Obie Wilkerson got his dog Bo, who is a Newfoundland, with the help of his girlfriend who found the dog online a little over a year ago.
Bo has had a big impact on Obie's life and Bo is still growing. "He tackles me, he pulls me and he's…MORE
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Where have all the salmon gone? Seattle Opera performs at West Woodland Elementary
Tue, 03/05/13
West Woodland Elementary students got a special treat this morning, March 5, when Seattle Opera came to perform a rendition of "Heron and the Salmon Girl" with a little bit of help from the school's children's choir.
A turtle and an orca…MORE
Digs furniture store making debut Saturday, March 9
Tue, 03/05/13
Digs, a modern home and lifestyle retail store that is moving to Ballard all the way from Bellingham, will be opening this Saturday, March 9, coinciding with the monthly Ballard ArtWalk.
It will be moving into the location that was long…MORE
Barnacles, mussels and sunshine at Golden Gardens Park
Mon, 03/04/13
Right now, as you sit in your office or home reading this, you might be freaking out. It's a sunny day in Ballard. And what better way to enjoy the sun than by going out to Golden Gardens?
We went out and snapped a few shots during low…MORE
Ballardite Lisa Bergman wins award for radio work
Mon, 03/04/13
Press release from KING FM 98.1
Ballardite and Classical King FM on-air host Lisa Bergman was named last week a winner of the 2013 Gracie Award for writing and hosting the original Exploring Music program on Classical KING FM 98.1.
…MOREOn being rude on the road
Mon, 03/04/13
By Scott Anthony
Is it me or are people on the road becoming more aggressive all the time?
Maybe it's full moon syndrome or spring fever. Tax time is nearing and that tends to make people cranky. Or maybe it's gas prices, but…MORE
Cave or Condo
Mon, 03/04/13
By Georgie Bright Kunkel
When trapped in a chair with right leg elevated it takes ingenuity to use the computer but here goes. As I keep telling everyone that considers me a temporary invalid, “I am still fine from the ankles up.” I have…MORE
REMINDER: Herald photographers' images on display this month; Reception tonight at 5:30pm
Sat, 03/02/13
The work of West Seattle Herald photographers Steve Shay, Greg McCorkle, David Rosen and Patrick and Kimberly Robinson are on display this month at Providence Mt. St. Vincent at 4831 35th Ave SW.
The show is up now and located on the 2nd…MORE
There's a buzz about this class; Beekeeping basics are easy to learn
Sat, 03/02/13
Ever wonder about those fuzzy, busy bees that diligently working your favorite blooms? Ever think you'd be interested in having 50,000 or so in your own back yard!?
You can learn the basics of beekeeping, from the types of honey bees…MORE
Ballard Annex Oyster House to open March 21
Sat, 03/02/13
Update: Ballard Annex Oyster House is set to open on March 21 at 5 p.m.
Friday through Sunday hours are still to be determined, but it can't hurt to drop by and check if you're in the 'hood.
Starting March 25, the hours will be:…MORE
