You'd expect that if you encountered a room full of rabbits it would be pretty adorable. That's an understatement. The Alki Community Center was host to Bunny Bonanza on Friday June 14 and Kirstie Lee with Bunnies for Birthdays (www.…MORE
Features
Maggie's Field Notes
Fri, 06/14/13
The West Seattle Herald is pleased to announce a new advice column entitled ‘Maggie's Field Notes.’ The Herald is looking to you guys to help make this work. We want to hear from you. Is your mind churning over a work-related decision? Are you…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Phinney Farmers Market is back on, every Friday
Thu, 06/13/13
If you're looking for a change of pace from the Ballard or Fremont Farmers Market (well, how could you get sick of them?), the Phinney Farmers Market is now back on as of last Friday.
The Phinney Market is open every Friday through October…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Unexpected ways with bay
Thu, 06/13/13
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD
One of the least-used fresh herbs is bay. Several years ago I planted a bay tree in my garden, and I have been rewarded with more fresh bay leaves than anyone could use.
Every December I prune the tree back…MORE
Pet of the Week: Tucker is a star and true family dog
Wed, 06/12/13
Nikki Turpen got Tucker the family dog, a yellow lab, from a breeder in Granite Falls a little over 8 years ago prior to marrying Mark.
Their sons Peyton, Riley and Logan, collectively under the age of 6 all get along very well with Tucker…MORE
West Seattle and beyond, Apple “kill switch” might reduce iProduct robberies
Wed, 06/12/13
Just as Apple products prove irresistible to many consumers, they have a similar draw for would-be robbers by easily fetching hundreds of dollars on the black market. As Seattle Police Lt. Daniel Whalen discussed with the West Seattle Crime…MORE
Catchy melodies worth headbanging to, Mikal Cronin defies description at The Tractor
Tue, 06/11/13
By Dusty Henry
Guitar shredding and manners aren’t necessarily synonymous. Neither are catchy pop melodies and head banging. Mikal Cronin is hard pressed to be stereotyped. Between every hard rocking song he played at the Tractor Tavern…MORE
SLIDESHOW: A peek inside the new Ballard Li'l Woody's
Mon, 06/10/13
Tempting passersby since Zak's Burgers mysteriously closed, the new Li'l Woody's (2040 NW Market St) is finally just about ready to let loose on Ballard, with an opening date set for next Monday, June 17.
Marcus Lalario, owner of Li'l…MORE
Who's that mysterious bartender? The Anchor spotted at Hattie's Hat
Mon, 06/10/13
The Anchor, Ballard’s first superhero, was spotted at local watering hole and restaurant Hattie’s Hat last Sunday. A powerful hero needs a powerful breakfast. The Anchor was downing three plates of food: rice and beans and eggs, chicken fried…MORE
Instant Gratification
Mon, 06/10/13
By Georgie Bright Kunkel
Occasionally I tap into Dr. Phil’s taking on the extremely disturbed segment of society and I cannot believe the family disorientation that exists. Even though in my school counseling career I was confronted…MORE