“We All Have Stories to Share”: Grammy-Nominated Storyteller Visits the Northwest
by Greg Wright Diane Ferlatte, the National Storytelling Network’s Circle of Excellence Award winner, will be a featured “teller” at this year’s PowellsWood Storytelling Festival. The first day of the festival, which runs July 18-19 this year at PowellsWood in Federal Way, storytellers engage registered attendees with workshops designed to turn everyday people into tellers of their own stories. The second day, it’s all telling, all the time at key locations throughout the 3-acre garden. This year’s tellers include Donald Davis, Angela Lloyd, Barbara McBride-Smith, Ed Stivender—and Diane Ferlatte. I had the opportunity to chat the other day with Ferlatte, fresh from her appearance ...
Come Alive at the PowellsWood Storytelling Festival
by Greg Wright The PowellsWood Storytelling Festival “is like a little pearl,” enthuses storyteller Syd Lieberman. The two-day festival, which runs July 18-19 this year at PowellsWood in Federal Way, is decidedly unique. The first day of the festival, storytellers engage registered guests with workshops designed to turn everyday people into tellers of their own stories. Full-pass participants even get a chance at “Tea with the Tellers” on PowellsWood’s fabled Garden Room Terrace. [caption id="attachment_75120" align="alignright" width="300"] Donald Davis anchors the lineup of "tellers" at the PowellsWood Storytelling Festival July 18 and 19[/caption] The second day, it’s all telling, all the time, with special secret ...
There are four retail pot sales candidates in Tukwila
by Jack Mayne The recent Washington State Liquor Control Board lottery for a license to run the single retail store allotted to Tukwila has produced four candidates. They are, in order of their ranking, Purple Dank, 18200 Andover Park West; Purple Haze, also 18200 Andover Park West; Ganja Haven, 344 Upland Drive; and Boyden Investment Group, 15015 Tukwila International Boulevard. If Purple Dank, for any reason, fails the board’s selection criteria – including the store site not be located near schools, day care facilities and other sensitive areas or have a criminal history, the next candidate will be vetted for the license and ...
Highline Mayors update Chamber members on local economic rebound
Story by Ralph Nichols Photos by Scott Schaefer Highline cities have weathered the recession and now their economic futures look bright, mayors of four area cities told members of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, April 11. Mayors and Jim Haggerton, Tukwila, Mia Gregerson, SeaTac, Dave Kaplan, Des Moines, and Lucy Krakowiak, Burien all said at the annual luncheon that city revenues are increasing as new economic development boosts their local economies. TUKWILA Major strides were taken in removing criminal activity from Tukwila International Blvd. – improving its character and setting the stage for economic development, something he is “especially proud” ...
Seattle Southside opens new Visitor Center in Westfield Southcenter
On Wednesday, Feb. 26, Seattle Southside Visitor Services (SSVS), the official tourism organization for the cities of Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines, opened a new Visitor Center in Westfield Southcenter, which will be able to assist and influence more travelers in the Seattle Southside region. Complimentary Visitor Center services include restaurant recommendations; hotel reservation assistance and referrals; directions; brochures; maps and sightseeing guides; transportation guidance; advice on museums and entertainment – and details on how to get tickets; tour bookings; tips, suggestions and advice on area attractions and ticket information; and expert knowledge on local events, sports, festivals and activities. [caption id="attachment_71520" ...
“We All Have Stories to Share”: Grammy-Nominated Storyteller Visits the Northwest
by Greg Wright Diane Ferlatte, the National Storytelling Network’s Circle of Excellence Award winner, will be a featured “teller” at this year’s PowellsWood Storytelling Festival. The first day... [Read more]
Come Alive at the PowellsWood Storytelling Festival
by Greg Wright The PowellsWood Storytelling Festival “is like a little pearl,” enthuses storyteller Syd Lieberman. The two-day festival, which runs July 18-19 this year at PowellsWood in Federal Way,... [Read more]
There are four retail pot sales candidates in Tukwila
by Jack Mayne The recent Washington State Liquor Control Board lottery for a license to run the single retail store allotted to Tukwila has produced four candidates. They are, in order of their ranking,... [Read more]
Mother’s Day Weekend at PowellsWood
A great garden brings people together; visit PowellsWood Garden this Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-11, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with your mother or child and share the magic of this remarkable... [Read more]
Highline Mayors update Chamber members on local economic rebound
Story by Ralph Nichols Photos by Scott Schaefer Highline cities have weathered the recession and now their economic futures look bright, mayors of four area cities told members of the Southwest King County... [Read more]
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Welcome new Advertiser Colorescience, holding Grand Opening March 30
Local Resident, Ernst and Young award winner and Venture Capitalist of the Year award winner Mary Fisher has brought ColoreScience to Normandy Park, and will be holding a Grand Opening on Sunday, March... [Read more]
Seattle Southside opens new Visitor Center in Westfield Southcenter
On Wednesday, Feb. 26, Seattle Southside Visitor Services (SSVS), the official tourism organization for the cities of Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines, opened a new Visitor Center in Westfield Southcenter,... [Read more]
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