West Seattle - Features

Stella the Labradoodle came into Robbie Ralkowski's life as, "kind of a rescue," she said. "We got her in Gresham, Oregon from a breeder down there almost four years ago. "We like to say she's a rescue because she was one of the first dogs to go…MORE

Right after the big war, which I had won nearly single handed, I left Boeing in spite of their pleas and my promise to never drive my fork lift truck on the soft asphalt portion of the airport runway near the hangar.

And I was looking…MORE

Update for March 15 It came down to the final hours, but West Seattle-based clothing line entrepreneurs Tomboy Exchange met (and slightly exceeded) their Kickstarter funding goal to make their first run of apparel designed for women in the 40+…MORE

"Lucky Them", a film that was the last project of the late Paul Newman, has been filming in and around West Seattle. Directed by Megan Griffiths the film stars actress Toni Collette of "The Sixth Sense," "Spider-Man 3" star Thomas Haden Church,…MORE

The Alki Homestead, a Seattle Landmark Building at 2717 61st Ave. S.W. just south of Alki Beach, oozes with old-timey charm from the outside with its Douglas Fir log walls and cobbled-stone chimneys. The structure’s inviting nature diminishes…MORE

By Holly Brown

On February 24, 2013 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences rolls out the red carpet for the 85th Oscar Awards. It’s a black tie evening overflowing with celebs, bling, and elegant parties. This year’s best picture…MORE

Bud Plischke got his dog Oliver, a Shih Tzu via his niece who brought the dog to he and his wife, Gloria one day when he was two years old. "He was living with a family that had three Shih Tzu's and they were living in an apartment and wanted to…MORE

press release The Seattle Symphony will perform a free Community Concert this month as, part of the Orchestra’s ongoing commitment to provide free opportunities for West Seattle to experience the transformational and inspiring impact of live…MORE

HaHa's 4 TaTa's, an "evening of laughter and fun", is being presented at Arts West Playhouse, 4711 California Ave SW, on February 23 as Team Tracy and the Walker Stalkers present well known comedians in a fundraiser for Breast Cancer research.…MORE

By Charley Ganong

It's not for lack of effort (or footwork.) Lord knows my bride, Linda, one of  Elsbeth and Jerry's daughters has dragged me through every shoe store around in search of the "Golden Calf"--that pair of boots that have the…MORE