When she was a girl in Liverpool England, Karen Connolly played cricket and soccer with the young Paul McCartney. She lived three houses away on Forthlin Road and moved to America when she was 11. Today after 30 years as a financial adviser she…MORE
Features
Ballard After Dark: Guidance from the gurus
Mon, 02/22/10
When I am out enjoying the abundant nightlife in Ballard, I sometimes notice things that seem strange. A 4-percent tip being left for a delicious meal with great service. Someone loudly complaining about the lack of seating when they have just…MORE
Soundtrack to a sunny day
Mon, 02/22/10
Ballard resident Michael Wallenfels was providing a soundtrack for passersby Feb. 20 at Ballard Commons Park during of a stretch of very un-February-like weather.
Wallenfels said he started street performing because he could use the money…MORE
Tyranasourpuss Wreck spotted on Three Tree Point
Mon, 02/22/10
Ray Rice, long time resident of West Seattle's Fauntleroy district now resides on Burien's Three Tree Point . He is used to strange sights, like sea lions, eagles, daredevil wind surfers and orcas along the shore but this one tops them all. The…MORE
22 artists display works at Burien Arts Gallery
Sun, 02/21/10
When "Page Turner: Contemporary Artist Books" exhibit opens on March 5 at the Burien Arts Gallery, visitors will experience "poetry, surprise, fury and wit" in the time-honored visual form of the handmade artist book.
The exhibit features…MORE
Tyranasourpuss spotted on Three Tree Point
Sun, 02/21/10
When 4 year old Matthew Brinton spotted this driftwood 'Tyranosourpuss' on the beach in front of his house at Three Tree Point he decided to go for a ride. Matthew is the son of Brett and Joy Brinton
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SLIDESHOW: Lincoln Park beach forts appeared over the weekend
Sun, 02/21/10
It's February in Seattle but the weather might suggest that it's May. It's been so clear and warm that over the weekend at least six driftwood "forts" appeared on the beach built in a variety of styles, by kids and adults alike. While many of…MORE
Painting with Dad
Sun, 02/21/10
Greg Hendricks and his daughter Skyler took advantage of the beautiful weather we have all been enjoying to paint their garage doors. But it wasn't just for general home improvement. "My wife quit working last year and we need to sell. We're…MORE
Neighborhood Spring Clean-Up time is coming
Sat, 02/20/10
Spring is here and so is your chance to beautify your neighborhood. Now in its 24th year, Spring Clean is Seattle’s premier public space cleanup program. This year’s Spring Clean runs from Thursday, April 1 to Monday, May 31. Projects include…MORE
Ballard Food Police: Hi-Life, where broccolini is king
Fri, 02/19/10
Hi-Life 5425 Russell Ave. N.W. 206.784.7272 Breakfast/Lunch: daily, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner: Sunday-Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
It would be great for Ballard if the Hi-Life were a neighborhood joint…MORE
