West Seattle - Features

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

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).

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

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

UPDATE

A memorial mass for Ed Kingston will be held on Saturday, October 22nd at 10 am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in West Seattle (4202 SW Genesee Street, Seattle WA 98116). After mass, all are welcome for a reception celebrating Ed’s…MORE

Taeya Lauer and her children acquired their dog Sadie Ann Lauer is a Labrador Retriever. She is a very white version of breed and as Lauer explained, "Her dad is a Golden Labrador and her mother is an English Labrador and they are both hunting…MORE

     We had recently moved into McMicken Heights in the mid 40's. I decided to join the the volunteer fire fighters. They had one shiny new engine. The new station was built on SW 170th across the street from Herron's grocery store. Third son Tim…MORE

You know that everyone has a passion for something. Some people watch football. Others collect stamps. So let me have the fun of browsing and buying when the sun is out and great bargains are in full display at a yard sale down the street. There…MORE

When West Seattle High School head girls basketball coach, professional model, and Admiral resident, Sonya Elliott was 24, she was driving home from her wedding shower with her fiancé, Mark, Overholt, who she met at Eastern Washington University…MORE

Daystar Retirement Village held an art walk Sept. 22 featuring nearly 25 paintings and drawings that remain displayed in their lower level. Daystar residents featured are Paco Berg, Chiyako Oka, and Catherine Schade. Their work has hung in art…MORE