press release: The Lafayette Elementary School PTA will host an auction to help support its ongoing fundraising efforts. The event, “Raisin’ the Green”, will take place at The Hall at Fauntleroy on March 17, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. It will feature…MORE
Features
Eric "Two Scoops" Moore tickles the ivories & souls at Park West
Tue, 02/28/12
Residents and staff at Park West, the assisted living facility at 1703 California Ave SW, about a half mile north of West Seattle High School, were treated today to the honky tonk blues singer and piano man Eric "Two Scoops" Moore of West Seattle…MORE
Students of the month: Emma Suchland and Sam Zisette
Tue, 02/28/12
Ballard High School student-athletes Emma Suchland and Sam Zisette are being honored as Student of the Month in March.
Emma Suchland is an incredible Ballard senior with an outstanding 4.0 GPA. Emma has participated in Ballard’s Biotech…MORE
Jerry's View: Rudy Bundas was my friend
Mon, 02/27/12
For more years than I can remember, Rudy Bundas was a friend of mine. Rudy was a talker, possibly the longest talker I knew. He often would visit Elsbeth and me at our place. Once, while out shopping I waited with Rudy in the car while…MORE
Psychic View: Fear
Mon, 02/27/12
By Marjorie Young
One of the greatest obstacles we face in life is fear. However, this emotion can prove our ally or our foe. Clearly, fear has its uses. For example, if you fear taking dangerous drugs or robbing a bank, it would be wise…MORE
Hear Ballardite's music at Benaroya Hall in March
Mon, 02/27/12
Ballardite Eric Nielsen will see a composer's dream come true next month when one of his compositions is performed in Benaroya Hall by a 40-piece orchestral ensemble made up of some of Seattle’s most talented musicians.
"The dream has…MORE
At age 96 the DeGabriele twins are sharp, funny and wonderful
Sat, 02/25/12
Al and Ray DeGabriele may not be the oldest twins in the world (that distinction belongs to two Scottish sisters who are 102) but at age 96 they are easily the oldest twins in West Seattle. They celebrated their birthday together on Feb. 24 with…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Car meet dominates Don Armeni Park
Sat, 02/25/12
If you drove around Alki on Saturday Feb. 25 you might have thought you were seeing tryouts for the next edition of the Fast and Furious movies as dozens of customized cars, many of them Japanese came to Don Armeni Park. With hoods raised,…MORE
Dispatch from the past: Letter from World War II soldier found in an antique desk
Sat, 02/25/12
When Westwood resident Jeanne Read bought an antique desk from an Arbor Heights garage sale she figured it was treasure enough and a bargain at $20. Once she got it home and started taking a closer look she was surprised to see three small…MORE
The Riding Reporter: An evening with bike polo guru Matt Messenger
Thu, 02/23/12
Interviewee: Matt Messenger Occupation: Carpenter/remodeler/father/event coordinator/bike polo player Riding style: Skilled. Plays bike polo His ride:A polo bike assembled from a K2 Energy Cross bike, BB5's dual brakes, short riser bars, time…MORE
