By Holly Brown
Some of my fondest childhood and family dining memories have been around Mexican food. Growing up, I ate out frequently with my mom. She always ordered Chile Relleno and a Margarita. I always filled up on chips and salsa! I…MORE
West Seattle - Features
An Untold Life: Rick Novito
Sat, 05/04/13
By Maggie Nicholson
The old man’s fingers bent and arched the strings of the guitar. His hands moved like canoes along the instrument. Each string was a river. Rick Novito, a child then, looked up at the man. His round eyes shined like…MORE
POEM: Thanks Mom!
Fri, 05/03/13
By Carole Smith
Who loves us when we’re down and out Who loves us when we’re up Who loves us whether we drink stout Or water fills our cup
Who loves us when we’re smilin’ And who loves us when we frown Who loves us when we’re stylin…MORE
5th generation West Seattleite accepted to US Naval Academy
Fri, 05/03/13
For many high school seniors on the verge of graduation, the summer of 2013 will be a time to relax before that next step, whatever it may be.
For O’Dea High School senior and West Seattle native Trenton Tibbetts, however, relaxation is…MORE
Oompa Loompa Alert! White Center Dessert Auction Sat. May 4
Thu, 05/02/13
There's a good chance you will see some elements of the classic story Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory since that's the theme for the YES! Foundation of White Center's 12th Annual Dessert Auction this Saturday, May 4th at Mt.View…MORE
Reminders on keeping our dogs safe as Seattle heats up
Wed, 05/01/13
The topic of dogs, heat and safety is particularly relevant as Seattle begins to experience temperatures reaching into the 80s and the West Seattle community reflects on the story of a dog left in an abandoned car at Westwood Village for nearly a…MORE
West Seattle's Kyle Jensen wins award in youth film festival
Wed, 05/01/13
Some people are just naturally creative and explore their talents at an early age. Kyle Jensen is one of those. You may remember that he and his friend Asa Beuhler built a roving "moonbot" in November as part of the Lunar X Prize competition.…MORE
The 2013 cruise season is underway as the Crystal Symphony arrives
Wed, 05/01/13
By David Rosen
The 2013 cruise season arrived in the form of a ship, The Crystal Symphony which is part of Crystal Cruises. The ship arrived around 6:35am and is now docked at Pier 66.
The routine of weekly arrivals and departures…MORE
Pet of the Week: Bentley and Murphy are a perfect partnership
Tue, 04/30/13
Joey McCune is a West Seattle Real Estate agent with RE/MAX in the junction and has two dogs, both Havanese but they are not just companions. Murphy, the younger dog, looks out for the older dog Bentley because Bentley suffers from severe…MORE
The Greatest Country
Mon, 04/29/13
By Georgie Bright Kunkel
When I hear our president or anyone else spout about our country being the greatest country in the world, I become nauseous. I was brought up to share and not to engage in braggadocio behavior. I can hardly sing…MORE
