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By Sarah Boon, Ballard High School ASB vice president

Ballard senior Jimena Diaz has been working in overdrive to achieve her goals all throughout high school.

Her extensive effort has paid off and she has been accepted early…MORE

Ed. Note: This week marks the return of 101 Things To Do In Ballard as a regular feature on www.BallardNewsTribune.com. Crown Hill resident Jill Irwin is taking the column over from Esther Shin.

So maybe you thought birdwatching was sorta…MORE

Whether most east Ballard residents know it or not, the identity and future of their neighborhood is being shaped in a large part by two women whose disparate personalities and skill sets have fused together to create a formidable community-…MORE

Nearly 70 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students from Lafayette Elementary School are presenting “The Trial of Goldilocks", Friday, February 12, 2010 at the West Seattle High School theatre, 3000 California Ave. S.W.

In rhyme, mime and mirth,…MORE

Forget diamonds, Alki Bricks are the new way to say I love you! The Alki Brick project offers a great gift idea for that special loved one. Say “I love you” forever with a brick that will be placed at the Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza. There are…MORE

In the authentic clothing of a suffragette, Actress Tames Alan talks about the struggle of American women to gain the right to vote on Feb. 21 at SeaTac City Hall, 4800 S. 188th St. Her talk is entitled "Soldiers in Petticoats: The Struggle of…MORE

At only 23-years-old, while many recent college graduates are taking jobs they hate or struggling to find work, Danielle Harvey opened her own businesses because, really, how hard could it be?

Harvey, an action sports enthusiast who grew…MORE

"Fireproof" Calvary Chapel 4217 S.W. Oregon St. 206-935-4487 Sunday, Feb. 14, 4p.m. Free movie showing of "Fireproof" about fire captain Caleb Holt played by Kirk Cameron whose marriage is on fire and ready to collapse. Caleb is challenged by…MORE

February 14th will be “Valentines Daystar!” at Daystar Retirement Village. Three married couples residing there will renew their wedding vows. The Reverend Tom Scott will officiate, and a large wedding cake will be served.

The three…MORE

Last week, at the age 46, I was prescribed glasses for the first time. Not Walgreens reading glasses, but “you’re-getting-older-and-can’t-see-very-well” glasses. I have spent seven days trying to get used to my new “progressives”, which I think…MORE