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In March, 1945, an FM-2 Navy Grumman fighter plane took off from the flight deck of the USS Petrof Bay on a strafing mission of the beaches of Okinawa. Fourteen years later, that same plane landed in a park in White Center, where local kids…MORE

In March, 1945, an FM-2 Navy Grumman fighter plane took off from the flight deck of the USS Petrof Bay on a strafing mission of the beaches of Okinawa. Fourteen years later, that same plane landed in a park in White Center, where local kids…MORE

I’m planning a November 18th event to showcase Ballard Writers that will combine timed readings with food, wine, signings and props. More on that later. In preparation, I attended the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI)…MORE

Heidi Erland is a photographer and got her dog Robley, a Red Merle Australian Shepherd 2 1/2 years ago. "He was born in Canada in eastern Alberta but his parents are from the U.S." She got the dog from a breeder in Canada named Caitland Aussies…MORE

By Kregg P.J. Jorgenson

Most martial arts champions enjoy a short stay in the winner’s circle.

Time, tough opponents, and injuries each take their toll, and any time they do have in the limelight is usually hard fought and harder…MORE

When I first started dating, the “kids or no kids” question perplexed me. On one hand, I wanted to date a man who had children so he could understand the complexity of my life as a mother. I also needed him to understand that he would not be my…MORE

press release Nichole C. DeMent was born into an unhealthy family situation in Texas. A judge removed her from this environment when she was just two years old. Due to these extreme early years, most of DeMent’s artwork is based on an inherent…MORE

Interviewee: Lynn Van Lierop
Occupation: Retired
Riding style: Recreational group ridesHer ride: a Rodriguez. "It's a steel frame and carbon components.The steel is just such a great ride. It absorbs the road," she said.

Last month…MORE

By Steve Shay

Next time you're heading to Endolyne Joe's or the Original Bakery in West Seattle you may observe some interesting modeling going on around the corner inside the Gail Ann Photography Studio, 4507 Wildwood Pl. And, in this…MORE

Unlike some homeowners, when West Seattle-based Global Diving & Salvage is underwater, that means business is good. With 300 employees the company casts a wide net with locations in Richmond and Rio Vista, Ca., Houston, Tx., Anchorage, Ak.,…MORE