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Heath is a tri-color border collie, named for his coloring by his rescue clinic in San Diego. To clarify, he was also nick named "Heath Bar" after the candy bar not the actor.

We encountered Heath and his owner, Kim Nyhous, who were…MORE

Downtown Ballard, once a one-sushi-restaurant area, is now a hotbed of sushi options.

Sam's Sushi Bar & Grill at 5506 22nd Ave. N.W. is the longest-tenured, having opened eight years ago.

In the past half-year, three new…MORE

Goslings were marching in goose-step with their elders on Alki, just south of Seacrest Park Saturday, April 11.

Clusters of humans gathered around to "ooh and awe" at the cute critters.

As the school year draws to a close and people make summer vacation plans, join Taproot Theatre Company at the Greenwood Library for some inspiration for summer reading.

On May 9, there will be a behind-the-scenes look at Taproot's…MORE

A not-so-wise man once told me, “You can’t fly like an eagle if you walk with turkeys.” He was right about that one. And it’s a metaphor that we can apply to gardening in this current economic climate, too.

It was the eagle camera through…MORE

When people get a massage they can communicate where they need it most. But Jennifer Streit works with clients who can't talk.

She massages animals. She is also a Reiki master working purely with "life force" energy. She came to her…MORE

Timing is everything. In real estate, in publishing, in espresso, in friendship.

I met Erica Bauermeister when she had just mailed her book manuscript to a potential agent in New York. We met because I’d taken two pies in handled baskets…MORE

The once-every-four-weeks trip to the salon for trims and foil touch-ups have become a thing of the past. Relaxation and pampering at the spa with girlfriends is a distant memory. We are budget conscious and careful about how we spend our money…MORE

Directed by Ron Howard Rated R (Three and one half stars)

“Frost/Nixon” is a generation-sensitive film. Just as being 12 years old gives you an edge in picking up the subtleties of “Hannah Montana,” having lived through the 1960's provides…MORE

Now here is a genuine West Seattle playboy. We met him at the Delridge Neighborhood business expo when he walked by the Herald booth.

When I asked, "Are you the real SANTA CLAUS?" he doffed his hat and flashed his big big grin.

He…MORE