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Features
Couple lives in the Alaska Junction & gets the royal treatment in Thailand
Wed, 05/25/11
If you see Hal and Barbara Jones walking through their Alaska Junction neighborhood, you might not, well, notice them. And while they appear as unassuming as their last name suggests, it would be difficult to keep up with these Joneses as their…MORE
Pet of the Week: Bailey is a happy flier
Wed, 05/25/11
Bailey is an odd combination of dog breeds born of three varieties King Cavalier, poodle and Bichon Frisee which makes him according to owner Judy Popky, "A Cavapoochon."
He's just over a year old and came from a breeder in Austin Texas. "…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Counting the fish
Wed, 05/25/11
Although I pass their playground almost daily until last week I had only been on the grounds of St. Alphonsus Parish School twice in the last quarter century – if buying a Boy Scout Christmas tree even counts. I see the students in their uniforms…MORE
Cancer survivor Tracy Dart seeing messages of love
Wed, 05/25/11
According to three tipsters who have contacted the West Seattle Herald, people should be on the lookout for chalk signs and pink balloons around West Seattle that say "WE LOVE U TRACY D." with a breast cancer pink ribbon emblem.
The photo…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Rescuing Ramen – How to make ramen noodles a low-salt meal
Tue, 05/24/11
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD
Just about everyone eats ramen noodles. Those precooked, dried noodles are a quick favorite in college dorms, cafeterias and on backpacking trips.
Quick they may be, but low in sodium they aren’t! We’ve…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Rescuing Ramen – How to make ramen noodles a low-salt meal
Tue, 05/24/11
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD
Just about everyone eats ramen noodles. Those precooked, dried noodles are a quick favorite in college dorms, cafeterias and on backpacking trips.
Quick they may be, but low in sodium they aren’t! We’ve…MORE
Twelfth Night Productions Opens Adult Auditions for Oliver!
Mon, 05/23/11
Twelfth Night Productions will be holding adult auditions for “Oliver!” June 4th and 5th. Based on Charles Dickens' classic novel Oliver Twist, "Oliver!" Is the musical version of the story of a young orphan boy who leaves the harsh conditions of…MORE
Dishing the Dirt: Tomatoes
Mon, 05/23/11
By Jeff and Eileen Bidwell
Believe it or not, spring has arrived in Ballard! The nurseries are packed and plant sales abound, enticing us to get out there and plant. We see our neighbors bringing home carloads of wondrous treasures. But…MORE
UPDATE: Furry Faces Plant Sale this weekend/Kitty Harbor opens
Sat, 05/21/11
Here's your chance to be both plant and animal friendly with the Furry Faces Foundation Plant Sale this weekend. More than 1000 healthy, nursery quality perennials, annuals and vegetables are available all at reasonable prices, beautifully suited…MORE