By Kathryn Kingen
Juicy, local berries are sensational performers this time of year, putting on quite a colorful show. But what publicity hounds blackberries are! It's not enough that they are the big attention-getters in the season's…MORE
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Seattle Chinese Garden Kite Festival Saturday takes flight August 9,
Fri, 08/01/14
Come fly a kite at the Garden’s ridge-top site! Bring your own or buy one at the festival for a fun afternoon with family or friends. Activities for all ages include kite flying demonstrations, displays, and kite painting. Put your own creative…MORE
Taxi industry turns to South Seattle College to get drivers hospitality training
Fri, 08/01/14
information from South Seattle College
A fleet of hundreds of Yellow Cab drivers in Seattle knew they needed to improve their customer service to compete with an increasingly crowded ride service industry in the Puget Sound. Out of all…MORE
Danny Vernon's Illusion of Elvis leads of Summer Concerts at The Mount Aug. 1
Wed, 07/30/14
The annual summer concert series at Providence Mt. St. Vincent returnsAugust 1 with the very popular Illusion of Elvis performed by Danny Vernon. The concerts continue every Friday through August.
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Free…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Out of Cadence
Wed, 07/30/14
By Peggy Sturdivant
Last Wednesday night I carried a stack of newspapers up from the basement; the last 52 weeks of the Ballard News-Tribune/Westside Weekly. I was considering updates on past columns. What struck me instead was a sense of…MORE
The Psychic View - 'Alien’ Thoughts
Wed, 07/30/14
By Marjorie Young
An interesting thing happened as I prepared to write this month’s column. I ran the topic of ‘life out there’ by several friends. Their reaction took me by surprise. One responded with a cry of, “Ugh…Aliens! Can’t you…MORE
Ballard bar still rocks after 110 years
Tue, 07/29/14
The long dark mahogany bar amid century old brick walls, pints of Guiness and portraits of James Joyce make Conor Byrne (5140 Ballard Avenue NW) a haven for thirsty folks that have been touched by the Irish charm. Tucked away deep in the belly…MORE
Patxi’s Pizza Ballard Opens Thursday, July 31
Tue, 07/29/14
Today partners Francisco “Patxi” Azpiroz and William Freeman announce the much-anticipated opening of Ballard’s newest dining destination. Patxi’s Pizza (pronounced PAH-cheese. ‘t’ before ‘x’) opens its first Pacific Northwest location this…MORE
Pencil Me In For Kids coming to the Junction QFC Aug. 1 through 4
Mon, 07/28/14
Donate cash or purchase school supplies for Pencil Me In For Kids at the Alaska Way QFC for West Seattle grade school students in need starting July 28. West Seattle Rotary volunteers will be near the elevator at the QFC next weekend, August 1…MORE
Ballard Crime Watch: Dukes of Hazzard make off with safe and gamer grabs gear for game conference
Mon, 07/28/14
Suspect makes off with goods for a gamer conference
On July 21 at the 8000 block of 21st Avenue Northwest offices were dispatched for a reported burglary. The victim told officers that she knew the suspect. After working away from home all…MORE
