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By Pat Cashman

Ten years ago this month, the author delivered a commencement address to the graduating class of Highline Community College. Here, in part, are those remarks---with only a few additions tossed in: I stand before you…MORE

More than 1000 elementary school students were present for an event staged by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society on June 5 that they called "A Group Hug for the Homestead."

The event featured Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen…MORE

Save the date, June 20-21 marks a sacred annual tradition in Burien, The Wild Strawberry Festival! Downtown Burien will once again be transformed as we gather to celebrate together as a community. The festival will include a stage with live…MORE

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) 2015 Field Day 
event is scheduled for the weekend of June 27-28. This is an 
annual, nationwide event during which amateur radio operators 
simulate operating their radio equipment under emergency 
…MORE

By Tim Robinson              In the 1950-60's, along Ambaum Boulevard near W 118th St., for many years, stood a sign; “Fill Dirt Wanted”. The sign was posted by Clarence Gresset, long time resident and local historian who owned the property. The…MORE

 By Tim Robinson              In the 1950-60's, along Ambaum Boulevard near SW 118th St., for many years, stood a sign; “Fill Dirt Wanted”. The sign was posted by Clarence Gresset, long time resident and local historian who owned the property.…MORE

By Peggy Studivant

We were standing next to each other waiting to unfurl a banner between us for the 17th of May Parade. After the Nordic Heritage Museum group moved into position Elaine Ike said to me, “Do you know what’s going to happen…MORE

By Regional Administrator Calvin Goings, U.S. Small Business Administration Executive Director Beto Yarce, Ventures

At the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) one of our major strategic goals is to strengthen entrepreneurial education…MORE

By Kathryn Kingen

Hey, Sweet Pea, is that you? Why, I hardly recognized you, you look so fresh and fabulous, even downright stylish.

Let's face it, peas have come a long way since we were kids. Their humble beginnings, from the box…MORE

By Chef Jeremy Maclachlan

Spring has sprung and the peas are winding their way up trellises across the Pacific Northwest. My favorite type of pea out there is the English pea. These little pearls of sweetness are great right off the vine…MORE