Argosy Cruises’ Christmas Ship Festival is setting sail for the holidays, starting this Friday, Nov. 27.

Argosy Cruises’ Christmas Ship Festival is setting sail for the holidays, starting this Friday, Nov. 27.

FOOD MATTERS | ‘Frat boys’ in Madrona; Les garcons in Madison Valley

Let’s start with the recently opened Madrona Arms, which is bringing a new level of energy into the neighborhood.

Local artists to open studios

Several local artist studios will open for holiday shoppers.

LAND USE | Nov. 27, 2015

Christmas Ship to set sail

Argosy Cruises’ Christmas Ship Festival is setting sail for the holidays, starting this Friday, Nov. 27.

REVISITING THE PARK | Looking for cups o’ joe in the Park?

It was another school day at J. J. McGilvra Elementary School back in the ‘40s, when I woke up early and walked three blocks to Riley’s Café on 43rd Avenue and Madison Street.

SEATTLE SOUNDINGS | Everyone got it wrong

In the weeks since the Nov. 3 election, the media narrative for the most closely watched local races was clear: Mayor Ed Murray won.

THE BOTTOM LINE | From Coon Lake to real diversity in state contracting

The North Cascade Mountains is just a name of a mountain range to most African Americans, but to Wilson Howard, it was a place to make his mark.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Feedback appreciated; more participation welcome

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | More suggestions for community council

MILT PRIGGEE | December 2015

TREE TALK | Magnolias enough to make Scarlett O’Hara green with envy

Take a look at out magnificent Magnolia grandifloras, and it’s not difficult to imagine Scarlett O’Hara swanning into Madison Park and leaving in a huff.

ASK RAY ABOUT REAL ESTATE | 2016 forecast: Bidding wars to continue

This has been a year for the record books.

PRACTICAL MONEY MATTERS | Moving soon? Keep costs under control

Even if you’re only moving across town, it’s likely to cost more than you think.

GARDEN HOTLINE | Bringing the outdoors in with terrariums

Rather than search for a genie in a bottle, why not settle for the magic of a contained landscape?

HEALTHY AND ACTIVE | Ergonomics to save your body

Your headache and fatigue might be related to the height of your computer monitor as much as holiday stress.

AGING WITH CARE | Hospital discharge = full recovery? Not always

Hospital stays end with the discharge, correct? Not always.

AMONG THE ANIMALS | Protection orders keep pets safe from domestic violence

Seattle resident Rachel Bjork got a bit of a shock recently during her nightly walk with her dog, Mika.

Many hands help McGilvra roll into holiday season

Once again, McGilvra Elementary School has seen its strong and dedicated local school’s community make a steady, positive impact on young lives and families.

Bell times changing next school year

The Seattle School Board recently voted 6-1 to adopt a Transportation Service Standard that would revise arrival and departure times for the 2016-17 school year.