West Seattle - Features

Ruby is a Labradoodle and lives with Jamal, Sarah and Isley Whitehead. Ruby is four years old and was born on the couple's wedding day. "We put an order in and she was born that day," Sarah explained. She came from Springcreek Labradoodles in…MORE

So what is the key to reaching 100 years of age? For Emma Harman, a longtime Fauntleroy resident and progressive 34th district representative in the early 1940s, it seems to be a mixture of vibrant conversation throughout life, a passion for…MORE

A new web TV series is kicking it in town, "Chop Socky Boom". The four-part series, with nearly a dozen cast and crew members from West Seattle and White Center, spoofs the kung fu and action hero genres. The first two episodes were released…MORE

By Jerry Robinson

      When I told my Mom I hitched a ride to the stockyards in Portland with a man I did not know, when I was 10, she was shocked. When I told her he had a badge with his name Albert Wiesendanger (rhymes with anger), she…MORE

Highland Park's own Laura Drake has written and directed the Spring Musical at Chief Sealth based on the Glee concept called "The Rehearsal Room (Don't Stop Believing)" described as " An original musical about building something out of nothing.…MORE

“We must teach our students that they can be architects of the future, rather than its victims.” - Buckminster Fuller, architect and philosopher

That was the quote use by Explorer West Middle School teacher Ben Wheeler on April 26 to…MORE

At 6 pm, on April 25, 2009 Jeff Gilbert pushed play on his iPod and began blasting out "Jumping Jack Flash" by the Rolling Stones to launch the Feedback Lounge. It's been quite a ride since then and the restaurant/bar that pioneered the…MORE

UPDATE May 17 Reflecting the diversity of the community it will stand in the heart of, the way finding kiosk created by Matt Tilton now has color and letters. "We used the best grade of automotive paint on it," said Tilton, a useful fact since it…MORE

Jim and Celeste Mustello got their dog Buck, who is a black and white Corgi, from a breeder in Spokane, picking him out from a new litter. He's now 13 years old and it's been a fun time with him, growing up with twins Laura and Nichole and son…MORE

By Georgie Bright Kunkel

Yes, it is that time of year—when you wake up sweating under the down comforter and after storing it in a closet have the urge to launder the mattress cover and consider spring cleaning. You have already…MORE