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Little traffic delay considering major road projects

Road construction projects can be particularly frustrating during the holiday season...

OVER AND THROUGH | Traffic emergency: Beware of the crosswalk

Seattle and the world are in a bind, the vice is tightening and the space between is lessening.

Finding art in the afterlife

Lundgren Monuments strives for creativity, individuality in remembering lost loved ones

Greg Lundgren, an architectural glass designer and former head designer for Seattle Stained Glass in Wallingford, aims to create a healthier culture and healthier attitude about death. People need to “know the alternatives outside of funeral homes’ catalogs,” he said. “I’m selling ideas — they’re not wrapped up in shopping bags.”

Seattle gets NFFTY for four days

200 young filmmakers coming for the sixth-annual National Film Festival For Talented Youth

While a junior at Ballard High School, Jesse Harris convinced his parents to let him use his college savings to make a feature film. He had been making little detective films with the neighborhood kids since he was 8 years old, and he said he could learn more about professional film-making through making a feature rather than attending film school. 

'Bully' doesn't show whole picture of problem

Bullying is bad.  Those are the three words that essentially sum up Lee Hirsch’s new documentary, “Bully,” and no one can say those words don’t have impact.

Katherine Hershey buys Queen Anne Books

Katherine Hershey is a true book lover. “I love the experience of introducing books to others,” Hershey said. “I like the way they feel. I like the heft of a book in my hands. I even like to look at the typeface.” Hershey will have plenty of opportunities to experience all things books as the new owner of Queen Anne Books. It was announced on April 18 that the longtime Queen Anne resident had acquired the venerable Queen Anne institution from owner Patti McCall. A perfect fit for those worried that the bookstore might have to close or even move.

The turnaround artist finds a home

   HomeStreet Bank CEO Mark Mason and his wife, Tracy, found a unique, but practical, way to choose Queen Anne as the location for their new home.

Magnolia teen wants to "Play It Forward"

Ballard High School senior Scott Mills can’t forget the image of the boy and his makeshift soccer ball.

Queen Anne Chamber honors businesses for giving back

The Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce honored four neighborhood businesses April 19 that have given much and made a difference this past year in their support of both the Chamber and the greater Queen Anne community.

Seattle Center kicks off the golden anniversary of the 1962 World's Fair

Politicians and the public gather to begin the six-month celebration

 Hundreds of people in a celebratory mood gathered in front of the Mural Amphitheater at Seattle Center Saturday morning to remember the day the future came to Seattle – The 1962 World’s Fair.

Teen Night at SAM features art aplenty

On the evening of April 13, the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) was packed with teenagers. They were there to experience SAM’s twice-a-year Teen Night Out, which featured a fine-art gallery of student work, as well as activities playing off the current exhibit, “Gauguin & Polynesia: An Elusive Paradise.” 

Jamie Moyer still pitching to help others

Long-time pitcher and philanthropist continues to amaze with his skill and his heart

 Not only does former Magnolia resident Jamie Moyer continue to defy Father Time, but the famed major league baseball pitcher amazes fans while still being able to help others. 

Looking back on National Poetry Month

Here it is May, so why an article on poetry when April is National Poetry Month? Well, Poetry Month has only been in effect since 1996, and poetry itself goes back somewhat longer. 

James Paul Jones, foundational Magnolia architect

The secret will not be nailed in the closet any longer: 

Ethan Stowell's on a roll and having a ball

Seattle Magazine’s April issue included a list of the most powerful people in Seattle’s food establishment. At the top of the heap was the creative and energetic Tom Douglas, undisputed king of an empire that spans a dozen downtown restaurants.