Features

The thing about being a writer is the money sucks. Therefore, most writers freelance as copywriters, write for Airline magazines, or they choose more virtuous second careers as teachers. I’ve considered all of the above, was only able to succeed…MORE

If it’s an odd business meeting a stranger to interview them; it’s probably just as strange to be the person opening the door. Of course after two hours Frank Cunningham was no longer a stranger. Plus I had so many pages of notes and quotes I…MORE

Lily is a Manchester Terrier mix which by itself is interesting but she's not from around here. She's from Puerto Rico.

She's a rescue dog in fact who was living on the streets. "We adopted her from a couple that went to Puerto Rico to…MORE

Westside School chose Valentine's Day to hold a school assembly featuring a 4-person African Dance and Drum Troupe called Nian Cho Elyno that combined African drumming, dancing, acrobatics, authentic costumes, and a lot of interaction with the…MORE

By Amanda Leonard

What do you do when your sink backs up and both plunging and cursing fail to free the clog? You could call a plumber for a costly visit. In most cases, though, all you’ll find out is that the plumber is most likely just…MORE

Rhianna and Emma attend Kindergarten classes at Westside School (their Dad's were in the classroom) under the watchful eye of Marsha Lovely and Margaret Wilkins and the whole class made valentine bags with individual valentines for each other…MORE

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Roller derby isn't a sport for those afraid to get body checked, elbowed, pushed and fall while zooming around a track on roller skates. It's a sport for tough women who fall down hard, get back up and…MORE

This might be the year I trade out my 1989 Toyota Corolla for a new - or new to me - car.  I've had my little black coupe since 1998, when my newer model Toyota was totaled by a hit-and-run driver.  I was moving back from Canada and needed a…MORE

Riding a bike on Alki isn't unusual in the slightest but riding one that combines an elliptical climber and a bike will get some attention, as it usually does for Doug James who often rides it on Alki. Called an Elliptigo he purchased the device…MORE

West Seattle's Lilli Ann Carey operates "Dance for Joy!" Her 19 year-old daughter, Claire, teaches with her at the Highland Park Improvement Club. Instructor Nancy Fry instructs with Lilli Ann at the Hiawatha Community Center. You can learn Waltz…MORE