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On a sunny March 31, Gary from Spokane decided to treat himself to a new experience – a shoeshine from Willie Shine.

Gary said he was having a nice time in Ballard and saw Willie Shine set up on the corner of Market Street and 22nd Avenue…MORE

Shana Gray got her pure bred Pomeranian Fifi (Foxy Lady Fifi her full name) from a breeder in Kirkland 2 years ago. Even though Fifi is only about 5 lbs in weight she has an extremely protective attitude.

"She doesn't let anybody get…MORE

The Seattle Municipal Community Court engages misdemeanor offenders with community service throughout Seattle, many right here in West Seattle. The program just celebrated its five-year anniversary, and was just named as one of three Mentor…MORE

Auditions

Breeders Theater - General audition for summer show, "Withering Heights," 7 p.m., April 19 at E.B. Foote Winery, 127B SW 153rd, Burien. Looking for three men and three women, ages 20-30. Bring resume, head shot, short comic…MORE

The signs for an estate sale beckoned, so I followed. It was an error in judgment.

Estate sales seem synonymous with great bargains and possible treasures. But unless it’s an attempt to falsely elevate a garage sale hosted by the living, a…MORE

Egan's Ballard Jam House 1707 N.W. Market St. 206.789.1621 Sunday, Monday: closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, Saturday: 6 p.m.-1 a.m.

Market Street's Egan's Ballard Jam House (can we simply call it Egan's?) must be…MORE

Normally we wait until July for fireworks and since the Fourth of Jul-Ivars show is now history it is rare to see fireworks over Elliott Bay but General Construction chose Saturday night, Mar. 27 to sponsor an approximately 15 minute display.…MORE

After a long, cold winter, all of us are longing for some signs of spring. Chances are there are some early spring greens popping up in your yard right now.

It’s true – those dandelion leaves you struggle to pull up are a great addition to…MORE

For the past 30 years, engineer John Olafson has been in charge of fixing water heaters, repairing electrical systems and maintaining any other nonmedical equipment at what is now Swedish/Ballard.

Swedish has been very good to him, and he…MORE

Author's note: This is the first in a series of articles derived from conversations, which I had the great fortune and pleasure to have, with longtime Fauntleroy resident Morey Skaret. Much has already been written about Mr. Skaret’s life.…MORE