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Ballard-area residents love their gardens, whether it’s a luscious edible landscape or containers on the condo balcony, and we’re fortunate to have several interesting and unique independent nurseries in and around the neighborhood.

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West Seattle Herald reader Mark Schletty shared this story with us regarding a large cedar tree in the 7300 block of California Avenue s.w. that was cut on Sept. 3, a City of Seattle furlough day.

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Madison Middle School 6th grade math teacher, and entrepreneur, Kathy Myers, wants students across America to have a piece of the “pi.” The North Admiral District mother of two began a part time “temporary tattoo” business, Academic Tattoos,…MORE

Crown Hill's Small Faces Child Development Center celebrated its 35th year as a nonprofit organization Sept. 11. And, for the first time in 35 years, the older children of Small Faces had a playground of their own to celebrate on.

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While crossing the West Seattle Bridge and then cruising Alki, test-driving the noiseless, battery-powered, zero-emissions Fusion Red Tesla Sport Roadster, letting loose from zero to 60 mph in 3.7 hair-raising seconds, it is hard to find an…MORE

During the pursuit of his Masters in Business Administration at WSU, Scott Goerig wrote a business plan that he hoped might become real one day. His plan called for "Coug West", a WSU themed tavern, focused on good food, fun, and of course the…MORE

Barbara Spooner-Miller, whose paintings were on display during the Sept. 9 West Seattle Artwalk has been been painting nearly all her 93 years. But you might be surprised to see the style of art she enjoys painting. The work is decidedly abstract…MORE

West Seattle resident Mr. Dumdemurter and his family with his young daughter came to Lowman Beach Park just before sunset on Sept. 9. The family spent the late summer early evening playing on the tennis court that is just off the beach, as the…MORE

Mr. Gyro's 5522 20th Ave. N.W. 206.782.7777 Hours: still in flux, call ahead

Reviewing newly established restaurants can be a tricky affair, but Mr. Gyro's, recently opened in its second location just north of Market Street on 20th Avenue…MORE

By Steve Shay

A new book, Adios, Nirvana, may interest many area readers, perhaps even those who generally prefer to “wait ‘til the movie comes out.” That’s because this book is about life, death, and coming of age in West Seattle. Many…MORE