A heart has two functions in the human experience. There is the physical side (the engine that pumps blood throughout our bodies) and the less-scientifically bound belief that our hearts guide us in love. In this rare case, the heart’s two…MORE
West Seattle - Features
Pet of the Week: Lacey is a long time companion
Wed, 02/13/13
Emma Epps has been with her pure bred Collie companion Lacey for 16 years. Lacey came from a veterinarian, "out in the country but I don't remember the name of the town," said Epps, " I was 11 years old.
At her age Lacey isn't as active…MORE
Will killing ever be outmoded?
Mon, 02/11/13
By Georgie Bright Kunkel
Have you heard of the 60’s song Turn, Turn, Turn? It was sung by the five Byrds who reminded everyone of the dichotomy of life. I knew that there was a time to be born and a time to die. I knew that there was a…MORE
Neighbor Appreciation Day is Saturday Feb. 9; Local and citywide activities planned
Fri, 02/08/13
Saturday, February 9, 2013, marks Seattle's 19th annual celebration of Neighbor Appreciation Day. In West Seattle you have several activities to choose from.
Starting at 10am Forest Restoration with the Nature Consortium in the West…MORE
Aphrodisiac dining: Recipes for romance
Thu, 02/07/13
By Holly Brown
The origin and inspiration of Valentines Day can be traced as far back as the Middle Ages. There are many stories and saints attributable to what we now celebrate as the Lovers Holiday. But it was Esther A. Howland, aka …MORE
'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (revised)' coming to Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in April
Wed, 02/06/13
Information from Twelfth Night Productions:Twelfth Night Productions brings the Peanuts to the Stage in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (revised)
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (revised) opened on Broadway in 1999 and is a fresh…MORE
Pet of the Week: Totoro has a theme song
Wed, 02/06/13
Samantha Torpey got her dog Totoro (who is a Pomeranian) from a breeder in Mukilteo. "He started out as my daughter's dog but you know she's young so the responsibility ended up being mine. But he's such a great little guy it's fun to take care…MORE
Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Victor Okinczyc
Tue, 02/05/13
By Sabina Dinkakos Victor Okinczyc is originally from Poland and was the 2nd of two sons to parents Anthony and Sabina. Typically referred to as “Papa” and to some more recently as “Vittorio”, he is a grandfather to two grandchildren, Nik and…MORE
Following the Sun
Mon, 02/04/13
By Georgie Bright Kunkel
Be careful what you wish for. Sometimes it comes home to haunt you. But as we all know, life is not 100 percent proof positive. I found that out when my travel agent daughter helped my friend and me plan a two…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Cat atop power pole jumps from bucket in rescue attempt
Mon, 02/04/13
After numerous calls from the public, a cat who had climbed to the top of a power pole at 46th SW and SW Andover, got the attention of a line crew from Seattle City Light. They came out about 9:30am Monday (the cat had been there according to…MORE