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Katrina Thompson and her mother, Kerry Thompson, 68, are taking volunteerism to new heights. That’s because each has officially been assigned a task by Vancouver Olympics officials on and around the Whistler ski resort during competitions.

Banh mi thit heo Nuong - That's Vietnamese for "the best meal in Federal Way under $5."

Actually, it describes the extremely tasty Vietnamese style BBQ Pork sandwich on the menu at Mama's Kitchen.

For those of us still dabbling…MORE

Ed. Note: Ballard After Dark is a new online column on the neighborhood's nightlife by Ballardite Lindsey Johnson.

Ask anyone about local nightlife, and inevitably they tell you about the late-night weekend scene with crowded bars and…MORE

Every Feb. 28, Finns and Fennophiles everywhere honor the Finnish national epic, "Kalevala (Land of the Heroes)," compiled by Elias Lönnrot and published more than a century and a half ago.

There is particular excitement surrounding this…MORE

Taco is a 2 1/2 year old Chihuahua and not a shy dog. We encountered Taco on the playfield in White Center next to Steve Cox Memorial Stadium when he ran up full speed, barking all the way. He practically demanded to be Pet of the Week.

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Here are some recent new business notes from West Seattle:

Bank of America 4001 SW Alaska, West Seattle 206.767.3014 Come in and say “hi” to our newest teller, Lisa.

The Puppy Perfectors, LLC Nancy Hansen, Owner 9629 17th Ave SW,…MORE

Editor’s note: This is the second of three installments of this story. The story continues from the last issue.

Jenny, 28, of West Seattle, is a hypochondriac and experiences extreme fear and medical anxiety every day. She spends…MORE

Some West Seattle families may know music director and teacher David Koch (pronounced “Coke”) through his decade-long staff position with Stage Struck children’s music camps. Or perhaps you attended one of his 65 musical productions of Seattle’s…MORE

I really like to walk. I do it mostly because I have two dogs that like to walk even more than I do.

There’s something about “just walking” that feels good and gets the blood flowing. I love seeing different gardens and what folks do…MORE

Egan's Ballard Jam House, known for its jazz performances, will do a bit of hocus-pocus Feb. 2, as it offers "That's Impossible!" a magic/comedy show.

Rick Anderson and Louie Foxx join Ballard performer Tony Comito for an evening of close…MORE