By Lindsay Peyton
In her offices at City Hall, District 1 Councilmember Lisa Herbold keeps a piece of paper taped in a hidden spot. On it, three words are written that represent her core philosophy– fairness,…MORE
Ballard - Features
Sunset of the week 7-31-17
Mon, 07/31/17
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These warm summer days are a reminder of when you feel like you are on vacation
Mon, 07/31/17
By Ken Robinson
Managing Editor
In 1955, Mom and Dad took us, four boys, to Disneyland. Dad rented a 12-foot trailer and hooked it up to our pale green 1951 Chrysler.
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Pat's View: Minor Announcer
Mon, 07/31/17
By Pat Cashman
Someone once said---perhaps after drinking heavily---that “the best jobs you will ever have in life are the ones you don’t get paid for.” Maybe so. But try telling that to the bank when your mortgage…MORE
Mike McGinn wants you back -- Former Seattle mayor readies for another round
Mon, 07/31/17
By Lindsay Peyton
Answering tough questions is nothing new for former Mayor Mike McGinn– even when the matter at hand is why he would want to take the helm the city once again.
“I ask myself that question…MORE
Leif Eie named a Lifetime Achiever by Marquis Who's Who
Tue, 06/27/17
Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to name Leif Eie a Lifetime Achiever. An accomplished listee, Mr. Eie celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for…MORE
Celebrated Norwegian guest artists return to Ballard for Grieg Gala Jubilee Extravaganza
Wed, 06/14/17
By Lori Ann In recent years, the Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association has built up a sterling reputation for its outstanding musical programs. This year’s annual Grieg Gala at Ballard First Lutheran Church on Sunday, June 18, at 3:00 pm will be…MORE
Celebrated Norwegian guest artists return to Ballard for Grieg Gala Jubilee Extravaganza
Mon, 06/12/17
By Lori Ann
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At Large In Ballard: Not Quite Spent
Thu, 06/08/17
By Peggy Sturdivant “I need to take a break,” I told Ken Robinson, my nominal boss, Co-Publisher and General Manager of what will always be the Ballard News-Tribune to me. “I’ve been doing this for ten years.”
Ten minutes later I was at…MORE
You Are What You Eat: It's Homemade Tea Time
Mon, 06/05/17
By Katy G. Wilkens
Two years ago I planted two tea plants in my suburban Seattle garden, and they have just provided me with my first cup of homegrown tea.
Tea bushes are related to the camellia, which does well in our area too.…MORE
