For kids (and many parents) playing and following soccer these days, the name Jimmy McAlister may not ring a bell. Mention Hope Solo, Clint Dempsey or Fredy Montero – today’s modern stars - and the ears perk up in response to what have become…MORE
West Seattle - Features
My checkered past with automobiles
Mon, 04/09/12
I've been singing a sad song about car ownership ever since I left my brother's car on the Hawthrone St. bridge in Portland in 1939. While it was only an empty gas tank then, I've had numerous occasions to sing the blues.
It may have…MORE
Massive Seattle Chinese Garden carp still seeking a permanent place
Sun, 04/08/12
A large hand-cast bronze carp sculpture is still waiting for the right spot at the Seattle Chinese Garden (SCG) where it has been since the end of February. Donated by Nicholas and Marlene Zefferys to the Garden two years ago, the sculpture was…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Eastridge Church sees huge egg hunt turnout at Lincoln Park
Sat, 04/07/12
Easily one of the biggest Easter Egg hunts in West Seattle was held on Sat. April 7 at Lincoln Park. Staged by Eastridge Christian Assembly the event saw "over 1400 folks," as estimated by Josh Crandall, West Seattle Campus Pastor, seeking 10,000…MORE
SLIDESHOW: West Seattle Thriftway egg hunt was a scramble
Sat, 04/07/12
The annual West Seattle Thriftway egg hunt was swarmed by a minimum of 600 children plus their parents and others on Saturday morning all the quest of plastic eggs seemingly everywhere in the store.
Owner Paul Kapioski said there were 20,…MORE
Hi-Yu Brü Debut proves to be tasty too
Sat, 04/07/12
The first official draft of the new Hi-Yu Brü, the newest West Seattle charity beer was drawn at the Feedback Lounge by co-owner Matt Johnson, serving it to Steve Adams. "He was one of the very first customers when we opened the doors here nearly…MORE
West Seattle author inks book on Mariners
Fri, 04/06/12
Jon Wells wants the Seattle Mariners to win the World Series as much, if not more, than anyone.
The West Seattle resident who publishes and edits The Grand Salami magazine about the Mariners wants to write the book when they do. But for…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Rain and sun mix to produce rainbows and a beautiful sunset
Wed, 04/04/12
Rain showers (yes April showers), swept across Seattle yesterday and as the sun broke through just before sunset rainbows were reported across the region from Kirkland to Portland by West Seattle Herald readers.
Photographers Patrick and…MORE
Community filmmaking project wants your neighborhood story
Wed, 04/04/12
The Next Fifty is seeking participants from Seattle neighborhoods in A Story Runs Through It, a community filmmaking project that will celebrate Seattle’s neighborhoods and the civic life within them, and connect neighborhoods together.
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Time to get your egg on! West Seattle Thriftway's annual Easter Egg hunt is this Saturday
Wed, 04/04/12
The annual West Seattle Thriftway easter egg hunt featuring (no kidding) 50,000 eggs full of goodies and prizes will start at 9:00 am and since the current forecast is for sunny skies you can expect an early crowd to gather at both entrances.…MORE
