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Ballard's Salish Sea Trading Co-op ended its 2011 Community Supported Agriculture season last week with a purchase from Mayor Mike McGinn.

Salish Sea Trading Cooperative, a Ballard non-profit, relies on wind and tide to transport locally…MORE

Emerald City Orchids (ECO), one of the Northwest’s lone orchid growers and distributors, is now going to offer espresso and lunch at their Ballard retail shop. Emerald City Orchids plans to open their new café in mid-December.

Entrepreneur…MORE

Seattle Public Schools made strong progress during 2010-2011, said Interim Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield today in her State of the District address. She pointed to student improvements in reading and math, as well as an increase in the four-…MORE

On Saturday, Nov 26, a variety of short films made by local talent will hit the big screen at the Sunset Hill Community Club for its Third Annual Ballard Film Nite.

The evening will be packed with works by local film makers, some as young…MORE

Ballard hosted the fifth annual Seattle Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning and thousands laced up their running shoes for the 5K run and walk to benefit the Ballard Food Bank.

The fun-run or walk took people from 32nd Avenue NW and NW…MORE

New Ballard retailer, Beverly’s Daughter, is holding a month-long open house to share their story and products.

Inspired by one woman’s experience caring for her mother throughout the advanced stages of her life, Beverly's Daughter aims…MORE

The Argosy Christmas ships will be back in Ballard this December.

The Argosy Christmas Ship festival is a holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition for 62 years. Its main purpose is to bring communities together to celebrate…MORE

On-street parking is free on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, but drivers must pay for parking on Friday, November 25, and observe time limits and other posted regulations as on any other Friday.

Paid on-street parking ensures that drivers…MORE

Coming up, Thursday through Sunday, November 24 – 27, the holidays will get off to a fast-moving start with the Seattle Turkey Trot, followed by Macy’s Holiday Parade and the Westlake Tree Lighting Ceremony and several marathons, including the…MORE

By Jana Jack, UW News Lab

Crown Hill resident Chef Tierio Simone designs masterpieces on the naked human body with fresh edible ingredients, trying to expose America to the difference between sensuality and sexuality.

“We need to…MORE