Daffodils poke their heads up to say hello. Happy dogs fly through the air after Frisbees. And brave souls reveal bare legs, donning shorts for the first time in what seems likes years. Spring has sprung on the Westside and it's that time of year…MORE
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Ride 'Between the Nox'
Tue, 04/18/06
Daffodils poke their heads up to say hello. Happy dogs fly through the air after Frisbees. And brave souls reveal bare legs, donning shorts for the first time in what seems likes years. Spring has sprung on the Westside and it's that time of year…MORE
To Sit and smell the roses
Tue, 04/18/06
Years ago when Keith Gormezano sat on the porch of a historic 18th century home on the East Coast, he imagined neighbors and passersby from decades ago traveling the busy road that lined the front yard, bringing news from town.
In the…MORE
Molnes' fund benefit
Tue, 04/18/06
This year's Blakely Rock Regatta on April 1, organized by the Sloop Tavern Yacht Club will benefit the Steve Molnes Helping Hand Fund at Ballard High School.
Now in its 25th year, the regatta raises money for local causes. Projects like…MORE
Ballard beat - local author draws on experiences as cop for stories
Tue, 04/18/06
Thirteen years as a police officer patrolling the dark side of the city streets inspired Lowen Clausen to write three books he says don't fit the typical mold of detective or mystery novels.
"My stories are about characters and individuals…MORE
'The Voice of the Prairie' shares nostalgic moments of comedy, drama
Tue, 04/18/06
Unlikely radio host David Quinn, a wheat farmer, tells of his past adventures with a blind girl named Frankie and captures the hearts of the Midwest, in John Olive's romance, "The Voice of the Prairie" at Greenwood's Taproot Theatre.
Quinn…MORE
Green stars to shop by
Tue, 04/18/06
People don't think of auto mechanics as being environmental stewards. With an occupational nickname like "grease monkey" it's not hard to see why.
MOREUsing connections instead of control
Wed, 04/12/06
A functional and happy parent to child relationship comes from relating to and respecting your children, not controlling them.
MOREPubs - the roomy and the cozy casual
Tue, 04/04/06
The fact that the greater Ballard area is awash in pubs and clubs, taverns and bars, restaurants and night spots is a surprise to nobody. There's such a wide variety of these joints, however, that navigating them can be a bit daunting. Well, your…MORE
Beavers strong on science
Tue, 03/28/06
Some of the brightest high school science students competed in the Sixth Annual Student Biotechnology Expo on March 6 and a group from Ballard High School impressed the judges enough to win 17 awards.
The expo was held at the Meydenbauer…MORE