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The ship canal and the east end of the Ballard Locks can be seen from the fourth floor of the Norse Home on Phinney Ridge. The senior housing facility has great views of Ballard, Shilshole Bay and the Olympic Mountains.

Abbi Russell, 3, looks down at her damp duds after running through the fountains at Ballard Commons Park.

Ballard High School students received a large audience for their artwork that was on display during this month's Artwalk at the Ballard Library.

This oversized ape was found on Eighth Avenue Northwest last week. It was actually quite harmless.

Shannon Eastman means it when she tells young people to "think before you do, think twice - if you don't, you are going to pay for it with your life."

Hers is a strong message to teens, a desperate plea that can save lives.

Eastman…MORE

Four ducklings stay close to their mother during a swim around Green Lake recently. The lake offers many views of wildlife and people. Dean Wong photo.

Paulson Kleven,2 1/2, enjoys eating open face sandwiches at the Leif Erickson Lodge with his father Brian. The father and son often stop to eat the lodge caf/ where Scandinavian specialties are served by volunteers. Dean Wong photo.

The McChord Air Force Base Color Guard honored retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Andy Rasmussen last week at Wiggen and Sons Funeral Home. Rasmussen passed away on April 24. He was born in Norway in 1921 and served in World War II on a B-52 bomber…MORE

Duct tape provides a cheap repair on this Honda parked in Ballard last week. It also made a political statement with this Free Ballard bumper sticker. Dean Wong photo.

This pleasure boat was seen returning to the Shilshole Marina from the deck of Anthony's Restaurant last week. The wooden pilings are next to the beach as seen from the restaurant's banquet room. Dean Wong photo.