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By Pat Cashman

I was walking around a couple of days ago when someone shouted from over a block away. I turned and saw a distant figure waving wildly and running my way. It was an acquaintance I hadn’t seen in years. “Cashman!” he…MORE

By Kathryn Kingen

Most vegetables are friendly. They have bright colors, smooth shapes and are delightful to pick and prepare. They are friendly, even gregarious — but not the artichoke. This standoffish veg doesn't want to be sociable at…MORE

By Chef Jeremy Maclachlan

Every time my wife says she wants my artichokes, I cringe inside and then look at her and say, "Yes, dear."

This amazing and earthy vegetable can be really hard to clean and you may prick yourself, but your…MORE

by Rob Clay 

It is fitting now to shine our spotlight on the fitness options locally as you consider the depth of your resolve to get the body you want it this year.  Will you experience a healthier you in 2015?  With those resolutions…MORE

By Georgie Bright Kunkel

Over the years people have risen up to demand what they considered to be their rights and to share in the good life. But even with any one group speaking out for equality at any one time, there has been the…MORE

By Jeanny Rhee

There are locals that merely make up Seattle and there are long-time locals that epitomize Seattle’s bohemian culture and spirit. Seattle native and Roosevelt High School alum Norman Petersen would be the latter.

Born…MORE

By Amanda Knox

In the wake of Chinese New Year, ArtsWest Theatre has welcomed home ex interim Artistic Director Annie Lareau to direct the theatre’s latest production, Chinglish, by Tony award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang. Lareau—…MORE

By Peggy Sturdivant

Last spring a local writer asked if there was a space in Ballard similar to Hugo House; a writer’s center on Capitol Hill that provides classes, workshops and overall support for writers. She also said, “If nothing…MORE

In hopes of expanding the public knowledge and awareness of the native American art in our community and elsewhere, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society has teamed up with Duke's Restaurant to offer an Alaskan Totem Cruise Sept. 19-26.…MORE

by Pat Cashman

Even after all these weeks have gone by, a friend is still railing about the New England Patriots. “Those guys are cheaters!” he said. “I mean, under-inflating their balls? A baseball team would never do that.” What…MORE