First Tee, an organization whose focus is to "establish a lifelong interest in golf by engaging children in a structured golf curriculum taught during physical education classes, while positively impacting their lives and helping to ensure the…MORE
West Seattle - Features
New ZZ Top tour features West Seattle talent
Mon, 07/09/12
West Seattle Filmmaker Jamie Chamberlin, who toured nearly 70 shows in Europe and the States with legendary rock band ZZ Top in 2008 is at it again. That project, released October, 2009, produced the DVD set "Double Down Live" spotlighting the…MORE
People I Have Met
Mon, 07/09/12
By Georgie Bright Kunkel
People are curious and always have been. Just think of the early explorers in Europe who dared to sail out into the ocean hoping to find a way to China. When people thought if they sailed far enough they would…MORE
Let's hope new Boeing Prez wears a hat!
Mon, 07/09/12
I am still smarting after reading that a Renton boy has been named President of Boeing and feel ashamed that I did not try harder when I might have made the grade during my 8 years working there.
While I don't know all the facts of his…MORE
Night Out Against Crime is coming up August 7; Not too late to register your block
Fri, 07/06/12
by Mark SolomonSeattle Police Department Crime Prevention Coordinator
The 2012 National Night Out Against Crime will be Tuesday, August 7th. Night Out is a national crime prevention event designed to heighten crime prevention awareness,…MORE
Party in the neighborhood at the 2nd Annual Luna Park Block Party
Fri, 07/06/12
Ola Salon, at 2942 Avalon Way s.w. in the Luna Park neighborhood of West Seattle, is hosting the second annual Luna Park Block Party July 19.
The party starts at 6pm and will conclude shortly after 9pm.
A number of local businesses…MORE
Democrat Jay Inslee reminisces about White Center upbringing; pushes forward in governor bid
Fri, 07/06/12
July 4 was a busy day for Washington State's gubernatorial candidates, Democrat Jay Inslee, former 1st District Congressman, and his Republican opponent, Attorney General Rob McKenna, each marching in multiple parades, and each vying to replace…MORE
Bobby Darin tribute coming to Kenyon Hall on Friday July 13
Fri, 07/06/12
Singer Bob De Dea will salute Bobby Darin in Singin' and Swingin' with Bobby D. on Friday, July 13, at 7:30 at West Seattle's Kenyon Hall.
Kenyon Hall's impresario Lou Magor writes, "When I announced this show to last week's Kenyon Hall…MORE
West Seattle Garden Tour will feature nine gardens July 15
Fri, 07/06/12
The 18th Annual West Seattle Garden Tour (WSGT) will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This year's tour features nine spectacular West Seattle gardens, including a former winner in the Pacific Northwest Gardens…MORE
Pet of the week: Maisy is a fierce frisbee friend
Wed, 07/04/12
Shaya Calvo, Sydney and Sally Calvo all love their dog Maisy, a border collie, who originally came from Kalispell, Montana as a rescue dog. "She was in a kill shelter and they were going to put her to sleep the next day," Shaya said. A vet tech…MORE
