In the authentic clothing of a suffragette, Actress Tames Alan talks about the struggle of American women to gain the right to vote on Feb. 21 at SeaTac City Hall, 4800 S. 188th St. Her talk is entitled "Soldiers in Petticoats: The Struggle of…MORE
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23-year-old creates her dream job
Thu, 02/11/10
At only 23-years-old, while many recent college graduates are taking jobs they hate or struggling to find work, Danielle Harvey opened her own businesses because, really, how hard could it be?
Harvey, an action sports enthusiast who grew…MORE
Diversions
Wed, 02/10/10
"Fireproof" Calvary Chapel 4217 S.W. Oregon St. 206-935-4487 Sunday, Feb. 14, 4p.m. Free movie showing of "Fireproof" about fire captain Caleb Holt played by Kirk Cameron whose marriage is on fire and ready to collapse. Caleb is challenged by…MORE
West Seattle Senior Citizens renew vows
Wed, 02/10/10
February 14th will be “Valentines Daystar!” at Daystar Retirement Village. Three married couples residing there will renew their wedding vows. The Reverend Tom Scott will officiate, and a large wedding cake will be served.
The three…MORE
Sailing the Mayflower to West Seattle
Tue, 02/09/10
Last week, at the age 46, I was prescribed glasses for the first time. Not Walgreens reading glasses, but “you’re-getting-older-and-can’t-see-very-well” glasses. I have spent seven days trying to get used to my new “progressives”, which I think…MORE
Pet of the week: Paolo found a pal
Tue, 02/09/10
Dean Bershaw found his dog Paolo or maybe Paolo found him outside where he was working 8 years ago. "I don't know how he got there because it was in an industrial area south of downtown," said Bershaw, "and of course he's never told me his secret…MORE
SLIDESHOW: West Seattle photographer captures images of devastation and hope
Mon, 02/08/10
Editor's Note: Steve Shelton is a native West Seattleite and professional photographer whose profession has taken him to Kosovo, Nairobi, Sudan, Sri Lanka and many other destinations. When the recent earthquake struck Haiti it was only a question…MORE
Scared Sick: A West Seattle woman's battle with hypochondria
Mon, 02/08/10
Editor’s note: This is the third installment of this story. The other installments can be read at the links shown.
Jenny, 28, of West Seattle, is a hypochondriac and is exploring different treatment options. Many people who suffer from…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Daddy-Daughter Valentine's Ball
Mon, 02/08/10
Dads and daughters spent some special time together last Saturday at the Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance.
The gym at the new Matt Griffin YMCA in SeaTac was spruced up for the gala pre-Valentine's Day event. CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO PLAY…MORE
At Large in Ballard: The Braillist
Mon, 02/08/10
Joyce Van Tuyl’s life work began in the 1950s with a newspaper story. Her job may be ending this week, but not her work.
Half a century ago, her local paper in Santa Clara County, Calif., wrote about the lack of Braille texts for blind…MORE