The one thing people will miss when the Alaskan Way Viaduct is finally torn down is the view from the structure of the waterfront and downtown. On crisp sunny mornings or even on a rainy or cloudy day it's a unique perspective on the city.
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Sealth student Clint Hewitt spoke to Microsoft employees about the power of character education
Thu, 10/20/11
By Kimberly Goode
Clint Hewitt, a junior at Chief Sealth High School, recently spoke to an audience of more than 150 Microsoft employees during the 5th Annual Microsoft Charity Scramble at Glendale Country Club.
Clint shared about…MORE
Take Two #1: The Boomerang Kid
Wed, 10/19/11
By Kyra-Lin Hom
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…”Hi Mom and Dad, I’m home!”
One of the latest media ‘it’ topics is that of the boomerang generation. In general this refers to the 18-25 years-old range recently designated by…MORE
Bill Fitch to be honored by the WSHS Foundation at Spirit Dinner and Auction Oct. 20
Wed, 10/19/11
Bill Fitch is a man who gets things done. "Bill has very high standards. He's an active person. He's a doer. He's not going to just sit back and just watch," said Alice, his wife.
He is being honored by the West Seattle High School Alumni…MORE
Pet of the week: Echo prefers pavement
Tue, 10/18/11
Echo, owned by Chris and Kathy Finnegan is a pure bred Cairn Terrier. Echo comes from a breeder in the Spokane area and she's 6 years old. "We were looking for one that was Brindle color and you don't see too many that color. You see a lot of…MORE
Halloween season moon rises over Seattle
Sun, 10/16/11
As Halloween season is upon us the favored color is orange. Even the moon as it rose over the city of Seattle skyline on Saturday Oct. 15.
The orange hue is due to the scattering of light by the atmosphere. When the moon is closer to the…MORE
SLIDESHOW: It was pumpkin painting time at West Seattle Nursery
Sat, 10/15/11
After taking a hiatus for a few years it was time to revisit an old tradition at West Seattle Nursery on Oct. 15 and invite kids (and adults) to come by and paint some pumpkins not to mention the shed on the southwest corner of the property.…MORE
SLIDESHOW: West Seattle High School celebrates homecoming with a BBQ
Sat, 10/15/11
Students, faculty and most of all alumni of West Seattle High School gathered at the school on Saturday, Oct. 15 to celebrate Homecoming 2011 with a BBQ.
The BBQ was a fund raiser for the high schools ASU (Associated Student Union).
…MOREVeterans Club organizing at SSCC, students encouraged to join
Fri, 10/14/11
The first South Seattle Community College veterans club meeting was held Thursday, Oct. 13. About 18 male and female students who are veterans attended, although 66 have signed up. Nearly 140 veterans attend South. The club president is West…MORE
Arbor Heights Army veteran, single father of two, readjusts, networks with other area vets
Fri, 10/14/11
When Ryan Shannon, 29, a single father of two, returned home from his 2007-2010 deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan, civilians thanked him for his service, but his family was almost forced out into the street. His wife left his kids while he was…MORE