Blaine Cook owner of Zippy’s Giant Burgers is hard at work at his new location at 9614 14th Ave s.w. in White Center prepping the kitchen, the walls, the floors and getting anxious about the impending move of his popular restaurant to larger…MORE
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Master Gardeners celebrate their fifth season at the Ballard Farmers Market
Fri, 04/01/11
The Master Gardeners have been informing Ballardites on safe, sound and sustainable urban gardening projects for the last four years with weekly clinics at the Ballard Farmers market and will celebrate their fifth season on Sunday, May 1st.
…MOREWest Seattle High School alumnus worked with Lone Ranger, Tonto, now portrays George Washington
Fri, 04/01/11
Most West Seattle High School students spend their summers hanging around town. Some lucky teens go to Europe. Many go hiking or camping. Les White, however, went to Jackson Hole, Wyoming to act with the Lone Ranger and Tonto at age 15.
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Des Moines sea monster sightings-- Proof finally surfaces
Fri, 04/01/11
By Marion Yoshino
A local woman walking near the Des Moines Marina pier Monday evening was the first to capture photo evidence of the recent string of sightings of "Desi," the Des Moines sea serpent of legendary fame. Local fishermen have…MORE
Bushwick gives new meaning to book club
Fri, 04/01/11
By Samantha Getz, Intern Bushwick isn’t your average “read a novel and discuss over coffee” kind of book club. In fact, it’s more instruments and sheet music than it is reading glasses and Earl Grey tea. Yes, participants of the The Bushwick…MORE
Car Counselor: The Auto Industry - Part 2 – Where We Are
Thu, 03/31/11
This is the second in a three part series. I hope you enjoy it.
As the end of the 20th century neared, the automotive industry was in a period of rapid change. In 1996, and new standard for diagnostic information was enacted and called…MORE
Handcar Hijinx in the 1920's
Wed, 03/30/11
The viaduct over the railroad tracks near our ancient house in north Portland was only three blocks away and adjoined a dense forested acreage just a block away. It was a place for exploring just like Africa. That offered ample choices for…MORE
Pet of the week: Cheyanne is a shoulder dog
Tue, 03/29/11
Cheyanne the Corgi was out for a walk with Eddie and Michelle Conway in the West Seattle Junction on Saturday even though she's officially Stephanie Jones dog. Cheyanne is 2 1/2 years old and is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. "She is from a friend of my…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Cars & Cocktails: Part I
Tue, 03/29/11
In the 1960’s a California boy begged his father to help him build an electric motor bike. The boy grew up and became known in certain circles as the man who brought coffee to Seattle (his name is not Howard), but he remained fascinated by…MORE
Westside School gets their new sign
Tue, 03/29/11
After months of living with a banner above the door for a visual identity, Westside School got their new sign in the ground and on display Tuesday, Mar. 29. The school is located at 7740 34th Ave. s.w.
Designed by Darren Medina (who is…MORE
