At first I thought, that’s a big dog,” Barbara Barney admitted. Her surprised response mimics what other urban-dwellers have said when they’ve encountered wildlife in the city limits of Federal Way. “But then I realized,” she said, “that’s a…MORE
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Extending homebuyer tax credit deadline
Tue, 09/08/09
Currently, the tax-credit statute requires buyers to fully close on their purchases no later than Nov. 30. The whole process of negotiating offers, signing sales contracts, applying for a loan and completing the closing can easily extend for two…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Bumbershoot Day 3
Tue, 09/08/09
Heavy rains continued their deluge on Bumbershoot 2009 during day three of the festival.
Umbrellas and plastic ponchos covered most of the audience at the outdoor stages.
But, the weather didn't seem to dampen the enthusiasm of the…MORE
A Healthy Balance: Stress reduction
Tue, 09/08/09
With stress being a major factor in many illnesses, it is imperative that we follow one of the tenets of naturopathic philosophy and “address the cause."
Without adding stress reduction techniques to our treatments, we run the risk of not…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Change (but not too much)
Mon, 09/07/09
Once I left Ballard for five weeks in the fall. When I returned my favorite place for lunch had gone out of business, my radio station had gone off the air and my best friend had moved in with her fiancé – on Mercer Island.
When things are…MORE
Nordic Heritage Museum: Upcoming events
Mon, 09/07/09
The Nordic Heritage Museum has released some of its upcoming fall events and exhibitions. The museum is located at 3014 N.W. 67th St.
EXHIBITION Maria Friberg Sept. 18 to Nov. 15 The Nordic Heritage Museum is pleased to present the first…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Bumbershoot Day 2
Mon, 09/07/09
Bumbershoot artists, organizers and ticket holders probably all woke up Sunday morning, the second day of the festival, thinking the same thing, "Oh no."
Heavy rains soaked Seattle for most of the morning on Sept. 6, putting a potential…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Bumbershoot Day 1
Sun, 09/06/09
The 2009 Bumbershoot arts and music festival kicked off Saturday, Sept. 5 to spots of rain and sun, but the crowds didn't seem to mind.
Thirteen stages hosted musicians, comedians and artists throughout the day. There was also…MORE
101 Things to do in Ballard: Find New York fashion in Ballard
Sat, 09/05/09
Top Model. Project Runway. By now we’ve admittedly (or secretively) become fans of fashion-based reality television shows.
Chanel, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, and Prada are household names. We might not own it, but we know it’s…MORE
Fall planting seminar at Swansons
Fri, 09/04/09
A free seminar for people who want to learn more about fall planting will be offered at Swansons Nursery on Saturday, Sept. 19 titled “Shrink Your Lawn, Grow Your Garden.”
Greg Rabourn of KUOW’s Greendays Gardening Panel and KCTV’s Yard…MORE