Opinion

Teen columnist Kyra-lin Hom reveals what she and her friends do during down time, especially in he summer. They hang out in dark basements and eschew many activities because of their poverty stricken lifestyles.

But she - and her mom -…MORE

The closure of the West Seattle bridge for eight hours last week demonstrated how much we will miss the monorail and how much we will need to strengthen and expand the services of the Elliott Bay Water Taxi.

The tragic accident that killed…MORE

Sunset Hill Community Association objects to gas station plan

Editor, Regarding: Project #3004189 - Safeway gas station at 15th Avenue NW and NW 83rd Street

The Sunset Hill Community Association objects to the project referenced…MORE

I didn't want to go to Chinatown. I'd drive around and not find parking and give up the precious parking spot I found just five blocks from the office on Market Street. I spend a couple of dollars in gas just starting the truck's engine. Besides…MORE

For a company flying Scandinavian flags outside its store front, Safeway isn't being very neighborly.

The Crown Hill grocery store on NW 85th Street and 15th Avenue NW is planning on building a five or six pump gas station in the southwest…MORE

I was at the water cooler the other day when Rebekah said "If you want to find a story, get out of the office." She was passing on an old piece of journalistic wisdom that I chose to follow, only so far. I went down to Tully's Coffee on the…MORE

Wow! I can't believe it is the month of June already. This year is a very special year to me, because we have been through a lot together, and your support is totally appreciated! I want to thank all of you who went to the community meetings,…MORE

There is nothing more difficult for a family than seeing changes in their school or their neighborhood.

Last week, my third-grade son and I attended an all-school show put on by the students at Schmitz Park Elementary School. "Honk!" played to a soldout crowd for two nights in West Seattle High School's beautiful theater.

The students were…MORE

It can be upsetting to have a carefully nurtured educational program transferred from a school building in one neighborhood to another school in a different neighborhood.

Much can go wrong during a move. The little things that make a…MORE