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They moved to Ballard back when co-workers still asked, “Where?” Don had been recruited from Spokane. His wife Cindy hailed from rural Idaho and wanted to be part of community where everyone knew one another. The year was 1987, yet whenever they…MORE

Where are you watching the fireworks? Impressed by the fireworks? Share your fireworks pictures with us! Send them to anner@robinsonnews.com to be posted on BallardNewsTribune.com

My parents are the opposite of helicopter parents. On a high school trip to a foreign country, all of the students lined up at the hotel’s only pay phone while I read a book. “Don’t you need to call your parents?” a friend asked. “No, I replied…MORE

Over the years I’ve confessed to a slight obsession with anniversaries. Especially for the first year after a major life change I feel like I’m caught in the rip tide the life guards warn about when swimming; the more you fight it the deadlier it…MORE

Ever wonder what Ballardites are jamming to on their iPods, in their cars or in their homes?

Here's the Top 25 albums sold at Ballard's Sonic Boom Records last week compiled by owner, Jason Hughes.

Top 25 Albums at Sonic Boom…MORE

To impress guests at your next shindig without the hassle of making frosting flowers, “candy” some flowers by sugarcoating them. You can candy rose petals, pansies, apple blossoms, lilac, or borage as well as leaves of mint, sage, or tarragon.…MORE

Interviewee: Jennifer Lee
Occupation: Medical TechnicianRiding style: recreational
Her ride: a giant urban hybrid. "A friend lent it to me. I'm still looking for my dream bike...."I'll know what it is when I see it."

Last week, thousands…MORE

By Jeff and Eileen Bidwell

Bugs ‘n’ slugs ‘n’ snails—oh, my! Summer is here at last; at least according to the calendar. This year’s cool days and chilly nights surely contradict our calendars, but after our long, wet winter, nothing…MORE

In April, Ballard High School student Max Wasser served as a legislative page on the floor of the House of Representatives. Any student (aged 14-17) is eligible to serve as a legislative page in the state House or Senate, where for one week,…MORE

Ever wonder what Ballardites are jamming to on their iPods, in their cars or in their homes?

Here's the Top 25 albums sold at Ballard's Sonic Boom Records last week compiled by owner, Jason Hughes.

Top 25 Albums at Sonic Boom…MORE