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In recent weeks we have had the pleasure of learning about Ballard Avenue in its early years thanks to "Passport to Ballard" contributing author Susan Cook. In addition, Dr. Nile Thompson, also a contributing author to the community history book…MORE

Rains couldn't dampen the spirit of the merchants or shoppers at the Farmer's Market on Sunday. Several merchants mentioned that the crowd was surprisingly good despite the heavy rains. "This area always turns out for the market," said the people…MORE

Three children race handmade zucchini racers at the West Seattle Farmers Market annual event on Sunday. Photo by Patrick Robinson.

"Sicko," Michael Moore's documentary about the American healthcare system, starts out with a clever sleight-of-hand.

When I got the call from Sally Ganong urging me to attend the annual reunion block party for the Fentonwood community, I grabbed Elsbeth and away we went.

After all, we were once residents in this cluster of dramatically different homes in…MORE

It was the result of hard work by a group of Ballard citizens with Dwight S. Hawley leading the way when the Shilshole Bay Marina opened in 1958.

A bronze plaque honoring Hawley's work is now being refurbished by the Port of Seattle and…MORE

This blue heron found a log to rest on among the water lilies at Green Lake. Eagles, ducks, swans and other waterfowl can be found at the lake.

Like a wholesome scene in a Norman Rockwell painting, Erik Holsather, 23, sells produce and caramel corn from his quaint but sturdy homemade powder-blue cart on the sidewalk in front of the Alki Homestead restaurant.

Unlike a flat canvas…MORE

Motorcyclist and young sidecar passenger enjoy a hot summer Saturday cruise south on 15th Avenue Northwest through Ballard.

City crews were hard at work on the "road diet" project on 24th Avenue Northwest between Northwest 56th and 65th streets last week. Lanes of traffic will be reduced from four to three with a center turn lane, as well as bike lanes on both sides…MORE