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Over the weekend, the Nordic Heritage Museum held it's annual Yulefest, the time of year where Scandinavians gather together in Ballard to celebrate the holidays. Whether it was food, music or all sorts of interesting trinkets, there was…MORE

By Holly Brown

We have so much to be thankful for this holiday season. Thanksgiving Day itself is a wonderful gift of family, food, and friends. Here’s how we get things cooking at our place, starting with the bird. Our turkey gets the “…MORE

By Holly Brown

Celebrating Fall Harvest is a rich tradition among the viticulture community. The “crush” period begins when wine grapes start to change color in mid to late summer. Picking, de-stemming, crushing, and fermentation occur…MORE

During opening night of the independent film, "Old Goats" at the Tin Theater in Burien Nov. 17, owner Dan House took the stage and kvelled (Yiddish for 'bursted with pride, and then some') about one of the film's stars, Benita Staadecker. He then…MORE

The amazing animated light display at the Helmstetler House got their final tune up this past week and are now ready to rock. The West Seattle Herald was given an exclusive first look at this years show and it's going to be remarkable.

The…MORE

By Dusty Henry

In a dimly lit underground practice space off of Leary Way in Ballard, David Bazan and his band mates Alex Westcoat and Andy Fitts stand in a triangle formation with their instruments and a six-pack of beer in between them…MORE

Trish and Seamas Markey got their dog Lola, a golden retriever from Rush Hill Golden Retrievers in Arlington and she was named with the help of their daughter Keely) after the Tom Douglas restaurant of the same name. Lola is now five years old.…MORE

WestSide School at 7740 34th Ave. SW is doing something a little different to attract new students. Prospective students for grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 will have an opportunity to "test drive" the Middle School at Westside Thursday evening Nov. 15.…MORE

The public is invited to hear Seattle’s renowned Garfield Jazz Band I as it launches its 2012-2013 performance season with a free concert on Thursday, November 29. The show starts at 7:30pm.

Quincy Jones Performance Center, Garfield High…MORE

Despite three brewery giants participating, no one from Ballard won in the Phinney Neighborhood Association 25th Annual Winter Beer Taste.

Hale's Ales, Hilliard's Beer and Reuben's Brews all participated in the competition. Hale's brought…MORE