Ballard - Features

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

Note: The 3rd annual Sustainable Ballard Edible Garden Tour takes place June 25, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., beginning at Ballard Community Center, 6020 – 28th Ave. NW; tickets are $10 per person (kids are free) and can be purchased day-of (tickets are a…MORE

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Thousands of spectators came out to see the famously eclectic Solstice Parade in Fremont on Saturday, despite the rainy weather.

This year Fremont celebrated the 40th annual Fremont Fair,…MORE

As of last week, Ballard Farmers Market faithfuls can vote for their favorite market to help Ballard rank once again in the America's Favorite Farmers Market Contest. Last year, the Ballard Market was ranked fourth in the nation.

This…MORE

Interviewee: Gina Kavesh
Occupation: Owner of Renton Western Wear 
Riding style: racing
Her ride: her commuter is a vintage Davidson with a carbon fork, titanium frame. "It's a great rain bike."

In recent years, Washington has become one…MORE

For weeks I’ve been hearing mysterious references to “birds” being fabricated in Ballard and then shipped to Alaska. The birds are actually three dimensional sculptures of Northwest birds in migration; each one hand crafted in aluminum to become…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.

op 25 Albums at Sonic Boom Records…MORE

Several months ago my friend Jill asked me, “When was your last vacation?” “I came to see you in the summer,” I replied. “That doesn’t count. All of our recent visits have been about processing our divorce.” When I mentioned the camping trip I…MORE

Deadline for receiving Calendar items is Noon Wednesday for the following week’s Friday Tribune. Events are published based on timeliness and space available. Email submissions as soon as possible to: calendar@robinsonnews.com. Items can be…MORE