An estimated crowd of more than 500 crowded into Junction Plaza Park to see the official lighting of the Junction Christmas Tree on the evening of Dec. 1.
Marty Riemer, fresh off his announcement of his imminent departure from his job as…MORE
Features
The rise and fall of King County deaths guides public health policy
Sat, 12/01/12
Just like a retail operation might look at what sold well and what sat on the shelves at the end of each year, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office puts together an annual report on their area of expertise: death.
While a summary of…MORE
Thaiku rises again
Fri, 11/30/12
"All the true things must change and only that which changes remains true."
Famous Swiss psychologist and psychiatrist Carl Jung first spoke those words, but now they are spoken again. A Ballard staple and beloved Thai restaurant, Thaiku…MORE
The Northwest Vocal Project: Seattle’s best kept musical secret?
Thu, 11/29/12
By Christopher Duclos
They sing. They dance. They dazzle.
They are the Northwest Vocal Project.
On a summer day in 2007, after a rehearsal with the Bellevue Northwest Sound Chorus, Seattle barbershop singers Ian Kelly, Matt…MORE
Backyard Feast: How to rebuild urban soils (Diagram)
Thu, 11/29/12
By Joshua McNichols, author of the Urban Farm Handbook
If you've ever gardened in the city, you've probably noticed our soil isn't so hot.
Sometimes you get lucky -- like when the former owner of your house used a mulching mower…MORE
High tide is just a preview for next month's King Tide
Thu, 11/29/12
Photographer David Rosen was out on Thursday morning, Nov. 29 and caught the 11.8 high tide on the Alki Beach Promenade at 6:17am.
This is actually low compared to the King Tide that will happen Dec. 15 also in the early morning hours.…MORE
The Green Dragon Roars Again (Slideshow)
Wed, 11/28/12
By Christy Wolyniak
A time when there were no Seahawks or Mariners, a fleet of hydroplane boats attracted adrenaline junkies and diehard fans in Seattle.
Though perhaps forgotten, Ballard has a rich hydro history, as the Bardahl…MORE
Pet of the Week: Friday has friendly energy
Tue, 11/27/12
Friday, a Jack Russell mix, only came to the Guiterrez family six weeks ago but they've gotten to know her well. "She's got the same energy as our six year old son, Ole," said Gary Guiterrez. Friday is approximately 3 years old herself.
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Blade making master & forging artist from West Seattle now offers classes locally
Tue, 11/27/12
West Seattle expert knife maker, iron craftsman, and blacksmith, David Lisch has recently doubled the size of his already cavernous workshop in that large yellow wooden building under the West Seattle Bridge that was once the Alaska Copper and…MORE
Orcas passing by West Seattle today
Tue, 11/27/12
The West Seattle Herald had several tips today that Orcas had been spotted in the waters near our peninsula and they are known to be active lately as reported by OrcaNetwork.org who noted (and documented) their appearance off Point Robinson on…MORE
