All Ways West Seattle

Get the rundown on Loop the 'Lupe 5k fun run with a twist from race organizer Brian Callanan , including a special offer for our listeners ! And, ahead of the second Record Store Day event of the year happening July 17 at Easy Street Records , we discuss some top picks from this latest batch of must-have limited releases with our own in-house musical tastemaker, Corianton Hale . www.loopthelupe.co...

The second weekend of July is when we’d typically be gathering in the Junction to mix it up with neighbors and friends, catch some live music, and enjoy a rare opportunity to eat and drink al fresco. But while Summer Fest as we’ve come to know it is taking another pandemic-induced break, there’s still plenty happening in connection to this annual event that celebrates community. In this episode, w...

Get to know Wes Olsen, a longtime West Seattle-ite who’s discovered a new way of viewing and valuing his community through his passion for street photography. One of the things I love about street photography is the way that people are captured in very candid moments, not posing for pictures or framing themselves in a particular way. In the age of the selfie, it’s definitely a refreshing take. And...

Ever since this podcast began, I’ve been talking to people in West Seattle about the various pandemic-related pivots they’ve made in their personal and professional lives. In this episode, I get to know more about a member of our community who made a big bold move well before the whole world changed, motivated by his own internal thinking, his desire to try something different, and the drive to co...

As we begin to emerge from our protective pandemic bubbles, opportunities for in-person community connection of all kinds are starting to appear. One such happening is brand new: it’s called Jet City Laboratory , a cultural incubator and collaborative space taking shape in the former 8 Limbs Yoga studio that sits just above the heart of the Alaska Junction . While the business is brand new, the en...

This episode is a real mouthful! First we hear from local dental hygienist Lynn Imel about navigating her job at Kae Dental through the pandemic. Find out what it's been like working at COVID ground zero, and if West Seattle could qualify as a certified "fresh breath zone." We’ll also learn more about the new local baking operation known as Patch Pocket Productions , owned and operated by pandemic...

In this Spring edition of our seasonal West Seattle book report, we hear from people in the Junction about their latest and greatest reads, from classic science fiction to modern-day politicians. If you've got a book you want the world to know about (starting with West Seattle), share it on our social channels including Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter , all under the handle @allwayspodcast Next...

Now that we’ve passed a full year without the West Seattle Bridge, how are people dealing with the loss of our primary connector to the rest of the city? We find out if anyone’s been able to find a bright side to the bridge closure. And as local parents prepare to send their kids back to school, we check in with Kisha Vaughan for her Hot Dish on the homeschooling experiment, and her own new ventur...

That spring feeling hits the Junction with the post-pandemic resurrection of neighborhood mainstay, the Poggie Tavern . We find out what’s in store for this legendary watering hole from one of the new owners, Joel Stedman. Plus, the West Seattle Farmer’s Market expands its offerings to welcome back old favorites and new vendors.

Food & Wine Magazine recently decreed that t he best sandwich in the state of Washington is made right here in West Seattle, at neighborhood mainstay Seattle Fish Company . Go for a deep dive into the story behind this famous fish sandwich and more with Seattle Fish Company owner Jon Daniels. Plus, the Jeanette Williams Memorial Time Machine goes back to another great moment in West Seattle se...

The podcast hits its one-year anniversary with a look back at how far we’ve come and gratitude for all the support that got us this far. We talk with Paul Casey about his KKNW radio show, Voices of Experience , and what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur, then replay the interview segment on his show that first introduced us.

Get to know “typewriter poet” Sean Petrie who discusses his on-the-spot approach to creating poetry, including West Seattle-focused works collected in his book, “ Listen to the Trees ,” created with the Southwest Seattle Historical Society and published in 2020 by West Seattle-based publisher Documentary Media . And in part two of our interview with West Seattle Blog editor/co-publisher Tracy Reco...

When you think about who or what has played a pivotal role in defining our community, do West Seattle Blog, Rolf Neslund, and the West 5 Mai Tai come to mind? They will once you hear the fascinating backstories of these everyday icons.

Dakota Street sits on the top end of the Junction, just above where a new beginning is underway for artists over 50 led by Fogue Gallery and its inspiring owner/founder, Patti Curtis. Right across California Avenue, local singer Cheryl Serio is spreading joy with impromptu performances from her apartment balcony. Plus, the Jeanette Williams Memorial Time Machine explores the history of Dakota Stre...

In this follow-up to our last full episode of 2020, Eric Ogriseck from Pegasus Book Exchange shares thoughtful insights on his personal picks for Top 5 books of the year.

In our last episode of 2020, we find some bright spots in this tumultuous year and look forward to what’s next with Easy Street Records’ Matt Vaughan, Eric Ogriseck of Pegasus Book Exchange, and the people of West Seattle.

Polar bears are popping up in West Seattle, spreading cheer and charity via the first-ever Polar Bear Challenge. Learn how it got started and how you can take part! Next we talk turkey and more Hot Dish with Kisha Vaughan, and meet Shane Clyburn, the new manager of the West Seattle Farmers Market.

Sometimes music can be more than just a melody. Get to know Sphie, a multitalented singer, songwriter, and producer making beautiful music in West Seattle with deeply personal intention. [Music used by permission from Sound Embodied Records]

With Election Day at hand, the hottest spot in the neighborhood is the Junction’s ballot drop box. But there’s a surprising twist to the unprecedented turnout. Also, get the inside scoop on the Southwest Seattle Historical’s Society’s new exhibit on the history-making Alki Suffrage Club

Get to know Ahmahd Odom, who turns the crosstown traffic of the Alaska Junction's Walk All Ways intersection into a magical mystery tour of music.

With the pandemic keeping people apart, two of West Seattle’s most significant cultural institutions are exploring the digital realm to carry on traditions and break new ground. Hear how it’s happening with Michael King of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society and ArtsWest’s Mathew Wright.

Hear how the Farmers Market has made it easier to connect with What’s Good. Find out what West Seattle readers are focused on and learn some local foraging tips. Plus Hot Dish with Kisha Vaughan, reflecting on the afterglow of Record Store Day which brought familiar faces and feelings back to the Ju

Get to know Desmond Hansen, creator of the iconic traffic controller box portraits popping up around West Seattle. And hear from artists and organizers behind the Black Lives Matter mural in the Junction.

A painting that moves with you through time, and a “secret” source for natural wonders — learn more about these hidden gems of the Junction!

How is West Seattle showing and embracing LGBTQ Pride? We found out in stories from all three Junctions, plus an update from the Farmers Market.