Sometimes parents’ hobbies become their kids’. Other times, the situation flips.
For 42-year-old West Seattle resident and father of two Jeremy Higgins, the latter took place, and the interest was chess. Today, Higgins is sharing his…MORE
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Events to celebrate Halloween in Ballard
Fri, 10/26/12
We all know, with all the decorations going up in nearly every restaurant and store, that Ballard is possibly the best place in the world to celebrate Halloween.
Below, you can find some events the Ballard News-Tribune has collected…MORE
Former political powerhouse, Burien's Georgette Valle, to release second book, "Courageous Women"
Fri, 10/26/12
In her first book, "Always a Rebel and Never Without a Cause", Burien's iconic long-time resident, Georgette Vikingstad Valle, takes us back to the days of the Vikings, and through her political life.
"That book was about my life…MORE
Burien's accomplished Georgette Valle to release second book, "Courageous Women"
Thu, 10/25/12
In her first book, "Always a Rebel and Never Without a Cause", Burien's iconic long-time resident, Georgette Vikingstad Valle, takes us back to the days of the Vikings, and through her political life.
"That book was about my life…MORE
POEM: The Unquenchable Thirst
Thu, 10/25/12
by Carol Smith
My husband went to war when “Thanks for serving” was not said In those days “draft” not “volunteer” Filled up the ranks instead
Then “hero” was the farthest thing From these young soldier’s ears Though for the many…MORE
Reuben's Brews brings home the gold (and silver, and bronze)
Wed, 10/24/12
Ballard-based Reuben's Brews, which just opened up this last August, just bagged three medals at the 2012 World Beer Championships -- something like a beer version of the Olympics.
A gold medal for their American Brown ale, a silver medal…MORE
Sweet Sweet Music is coming back Nov. 2
Wed, 10/24/12
The Fauntleroy Community Association is bringing back "Sweet Sweet Music: Songs from Stage and Screen II" on November 2, at 7:30pm
Back by popular demand, local performers will sing and play songs from favorite movies and Broadway shows.…MORE
Being captured on Google Street View means an odd kind of fame
Tue, 10/23/12
West Seattleite Steve Saxlund is a frequent bike rider (not to mention motorcycles and other vehicles) but last year when he saw an odd looking van drive past him near his home he didn't think much about it.
That is until a friend of his…MORE
Have you wondered how to show your support for Veteran’s Day?
Tue, 10/23/12
American Legion press release:
Veteran’s Day is November 11th and honors the men and women who have served in the United States armed services.
Who is a Veteran? Veterans are people who served in the military (U.S. Army, Navy,…MORE
Pet of the week: Theo is a dog who is very much his own man
Tue, 10/23/12
Matt Kellogg named his dog Theo for jazz great Thelonius Monk.
Here's why. "He came from a litter of about eight and we (Kellogg and his girlfriend JoAnn Acosta) had gone to Petco out in Bellevue to the Grant County No Kill Animal Shelter…MORE
