Features

By Katy Wilkens

Snacks are one of the Top 10 salty foods in the American diet. Quick and easy to eat on the run, they are killing us. All that salt intake is problematic because it often leads to high blood pressure and other serious…MORE

By Georgie Bright Kunkel

No, I don’t ever sit and suffer writer’s block. There is always something in my active mind to share with you. After sorting my memorabilia that has rested peacefully on shelves in my office—some for many…MORE

By Christopher Duclos

There were high notes and spirits Friday night, March 22 as Ballard took center stage at the Paramount on their feature in the Hot Java Cool Jazz showcase. With a sellout crowd watching, the students played their…MORE

By Patrick Robinson

If happiness is all a matter of a shift of perspective and a deeper understanding of what genuine unconditional love means, then a new book, partially written in Ballard will likely sell very well. The Ballard News-…MORE

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (revised) opened on Broadway in 1999 and is a fresh approach to the 1967 classic musical inspired by the Charles Schulz long running cartoon strip. SallyBrown joins our favorite Peanuts characters- Charlie Brown,…MORE

By Maggie Nicholson

EDITORS NOTE: This is a first in a weekly series of stories that feature members of the West Seattle community who have passed away, and who, in their lives, cast great shadows and touched many local hearts.

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Editors Note: This story was written for our sister publication, the Ballard News Tribune but has relevance for many people, so it is shared here.

If happiness is all a matter of a shift of perspective and a deeper understanding of what…MORE

Here’s the pitch: This is the story of “a career politician who suffers a brain injury that begins to derail his promising career as he begins to experience supernatural visitors and a growing rift with his dedicated wife.”

Sounds a bit…MORE

Friday, March 22

Starbucks’ 18th Annual Hot Java Cool Jazz

What: Ballard Jazz Band I joins with the other hottest Seattle-area high school bands to display their chops for one amazing, jazz-filled evening.

Where: The…MORE

By Holly Brown

Easter brunch is one of my all time favorite food holidays. I love the fresh spring fruits and veggies that add color and texture to any Easter spread. Asparagus, citrus, fennel, berries, and cauliflower are fresh and…MORE