Ballard - Features

Legos. Lincoln logs. K’NEX. These timeless toys have captured the imagination of children for decades, teaching them the lessons of structure, weight, strength and the power of the imagination. Building things seems to be a natural inclination,…MORE

By Peggy Sturdivant

I was actively looking for the good in Ballard last week, and I was finding it. In the midst of proposals that seemed to promise yet more density for Ballard through zoning changes I was determined to find bright spots…MORE

By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD

This long hot summer we’re having may stress salmon and raise forest fire risk, but it is really wonderful for the heat-loving vegetables in my garden. My veggie boxes are overflowing with cool, crisp cucumbers,…MORE

By William Callahan, MD Contributing Writer

Summer in Seattle means more people – of all ages and fitness levels – are taking part in sports and other outdoor pursuits. Although just about any aerobic activity is good, too much of a good…MORE

By Peggy Sturdivant

My next-door neighbors were away for three weeks. They returned to a Ballard parched by the high temperatures and scorched by the anger that has erupted since the announcement by the mayor’s office of a transitional…MORE

The swift confluence of change in Ballard is an ongoing shifting in ideas, people, space and culture. Amid the flux there is a game of chairs being played. Buildings are changing hands as the demand for a seat at the table intensifies. Indeed,…MORE

By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD

My husband always forgets the name of this little herb, maybe because the leaves look so insignificant. Its leaves may be small, but thyme packs a big flavor punch. My garden is overflowing with this tenacious…MORE

By Peggy Sturdivant

“Shouldn’t you have a safety net?” a voice asked from below while I was priming the rickety second floor windows of the family’s 1870 cottage on the east coast.

“Probably,” I said. I felt so overwhelmed by a…MORE

By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD

My new favorite herb is lovage. What’s not to love about an herb that grows 6 feet tall? The leaves look a lot like celery, and the flavor is celery-like, maybe a bit stronger. But the plant! I planted a 4-inch…MORE

By Eva Khan, ARNP

Lumps, bumps, pain and wanting a different size. What is the common source of these problems? If you haven’t guessed, it’s a woman’s breasts.

Breast issues can range from serious, like breast cancer, to cosmetic,…MORE