On these cold, dark days of winter, when you finally make it home through the rain and traffic, you want some good comfort food. Meatloaf can be one of those great comfort meals. You can make it ahead, pop it in the crock pot before you leave…MORE
Features
Local author's new book helps non-athletes pursue sports-related careers- & see the games close up
Fri, 01/06/12
Glenn Capeloto believes he has been blessed with what he calls a "paid hobby". Raised in West Seattle and a WSHS Class of '75 grad, his primary job is a radio advertising consultant, sales/creative copywriter. But he also freelances as a sports…MORE
Local therapist, clients, create art to unlock emotions
Thu, 01/05/12
When West Seattle child, adult, family and group psychotherapist Jennifer Harkness works with her clients, you might say she uses art and soul. Her practice, Courageous Heart Healing, LLC, combines traditional talk-therapy techniques with…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Leftovers
Thu, 01/05/12
I save holiday gift wrap and try to re-use it year after year. It’s easier to save and sort the wrapping paper than memories. There’s a methodology to sorting the remaining shapes and sizes that can’t be applied to what we choose to remember or…MORE
Community Concert Jan. 20 at the Senior Center will feature New Orleans style music
Wed, 01/04/12
The West Seattle Senior Center is presenting a Community Concert on Jan. 20 featuring Orville Johnson & Casey MacGill, playing "New Orleans style music."
The press release for the event states: "Casey wails on the piano and uke while…MORE
Pet of the week: Annie is a large lap dog
Tue, 01/03/12
Ben Shimizu got his dog Annie, who is a pit bull and German Shepherd mix, 4 years ago "at a dog convention downtown. They had booths where dogs were competing in both agility and confirmation and behavioral training. She was for sale by this…MORE
Jerry's View: Jerry of all trades; I've done them all
Mon, 01/02/12
If you don’t plan on selling your house soon, or even if you do, here are some handy hints for fixing the place up. I learned these tricks over many years and am now willing to share them with you.
I’ve done it all. Plumbing,…MORE
SLIDESHOW: The Space Needle fireworks lit up New Year's Eve
Sun, 01/01/12
Photographers David Rosen and Kimberly Robinson chose two different vantage points in West Seattle to see and photograph the annual New Year's fireworks show at the Space Needle.
Rosen was down near Salty's on Alki with approximately 200…MORE
Year in Review: 2011 was a year of freedom, tragedy and change
Sat, 12/31/11
2011 proved to be a very memorable year with the return of Amanda Knox, who had been convicted of murder in Italy and dramatically released on appeal, amid an international media storm. She's back in West Seattle and her family is grateful that…MORE
Ballard Big Picture: Rainbow
Fri, 12/30/11
This beautiful rainbow made an appearance in Ballard around 3 p.m. on December 30. It could be seen for about half an hour before it vanished.
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