Looking forward to a summer of extracurricular programs in the arts, science, music, journalism, math and computers, four Whitman Middle School students have been awarded and given the opportunity to be involved in various summer camps through…MORE
Features
Notes From the Bar Room Floor: Intoxication education
Thu, 04/23/09
We’re all adults, right? Well, just because you make it home in time for TRL or the sheer fact that you just turned 21 does not always make it so. Don’t get me wrong I know you think it does. No.
If I may, and I will, give you a…MORE
21st Century Viking: When the big one comes to Ballard
Thu, 04/23/09
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
Grunge documentarian to sign new book at Easy Street Records
Wed, 04/22/09
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
A Garden for All: Apartments, condos and small spaces
Wed, 04/22/09
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
Ballard students honored by UW's 'Search for Young Scholars'
Wed, 04/22/09
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
New film 'Rolling' premiers at Admiral Theater
Wed, 04/22/09
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
Reserve seats for annual Nordic Museum fundraiser
Wed, 04/22/09
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
Personal Safety Net Corner: Scorpion-free zone
Tue, 04/21/09
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
A Healthy Balance: Natural medicine in real life
Tue, 04/21/09
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
