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Hundreds of West Seattle families face financial crises every day - from losing jobs and the ongoing challenge of single parenting to medical emergencies and other unexpected situations.

So, how can you keep your day job, have fun, and…MORE

Since I like to keep a watchful eye on the neighborhood I also consider Web sites purporting to represent Ballard to be part of my domain. Like Valu-Pak coupon envelopes, neighborhood websites often turn out to be packaged in bulk, with a hint of…MORE

This is the incomplete story of one particular house in Ballard. It's a house that was built in 1926, located on a cul-de-sac near 24th Northwest at one end and a park at another. It's a two-story home that owners described as having a "huge…MORE

Four years ago, a small group of Lafayette Elementary School parents decided it was time for a major upgrade to Lafayette's aging two-acre asphalt playground.

"Grass grows so well in the cracked asphalt that the custodian has to mow it,"…MORE

This month, the West Seattle High drama department is putting on their rendition of "Carousel."

The school has been running plays and musicals for five straight years as part of a growing drama program.

"Carousel" is a dramatic…MORE

As bikini season approaches, exercise often becomes a higher priority. Anne Binder offers an innovative way to kick-start the weekend in a healthy way: boot camp. Borrowing moves from a military-style workout, her boot camp meets every Saturday…MORE

You've probably heard more about the people Clay Eals interviewed for his new book than the person whom the book is about.

Eals spent the past four years researching and writing a book called "Steve Goodman: Facing the Music." A…MORE

101 Things to do in West Seattle

Hundreds of West Seattle families face financial crises every day-from losing jobs and the ongoing challenge of single parenting to medical emergencies and other unexpected situations.

So, how can…MORE

A sailboat moves by, framed in the launching rigging near Ray's Boat House. Amber Trillo photo.

Bike helmets still on, Noah, 6, and Jesse 3, have fish and chips with dad, Stan, at the Lockspot diner. Amber Trillo photo.