Many people put their cars on pedestals and classic car owners from all over the region came to Burien's Hot August Nights event on Saturday, Aug. 7. Although it was not exactly hot due to the rain, plenty of people showed up to see the cars. Car…MORE
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Twelfth Night Productions Celebrates Fifteen Years with How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
Sun, 08/08/10
Twelfth Night Productions (TNP) is excited to celebrate our fifteenth year producing theater with How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying. In addition to producing high quality, community theater and providing an artistic outlet for…MORE
Karate Kid is satisfying with an easy grace
Sun, 08/08/10
The toughest challenge young Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) faces when he gets off the plane in China—tougher than those bullies we know he will inevitably meet—is the title of the film. As a title, “The Karate Kid,” says all the wrong things: “Here’s…MORE
Ballard Big Picture: After 50 years, Beavers return to the dam
Sat, 08/07/10
After 50 years away, more than 30 Beavers converged on Zesto's across from Ballard High School Aug. 7 for a pre-reunion shindig bearing yearbooks, classic cars and a lifetime of stories.
Norm Gustafson, a member of the Ballard High School…MORE
Mayor McGinn using Twitter to share photos
Sat, 08/07/10
Mayor Mike McGinn was in West Seattle today using Twitter and the Twitpic feature to share some photos of a cleanup on Delridge and some reforestation efforts in Longfellow creek. The link to his Twitter feed is http://twitter.com/mayormcginn…MORE
Rotary totem pole restorer from West Seattle also handles da Vinci, Monet
Sat, 08/07/10
As most in West Seattle know, the totem pole from Rotary Viewpoint was stolen last November, recovered, repaired, restored, reinstalled, and will be re-dedicated Aug. 10. And while South Dakotan Native artist Robin Young originally carved the…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Ice on a stick!
Sat, 08/07/10
The familiar tune of the Popsicle cart as it drives through your neighborhood is a great reminder of summers past. It’s also a reminder of a refreshing way to stay cool on a hot day.
Popsicles can be a great, low-calorie treat because it…MORE
Blue Angels land in Tukwila
Fri, 08/06/10
Lt. Rob Kurrle, a North Carolina native, has come to the Puget Sound area for Seafair. In the past few days he has toured the Pike Place Market and Safeco Field and visited Tukwila's Museum of Flight.
Now he's looking forward to the…MORE
Alki included as attractive "daycation spot" on new website
Fri, 08/06/10
A new "daycation" website places Alki above the rest. It is www.cooldaytrips.com and is operated by Magnolia resident Fiona Gardella. A former Microsoft employee from Adelaide, Australia she loves day-tripping with her rubber soles. That means…MORE
Pet of the week: Scooby Doo is all about cats and rats
Wed, 08/04/10
Larry and Sherry Luke got Scooby Doo at the Animal Shelter on Elliott Avenue about four years ago. He's a Coon Hound. "He's a lap dog and likes to snuggle under the covers," said Sherry.
"They are tracking dogs," said Larry, " they were…MORE