Northwest Seaport, a maritime heritage organization, is restoring a 109–year-old Lightship (No. 83) called Swiftsure.
The Swiftsure is to become a floating museum, and in their effort to revive the ship, they hope to discover the rich,…MORE
Ballard - Features
At Large in Ballard: And They’re Back
Thu, 06/26/14
By Peggy Sturdivant
I love sharing good news. It’s true that the Ballard location of RE Store is no more but the doors are now open at Ballard Reuse. Longtime employees Pat Finn Coven and Joel Blaschke have managed to create a new business…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Sneak berries into your summer
Wed, 06/25/14
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD Nutrition and fitness manager
We live in berry heaven! The Pacific Northwest has the perfect climate for these “fruits of the forest,” as they are called in Europe. I just finished turning most of my garden’s tart…MORE
Fun photos from the Fremont Summer Solstice Parade
Tue, 06/24/14
This year's Summer Solstice Parade in Fremont was exciting with lots of new things to see...besides naked riders.
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Do you have a green thumb? Sustainable Ballard to host sixth annual Edible Garden Tour
Mon, 06/23/14
Green thumbs across Ballard will be pleased to hear Ballard Sustainable is hosting their sixth annual Edible Garden Tour Saturday June 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This year over a dozen urban farms/gardens will open for touring starting…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Flowers for Peggy
Thu, 06/19/14
Peggy Sturdivant is off this week, however she wishes to thank all her readers and longtime reader Gerry Hansen for this gift. "The flowers did make my day." Peggy, At Large in Ballard since 2007
On May 24th I received a surprise flower…MORE
Still chasing the dragon: Seattle remains a ‘Xanadu’ for opiate fiends
Tue, 06/17/14
Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem, “Kubla Khan,” is considered by many as an ode to the opiate. The alluring substance has plagued and inspired humans for most of recorded history, and maintains an enthralling grip on people today, especially in…MORE
Meatless in Seattle: New initiatives carve out meat from school lunches and pave the way to nutritious lifestyles
Mon, 06/16/14
By: Christy Wolyniak
The Humane League joined Seattle residents and local mom, Megan Murphy, in delivering petitions with over 1,500 signatures in support of Meatless Mondays to the Seattle Public School District’s nutrition department on…MORE
Ballard author releases fourth book of 'The Boy with Golden Eyes' series
Sat, 06/14/14
Ballard psychic and Ballard News-Tribune columnist, Marjorie Young, has released her fourth book of her international award-winning fantasy/adventure series, “The Boy with Golden Eyes: The Prophet of Doom.”
In the fourth book, the…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Zesty sauces from around the world
Thu, 06/12/14
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD
I don’t use salt or salty ingredients because they are hard on everyone’s blood pressure, kidneys and heart. But I’m not willing to give up the zip of tasty food! The secret to cooking without salt is to pump up the…MORE
