Ballard - Features

In celebration of Ballard's green spaces, Groundswell NW features and celebrates a "Park of the Month" and the community around it. After a winter hiatus, Groundswell NW recognizes the 14th Ave NW Park Boulevard as their first Park of the Month…MORE

Do you know what kale, broccoli, cabbage, kohlrabi and cauliflower have in common? They are all Brassicas, one of the most commonly eaten plant families around the world.

Brassicas are sometimes called cruciferous vegetables because the…MORE

Given how much time I spend in the saddle and how many bike accident horror stories have been floating around in Seattle, the question wasn't if I would get hit someday but rather when I'd get hit.

And Monday night was the answer.

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Ballard High School student-athletes Emma Suchland and Sam Zisette are being honored as Student of the Month in March.

Emma Suchland is an incredible Ballard senior with an outstanding 4.0 GPA. Emma has participated in Ballard’s Biotech…MORE

By Marjorie Young

One of the greatest obstacles we face in life is fear. However, this emotion can prove our ally or our foe. Clearly, fear has its uses. For example, if you fear taking dangerous drugs or robbing a bank, it would be wise…MORE

Ballardite Eric Nielsen will see a composer's dream come true next month when one of his compositions is performed in Benaroya Hall by a 40-piece orchestral ensemble made up of some of Seattle’s most talented musicians.

"The dream has…MORE

Interviewee: Matt Messenger
Occupation: Carpenter/remodeler/father/event coordinator/bike polo player
Riding style: Skilled. Plays bike polo
His ride:A polo bike assembled from a K2 Energy Cross bike, BB5's dual brakes, short riser bars, time…MORE

In Africa villagers sometimes pull up silver or gemstones when drawing water from the river. I had the same feeling of unexpectedly finding something precious when I went to the third floor of the Ballard Building to ask Jamie Jockwig about a…MORE

By Shane Harms

Last night’s visiting lecture series held at the Swedish hospital in Ballard was sweetened with cake and coffee in honor of the Norwegian King Harald V’s 75th birthday.

The visiting lecture series, presented by the…MORE

As happens once or twice a year, I was recently smashed by my boulder. The boulder being my work, my health, my family and my life in general. It started as it usually does, with a manic phase. January was a slow month client wise for me so I…MORE