West Seattle - Features

By Rob Clay

It could be said that Kermit Millard Zarley Jr., former West Seattle resident and now retired professional golfer was blessed. Blessed with natural talent or an affinity for the game of golf beginning as a youngster on the…MORE

I know that Mother's Day is this Sunday so I need to write about the World's Champion Mother... my mom.

What was so great about her? Let me count the ways.

She had ten kids. With the help of my dad, of course. I was number eight. He…MORE

By Georgie Bright Kunkel

Let’s forget predominately male sports stadium madness for a while and concentrate on neighborhoods. I have stopped pruning my rhododendrons out front so they will shade my view of the proliferation of technology…MORE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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