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Opera singers Hollis Heron and Scott Bessho were directed by David Koch in the comic operetta, La Perichole, Feb. 19-23 at Town Hall. All three are West Seattle residents. Heron appeared in the chorus and can-can, while Bessho played the mayor of…MORE

While watching “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” one is haunted by the thought that director Chris Weitz’s main accomplishment was to create an unwitting homage to the first Twilight film and its director, Catherine Hardwicke. With the…MORE

A great blue heron stands in the shallow water by the pier at the Des Moines Marina watching the sun go down, oblivious to all of the construction and upheaval in the parking lot above him.

West Seattle Photographer Steve Shelton spotted this rainbow, formed as the recent rain showers finally brought an end to a long string of warm sunny days. Walking with his dog Tasha, just north of Point Williams (where Colman Pool is located) he…MORE

Summer Case got her cat Misty a year ago literally as a kitten. Misty's mom, Bella lives with Summer's family and Summer shares Misty and Bella with her whole family. Misty has a habit of batting at your leg as you walk by.

"I think she's…MORE

When she was a girl in Liverpool England, Karen Connolly played cricket and soccer with the young Paul McCartney. She lived three houses away on Forthlin Road and moved to America when she was 11. Today after 30 years as a financial adviser she…MORE

When I am out enjoying the abundant nightlife in Ballard, I sometimes notice things that seem strange. A 4-percent tip being left for a delicious meal with great service. Someone loudly complaining about the lack of seating when they have just…MORE

Ballard resident Michael Wallenfels was providing a soundtrack for passersby Feb. 20 at Ballard Commons Park during of a stretch of very un-February-like weather.

Wallenfels said he started street performing because he could use the money…MORE

Ray Rice, long time resident of West Seattle's Fauntleroy district now resides on Burien's Three Tree Point . He is used to strange sights, like sea lions, eagles, daredevil wind surfers and orcas along the shore but this one tops them all. The…MORE

When "Page Turner: Contemporary Artist Books" exhibit opens on March 5 at the Burien Arts Gallery, visitors will experience "poetry, surprise, fury and wit" in the time-honored visual form of the handmade artist book.

The exhibit features…MORE