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Seattle Beer Week, an extravagant excuse to drink lots of good beer, is kicking off on Thursday, May 9. From May 9 to May 19, various Ballard and Fremont joints will be hosting beer events, and your favorite neighborhood breweries will also be…MORE

By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD

Don’t have time to cook from scratch some nights? Not to worry, as long as you avoid those packaged convenience meals from the store. They are sodium-laced and, let’s face it, not very good.

Make your own…MORE

By Georgie Bright Kunkel

Let’s forget predominately male sports stadium madness for a while and concentrate on neighborhoods. I have stopped pruning my rhododendrons out front so they will shade my view of the proliferation of technology…MORE

With the National Film Festival for Talented Youth now behind them, the students of Ballard High School's video production class is at it again.

Three shorts by ten Ballard High School video students have won two of the major prizes and an…MORE

By Holly Brown

Some of my fondest childhood and family dining memories have been around Mexican food. Growing up, I ate out frequently with my mom. She always ordered Chile Relleno and a Margarita.  I always filled up on chips and salsa! I…MORE

By Maggie Nicholson

The old man’s fingers bent and arched the strings of the guitar. His hands moved like canoes along the instrument. Each string was a river. Rick Novito, a child then, looked up at the man. His round eyes shined like…MORE

By Carole Smith

Who loves us when we’re down and out Who loves us when we’re up Who loves us whether we drink stout Or water fills our cup

Who loves us when we’re smilin’ And who loves us when we frown Who loves us when we’re stylin…MORE

For many high school seniors on the verge of graduation, the summer of 2013 will be a time to relax before that next step, whatever it may be.

For O’Dea High School senior and West Seattle native Trenton Tibbetts, however, relaxation is…MORE

Friday, May 3

Rainbow Bingo

What: Fun, bingo games, great food, beverages, general frivolity and lovely prizes. The menu will include wonderful items such as Crab Cakes, Polish Sausages, Cob Salads, and more. Come at 6pm for food…MORE

By Dan Howes

There are two important facts about Iron Man 3. One is that, unlike its predecessors, the latest film in the hugely popular Marvel franchise is written and directed by the very talented Shane Black, who made a writing career…MORE