When you read the words "Shop Local", what do you really hear? Is it a slogan propped up by the local chamber of commerce as some sort of obligatory business notion. Is it the plaintive and hopeful request of a small business that you patronize…MORE
Opinion
The Deep Bore Tunnel Controversy
Tue, 11/30/10
By City Councilmember Nick Licata with assistance from Newell Aldrich
Replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct has more twists and turns than a Hitchcock movie, and the final credits are still a long way off. The latest plot twist introduces two…MORE
Measuring memories through past columns
Tue, 11/30/10
The Make a Wish Foundation reminds us that, "Lives are measured in memories, not years." Some memories are found in old yellow newspapers. These are some of mine.
July 4th, 2001: I wrote, "Ladies, let's celebrate our freedom. Let the…MORE
Thanksgiving was on the Mark at Burien restaurant
Tue, 11/30/10
So, what's one to do for Thanksgiving, if they're single, don't have a local family or hate to cook?
Well, I'll tell you what I did. I headed down to the Mark Restaurant in Burien.
On the 23rd, I was perusing my emails and came…MORE
Girls learn the ropes at local business
Tue, 11/30/10
Meet a couple of ambitious youngsters we bumped into when we dropped into Page 2 Books in Burien this week.
The charming owner, Gayle Collins introduced me. At left is Lorena Lemurs, 12th grader at Mt Rainier High, who plans on becoming a…MORE
We owe a debt of gratitude for those who protect and serve
Thu, 11/25/10
By Ken Robinson Watching a garage fully involved in fire from the perspective of a TV helicopter the other day I saw something familiar but which many of us take for granted. It was the sight of a firefighter moving purposefully up to the face of…MORE
The thanks go to you this Thanksgiving
Thu, 11/25/10
We want to thank you.
We have been bringing you community news for a very long time now, since 1896 in the Ballard News Tribune, Since 1923 in the West Seattle Herald and since 1945 in the Highline Times.
We understand that what…MORE
Rosie the Newfoundland's death can save lives if we are willing to listen and make changes
Wed, 11/17/10
(Editor's Note: The Board of Directors of the Newfoundland Club of Seattle wrote the following op-ed after attending the vigil for Rosie, the Newfoundland dog shot by Des Moines police. They said their hope is that this event can bring the…MORE
PHOTOS: An old world charmer with territorial view
Tue, 11/16/10
(Editor's Note: Jerry Robinson was scanning the trees and the water last week for an usual sights.)
MOREWorkers advancing in Des Moines Marina war zone
Mon, 11/15/10
"Many times I've heard this comment, 'It's starting to look less like a war zone and more like a marina again' or something similar, from people walking by or through the Des Moines Marina this past month, " observed Doreen Torseth, contract…MORE
