Seattle is a mightily wired place, where smartphones are nearly as commonplace as shoes. To help the technically-inclined report a number of nuisances in their lives – from potholes to graffiti to abandoned vehicles – the city released their “…MORE
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Dry weather fire safety tips from SFD
Thu, 08/15/13
The Seattle Fire Department sees a predictable jump in fires during the dry, warm summer months, and shared these tips with the community to help safeguard yourself and your property:
In the past month, the Seattle Fire Department has…MORE
Pet of the Week: Bella is a one woman Bulldog
Wed, 08/14/13
Maria Pettinato got her dog Bella, an English Bulldog, as adoptee, "from a woman up in Lynnwood who got her from Oklahoma. She wasn't in very good shape when I got her. She was full of mites."
Bella only has one ear, "So she has kind of a…MORE
Bloom Restaurant ready to serve up fresh bento boxes, and more
Wed, 08/14/13
The new Bloom Restaurant (5410 17th Ave NW), which is taking over the space of now former French Bistro Le Marche, is having its grand opening today.
The restaurant is basically an upgraded version of Chef Jason Harris's bento box popup…MORE
ArtsWest updating theater and gallery space as they go dark
Wed, 08/14/13
Information from ArtsWest
ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery's marquee has gone dark for the next six weeks while an update takes place in the Gallery and Theater space as well as some changes behind the scenes. To mark this day and to hint at…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Crazy about chocolate
Tue, 08/13/13
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD
Most would agree that chocolate is one of the best treats for indulgence. But why is it so pleasing? Interestingly, one of the main reasons chocolate has such universal appeal has to do not with its flavor, but its…MORE
Block Parties and Politics
Mon, 08/12/13
By Georgie Bright Kunkel While examining his female patient, the doctor tells her: "Your heart, lungs, pulse & blood pressure are fine. Now let me see that little thing which gets you “ladies” into all kinds of trouble." The woman started…MORE
Jerry's View: Have a half-stick of gum; Don't eat that shiny apple
Mon, 08/12/13
by Jerry Robinson
Just last week I was doing my daily grind on the treadmill while my faithful caregiver sat beside me on a recumbent bike. I did 15 minutes before she got tired, so out of a sense of duty, I stopped to console her. After…MORE
Slideshow: Community gathers for Art in the Garden
Mon, 08/12/13
On Saturday, August 10, people from Ballard and beyond gathered at the Ballard P-Patch -- nestled on NW 85th St and 24th Ave NW -- to enjoy gardens, art, music, food and more.
Unlike the inevitable craze that street festivals and farmers…MORE
West Seattle author's memoir of faith vs. identity is deeply personal
Sat, 08/10/13
West Seattle's Nicole Hardy was 35 years old, and a virgin. Not because she was unattractive, or had health problems or had no sexual feelings.
She was a practicing Mormon and Mormon's remain celibate until marriage.
In the Mormon…MORE
