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The McChord Air Force Base Color Guard honored retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Andy Rasmussen last week at Wiggen and Sons Funeral Home. Rasmussen passed away on April 24. He was born in Norway in 1921 and served in World War II on a B-52 bomber…MORE

Duct tape provides a cheap repair on this Honda parked in Ballard last week. It also made a political statement with this Free Ballard bumper sticker. Dean Wong photo.

This pleasure boat was seen returning to the Shilshole Marina from the deck of Anthony's Restaurant last week. The wooden pilings are next to the beach as seen from the restaurant's banquet room. Dean Wong photo.

Over 100 people attended the Pacific Northwest Montessori Centennial Banquet last week at Ballard High School. Madeline Justus was honored by the Pacific Northwest Montessori Association for her 50 plus years of service. The Casa Maria Montessori…MORE

When Lily Saini moved to Seattle 33 years ago, the nursing degrees she earned in India were not transferable. Instead of giving up, she worked hard and eventually became a Licensed Practical Nurse at Swedish Medical Center in Ballard.

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Most people take a break at lunch, but Paul Weyn grabs his camera bag and tripod to photograph birds at Golden Gardens instead.

Weyn works for an electronic manufacturer on Shilshole Avenue and likes to spend an hour each day at the park…MORE

In 1972, when I was eight, my father bought a restaurant - with his younger brother - to better provide for our family despite not knowing anything about the food business. The Ballard Smoke Shop, a popular watering hole for rowdy Nordic…MORE

As drum majors for the Ballard High School band, judges in the larger parades watch Andrew Zachary and Rachael Phelps closely.

During the Wenatchee Apple Blossom Parade last month, all eyes were on the Ballard students as they won the drum…MORE

With no worries in the world, these turtles were taking it easy on a log in the pond at Golden Gardens. The north end of the park has a variety of wildlife to enjoy. Dean Wong photo.

Drivers must wait patiently when the Ballard Bridge is raised as it was last week just before noon to accommodate a passing fishing boat. Dean Wong photo.