If you told Neighborhood District Coordinator Rob Mattson he was your hero, he would disregard you. Even as a whole circle of people at the Ballard District Council one by one said that Mattson was their hero, as happened at April’s meeting, his…MORE
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Cruise lines help clean up Golden Gardens Park
Tue, 04/23/13
Over 50 volunteers from the cruise industry showed up at Golden Gardens today, armed to the teeth with all manner of gardening tools to show invasive species some whatfor.
The event, put together by Cruise Lines International Association…MORE
Seattle sunrise signals warmer weather
Tue, 04/23/13
Photographer and Videographer David Rosen was up early on April 23 to capture the sunrise in Seattle from Hamilton Viewpoint. Rosen was there from 5:40am to 6:30am.
Temperatures were forecast to reach 70 degrees for the first time in 2013…MORE
You are What You Eat: Pop a healthy snack– popcorn!
Tue, 04/23/13
By Katy Wilkens
On its own, popcorn is a low-fat, low-calorie, high-fiber and low-sodium snack you can eat a lot of because it’s mostly air. Put it in a bag and package it up with too much fat and salt, and it becomes a horror movie.…MORE
Photos: Colorful lights and neon signs in Crown Hill
Tue, 04/23/13
Looking at a neighborhood at night can reveal a much different perspective than during the day. Things that went by unnoticed before will suddenly blare with intensity.
In Crown Hill's case, that intensity comes from neon signs and…MORE
Local teens earn Eagle Scout honors
Tue, 04/23/13
Congratulations to Eli Mackley, 14, and Mitchell Dean, 18, for achieving Eagle Scout status! They were officially recognized at a Court of Honor celebration on April 21. Their projects benefited Camp Long and the Seattle Animal Shelter, and…MORE
Only a few days left to sign up for rare chance to tour Colman Estate on April 28
Mon, 04/22/13
The Laurence Colman Estate Tour is right around the corner, on Sunday, April 28. What better way to spend a spring afternoon in West Seattle?
Organized by Historic Seattle and co-sponsored by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, this…MORE
Ballard Week, April 22-26
Mon, 04/22/13
Monday, April 22
Mayor's Earth Day
What: Elected officials of city governments and tribal nations across the Pacific Northwest will announce the formation of a new coalition to oppose coal trains and coal exports.
Where:…MORE
Un-churched or Believers
Mon, 04/22/13
By Georgie Bright Kunkel
It is said that Seattle is one of the most un-churched communities in the United States. It depends upon the value system of those who consider this fact whether Seattle is a great place to live or not. Church…MORE
Slideshow: Ballard comes alive with music for Ballard Jazz Walk
Sat, 04/20/13
Friday night, April 19, bars and restaurants all over Ballard thumped with the sweet, sweet sound of jazz.
The neighobrhood pulsed with music as strings were strummed, drums were drummed, vibraphones were vibed and pianos were, uh, pianoed…MORE
