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Also on the West Seattle waterfront Saturday: Sauna and ‘polar plunge’ with … Metro
October 2, 2025 1:30 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news

We’ve already mentioned major parking restrictions along Harbor Avenue SW (and a bit of Alki Avenue SW) on Saturday (October 4), from Don Armeni Boat Ramp to Luna/Anchor Park, because of a film shoot. We’ve learned of one more event there on Saturday:

Saturday morning, 8-10 am, Metro invites you to take a “polar plunge” in Elliott Bay off Seacrest, coupled with a free sauna session. It’s part of a promotional campaign inviting people to explore various destinations. Full details just added to our calendar, though we’re awaiting a reply to our followup question about exactly where the portable sauna (not the same one that recently debuted at Lincoln Park) will be parked. (Update: Cove 2.)

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COUNTDOWN: Two days until Pumpkin Search in Fauntleroy
October 2, 2025 11:47 am
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, 2023 Pumpkin Search HQ)

It’s a fall tradition in Fauntleroy – bring the family, look for pumpkins hidden by Fauntleroy Community Association volunteers, maybe win prizes (some of the hidden pumpkins will be marked for prize redemption at the Fauntleroy Fall Festival on October 19)! This year’s Pumpkin Search is on the early side so we’re reminding you today that it’s just two days away, 1-3 pm Saturday (October 4) in Fauntleroy’s Endolyne business district. Look for the FCA booth across from Endolyne Joe’s (9200 block of 45th SW).

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Clothing swap, culverts meeting, campaign forum, West Seattle Book Club, comedy, music, more for your Thursday
October 2, 2025 9:54 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s our lively list of what’s happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more):

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

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Explore options for your fall gardening! 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 – DROPOFFS CONTINUE: As explained in our calendar listing, the annual Southwest Artist Showcase starts this weekend at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), and you can participate just by bringing in up to 3 artworks for inclusion. Library’s open 10 am-6 pm today for the second day of dropoffs.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today.

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: 4 pm, Chief Sealth IHS hosts Squalicum for slowpitch softball, Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), and West Seattle HS hosts Lincoln for girls’ soccer, Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle).

COMMUNITY CLOTHING SWAP: KAVU in South Delridge (9064 Delridge Way SW) is hosting this swap – bring in your swappable clothing dtarting at 4 pm, swap/shopping is 5-7 pm, as explained in our calendar listing.

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 Cascadia Pizza Co..

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

WINE AND JAZZ NIGHT: Support the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon) while enjoying good wine and good music, 5-9 pm. Our calendar listing includes the ticket link.

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!

FAUNTLEROY CULVERTS MEETING: Get the latest information – and answers to your questions – from Seattle Public Utilities, 5:30 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW), as the first of these projects nears.

NEED A NOTARY? 6-7:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

DUSTY 45s FT. SPECIAL GUESTS: In White Center tonight: Free live music 6-9 pm at Tim’s Tavern (16th/98th, White Center) with The Dusty 45s featuring Not Dead Yet and the Joel Astley Band.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), it’s the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Is walking more your speed? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO CLUB: October’s first class is at 6:30 pm at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW), all skill levels welcome.

WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: The club is back after summer break. Choose your venue, bring your own book. 7 pm start – locations are in our calendar listing.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE CANDIDATES: A mini-campaign forum is part of what’s planned for tonight’s North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting at the North Highline Fire Station in White Center (1243 SW 112th), 7 pm.

GAMING WATCH PARTY: 7 pm at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs), celebrate “the premiere of Campaign IV of Critical Role and witness the birth of Araman!”

THE HEATS LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm in-store show, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Blankslate, Tiny Monsters, Raegan Leilani. Doors at 7 pm. Music at 8 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘THE ROOMMATE’ AT ARTSWEST: Second week! 7:30 pm. Our calendar listing has info including the ticket link. (4711 California SW)

COMEDY SHOWCASE: 8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW) – our calendar listing includes the ticket link.

DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Marc Muller, 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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HOLIDAYS: Early-season craft bazaar open to vendors
October 2, 2025 9:00 am
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

This time yesterday, we noted that Halloween season is here. The winter holidays are right behind that, and one of the earliest local bazaars – at Shorewood Elementary in North Burien – is sending out a call for vendors;

Vendor Applications Open – 2025 Shorewood Craft Bazaar

The Shorewood PTA is thrilled to invite vendors to participate in our upcoming Craft Bazaar on November 8th. This event is such a fun, long standing community event! Interested, please fill out the form here: forms.gle/T22ckFjmWy8ZgjJR9

We’ll be publishing a holiday guide as always, so please send dates/times/locations of whatever holiday events you’re presenting when you’re ready! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Thursday watch
October 2, 2025 6:01 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

9:04 AM: Car breakdown reported in bus lane on eastbound high bridge.

Earlier:

6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, October 2, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast for today is partly sunny, chance of showers, high in the mid-to-upper 60s. Sunrise will be at 7:10 am; sunset, at 6:45 pm.

ROAD WORK

-The South Park Bridge will close overnight for four nights in the coming week: 7 pm Friday to 6 am Saturday, 7 pm Saturday to 6 am Sunday, 7 pm Monday to 6 am Tuesday, and 7 pm Tuesday to 6 am Wednesday.

-The Highway 99 tunnel will close overnight this Friday night/Saturday morning for maintenance.

–59th SW in Alki still has some closures, we’re told, but crews are reopening it when they can.

-“Natural drainage” construction closing the east end of Sylvan Way is under way.

TRANSIT TODAY

Washington State Ferries – WSF continues two-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Issaquah, because of a boat breakdown on another route, but has added M/V Salish as an unscheduled third boat. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where; ferry alerts will update when the situation changes. That’s also where you’ll find information on new fares that started Wednesday.

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer/early fall schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights through October 10.

Metro buses – On regular 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 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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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Bullets pierce apartment windows on Harbor Avenue (updated Thursday afternoon)
October 2, 2025 12:48 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

12:48 AM: For the second time in three weeks, someone has shot at residential windows in a Harbor Avenue SW building. On September 10, it happened at The Residences across from Don Armeni Boat Ramp; this time, it happened at Harbor Flats, at the south end of Harbor by the West Seattle Bridge. Police rushed there after multiple calls about gunfire, including someone saying they had at least one damaged window, and the officers have told dispatch at least three units have bullet damage. They’re checking to be sure no one is injured. As for who did it, so far they’re telling dispatch a “white or gray” vehicle was seen heading onto the eastbound bridge after the gunfire.

1:04 PM: We requested and obtained the narrative from SPD:

On 10/02/2025, at 0041 hours, uniformed Seattle Police patrol officers responded to [3400 BLK] Harbor Ave SW to investigate a report of shots fired.

When officers arrived on scene they discovered three separate apartment units, specifically their windows, had been struck by gunfire and were damaged. Officers also were flagged down by a victim and witness, identified as XXXX VICTIM 2.

VICTIM 2 told officers he had heard two separate series of gun shots. When he first heard the first set he had looked out his window and saw a light colored gray sedan (possibly a Honda) driving northbound and shooting at an unknown individual who running southbound on Harbor Ave SW, on the east side of the street. As that individual was running he was also firing a gun, specifically at the gray vehicle. The subject on foot ran towards Harbor Ave SW/SW Spokane St. VICTIM 2 advised his window, apartment XXX, had been hit by one of the stray rounds. He also was not injured.

Officers checked the building and observed damage to VICTIM 2’s window and two other separate windows of the apartment building. Officers checked the building and conducted knock and talks, attempting to identify any victims. Officers contacted XXXX VICTIM 1, who lived on the fourth floor, in unit XXX. VICTIM 1 told officers he was sitting on his bed, when suddenly a gunshot broke his window and hit his air conditioning unit. He became immediately afraid for his safety and ran into his closet and hid. He did not see who shot at him and advised he did not think he was a target. He also reported he was not injured.

Officers examined his window and the damaged AC unit, and observed the flight path of the projectile was consistent with coming from the ground level and in an upwards direction. The window had a impact point shatter pattern on the lower right side. In line with that impact point was damage on the AC unit that appeared to be an entry point. At the top of the AC unit was a small hole that appeared to be the exit point, and again was in line (at about a [45] degree angle) with the entry point on the AC and impact point the window.

Officers conducted a knock and talk on the adjacent units that were also struck, units XXX and XXX, but officers discovered they were vacant with no tenants. Officers also checked the units that were beneath that had also been hit, units XXX and XXX, but also discovered they were vacant.

Officers checked the area and discovered two separate sets of spent shell casings on the ground, on the east side of Harbor Ave SW, supporting VICTIM 2’s observation that the subject who he saw running southbound on Harbor Ave SW was firing a gun. The first set of spent shell casings was on the side walk, in front of [3400 BLK] Harbor Ave SW and the second set was located on the ground, in front of [3400 BLK] Harbor Ave SW. Officers located XXXX XXXX a total of 11 spent shell casings. Officers photographed XXXX XXXX the shell casings XXXX XXXX. Also, during the investigation officers discovered that there were cameras at [3400 BLK] and [3400 BLK] Harbor Ave SW, pointing directly where the incident occurred. VICTIM 2 advised officers he knows the owner and would contact them for camera footage. VICTIM 2 was provided an AXON link for any photos and video evidence.

Additionally, one of the 911 callers reported seeing the suspect on foot get into a white unknown model Tesla, which then fled eastbound on the West Seattle bridge. The caller XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX license plate, and when officers checked the scene they did not locate the vehicle and or any related evidence around the intersection.

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FOLLOWUP: Driver accused of targeting pedestrian is charged; SPD captain who stopped him reflects
October 1, 2025 11:56 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle police

(WSB photo, September 12)

By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

The driver accused of trying repeatedly to run down a pedestrian in West Seattle – until an off-duty police captain intervened – is charged with felony assault.

The incident happened almost three weeks ago, across from the north end of Lincoln Park. We first reported on it shortly after it happened. The next day, SPD’s preliminary summary mentioned “an off-duty officer” had stopped the driver, and two days later, SPD revealed the officer was actually an off-duty, newly promoted captain who was days away from taking over as commander of the South Precinct.

At the time, all we knew about the status of the suspect, 29-year-old Eric V. Sloboda, was that he had been released from the King County Jail after less than two days. We learned later that the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office had argued for $100,000 bail, but a judge granted personal recognizance. Five days after the incident, KCPAO charged Sloboda with second-degree assault, a felony. He didn’t show up for his arraignment days later, and a warrant was issued, but public information about his current status is limited – he may be undergoing mental-health evaluation/treatment, as public records show his summons was sent to Western State Hospital (which told us they are not allowed to either confirm or deny whether any particular person is there). The charging document says he appeared to be “in crisis” at the time of the incident and his subsequent arrest blocks away.

The narrative in the charging document also has a bit more information about the case than previously disclosed. The person Sloboda allegedly tried to run over was arriving for his job at a nearby taco truck and, the narrative says, was standing on the sidewalk on the east side of Fauntleroy Way SW when, as described by a witness, this happened:

As (Sloboda’s) Prius entered the intersection, it veered wide and drove up onto the East sidewalk and drove straight at the victim, causing the victim to move out of the way. The Prius then made a circle and drove onto the sidewalk again attempting to hit the victim a second time but missed again. The witness stated the Prius then drove around his vehicle and again onto the sidewalk and aimed right toward the victim but he jumped out of the way again.

That’s when Capt. Heidi Tuttle, a West Seattle resident who was off-duty and driving her personal SUV, saw what was happening and took action, the charging documents continue:

The witness reported that it appeared like the Prius was circling around for a fourth attempt to run over the victim when the black Toyota 4Runner rammed the passenger side of the Prius disabling it. The suspect then exited his vehicle, screamed at the SPD Captain, and then ran North on Fauntleroy Way SW.

Patrol officers caught up with him shortly thereafter.

That all unfolded on a Friday afternoon. On the following Monday, the SPD media team identified Capt. Tuttle in an SPD Blotter post with more on what she did.

It brought back memories, she told us in a subsequent interview, of an incident years ago in which she chased a kidnapping suspect from Westwood, “rammed him all the way down Myers Way.” She noted that “the minute you decide to take action, you’re on duty … You just want to make people safe.” It’s a matter of “duty of care,” she continued, saying she felt “comfortable taking action because I’ve had so many years on the street.” (23, to be exact.) In a moment like the situation on Fauntleroy Way, she said, “everything slows down to the point where you can remember every bit of training.”

There’s a lot of it when it comes to vehicles, she said: “PIT training, pinning, ramming.” But her interests go beyond the mechanics of the job. “Many of us joined to make changes. I joined to be part of the solution.”

Her decision to become an officer almost three decades ago was something of a surprise twist; she says she came from a family of firefighters and was expected to become one. Instead, she went into police work, and “I could never in my life choose a different job.”

She’s served in a variety of roles at SPD and is most excited that new-ish Chief Shon Barnes has indicated she’ll get to stay in this one for a while; she says he’s pledged to keep precinct commanders in their roles longer, so they and their communities can truly build a relationship. She says he’s rolling out “massive change” but with a sense of “calm.”

Meantime, she’s adjusting to her own massive change – leading a precinct of more than 100 people. But the work comes down to a more personal level, including the case that’s bringing her a new round of attention; she says she’s always been interested in restorative work – “I care so much about the victim – and the offender.”

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Stolen-car hit-run at 34th/Thistle
October 1, 2025 9:05 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Crashed in a Kia, left in a Hyundai. So reported police after getting to the scene of a two-car crash at 34th/Thistle a short time ago. Whoever was driving a Kia Soul collided with another car and then left the scene in a Hyundai Sonata that showed up to pick them up. Police confirmed the Kia was confirmed stolen. No description of its driver so far. Nobody was hurt, according to police, but avoid the area for a while until the wreck gets cleaned up.

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HALLOWEEN: Seattle Chinese Garden to host monthlong ‘Forest of Shadows’ light/sound show starting tomorrow
October 1, 2025 8:07 pm
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 |   Halloween | Puget Ridge | West Seattle news

Remember Astra Lumina, the light-and-sound show that took over the Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge for the holiday season (and beyond) again last year? The producers have added a Halloween-season show this year, Forest of Shadows, and it starts tomorrow, running until early November. The photo above was sent by Margaret, showing a daytime view of one of the many features added in the garden to help set up the show, which is described as taking visitors “down a dark path of mystery and fright … an immersive, strange world where illusions twist reality, echoes surround you, and hidden figures linger beyond sight.” After an invitation-only preview tonight, “Forest of Shadows” runs most Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (with a few exceptions/additions) through November 2nd – see the schedule and pricing here.

P.S. Astra Lumina will be back too, scheduled to start just a few days after Forest of Shadows closes.

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PARKING ALERT: Commercial shoot at and near Don Armeni, Anchor/Luna Park on Saturday and Monday
October 1, 2025 6:45 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

Thanks to Steve Pumphrey for the tip. Those are just a few of the dozens of “no parking” signs lining Harbor and Alki Avenues from Don Armeni Boat Ramp to Anchor/Luna Park (and along the north/west half of Don Armeni, too). The spaces are all reserved for a production company (which shot there last year too), all day Saturday (October 4) and Monday (October 6). As Pumphrey, a nearby resident, points out, that’s going to take a big bite out of parking during a weekend with massive events that will bring extra riders to the Water Taxi (among other users in the area) – Saturday brings the Mariners‘ first game of the American League Division Series and Sounders FC‘s match with Portland. But we looked closely at multiple signs and the restrictions are NOT in effect Sunday, which has another Mariners’ playoff game as well as the Seahawks vs. Tampa Bay, so you should be able to use the parking spots on that day. On Saturday, though, you might be better served using the shuttle buses, riding a bike, or having someone drop you off.

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FOLLOWUP: SDOT’s Highland Park sidewalk/walkway plan
October 1, 2025 4:06 pm
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 |   Highland Park | Transportation | West Seattle news

Back in May, SDOT held a walking tour in Highland Park (WSB coverage here) – one of several in West Seattle – to gather community input on where new sidewalks/walkways should be built with Seattle Transportation Levy money. Today, the department sent the results, in report format, including the map above, showing blocks that are going to “move into conceptual design.” The report explains:

In most cases, sidewalk or walkway will be designed on one side of the street. Sidewalks and walkways may be constructed from a variety of materials including paint, asphalt, concrete and barriers. Specific design treatments are decided based on factors including the space available on the street, drainage needs, existing infrastructure, impacts to parking, slopes, and estimated construction costs. Projects will be in construction between 2026 and 2029. We will be working closely with adjacent property owners as design progresses. Updates will also be provided on our project website. Project schedules will begin to be available as soon as the end of 2025.

They’re looking for feedback by next Wednesday (October 8) at LevySidewalk@seattle.gov – see the full report here.

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: October starts with rainbows
October 1, 2025 2:50 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

Thanks for the photos! Between the sunbreaks and showers, that rainbow showed up. Katie S. sent the photo above and says, “Watched this beautiful rainbow today at Lincoln Park. It lasted a long time.” The photo below is from Gene Pavola, a bit further north:

The National Weather Service forecast says we might get a thunderstorm this afternoon. (The NWS says it’s working through the shutdown, aside from a few things.)

ADDED: Thanks to everyone who added pics in comments. Also, Kathleen emailed this one from Highland Park:

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FOLLOWUP: Contractor chosen for Morgan Junction EV-charging lot
October 1, 2025 12:49 pm
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 |   Environment | Utilities | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, this morning)

While the park expansion less than two blocks away languishes, another city project in Morgan Junction appears to be approaching construction. Checking on the Morgan Junction electric-vehicle-charging lot site between Fauntleroy and Morgan, north of 42nd SW, we discovered the winning bidder’s contract was finalized just this past Monday. Zenisco Inc. beat out eight other bidders, according to this page on the city’s bidding website, which says the contract amount is $823,250. Zenisco’s project gallery is heavy on telecom work. This is a Seattle City Light project, as we’ve been reporting since 2022, and we have a message out to SCL to ask how soon they expect construction to begin. Back in April, SCL had projected it would start this month and be ready in spring, just a few months after an estimate that it would be finished this fall.

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FYI: Federal-government shutdown questions? Here’s one list of answers
October 1, 2025 11:41 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

This area’s U.S. House Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a West Seattle resident, has a list of questions/answers about the federal government shutdown, and we’re sharing it in case it’s helpful. The questions addressed on this list are not about the politics of the shutdown but about its effects – questions you might have about federal-government services such as Medicare, Social Security, passport applications, etc. See it here.

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Art, sports, music, games, RainWise, more for your West Seattle Wednesday
October 1, 2025 9:54 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Lincoln Park photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening for October’s first Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (and if we’re missing something – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thanks!):

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy (this is a last-minute reminder, so would-be walkers can set their calendars for next Wednesday morning!).

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore. (4522 California SW)

FREE ECO-TOUR: Starting at the Duwamish Longhouse (4705 West Marginal Way SW), 11 am-noon. (Friday and Saturday too, if you miss this one!)

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE – DROPOFFS BEGIN: As explained in our calendar listing, the annual Southwest Artist Showcase starts this weekend at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), and you can participate just by bringing in up to 3 artworks for inclusion. Library’s open noon-8 pm today for the first day of dropoffs.

NO AMERICAN MAH JONGG TODAY: Afternoon meetups are still on hold until The Missing Piece reopens in its new West Seattle Junction location.

FREE KIDS’ ART WORKSHOP: With Rec’N The Streets at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), 3 pm.

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: hosts Roosevelt for slowpitch softball at 4:30 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) … West Seattle HS hosts Holy Names in volleyball, 7 pm (3000 California SW).

ROCK BAND GAMING AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5-10 pm, new weekly event in South Delridge! (9444 Delridge Way SW)

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix your broken item instead of throwing it out! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

MUSIC AT C & P: Rhythm and Roots Night at C & P Coffee, 6-8 pm: “For fans of roots, blues and heritage music and acoustic music with a variety of instrumentation beyond guitar (dobro, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, hand drums, etc.)” All ages, no cover. (5612 California SW)

POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm, drop in and create! If you want some inspiration, this month’s spotlight project is a seasonal pumpkin luminary. (3400 Harbor SW)

FREE ART CLASS: 6-8 pm, pay what you can, all levels invited to explore watercolors at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: All are welcome at the group’s weekly happy-hour meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW).

CRIBBAGE NIGHT: 6 pm at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), membership not required, come play!

CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: 6 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW) – this month’s book is “The Midwich Cuckoos” by John Wyndham.

PIANO NIGHT AT UPWELL: 6 pm, music with your beverage(s) at Upwell Coffee and Wine! (4811 California SW)

TONE CIRCLE: 6 pm at Alki Arts (6030 California SW), “show up and sing!” Preregistration required. $20.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: An energetic way to mark the middle of the week – the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – all welcome, regardless of pace!

GET RAINWISE: In-person event at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) with info on how to get a rebate for a cistern and/or rain garden on your property, if you’re eligible! 6:30 pm.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)

MUSIC BINGO: Weekly music bingo at at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.

KUNDALINI YOGA: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska). $35.

TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia spots on our Wednesday list: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and it’s an 8:30 pm start for trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

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)

KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: You’re invited to sing at the pub starting at 8:45 pm. (2306 California SW)

Planning something that’s open to community participation/observation? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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HALLOWEEN 2025: Got decorations? Share photos!
October 1, 2025 9:04 am
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 |   Halloween | West Seattle news

(2024 photo by Janelle Otterholt)

Now that it’s October, Halloween is just under a month away.Just four weeks and one day until Halloween. We’ve noticed some decorations are already up. So it’s also time for a reminder that we showcase Halloween decorations every year and would love your photo(s)! You don’t have to provide your exact address as long as it’s a vicinity where people who want a firsthand look are likely to find the display (“in the xx block of xxth Street,” for example). It’s also helpful if you indicate whether the display’s more intended for night – lights? – or day (or spooky any time of day). westseattleblog@gmail.com or text to 206-293-6302. P.S. Business displays welcome too – we see every year that some go all-out with the seasonal spirit!

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TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: October begins
October 1, 2025 6:02 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast for today is showery at times, high in the mid-to-upper 60s. Sunrise will be at 7:09 am; sunset, at 6:47 pm.

ROAD WORK

-The Highway 99 tunnel will close overnight this Friday night/Saturday morning for maintenance.

-The South Park Bridge will close overnight for four nights in the coming week: 7 pm Friday to 6 am Saturday, 7 pm Saturday to 6 am Sunday, 7 pm Monday to 6 am Tuesday, and 7 pm Tuesday to 6 am Wednesday.

–59th SW in Alki was open as of late Tuesday (thanks for the tip; we went there to verify at day’s end) – we’re checking to see if the closure is indeed entirely over.

-“Natural drainage” construction closing the east end of Sylvan Way is under way.

TRANSIT TODAY

Washington State Ferries – WSF continues two-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Issaquah, because of a boat breakdown on another route, but has added M/V Salish as an unscheduled third boat. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where; ferry alerts will update when the situation changes. That’s also where you’ll find information on new fares that start today.

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer/early fall schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights through October 10.

Metro buses – On regular 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 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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UPDATE: Death investigation on north side of The Junction
October 1, 2025 2:17 am
|      12 COMMENTS
 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle police

2:17 AM: Police are in the 4400 block of California SW, where a person was found dead early today outside a business building on the west side of the street. SFD medics were summoned but they told dispatch the person “was an obvious DOA” and they canceled the response quickly. There’s been no word on the circumstances or whether it’s considered suspicious; we’ll be following up later this morning.

11:43 AM: Though they’re not releasing other details, SPD tells us the report title indicates that this is a suspected case of death by suicide. It’s now up to the Medical Examiner to determine the cause and identify the victim.

If you’re having thoughts of self-harm, the 988 hotline is available 24/7.

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