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Thanks for the tips. The “Forest of Shadows“ light show at the Seattle Chinese Garden has been shut down for at least two nights because of vandalism and theft. We got a tip this morning from someone turned away last night, but the production company didn’t reply to our inquiry, there was nothing on the police map, and the online ticketing system appeared to be selling tickets for tonight (took us all the way to asking for payment info), so we hit a bit of a dead end. Then came this photo, sent a short time ago by a reader reporting they were turned away tonight. In addition, a South Seattle College spokesperson (the garden is at the campus’s north end) says show producers notified SSC security they’d been hit by vandalism and theft, no details. The show is geared for the Halloween season and was intended to run a few more days before the same area switches over to the “Astra Lumina“ holiday-season light show next week.

HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS: The eyes have it. Plus, lots of lights

October 30, 2025 9:07 pm

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| Halloween | West Seattle news

Four more photos sent in but not yet shown, until this Halloween Eve:

Thanks to Joanne, Dana, and Jerry for the, shall we say, watchful displays above and below.

And Frank sent his light display from North Burien.

Tomorrow’s the big night, rain or not … thanks to everyone whose photos and tips have helped make the Halloween season memorable!

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Five days left to vote. 84 percent in Seattle haven’t done it yet.

October 30, 2025 8:05 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

(WSB file photo, Morgan Junction drop box)

We’ll be reminding you daily from here on out – Tuesday (November 4) is Election Day, and King County Elections drop boxes close at exactly 8 pm that night. Checking the ballot-return statistics, just under 16 percent of Seattle voters’ ballots have come in so far, whether by drop box or USPS mail (and as noted here yesterday, if you plan to do the latter, don’t wait any longer). Some big local decisions are on the ballot, including mayor, two citywide councilmembers, city attorney, school-board members (not our district but all seats are up for citywide votes in the general election), county executive, three tax measures, and more.

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BIZNOTE: Fall Fest community party at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate’s new West Seattle offices

October 30, 2025 6:52 pm

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

(WSB photos)

Treats await all ages at the “Fall Fest” party/open house on through 8 pm at the new West Seattle offices of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate (WSB sponsor).

The branch recently moved to 5415 California SW from the Jefferson Square north-side office building. Left to right above are brokerage vice president Tay Krull, branch manager and managing broker Emma Lazo, and president/CEO Melanie Weidenbach, who told us the new location has more space for team members and customers to collaborate.

60 agents and brokers are on the team. Many are there tonight, as are other fun features including a photo booth. The Berkshire team also says they’re happy to be at street level – “great curb appeal,” Lazo said, like the perfect home.

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WEST SEATTLE HALLOWEEN: Shortcut to event listings

October 30, 2025 6:26 pm

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| Halloween | West Seattle news

Yes, with all that “atmospheric river” talk, we’re probably in for a rainy Halloween, so you’ve likely already added an umbrella to your costume plan. But if you’re still considering what to do tomorrow – and over the weekend, for Dia de Muertos – here’s a shortcut to everything that’s in our calendar: Just go here for everything labeled with that category. And if you are having a haunted house or other Halloween event that’s open to the community, send the info ASAP – westseattleblog@gmail.com – and we’ll add it!

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READER REPORT: Crosswalk added at Delridge Way SW and SW Alaska

October 30, 2025 3:56 pm

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| Delridge | Safety | Transportation | West Seattle news

The photo and report from Delridge Way SW and SW Alaska were sent by Shane:

Wanted to write as I didn’t see it mentioned on the road work today … it looks like the city (finally) put in an official crosswalk by the Delridge Playfield. It’s just paint and a couple signs but it’s still much clearer to cars that this is an official crosswalk now and hopefully is a step toward real pedestrian safety improvements along this road!

(The median was already there, but without crosswalk markings.) Customary reminder – this corner and others were/are crosswalks even without paint.

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Lots of leaves? Seattle Public Utilities allowing extra yard waste, no extra charge, again for November

October 30, 2025 1:06 pm

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| Safety | Utilities | West Seattle news

Two days until November, and two days until Seattle Public Utilities yard-waste customers can start setting out up to 10 extra bags every collection date this month. SPU sent the annual announcement today:

Seattle Public Utilities offers free extra yard-waste pickup for all household food and yard waste customers each week throughout November.

 
When customers keep leaves off streets and out of storm drains, it reduces ponding and flooding during fall storms. To support this, customers can put out up to 10 extra bags of leaves for free each collection day in November.

Customers should place extra leaves in:

-Paper or certified compostable lawn and leaf bags, or
-Personal reusable containers with lids.

Winter weather is here, and SPU encourages customers to take these additional steps to keep streets and drains clear, report problems, and stay informed:

-Report clogged drains through the Find It, Fix It app.
-For urgent drainage, wastewater, and drinking water issues, call SPU’s 24/7 Operations Response Center at 206-386-1800.
-Sign up for AlertSeattle, the city’s official emergency alert system.

Note that Find It, Fix It, is for NON-urgent issues, so if something is presenting an immediate life-safety hazard, call SPU’s 24/7 as listed, or even 911 if you can’t get through to a live person.

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Brown water in Arbor Heights

October 30, 2025 12:12 pm

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| Arbor Heights | Utilities | West Seattle news

Justin and neighbors are reporting brown water in south Arbor Heights, 35th SW and SW 107th vicinity. The Seattle Public Utilities water-trouble map doesn’t show any current problems or planned work in the area; fire calls or hydrant testing are other possible causes, but the most important thing to do is to report to SPU at 206-386-1800, since sometimes it can be the first sign of nearby trouble.

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CAN YOU HELP? ‘Critical need’ for volunteers at Center for Active Living

October 30, 2025 11:42 am

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| West Seattle news

We report often on fundraisers – but there are non-monetary ways to help your neighbors and local nonprofits, too. For example: The Center for Active Living‘s volunteer ranks need replenishment. If you might be able to help, here’s what they’re looking for:

(Photo courtesy Center for Active Living)

The Center for Active Living is an activity center for seniors aged 55+, and located at 4217 SW Oregon St in the Alaska Junction. They currently need willing individuals to fill various positions. Volunteers can enjoy connecting with seniors and fellow volunteers in a friendly, relaxed, collaborative environment. In some cases, opportunities are available for friends and family to volunteer together.

Shifts are generally weekdays during the day and can be three to four hours in duration. Volunteers can select a regular shift once a week, same day & time, or occasional fill-in/substitute spots on different days & times based on volunteer availability; must be 18 years of age or older. No experience necessary and training is provided.

There is a critical need for the following volunteer spots:

Dishwasher: rinse, load and unload a commercial-grade dishwasher on Tuesdays from 10am-2pm, and occasional fill-in substitute spots on different days throughout the month.

Café Attendant: take customer orders and prepare sandwiches and salads in The Center’s onsite café; Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30am-11:30pm, or Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11am-2pm.

Other volunteer opportunities:

Chef assistant: help prepare hot scratch-made meals for seniors’ community dining program; fill-in/substitute spots as needed throughout the month

Baker: prepare scratch-made pies, cakes, cookies breads following designated recipes; fill-in/substitute spots as needed throughout the month

Dining Room Attendant: serve beverages and prepared meals to seniors participating in our Community Dining program; fill-in/substitute spots as needed throughout the month.

The Center Thrift Store: several positions including customer service, cashiering, sorting donations, pricing/tagging merchandise; Shop is open seven days a week.

Westside Friends: provide companionship and support to seniors in their homes in West Seattle; schedules vary.

To apply, click the following link to complete a volunteer application: Volunteer – The Center for Active Living or email dannyp@wscenter.org

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Here’s our list for your Halloween Eve West Seattle Thursday!

October 30, 2025 9:58 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Lincoln Park photo by Arlene Rubin)

Here’s what’s happening in West Seattle for the rest of today/tonight – including Halloween Eve spookiness – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more for today/tonight/days and weeks ahead):

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING: Third of three briefing meetings this week, under way now (9:30 start) with a Human Services and public-safety focus, the agenda has info on how to watch.

FREE PLAYSPACE: West Seattle Church of the Nazarene is opening its free community playspace two mornings a week, 9 am-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. (42nd/Juneau)

GATHERING AT THE VOID: Get out of the home office for a couple hours! “Work, Game, Craft or Chat! At The Void ~ Coffee & Connect” hangout at The Void, 10 am-noon. (5048 California SW)

TODDLER PUMPKINPALOOZA: Free event at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW) for little ones, 10 am-noon.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Fall is a perfect time to plant! Explore the possibilities – the center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Just two more days to see the art on display throughout Southwest Library (9010 35th SW); visit any time during regular hours, 10 am-6 pm today.

SSC FOOD TRUCK: 10:30 am-12:30 pm at campus clock tower (6000 16th SW), serving community members as well as students, Bavarian cuisine today.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME IN ADMIRAL: 10:30 am at West Seattle Library (2306 42nd SW).

TODDLER STORY TIME IN WESTWOOD: 10:30 am at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today. (Even if you just want to know so you can go listen!)

DROP-IN CHESS: High Point Library‘s weekly event is back today, 4-5:30 pm for players under 18. (3411 SW Raymond)

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two regular Thursday night events here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Momo Express, with Vietnamese cuisine.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ‘FALL FEST’ OPEN HOUSE: Rather than an open house at a for-sale property, tonight the crew at Berkshire Hathaway Northwest Real Estate (WSB sponsor) are hosting one at their new West Seattle offices! Visit 5-8 pm. (5415 California SW)

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle!

HALLOWEEN EVE BLOCK PARTY: Super Deli Mart (35th SW and SW Barton) plans an outdoor beer garden, kids’ activities, more for an early Halloween celebration, 5-8 pm.

‘NIGHTFALL’: Spooky “charity haunt” open tonight 5:30-9:30 pm (4544 51st Place SW) – see our preview for details.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm, now leaving from Future Primitive Beach Bar (2536 Alki SW), you’re welcome to join the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run – costumes encouraged!

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: This one’s for walkers! Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: 7 pm meeting, 2 Fingers Social (9211 Delridge Way SW), reading “Ghostland” this month.

HEEBIE JEEBIES AT EASY STREET: Live tonight at 7 pm for Halloween Eve, The Heebie Jeebies! Free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Teddy Ruckspin, 8 pm.

Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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Missing a Halloween costume?

October 30, 2025 9:09 am

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| Halloween | West Seattle news

Our regular lost-found-not-pets board is a self-post sectiob of the WSB Community Forums, but this is an unusual and time-sensitive case. Sent this morning by Jean:

I found this costume in the Fauntleroy neighborhood . Specifically on Wildwood by the bus stop.
I’m not aware if you have lost and found, but I sure feel bad about this costume.

Recognize it? Let us know and we’ll connect you.

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TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT, ROAD WORK: Thursday updates

October 30, 2025 6:00 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, October 30, 2025 – three days until we “fall back” an hour when Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 am Sunday.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast for today: Cloudy, then clearing, high in the mid-50s. Sunrise will be at 7:51 am; sunset, 5:54 pm.

(Recent sunrise – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

ROAD WORK

-Fauntleroy culvert repairs might affect the 9100 block of California SW.
-Still awaiting the 60th, 61st, 62nd Alki speed-bump work between Alki Avenue and Admiral Way.

TRANSIT TODAY

Washington State Ferries – WSF says the Triangle Route is on a two-boat schedule “until further notice.” Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where; ferry alerts will update with any changes.

Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes.

Water Taxi – Now on regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Low Bridge – Here’s the view looking west. Also note, maritime-opening info is again 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!

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