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id: a95c271709
section: business
first_reported: 2026-11-10 13:53 PST
updated: 2026-11-10 13:53 PST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Eastlake's Otter Bar to close Dec. 23 after seven years

Otter Bar, open seven years, will close Dec. 23 after facing rising costs and lengthy RapidRide J Line construction, according to KIRO 7.

Section: [Business & Economy](/seattle/section/business.md) · Entities: [Otter Bar](/seattle/wiki/otter-bar.md), [RapidRide J Line](/seattle/wiki/rapidride-j-line.md)

## Coverage

- [KIRO 7 (CBS)](https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/otter-bar-close-after-seven-years-eastlake-construction-rising-costs-take-toll/6QMF3XPTRZH27OCOGPQ5MPDJDI/), 2026-11-10 13:53 PST: Otter Bar to close after seven years as Eastlake construction, rising costs take toll

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.