Opinion

(Editor’s Note: This is a reprint of a column that first appeared in the Highline Times in 2003.)

Visions of sugarplums or dandy new computers may dance in our head as Santa warms up his trusty reindeer for another gift-giving trip; yet it…MORE

From the moment I entered John Newmaster’s home, there was very little to remind me that I was talking to an 87 year old man. John moves as fast as he talks. He’s a bit of a Speedy Gonzales--Philly style

Although John and his wife Sandy…MORE

By Kyra-lin Hom

This week I'm going to explicitly go against the wishes of a friend and infect the Northwest with a bit of Los Angeles slang. It all started when I first heard the term “jelly” used as an abbreviation for “jealous.” I…MORE

When I was a boy in Portland, Oregon, sometimes we got to go downtown at Christmas time where the Elks had rented the Hippodrome building and put on a big show for poor kids. When it was over we lined up and each got a net stocking full of candy…MORE

By Corbin Lewars

One of my favorite parts of working with other writers is the unfolding process that occurs when they begin to write their story. They start out with a clear intention, usually based in the intellectual more than the…MORE

By Brian LeBlanc

Over the past few months, one of the biggest topics of conversation around Ballard has been the issue of coal trains. In an effort to learn more about the issue, I recently attended the Washington State Rail Plan Public…MORE

Nina Laden admits, “Ever since I was born I’ve been trying to do the whole package.”

Although referring to writing and illustrating books, the statement could apply to all aspects of her life. She is so creative she can barely hear a word…MORE

By Ken RobinsonASSOCIATE PUBLISHER/MANAGING EDITOR

When we were kids, the annual ritual of choosing a Christmas tree involved driving to some place like Wilkinson or North Bend and just wandering off the road into the woods to find a good…MORE

I noticed on the Highline Times website that Husky Deli over in the West Seattle Junction is celebrating its 80th Anniversary.

Wow, that’s a long time for a small family business to stick around. It’s going great as it serves up delicious…MORE

By Kyra-lin Hom

Now, I want to jump right in to this topic, but it's been requested that I follow up my Thanksgiving column from two weeks ago. So here's a quick rundown on how that baking with everything BUT any of the normal ingredients…MORE