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Janet Rodgers, director of the Ballard High School Foundation, dedicated her life to serving others. Before her work with the foundation, she served in the Peace Corps, worked as a public health nurse, managed Seattle's UNICEF operations and was…MORE

Thomas 'OMallley (named after one of the Aristocats of cartoon fame) is a Himalayan and Ragdoll cat with an insatiable curiosity. He loves to walk into everyone's house around the neighborhood.

Carl and Debbie Sweetland got Thomas about…MORE

The teachers and staff at West Seattle High School are dedicated to the school and their mission to making the school better. Jennifer Hall organized an effort to bring as many of the staff together as possible. This in light of the labor…MORE

One of the many delights of West Seattle living is beholding the majesty of Mount Rainier, when it is “out,” and while most onlookers will never ascend her face, those who do may first hike into REI for a climbing course and gear.

The 100…MORE

West Seattle artist, photographer, and gallery owner Cora Edmonds will show nearly 130 of her own photographs she has taken worldwide over the last 15 years to coincide with her Pioneer Gallery's gallery’s fifteenth birthday. The show, “15 Years…MORE

Too often, summer passes without a certain touchstone that makes it summer: a beach picnic or Wooden O Shakespeare. Raspberry season passes without a berry, or pesto doesn’t get frozen for the winter months.

Although there may have been…MORE

Spirituality can take many paths because for each individual, life is unique. Only you can determine which belief works for you and come to your own terms with what you perceive to be reality beyond your five senses. At the Emerald Spiral Co-op…MORE

Sunset Hill resident Viola Gustafson turns 100 Aug. 28. And, to what does she credit her longevity? Healthy eating? Regular exercise? Stress-free living? No. Nope. And, not a chance.

"I have a vodka collins before dinner every night,"…MORE

The FREE West Seattle Outdoor Movie this week is the triumphant 2008 prequel Star Trek. The film was originally scheduled to be shown on August 7 but was rained out. The weather forecast is looking like dry weather for this Saturday, the 28th…MORE

Photojournalist Steve Shay took a flight over West Seattle on August 22nd and captured some views of our part of the world from some unusual angles.

With the help of pilot James Young at Seattle Seaplanes.