By Peggy Sturdivant
I volunteered to be a “runner” for the Ballard Senior Center Auction on March 30th because I thought it sounded cool. Big mistake, because I was too late to bid on silent auction items. Second mistake was being the one…MORE
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Computer game development 'Hacker Cup' at Lafayette Elementary produces all winners
Tue, 04/08/14
The first "Hacker Cup" computer game development competition at Lafayette Elementary was held on Monday, April 7th 2014, and the students gained insight into real world computer programming.
Each of the students created his/her own…MORE
Rock for Orion at WSHS aims at helping homeless youth Apr. 26
Tue, 04/08/14
West Seattle High School is taking on the issue of homeless you and on April 26th, 2014 the first ever Rock for Orion Music Festival will take place in the WSHS courtyard and outdoor event venue from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Proceeds from the…MORE
Carving driftwood leaves an artistic public mark in Lincoln Park
Mon, 04/07/14
If you've been for a walk in Lincoln Park over the last few months you may have noticed that one or two pieces of driftwood bear a certain mark of distinction. They've been carved with unique and creative designs.
In a chance encounter the…MORE
Do You Shift? The Shapeshifting Documentary comes to Alki Beach searching for 'shifters'
Mon, 04/07/14
A local film crew will be on location in West Seattle Saturday April 12, 2014 from 2-5 pm to conduct street interviews on "shape shifting", which may not be what you think. "Do You Shift?" is a documentary film that is seeking "Shapeshifters"…MORE
Cindi Rinehart- Emmy Awards, the one that almost got away.
Mon, 04/07/14
Just so ya know, in the world of television, there are Regional Emmy Awards (The ones you never see on TV) and National Awards that you have probably seen or heard of. There are many categories such as The Best Local News cast, best show, best…MORE
Jerry's View: A tip of the hat to a departed friend
Mon, 04/07/14
I found this old picture of me. I was with a fishing buddy named Dave Stamborsky. Dave passed away about a year ago. I miss him.
He was a demon fisherman and we were fishing for steelhead one winter day on the Stillaguamish River. I…MORE
Inside the can: One man’s trash, another man’s identity
Thu, 04/03/14
By Christy Wolyniak
In the world of iPhones and an app for every maneuver of the day, individuals often enter personal information with the swipe of a finger, a tap here and an email there. However, severe emotional and financial stress…MORE
Stories from South Seattle College: 13th Year program at Sealth/SSC means success for Cambodian student
Wed, 04/02/14
Jesse Sochetna Chhay and his family moved to Seattle in 2006 from Cambodia with a single goal in mind: to obtain the best education possible.
“In this country, the most important thing is education and I believe the education system here…MORE
At Large In Ballard: Ballard Mama Bear
Wed, 04/02/14
By Peggy Sturdivant
It seemed so wrong to be in a bad mood on such a beautiful day. All night the magnolia tree had glowed in our back yard. The grass looked too green to even be real, but for some reason I was seeing red.
I had no…MORE
