Yodio Tours, a Seattle company has launched a new Android app featuring several digital tours of Alki. Created by West Seattleite, Jim Winquist, the self-paced tours combine the free #775 bus and the digital walking tour to experience the best…MORE
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Moving Planet Seattle: Ballardites find alternative ways to travel to the Sept 24 gathering
Tue, 09/06/11
On Saturday September 24, people all around the world are joining together for 350.org's Moving Planet, a worldwide rally to demand solutions to the climate crisis.
In Seattle, 350 Washington State, Sierra Club, Cascade Bicycle Club,…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Save Some Summer by Freezing Herbs
Tue, 09/06/11
The green herbs of summer are here! I am throwing them into everything I make right now. Green herbs can add an aromatic layer to your recipes, which can take away the need to use salt as a flavor enhancer. Using less salt in your diet helps to…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Samoan family 'Field Day" at Roxhill Park puts 'Family First'
Sat, 09/03/11
The Samoan culture in West Seattle, White Center and the entire region suffered a loss with the death of Sweetheart Failatusi on Aug. 16 but as was seen in the family's response in their on street memorial, their fund raising efforts and her…MORE
The Riding Reporter: Bikes, mud, obstacles and beer. Cyclocross season is here!
Fri, 09/02/11
Interviewee: Terry Buchanan Occupation: Project manager at a construction company. Race promoter. Riding style: Racing His ride: Seven Cycles titanium cyclocross bike. "The versatility of a cyclocross bike is what's so awesome and what makes it a…MORE
West Seattle High School is ready and raring to go for the new school year
Thu, 09/01/11
Jennifer Hall, Special Education instructor for West Seattle High School shared these thoughts about the start of the new school year and their first day (after a mandatory furlough day):
We had a great day, and it seemed like all of us…MORE
Local author's new crime novel, Neon Panic, casts light on Hong Kong's mysterious, dark underbelly
Thu, 09/01/11
Charles Philipp Martin has accomplished what many only dream of doing, playing his instrument, broadcasting on radio, and writing, and getting paid for it all in a far-away land. He found Hong Kong, or rather, Hong Kong discovered him. He lived…MORE
Alki teen is one of America's fastest runners
Wed, 08/31/11
While driving around Alki these days you might notice a youthful runner tearing up the pavement, training for next year's Boston Marathon. Matthew, or Matt Haggerty, 17, a student at Seattle Lutheran High School, began running marathons two years…MORE
Pet of the week: Coyote is a siren singer and snow lover
Tue, 08/30/11
Coyote is a "shepherd-husky mix we think," said his owner Craig Mitchell. "He literally came into our friend's back yard, this is about six years ago. He had been abandoned by somebody but had no tags. We tried to find an owner but couldn't. So…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Cool as a Cucumber
Sun, 08/28/11
Summer gardens and farmers markets are overflowing with cool, crisp cucumbers. This mild vegetable is perfect for serving in a wide variety of tasty ways that can replace salty snacks.
Snack foods and dips are frequent culprits that can…MORE
