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Cottage housing is expanding here

More "cottage housing" is planned for Ballard, a type of housing designed around sharing space with your neighbors while allowing more separation than a condominium or town home.

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Syttende Mai here is biggest in U.S.

Ballard's biggest cultural celebration is this Saturday as the May 17 Syttende Mai parade brings in Scandinavians from all over the Northwest.
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Norway crash kills Ron Olsen

Ballard lost one of its favorite sons when Ron Olsen, best known as the co-host of the Scandinavian Hour radio program, passed away on April 29.

Viaduct still a riddle

People agree they want the right solution for the future, though they disagree what exactly should replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

Viaduct Meeting

Find out more about the replacement to the Alaskan Way Viaduct - and voice your opinion as to what that should be - there are various ways.

'Life-cycle analysis' sought for canola biodiesel

Metropolitan King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, chair of the Council's Regional Transit Committee, has introduced legislation calling for a full "life-cycle analysis" of the canola-based biodiesel fuel blend that is currently being used extensively by the King County Metro bus fleet.

New plan to bring back music

Years ago, Seattle Public Schools had an outstanding music program that reached many students, but the money that had paid for these valuable programs has dissipated over the years and instruments and musical education for many students are out of reach.

Spotting water pollution

A group of volunteers gathered in Ballard on a recent Saturday morning to learn how to spot pollution in our local waters and the steps needed to report violators.

22nd Avenue bench nabbed

A group of volunteers gathered in Ballard on a recent Saturday morning to learn how to spot pollution in our local waters and the steps needed to report violators.

Correction

In the April 30 issue, the story headlined "Belly dancing helps shape the body," the troupe was misnamed. The correct name is Fat Chance Belly Dance and the head of the Bellydance Superstars is Miles Copeland. We regret the errors.



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