By Kyra-lin Hom
Does viewing violence in media trigger violent action? In high school, I wrote a column on the correlation between violent video game play and violent behavior. I polled several of my high school peers (both genders) on…MORE
Opinion
Planting A Life: How Keeping A Garden is Good for the Soul (February)
Sat, 02/09/13
By Rev. Judith Laxer
I don’t know if the groundhog saw his shadow or not, but to anyone who is paying attention, Spring has arrived. Green shoots are emerging from soggy soil. Buds are forming on awakening trees. Pink primrose peeks…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Resilience 101, Part 2 -- "Ambulance Girl"
Wed, 02/06/13
It has been over a week since I attended the “Ballard Prepares” emergency training in the Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society’s set room at Crown Hill Neighborhood Center. I would be remiss if I didn’t share the experience and its lessons. For…MORE
Jerry's View: It's a dog's life
Mon, 02/04/13
My kids care about me and my time alone since I lost Elsbeth 18 months ago. They offered to get me a dog to keep me company and maybe gnaw at a solicitor's ankles when I am trying to nap.
I love dogs. The truth is I think I'd have trouble…MORE
Tattoo Removal
Mon, 02/04/13
By Kyra-lin Hom
Ow. Ow. No seriously, ow. Forgive me if I seem a bit off my game this week. Earlier today I had my first tattoo removal session. Then I thought, “well I had to take the day off work anyway so...” and rescheduled my…MORE
21st Century Viking: Vote No On The School Levies
Thu, 01/31/13
By Brian LeBlanc
Just over three months after the 2012 General Election, Seattle voters are being asked to consider two levies to fund education. I am urging you to vote No on both of these levies. I don’t think it is fair to try and pass…MORE
Jerry's View: House calls can be hazardous for doctors
Wed, 01/30/13
The latest flu scare in the Northwest prompted me to recall an event from the days of my youth.
There was a lot of scarlet fever, mumps, chicken pox, diphtheria, small pox and pneumonia when I was growing up in Portland in the ‘20's and ‘…MORE
Our veterans should be remembered every day
Wed, 01/30/13
A long-time Burien resident and United States Air Force veteran of World War II, Ed Allen, wrote short stories about war experiences that included tales of fiery parachute airplane bailouts, critical casualties, and crash landings.
Flying…MORE
An overview of the White Center Library debate
Wed, 01/30/13
By Rachael LevineSPECIAL TO THE HIGHLINE TIMES
(Editor’s Note: Rachael Levine is the former president of the White Center Library Guild. She led the fight against closure of the White Center and Boulevard Park libraries. King County…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Resilience 101 (SLIDESHOW)
Wed, 01/30/13
When my friend heard there was an opportunity for 90 Ballardites to receive emergency preparedness training, she thought it would be good to do together. She was so busy contacting me that she didn’t read the small print. So while I got excited…MORE
