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With no rain and open skies this week there have been some amazing sunsets. The Ballard News Tribune took advantage of it and toured Ballard looking for the transforming power of light. It may be cold out there, but a deep crimson sunset in Nov.…MORE

By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD

Anyone who forages for wild mushrooms can attest to what a bumper crop we’ve had this fall. If you aren’t one to put on a raincoat and walk in the woods, head to your grocery store to pick up some local yellow or…MORE

Cold winters seemed to be more common in the 50's, where we raised our kids in McMicken Heights. Icy mornings never kept me from hunting Geese near the shallow depression of Bow Lake behind the SeaTac Office Towers on Hiway 99. I recall ice…MORE

By Scott Anthony

Trying to keep up with our resolution to walk more, last Saturday we loaded up the dogs,Yogi and Zuzu and headed for the nearby woods. In the truck, Mrs. Anthony was more silent than usual, staring out her window. It was…MORE

By Kathryn Hunter Contributing Writer

The second season of Seattle’s sketch comedy series, “The 206” is started up again Saturday night, November 16th, right after “Saturday Night Live” on NBC. The show stars Pat Cashman, John Keister, and…MORE

by Jerry Robinson, Publisher

     Cold winters seemed to be more common in the 50's, where we raised our kids in McMicken Heights. Icy mornings never kept me from hunting Geese near the shallow depression of Bow Lake behind the SeaTac…MORE

by Kathryn Hunter Contributing Writer A newlywed West Seattle couple is shaken and wary after their house was broken into and burglarized Friday Nov. 8. With their wedding only a few short weeks behind them, they came home after a night out on…MORE

A free showing of the documentary A Day in the Life of Lolita, the Performing Orca will be presented at the Admiral Theater Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7pm. Admission is free and there will be free desserts.

This award-winning documentary has been…MORE

By Holly Brown

Funny-looking fennel always catches my eye in a recipe. Fennel adds aromatics and anise (licorice) flavor to many dishes; from appetizers, to soups, salads, sides, and pasta. Even simply roasted, fennel is a fabulous…MORE

In honor of opening their new location in Ballard, Skillet Diner is hosting a free concert featuring Recess Monkey, Tuesday Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m.

The show is free and open to all ages, however space is limited. Skillet will be featuring…MORE