In her heart Noelle McCabe is still a “Salmon Bay Lifer” (K-8), even though she’s a senior at Roosevelt High School who claims, “I haven’t gotten used to it.” But between now and graduation Noelle has another stop to make: one that usually…MORE
Features
Pet of the Week: Gigi is a CatDog
Tue, 04/19/11
Gigi the cat lives with Ben, Porsche and nine month old Vera Howard. She was originally owned by a college student in Bellingham that really wanted a cat but took it back to her parents in Seattle when she realized it wasn't working out. The…MORE
Ballard Big Picture: Commons Park water feature opens
Tue, 04/19/11
Today was a perfect sunny day for the water feature at Commons Park to be activated. A few kids were already playing in the water while their parents watched. The water will be turned on everyday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and can be enjoyed until…MORE
Reality Mom: Forgiveness
Tue, 04/19/11
At a recent Gaia’s Temple service I learned about the Hawaiian forgiveness ritual Ho’oponopono. Judith explained how in some areas of Hawaii if someone in a family harms someone or causes conflict or misconduct, they are held responsible to the…MORE
Ballard Big Picture: Tax Day Rally
Mon, 04/18/11
A tax day rally took place in front of Ballard's Bank of America at noon today. This was one of hundreds of rallies taking place throughput the nation today. Organized by moveon.org, the rally is to protest corporate tax dodgers.
MOREDigital Storytelling Workshops being conducted at Highpoint Neighborhood House
Mon, 04/18/11
A project called M.O.V.E (Mapping Our Voices for Equality) is in the process of conducting Digital storytelling workshops in Delridge and White Center. The goal is to create an online map with stories by local community members about tobacco and…MORE
Car Counselor: The Automotive Industry – Part 3 - Where We Are Going?
Mon, 04/18/11
This is the third part in my three part series that I've written. In the first part “Where We've Been”, I talked about the history of the automobile until the late 20th century. In the second installment “Where We Are”, I discussed the industry…MORE
Ballard Food Police: Let the Good Times Roll With Fried Oysters
Sun, 04/17/11
Le Bon Ton Roulé Bar & Restaurant 4332 Leary Way NW 206-297-8888 http://www.lebontonroule.com/
Please note: 21 and over only Monday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday 11:30 a.m. to midnight; Saturday noon to midnight; Sunday…MORE
The West Seattle Tool Library Tool of the Week: The Kill-A-Watt
Fri, 04/15/11
By Christina Hahs
The West Seattle Tool Library is here to help you save cash. Not only do we have over a thousand tools available to borrow, but we also have tools dedicated to helping reduce your utility bills. The Tool Library…MORE
PCC hosting food drives to benefit kids in need
Fri, 04/15/11
Press Release: Throughout May, PCC Natural Markets (PCC) will host food drives at all of its nine neighborhood locations in King and Snohomish Counties. Specially marked donation bins will be set up inside each PCC store. These special food…MORE