When Seattle Public Schools decided to host media for an Arbor Heights Elementary walkthrough in advance of the school levy votes in February (both of which passed), it was a calculated decision.
The 65-year-old school is in desperate need…MORE
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Scenes From Old Ballard: When streetcar existed
Thu, 03/21/13
With all of the recent hubbub over the possibility of a high capacity transit line connecting Ballard to Downtown, we thought it might be nice to take a look at the past. If you'll remember, Ballard had a streetcar before.
In this photo…MORE
Ballard Annex Oyster House: A new seafood joint with a local flavor
Thu, 03/21/13
First the Matador, then Kickin' Boot Whiskey Kitchen, and now Ballard Annex Oyster House. Nathan Opper and Zak Melang are officially starting their latest venture, a seafood joint, today, Thursday, March 21. It'll open at 3:30 p.m.
The…MORE
Backyard Feast: Plant Gardens In Spring, Enjoy Nature's Awkward Adolescence
Thu, 03/21/13
By Joshua McNichols
There is a moment, when a storm has passed you by, when you can stand on the sidewalk and feel the warmth of the sun, even as ten blocks away the yellow-gray storm cloud sits on Phinney Ridge like a hen on its nest.…MORE
Michael Stusser's Sleeping with Siri is a cautionary tale; Documentary film about technology's effects
Wed, 03/20/13
UPDATE Mar. 29 The documentary "Sleeping with Siri" by Michael A. Stusser and Marty Riemer has won its first award. it was selected as the Winnner - Best Short Film / Best Short Documentary in the 2013 Big Easy International Film & Music…MORE
There’s a doctor in the classroom at TEC High
Wed, 03/20/13
By Tori GottliebSPECIAL TO THE WEST SEATTLE HERALD/WHITE CENTER NEWS
One of only thirteen members of the Highline School District teaching staff with a doctorate, Michael Town plays down his education.
Most of his students at…MORE
New biography on NBA star Brandon Roy; credits West Seattle, family, & Garfield teacher, now Highline principal, for success
Wed, 03/20/13
West Seattle-raised award-winning sports writer Dan Raley, known for his 29 years with the Seattle PI, and his book "Pitchers of Beer: The Story of the Seattle Rainiers", just released "The Brandon Roy Story", (Old Seattle Press) a biography of…MORE
Pet of the week: Watson is not a police dog but he's learning
Wed, 03/20/13
Kim Biggs has a sense of humor. It's obvious because even though she deals with very serious matters as a CSI detective for the Seattle Police Department she chose to name her faithful companion, Watson, after the assistant in the Sherlock Holmes…MORE
Garden Sushi is back
Wed, 03/20/13
As of last Saturday, Garden Sushi is back. Now on the corner at Barnes Ave NW and 17th Ave NW, just south of NW Market St.
After being displaced when the Shell station on the corner of 15th Ave NW and NW 70th St closed down, there was some…MORE
Dealing with a Downturn
Mon, 03/18/13
By Georgie Bright Kunkel
When I wrote about falling and hurting my ankles I never visualized having it all turn into six weeks in a cast. How I wish I could turn back the clock to the time before I fell. Well, I did turn back the clock…MORE
