Think you know everything about West Seattle? Even the most knowledgeable natives and transplants were bound to find a surprise when Lori Hinton published “West Seattle 101,” based on columns she had been writing for the West Seattle Herald.

Lori contacted WSB to see if this could be an additional place to get the word out about “West Seattle 101,” and since we are devoted to continuing to add to the amount of West Seattle information you can find at WSB – it was an offer we couldn’t refuse.

The book is a collection of 101 — of course! — short features about West Seattle places, activities, and people. We aren’t publishing all 101 immediately, but as time goes by, we’ll keep adding to the archive. Ready for you to read here now:

Published on WSB 10/08:

WEST SEATTLE 101: “TAKE BACK YOUR TIME DAY”
-Need a good excuse to just slow down? Here’s one

Published on WSB 6/08:

WEST SEATTLE 101: BEACH BONFIRES ON ALKI
-When the sun goes down, the flames go up

WEST SEATTLE 101: COLMAN POOL
-One of only 2 municipal outdoor pools in Seattle, and it’s right here on our shores!

WEST SEATTLE 101: WESTCREST PARK OFF-LEASH AREA
-The one West Seattle park where pups have the room, and permission, to roam!

Published on WSB 5/08:

WEST SEATTLE 101: WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET
-Fresh yet classic

Published on WSB 4/08:

WEST SEATTLE 101: LOG HOUSE MUSEUM
-A place full of West Seattle history, including its own

WEST SEATTLE 101: HUSKY DELI
-Still run by its founding family, with fresh food and lots of history

WEST SEATTLE 101: WEST 5
-The story behind the signs, and more

WEST SEATTLE 101: BIRDWATCHING
-Look! Up in the sky! (Or on the Sound!)

Published on WSB 3/08

WEST SEATTLE 101: BUDDHA RUKSA
-The story behind the restaurant with the “crack chicken.”

WEST SEATTLE 101: GEOCACHING
-Hide-and-go-seek, 21st century style.

WEST SEATTLE 101: STORMWATCHING
-West Seattle has the best spots in the city.

WEST SEATTLE 101: THE MURALS
-You’ve seen them, but do you know the stories behind them?

WEST SEATTLE 101: WALKER ROCK GARDEN
-A true West Seattle hidden treasure.

The archive will continue to grow. But you can read all 101 features right now by getting a copy of “West Seattle 101” (makes a great holiday gift too!). The book is available in these West Seattle stores:

Alki Bike & Board
Barnes & Noble
Capers
Coastal Boutique
Easy Street Records
Square 1 Books

Also, online:
Adventure Press
Amazon.com
Basic Green Box