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The following is an excerpt from the autobiography of our Publisher, Jerry Robinson called "Listen to Your Father". At age 90 he is still actively writing and contributing to the newspapers. In this excerpt he recalls his father and life with his…MORE

By Micah Summers This week at The West Seattle Tool Library, I unearth one of carpentry's oldest (and most useful) modern tools, the jack plane, which is a general-purpose bench plane. This particular plane, the Stanley No. 5 ¼, predates World…MORE

There was a good chance White Center’s first community Christmas tree wouldn't have power in time to light up “The Triangle” for the holidays.

Located at the convergence of Delridge Way s.w., 16th Ave s.w. and s.w. Roxbury, The Triangle is…MORE

Furry Faces Foundation is staging four "wrapping events" beginning Dec. 18 in which gifts will be wrapped in style in exchange for a donation to help them help animals.

The events are as follows: 1. Dec 18th, 1 -6 pm, at the Rocksport,…MORE

The Chief Sealth International High School's Honor Choir has been invited to New York City to sing at the historic Carnegie Hall this spring. They will be part of an ensemble performing John Rutter's Gloria and Claudio Monteverdi's Gloria on…MORE

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Rain may leave a mess behind. Sometimes it also leaves time to reflect.

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Paddington is the pride of Robin Dalton who along with David Dorn take the 1 year old Labradoodle for walks in the neighborhood or in Lincoln Park. Dalton got Paddy from Seattle Labradoodle, a breed that is a combination of Labrador and a…MORE

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December 13th is the official date Lucia Day or Luciatåg but there will be Lucia Day celebrations all weekend. Lucia Day is a Scandinavian celebration of light symbolized by a young woman dressed in…MORE

Des Moines resident Ava Cobb, 12, stands next to one of the colorful giant nutcrackers on the deck of Salty's at Redondo Restaurant. Ava dances the lead role, Clara, in the Evergreen City Ballet production of "The Nutcracker" in Renton.

A hot beverage on a cold night is enjoyed during Des Moines. Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The tree is located at Big Catch Plaza.