By Georgie Bright Kunkel
Those who follow the New York Times list of best sellers are acquainted with the book Unbroken that has taken the literary world by storm. It chronicles the life of Louis Zamperini who was an Olympic track…MORE
West Seattle - Features
West Seattle AAA Open House happening Dec. 5
Mon, 11/19/12
press release: The West Seattle AAA office, located at 4734 42nd Ave. SW, will host an open house on Wednesday, December 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Community and business leaders…MORE
The three 'B's' of Thanksgiving
Sun, 11/18/12
By Holly Brown
We have so much to be thankful for this holiday season. Thanksgiving Day itself is a wonderful gift of family, food, and friends. Here’s how we get things cooking at our place, starting with the bird. Our turkey gets the “…MORE
Celebrate Fall Harvest with a “Crush” Party
Sat, 11/17/12
By Holly Brown
Celebrating Fall Harvest is a rich tradition among the viticulture community. The “crush” period begins when wine grapes start to change color in mid to late summer. Picking, de-stemming, crushing, and fermentation occur…MORE
Local indie film "Old Goats" stars seniors, connects with youth
Sat, 11/17/12
During opening night of the independent film, "Old Goats" at the Tin Theater in Burien Nov. 17, owner Dan House took the stage and kvelled (Yiddish for 'bursted with pride, and then some') about one of the film's stars, Benita Staadecker. He then…MORE
Helmstetler lights are tuned up and ready to rock
Sat, 11/17/12
The amazing animated light display at the Helmstetler House got their final tune up this past week and are now ready to rock. The West Seattle Herald was given an exclusive first look at this years show and it's going to be remarkable.
The…MORE
Pet of the Week: Lola is a major squirrel hunter
Wed, 11/14/12
Trish and Seamas Markey got their dog Lola, a golden retriever from Rush Hill Golden Retrievers in Arlington and she was named with the help of their daughter Keely) after the Tom Douglas restaurant of the same name. Lola is now five years old.…MORE
Westside School offering a 'Test Drive' for prospective students Nov. 15
Wed, 11/14/12
WestSide School at 7740 34th Ave. SW is doing something a little different to attract new students. Prospective students for grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 will have an opportunity to "test drive" the Middle School at Westside Thursday evening Nov. 15.…MORE
West Seattle musicians are featured in acclaimed Garfield Jazz Band
Wed, 11/14/12
The public is invited to hear Seattle’s renowned Garfield Jazz Band I as it launches its 2012-2013 performance season with a free concert on Thursday, November 29. The show starts at 7:30pm.
Quincy Jones Performance Center, Garfield High…MORE
Why Don’t they?
Mon, 11/12/12
By Georgie Bright Kunkel
Complainers are always asking, “Why don’t they?” and end with whatever they would like someone else to accomplish. We are so used to expecting the corporation or the government or some institution to do…MORE
