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The Herald received this humorous submission to our Tips@westseattleherald.com email address today. While the name is, shall we say "fishy" we thought it was amusing enough to share with you. It's regarding the "West Seattle Fishing Derby" that…MORE

West Seattle Nursery 5275 California Ave SW 206.935.9276 New shipments of Rhododendrons and Japanese Maples now in stock! Stop in this weekend and check them out.

Table 35 Sammy Faour, Owner 4752 California Ave SW 206.407.3474 Now offering…MORE

With so many changes in Ballard these days, you’re more likely to find an Asian-style teahouse here than Scandinavian lutefisk or lefsa.

Interest in tea is surging, and we're fortunate to have several exceptional spots to relax and enjoy…MORE

8 time Olympic medal winner Apolo Ohno appeared at SeaTac Airport Friday afternoon as part of a promotion with Alaska Airlines. Ohno signed an Alaska Airlines Airplane with his picture on the side. Afterward he greeted all of the passengers on…MORE

March is World Kidney Month, so it’s a great time to think about behaviors we choose every day that put these precious organs at risk.

Since pizza is a beloved food around the world, let’s look at ways you can make this typically high-fat…MORE

For travel documentary videographer Michael Murphy, roaming out of his comfort zone is what makes him most comfortable. The award-winning West Seattle resident has made 185 documentaries worldwide for www.tripfilms.com. He shoots for Lonely…MORE

Every year, I look forward to April. It’s a very special month.

First of all, the last frost date is in April, whereupon it’s time to rock and roll in the garden.

Much lusted-after seeds, purchased months before, can go into the…MORE

Nervous Nellie’s, the Ballard coffeehouse at 17th Avenue Northwest and Northwest 56th Street that is known for its toast as well as its coffee, is relocating after the end of the March.

The news is being met with mixed emotions by the…MORE

More than 80 Ballard High School students are inviting the community into "The Secret Garden" for the school's 2010 spring musical.

Ballard High School's "The Secret Garden," a musical adaptations of the 1909 children's novel by Frances…MORE

Jake is one of those dogs, a yellow labrador retriever, that everybody loves. His owner, Jon Durante got him as a puppy 12 years ago from his uncle in Mt. Vernon. Jake will "do pretty much anything for food," said Durante, but Jake does have a…MORE