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By Joshua McNichols, co-author of the Urban Farm Handbook

There are some among us who believe this local food obsession will die out when we all get jobs. The garden will go to seed when our free time disappears. We'll return to McDonald's…MORE

by Ken Robinson

Britt, Dave and Bob are three buddies at an age where many are in their dotage. All have lived full lives and continue to do so with gusto as portrayed by first-time director Taylor Guterson in his debut film, Old Goats.…MORE

The fourth annual Southwest Community Center Family Fest on Aug. 12 saw more than 20 custom, low rider and euro and Japanese sports cars on the grounds as people enjoyed the music provided by DJ Sirreal and had a chance to talk to the car owners…MORE

The West Seattle Outdoor Movie for Aug. 11 is Iron Man. The story line concerns wealthy industrialist Tony Stark who is forced to build an armored suit after a life-threatening incident. He ultimately decides to use its technology to fight…MORE

West Seattle resident Craig Vinton, 65, died suddenly of heart complications Aug. 1. The West Seattle Herald wrote three articles about Mr. Vinton, focusing on his knowledge and fascination of electric cars, and his entrepreneurial spirit. Many…MORE

With beaming smiles, charisma and matching pink dresses, the three cheerful women of Shonen Knife threw up the Sign of the Horns at The Tractor Tavern on Wednesday night. Shortly after, they would be thanking the audience and head-banging again…MORE

Ballard Liquor and Convenience Store Grand Opening

The formerly state-run Ballard Liquor and Wine on 2840 NW Market St is having it's official grand opening this Saturday, Aug. 11. After Ablom Mengstu purchased the store during the state-…MORE

Bob Fuda got his dog Blitzen, a Border Collie, 14 years ago from a lady on the eastside out of a litter of 10 to 12 pups and he and some friends had brother dogs. Blitzen is a very tall dog for this breed but Fuda explained, "His brother got the…MORE

Hundreds (Edit: Make that thousands!) of bellies were filled with the staples of a proper barbeque (corn on the cob, mashed potatoes, bbq chicken and so on) at the White Center Food Bank’s 3rd Annual BBQ held at Greenbridge in White Center on Aug…MORE

A free mini music festival put on by three White Center businesses featuring 7 bands is coming to that community Aug. 18. The set times for the bands will be staggered, allowing people to take in range of music the organizers say includes rock/…MORE