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The long dark mahogany bar amid century old brick walls, pints of Guiness and portraits of James Joyce make Conor Byrne (5140 Ballard Avenue NW) a haven for thirsty folks that have been touched by the Irish charm. Tucked away deep in the belly…MORE

Today partners Francisco “Patxi” Azpiroz and William Freeman announce the much-anticipated opening of Ballard’s newest dining destination. Patxi’s Pizza (pronounced PAH-cheese. ‘t’ before ‘x’) opens its first Pacific Northwest location this…MORE

Suspect makes off with goods for a gamer conference

On July 21 at the 8000 block of 21st Avenue Northwest offices were dispatched for a reported burglary. The victim told officers that she knew the suspect. After working away from home all…MORE

Local actress Jessica Martin, and Queen Anne photographer John Ulman, are recreating iconic photos of famous film stars.

“We do our best to get the wardrobe right to the best of our ability. The lighting, the poses, everything,” Martin…MORE

The Capitol Hill Block Party is set to kick off today, July 25 at 4 p.m. with the Shy Girls melting faces at the Main Stage.

The much anticipated music festival ends Monday, July 28 at 2 a.m., and some Ballardites plan to see the festival…MORE

The Ballard News-Tribune staff are avid campers with a voracious appetite for action. They can be found at trailheads across the state at 4:32 a.m., waiting for the sun to rise while reading an Evel Knievel biography, sipping coffee brewed in-car…MORE

Visitors of the Ballard Boys & Girls Club will probably notice something extra special thanks to Swanson’s Nursery. A new rain garden, lush with native species and edible plants, has been added in place of a shabby grass rain garden that was…MORE

On July 16 Reuben’s Brews had a Tapping Ceremony in honor of the Tottenham Hotspurs coming to town to play the Sounders on July 19. For the special occasion Adam Robbings, from the U.K. and a self described “Brit,’ made a British Bitter (Pale Ale…MORE

By Christy Wolyniak

Coffee has come a long way in Seattle. Devoted to quality, a handful of Seattle roasters are looking beyond a nondescript bag of beans and to the very heart and source of coffee: the hardworking farmers themselves.…MORE

By Peggy Sturdivant

“I want to give dogs haircuts,” Jasmine Pulido’s four-year old daughter Penny said.

“You don’t want to be a financial analyst like your dad?” Jasmine teased her daughter. The only surprise was that her daughter…MORE