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
West Seattle - Features
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
Local historian, author Clay Eals releases new version of his definitive Steve Goodman biography
Tue, 07/03/12
West Seattle historian and author, Clay Eals, wrote the definitive biography of musician Steve Goodman, called "Steve Goodman: Facing the Music" in 2007 about the Chicago folk legend. Goodman may be best remembered for his Grammy Award wining…MORE
POEM: The fifth element
Mon, 07/02/12
The Fifth Element
On the Fourth some drink a fifth And on the fifth cannot go forth On the Fourth some stay herewith While others travel south and north
On the Fourth some wave their flags And shoot off fireworks with zeal On the…MORE
Earthrise Choir forming and seeking new members
Mon, 07/02/12
Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation is forming a non profit West Seattle based community choir they are calling The Earthrise Chamber Choir. It is so named after an historic event in 1968 when for the first time astronauts saw, beyond…MORE
Want to see fireworks? There's plenty to choose from in King County for the 4th
Mon, 07/02/12
If you love fireworks you have a large number of displays in King County to choose from for the 4th of July. You can of course watch neighbors and friends, or catch the biggest one the Family 4th being staged over Lake Union in person or on…MORE
I might have become the President at Boeing if I had worn a hardhat
Mon, 07/02/12
I am astounded by the news that the the new President at Boeing is from Renton and started from the bottom as a mechanic like I did many years ago.
I might have been President if I had been more patient and worn a hardhat.…MORE
Cacti Year-round
Mon, 07/02/12
By Georgie Bright Kunkel
With school out and summer officially here at last the already crowded highways are teeming with cars, trucks and travel trailers heading out in all directions. On the way over to Yakima where a family reunion…MORE
