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Keep your kids from sitting in front of the television and surfing the Internet all day this spring break by celebrating the city's Youth Appreciation Week.

In appreciation of Seattle’s youth and the important contributions they make to…MORE

Sky the color of flint Glints in my eyes I cock my head up

To the left See the pink jet Make the set against the slowly fading horizon

The moon winks at me Like a knowing friend No hearing with headphones

Cars whiz by…MORE

The sky was gray but the spirit was green, as were the sweaters, buttons and headgear worn by nearly 50 guests in a cluster of three area homes partying together on St. Patrick’s Day.

The O’Brien family was first to host, with appetizers…MORE

Caprice Kitchen 1418 N.W. 70th St. Breakfast & Lunch: Wednesdays – Sundays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Set Menu Dinners: Fridays and Saturdays, 6 – 8 p.m. (reservations encouraged) 371-2886

Caprice Kitchen is Chef Anne Catherine's own homey café…MORE

Ballardite Kenneth Gilfeather celebrated St. Patrick's Day March 17 with festive green balloons tied to his bicycle.

"I had to do this for St. Patrick's Day," he said.

Dear Green My Ballard: I am not a very experienced gardener, and there is a lot of information out there on gardening. I’m getting confused about what to plant, when. I’d really like to get my seeds in as early as possible. Do you have access…MORE

Here’s a St. Patrick’s Day treat for the gardener. A very low-maintenance addition to the garden bed and it grows wonderfully in containers too.

The Blarney Stone is a huge rock that was set into the walls of Blarney Castle in Cork,…MORE

Dave Montoure and Dean Overton just became the proud owners of a one-of-a-kind item they plan to display proudly, high above their bar.

The co-owners of West 5 Lounge in the Alaska Junction received a new, mustard-yellow guitar that ZZ…MORE

These are tough times. It’s tough to stay calm when you lose your job. It’s tough to stay focused when you are worried about money. It’s tough to stay present for your children when you are stressed. And, it’s tough to stay healthy when fast food…MORE

Doolin is a 3-year-old Newfoundland out for what looks like a mid-winter walk with owners Bert and Heidi Hounyak and his pal Bosun the yellow lab.

“This has been a great winter for him," said Heidi, because Doolin loves the snow.