In early April of 1980 some of my friends threw a 60th birthday party for me at Kingston Village. It was a thrill to see so many friendly faces. As a surprise my kids arranged to have King County Executive John Spellman come to the party. About…MORE
West Seattle - Features
Surviving Green
Mon, 03/25/13
By Georgie Bright Kunkel
No, I don’t ever sit and suffer writer’s block. There is always something in my active mind to share with you. After sorting my memorabilia that has rested peacefully on shelves in my office—some for many…MORE
Twelfth Night Productions brings 'Peanuts' to the stage in 'You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown'
Sun, 03/24/13
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (revised) opened on Broadway in 1999 and is a fresh approach to the 1967 classic musical inspired by the Charles Schulz long running cartoon strip. SallyBrown joins our favorite Peanuts characters- Charlie Brown,…MORE
An Untold Life: Todd McClelland
Sat, 03/23/13
By Maggie Nicholson
EDITORS NOTE: This is a first in a weekly series of stories that feature members of the West Seattle community who have passed away, and who, in their lives, cast great shadows and touched many local hearts.
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The Five Levels of Attachment; Book partially written in Seattle is about letting go of what hurts us
Sat, 03/23/13
Editors Note: This story was written for our sister publication, the Ballard News Tribune but has relevance for many people, so it is shared here.
If happiness is all a matter of a shift of perspective and a deeper understanding of what…MORE
Local filmmakers score financial backing from Washington Filmworks
Fri, 03/22/13
Here’s the pitch: This is the story of “a career politician who suffers a brain injury that begins to derail his promising career as he begins to experience supernatural visitors and a growing rift with his dedicated wife.”
Sounds a bit…MORE
The joys of Easter Brunch
Thu, 03/21/13
By Holly Brown
Easter brunch is one of my all time favorite food holidays. I love the fresh spring fruits and veggies that add color and texture to any Easter spread. Asparagus, citrus, fennel, berries, and cauliflower are fresh and…MORE
Bellevue-based tech company makes sizeable donation to Arbor Heights Elementary in West Seattle
Thu, 03/21/13
When Seattle Public Schools decided to host media for an Arbor Heights Elementary walkthrough in advance of the school levy votes in February (both of which passed), it was a calculated decision.
The 65-year-old school is in desperate need…MORE
Michael Stusser's Sleeping with Siri is a cautionary tale; Documentary film about technology's effects
Wed, 03/20/13
UPDATE Mar. 29 The documentary "Sleeping with Siri" by Michael A. Stusser and Marty Riemer has won its first award. it was selected as the Winnner - Best Short Film / Best Short Documentary in the 2013 Big Easy International Film & Music…MORE
There’s a doctor in the classroom at TEC High
Wed, 03/20/13
By Tori GottliebSPECIAL TO THE WEST SEATTLE HERALD/WHITE CENTER NEWS
One of only thirteen members of the Highline School District teaching staff with a doctorate, Michael Town plays down his education.
Most of his students at…MORE
