West Seattle resident and Garfield High School student Miranda Kubasti, 16, is a scholarship recipient to study in Turkey for the next academic year as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs YES Abroad…MORE
West Seattle - Features
Pet of the week: Bailey is a peaceful pal
Wed, 07/18/12
Bailey, owned by Patricia Glen is a service dog and an unusual breed from Madagascar called a Coton De Tuléar. He's seven years old. "Coton means cotton so he's as soft as a cotton ball," said Glen, "I say he's a living stuffed animal. He just…MORE
Plane Speaking by Lee Robinson, shared by Jerry Robinson
Mon, 07/16/12
For crying out loud this column has been appearing in this corner for more than 60 years. It has attempted to inform and amuse our readers over the long haul. Our beloved readers have…MORE
Yes Men and Women are Different
Mon, 07/16/12
by Georgie Bright Kunkel
In my women’s movement days I never gave up on equality for females even though we women still are not considered equal citizens under the US Constitution. You cannot believe the emotional tirade against passing…MORE
Attorney General Rob McKenna: "As Governor, I will fight to keep Port business in Washington State;" Clarifies health care position
Fri, 07/13/12
Washington State Republican gubernatorial candidate, Attorney General Rob McKenna shared some thoughts with Robinson Newspapers on his campaign run. Last week we featured his opponent, Democrat Jay Inslee, former 1st District Congressman. Each…MORE
Twelfth Night Productions presents Anything Goes, partners with West Seattle Food Bank
Thu, 07/12/12
Twelfth Night Productions will present Anything Goes, August 3 – 19. The age-old tale of Boy-Meets-Girl This zany musical features high energy tap numbers, hilarious physical comedy and highlights one of Cole Porter's magical scores. Anything…MORE
Summer Science Camp is seeking volunteers starting July 24
Wed, 07/11/12
Neighborhood House’s High Point Center is looking for volunteers to serve as mentors for their Summer Science Camp.
They are seeking help for help on the following days and times: 9:30am-12:30pm, Tuesday-Friday for the following 3 weeks…MORE
Pet of the Week: Morris is a music lover
Tue, 07/10/12
John Van Lierop, Jr, who runs a piano studio on Gatewood Hill off Morgan Street has had his cat Morris for 20 years. Morris was purchased from a now closed pet store in the Alaska Junction when he was only a couple of weeks old. When they first…MORE
Photography Workshop at the Seattle Chinese Garden set for 3 dates in August
Tue, 07/10/12
Professional photographer Ray Pfortner, is holding a photography workshop at the Seattle Chinese Garden August 3, 4 and 26. Pfortner is also an educator whose work focuses on nature, landscapes, gardens and environmental issues.
In the…MORE
First Tee held the Walmart Gary Adrian Memorial Golf Tournament to honor beloved teacher July 9
Tue, 07/10/12
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
