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Ristorante Picolino, owned and operated by Tom Bailiff, recently opened in the Sunset Hill area of Ballard and shines like a new penny with fresh paint and new plantings.

But this restaurant does more than just look good on the outside…MORE

Oh, dear. Much to do and just look at this day! It’s Monday morning and I’m out in the garden in only my shirtsleeves. I think I’m coming down with a severe case of Sunny-day-itis. It hits when you least expect it, and often coincides with that…MORE

Local West Seattle artist Monica Rodriguez Pieratt has created a new collection that proves you really can make something out of nothing, or at least out of things you find around the house.

Pieratt’s latest work, titled "El Emmascarado…MORE

“Why does it seem like every time I take my car in for an oil change I end up with a list of other items that my car needs?”

That is a great question. I realize that time and money both seem to be in short supply now-a-days and when you…MORE

Some things, like fine wines, get better with age. But a certificate of deposit (CD) is not one of them.

If you have a maturing CD, you need to decide what to do with it — and the earlier you make this decision, the better off you’ll be.…MORE

The Admiral Theater has found a couple to participate in its “Mamma Mia!” themed wedding, and their story is particularly appropriate for the event.

Melodie Anderson, 64, and John Babcock, 60, have been dating, on and off, for the past 18…MORE

We love our microbrews. We love tasty bar food. There’s a one stop shop by the name of Jolly Roger Taproom.

Jolly Roger is the restaurant associated with Ballard’s Maritime Pacific Brewing Company, founded in 1990 by Ballard resident…MORE

In today’s economy it can be difficult to find quality entertainment with a tight budget, but this weekend the intriguing sounds of jazz act the Katie Voss Trio will be playing a free, all ages show at Easy Street Records.

The trio…MORE

I look out Through big windows Into a four a.m. sky,

Trash is kicked up in the wind And floats down like flailing butterflies. Monarchs, I think.

Though the trip, not as long Is as beautiful. Against the night sky,

Bruised by…MORE

In 2009, we're focusing on our values, starting with Hope.

The eight Safety Net core values are:

Hope Kindness Security Community Humor Power Learning Effectiveness

With major political shifts in our nation, polls say we're…MORE