Three students from this years graduating class of West Seattle High School were singled out by the school administration last week because they represent people who have overcome serious obstacles and have become academic stars. The West…MORE
Features
Lora Clothier loves a mystery; Opening BioJunction Sports Therapy in July
Sat, 06/04/11
Pain relief, rehabilitation from injury, even improved performance are all reasons to visit a physical therapist. But Lora Clothier brings her empathy to the job and as an athlete herself her deep experience adds a unique dimension to her efforts…MORE
New book presented by its authors at SSCC recalls Seattle's civil rights struggle
Sat, 06/04/11
South Seattle Community College hosted a public presentation June 2 in the Olympic Hall Theater exploring the history of discrimination toward African Americans in Seattle and the robust Civil Rights Movement here in the 1960's. Four panelists…MORE
The Divine Marigolds bloom a little more
Fri, 06/03/11
Showing their work for only the second time the cast, crew and creators of West Seattle based television show The Divine Marigolds played host to a group of approximately 50 people who came to see the screening of the pilot episode. The event…MORE
The Riding Reporter: Monica Gallagher, organizer of an all-girl Alley Cat race
Fri, 06/03/11
Interviewee: Monica Gallagher Occupation:Drug counselor for adolescent teens Riding style: leisure, group rides Her ride: a 43 cm green Felt roadbike. "My size definitely narrows down my options quite a bit. For how small my frame is I really…MORE
Texas legend Eric Taylor to perform and teach at Egan's Ballard Jam House
Fri, 06/03/11
Cited as one of today's top performing songwriters, Eric Taylor will be coming to Ballard for a special concert at Egan's Ballard Jam on Saturday, June 11, followed by a songwriting master class the next day.
Taylor has been making a name…MORE
Groundswell recognizes Salmon Bay Natural Area as their "Park of the Month"
Thu, 06/02/11
In celebration of Ballard's green spaces, Groundswell NW features and celebrates a "Park of the Month" and the community around it. In June, the spotlight is on Salmon Bay Natural Area, its history and a new group forming to maintain it.
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Big Picture: A one-eyed red-tail hawk
Wed, 06/01/11
By Chris Menges
Inside the Woodland Park Zoo, at the Raptor Flight Program, a red-tailed hawk is run through its paces by the trainer, a 20-minute daily exhibition is a delight to young and old alike. The hawk was rescued from a collision…MORE
New vegan bakery has opened, customers thrilled with the addition to the neighborhood
Wed, 06/01/11
After three months of preparation, Megan Jensen has opened her vegan bakery -Bouteloua Balery - in Ballard.
Jensen said she's been a vegan for ten years but a baker her whole life.
"I've been baking since I was really little," she…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Longing for belonging
Wed, 06/01/11
When told that we should form groups to talk about our “belonging,” three of us misheard the instructions and thought we were supposed to discuss longing. We’d been invited to bring a belonging of personal value to an event at the Museum of…MORE