I can hardly believe the time that has passed since I first picked up a wrench but “time flies” as they say, and here we are in 2011. I've wanted to write about our industry for quite a while – not just service tips and repair advice (my usual…MORE
Features
Brent Amaker & The Rodeo, WS band, releases "Please Stand by"
Thu, 03/10/11
Brent Amaker and the Rodeo's new album "Please Stand By," is out on Spark & Shine Records. The band will be playing several shows at Austin's SXSW, which is the South by Southwest event March 16 - 19. They plan to tour Europe late summer.…MORE
Peer advocates at Matheia School give to the community while helping each other
Thu, 03/10/11
At Matheia School, and independent k through 5 school, the staff believes it's never too early to start helping children develop an awareness of the world around them. Every six weeks the kids of the school's peer-advocates group pick a charity…MORE
West Seattle veteran baritone anchors 'LA BOHÉME' cast
Thu, 03/10/11
Press Release:
When Seattle Theatre Group presents a Lyric Opera Northwest production of Puccini’s immortal opera La Bohéme at Seattle’s historic Moore Theatre on March 27, West Seattle veteran international baritone Craig Heath Nim will…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe wants to please you not convert you
Wed, 03/09/11
Set to open April, 1 in the first floor The Link Apartments is Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe which calls itself "Washington's First Certified Organic Vegetarian Café and Restaurant." They are only the 2nd restaurant in Seattle to make that claim.…MORE
At Large in Ballard: It was the wind
Tue, 03/08/11
Harrison Ford’s character in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” wonders aloud, “Why did it have to be snakes?” For me it’s usually wind. On Wednesday, March 2nd there was so much wind whipping through Ballard I was afraid we were going to land in Kansas…MORE
Pet of the week: Manny is a perfect puppy
Tue, 03/08/11
Joe Crevling and Vanessa Foster found their puppy Manny online through WashingtonBreeders.com which is a pure bred breeding website, based in Seattle. He's actually a rescue dog from Houston but for all parties involved, everything is new. Manny…MORE
The Riding Reporter: a ride with the Mayor
Tue, 03/08/11
Interviewee: Mike McGinn Occupation: Mayor of Seattle Riding style: Commuting His ride: a new Raleigh Detour Deluxe
At 7 a.m. on Monday morning, I met up with Mayor Mike McGinn at his Greenwood home to bike with him to work. He was kind…MORE
A taste of Mulligan Stew
Mon, 03/07/11
I am an idea man. I've known it for sometime but it took a hobo in the depression to help me understand how to sell them. I'm a win-win guy. Here is my story.
When I was ten and alone down by the northwest side of the Vancouver Avenue…MORE
West Seattle Tool Library Tool of the Week: The Hammer Drill
Mon, 03/07/11
By Patrick Dunn
Some folks have a downright fear of drilling through masonry, even if it’s just to hang a picture. Though largely irrational, it’s still understandable. After all, masonry can eat drill bits, especially if you use the…MORE