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The 40th annual Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival got underway Sept. 4 with local talent like Great Waves and Visqueen, legends like Bob Dylan and Solomon Burke, and even a few Ballardites sprinkled in.

This slideshow from day one of…MORE

This West Seattle retired former Boeing aero - mechanic, now 88 years young spent most of his working years testing the innards of B-17s, B29s,and B50s until the Aero Mechanics decided in 1948 to go on strike.

So, he went to work…MORE

Viewing “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” the latest offering of Stephenie Meyer’s vampires-and-the-girl-who-loves-them series, is a dissonant experience.

On one hand, Kristen Stewart is coming into her own as a film star. While never a…MORE

I have discovered a great new diet. I am going to write a book and make a million dollars! The diet is guaranteed for weight loss, heart and kidney health, blood pressure control, diabetes control and cancer prevention.

What’s the secret…MORE

A miracle occurred and four of the Fabulosities (my single mom gal pals) were childfree on the same weekend.

“Let’s go away together,” I suggested.

Another miracle occurred where a location was chosen and ferry times were…MORE

Every dog owner in greater Ballard knows about the park at upper Golden Gardens. The off-leash area has become a popular spot for pooches and their pals.

Before the dog park, it was an open field where I spent plenty of youthful summers…MORE

Janet Rodgers, director of the Ballard High School Foundation, dedicated her life to serving others. Before her work with the foundation, she served in the Peace Corps, worked as a public health nurse, managed Seattle's UNICEF operations and was…MORE

Thomas 'OMallley (named after one of the Aristocats of cartoon fame) is a Himalayan and Ragdoll cat with an insatiable curiosity. He loves to walk into everyone's house around the neighborhood.

Carl and Debbie Sweetland got Thomas about…MORE

The teachers and staff at West Seattle High School are dedicated to the school and their mission to making the school better. Jennifer Hall organized an effort to bring as many of the staff together as possible. This in light of the labor…MORE

One of the many delights of West Seattle living is beholding the majesty of Mount Rainier, when it is “out,” and while most onlookers will never ascend her face, those who do may first hike into REI for a climbing course and gear.

The 100…MORE