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The sky was gray but the spirit was green, as were the sweaters, buttons and headgear worn by nearly 50 guests in a cluster of three area homes partying together on St. Patrick’s Day.

The O’Brien family was first to host, with appetizers…MORE

Caprice Kitchen 1418 N.W. 70th St. Breakfast & Lunch: Wednesdays – Sundays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Set Menu Dinners: Fridays and Saturdays, 6 – 8 p.m. (reservations encouraged) 371-2886

Caprice Kitchen is Chef Anne Catherine's own homey café…MORE

Ballardite Kenneth Gilfeather celebrated St. Patrick's Day March 17 with festive green balloons tied to his bicycle.

"I had to do this for St. Patrick's Day," he said.

Dear Green My Ballard: I am not a very experienced gardener, and there is a lot of information out there on gardening. I’m getting confused about what to plant, when. I’d really like to get my seeds in as early as possible. Do you have access…MORE

Here’s a St. Patrick’s Day treat for the gardener. A very low-maintenance addition to the garden bed and it grows wonderfully in containers too.

The Blarney Stone is a huge rock that was set into the walls of Blarney Castle in Cork,…MORE

Dave Montoure and Dean Overton just became the proud owners of a one-of-a-kind item they plan to display proudly, high above their bar.

The co-owners of West 5 Lounge in the Alaska Junction received a new, mustard-yellow guitar that ZZ…MORE

These are tough times. It’s tough to stay calm when you lose your job. It’s tough to stay focused when you are worried about money. It’s tough to stay present for your children when you are stressed. And, it’s tough to stay healthy when fast food…MORE

Doolin is a 3-year-old Newfoundland out for what looks like a mid-winter walk with owners Bert and Heidi Hounyak and his pal Bosun the yellow lab.

“This has been a great winter for him," said Heidi, because Doolin loves the snow.

Spring is upon us. Grass is growing. Flowers are beginning to burst. The entire neighborhood is ready to get out and play. And there’s no better way to take in the sights, sounds and scents of the season than a stroll along tree-lined Ballard…MORE

A family in Colombia and a 20 year old Australian probably knew about a new destination in Ballard before the average local, and when it comes to the one-year old Hostel Seattle at 6200 Seaview Ave. N.W. that may still be the case.

In a…MORE