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After the earthquake in Italy a few weeks ago, I realized that I needed to be more prepared for when “The Big One” hits Seattle.

If an earthquake or other disaster hit, would I be ready? How would Ballard do? Most importantly, what could…MORE

For New York author Greg Prato, the decision to write a documentary on Seattle’s Grunge era was very obvious. Prato’s favorite bands include local artists like Soundgarden, Nirvana and Mudhoney.

“For some reason I’ve always loved those…MORE

I think I’ve only just begun to scratch the surface of the number of Web sites that cater to apartment or condominium owners and I’m not sure I like what I see. Pages after pages of wonderfully decorated rooms, highlighting all the many…MORE

Thirty out of 900 students in the state honored through the University of Washington's "Search for Young Scholars" are from Ballard area schools.

Students from Salmon Bay, Whitman, West Woodland, St. John, Adams, Whittier, Loyal Heights…MORE

The theatrical tour for the independent feature film "Rolling" hits Seattle on Saturday, May 2 with a 9 p.m. show at the Historic Admiral Theater. One of the writers and a producer on the film relocated to Seattle last spring, after visiting the…MORE

In collaboration with the Washington State Jewish Historical Society; the Jewish Federation of Seattle and the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource center, Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg will be honored at the Nordic Heritage Museum’s…MORE

Tom and Kathy took their kids, Joey (15), Katie (13) and Tommy (10) on vacation to the Grand Canyon. The family hiked to the bottom of the canyon to Phantom Ranch where they planned to enjoy park ranger talks and sleeping under the stars; no…MORE

Have you ever wondered if there was an alternative to prescription drugs and their side effects? Do you swear by your grandma’s home remedies? Are you interested in alternative medicine but unsure where to go or who to trust? Do the miracle cures…MORE

Fresh Bistro, a new restaurant from long time restauranteur, BJ Duft is set to open the week of May 20 at 4725 42nd Ave. S.W.

It's part of the group of businesses that will occupy the first floor of the new Mural Apartments going up across…MORE

ArtsWest After Hours presents the homespun musical fun of MotherFolk in a benefit concert Sunday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the artistic programming at ArtsWest.

“It’s going to be a fun night of music and…MORE