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Ed. Note: Jerry Robinson is the publisher of the Ballard News-Tribune, as well as the Highline Times, West Seattle Herald, and FederalWayNews.net.

When we had to replace our flagpole, I tried to order a new one topped with a shiny brass…MORE

Publisher Jerry Robinson captured this photos of Americana in action near his home on Three Tree Point.

By Bethany Overland

Mealworms and watermelon rinds may not come to mind as preferred Fourth of July picnic fare. But they’re a feast for the Woodland Park Zoo’s newest African dignitaries, a meerkat family of eight.

Hundreds…MORE

"Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance." – Benjamin Franklin

Who can’t do with easier living, less tension and more tolerance?

For wine lovers, there’s hardly a need to leave Ballard…MORE

By Steve Shay

Some simply refer to her as "Team Tracy" because her friends will say she fills the room with positive vibes and good spirit. Tracy Dart, 35, who was born and raised near the Alaska Junction, has been battling breast cancer…MORE

This story has been corrected. We previously wrote that Cox & Box was a Gilbert & Sullivan piece, which it is not. We apologize for the error and appreciate those who pointed out our mistake. Thank you. Ballard resident Richard S. Hodsdon…MORE

"I've known these people for 70 years. Don't let anyone tell you the are 69."

That was Ted Dooley, graduate of St. Alphonsus School in Ballard, talking about his former classmates, who met each other in first grade in 1932, during a…MORE

Long time Shell station owner Eric Elsey has switched gears, opting to pump Union 76 beginning next week at his station in Des Moines.

Elsey said his agreement with Shell expired allowing him to choose the type of fuel he wanted to sell.…MORE

Republished from June 30.

For most people, Fourth of July means barbecues, flags and fireworks. For members of the medical community, it can also mean burns, facial injuries and amputations.

"I can share war stories because these…MORE

Nine years ago, Rebecca Davis and her partner at the time wanted to get a dog but a full size Alaskan Husky was out of the question. They compromised and found Sasami, a female miniature Husky. But the first year was difficult. "Sasami has…MORE