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Last week, I asked a friend if she could watch my son while I was at the courthouse finalizing my divorce.

“Sure,” she said. “But, didn’t you get divorced a year ago?”

“I filed for divorce a year ago, but it’s taken the court…MORE

Ballard magician Tony Comito may have declared, "Nothing up my sleeves." But, onlookers could not help but notice that Claudia Diorio, an assistant he plucked from the audience, was up his sleeves.

Between Comito's arms and hands, and her…MORE

Danita Hill is very familiar with pets. She has a dog walking service called Hot to Trot and knows a lot of people and their dogs. She's licensed to do it too. Plus her family has a few pets of their own. But the one that stands out is Beardy. He…MORE

If I told you about a spice that could help you burn more fat, would you start to incorporate it in your recipes? How about if I told you that it also does the following things: * Reduces gas and bloating * Assists in the digestion of protein *…MORE

Twelfth Night Productions Open The Miss Firecracker Contest April 9, 2010 Twelfth Night Productions (TNP) is proud to open its spring production, The Miss Firecracker Contest, by Beth Henley on Friday April 9 at the Youngstown Cultural Center in…MORE

He has almost four decades of experience as a premier woodworker based in Ballard, a state-of-the art workshop in the shadow of the Ballard Bridge and a briefcase that holds the secrets of a famous musical interlude.

Sam Peterson started…MORE

The Daystar Retirement Village in West Seattle may not be searching for Bobby Fischer, but the home did make a big move with its new oversized chess set it just acquired.

“I have a dream that by the use of the chess game we can get the…MORE

Orion Gennet is better off than a “bubble boy,” but not by much.

“I don’t have just a ‘peanut boy,’” said Maria Gennet, of her three year-old, food-sensitive son. She uses the term to mean those kids allergic to just peanuts. Unfortunately…MORE

Retired letter carrier Gerald A. McBreen won AARP's "Six-Word Memoirs Contest.

For his Most Memorable Meal McBreen wrote: "Swear words - got soap for dinner."

McBreen delivered mail in Federal Way during the late 70's and early 80'…MORE

With its official flower—the daffodil—in full bloom, the West Seattle Art Club will celebrate its 100th year with a centennial tea next Sunday, April 11th, from 2-4 pm at the West Seattle Library. Thirty members strong since 1910—and limited by…MORE