When Seattle-area resident and Ballard-frequenter Julia Anderson set off to research her family’s history, she had no idea it would result in a near-400-page self-published book entitled “Through Christina’s Eyes.” It was a project she didn’t…MORE
Features
Scenes From Old Ballard: A tradition of baseball
Tue, 05/28/13
While a good season of Ballard High School baseball wound down to an end at the beginning of the month, the Ballard News-Tribune wanted to take a glance at baseball in the yesteryear.
In this photo, nine boys play baseball out in front of…MORE
Seeking Balance
Mon, 05/27/13
By Georgie Bright Kunkel
Spring is a time of renewal—of trees leafing out in all their glory, of birds tending their little ones without any formal lessons in childcare. It is miraculous how parents continue, generation after generation…MORE
Ballard High student throws fashion show to benefit Treehouse on Friday, May 31
Fri, 05/24/13
When Ballard High School student Celia Major conceived of the Stylin' and Sharing fashion show and clothing drive, which takes place on May 31 and which will benefit Treehouse, she saw an opportunity to throw on a fun event and help people at the…MORE
Robyn Emery, Queen of Ballard-based Leif Eriksen Lodge, selected to be Seafair princess
Fri, 05/24/13
Robyn Emery, currently serving as the Queen of the Ballard-based Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001, Sons of Norway, has been selected to be a Seafair Princess.
The Seattle Leif Erikson Lodge is the largest of over 390 international Sons of Norway…MORE
How to select, store and serve what’s fresh for spring
Thu, 05/23/13
By Holly Brown
As Spring peaks, produce choices abound! Fruits and veggies can (and should) be incorporated in everything from appetizers, to pasta dishes, seafood preparations, tasty twists on salads, and desserts.
While many…MORE
Pet of the Week: Dixie is a 'lot of angel and little bit of devil'
Wed, 05/22/13
Gary and Hillary Macon got their dog Dixie from the Seattle Humane Society only recently. It was the day before Easter, "and we brought her home and she became sick on Easter and we had to bring her back to the Humane Society because she had…MORE
'Looky-Loo' Open House event coming June 10 to Westhaven Apartments
Wed, 05/22/13
Fifteen year West Seattle resident Matthew Wolfson has worked in a number of jobs in the community and in each he has brought his capacity for creating a community of friends. So, it's not surprising that in his newest role with the Westhaven…MORE
Through scholarship, Ballard High film student helps carry on legacy
Wed, 05/22/13
When Ballard High School film program student Vann Fulfs was announced the winner of The Justin Amorratanasuchad Scholarship Fund -- more colloquially known as the JDogg Scholarship -- it was an emotional moment.
“I actually think I…MORE
You are What You Eat: Spice up your life with flavors from around the world
Tue, 05/21/13
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD
I like to think I am an adventurous cook. Then someone gave me a huge, restaurant-sized container of Chinese five-spice powder. I must admit, I was stumped for a while, but there is nothing like a challenge to bring…MORE
