West Seattle - Features

The 29th Annual West Seattle Summerfest began on Friday July 8 under overcast skies but as the sun emerged so did thousands of people, who swarmed the booths, vendors, food stands and displays at the event in the West Seattle Junction.

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For Bob Lunke and Chad Gabelein West Seattle was a place they liked, Lunke lives here, but it was missing something. As gay men they both thought for the last few years that for the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and trans gender community, ever since…MORE

The Thursday evening before the weekend Summerfest takes over the West Seattle Junction has become a kind of tradition now with some vendors showing up, usually those with more complex booths, and others just there to enjoy a walk through the…MORE

press release from WSDPC: July is National Ice Cream Month. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan made the designation recognizing the popularity of ice cream in the United States (90% of the nation’s population consumes ice cream). He also…MORE

At 2 and a half years old Hank is a handful. He's also a blend of breeds that may have something to do with his most prominent personality trait. He came from the dog pound in Pierce County and "They thought he was an Akita and Irish Setter mix…MORE

On this, the 235th celebration of our nation's declaration of independence, we want to remind our readers about the meaning of the day and for at least a few moments amid the BBQ's, summer fun and fireworks, remember that for hundreds of millions…MORE

The Bridge, bar and restaurant at 4439 35th s.w, just added a new outdoor firepit to their patio area. The 4 x 4 foot pit was built by Shan the Man and is fully propane powered.

"We plan on having benches around it which will seat about 8…MORE

If it wasn't for the bullies of northern White Center, young Earl Cruzen might not have become the fastest kid on Webster Street. Earl was a smallish lad who would rather write than fight. He learned to high-tail it away from bigger boys bent on…MORE

Twenty-five teenagers from Seattle Urban Academy/Union Gospel Mission, Chief Sealth High School, Evergreen High School and Global Connections High School, along with teachers, program leaders and volunteers, will bicycle 200 miles from Seattle to…MORE

By Jasmine Whiting

The aroma of fresh-baked bread and roasted meats fills the air at the Seattle Roll Bakery. Owner Hop Nguyen, dusting flour from her hands, emerges from the kitchen smiling broadly. In this narrow White Center bakery…MORE