(This morning’s sunrise, photographed by Jen A)

Here are today’s daily event notes/reminders, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE PLAYSPACE: Indoor play at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene is open today, 9-noon -just drop in! (42nd SW and SW Juneau)

WEST SEATTLE ELEMENTARY TOUR: First of four chances this week to tour West Seattle Elementary (6760 34th SW), 10 am.

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN: Also open, 10-11:30 am free playgroup for kids 0-5 and their caregivers, at Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (10300 28th SW).

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon Tuesdays, lunch meetings at West Seattle Golf Course, today featuring Meg Estep Woolf talking about Age Friendly Seattle (4470 35th SW).

NURSING PATHWAYS AT SSC – ONLINE INFO SESSION: 1 pm today, learn about studying nursing at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor). Our calendar listing has info on how to RSVP and get the link.

CHESS CLUB: All levels welcome to play! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.

DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOODS @ HIGH POINT LIBRARY: 2-5 pm, drop by and discuss! (3411 SW Raymond)

CITY COUNCIL: At 2 pm, the council holds its main weekly meeting. The agenda explains how to comment and/or watch.

DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: At High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) – volunteers available to help K-12 students, 4-5:45 pm.

RESTAURANT POP-UP: “Tonight at The Neighborhood (6503 California SW), Crave returns with their Filipino street-fusion fare. 4 pm-8 pm or while supplies last.”

CRAFTING AT HARRY’S: 5-7 pm crafting event at Harry’s Beach House (2676 Alki SW) – registration link is in our calendar listing.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: Monthly meetup, 6 pm monthly evening meetup, all ukulele players welcome – email for location.

TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: 6:30 pm Tuesdays at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), come sing with the Boeing Employees Choir, even if you don’t work for Boeing – email in advance to RSVP.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons continue, 7 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), details in our calendar listing.

SOLD-OUT SHOW AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm, The Format performs in-store. This is just a reminder for those whose album purchase has already secured their spot! (4559 California SW)

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group event at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034-A California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has info on registering before you go.

BINGO: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 5: Five locations for trivia on Tuesday nights – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7 pm at Admiral Pub, free, prizes. (2306 California SW) … Trivia at Christos on Alki (2508 Alki SW), 7:15 pm.

If you are organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc., tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Remembering Marilyn M. Henry, 1947-2026

January 27, 2026 9:00 am

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| Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends are remembering Marilyn Henry and sharing this remembrance with her community:

Marilyn Margaret Henry, a sweet, sassy, and loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Seattle, at the age of 78.

Marilyn was born on February 3, 1947, in the Philippines, where her parents Edward (Ted) and Enriqueta (Katie) Lenton met/married during WWII. They moved to Seattle when she was 1 and where she spent the rest of her life. She had 3 younger brothers, Jim, Ron and David, whom she was very close to. She was a lifelong West Seattle resident having attended Jefferson Elementary, Madison Middle School, and West Seattle High School. She married Charles (Tom) Henry, and they raised two daughters, Tracey Hilton and Amey Nutter, in a house in the Riverview area of West Seattle. And, although she had a successful career supporting the finance operations of various auto dealerships in the area (Gene Fielder and Huling Bros.), the focus of her life was always her family, her friends, and her church. In addition to watching closely after her nieces and nephew (known to them as Auntie Mimi) over the years, Marilyn or “Lola” was a devoted grandma to her two grandkids Olivia and Ryan. Lola is Grandma in Tagalog, but she was called that by other friends and family because it just fit her. She was everyone’s grandma.

Marilyn did not travel much but when she did, it was almost always to visit family – grandkids in California, family in Missouri – you get the picture. That was what filled her cup. Learning about what other people were up to and spreading the word gave her great pleasure. For her, a life well lived really just involved being there for other people. Anytime anyone needed help with anything, all they had to do was ask – ride to an appointment, trip to the airport, dog sitting, babysitting for the weekend – you name it. Everyone knew that Marilyn had their back.

Over the years Marilyn was involved in a few different churches around the Seattle area. Although she was not deeply religious, she loved the routine and the fellowship. She also had close connections to her pastors over the years many of whom she stayed in touch with even after they had moved on. That was another display of her loyalty – once you were included in Marilyn’s world you were there for life.

Marilyn was also an avid reader and after retiring she spent much of her time doing just that. There was not a book that Oprah recommended that she did not read. She enjoyed her afternoon “stories” and doing the Sunday NYT crossword puzzle. She loved Dim Sum, Lumpia, Salmon Dip, and Chicken Adobo. She loved classic movies, golden age of Hollywood celebrities and music, in particular Frank Sinatra but also more modern crooners like Steve Tyrell. “Good wishes” videos she received from both Steve Tyrell and Smokey Robinson just a few weeks before she passed may have been a final highlight.

For the family and friends that Marilyn has left behind, it is difficult to picture a life without her. She was such a stable figure for so many people for so many years. But, while she will be deeply missed, she will always be remembered as our Lola.

The family is hoping to dedicate a bench plaque in her honor in the park located directly across the street from her house so that we can sit with her and enjoy the view of the Cascades.

In lieu of flowers, if you are interested in contributing, please send donations to @Amey-Nutter (Venmo – please include Marilyn’s bench in notes). A more formal memorial service will be held in the Spring and date and location will be shared as soon as set.

And, if you have your own memories of Marilyn that you would like to share, you can do so on her guestbook at emmickfunerals.com/obituaries/marilyn-henry

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to westseattleblog@gmail.com)

TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: January’s last Tuesday

January 27, 2026 6:01 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

After two weeks without rain, today’s forecast says it’s likely to return in the pm, high in the low 50s. Sunrise at 7:41 am; sunset at 5:03 pm.

(Monday sunset photo by Bob Burns)

TRANSIT TODAY

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular three-boat weekday service has resumed; check WSF’s alerts in case of last-minute changes.

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes today.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

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!

VIDEO: Fauntleroy Church pastor tells anti-ICE rally in Seattle what she saw – and didn’t see – in Minnesota

January 26, 2026 11:59 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle protests

Earlier we mentioned that Fauntleroy UCC pastor Rev. Leah Atkinson Bilinski was just back from a trip to be Minnesota, where she and other faith leaders from the Northwest had gone to support community members standing against violence and violation of rights by federal agents. The video above, recorded by parishioner LeeAnne Beres, is what the pastor told a downtown Seattle anti-ICE rally this evening about what she saw in Minnesota – and, in one key moment, what she didn’t see.

She also mentions that she and the others were headed home when they learned federal agents had killed Alex Pretti. Meantime, another reader sent word that a rally and vigil in honor of Pretti, a VA nurse, is planned Tuesday night outside the Seattle VA hospital on Beacon Hill.

VIDEO: Seattle Public Schools proposes making new Alki Elementary regional site for Highly Capable program

January 26, 2026 10:38 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Alki Elementary currently has 265 students enrolled, but will be moving into a brand-new building this fall with a capacity for almost twice that many. Now the district is proposing making Alki Elementary a regional headquarters for a program that could significantly boost its enrollment. At last week’s School Board meeting, a briefing on the district’s Highly Capable (gifted) program included the announcement that Alki Elementary is proposed as a new Southwest Region site for the “cohort pathway” format of HC learning, along with Rainier View Elementary for the Southeast Region.

Right now, HC-identified students from those regions have to go to Thurgood Marshall Elementary to access a “cohort pathway” – self-contained classes offered there and at only two other SPS elementaries. So how many more students could that mean for Alki? Last week’s briefing projected that the Southwest Region will have 266 second through fifth graders identified as HC next school year:

Next school year is when the new Alki Elementary will open. Meantime, the proposal to make it and Rainier View sites for the HC program will be part of a proposal the board is scheduled to vote on February 11. (The full slide deck from the board meeting, which also touched on the feedback collected in community meetings around the district, is here. And thanks for the tips on this!)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Another van dumped in greenbelt; gas theft

January 26, 2026 8:19 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news

Two reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch tonight:

ANOTHER VAN DUMPED IN GREENBELT: Kalem reported seeing this on Sunday, and then Craig sent photos today: “Just came across this van from Food Lifeline parked on the trail to the north of the Peewee fields.”

Craig says this area of the West Duwamish Greenbelt has been an intermittent problem for this kind of activity, both with access from below and above: “The van came and went from above this time. Some minor damage to the trail but between both events the trail and Peewee access are in rough shape.” He reports the van was gone when he went through the area hours later; another local community advocate, Kay, says the tow truck that was first brought in by SPD wasn’t able to extract it, so apparently they got a second one. The van found abandoned and burning in the same area earlier this month was described as belonging to another nonprofit (Navos).

GAS THEFT: Nate reports, “I just walked out to my Toyota Tacoma [this afternoon] to find someone drilled a hole in my gas tank and drained the gas. I live in Arbor Heights neighborhood on a dark, very quiet street, south of Roxbury on 33rd Ave.”

New parking restrictions on 16th SW? South Seattle College to host community discussion

January 26, 2026 6:26 pm

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| Puget Ridge | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, 2022)

Some of the longtime RV-encampment areas along West Seattle streets have been addressed with added parking restrictions – Harbor Avenue SW and SW Trenton, for example – and 16th SW alongside South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) might be next. The college has just announced a community meeting, and though the announcement doesn’t specifically mention RVs, it does mention the city’s Unified Care Team, which works solely on encampments:

South Seattle College is hosting a community meeting for members of the campus community and neighbors of the college in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle on the evening of Wednesday, February 4.

The City of Seattle contacted South Seattle College about the possibility of installing parking restrictions along a portion of 16th Ave SW in front of the college to address long-term vehicle parking.

This meeting will be an opportunity to hear from Seattle Department of Transportation staff and the Unified Care Team about the work they do and possible solutions for our area. We will then shift to a community conversation where folks can ask questions, share their experiences, and provide feedback to the city and college about preferred solutions.

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Location: Cascade Hall, Room 107
South Seattle College Main Campus
6000 16th Ave SW

Cascade Hall is listed as “CAH” on the campus map. Parking in the North Parking Lot will be free, and closest to the building.

What local, state leaders are saying about preparedness here in wake of federal agents’ deadly violence in Minnesota

January 26, 2026 4:02 pm

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| Safety | West Seattle news

Local and state leaders all had Minnesota on their mind today. Three notes:

First:

(Governor’s Office photo)

“It’s outrageous in the extreme and it has to stop.”

That’s what Gov. Bob Ferguson said today about what’s happening in Minnesota, appearing at a media briefing with state Attorney General Nick Brown (a West Seattle resident). He wasn’t only speaking about the killings by federal agents of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, but also about their enforcement tactics, “plucking people off the street” and going into homes without judicial warrants.Ferguson and Brown detailed some of the steps they’re taking in case a federal escalation happens here, though they said they’re not revealing all the steps they’re taking in preparation, so as to not reveal their “playbook” to the feds. “We will not allow this administration to turn our nation into an authoritarian regime,” vowed Gov. Ferguson. Attorney General Brown said what’s happening has nothing to do with the president’s vow to “go after the worst of the worst” and described the administration as a “cabal of cruelty.” He also said it’s important to not just “hunker down and try to survive the next few years,” but to focus on preparedness and action. “Everyone in our state” has a role in that, they said. You can watch the entire news conference here.

Second:

Seattle City Councilmembers voiced their outrage at their weekly “briefing meeting,” where each member provides updates and observations. Our area’s Councilmember Rob Saka, noting that he’s a Minnesota native, decried the killing of Alex Pretti as “another horrific execution-style … murder of a resident.” Saka said it’s “appalling and outrageous” that federal agents are “running amok … killing people for no reason.” (His remarks are 47 minutes into the meeting video above.) Councilmembers reiterated the call to ensure the city is prepared, including the Public Safety Committee‘s chair Councilmember Bob Kettle, whose committee meets tomorrow morning.

Third:

We’ve learned that Fauntleroy Church‘s pastor Rev. Leah Atkinson Bilinski was part of a Northwest clergy delegation that went to Minnesota as a show of support. She is back and slated to speak during a protest rally at the Federal Building in downtown Seattle tonight, around 20 minutes into the 5 pm rally. We hope to speak to her about her Minnesota trip soon.

LAST CALL! Final week for ‘free’ curbside recycling of Christmas trees

January 26, 2026 1:21 pm

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| Environment | Utilities | West Seattle news

Seattle Public Utilities just sent the reminder – this is the last week for “free” composting of Christmas trees and other holiday greenery – either via curbside pickup, or transfer-station dropoff:

Remove all decorations, cut into sections 4-foot or less, and place trees or bundled greens next to your Food & Yard Waste cart on your regular collection day. Apartment residents may place up to two trees next to each Food & Yard waste cart at no charge. You can also drop off up to 3 trees less than 8 feet in length at a Transfer Station.

The “free” tree-cycling continues through Saturday (January 31). After that, you’ll have to chop up your tree so it fits in your yard/food-waste cart, or take it to the transfer station (South, in west South Park, is the closest)

You asked, so we asked: When will Jack Block Park’s long-closed public pier be rebuilt?

January 26, 2026 11:59 am

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| Port of Seattle | West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

(WSB photo, 2021)

A recent walk in Jack Block Park (2130 Harbor Avenue SW) inspired a reader to ask when its long-closed pier will be rebuilt as promised. It’s been closed for safety concerns for more than five years; our last followup was two years ago, at which time some money had been budgeted, and design was supposed to start before the end of 2024. But the project has not proceeded much if at all since then. This is in a Port of Seattle park; the Northwest Seaport Alliance – comprising the cargo ports of Seattle and Tacoma – is funding it, so NWSA spokesperson Melanie Stambaugh Babst responded to our inquiry about timeline, design, and $ status. She says construction is still at least two and a half years away:

The Jack Block Pier replacement is early in the design phase, so we do not have any design drawings to share yet. The current estimated project cost is between $10 – $14 million and our project team is exploring some design opportunities that account for this range. At this time, the estimated construction start is Q4 2028.

Funding for the pier and plaza repairs will come from the NWSA, but there are additional scope elements that will be funded by Port of Seattle.

The damage that ultimately led to the long-range closure was attributed to a vessel hitting the pier, though it’s never been disclosed which vessel did it, when, and how.

12 options for your West Seattle Monday

January 26, 2026 9:54 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Seen at Lincoln Park this weekend – photo by Betty Scott)

Here’s what’s on our list for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BABY STORY TIME: Noon at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

FREE HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in assistance for K-12 students at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too!

‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm, ongoing weekly group gathering for people experiencing grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee; RSVP here. (4034 California SW)

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 4: Four venues for trivia/quiz tonight! Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm, free, all ages … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

CHESS NIGHT AT MISSION CANTINA: 7 pm, players welcome in the upstairs mezzanine! (2325 California SW)

MEDITATE IN ALKI: Monday night meditation at Alki UCC is back this week, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)

POOL TOURNAMENT: Pool players are invited to enter The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starting at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)

MEDITATE IN FAUNTLEROY: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

LIVE JAZZ: Monday night music with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

SING! 9 pm Mondays, karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks as always to everybody who sends info for our calendar; if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

YOU CAN HELP: Invest in Youth needs a few more tutors at West Seattle schools

January 26, 2026 9:02 am

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| How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Local educational nonprofit Invest in Youth tells us that some of their best tutors come through WSB, so they’re again asking us to help with recruitment. If you can help with a small weekday gift of time, here’s how!

Are you interested in giving back to our community, narrowing achievement gaps for neighborhood students and promoting educational equity right here in West Seattle? Invest in Youth offers a unique opportunity to connect one-on-one with a local student.

Tutors meet one day a week with the same student in the classroom with other student-tutor pairs, and work on math and reading fundamentals, all while serving as a mentor to foster lifelong academic success.

No experience is necessary; just a commitment to show up for one hour, one day a week. Two local schools need tutors:

Roxhill Elementary at E.C. Hughes
Sanislo Elementary

Visit our website for more information or complete our tutor application to reserve your spot to begin tutoring.

TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: January’s last Monday

January 26, 2026 6:02 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:02 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, January 26, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

After another night in the 20s, today’s forecast is for clouds and a high in the upper 40s. Sunrise at 7:42 am; sunset at 5:01 pm.

(Sunday morning photo by Chris Frankovich)

TRANSIT TODAY

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

Washington State Ferries – According to WSF’s alerts, the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route is back to three-boat service as of today.

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes today.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Updated – two gunfire incidents; stolen mail found, returned

January 25, 2026 9:12 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news

Two West Seattle Crime Watch reports tonight:

PARK GUNFIRE AGAIN: For the second consecutive night, police have found evidence of gunfire in the south lot at Westcrest Park, after a 911 call. No other details yet – this happened within the last half-hour – and no reports of injuries.

(added 10:30 pm) SECOND GUNFIRE INCIDENT: Second gunfire incident of the night was reported before 10 pm in the 9000 block of 17th SW – casings found after a man driving a gold or beige pickup was reported to have fired from/inside his truck.

STOLEN MAIL FOUND, RETURNED: Vanessa sent the report and photo:

Just heads up, this morning I found a trail of open package materials and stolen mail on Bradford and 41st all the way down to Olympia Coffee on California. I sorted and delivered the mail I found and returned it to people’s homes. Some of the group mailboxes definitely had some damage from them being pried open. Just be on the lookout! Some of the mail was W-2s so lots of sensitive info. Also saw a broken window on a car on the same block where mail was stolen. Maybe the same thieves?

CONGRATULATIONS! Seahawks fans celebrate as team wins Super Bowl spot

January 25, 2026 7:19 pm

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| West Seattle news | WS & Sports

If you heard fireworks a little while ago, they were probably a lot closer than Lumen Field – seen above in Jerry Simmons‘s photo – but same reason: The Seahawks beat the L.A. Rams 31-27 and are headed to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2015 – February 8, 3:30 pm, in Santa Clara, California. Where will you watch? First Super Bowl party announcement we received – even before the Seahawks’ win – is from Ounces in North Delridge (all ages, “well-behaved pups” welcome too). We’ll add all the announcements we receive to the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

WEEK AHEAD: Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth ferry route back to regular service

January 25, 2026 6:56 pm

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| Fauntleroy | Transportation | West Seattle news

Good news for Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth ferry-route travelers – the route is back to three-boat service as of Monday, according to Washington State Ferries, which says the boats that broke down, cutting Triangle Route service (and elsewhere), are now fixed.

SEEN OVER WEST SEATTLE: Seahawks flyover, before the victory

January 25, 2026 5:40 pm

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| West Seattle news | WS & Sports

5:40 PM: Even if you didn’t see the flyover before the Seahawks game, you might have heard the jets (we did). The team says these were two F-15EX Eagle IIs from the 123rd Fighter Squadron of the Oregon Air National Guard.

Thanks to Steven Rice for the two photos above, and Jerry Simmons for this one:

The squadron is based in the Portland area.

7:01 PM: The Seahawks won (lots of fireworks as a result) and are headed to the Super Bowl, February 8 vs. the New England Patriots.

WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: Gameday mini-gallery

January 25, 2026 3:59 pm

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| West Seattle news | Wildlife

With the Seahawks‘ conference-championship game under way, we have one of our periodic game-day mini-galleries of bird photos sent by readers – starting, above, with the real-life “seahawk,” an Osprey, photographed by Steve Bender, who added the caption. Steve also sent these next three photos – Barrow’s Goldeneyes:

A Mallard:

And Canada Geese:

Also by the sea, a Gull photographed by @alexdavismitt

Also in the fog, a Hummingbird view from Troy Sterk:

Thanks again for the bird photos (which we also publish with some of our daily event lists, between galleries, like this one) – westseattleblog@gmail.com any time!

On White Center Now: Community celebration of newly opened HUB and adjacent apartments

January 25, 2026 2:01 pm

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| West Seattle news | White Center

(WCN/WSB photo – center, WCCDA leaders past and present, Sili Savusa and Aaron Garcia)

On our partner site White Center Now, one of Saturday’s biggest stories – community leaders and elected officials gathering to celebrate the newly opened White Center HUB and adjacent Canopy Apartments, a mixed-use complex at 8th SW and SW 108th [map], now the new home of nonprofits including the White Center Community Development Association, which has long been working to bring the HUB to life. It’s also home to community resources from day care to a health clinic, plus an event venue. See our full story, including video, by going here.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Catalytic-converter theft attempts; repeat mailbox break-in

January 25, 2026 11:34 am

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| Crime | West Seattle news

Reader eeports in Crime Watch this morning:

CATALYTIC-CONVERTER THEFT ATTEMPTS: We haven’t heard catalytic-converter theft mentioned in a long time (we were among the victims in an earlier wave). But this morning, two notes – Joanna reported:

just wanted to give a heads up about a car catalytic converter thief who is driving around Beach Drive. They did not (succeed) but they have been caught twice trying to steal the converter. Police have been notified. They seem to be driving between the hours of 3 AM-5 AM.

Then we heard from Anthony:

About 3:55 am in the 5400 block of Beach Dr SW, heard loud grinding sounds outside. Looked out the window and saw two persons at the passenger side of my car. One was lying down very close to the passenger door and the other was standing near looking at him. Yelled for them to get away. Went to front door and yelled again. They then left in a black newer crossover which had been standing in the southbound lane next to my car, on Beach Dr.

Examining my car, they had made a single complete cut through the pipe from the engine to the exhaust.

About a half hour later a dark car returned, parked again next to my car and a person was walking around to the passenger side of my car. I opened the door to my home and yelled, fervently, that they should quickly leave. They did. I went out to examine my car. There was a black knit cap next to the driver’s-side door that had NOT been there a half hour before. Talking to the police officers about a half hour later, they remarked that that they couldn’t recall a converter theft report for several years.

They took the hat.

Our archives remind us this type of theft was especially frequent in 2022.

MAILBOXES BROKEN INTO, AGAIN: The report and photo are from Keenan:

I live in a 16-unit townhouse complex on 44th Ave SW between Oregon and Genesee. This morning I noticed our shared mailbox was broken into last night and the doors are currently open. My neighbors reported this happening last year as well – this is only the latest incident. The post office has not been helpful at all – the only solution is for them to change the master locks on all of the mailboxes in the area so the stolen key the thieves have no longer opens our box. But they refuse to help.

Memorial service Thursday for Daniel R. Winnie, 1956-2026

January 25, 2026 10:42 am

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| Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends will gather Thursday to remember Dan Winnie and are sharing this remembrance now:

Master Sergeant (Ret., USAF) Daniel Robert Winnie passed away on January 8, 2026.

Born in 1956, Daniel grew up in South Everett and attended Saint Mary Magdalen and Mariner High School, where he was a member of the swim team, Civil Air Patrol, and ROTC.

Upon graduating, he entered the United States Air Force, beginning a 24‑year career. Dan was a combat veteran who served in Afghanistan, Grenada, Iraq, Kuwait, Panama, Saudi Arabia, and many other places. He was in Berlin when the Wall fell.

Following his military retirement, Dan flew for Kalitta Charters, where his missions involved returning the remains of fallen servicemembers to their families. Later he moved to West Seattle and enjoyed working as a flight instructor.

Daniel had an unbounded sense of adventure. He explored six continents by air, truck, and motorcycle. A few years ago, he completed a one‑month, 48‑state motorcycle ride – having ridden to Alaska the year before. He loved camping, whether alone or with friends. Like a true Winnie, he appreciated a strong cup of black coffee and good conversation. He always had a story to tell, including his long‑running feud with the neighborhood raccoons.

Dan enjoyed what he called his “$500 hamburgers” – flying his Cessna with a friend a few hundred miles to a small airport, sharing a meal, and savoring the time spent in the air.

Quiet generosity was one of his defining traits. The list of people he helped is too long to mention. Typically, whenever Dan left on a trip, he ensured the outside automatic cat feeder was correctly loaded so his feral friends would be fed.

Daniel is survived by his sons, Shawn and Michael; his sisters Ellen Winnie (Ralph Lindberg), Susanne Howard, Kat (Brad) Kirby, and Sharon Cline; and his brothers Randall Winn, Steven (Sheri) Winnie, and David Winnie. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and by many dear friends who became his second family – most especially his lifelong friend, Sue‑Lon Webert.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Doris Winnie; his brothers Robert Jr, Joseph, and Eric; his nephew Jonathan; and brother-in-law Jim. As he wished, his corneas were donated to restore eyesight to others.

Services honoring Dan will be held at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, on January 29. Viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a short service at 11:00 a.m. Please bring your fond memories.

Following the ceremony, Dan will be interred at Tahoma National Cemetery in a ceremony beginning at 2:00 p.m. Afterward, join us for light refreshments at Lake Wilderness Lodge Maple Room, 22500 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Seattle Children’s Hospital, a favorite charity of his.

All friends and family are warmly invited to attend and remember Dan with us.

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to westseattleblog@gmail.com)

WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: 18 notes!

January 25, 2026 6:07 am

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(Skyline at dusk with Seahawks colors and 12 flag on Space Needle – photo by Greg Snyder)

Wondering what’s up before and after – maybe even during – The Game? Here’s our highlight list from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find more listings!):

SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: The Westies Run Club starts its 9 am run at Dough Joy Donuts today. (4310 SW Oregon)

FREE WEST AFRICAN DANCE CLASS: Go get moving! 9:30 am at South Park Hall (1253 S. Cloverdale).

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Also in The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games at the new location of The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.

SUNDAY MORNING MEDITATION: See if there’s space in the small-group meditation session at 9:30 am at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW).

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-1 pm, prospective families and students are invited to visit the school. (34th/Myrtle; WSB sponsor).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open as usual on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in winter produce-and-products season – roots, greens, peppers, mushrooms, beans, garlic, apples, more – plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, pasta, more.

FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE RESIST: Regular weekly West Seattle Resist Sunday sign-holding event, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. South of Farmers’ Market. (California SW and SW Alaska)

HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Noon-1:30 pm, prospective families and students are invited to visit. (42nd SW and SW Genesee)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Spend part of your Sunday afternoon relaxing at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

WEST SEATTLE CLASSIC NOVELS (AND MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: 2:30 pm chat, 3 pm discussion, second half of “Dr. Zhivago” is this month’s topic at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

SEAHAWKS GO FOR NFC CHAMPIONSHIP: 3:30 pm game at Lumen Field vs. the L.A. Rams. If you’re going, remember you can take the West Seattle Water Taxi because Metro is adding postgame sailings.

TRIVIA AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5 pm to 8 pm, trivia with host Morgue Anne, free to play! (9444 Delridge Way SW)

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL: 5:30 pm at Bethany West Seattle (8600 9th SW), everyone’s welcome to enjoy a free hot meal.

ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, 5:30 pm and onward tonight. Tickets and info here.

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: 7:30 pm, free to play, win prizes! (4302 SW Alaska)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, wrap up your weekend with live music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that we could add to the WSB community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!