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Ballard Natural Gas Service (4758 Ballard Ave NW) will be having a Food Drive the entire month of April to benefit the Ballard Food Bank. They will have two large donation cans in the lobby for anyone who would like to make a donation.

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The Seattle Fire Department in cooperation with the King County Sheriff’s Office conducted a Night Time Hoist Helicopter Training Drill Tuesday night, Mar. 26 at the City of Seattle Joint Training Facility near White Center.

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Congratulations to Hao Cheng, a photography student at West Seattle High School, for winning an outstanding achievement photography award at the Puget Sound Regional Art Competition.

WSHS Art Department Head Michelle Sloan shared the news…MORE

Let's face it, we've been spoiled the past few days. With stunning sunny blue skies and temperatures in the 50s, Ballardites have been going crazy with happiness this spring. And who's to blame? With our great parks, wonderful architecture,…MORE

In honor of its 30th anniversary, the Hardanger Fiddle Association of America (HFAA) will hold a gala concert on Friday evening, April 12, 2013, 7:30 PM, at the Nordic Heritage Museum (http://www.nordicmuseum.org/), 3014 Northwest 67th St.,…MORE

Puget Sound Energy is hoping to shine a light, an energy efficient light in fact on saving energy by making good choices at every stage of lighting and energy use in the home, with a contest they call "Re-energized by Design," a design…MORE

In early April of 1980 some of my friends threw a 60th birthday party for me at Kingston Village. It was a thrill to see so many friendly faces. As a surprise my kids arranged to have King County Executive John Spellman come to the party. About…MORE

By Katy Wilkens

Snacks are one of the Top 10 salty foods in the American diet. Quick and easy to eat on the run, they are killing us. All that salt intake is problematic because it often leads to high blood pressure and other serious…MORE

By Georgie Bright Kunkel

No, I don’t ever sit and suffer writer’s block. There is always something in my active mind to share with you. After sorting my memorabilia that has rested peacefully on shelves in my office—some for many…MORE

By Christopher Duclos

There were high notes and spirits Friday night, March 22 as Ballard took center stage at the Paramount on their feature in the Hot Java Cool Jazz showcase. With a sellout crowd watching, the students played their…MORE