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Would you like to climb Mt. Baker? That's what John Colver, the AdventX mountain guide, asked me earlier this year. He had gotten me up and down Mt. Rainier last year, so he figured I might be up for another challenge.

It's a good thing he…MORE

An old Scandinavian tradition is making the birds happy in Ballard in the form of the juleneks made by Kristine Leander.

There are 46 of them in the Ballard business district. Overall, Leander has produced 275 this year, with homeowners in…MORE

Aspiring young actors and actresses, ages four to 18, can exercise their acting and teamwork skills and build confidence at Taproot Theatre Acting Studio's Midwinter Break Day Camps February 18-22. At the camps, children and teenagers will learn…MORE

Keystone Club members Christina Steinauer, Parker Davis and Krista

Nelson sort through clothing they are collecting for New Horizons, an organization that helps homeless youth. The Keystone Club is part of the Ballard Boys and Girls Club…MORE

There are Santa figures everywhere at this time of the year. This one can be found in the lobby of Swedish Medical Center at their Tallman Avenue entrance.

George Johnson celebrated his 95th birthday on Dec. 22 and the long time owner of Ballard Realty and Insurance has shown little sign of slowing down, working six days a week to serve generations of area clients.

"Keep working, stay happy…MORE

Last weekend Normandy Christian Church between Des Moines and Normandy Park is again offered a unique holiday treat.

From Dec. 14 to Dec. 16, the church presented its annual "Drive-through Christmas Story".

Visitors to the event…MORE

Gary and Laura Leeman, of Ballard, hold their napping son, Victor, 2, at the Soulumination Foundation Gallery during their holiday art sale. The Leeman's are a "Soulumination family" and participate in the non-profit foundation. The Ballard-based…MORE

This man and his large white dog were seen waiting for the bus on Market Street last week.

Last week's storm left puddles of water on city streets. This car's mirror image is seen in a Ballard parking lot. The picture was turned upside down for effect.