Several weeks ago, I dreamt a man and woman were trying to anesthetize my baby and I with large needles. I’ve had this dream several times in the past and I usually freeze with fright at the sight of them. Occasionally, I run. But this time, I…MORE
Features
SLIDESHOW: The Lion King ruled at Westside School July 22
Sat, 07/23/11
Westside School at 7740 34th Ave s.w. was standing room only for the performance of The Lion King July 22.
The much loved musical tells the story of Simba the lion cub and his journey to become king.
The production was part of…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Easy bake
Fri, 07/22/11
Baked goods are a sneaky hiding place for extra salt—they just don’t taste salty. Don’t let them fool you. Manufacturers add plenty of salt and sodium preservatives to keep baked goods from spoiling.
Baking soda and baking powder also…MORE
Pet of the week: Hank is a Hungarian piggy back lover
Tue, 07/19/11
Matt and Emily Jones love to hike and when it came time to consider a dog, they wanted one that could keep up with them out on the trail. After some research they settled on a Vizsla, a Hungarian breed that is a hunting dog and found their dog…MORE
Dishing the Dirt: Summer in the garden and the living is easy
Mon, 07/18/11
By Jeff and Eileen Bidwell
In our June column we presented a sound integrated pest management strategy. But by now you may be seeing some unidentifiable creatures emerging from the ground or flying around you. You may feel the urge to…MORE
Dante Obcena, 23, South Seattle CC student body pres., LGBT activist, award winner
Fri, 07/15/11
While Dante Obcena attended the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) and West Seattle Chamber Of Commerce (WSCC) Candidate Reception at the Hall at Fauntleroy Wednesday evening, he was, at times, hard to spot. That's because the 23 year-…MORE
Potty Trained By Two: Ballard author wants parents to rethink their potty-training methods
Thu, 07/14/11
By Theresa Edwards, Intern.
In her new book, "Potty Trained by Two", emerging Ballard author Angela Graham challenges our disposable diaper culture to rethink when and how children are potty trained for a more environmentally sound, cost…MORE
West Seattle All Time Crimes 1934
Thu, 07/14/11
Editor's note: The West Seattle Herald has been covering news here for nearly a century. Robinson Newspapers (which publishes the West Seattle Herald) have a massive news archive of Herald coverage dating back to 1928. What follows are crime…MORE
Groundswell recognizes Ballard Commons as their "Park of the Month", hosts Field Day
Thu, 07/14/11
In celebration of Ballard's green spaces, Groundswell NW features and celebrates a "Park of the Month" and the community around it. In July, the spotlight is on Ballard Commons and the neighbors that made it possible.
From Groundswell NW…MORE
Reminder: West Seattle Garden Tour is Sunday July 17
Wed, 07/13/11
The 17th Annual West Seattle Garden Tour is this Sunday, July 17 featuring ten show piece residential gardens including a 2.5-acre estate garden. Garden descriptions and photos can be found on the tour's website and a few photos are available on…MORE
