Sue Quigley, a West Seattle musician took her dog Greta for a walk at Alki and paused, noticing the waves from a passing tour boat. As she sat down, one wave hit the bulkhead just right to create this spectacular display. She mentioned that you…MORE
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Ballard Food Police: Finding Shelter
Sat, 12/12/09
Shelter Lounge 4910 Leary Ave. N.W. 206.829.8568 Monday - Friday: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. Saturday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
We'll resist quoting song lyrics about finding shelter from the storm, and we know it's colder in Minnesota, but Seattle…MORE
Drivers need to be ready for winter driving conditions
Sat, 12/12/09
With winter road conditions forecast for this weekend, drivers need to be prepared for winter travel. Check road conditions and weather reports before traveling, then drive for conditions. Information on how to prepare your vehicle, your family…MORE
Frozen fish pond
Sat, 12/12/09
Judy Pigott's fish pond came close to freezing in front of her Palm Avenue, North Admiral house as record low temperatures hit Seattle Friday night, Dec. 11, and may continue for the next few days. Pigott was not too concerned about her fish,…MORE
Good things come in small packages
Fri, 12/11/09
Oh dear. It’s that time of year again.
The pressure is on to do the impossible. You need to find a unique gift for that special someone. It’s got to be personable. It’s got to be heart-felt. And it’s got to inexpensive.
What can…MORE
VIDEO & SLIDESHOW: The Kellys brighten the Christmas season
Fri, 12/11/09
Jan and Janice Kelly live on Concord Street in the Fauntlee Hills neighborhood of Seattle not far from the Fauntleroy Ferry dock. Every year, many of their neighbors put up an impressive display of lights. But none are as impressive as the Kelly'…MORE
BHS Students of the Month
Fri, 12/11/09
By Sarah Boon, Ballard High School Associated Student Body Vice-President
Senior Matt Law-Phipps stays heavily involved at Ballard High School throughout the school year.
He was a varsity captain of the football team this fall and…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Ballard gets a holiday glow
Fri, 12/11/09
As December wears on, more and more holiday lights are popping up all over Ballard, giving the neighborhood a festive glow.
There is no shortage in unique holiday styles, from classic white lights on 32nd Avenue Northwest to a field of…MORE
VIDEO: Area man offers alternative to deep bore tunnel
Fri, 12/11/09
By Steve Shay
Architect Roger Patten has a dream – to save Washington and Seattle $1.8 billion.
He said he could accomplish this with a relatively economical, 2.5 mile long “Elliott Bay Bridge” design he created in his Burien home…MORE
VIDEO: Area man plans Elliott Bay Bridge to replace viaduct
Fri, 12/11/09
Architect Roger Patten has a dream – to save Washington and Seattle $1.8 billion.
He said he could accomplish this with a relatively economical, 2.5 mile long “Elliott Bay Bridge” design he created in his Burien home studio.
His…MORE