For some people Halloween is their favorite occasion of the year. That's true for the Byron Anderson family at 3058 38th s.w. in the Admiral District.
Their house is a Halloween showpiece that Byron has been displaying for the past three…MORE
West Seattle - Features
Futurewise protects farms, wildlife habitat; Area enthusiasts keep it growing
Fri, 09/30/11
Futurewise, a nonprofit organization protecting land and promoting sustainable urban growth in Washington State, held a fundraiser, "Feast With Friends", at Kaspars on Queen Anne Thursday. Participants from West Seattle and Burien attended. You…MORE
No oil crisis here as West Seattle crew offers organic "11 Olives"
Fri, 09/30/11
A new, West Seattle-based organic brand of extra virgin olive oils and artisan crafted balsamic vinegars called 11 Olives, is making a splash, finding its way into dishes at Blackboard Bistro, Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe, and residential kitchens…MORE
Hello Hicklin Lake: Hicks Lake in White Center gets its old name back
Fri, 09/30/11
Hicks Lake in Lakewood Park has been the butt of many jokes over the years and the subject of many motherly cautions (“Don’t you dare swim in that lake”). All in all, it’s the Rodney Dangerfield of lakes; the one that gets no respect.
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Want to be one of 40 people that really helps Puget Sound?
Fri, 09/30/11
Sustainable West Seattle (SWS) has put out a challenge to get 40 people to attend a 1 hour presentation to help the Earth Project earn $1000 for their garden and future water catchment system.
On Monday October 10th, 7-8PM, at Pathfinder K…MORE
Mr. Ewing teaches with style in White Center
Thu, 09/29/11
Students returned to school this month and teachers were ready with lessons on reading, writing and arithmetic -- and a small dose of fashion in the case of Mt. View Elementary School teacher Jamie Ewing.
Formerly a New York fashion…MORE
West Seattle Photographer Machel Spence's new book is available
Wed, 09/28/11
West Seattle based photographer Machel Spence has released her new book of mushroom photographs called Pushing Up Earth. The 80 page paperback features her remarkable close up photography, much of it taken in Lincoln Park.
The West…MORE
Pet of the week: Lulu is protective and particular
Tue, 09/27/11
Lulu is a mixed breed dog who lives with Bryce Robertson and her partner Jesse Taylor and a number of other dogs. She came to live with the family four years ago. Robertson guesses that she is a mixture of Papillion and Pug. Some friends of…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Pan Africa Grill blends cuisines from the entire African continent
Mon, 09/26/11
Mulugeta “Mulu” Abate will bring all the training he received from his mother and his mother too to the operation of the new Pan Africa Grill opening Sept. 27 at 5905 California Ave. s.w. near Juneau Street.
It is the next step for Abate…MORE
The Grass is Greener
Mon, 09/26/11
When the weather turns grey in the early mornings I think of all the activities that I am involved in and it cheers me up. Even though I don’t travel worldwide anymore there is a myriad of interesting places to visit close to home. Our local…MORE
