My 97-year-old neighbor Lois is fiercely independent. She grew up during the Great Depression, faced down cancer in her 60s, lost her husband in her late 70s, and recouped from a broken hip in her early 90s. She still drives when she needs to.…MORE
Ballard - Features
What Ballard wants
Mon, 09/19/11
As of last night, the Tully's location on 22nd and Market joined the many empty store front in Ballard. What was a vibrant corner with steady customer traffic just days ago is now a corner of boarded up windows.
Curious about what kind of…MORE
Moving Planet Seattle: Ballardites find alternative ways to travel to the Sept 24 gathering
Mon, 09/19/11
On Saturday September 24, people all around the world are joining together for 350.org's Moving Planet, a worldwide rally to demand solutions to the climate crisis.
In Seattle, 350 Washington State, Sierra Club, Cascade Bicycle Club,…MORE
Ballard Big Picture: New City Librarian Marcellus Turner visits Ballard Library
Thu, 09/15/11
Marcellus Turner, Seattle Public Library's new City Librarian, paid a visit to the Ballard branch on Thursday to meet the staff and get a feel for the branch.
Turner said he spends half a day at every library branch for an opportunity to…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Voices and whistles
Wed, 09/14/11
Even as you read this column there may be people you know spending their Saturday inside recording stories. Over the last two years a group of volunteers through the Nordic Heritage Museum have interviewed over 150 people about their experiences…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Voices and whistles
Wed, 09/14/11
Even as you read this column there may be people you know spending their Saturday inside recording stories. Over the last two years a group of volunteers through the Nordic Heritage Museum have interviewed over 150 people about their experiences…MORE
Moving Planet Seattle: Ballardites find alternative ways to travel to the Sept 24 gathering
Mon, 09/12/11
On Saturday September 24, people all around the world are joining together for 350.org's Moving Planet, a worldwide rally to demand solutions to the climate crisis.
In Seattle, 350 Washington State, Sierra Club, Cascade Bicycle Club,…MORE
Groundswell recognizes Kirke Park as their "Park of the Month"
Wed, 09/07/11
In celebration of Ballard's green spaces, Groundswell NW features and celebrates a "Park of the Month" and the community around it. In September the spotlight is on Kirke Park. Located 9th NW between NW 70th and NW 73rd, Kirke Park is Ballard's…MORE
Moving Planet Seattle: Ballardites find alternative ways to travel to the Sept 24 gathering
Tue, 09/06/11
On Saturday September 24, people all around the world are joining together for 350.org's Moving Planet, a worldwide rally to demand solutions to the climate crisis.
In Seattle, 350 Washington State, Sierra Club, Cascade Bicycle Club,…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Save Some Summer by Freezing Herbs
Tue, 09/06/11
The green herbs of summer are here! I am throwing them into everything I make right now. Green herbs can add an aromatic layer to your recipes, which can take away the need to use salt as a flavor enhancer. Using less salt in your diet helps to…MORE
