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It was with surprise that I read of the death of Merce Cunningham, 90, the dancer who changed the world of dance and art as well. For some reason those who have risen above the mundane seem to have everlasting life and we don't expect to hear of…MORE

Squirrel is rustling in the bushes behind me, while her babies squeak in the cedar hedge. Crow is on the roof eyeing the birdfeeder and her mate stands guard.

Puppy, my cat is mousing in the corner and has been for three days now. There…MORE

A weekend salmon fishing in Westport and a stop by my sister’s garden sent me home with a cooler of salmon, homemade goat cheese, fresh eggs and lots of veggies. I also came away with a renewed respect for Chinese medicine.

I was the only…MORE

Several residents at Loyal Heights Manor yesterday broke into singing Happy Birthday for Dorothy Watkins' 100th birthday.

After moving to Ballard in 1918 and living here for five years, Watkins moved to Grays Harbor for 10 years before she…MORE

Ken and Laurie Tatt already owned a Schnauzer, Ashley, when they learned about a group of people who travel to other states and retrieve rescue dogs from "High Kill" shelters.

Typically, animals in these places are kept around three days…MORE

This year's Ballard Seafood Fest may have hit its peak at early in the weekend.

That's because at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, 10 brave contestants took the stage to compete in the annual Lutefisk Eating Contest.

Lutefisk is a…MORE

"Land of the Lost" Directed by Brad Silberling Rated PG-13 (One star)

One of the lesser tortures of a white-collar career is the day you get pulled into a meeting facilitated by a toothy consultant who cheerfully declares: “In this room…MORE

Have you ever seen a photograph that was very clearly one special moment in time? That's what photographer Carole Ellis is always looking for.

Ellis came to photography after pursuing a number of other careers and avocations. She's been…MORE

If there were any room for a coop in my small Ballard yard and I thought that our two dogs could co-habitate with yummy-looking poultry, I would not hesitate to have a couple or three.

And a visit with Amy Snover’s chickens didn’t change…MORE

One of the best memories of doing the Statue of Liberty renovation project has been the opportunity to hear so many stories about people whose lives inspired the bricks placed around the base of the statue.

The first story that came to…MORE