What does it take to build something to last for centuries? What if you started with an artistic sensibility, understanding that good art is timeless, then backed that up with good engineering, sound construction methods and a dedication to…MORE
Features
Mother and son are gay activist pioneers with PFLAG
Fri, 10/15/10
West Seattle resident Anne Melle, 87, has been a gay activist for nearly 40 years, and wears her over-sized, bright yellow button a lot lately with the message “I’m a PFLAG Mom.” PFLAG is “Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays,” an…MORE
Ballard's movie theater celebrates majestic decade
Thu, 10/14/10
This week, Ballard's Majestic Bay Theatres is celebrating 10 years and more than 1.8 million customers.
"It's been very exciting and exhilarating to watch our business and community change in the last 10 years," said Aaron Alhadeff,…MORE
For new BHS principal, there's no place like Ballard
Thu, 10/14/10
Keven Wynkoop, in the midst of his first school year as principal of Ballard High School, tells a story about his grandfather, a lifelong Ballardite, that sums up the way he feels about the neighborhood.
"I'd be willing to live anywhere,"…MORE
BHS Students of the Month: Sept. 2010
Wed, 10/13/10
On Oct. 5, the Ballard Rotary honored the Ballard High School Students of the Month for September 2010.
Jamie Thelen, senior
Current ASB President Jamie Thelan is an exceptional and positive student athlete leader who not only…MORE
Pet of the week: Issabella is a timid but faithful friend
Tue, 10/12/10
Judy and John Kinsman love Shelties as a breed because they are very calm, good natured dogs and great pets. They got Issabella about six years but she is 11 years old from a breeder in Graham. "She said this little Shelty needed a retirement…MORE
Reality Mom: Double shot of inspiration
Tue, 10/12/10
Last week a friend called to say she had a feeling that something new and exciting was happening in my life. When she asked if it was a new book deal, I scoffed and said, “I wish.”
I had been wrestling with two months of frustration and…MORE
Bladesmith's shop a sharp idea for Ballard
Tue, 10/12/10
A new edgy shop – Vulcan Knife Works – has opened in downtown Ballard. With 30 years of experience, Paul Inman and partner Thomas Gregory forge and sharpen custom knives, swords, axes and tools while Inman’s wife, Dee Button, a longtime leather…MORE
Fundraiser for Projecto Honduras features local, international talent
Tue, 10/12/10
Mark the date. Saturday night, October 23. Projecto Honduras will hold its second annual benefit to raise money for the entity of the same name.Music, buffet dinner and dancing will be highlighted by local singing sensation Kyle Clay performing…MORE
Normandy Park bow hunting pioneer led remarkable life
Mon, 10/11/10
A Normandy Park resident known for his love of archery passed away last month in his home at the age of 98.
Glenn St. Charles was considered an archery pioneer, having owned a small archery shop called Northwest Archery Company in Normandy…MORE
