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Have you ever flung a snowball at car on the road? Did you sneak some apples off your neighbor’s tree? Did you tear your best pants and lie to your mother about how it happened? You are not alone. As the bestest boy on N. Simpson St. I did those…MORE

By Georgie Bright Kunkel

Sometimes life doesn’t seem to be fair. Pain, suffering and injustice lurk at every turn in the road for some people while others seem to escape most of the hard knocks of life. I, myself, feel that I have…MORE

Max Vekich and Marcee Stone tied the knot at the Alki Arts Gallery Saturday night, Sept. 29. About 40 friends and family members attended. Seattle Municipal Court Judge Fred Bonner officiated and a reception followed. They were joined by Max's…MORE

By Corbin Lewars

I often quote Natalie Goldberg’s brilliant advice, “Shut up and write,” to my clients, but it was rare that I followed the advice myself. I justified my belligerence by stating that I was a coach, teacher and editor. I…MORE

By Elizabeth Wang

Ballard resident Joe Handelman starts his mornings off as many other people do; he wakes up, grabs a cup of coffee and reads the newspaper. But thirty minutes later, not everyone can say they feel as refreshed and…MORE

This column is by Adam and Grace Robbings, founders of Reuben’s Brews

Brewing is a local industry at its heart. Before the advent of the automobile, breweries used locally available ingredients to make beers for their local customers, and…MORE

On Sunday, September 30th at 4 PM, film enthusiasts who come to the Admiral Theater will unite with audiences in over 300 cities and spanning six continents to view and judge the work of the next generation, of filmmakers from around the world…MORE

Ballard High School homecoming football game

Today's the day to show your Beaver nation pride. It's homecoming weekend.

First, to get amped up for the football game, Beavers will be gathering for a tailgate party at 4:30 p.m. The…MORE

By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD

When I tell people to avoid high-calorie beverages, they think I mean sweetened sodas. I do. But I actually mean everything they drink, even fruit juice.

Many Americans consume more than 25 percent of their…MORE

Rick Ramage got his dog Henry, a Bassett Hound three years ago through Craigslist. "A friend of mine said, 'You need a Bassett Hound' , I had been talking dogs, and he got a couple of dogs and was looking at this one and found two labs." He went…MORE