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West Seattle resident and Garfield High School student Miranda Kubasti, 16, is a scholarship recipient to study in Turkey for the next academic year as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs YES Abroad…MORE

Bailey, owned by Patricia Glen is a service dog and an unusual breed from Madagascar called a Coton De Tuléar. He's seven years old. "Coton means cotton so he's as soft as a cotton ball," said Glen, "I say he's a living stuffed animal. He just…MORE

For crying out loud this column has been appearing in this corner for more than 60 years. It has attempted to inform and amuse our readers over the long haul.                                                            Our beloved readers have…MORE

by Georgie Bright Kunkel

In my women’s movement days I never gave up on equality for females even though we women still are not considered equal citizens under the US Constitution. You cannot believe the emotional tirade against passing…MORE

Washington State Republican gubernatorial candidate, Attorney General Rob McKenna shared some thoughts with Robinson Newspapers on his campaign run. Last week we featured his opponent, Democrat Jay Inslee, former 1st District Congressman. Each…MORE

I have a friend who gives me a ride to yoga but almost always leave me to walk home from downtown Ballard. MJ’s Basic Yoga class ends at about 10:15 but it can take hours for me to find my way home.

I have been out of town the last two…MORE

Twelfth Night Productions will present Anything Goes, August 3 – 19. The age-old tale of Boy-Meets-Girl This zany musical features high energy tap numbers, hilarious physical comedy and highlights one of Cole Porter's magical scores. Anything…MORE

As if you need more reasons to indulge in molten chocolate lava cakes, Ballard’s newest addition serves these decadent desserts in take-home Mason jars.

Two months ago on May 19, Hot Cakes opened its doors in Ballard, right next to The…MORE

Neighborhood House’s High Point Center is looking for volunteers to serve as mentors for their Summer Science Camp.

They are seeking help for help on the following days and times: 9:30am-12:30pm, Tuesday-Friday for the following 3 weeks…MORE

John Van Lierop, Jr, who runs a piano studio on Gatewood Hill off Morgan Street has had his cat Morris for 20 years. Morris was purchased from a now closed pet store in the Alaska Junction when he was only a couple of weeks old. When they first…MORE