Just because the closure of the viaduct is in effect doesn't mean one should avoid going to the West Seattle neighborhood. Jenise Silva compiles five of the best reasons to head out to our city's neighbor to the West. more ›

Rob brings us a look back on idyllic times--and what was really brewing beneath the surface on those sunny beaches in 1936. more ›

We don't have the full story on this, but just from looking at the photo, we can tell we're dealing with the aftermath of a fierce battle, the likes of which we haven't seen since Godzilla vs. Mothra. How the children defeated the Kraken giant squid as it opened its beak to devour Alki is unexplained. Maybe it's a Witch Mountain thing? Or maybe it was just a lucky poke with a stick. Whatevs. Today we're breathing easier thanks to these amazing tots, and Seattlest would like to be first in line to say thank you. more ›

"i got your summer right here" by Kevin Rosinbum, plucked from our Flickr pool more ›

• While we were all basking in the sun, these local--crazy--folks were running amuck in Boston.
• We were good and didn't prompt any 4/20 talk, but that didn't stop former Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper, who dives into the pot vs. alcohol argument on Huffington Post.
• You may recall the mysterious explosions on Alki earlier this year, which turned out to be a secretive Justin Timberlake production. Well, tonight the reality TV insanity continues as his new game show, The Phone premieres on MTV.

Construction alert! We've got it all right here. more ›

It's a beautiful day outside, and this is just one of your numerous options. Get out there and dig on that old fashioned Vitamin D. (More ideas about what to do on a sunny day are always available in our Flickr pool.) more ›

• West Seattle Blog marveled over a pair of orcas playing off Alki Point yesterday.
• Both MyBallard and Fremont Universe are wondering if the streetcar will be coming to their neighborhoods.
• Capitol Hill Seattle warns that the most dangerous stretch of road for bicyclists on Capitol Hill is on E. Pine, between Summit and Melrose.

• West Seattle Blog and CHS documented yesterday especially carefully. To celebrate the anniversary of the first Denny Party landing on Alki forever ago, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society is putting together a time capsule that will include print-outs of Thursday's blog entries, among other various and sundry detritus.
• For every headline about county budget cuts, there are hundreds of people who will have their day-to-day lives affected by the loss of the eliminated programs. Rainier Valley Post asked Public Health spokesman James Apa about the projected impacts on their specific community.
• Aarwenn's CHS post about catching a glimpse into others' private lives, both beautiful and thought-provoking, breathes new life into the idea that one neighborhood could be the heart of a city. Even if you don't live in Capitol Hill (and we know many of you don't), this one's worth the read for poetic value alone.

• Capitol Hill Seattle covered the breaking news of a police stand-off that closed Cal Anderson Park yesterday.
• Ballard institution Zesto's passed their health inspection this go-round after last year's epic fail.
• George W. is in elite company for sucking. He's surpassed Nixon's unenviable record of the worst performing market since Herbert Hoover.

Is it churlish of us to wish there were a bigger size of this photo to link to? Very well then, we'll be churlish. But grateful nonetheless. As always, many thanks to everyone who adds to our ever-delightful Flickr pool. more ›

"Goose Family and the Barge" by seattlerealtorgal more ›