Leif Erikson's statue has been a fixture at the Shilshole Bay Marina since 1962 and a campaign is now underway to inscribe the names of Scandinavian immigrants to a granite rune stone as part of a new plaza.
The Port of Seattle is…MORE
Features
This cat lady defies stereotype
Tue, 12/26/06
Just before sunrise Saturday, while other West Seattle residents were gearing up for holiday shopping, Pamela Staeheli stood near Alki Beach with five paper plates filled with Costco cat food in one hand and a jug of water in the other.
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Advocate Katie Dolan dies
Tue, 12/19/06
Katie Dolan, a tireless advocate for the Northwest Center passed away on Nov. 11 and she won't be forgotten as memorial fund has been established in her name.
"She was a very strong influence here. She was a special person and was very…MORE
Food Bank clothing getting scarce
Tue, 12/12/06
With temperatures dipping down, the Clothing Pantry at the Ballard Food Bank was busy handing out whatever warm clothes they had available.
A recent donation of hats and mittens went right out the door. "It was gone almost as fast as it…MORE
Be ready for the big 'quake
Tue, 12/12/06
This might come as a shock but, when the big earthquake hits, Ballard residents will be on their own for the first few days after the tremors.
Police officers and firefighters will be busy checking the condition of schools, hospitals and…MORE
Kristine Leander makes holiday grain sheaves
Tue, 12/12/06
SHEAVE LUNCHEON. The holiday season is a happy time and the birds are sharing in the joy as they discover the sheaves of grain on the trees in downtown Ballard.
Local resident Kristine Leander has been carrying on this Norwegian tradition…MORE
Giving Tree helps neighbors in need
Tue, 12/05/06
A towering tree lights up the Junction with glee. Despite snow and sleet, shoppers crowd the street. And coffee shops hum with the production of eggnog lattes (minus the rum).
The spirit of the season is in the air, and minds reel…MORE
Phinney crafts fair is fundraiser
Tue, 11/28/06
The holiday season is in full swing and the upcoming Phinney Neighborhood Association 28th Annual Winter Festival and Crafts Fair features a variety of artists and entertainers.
"This huge fundraiser includes 115 juried booths," said Ann…MORE
West elected staff chief here
Tue, 11/28/06
Swedish Medical Center's Ballard campus medical staff has elected Dr. Shawn West as its new chief of staff for a two-year term.
West, a North Beach resident, will serve from January 2007 through December 2008.
MOREAt The Admiral - 'The Illusionist' has twisting plot
Tue, 11/28/06
Directed by Neil Burger
Rated PG-13
(Two and one half stars)
Edward Norton's gaze has a whiff of dementia. Sure, at first glance that creaky voice and perpetually puzzled expression beguile with a nerdy charm, but a deeper…MORE
