West Seattle, Washington
21 Wednesday
9:55 AM: Thanks to Ted for the photo. The pickup truck in the photo had a fire on Beach Drive SW near Atlas Place about the same time as the larger SFD incident on SW Michigan, in the 8 am vicinity. Ted happened by while SFD was in cleanup mode and reports the damage appeared to be in the engine-compartment area. We’re following up with SFD.
2:23 PM: We received this summary from SFD spokesperson Kaila Lafferty: “At 7:42 a.m., dispatch received several calls reporting a car fire, with smoke and flames visible, in the 6300 block of Beach Dr. SW. Engine 32 responded and confirmed a working fire in a pickup truck. The fire was extinguished, and the crew remained on scene to monitor until 8:41 a.m. No cause has been identified. No injuries reported.”
7:55 AM: Seattle Fire has a big response on scene at a commercial building at 200 206 SW Michigan, a short distance east of the bottom of Highland Park Way hill. Updates to come. SFD says the fire’s on the second floor and “the incident is stable.”
8:02 AM: Here’s where this is. SFD says the fire is “in the duct system in the ceiling” and is under control.
8:21 AM: SFD says the fire is out and they’re working on ventilation, as well as investigation.
8:50 AM: No injuries reported; most units have been dismissed.
8:33 AM: SPD is checking out a report of a low-hanging tree branch blocking 42nd SW in the 4500 block.
Earlier:
6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, October 19, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Mostly cloudy, high near 60. Sunrise will be at 7:34 am today, with sunset at 6:13 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route is now on the two-boat schedule with an unscheduled third boat. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule – any reroute/stop advisories will be here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Sailing on the regular fall/winter 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!
11:56 PM: A report summary released late tonight by Seattle Police details a burglary arrest southwest of Morgan Junction this afternoon. 911 first got the call around 2 pm about a man trying to enter a residence in the 7000 block of Fauntleroy Way SW. Somebody was home; the man couldn’t get in. Police say he “wandered further down the street” and got into an empty home by kicking the back door in. There, they say, he ate food he found in the kitchen and then went into a bedroom, where officers say they “located the suspect in the bed, under covers.” They arrested him and booked him into jail. We’ll check on his status in the morning.
ADDED 4:49 PM MONDAY: The 41-year-old suspect appeared in court this afternoon; prosecutors requested $50,000 bail and a judge set it at $25,000.
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As we’ve been reporting, your ballot for the general election includes two local races with an incumbent and challenger – King County Council District 8 and State House 34th District Position 2. We’ve covered them at the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce lunch and at the Alki Community Council meeting. This Wednesday, they’re expected at the Morgan Community Association quarterly meeting – Mary Anito and Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon in the State House race, Nick Duda and Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda in the King County race. It’s at 7 pm Wednesday at The Kenney (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW); the agenda also includes updates on ongoing issues including public safety, preparedness, the park expansion, and the EV-charging station.
Less than two weeks until Halloween, and we are continuing to highlight decorations. Tonight, Lacey tells us her “Last Resort Hotel” has arrived for the season:
We have our Halloween haunt all set up again this year! Lots of things to see by day, and spookier to see at night – we are The Last Resort Hotel. Located just off Roxbury, 9643 18th Ave SW. (If you love the Grinch, you might also know us as Whoville at Christmas!)
Just like last year, we will have the yard open again for trick-or-treating and are also accepting donations for WC Food Bank! We have a full yard walk-through display that will only be open for a few nights. October 30 & 31, 5 pm- 9ish. If the weather is nice, I will also have it open on Saturday, October 24, and I will let the Blog know if I do! That said, there are many decorations to view outside of the yard leading up to Halloween, like The Last Resort Cemetery, where the Gravedigger is keeping an eye on things!
We are welcoming donations for WC Food Bank again and will have a QR code posted and a donation bin available. I will also put a donation bin out in front of my display in the next few days, if people would like to donate unopened food items – look for a black cooler labeled Donations. I will check it regularly.
We have a full yard walk-through display, with lots of hotel “amenities”, like the Witch Way Cafe, Last Gasp Gifts and Doll Parts Daycare. The hotel boasts a cemetery and morgue. Last Resort Coven meetings are currently being held in the witches’ den. Zombies will be there to greet you along the way!
Our theme is very fun! I’m a kid of the ’80s and I would say my display is inspired by old Scooby-Doo episodes, vintage Halloween etc. I love decorating and a lot of the display is handmade by myself, like all of the cemetery fencing, my huge pumpkin king, the mausoleum and spooky well. I have lots of fun with the signage too, it helps to tell the story!
Please come visit us and donate if you can! I have a few regular fans who come visit the display, which I love! I’ve offered a sneak peek to some, so if you see me out in the yard, say hi! I love how much joy it brings people, it inspires me to keep going!
Got – or seen – decorations that others should see too? Photos/tips welcome at westseattleblog@gmail.com or texted to 206-293-6302 – thank you!
After more than 30 years, Mashiko‘s final night in the West Seattle Junction is tomorrow. After that, the Japanese restaurant will be closed until it’s ready to reopen at its new location in White Center. The Mashiko team asked if we’d share their “farewell, West Seattle” message:
To all the amazing people of West Seattle- We want to say goodbye, sort of.
Mariah, our sushi chef and fearless leader has been exclusively working at Mashiko going on 27 years. She has watched West Seattle grow up from her little window on California Ave longer than any of us and was reflecting, “We’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of so many people’s lives. Watching families start and celebrate life has made our careers truly rewarding.” We couldn’t have said it better.
With our relocation we hope to bring the community together and grow our family and friends. If we could have stayed in West Seattle we would have. The White Center community is a growing, vibrant, diverse place truly welcoming of all people and quite a few of us call this community home. Our staff, friends and family will be working hard to build a warm and inviting space to recreate the Mashiko experience; Mashiko Tsugu- ‘to join’. The new location will allow us to grow and create more delicious food.
For now please follow us on our social media accounts if you’re interested in updates on our next chapter.
With love and excitement,
Mariah Kmitta, Alix Yarrow and the outstanding team at Mashiko Tsugu
It’s been almost three months since Mashiko announced the moving plan, a little over one month since disclosing the new location at 9640 16th SW. When will they reopen? Owner/GM Alix told WSB, “We would love to be open by the end of the year, but that’s dependant on how fast permitting moves.”
(WSB photos)
1:26 PM: If you’ve been to the Fauntleroy Fall Festival in past years, you’ll notice the Fauntleroy Church lot looks different from past years. It’s a new layout because this year it’s all on the church/Y side – and some of what you’ll remember from inside The Hall at Fauntleroy is happening in the church’s Fellowship Hall – right now, participants in the Cake Trot get a chance to win decorated donated cakes:
Back out in the lot, look for the Fauntleroy Community Association’s Great Pumpkin Search booth – this year it’s part of the festival:
Lots more happening and we have more photos to add – see the schedule on the festival website – it’s on until 4 pm at 9140 California SW.
2:09 PM: The festival classics are going full force, like birdhouse-building and pumpkin-painting:
Volunteers like Deb are on hand to joyfully assist you:
And you can again this year get up-close views of birds and bunnies:
Performances are both outdoors and indoors (here again are the schedule and map) – the West Seattle Big Band is playing inside the Fellowship Hall. More coverage to come!
3:27 PM: The Big Band is playing all the way until the festival ends at 4 pm, so if yu’re here, don’t miss them.
Outside, another sizable band – the West Seattle Ukulele Players (video later).
And if someone in your family is still in the mood for pumpkin searching, the FCA says there’s still time – get to their table and get the info! They hid more than 400 and don’t know how many have been found yet, but certainly not all of them. We went to see some of the painted pumpkins, too:
This is all free thanks to donations and volunteering – if you didn’t donate while festival-going, you can find the link on the festival website.
Photos by Torin Record-Sand
Video by Tracy Record
for West Seattle Blog
From West Seattle to Tukwila, hundreds of volunteers devoted Saturday to restoration and cleanup work along Seattle’s only river and in its watershed, no doubt appreciated by all those who depend on it, like the Great Blue Heron in our photo above. The fall session of the twice-yearly Duwamish Alive! multi-site work party included the volunteers we saw in parks near the mouth of the Duwamish River …
And those who gathered for the welcoming ceremony at White Center Heights Park:
While a collection of native plants awaited shovels to place them into their new homes, light rain fell.
But spirits remained bright through a short round of speeches – Sharon Leishman, who leads the Duwamish Alive! Coalition, explained its 20 years of work, and how the river and its watershed connects us all:
She introduced King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, who was also there to spotlight a new countywide celebration of volunteer service:
His participation reminded all present that the work is for future generations too – he brought along his daughter Jazzy:
Some of the riverfront parks with Duwamish Alive! events are part of the Port of Seattle, whose Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed spoke at White Center Heights Park as well, talking about the importance of governments responsibly stewarding the environment:
That theme was echoed by county Natural Resources and Parks deputy director Tricia Davis:
Before everyone dug into the tasks at hand, Leishman presented the speakers with copies of Tom Reese‘s book “Once and Future River: Reclaiming the Duwamish“:
And before everyone dispersed, the commemorative group photo:
Watch for your chance to volunteer when next spring’s Duwamish Alive! date is announced – and in the meantime, at many other events at local parks and forests, spotlighted on calendars like ours and the Green Seattle Partnership.
(WSB photo)
Here’s our list of what’s happening as the third weekend of October continues, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
MOON ROOM SALE: The “sweet little gift shop in the universe” at 5902 California SW is having a sale all weekend – 15 percent off both in-store and online. Moon Room (a WSB sponsor) is open today 11 am-5 pm, 24/7 online.
BOOK-BUYING BENEFIT CONCLUDES: Get books at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor) through today, and part of the proceeds benefit Chief Sealth IHS girls’ soccer!
WEST SEATTLE RUNNING CLUB: 8:30 am, meet at Alki Statue of Liberty (61st/Alki) to run with friends old and new.
SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: 9 am, Westies Run Club meets at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) for today’s run.
CROSS COUNTRY CLEANUP FUNDRAISER: Starting at 9 am at Chief Sealth IHS (2600 SW Thistle), cross country team members are cleaning up the neighborhood as a fundraiser – donations appreciated; see their flyer in our calendar listing or use this link to donate.
PLAY AT THE MISSING PIECE: 9:30 am-11:30 am, play American Mah Jongg at The Missing Piece (4707 California SW)
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Now in the still-bountiful fall produce-and-products season, open for shopping and eating (as it is every weekend of the year, even holidays), 10 am-2 pm, California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska.
TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE AT THE MARKET: The Kiwanis Club of West Seattle is at the Farmers’ Market every Sunday through early December, 10 am-2 pm, at the south end (California/Alaska), collecting new unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.
ALSO IN THE JUNCTION – MAKERS’ MARKET: Local makers at Jet City Labs (4547 California SW), 10 am-2 pm.
WOODY PLANTS FOR URBAN SPACES: 10 am guided tour through West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor) to learn about possibilities for your space.
VISIT THE GARDEN: Seattle Chinese Garden is open to visitors 10 am-5 pm on Sundays, free but donations appreciated. (6000 16th SW)
FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)
SOUTHWEST ART SHOWCASE: 10 am to 6 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), visit the branch to see what’s on display!
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open today! Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? Look for it at, and borrow it from, the West Seattle Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)
WEST SEATTLE RESIST: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, weekly action in The Junction.
FRESH HOP FEST & FALL BEER SHOWCASE: Noon-7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW).
FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL: Earlier this year! 1-4 pm at Fauntleroy Church/YMCA campus (9140 California SW), free fall fun – here is the schedule:
See the map and more on the festival website. Also note, this year’s festival incorporates the Great Pumpkin Search!
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re welcome Sunday afternoons (among other times) at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) – open 2-5 pm today, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)
SIGN-MAKING PARTY: Instead of a regular monthly meeting, West Seattle Indivisible invites all to come make signs for next Sunday’s “Bop to the Box” voting procession, 3-5:30 pm at St. John’s (3050 California SW)
PAST, PRESENT, ELSEWHERE AT REVELRY ROOM: 3 pm, album-listening session. (4547 California SW)
UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, with prizes. (4302 SW Alaska)
LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, end your weekend with jazz – catch the D-Lux Jazz Trio at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) in The Junction.
Organizing, or know about, an event that should be on the WSB community Event Calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
The report and images came in via text:
At a condominium building across from Westwood Village (QFC side), they broke into several storage rooms today at 6:00 pm.
Police case number 26-310609.
Story by Jason Grotelueschen
Photos courtesy of Tia Nguyen
Chief Sealth International High School‘s football squad fought hard against Bishop Blanchet on Saturday, falling just short with a final score of 21-14. The game was a noon kickoff at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex.
We were only able to attend in-person for the 1st quarter, which ended scoreless at 0-0. Sealth athletic director Ernest “Coach P.” Policarpio tells us that QB Michael Wayman scored on a TD run in the 2nd quarter, and the game was tied 7-7 at the half. Xander Gomez added a TD for the Seahawks in the 3rd quarter, hauling in a pass from Wayman, but Bishop Blanchet scored twice in the 2nd half to seal the victory for the Bears.
Game photos below, courtesy of Sealth parent Tia Nguyen:
Jeampy Kamili leaps for an interception:
Xander Gomez hauls in a pass for a touchdown:
Kamili cuts up the middle on a run:
Seneca Nguyen zeroes in for a catch:
Asher Latif making the block:
The Seahawks remain winless for the season, and play O’Dea next Friday, October 23 at 7 pm at SWAC.
7:18 PM: Police are diverting southbound Harbor Avenue SW traffic in the 1700 block because of a collision reported to involve an SUV driver and bicycle rider. No other information so far; avoid the area for a while.
7:44 PM: Officers told dispatch they’re reopening the street. We are checking with SFD about the rider’s condition. The online log suggests they’re being taken to the hospital by SFD medic unit.
5:33 AM: Just got word from SFD spokesperson David Cuerpo: “Crews responded to reports of a collision involving a vehicle and bicyclist. They treated a 17-year-old male who was in stable condition. Paramedics transported him to Harborview for further care.”
With a community countdown and ceremonial snips, Jennifer Hobbs opened the new West Seattle Junction location of her studio VivaArts tonight. That kicked off a party set to continue until after midnight tonight at 4736 California SW, with free demonstrations and classes showing off the wide-ranging offerings that VivaArts is known for – from capoeira to salsa to samba to Irish dance – here’s the schedule of what’s yet to come tonight:
6:45pm – 7:10pm Uplift
7:15pm – 7:30pm Capoeira Demo
7:30pm – 7:50pm Capoeira Roda
8:00pm – 8:30pm Vamolá/Samba
8:35pm – 9:55pm Oula Dance
9:00pm – 9:20pm Oula Soul Flow
9:25pm – 9:40pm Bellydance
9:45pm – 10:10pm Salsa/Bachata
10:15pm – 12:30am DJ
Hobbs told the crowd that the new studio – which we first reported on back in February – was the fulfillment of a dream, enabling her to serve community members of all ages – from pre-K to seniors!
We’ll be adding interior photos shortly.
ADDED 7:45 PM: Here’s a look at the new spaces – and the indoor art:
We showed you the outdoor sign/mural in progress earlier this week – here it is, complete:
The ribboncutting was organized by Rachel Porter, executive director of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce:
Next grand opening in The Junction will be right up the block – we reported recently that Dave’s Hot Chicken and Gong Cha tea are expecting to open November 12.
Can you help? The Fauntleroy Fall Festival is happening 1-4 pm tomorrow (Sunday, October 18) and we just got word they need a few more volunteers to help make it happen! If you can spare a few hours Sunday afternoon, go here, see the roles that are available, and sign up! Organizers – and festivalgoers – will thank you!
(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)
How often do you get to look at Seattle Fire Department engines/trucks close up, and talk to firefighters in non-emergency circumstances? Here’s your chance – get over to Fire Station 37 before 2 pm!
The station at 35th SW and SW Holden is open for a Fire Safety Fair – and that means you get to see what’s based there, Engine 37 (above) and Ladder 13 (below):
Displays and activities inside, too:
All ages welcome:
Station 37 is one of four in West Seattle but it’s the only one open for this special event today!
Though local advocates had suggested they planned to focus on bigger off-peninsula gatherings today, we just found demonstrations along California Avenue SW. The biggest is in The Junction, at multiple corners of Walk-All-Ways, with many of the sign-holders encouraging early voting, as advocates have been advising. (Added – They’re crossing with the lights; here’s a California/Alaska traffic-cam screenshot:)
We also saw a lone protester at California/Fauntleroy, and two three close to our HQ, holding signs by the “Do Not Enter” barricade at California/Thistle.
By Jason Grotelueschen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
The Alki Community Council meeting on Thursday night at Alki UCC featured a robust candidate forum with six hopefuls for public office, as well as a tsunami-focused emergency-preparedness briefing, and a heartfelt farewell to the council’s leader.
Thursday night was the last official meeting for ACC president Charlotte Starck, who was gifted with flowers and treats from fellow board members to mark the occasion; she said she’ll continue to support and advise the council as needed.
Starck thanked her fellow board members and past and current volunteers, and touted the organization’s accomplishments and its strength going forward. Elections for additional board members are planned next month.
(The European Hornbeams of 35th – WSB photo by Anne Higuera)
Here’s our list of what to know as the third weekend of October begins, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
MOON ROOM SALE: The “sweet little gift shop in the universe” at 5902 California SW is having a sale this weekend – 15 percent off both in-store and online. Moon Room (a WSB sponsor) is open today 11 am-5 pm, 24/7 online.
BOOK-BUYING BENEFIT CONTINUES: Get books at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor) through Sunday, and part of the proceeds benefit Chief Sealth IHS girls’ soccer!
RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: 8:15 am, get your weekend off to a running start with an at-your-pace run. (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor).
SALTY HALF & 10K: 8:30 am start from Don Armeni Boat Ramp (1222 Harbor SW), no day-of signups but we’re mentioning this in case you see the runners and wonder what’s up!
GET ‘HEAVILY MEDITATED’ FOR FREE: 8:45 am at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), free meditation to start your weekend!
VACCINATION CLINIC: The series of flu/COVID vaccination linics at local schools that we previewed here continues today at Madison Middle School (3429 45th SW), 9 am-4 pm.
GUIDED HIKE IN WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT: 9:30 am, meet at Riverview Playfield (7226 12th SW) for this month’s hike.
FALL ‘DUWAMISH ALIVE!’: 10 am-2 pm, volunteer to help Seattle’s only river and its watershed – check the website to see if any sites still need help. All welcome, volunteering or not, at 10 am welcoming ceremony at White Center Heights Park (10208 7th SW). Afterparty at the Current Festival, starting at 1 pm at Duwamish Waterway Park.
RIFLE RANGE OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-2 pm, you can visit the Roger Dahl Rifle Range (4470 35th SW), operated by the West Seattle Sportsmen’s Club, and learn about its programs.
DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: Larger location this season, which ends October 31! 10 am-2 pm, shop for fruit and vegetables, prepared food and beverages, artisan body care, makers’ creations, more. (9th SW and SW Henderson)
DACHSHUND WALK ON ALKI: 10 am Saturdays, dachshunds and their people meet up at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki) for a group walk.
VISIT THE LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: 10 am-4 pm, at the Log House Museum (3003 61st SW), learn about West Seattle and vicinity hisstory!
MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
FREE WRITING GROUP: The 10:30 am, free, in-person, active writing group is back – our calendar listing explains how it works and how to participate.
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
(added) FIRE SAFETY FAIR: Noon-2 pm at Fire Station 37 (35th SW and SW Holden), stop by for a fun and educational open house.
NO KINGS DAY PROTEST: Most local advocates are joining up with the bigger off-peninsula gathering, but there’s a protest noon-1 pm on the South Park Bridge, all invited.
HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Chief Sealth IHS hosts Bishop Blanchet, noon at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
FRESH HOP FEST & FALL BEER SHOWCASE: Noon-9 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW).
POSTCARDING TO ENCOURAGE VOTING: 12:30-2:30 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), show up and be ready to write!
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open, with wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: 1-6 pm, wine bar and tasting room open on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
SECRETS OF MAGIC: 2 pm workshop at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).
‘MOBY DICK’ ON VASHON – 2 SHOWS: 2 pm and 7:30 pm performances by Vashon Repertory Theatre at Vashon Center for the Arts (19600 Vashon Highway SW).
OLD TYME ADULTS FOR DEMOCRACY: They’re gathering for a protest too, 2:30-3 pm at Admiral/California.
WALK-IN MASSAGE CLINIC: Free “short, specific” massage sessions at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm, first come, first served.
VIVAARTS GRAND OPENING: The studio has moved to 4736 California SW, where it’s celebrating its grand opening starting with a 4:45 pm ribboncutting and then a night of demos and dancing.
TWO BANDS AT MR. B’S: Will Rainier and The Pines, 7 pm at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), all ages, no cover.
LIVE AT EASY STREET – SOLD OUT: SYML performs live in-store at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) tonight at 7 pm, but the show’s sold out – maxed out by record-buyers.
LIVE AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, Naby Camara Band & Talne Trio – tickets here. (7904 35th SW)
REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm with DJ Wizdumb. (4547 California SW)
SATURDAY NIGHT SKATING: 9 pm to midnight, skate at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk and hip-hop, $18 (plus $5 skate rental).
KARAOKE IN THE SOUTH: 9 pm, sing Megastar Karaoke with KDJ Mythikal at Max’s Triangle Pub. (9454 Delridge Way SW)
KARAOKE IN THE NORTH: Saturday night karaoke begins at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
Planning a West Seattle event/class/show/etc. that’s open to the community? Tell us about it; it’s free to list something in our Event Calendar, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Thanks to JayDee (above) and Ryan (below) for photos from the pink sunset that ended our unseasonably warm Friday.
How unseasonable was it? According to the National Weather Service’s Daily Climate Summary, the 77-degree high was 17 degrees above the normal 60-degree high for this date. The morning low, though – 46 – had actually been one degree below normal. And for one more datapoint, that 77-degree high wasn’t anywhere close to a record – the NWS reminds us it was 88 degrees on October 16, 2022.
As featured in our Friday highlight list, West Seattle band Sulk took the stage at Easy Street tonight for a show celebrating the release of their album “In the Shadows.” West Seattle journalist/writer/historian Clay Eals was there and recorded the first three songs by the trio, whose members are Carlynn Nelson, Peder Nelson, and Jasper McCann.
Another one of those “looks bad on the SFD Real-Time 911 page but was downsized almost immediately” calls this past hour at an apartment near Admiral Safeway. Initial dispatch was “fire in building,” quickly downsized to “automatic fire alarm” – SFD says a dryer fire set off the sprinklers. Only one unit is still at the scene.
Ballots are arriving and general-election voting has begun. Today King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Elections Director Julie Wise joined other officials in celebrating the county’s 100th ballot drop box. It’s in Shoreline, but the milestone is a reason to remind you how to find your nearest drop box. Our area has boxes in The Junction, Morgan Junction, High Point, and Puget Ridge, plus White Center and South Park. They’re all mapped here, and they’re all now open 24 hours a day. You’re urged to vote as soon as you can, even though the deadline isn’t until November 3.
SIDE NOTE: And if you want the experience of voting with others, West Seattle Indivisible is organizing a “Bop to the Box” procession from St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW) to the Junction box, 2 pm Sunday, October 25.
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