West Seattle - Features

By Georgie Bright Kunkel

We often think that life should begin with loving parents and progress onward and upward, right? But that is not how it always happens. Sometimes we move inward for a time and it takes trust in people and the…MORE

The Redhead was at the coffee table looking at some ads in the paper. From the kitchen, where I am king, I asked her what she wanted for dinner. I am the cook. She is the diner.

"Why don't you just go down to Spud and get us some fish and…MORE

Victoria McMullen was a happy 22-year-old woman with a six month old daughter who had been married to her husband for a year, living near San Diego, CA. Friends and family said she was good about keeping in touch through Facebook and phone calls…MORE

With her sturdy, yet angelic voice, evocative of Joan Baez, combined with her many no holds barred lyrics, Alki-raised singer/songwriter, Allecia Clemons presents an intriguing dichotomy.

For example, in her 2007 release, "My F@?#ING…MORE

By Maggie Nicholson

An old compass, corroded at the edges, lies on the dashboard of my car. The arrow spins quickly, like arms lurching outward, as the car navigates bends. The road is unfamiliar, and on one side water moves as one morose…MORE

Get ready to challenge your taste buds and maybe add a notch to your belt as it's time for the Taste of West Seattle again, on May 16 at the Hall at Fauntleroy.

This year the event will feature 48 participants, primarily restaurants from…MORE

It’s that time of year when beach fires along the Alki waterfront seem like a good idea, and Seattle Parks and Recreation has some rules to abide by if you fire one up:

• Please light fires ONLY in designated fire pits, available…MORE

Assistant Principal for Denny International Middle School Patricia J Rangel shared this story and photo of Principal Jeff Clark. Clark is often called "the man in blue" for his blue suits and obvious pride and commitment to the school.

At…MORE

When you adopt a Greyhound as a pet you might have a set of expectations. Known for their speed (they can run at up to 40 to 50 miles per hour), Greyhounds are used in dog racing in 27 tracks U.S. and many more in the world, where similar to…MORE

Information from King County Metro

King County Metro Transit is challenging riders to take and record at least 250 bus rides before June 7 on the Route 50 which runs from Columbia City/Seward Park to West Seattle/Alki, connecting Link…MORE