West Seattle, Washington
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Salmon season is here! Two notes from two salmon-bearing West Seattle creeks:
LONGFELLOW CREEK: Thanks to John McIntyre for the video and photo of salmon seen in the creek by the foot bridge at SW Yancy, next to West Seattle Health Club. He sent a photo, too:
FAUNTLEROY CREEK: As volunteer watchers gear up for prime time, the date’s been announced for the community gathering to sing and drum, welcoming the coho home. It’s set for 4 pm Sunday, October 25 – go to the corner of SW Director and upper Fauntleroy Way, by the fish ladder, and you’ll be directed to the gathering.
By Jason Grotelueschen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
The Fauntleroy Community Association board gathered for their October meeting on Tuesday night at the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, chaired by FCA president Frank Immel. Here are the key topics discussed:
FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL: The area’s biggest family party of the season is coming up this weekend, Sunday, October 18 from 1-4 pm at 9140 California SW. Find more information at the festival website. As we previewed earlier this month, organizers say there are some logistical changes this year:
The Fauntleroy Fall Festival will be on October 18th this year, with a little bit of a different twist. This year the festival’s primary space will be at the Fauntleroy Church and YMCA. The Fauntleroy Children’s Center will be open for a quiet space for festival goers to move away from the hustle and bustle of the crowd, and will also serve as a diaper-changing room.
All 3 levels of the parking lot will be open and all the fun attractions you have come to love will be on one side of the street. Pumpkin-painting, birdhouse-building, live music, and so much more!
This decision was made for several reasons. One of them was safety- With less going on across the street, we hope there will be less bodies crossing, but our crossing guards will still be there! There is a private event going on at The Hall at Fauntleroy in the afternoon, so the back parking lot will not be available for parking. We highly encourage attendees of the festival to walk or use public transit.
We are looking forward to another wonderful Festival. See you on October 18th!
And some changes to the popular pumpkin hunt as well:
There’s quite a change-up for the Great Pumpkin Search this year. The search will be run from the FCA table at the Fall Festival, and it will begin at the same time as the festival opens, at 1:00. There will be new hiding places, which will be described when Searchers sign in. As in past pumpkin searches, in addition to pumpkins, there will be prizes hidden, the most special one being a beautiful glass pumpkin from Avalon Glassworks.
NEW SAFETY FEATURES AT FAUNTLEROY / WILDWOOD: Board members reviewed and discussed the city’s informational handout (online version here) describing the ongoing construction work happening at Fauntleroy/Wildwood, also tracked and summarized on SDOT’s website, to prepare for the installation of bike lanes and related safety features and parking/loading modifications (recent WSB coverage here and here, and posted on FCA’s website).
As we reported previously, Mayor Katie Wilson signed an executive order earlier this fall that – along with other things – mandated the construction of a protected bicycle lane by the end of 2026 on SW Wildwood Place, which is the street where bicyclist Maridee Bonadea was killed in June near the Fauntleroy ferry dock.
Members of the public are encouraged to send feedback about the project to SDOT at [email protected] or via phone at (206) 900-8734. FCA board members said they also planned to share the project handout with impacted local businesses in the area, for awareness.
EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI READINESS: As we mentioned earlier this week, the Great Washington Shakeout drill is coming up today at 10:15am, and preparedness for earthquakes and tsunamis has been a hot topic as of late, with a presentation at the Delridge Library earlier this month and a planned tsunami-prep briefing at tonight’s Alki Community Council meeting at 7pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).
The Fauntleroy Community Association will be doing their part as well, hosting a presentation on October 27th from 6-8 pm at the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse called “The Talked About Earthquake and Tsunami – How It Will Affect Our Area and How to Prepare.” For details, check out this PDF info sheet. The featured presenter will be Mac Macdonald, a longtime West Seattleite and emergency response strategist and trainer who specializes in “What If” scenarios and was a guest at last month’s FCA meeting as well. Members of the public and from all neighboring community groups are welcome and encouraged to attend.
BOARD MEMBER RECRUITMENT: As noted at the September FCA meeting, the group is looking for new board members (especially secretary and treasurer). On Tuesday night, two neighbors were in attendance who had expressed interest in potentially joining the board, and they were in attendance to observe and learn. Anyone interested in serving on the board should contact FCA via their website.
OTHER BUSINESS:
WHAT’S NEXT: The FCA board meets on second Tuesdays, 6 pm, at historic Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, with the next meeting scheduled for November 10. As mentioned above, the groups plans to have guests present to provide updates on various construction/improvement projects impacting the area.
The nonprofit West Seattle Tool Library has connected people with tools and usage/repair know-how for many years. One of its leaders, though, has just lost his own toolbox to theft – the report and photos are from Sean:
On Monday night/Tuesday morning (Oct. 12/13th) I had my personal 3foot Knaack tool box stolen from the Youngstown Cultural Arts center parking lot.
It contained multiple tools borrowed from the West Seattle Tool Library, some of my personal tools, and spare parts and bolts purchased with my own money that I have been using to rebuild my blue Kei truck that was in the parking lot … I would just like to have the tool box returned.
If you have any info you can contact Sean through the WS Tool Library, where he is operations director.
By Anne Higuera
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
An Alaska Junction storefront where yoga has been practiced for 20+ years will soon be a studio again. The owners of Belltown’s Take Care Yoga say they’re expanding to West Seattle at 4747 California Ave SW early next year.
“It is just such an incredible location,” says Take Care Yoga’s co-owner Anna Douglas. “We are excited to be part of The Junction.” Douglas says she and her husband have been looking for a new studio location for close to 2 years. West Seattle came up frequently as an option, within both their studio community and a number of their teachers who live on the peninsula, but they hadn’t been able to find the right location until this summer.
That’s when Junction Hot Yoga closed its studio after 5 years, citing an uncertain future in the building. As we reported in June, the property is part of a stalled redevelopment project; Junction Hot Yoga’s lease was up at the end of June.
Douglas says they’ve signed a lease for 6 years with eyes wide open. “We’re aware of the project that is on the horizon. We’ve spent a lot of time talking to the people, with the understanding that the project might happen after that.”
Making the studio ready will take several months, with plans in the works to replace flooring and many fixtures, along with installing some supplemental heating. “The space has been really loved,” she says, with the inside knowledge of her friends’ parents, who had the space in the early 2010s when it was Bikram Yoga.
Douglas and her husband Joel Schneider opened Take Care in Belltown right at the start of the pandemic. “It was brutal,” she says. “We opened, we closed, we opened, we closed.“ But after the initial hurdles, “the community helped us keep it alive and bring it to life.” Douglas says she had been teaching yoga and managing studios for 14 years before venturing out with her own business. “When I started the studio, my husband wanted to create one that is beginner-friendly. We wanted it to be a really welcoming community hub experience.” Take Care has grown over recent years to include 26 teachers and a variety of different yoga practices. Douglas and Schneider are planning a similar program in West Seattle.
“We really try to be a third space for people,” she says. Take Care Yoga West Seattle will be open 7 days a week and offer a variety of classes: “From Vinyasa to Hatha to Yin. We’re also looking at putting some strength and mat Pilates on schedule.” As with their Belltown location, Douglas says there will be options for drop-in, class packages and memberships.
With plans to start construction next week, Douglas is expecting to reopen the space for yoga practice in mid- to late-January. “We walked into the space and it just felt really welcoming,” and with improvements over the coming months, Douglas is looking forward to welcoming the community back inside.
A reader asked about black smoke from a fire in the greenspace near Highland Park Way and West Marginal Way. SFD and SFD both were dispatched to deal with what was reported to be someone “burning a tire.” A parking-enforcement officer is also being sent for a report of an “illegally parked vehicle.”
(Fogged-in skyline across Elliott Bay this morning, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around West Seattle in the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – THANK YOU to everyone who sends events for us to share!):
FREE INDOOR PLAY SPACE: Until noon at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (42nd SW and SW Juneau), drop in and play.
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, plant sales featuring and supporting students’ work. North end of SSC campus (6000 16th SW).
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: 10 am-6 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), admire this year’s entries!
TODDLER STORY TIME: 10:30 am at Southwest Library (9030 35th SW).
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: From newbie to pro, all levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email [email protected] to see where they’re playing today. (Even if you just want to know so you can be there to listen!)
NEW BEGINNER CLOGGING CLASS: Learn to clog! Join the class and get clogging, 1:30-2:30 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).
WEST SEATTLE SOCIAL HOUR: Want to meet people – in person? Camp West (4539 California SW) is hosting a weekly “social hour” where you can drop in (21+) and do that! 4 pm.
DROP-IN CHESS: The regular High Point Library Thursday event is happening today – people under 18 can drop in 4-5:30 pm to play. (3411 SW Raymond)
HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two Thursday night events at HPCS – this week and every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) hosts a food truck. Tonight it’s Original Philly’s.
WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 5-8 pm for your tool-borrowing needs. (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)
VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor), for wine by the glass or bottle.
MADAME B’S DARK BAZAAR AT MR. B’S: 5-8 pm at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).
WATCH THE SEAHAWKS IN ADMIRAL: 5 pm kickoff for Seahawks vs. Broncos, at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW)
WATCH THE SEAHAWKS IN THE JUNCTION: Watch party at The Hydrant too, 5 pm, pups welcome.
POSTCARDING PARTY: New time, 5-7 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW), gathering to fill out postcards to encourage recipients to vote.
BOOK SWAP AT PAPER BOAT BOOKSELLERS: Monthly book swap, 5:30-7 pm, with pours by Darby Winery – this month’s theme “Spooky and Scary.” Bring a book, take a book!
TALKING ABOUT REPARATIONS: Discussion series continues, presented by Admiral Church, held online via Zoom, 6 pm, info in our calendar listing.
POKEMON LEAGUE: 6 pm Thursdays at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs) – BYO console.
WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm community run, starting from Future Primitive Beer Bar (2536 Alki SW) for the first time this season.
ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING: 7 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), candidate forum and tsunami preparedness are the highlights. All welcome.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: One home varsity match in our area – in volleyball, Chief Sealth IHS hosts Nathan Hale, 7 pm in the Chief Sealth gym (2600 SW Thistle).
ALBUM RELEASE SHOW AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Slow Rosary album release, with Claire Tucker & The Grebes, 21+, $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
PASS THE AUX AT REVELRY ROOM: 8 pm start, the “anti-karaoke” game. (Behind 4547 California SW)
KARAOKE AT THE PUB: 9 pm to close at Max’s Triangle Pub, your chance to sing! (9454 Delridge Way SW)
Working on an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily highlight list? Please email info to [email protected] – thank you!
Every year, Seattle University surveys people in our city about crime, safety, and police. This year’s survey just opened – here’s the announcement:
Seattle University’s Crime & Justice Research Center invites everyone who lives and/or works in Seattle to participate in the 2026 Seattle Public Safety Survey, available today through November 30.
The annual survey provides an opportunity to share your neighborhood’s public safety and security concerns. Survey results will be provided to the Seattle Police Department as part of its Micro-Community Policing Plans (MCPP) to help inform neighborhood-level public safety priorities.
Community-police dialogues will be held in May–August 2027 to discuss the results and provide opportunities for community engagement.
The survey is available in 11 languages: Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, and Vietnamese.
Prefer a Paper Survey?
Paper surveys are available upon request in any of the 11 languages. Individuals and community organizations requesting paper copies or assistance completing the survey may contact the SPD MCPP Research Team at [email protected] to coordinate distribution.
If you’re interested in past results and current neighborhood safety plans that resulted, find that info here.
6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Thursday, October 15, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The National Weather Service has a Dense Fog Advisory for our area until 9 am. Forecast after that – sunnier as the day goes on, high in the mid-60s. Sunrise will be at 7:28 am today, with sunset at 6:20 pm.
WORK REMINDER
Ramp/lane closures for City Light’s work to restore West Seattle Bridge streetlights are scheduled to conclude tonight – see the schedule and locations here; we’ll be checking for a progress report.
TRANSIT TODAY
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route is now on the two-boat schedule with an unscheduled third boat, until at least early November. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule – any reroute/stop advisories will be here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Now on the regular fall schedule.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
Regular daily life is so fraught with challenges, it’s tough to fully grasp the idea of worrying about – much less preparing for – something that might never happen. But as one local preparedness advocate advises, “Don’t be scared, be aware.” Here are six relatively simple ways to do that in West Seattle in the next two weeks – in some cases, simply by showing up!
THURSDAY, GREAT WASHINGTON SHAKEOUT: At 10:15 am Thursday (10/15), join in the statewide earthquake/tsunami drill.
THURSDAY, ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING: 7 pm Thursday at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), this meeting includes a tsunami-prep presentation.
TUESDAY, ALKI EMERGENCY HUB MEETING: 7 pm Tuesday, also at Alki UCC, learn about the volunteer-powered community hub that will enable neighbors to help each other in the days and likely weeks before outside help arrives post-disaster.
OCTOBER 24, MORGAN HUB HAZARDS WALK: 10 am Saturday, October 24, join Morgan Junction-area neighbors to collect important info about areas of potential concern post-disaster.
OCTOBER 27, FAUNTLEROY TALKS QUAKE/TSUNAMI PREP: A disaster-response strategist leads this special community presentation organized by the Fauntleroy Community Association, 6 pm Tuesday, October 27, at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW).
OCTOBER 29, ERCOLINI EMERGENCY HUB MEETING: Live west of The Junction? 7 pm Wednesday, October 29, your emergency-hub meeting is at Taste & Best (4752 California SW).
First we heard of this was a message from Jason:
I’m wondering if anyone else saw the vivid shooting star or meteor over West Seattle this evening? Saw it around 6:55 pm near the corner of Genesee and 52nd looking east. It was bright green with a fiery orange edge all around it with a fiery orange tail as well. It was only for a moment and I didn’t have my phone to take a photo.
We asked Kevin Freitas, who often captures images of sky sightings from his home near The Mount, and he came up with this “stack” and observation:
Not a meteor. Likely a piece of space debris deorbiting. It flew north to south over approx. 30 seconds which is far too slow to be a meteor. (those usually last a handful of seconds)
Here’s a stack of about 50 seconds of camera footage. The object in question is in the middle top. The other streaks are planes.
Anybody else see it here?
Tonight’s West Seattle Halloween decoration photos were sent by Astrella:
This display at California & College is so funny and clever!
Might even be a bit of traffic-safety commentary buried in there …
Got, or seen, memorable decorations? Photo(s) welcome at [email protected] or texted to 206-293-6302!
Often when tap water turns discolored, there’s an obvious reason that sediment – primarily rust – has been stirred up in the lines: A water break, a fire incident requiring hydrant use, or firefighters testing hydrants. Recent incidents of brown water in Admiral didn’t seem to relate to any of those categories, so we asked Seattle Public Utilities. We also included an inquiry about an apparent change in the hotline that for many years was answered by an actual live person and now does not. It’s taken a few days, but here’s what we received from SPU spokesperson Cody Bowman late today:
On October 9 and 10, SPU received nine reports of discolored water from customers along Walnut Ave SW.
While the immediate cause of the discoloration remains undetermined, temporary discolored water can occur any time the drinking water system is disturbed, for example due to a water main break, hydrant use or testing, or operational changes. Even without obvious activity nearby, naturally occurring minerals and sediment in the system can occasionally become stirred up.
Customers should continue to call SPU’s 24/7 Operations Response Center at 206‑386‑1800 to report discolored water. The phone system is designed to help callers quickly triage water‑discoloration issues and walk through steps that often resolve the problem right away. If those steps don’t solve the issue, callers are then given the option to speak directly with an operator for further assistance. The system is not designed to prevent access to a live representative; rather, it helps manage high call volumes while still ensuring customers can reach staff when needed.
We appreciate your input and are reviewing opportunities to streamline the menu to make it even easier for customers to reach an operator when they need to.
Though SPU suggests brown water is not uncommon, 10 years ago it was happening often enough in West Seattle that SPU finally planned and carried out a special line-flushing operation.
Community support can make you happy – as well as the people benefiting from that support. Robbin Peterson of the West Seattle Food Bank provides these reminders:
Food, Frights, and a Little Friendly Competition: October at West Seattle Food Bank!
October is shaping up to be a busy month of community support for West Seattle Food Bank
*We’re celebrating the 14th annual PT Challenge, with six local physical therapy clinics participating in a friendly competition to collect food for their neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
A big thank-you to Sea Pines Physical Therapy, Sound Physical Therapy, Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy, Kinetic Physical Therapy, Lake Washington Physical Therapy, and Biojunction Sports Therapy for keeping this wonderful tradition going!
*And for those who like their giving with a side of spooky, Nightfall Haunt and Meeds Manor haunted houses are joining the fun, collecting food donations from visitors throughout the Halloween season!
*Think you’ve got what it takes to be a trivia champion? Hope you got your ticket (sales ended Tuesday) to join us this Saturday, October 17, at First Lutheran Church of West Seattle for Cup of Blessings, an evening of dinner, trivia, and friendly competition, all in support of West Seattle Food Bank!
*And if all that competition hasn’t worn you out, we’re turning up the heat with our annual Chili Cookoff at the West Seattle Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 25! Nine local restaurants will bring their best chili creations to compete for the 2026 trophy and bragging rights, with proceeds supporting West Seattle Food Bank’s food assistance and eviction prevention programs. (Look for the chili inside ArtsWest.)
Food and housing are two of life’s most basic necessities, and too many of our neighbors are struggling to afford both. Every donation of food or essential supplies, every flight of chili purchased, and every act of generosity helps us respond to those growing needs.
We’re grateful to the businesses, volunteers, and community members who make it all happen. West Seattle has a wonderful way of showing up for its neighbors, and October is no exception.
So whether you’re visiting your physical therapist, getting the daylights scared out of you, showing off your trivia skills, or sampling some delicious chili, October is a great time to give back!
(WSB photo from Portage Bay’s West Seattle opening day in 2023)
1:16 PM: Almost four years after expanding to West Seattle with a location in The Junction, Portage Bay Café has just announced it’s closing in WS. We talked by phone with owner Amy Fair Gunnar shortly after she made the announcement. It’s one of five locations the local mini-chain has, and she says the other four are going strong, but – especially given the “soaring costs” of operating a restaurant – this one has a fundamental problem, not enough indoor seating to get it through the fall/winter season. “We are really sorry to be leaving West Seattle,” she told us. “We’ll miss our guests.” She also noted that the Washington Hospitality Association has tallied ~2,000 restaurant closures this year, which she says outnumbers the closures during the first year of COVID. We asked about the West Seattle staff; she said they’re finding places at their other restaurants for “pretty much everybody.” The last day for the breakfast/brunch café at 4725 42nd SW will be Sunday, October 25. (Portage Bay was preceded in the space by Agave Cocina for three years, and before that, Fresh Bistro for nine years.)
8:55 PM: In comments, readers pointed out an August Seattle Times story about Portage Bay’s financial challenges. We subsequently checked court records and discovered a more-recent “unlawful detainer” action pertaining to this location – often a prelude to eviction if back rent isn’t paid up – at least $137,000 worth, per the court documents, as of late August. The court records show the next hearing date is October 29, four days after the West Seattle location’s just-announced closing date.
For those who asked about what was briefly a big SFD response to Lincoln Park just before 11 am but very quickly downgraded, we just received this update/explanation from SFD spokesperson David Cuerpo:
This was initially dispatched as a water rescue response, but downgraded to an aid call because the first units on scene confirmed the patient was out of the water. The patient is a 44-year-old female who was in stable condition. She was transported to a hospital via AMR.
If you are used to checking the SFD real-time 911 page, you should be aware that all units initially dispatched to a call show as active (green) until the entire call is closed, even the units that were almost instantly canceled. This unofficial page shows when individual units are cleared (among other things).
King County International Airport – aka Boeing Field – is just over the ridge from West Seattle, and within view/earshot for many here, so this alert about a drill next week might be of interest:
King County International Airport-Boeing Field (KCIA) will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise on Wednesday, October 21. The main part of the exercise will occur from about 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
During this time, emergency vehicles and personnel will respond to a simulated aircraft accident on the far south end of the airfield, adjacent to the Museum of Flight and Boeing Military Delivery Center and just north of South Norfolk Street.
People in the vicinity of KCIA during the exercise may see what looks like a damaged aircraft, including real smoke (but no fire), aircraft parts, and “victims” with makeup to simulate injuries. First responders will engage in the exercise as if it were a real emergency, including using vehicles with lights and sirens. If you see this activity during the scheduled time for the drill, do NOT call 9-1-1. Local emergency response agencies are aware of this planned exercise.
KCIA will remain fully operational during the drill. The main runway will remain open, but there will be some ramp areas and part of a taxiway closed for the exercise. Part of Norfolk Street near East Marginal Way may also be temporarily closed to traffic during the drill.
We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we conduct this critical test of our emergency response procedures.
Boeing Field has hosted drills before – our archives include this alert about one in 2018 that involved military aircraft.
Here is our highlight list for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (which you can preview any time – our daily highlight list is meant to be a reminder rundown, with last-minute additions too):
READING WITH TODDLERS: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor).
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Noon to 6 pm today, visit Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) to see the work on display this year!
PLAY AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 2-4 pm, join players at Missing Piece (4707 California SW)
HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm drop-in homework help for K-12 students, at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
KIDS’ ART WORKSHOP: With Rec ‘N The Streets at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), 3-4:30 pm.
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: The free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm workshop is happening at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center), and the library is open for borrowing.
STITCH THE NIGHT AWAY AT MR. B’S: 5-8 pm, stitching workshop. (9444 Delridge Way SW)
HIGH-SCHOOL READING NIGHT: Invitation to all area HS students – 6 pm, bring whatever you’re reading – book, e-book, audiobook, class assignment, etc., to Easy Street Records (4559 California SW):
One of the organizers, WSHS teacher/librarian Amy Vattuone, explains, “This event will be monthly throughout the school year and is modeled after the Silent Book Club gatherings that happen around West Seattle. We think high schoolers are amazing and deserve their own night to read!”
34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Monthly meeting, online this time, starts with 6 pm program – info and registration link here.
WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Talk about Seattle’s growth – current and future – at the weekly 6 pm meetup – still on SW Lander west of California (outside at The Good Society).
EVENING STORY TIME: 6 pm at Southwest Library (9030 35th SW).
POETRY AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6 pm, PoetryBridge at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: Join the weekly 6:15 pm group run from West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) tonight, all welcome, all paces.
PRACTICE SPEAKING SPANISH: A local group of Spanish-language learners gathers 6:30-8:30 pm at Mission Cantina (2325 California SW) to practice – details in our calendar listing.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30-8:30 pm. 21+. Rotating musician lineup. (7902 35th SW)
KUNDALINI YOGA: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
MAD CRAFTY: Bring your craft project to Revelry Room (4547 California SW) for a crafty evening, 7-9 pm.
MUSIC BINGO: Play music bingo at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle Wednesday trivia venues: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … And Wednesday trivia starts at 8:30 pm at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: West Seattle’s longest-running open mic! 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
DANCE WITH BALORICO: Lessons at 8 pm and 9 pm at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW) -sign up here.
SWING IT WEDNESDAY! Swing dancing and live music at 8:15 pm at South Park Hall (1253 S. Cloverdale, South Park).
KARAOKE: Sing at Admiral Pub starting at 9 pm, after trivia. (2306 California SW)
Planning an event, class, workshop, etc., that’s open to community participation/observation? Please email us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! [email protected] – thank you!
Big achievements for West Seattle High School‘s girls swim and dive team at their latest meet! The report and photo were sent by WSHS athletic director Corey Sorenson:
On Saturday, the WSHS Girls Swim & Dive Team traveled to the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way to participate in the 30th annual Mukilteo Invitational.
Seniors Anna Baekkelund, Alina Luff, Eden O’Donnell, Matty Ogle, and Lisa Willis; sophomores Leia Al-Jawad and Avery Forcum; and freshmen Ivy Jones, Evelyn Nguyen, and India Prince all made the trip.
Highlights of the meet included the 200 free-relay team of O’Donnell, Nguyen, Forcum, and Ogle, Luff achieving lifetime bests in the 50 and 100 free, Ogle posting a season best in the 100 back, and O’Donnell establishing a new WSHS varsity record in the 100 fly.
In the photo are (from L to R): Eden O’Donnell, Matty Ogle, Alina Luff, Anna Baekkelund, Lisa Willis, Avery Forcum, Leia Al-Jawad, Ivy Jones, Evelyn Nguyen, India Prince.
Next up for the WSHS girls – they swim against Eastside Catholic at 4 pm Friday at Southwest Pool.
6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Cloudy early and sunny later, high in the mid-60s. Sunrise will be at 7:27 am today, with sunset at 6:22 pm.
(Sunset from Gatewood – photo by Aaron Brethorst)
WORK ALERT
Ramp/lane closures for City Light’s work to restore West Seattle Bridge streetlights are scheduled to continue tonight – see the schedule and locations here.
TRANSIT TODAY
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route is now on the two-boat schedule with an unscheduled third boat, until at least early November. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule – any reroute/stop advisories will be here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Now on the regular fall schedule.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
See trouble on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
Multiple readers are asking about a sizable police response at the Delridge AM/PM, a stone’s throw from the Southwest Precinct. According to police radio, a white Ford Escape caught officers’ attention, and they discovered the car’s registered owner had a felony warrant (burglary and theft in Chelan County). Potential “felony stops” require backup, so more officers were brought in. At last report they had one person detained; we’ll follow up to see if that resulted in an arrest.
PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG
It was party time at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) on Puget Ridge this afternoon, celebrating the 10th birthday of the college’s mascot, Olivia the Otter. WSB contributing photojournalist Oliver Hamlin was there for the combination birthday party and resource fair at Brockey Center on campus, as were hundreds of students and staffers.
Olivia mingled, offering and receiving high-tens:
High-fives too:
Everyone got the chance to sign a giant banner/card with birthday wishes:
And of course there was a birthday cake – a carrot cake created by SSC’s legendary culinary program:
The culinary students of course got a photo-op with Olivia:
Other photo opportunities at the party included a “wishing tree”:
Some partygoers also got prizes for filling out a passport with visits to different tables/booths.
Olivia’s 10th birthday also celebrated the South Seattle College Foundation‘s $10 for 10 Challenge, matching donations of up to $2,500 (follow that link!) to support students and programs.
Via text, photos from a Halloween display whose creator says it’s on Delridge … somewhere:
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The woman arrested at her Alki apartment one week ago after an hours-long standoff with police is due in court tomorrow to answer a charge of felony harassment. 54-year-old Tina Marie Gregorius is accused of threatening her neighbor with a knife – which is what brought police to the scene originally – an also of vandalizing the neighbor’s car and harassing others who live nearby. According to the charging document, Gregorius and the victim were friends until two years ago, when Gregorius started behaving bizarrely. Then last Tuesday, investigators say, Gregorius brandished a “large kitchen knife” at the victim and threatened to kill her if she didn’t stop “talking (about her).” The documents say security video captured that confrontation and included these screenshots of the defendant:
Though the documents say Gregorius has no criminal history, they also say the victim had reported her to police before and feared that if officers left this time without arresting her, she would follow through on her threats. The narrative also says other neighbors approached police during the standoff and said they had filed police reports about her before. Eventually they talked her out and took her into custody; after getting a search warrant, they went into her apartment and found the knife. Gregorius has been in jail since then, in lieu of $30,000 bail, and is due to be arraigned tomorrow morning.
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