West Seattle, Washington
14 Saturday
SUNDAY NIGHT: According to a summary released by Seattle Police tonight, a jogger was attacked at 16th SW and SW Barton around 8:30 this morning. He told police he was approached by several people and then, unprovoked, one man hit him on the side of his head with a gun and then fired shots into the air. He apparently did not suffer major injuries, as he was reported to have declined medical attention, but police found shell casings in the area where the victim reported he was attacked, just outside a parked RV. They could not find the attacker, described as a white man in his 40s or 50s, 5’8″, dark clothing (we listened to archived radio communication but there were no other descriptive details). If you have any information, the incident number is 2025-328946.
TUESDAY NIGHT: Adding the narrative we requested and obtained from SPD:
On 11-09-25, while assigned to the SW Precinct as unit 1F1, I was dispatched to investigate a reported robbery in the area of [9000 BLK] 16 Ave SW. The call was broadcast as follows: “BLK HAND GUN. 10 MIN AGO OUTSIDE. A VAN OF PEOPLE PULLED UP NEXT TO RP AND PULLED A GUN ON HIM, PISTOL WHIPPED HIM, AND TOOK HIS WALLET. RP CAN STILL SEE VAN WITH SUSPS INSIDE.”
Upon arrival, I contacted the reporting party/victim, identified as XXXX XXXX VICTIM (DOB: XXXX). VICTIM appeared intoxicated, and I detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath as he spoke. VICTIM stated he was hungover.
VICTIM stated that at approximately 0815 hours, while jogging near 16 Ave SW and SW Barton St, a group of three to five people called him over to look at a book. When he approached, a white male, approximately 5’8”, 40–50 years old, wearing a black T-shirt and jeans, struck him on the left side of his face with a handgun, causing pain. I observed redness and a small abrasion consistent with his account. VICTIM refused medical aid at the scene. VICTIM stated the suspect then said, “This is for Trump,” and fired two shots into the air. VICTIM stated no property was taken, no demands were made, and he was not further threatened. He stated he did not give anyone permission to assault him and that he could identify the suspect if he saw him again.
Although the initial CAD entry stated that a wallet was taken, VICTIM clarified during the investigation that no property was taken and no robbery demands occurred.
VICTIM stated that the suspect was last seen near an RV bearing Washington license plate #XXXXXXX, which was parked in the area of 16 Ave SW and SW Barton St. I transported VICTIM to that location, where four individuals were contacted near the RV. VICTIM did not positively identify any of them as involved. The suspects were not located in or around the RV at the time of our arrival.
While officers canvassed the area, Officer XXXX #8992 located two spent shell casings near the RV. Officer XXXX photographed VICTIM’s facial injury and will complete a follow-up evidence report. Refer to Officer XXXX’s report for additional details.
I conducted an area canvas for witnesses and spoke with one resident, who stated she did not see or hear anything. No surveillance cameras were observed in the immediate area at this time.
VICTIM provided a recorded statement, which was uploaded to AXON. He also provided his mother’s contact number, XXXX XXXXX, at XXX-XXX-XXXX, in case he could not be reached.
Sgt. XXXX #6728 and A/Sgt. XXXX were on scene and screened the incident. Based on the victim’s statement that no demands were made and no property was taken, the elements of robbery were not established at this time.
VICTIM alleged the incident was a hate crime due to the suspect’s statement. Sgt. XXXX determined that the elements of a hate crime were not established.
(Dress-rehearsal photos by teacher Daniel Wiener)
Arthur Miller‘s play “The Crucible” is 72 years old, and as relevant now as when he wrote it in 1953. It’s the latest student theater production at West Seattle High School, opening this Thursday – here’s the announcement:
We would like to invite you to West Seattle High School’s production of “The Crucible,” written by Arthur Miller and directed by Allison Irvine.
This play, written in 1953 as an “act of desperation” against the rise of McCarthyism and anti-Communist fears in the United States, tells a fictionalized story of the Salem Witch Trials. Throughout it we see the dangers inherent in a theocratic society where isolation and harsh expectations break down trust between neighbors. The show reminds us of the necessity of standing up for the civil rights of ourselves and others and refusing to go along with a crowd that demands bloodshed and revenge. Our students have been incredibly devoted to the hard work of this piece for the past two months and we are excited to share it with the community!
“The Crucible” runs November 13-15 & 20-22 at the West Seattle High School theater. All performances begin at 7:30 pm. Production information and ticket info are available at wsmusicanddrama.org
WSHS is at 3000 California SW; the theater entrance is closest to the south-end school entrance off the parking lot.
It was such a spectacular sunset, even wires couldn’t ruin it! The photo of tonight’s sunset, looking toward Alki Point Lighthouse, is from Steven Rice. Forecast for the week ahead suggests we won’t see much of the sunny weather that graced this weekend – with a near-record high today (63, just one degree below the record-for-this-date 64) – maybe some sun on Tuesday, otherwise rain. (Which is needed, a we’re still 6+ inches below normal for the calendar year.)
This time of year, most of our “countdown” reminders are about holiday events. This afternoon, an exception to that rule: We’re exactly six months from next year’s West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day – Saturday, May 9, 2026. It’s always the second Saturday in May, ever since the first year in 2005 (we took it over in 2008), but before each year is out, a few people inquire about the date, so we publish the occasional reminder. If you’re a new arrival, WSCGSD is not one big sale, but rather an occasion for hundreds of sales all over the peninsula (most years including a few to the south in White Center, North Shorewood, and vicinity too), at houses, apartment complexes, schools, businesses, all sorts of venues. We produce a numbered map and sale list, with registration opening at the start of April and lasting 3+ weeks; the map (both printable and clickable versions) is available one week before sale day. Ours wasn’t Seattle’s first Community Garage Sale Day, but it’s become the biggest. So if you’re setting calendar reminders for next year, May 9, 2026 – six months from today – is the next WSCGSD.
Thanks to the texter who sent the photo and report that a tree is down across Fairmount, under the Admiral Way Bridge. They report SDOT has been notified “and will respond.”
1 PM: Until 3 pm today, you’re invited to go to upper Fauntleroy Way and SW Director [map] – near the public overlook – and volunteers will invite you down to the banks of Fauntleroy Creek, to see if any coho spawners are in view. We have a team member there and will update as soon as we hear from him!
1:14 PM: WSB’s Torin Record-Sand reports that so far today, salmon watchers have seen two carcasses, no live fish.
Longtime creek volunteer Dennis Hinton says the two were pulled out by a raccoon – but they had spawned before that,
So far, the count this year of coho making it to the spawning area is eight, but they’ve seen about 200 near the creek mouth not far from the ferry dock, where hungry seals have had a heyday, so, of these two and the six others seen: “They’ve made it through a lot of predators to get up here.”
1:55 PM: As of about 15 minutes ago, creek volunteers have counted 54 visitors today.
Many families with little kids, and even though no live fish have shown up yet today, the carcasses have inspired many questions!
2:56 PM: Shoutout to volunteer Elena for the salmon cookies:
Visitors are receiving information on how to volunteer and donate to support the Fauntleroy Watershed Council‘s work supporting and advocating for the creek and its wildlife – all that info is linked here.
MONDAY UPDATE: Creek steward Judy Pickens tells us they counted 100 visitors in all during the two-hour window. And today, two more coho made it into the creek – after somehow surviving a gauntlet of predators, mostly harbor seals, but even a river otter joining the buffet line.
Seattle Police have issued a citywide alert about scammers offering roof repairs, and we have one such report from a West Seattleite. First, here’s the SPD alert:
Seattle police detectives urge community members to be wary of fraudulent roofing and construction scammers that recently stole $74,000 from a Seattle resident.
On Oct. 27, a 53-year-old developmentally delayed victim living near the Ravenna neighborhood was approached by a man named “Frank,” asking if he wanted an estimate for a new roof. He then scammed the victim into writing him checks for $74,000 for a new roof.
“Frank” and his accomplice “Mark” have New York-style accents, and claim to work for Lakeside Roofing and Masonry.
After getting the money, the suspects dug a trench along the victim’s house under the guise of a cracked foundation. They also began deconstructing the victim’s roof under the guise of a potentially dangerous chimney.
The victim fears retaliation from the suspects for calling the police, as the suspects remain active in Seattle. Detectives are urging residents to be wary of anyone soliciting them for roofing, construction, or masonry work. They recommend the following tips to avoid being scammed:
-Get at least three estimates from different roofing companies.
-Don’t pay more than 1/3 of the agreed upon price upfront. Don’t pay anything more until the job is complete.
-Always ask for a written contract before any work is done, and only if the contractor needs it to purchase materials.
-Check the Better Business Bureau to confirm their legitimacy.
-Check with the Department of Revenue to ensure they have a Unified Business Identifier number.
-Ask for photos of jobs they’ve completed and check for their Yelp or Google ratings.
-Call 911 if they try to go onto your roof without permission.
-If elderly people are living alone, tell the scammers they need to speak with their adult children before making any decisions.
-Don’t feel pressured into making quick financial decisions.
-If you’re being told to give them money or their roof will suffer damages, call 911.Doing some due diligence will help deter the scammers from returning and asking for money.
Detectives in the General Investigations Unit are actively working this case. Anyone that may have fallen victim to these scams are asked to call 911, or the SPD Non-Emergency Line at 206-625-5011.
We’ve received one such report in West Seattle – Linda says this happened to a friend of hers last weekend:
Two people stopped at my friend’s house to let him know they were in the neighborhood working on a roof and said they saw something flapping on his roof which they could fix it for $20 (basically being very friendly and helpful). My friend gave them the go ahead as well as the $20.
Both individuals then proceeded to go up on the roof. When my friend heard a noise, he climbed up the ladder to see what was going on. He found one individual working as a lookout while the other one was causing actual damage to the roof. The “roofers” stopped at that point and came down off the roof. My friend did not get a license plate number or any information which he could use to report this to the police. So he’s now looking at a roof repair which will cost much more (but won’t be done by these scammers).
Per the SPD advice, even if you don’t have specifics like plate numbers, call police.
Sealth volleyball is state bound! (thanks to Jen Rice and Ken Perez for the team photo after today’s win)
Game photos by Oliver Hamlin
Story by Jason Grotelueschen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
The volleyball squad from Chief Sealth International High School went 1-1 Saturday at the District 2 2A championships hosted at Evergreen High School in White Center, and the Seahawks will head to Yakima next weekend for the state tournament.
In their first match of the day against Cedarcrest, Sealth dropped a hard-fought 5-set contest (25-21, 20-25, 25-9, 26-28, 13-15), but then rallied with a 4-set win (25-17, 25-18, 19-25, 25-19) over Nathan Hale (which had topped Lindbergh earlier in the day).
Here are some photos of the Sealth squad in action, during today’s first game:
Coach Lori Toilolo:
Triana Tuia:
Sylvia Kas:
Kas, celebrating with teammates:
Violet Lindow:
Parker Wahl:
Nia Long:
Sasha Lee:
Malia Perez:
Perez with happy teammates:
Next up for Sealth: The state tournament in Yakima next weekend, with their opponent TBD.
(Photo by Kevin Freitas)
Here are today’s highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more listings!) and inbox:
WESTIES RUN CLUB: This week’s 9 am Sunday Funday run starts at Current Coffee in North Admiral (2206 California SW).
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Weekly games are back at the new location of The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.
SUNDAY MORNING MEDITATION: Small-group class at 9:30 am at Mama Be Well (4034-A California SW); preregistration info is in our calendar listing.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open as usual in its regular spot on California between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in fall produce season – roots, greens, peppers, mushrooms, garlic, more – plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, more.
LAST DAY FOR SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE PICKUPS: If you participated in this year’s showcase at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), today’s your last day to retrieve your artwork. Open 10 am-6 pm today.
FISHER SCONE WAGON: 10:30 am-4 pm, the truck with fair-style scones visits Metropolitan Market (41st SW and SW Admira Way).
FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am, first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
COZY GAMING SUNDAYS: Come on in to Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs) and get cozy, 11 am-5 pm.
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 SIGNHOLDING & FOOD DRIVE: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, the demonstration has added a food drive to support the community – look for the bin. Every Sunday (California SW & SW Alaska).
STONE FOX SALON CHARITY HAIRCUTS: “Pay what you can” benefit for indigenous communities, noon-4 pm, cash only. (4813 California SW)
FREE COMMUNITY CLAY DAY: Go to Rain City Clay and play! 12:30-4 pm. (4208 SW 100th)
FAUNTLEROY ‘OPEN CREEK’: It’s salmon season, and volunteer Fauntleroy Creek watchers have seen some spawners, so they’re hosting an “open creek” 1-3 pm so you can come down to creekside and look too. Go to upper Fauntleroy Way and SW Director, near the fish ladder overlook, and volunteers will invite you downl
HOPE ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE: 1-3 pm, Hope Lutheran School (4456 42nd SW; WSB sponsor) opens the doors for prospective elementary-school families to visit.
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Relax and enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)
WEST SEATTLE MODERN CLASSIC BOOK CLUB: This month, discussing “Pale Fire” by Vladimir Nabokov. Meeting at 3 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE: What’s next after No Kings? How can you best support your community? These and other questions will be discussed, plus a potluck and food drive, 3:30 pm at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).
LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Mid Century Modern performs in-store at 5 pm, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)
UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: 7:30 pm, free to play. (4302 SW Alaska)
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, Sunday nights are live-music nights 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!
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