By Francine Keller As a volunteer for the American Heart Association, I had the unique opportunity to participate in the American Heart Association’s Education and Lobby Day at the Capitol in Olympia on February 13.
I am a heart attack…MORE
West Seattle - Features
Journey to the Yakima: My first crack at fly fishing in Washington
Wed, 02/15/12
Moving to the Puget Sound from Idaho two years ago was a mixed bag for me: there was the prospect of heading to a very cool city with the woman I want to spend the rest of my days with, but also what felt like the abandonment of my natural world…MORE
Are you interested in joining or forming a blockwatch program in White Center/North Highline? Here's how and why
Wed, 02/15/12
Property crimes including home burglaries, car prowl and auto thefts are a common occurrence in North Highline, and King County law enforcement is making a push to encourage blockwatch programs to help them keep an eye on residential streets.…MORE
Pet of the week: Toby is the King of his toys
Tue, 02/14/12
Toby, owned by Bevan Annaloro is a "Beagle, Terrier, Chihuahua mix," though he's never been proven to be those breeds through a DNA test. "He has the Beagle coloring, he has the itty-bitty Chihuahua head and he is mostly Terrier in size and shape…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Occupy Movement art show coming to Proletariat Pizza in White Center
Tue, 02/14/12
(Editor’s note: the following is a preview for Greg McCorkle’s photography show that will be on display at Proletariat Pizza in White Center as part of White Center’s Art Walk. McCorkle is a freelance photographer who has covered many events –…MORE
Spark! will fuse yoga and art for middle school girls
Tue, 02/14/12
A unique after school program is headed to West Seattle this spring: Spark! for Girls.
Created by Puget Sound native Jill Rose, a mother of three (including a middle school-aged daughter who served as inspiration) and certified Yoga…MORE
UPDATE: "Battle of Burien" breakdancing drew huge crowd Friday night
Mon, 02/13/12
UPDATED story, Friday night:
Over 50 performers competed in the "Battle of Burien" breakdancing competition Friday night, Feb. 10, at the Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW. The event was packed with onlookers. Judges sat on the…MORE
Good food brings people together for conversation and beer at Big Al Brewing in White Center
Mon, 02/13/12
By Greg McCorkle
The West Seattle Cooking Club converged on White Center Sunday evening, Feb. 12 for the weekly “Soup Off” hosted by Big Al Brewing. Every week a different type of soup is featured and participants prepare their version for…MORE
Skiing with Dad
Mon, 02/13/12
By Scott Anthony Robinson
I’m not certain what his motivations were, but back in 1970 or so, when Dad remarried and brought three new kids into the family, he decided that we all needed to go skiing.
I was fourteen, Linda was too,…MORE
UPDATE:Tomorrow- Storytelling & Poetry returns to C&P Coffee Feb. 22
Sun, 02/12/12
Poetry returns to C&P Coffee, again featuring open mic, & all are welcome to attend and participate 7pm, Wednesday, Feb. 22. 5612 California Ave. SW. Featured readers are Noel Parkinson and Beau Prichard.
Noel Parkinson is lots of…MORE
