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These youngsters attend the Alki Kid's Place after school program, located on the lower level of the Alki United Church of Christ, 6115 S.W. Hinds St.

"The attendance is down somewhat because of the economy," said Cheryl Snyder, director…MORE

This showoff gets to run wild throughout Woodland Park Zoo. The peacock is either searching for a tasty morsel, a date with a peahen, or both.

During a long downturn in the financial markets, it’s hard for some people to be cheerful about their prospects for investment success. And that’s not surprising, because a daily diet of bad news can take its toll on investors’ outlooks. Yet if…MORE

In it’s third year, the "Spring Tree" is back at Northwest 75th and 1st Northwest.

“Three years ago we were so sick of all the snow and cold so we decided to decorate this tree,” said Ballard resident Gail Gensler, who helped start the…MORE

(Editor's note: This article was submitted by reader Don Jaenicke.)

As the debate continues to rage about the Holocaust, it is fortunate that we still have witnesses who experienced this nightmare and can verify that it was real during…MORE

Life is too stressful right now, so let’s try to keep it simple. At least that’s the motto behind K.I.S.S. Cafe.

The acronym stands for Keep It Simple Sucka, which is the creed by which Brenda Reed tries to live. Ballard resident Reed is…MORE

I’ve been participating at the Seattle Miniature Show for more than five years now – first exhibiting, then vending and exhibiting. It’s always interesting to meet the different faces that make up this biannual show and, invariably, I always…MORE

1. Define what's going on - tell safe people and keep the information flowing

2. Ask for help - remember, we all need to give, so give others a chance to do so. Practice, practice, practice.

3. Be specific in your requests - it's…MORE

BalMar 5449 Ballard Ave. N.W. (206) 297-0500 Open daily 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. 21 and over

Exposed bricks in a beautiful old space set the tenor for this restaurant and lounge. It's airy yet cozy, big enough for a crowd yet intimate enough for a…MORE

John Harshman is very proud of his America Bulldog Spaghetti because not only has she come through some surgery a whlle back with flying colors but she hasn't lost an ounce of her zest for life. She had a broken leg and had some pins put in to…MORE