When I entered the recently opened restaurant, Benito's Chicago Eatery, Owner and Chef Benjamin Kulikowski was all smiles and gleefully greeted me. He stood beneath lofty ceilings with hanging glass light fixtures and enormous exposed old growth…MORE
Features
West Seattle Blockwatch Captains’ Network: Parade, Meetings, CPT Officers and Night Out
Wed, 07/18/12
Summer update press release from WSBWCN:
Hi Everyone, A few summer updates for you:
•West Seattle Grand Parade: This year, we decided that it would be a great opportunity to have some fun and get some visibility by walking in the…MORE
West Seattle teen lands scholarship to study in Turkey and connect with Muslim population
Wed, 07/18/12
West Seattle resident and Garfield High School student Miranda Kubasti, 16, is a scholarship recipient to study in Turkey for the next academic year as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs YES Abroad…MORE
Pet of the week: Bailey is a peaceful pal
Wed, 07/18/12
Bailey, owned by Patricia Glen is a service dog and an unusual breed from Madagascar called a Coton De Tuléar. He's seven years old. "Coton means cotton so he's as soft as a cotton ball," said Glen, "I say he's a living stuffed animal. He just…MORE
Plane Speaking by Lee Robinson, shared by Jerry Robinson
Mon, 07/16/12
For crying out loud this column has been appearing in this corner for more than 60 years. It has attempted to inform and amuse our readers over the long haul. Our beloved readers have…MORE
Yes Men and Women are Different
Mon, 07/16/12
by Georgie Bright Kunkel
In my women’s movement days I never gave up on equality for females even though we women still are not considered equal citizens under the US Constitution. You cannot believe the emotional tirade against passing…MORE
Attorney General Rob McKenna: "As Governor, I will fight to keep Port business in Washington State;" Clarifies health care position
Fri, 07/13/12
Washington State Republican gubernatorial candidate, Attorney General Rob McKenna shared some thoughts with Robinson Newspapers on his campaign run. Last week we featured his opponent, Democrat Jay Inslee, former 1st District Congressman. Each…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Home Sweet
Fri, 07/13/12
I have a friend who gives me a ride to yoga but almost always leave me to walk home from downtown Ballard. MJ’s Basic Yoga class ends at about 10:15 but it can take hours for me to find my way home.
I have been out of town the last two…MORE
Twelfth Night Productions presents Anything Goes, partners with West Seattle Food Bank
Thu, 07/12/12
Twelfth Night Productions will present Anything Goes, August 3 – 19. The age-old tale of Boy-Meets-Girl This zany musical features high energy tap numbers, hilarious physical comedy and highlights one of Cole Porter's magical scores. Anything…MORE
Molten chocolate lava cake, in a jar
Thu, 07/12/12
As if you need more reasons to indulge in molten chocolate lava cakes, Ballard’s newest addition serves these decadent desserts in take-home Mason jars.
Two months ago on May 19, Hot Cakes opened its doors in Ballard, right next to The…MORE