West Seattle - Features

In 1952 I accepted an offer to manage this newspaper if I could also buy it someday. I had no money. I was a trained electrician at Boeing before a neighbor mentioned that there was a job opportunity in advertising and writing for the old Kent…MORE

Kermit and Faye Franks, longtime West Seattle residents, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary February 26, 2012 with an open house at The Kenney. They married February 21, 1942 at the bride’s home in Clinton Kansas.

Both KU…MORE

A cross on Calfornia Avenue, in front of the Morgan Junction Park, went up recently to honor the memory of Travis Hood who was shot to death Jan. 21.

It was built by Stacy and her husband Aaron (last names withheld by request who put it up…MORE

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

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

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

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

(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

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

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