West Seattle - Features

by Pat Cashman

Even after all these weeks have gone by, a friend is still railing about the New England Patriots. “Those guys are cheaters!” he said. “I mean, under-inflating their balls? A baseball team would never do that.” What…MORE

By Carole Smith

Upon some futuristic tide Into our waters she would glide A streamlined lass whose smooth design Would conquer hearts in record time

For unlike any other ship Instead of just an island trip You felt like you were…MORE

by Pat Cashman

Valentine’s Day is named for a man: Saint Valentine. That was his name. Valentine. When he was a kid, he got beat up a lot.

He wasn’t Saint Valentine at first, of course. He would have gotten beaten up…MORE

by Kathryn Kingen

It's three o'clock and I am working at my computer. I hear a soft voice calling, "chocolate." A little louder it repeats itself, "choooocolaaaaate." No, go away I say, I'm trying to be good. "But chocolate is good," the…MORE

by Chef Jeremy McLachlan It seems that nowadays the check-out aisle in your local grocery store is inundated with different flavored chocolates. The traditional breath mints, People magazines and candy bars are getting shoved aside by high-end…MORE

Lafayette Elementary students parterned with the Admiral Menchie’s frozen yogurt outlet for the annual Walk-A-Thon this year. Menchie's pledged to treat any student raising over $200 to a day-time Menchie’s party.

Over 120 students…MORE

by Pat Cashman

One of the big news stories in recent weeks---and I know because all the network newscasts lead with it---was the alarming return of measles. People figure it’s a long-gone malady---like the black plague, smallpox and…MORE

By Tim Clifford

When asked what her favorite aspect of the Pacific Northwest is world record holder Katie Spotz gave a unique answer.

“I don’t know if I’m supposed to say this or not but I feel like your air tastes so good here,…MORE

by Pat Cashman

Some years ago, the doorbell rang. It was nighttime, so I did a quick glance at the calendar to make sure it wasn’t Halloween. It wasn’t.

At the door, were two girls in their late teens. “What can I do for you…MORE

By Amanda Knox

The modern, character-driven 4000 Miles by the young playwright Amy Herzog is artistic director Mathew Wright’s latest contribution to the ArtsWest stage. It stands out as a change in direction from the musicals of 2014's…MORE