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Karate kid

Katie Chao of Queen Anne continued her winning ways by taking first and second place trophies at the recent Washington State Invitational Karate Championships held May 8 at Edmonds Community College.

Ballet in the Village

Village Ballet at Magnolia Community Center will present its spring recital at 5:30 p.m., Friday, June 11, in the Catherine Blaine School auditorium.

Locals to help Haitian orphans

Queen Anne, Magnolia residents raise cash through bake sales

After a spur of the moment humanitarian endeavor in Ecuador nine years ago, Leah Hullinger and her family found an equally unexpected passion that led them to support orphans and abandoned children in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti.

Taproot premiere after fire

The start of a new era for fire-damaged theatre, neighborhood

Taproot Theatre patrons will need to take a look at the mural beside the theater building to remember what happened last fall. With seats back in their places, new carpet and fresh paint, the theater celebrates the same idea as its production: new beginnings.

'The Hurt Locker' leads the pack in new top 10 format

The Oscar Issue

Some people profess to find them boring, but anyone who's paying attention knows that the Oscars keep snapping into new patterns like a crazy kaleidoscope.

Families gear up for fireworks

Kerry Park, Bhy Kracke are hot viewing spots

Even though the weather seems to be trying to trick Seattleites into thinking summer might never come, families are ready to celebrate the Fourth of July in true summer fashion. For most, this means spending time with friends and family, lighting up the grill to barbecue American favorites or heading out of town for a short vacation.

Storey: Writer, activist

Josephine Ann Oass Storey, elder daughter of Alfred and Josephine Oass, passed away on Aug. 27, 2009, in Seattle. She was buried at Calvary Cemetery next to her husband of 47 years, Bernard J. Storey on Aug. 31.Born Nov. 9, 1921 in Bremerton, Wash., JoAnn moved to Seattle wehre she graduated from the University of Washington in 1943 with a degree in journalism. She was a member of Theta Sigma Phi, a professional journalism honorary, and a Alpha Chi Omega Sorority.

Passage of Mercer fix still bumpy

Though some may consider the final $30 million needed to fix the Mercer Mess the final nail in the coffin of a misguided project, others ask: Could it be any worse?

Feelin' it

Queen Anne Fun Run returns

The trifecta of Queen Anne activities-the annual Fun Run, Children's Parade and Sidewalk sale-are hitting the streets of Queen Anne again this Saturday, July 10. The Fun Run raises money for the Queen Anne Helpline, which aids members of the community during periods of struggle and need.

Falcons fly on to win b-ball championship

Seattle Pacific University clinched the Great Northwest Athletic Conference championship last week, its first outright championship in four years.

Upper QA merchants merge with chamber

The Upper Queen Anne Merchants Association and the Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce have merged to form a singular place of support for the Queen Anne business community.

Awww...Rats!

Warm winter, recycling program may be contributing to vermin sightings

The city of Seattle started a new composting system last year, making us home to one of the most successful recycling programs in the country.A year later, some Magnolia and Queen Anne residences believe that the combination of the new rules on composting, which allow meat and dairy in the city's food and yard waste bins, and a milder winter has contributed to an increase in our rat population.

A Seattle Lens on Global Ties

Queen Anne man’s photos at MOHAI

The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) has opened a powerful exhibit of photographs taken around the world by Bill Stafford, President of the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle and resident of Queen Anne. Stafford has traveled the globe in his work positioning the region as an international leader. His photographs speak to the ties the Seattle area has with the global community.

Summer days at the drags

Ramblings

Recently, I got an e-mail announcing that Pacific Raceways, out in Kent, was celebrating its 50th anniversary in business. Also, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) would be holding its Northwest Nationals at the track.

Fatima artwork on display at Magnolia Starbucks

‘Year of the Tiger’ artwork will be sold at school’s upcoming auction

Unique, one-of-a-kind art pieces created by each class (K-8) of Our Lady of Fatima will be displayed through April 13 at Starbucks in Magnolia Village.The class projects vary in size and style and were inspired by this year's auction theme "The Year of the Tiger."