West Seattle - Features

WestsideSeattle.com was designed to be a news and features and sports website and carries content from Ballard to SeaTac with an emphasis on Seattle's largest neighborhood West Seattle/White Center. 

I started working on California Ave when I was 16 years old, back in 1984, at Penny Lane Records (where the great men's clothing store Mystery Made is now 4537 California Ave SW) .

In an industry where 250,000 songs are released on streaming platforms every day, the traditional record label might seem like a relic.

The pavement at the West Seattle Junction was still vibrating long after the final power chord faded on Friday night.

After eight years of operating in various locations—most recently in Fremont—The Works Seattle is moving to a permanent home in West Seattle’s Alaska Junction.

It's new home is at 4540 California Ave. SW.

Prepare for a weekend of coastal creativity as the Alki Art Fair returns to the shores of West Seattle from July 17-19, 2026.

Starting Sunday, July 12, West Seattle’s brunch scene is getting a Mediterranean-inspired upgrade.

Mark Debenedetti was a man who lived his life as a testament to the power of unwavering faith and compassion. He passed away in early June.

He was honored in a celebration of life today at Trinity Church on 35th SW.

The High Tekerz, a youth robotics team based near Burien and White Center, capped off a busy June with a high‑energy appearance at Gather for Goals on June 26 — and they’re not slowing down.