by Rob Clay and Sharon Burkhart* From Ohio in 1902, Jacob Ambaum arrived with his wife Mary, found work helping clear land for part of the Cedar River rail line near Renton that same year. He also helped clear the land along SW Roxbury St. up to…MORE
Features
Local brewery recognized nationally
Mon, 07/14/14
Last week, local brew favorite, Reuben’s Brews, found themselves’ among the top ten breweries placing in the 2014 U.S. Open Beer Championship.
Out of three thousand beers from 300 breweries hailing from 20 different countries, the Ballard…MORE
West Seattle Cheer squad car washes ready to keep your car clean all summer
Sat, 07/12/14
The WSHS Cheer Squad will be having 5 consecutive car washes over the next 5 Saturdays, starting 7/12, from 10-3pm at West Seattle Autoworks at the corner of 35th Ave. S.W. and S.W. Webster.
They are fundraising for this year's uniforms…MORE
School is still in session, a rock session, that is
Thu, 07/10/14
By Christy Wolyniak
Although school may be out, Seattle’s School of Rock is still going full throttle, empowering young students to continue learning and pursue their dreams as musicians.
The Seattle School of Rock students work…MORE
PENTON: The John Penton Story motorcycle documentary coming to the Admiral Theater
Thu, 07/10/14
After two extremely well-received premieres in Cleveland, OH and Hollywood, CA, “PENTON: The John Penton Story” is being released in limited markets nationally including Seattle.
John Penton is motorcycle pioneer who’s life on a farm in…MORE
Hello Dolly the classic musical is coming to WSHS
Wed, 07/09/14
“And what do you do for a living, Mrs. Levi?” asks Ambrose Kemper in the first scene of this most delightful of musical comedies. “Some people paint, some sew…I meddle,” replies Dolly. HELLO, DOLLY! is full of memorable songs including Put On…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Artistry
Wed, 07/09/14
By Peggy Sturdivant & Alison Eckels
They happen to be all women. They are all artists. But what really links all the women sitting together in the Crafts Room of the Ballard Senior Center is that they cannot just sit. If they have to…MORE
The history of Ambaum Boulevard, Part 1
Wed, 07/09/14
by Rob Clay and Sharon BurkhartEditor's note: This is part one of a story about historic Ambaum Boulevard, the main road that connects Burien to White Center and West Seattle. Ambaum Boulevard wasn't always a boulevard and certainly not paved…MORE
Taken: Seattle car theft guide
Tue, 07/08/14
What do you do when you walk out from your job, your home or a World Cup soccer game and find your car gone? This was the dilemma this Ballard News-Tribune reporter faced less than two weeks ago and has prepared a step by step guide to save…MORE
You Are What You Eat: A different kind of flower—cauliflower!
Tue, 07/08/14
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD Nutrition and fitness manager
I often bring flowers to work to share with my patients and co-workers, but this week I brought a different kind of flower—cauliflower! Prettier than any rose, and you can eat this…MORE
