Samantha Torpey got her dog Totoro (who is a Pomeranian) from a breeder in Mukilteo. "He started out as my daughter's dog but you know she's young so the responsibility ended up being mine. But he's such a great little guy it's fun to take care…MORE
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Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Victor Okinczyc
Tue, 02/05/13
By Sabina Dinkakos Victor Okinczyc is originally from Poland and was the 2nd of two sons to parents Anthony and Sabina. Typically referred to as “Papa” and to some more recently as “Vittorio”, he is a grandfather to two grandchildren, Nik and…MORE
Following the Sun
Mon, 02/04/13
By Georgie Bright Kunkel
Be careful what you wish for. Sometimes it comes home to haunt you. But as we all know, life is not 100 percent proof positive. I found that out when my travel agent daughter helped my friend and me plan a two…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Cat atop power pole jumps from bucket in rescue attempt
Mon, 02/04/13
After numerous calls from the public, a cat who had climbed to the top of a power pole at 46th SW and SW Andover, got the attention of a line crew from Seattle City Light. They came out about 9:30am Monday (the cat had been there according to…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Rockin For A Cause in White Center; Fundraiser held to help White Center girl with a rare disease
Sun, 02/03/13
Tattoos, beer, and Punk Rock music. Sounds like the normal Saturday night live music scene in Seattle. Except this night fell outside the norm. Rough and rowdy punkers, usually known for their thrashing chords and their beer swilling ability,…MORE
Local circus family mixed it up with J.P. Patches, Jim Henson, Flying Wallendas, & 250-pound tassel-twirler
Sat, 02/02/13
Elgin, Ginger, and son, Lee Fuller, long-time West Seattle residents, performed magic and clowning for a variety of traveling circuses, the Seattle and Spokane Worlds Fairs, and other venues. Numerous newspaper clippings, photos, and promotional…MORE
West Seattle High Special Olympics Team at Husky Deli Saturday for Polar Plunge Seattle 2013
Sat, 02/02/13
The West Seattle High Special Olympics teams will be at Husky Deli this Saturday from 1-4pm gto raise money for their Special Olympics Polar Plunge team.
The plunge event itself is set for Feb. 9. (see below for more info).
If you…MORE
Chess tournament for kids coming to Schmitz Park Elementary in February
Fri, 02/01/13
On Saturday, Feb. 23, the Chess Mates Foundation will hold a West Seattle Chess Tournament at Schmitz Park Elementary (5000 S.W. Spokane St.).
Here are the details:
Awards: Team (top 4), individual, and grade trophies
First…MORE
Mike's Chili Parlor in national spotlight, again
Fri, 02/01/13
Mike's Chili Parlor was featured in the national spotlight before, on Food Networks "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives"
Who can resist Mike's chili? Apparently not America.
Once again the quaint chili parlor nestled on the side of Ballard…MORE
Ballard Oddfellows to host Food Bank benefit concert Feb. 9
Thu, 01/31/13
If its one thing everyone should love, it's the Ballard Food Bank and the buskers who play their butts off outside at the Farmers Market (especially during these cold months!).
Well, those two things will be coming together on Saturday,…MORE
