Keeping the carousel safe from democracy during the November 30 anti-WTO protests.

December in the Garden

The holiday season reminds us to be grateful for the bounty of the earth that feeds us. But in order for the land to be fertile, we have to give something back. Luckily, composting makes this easy.

Letters to the Editor

Sustainable seafood, Paul Allen's highrise South Lake Union development, tax reform and the immorality of wearing fur pique our readers' interest.

There From Here

Burke-Gilman Trail through Ballard: Can the Shilshole Speedway be Tamed?

The Burke-Gilman Trail recently drew one step nearer connecting to its final rest stop at Golden Gardens Park in Ballard, at least on paper.

Looking for Home: University District street kids hope for a better life

Homeless youths and service providers talk about the University District.

Good Food

Good Food

U District Restaurants--the Melting Pot of Seattle's North End

One area of steady improvement in the University District is the food. I spent a recent week pigging my way up this celebrated street, from bottom to top. Here are the highlights.

University District

UW Grad Student Union Doubles Its Numbers

With Research and Staff Assistants at the University of Washington recently joining the 1,500 Teaching Assistants, readers, graders, and tutors who were already members, the union ranks more than doubled to 3,700 members.

Fine Roman Hand

Raggedy Ann and Andy Still Delight

Few books of any kind have such merit that they capture the hearts of readers year after year. One of my favorites from my earliest childhood is The Raggedy Ann Stories by Johnny Gruelle.

U District, Ravenna and Roosevelt

Shops for All Seasons

Here are my suggestions for staying out of the mall this holiday and, perhaps, exploring some of the multicultural festivities happening right here in the neighborhood.

What About Fishermen's Terminal?

The Port of Seattle will decide on December 11 whether or not to allow pleasure boats to moor at Fishermen's Terminal.

Roosevelt

Peace cafe offers political activism or just a cup of joe

It is not unusual for a coffeehouse to have couches or for its walls to be papered with politically oriented messages, but it is uncommon for a cafe to be a non-profit organization. However, that is only the beginning of what sets the Peace Cafe apart.

Teacher Ted

Advertising Restricted in Seattle Schools, Junk Food Should be Next

Advertising will be drastically reduced in Seattle schools; Teacher Ted would like to see junk food be the next thing cut.

Tent City Moves to Haller Lake

Tent City, the roving encampment of around 100 homeless people, set down stakes in Haller Lake this month, with plans to stay until January 5.

U District

All for Kids

Chauni Haslet and her staff at All For Kids have just the thing for kids of all ages, Harry Potter fans or not.

Roger's Home Journal

Roger's Home Journal

Region Braces for Seismic Terrier Attack

Preparing for the next earthquake that may shake us like a small dog with a big attitude.

Wallingford Steps

Seattle Parks and Recreation will host a public meeting to decide the future of the Wallingford Steps project on Monday, December 10.

U District

A.C. Sherpa

A.C. Sherpa owns the Himalayan Sherpa restaurant on University Way.

Citizen Review Board to Oversee Police

The last hurdle has finally been cleared and a new, citizen-based review panel will be formed to oversee police-related internal investigations.

Books Teach Kids to Dream Big and Get Along

Kids' books Cinderdog and the Wicked Stepcat and Daisy the Firecow reviewed.

Boating

Holiday

Captain Christmas Comes to Center for Wooden Boats

Kids and their families can meet Captain Christmas and spend an afternoon with nautical activities, cookies and more on Sunday, December 16.

Hash

A man walks around inside a North Aurora grocery store. A security employee sees him put a package of Gulf prawns inside his jacket, then a 22-ounce Sapporo beer...

Money Muse

Money Muse

Investment Clubs Offer Education and Fun

For many individual investors, investment clubs are an excellent way to increase financial knowledge and form new friendships. Truly adventurous investors may even form their own investing clubs--here's how.

Celebrate Holidays by Sharing

Great ideas for getting involved and giving back to the community this holiday season.