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(This photo and next by Dave Gershgorn. Above, spawning pair that chose a spot just above the fish ladder)

By Judy Pickens
Special to West Seattle Blog

With great enthusiasm, 130 people kicked off Salmon Watch 2025 on Fauntleroy Creek with the Fauntleroy Watershed Council’s annual drumming to call in coho spawners. Dozens of vigorous fish had been sighted schooling in Fauntleroy Cove, and nearly three dozen volunteers made sure their route along the beach stayed open.

Watchers checked the spawning reach daily, school groups came on field trips, and 100 members of the general public came to the council’s “open creek” in the spawning reach on November 9. Everyone’s reward was slim, however. From October 26 through November 21, watchers documented only nine fish and one spawning pair.

(Full of eggs, the last spawner pushed ahead through the fish ladder November 10 without a mate)

While disappointing, such a low count is not unusual for small Seattle creeks. Since Fauntleroy Creek’s first documented pair, in 1994, the count has fluctuated between zero and last year’s record 347.

“These fish need high tides and ample rainfall to flush impurities out of the creek and give them easy entry at the mouth,” said veteran watcher Dennis Hinton. “This year, those conditions did not align, and predation in the cove were especially heavy.”

(Photo by Tom Trulin: Volunteers hosted students of all ages, including this group from the Urban Nature Preschool)

Volunteers will check the lower creek in February for home-hatch fry, then turn their attention to school releases in the spring. Next year, releases will happen in Longfellow Creek because of the culvert-replacement project. In order to replace the creek culvert under 45th Ave. SW, the contractor will need to dewater the site by pumping creek flow into a bypass pipe, which fish heading to saltwater from the upper creek would not survive.

ELECTION 2025: The final November numbers

November 25, 2025 8:46 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

(WSB photo, Election Night ballot-box staffing)

Three weeks after voting ended, King County Elections has certified the final results of the general election. So in case you’re wondering how the final counts turned out, here are results of the major races:

City of Seattle

Seattle Mayor
Katie Wilson – 138,931 – 50.20%
Bruce Harrell* – 136,920 – 49.47%
Write-in – 911 – 0.33%

City Attorney
Erika Evans – 178,470 – 66.90%
Ann Davison* – 87,886 – 32.94%
Write-in – 422 – 0.16%

Council Position No. 8 (citywide)
Alexis Mercedes Rinck* – 207,892 – 81.41%
Rachael Savage – 46,266 – 18.12%
Write-in – 1,214 – 0.48%

Council Position No. 9 (citywide)
Dionne Foster – 165,930 – 62.80%
Sara Nelson* – 97,710 – 36.98%
Write-in – 579 – 0.22%

Proposition No. 1 (Families, Education, Preschool, Promise Levy)
Yes – 217,294 – 79.97%
No – 54,440 – 20.03%

Proposition No. 2 (B&O tax changes)
Yes – 190,555 – 70.97%
No – 77,958 – 29.03%

King County

Executive
Girmay Zahilay – 321,749 – 54.02%
Claudia Balducci – 267,419 – 44.90%
Write-in – 6,470 – 1.09%

Proposition No. 1 (Medic One Levy)
Yes – 513,223 – 80.70%
No – 122,703 – 19.30%

The full countywide final list of results is here.

Other numbers of note, from the ballot-return stats pages:

Countywide turnout 45.71%
Seattle citywide turnout 55.98%
Ballots returned by drop box 66.91%
Ballots returned by USPS 32.68%

The drop box in The Junction was the third-most-used countywide.

The ballot-return stats pages also offer some demographic breakdowns, such as turnout by age:

22.74% turnout for ages 18-24
33.66% turnout for ages 25-34
41.92% turnout for ages 35-44
45.81% turnout for ages 45-54
52.50% turnout for ages 55-64
64.01% turnout for ages 65+

KCE plans to release the final precinct-by-precinct vote breakout tomorrow.

BIZNOTE: Trial run under way for KinD Asian Fusion in West Seattle Junction

November 25, 2025 5:26 pm

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By Anne Higuera
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

The longtime Junction restaurant space that was Be’s Restaurant for decades and Bonjour Vietnam until recently will be home to a pop-up Asian fusion restaurant until at least late December.

“We’re still figuring out if this will be the right spot for us,” says Randy Nguyen, one of three partners running KinD Asian Fusion at 4509 California SW.

With 2 weeks open in “soft opening” mode, KinD (pronounced kin-dee, meaning “eat well” in Thai) is serving their menu every day but Tuesday from 10 am-9 pm, offering a variety of handmade dumplings, banh mi, noodle dishes, and soups, as well as appetizers and teas. Nguyen says their focus is on being able to accommodate varying tastes. Along with a beef noodle soup stock that simmers 12 hours, they also offer a vegan broth option. He says by using a tablet to place orders, customers have the ability to choose exactly what they want,.”Whatever customizations they want, we can do them.”

Nguyen says that during the popup test run, they are leasing the space from Jade Nguyen (no relation), who ran Bonjour Vietnam and still runs The Alley speakeasy in the area behind the restaurant space. That proximity and cooperation allows patrons from both establishments to easily order from the another. Randy Nguyen is hoping to expand weekend hours to midnight to be more available for customers in The Alley.

Orders can also be placed for delivery through Door Dash, and Nguyen expects Grubhub and Uber Eats to be available by the end of the week. While they don’t have a website, KinD’s menu is available via a QR code that can be found on their A-board sign (top photo) as well as social media. Based on how well the trial runs goes, Nguyen says the partners will make a decision in December about whether to turn their pop-up into a permanent location. He says they’ve had great feedback so far. “Our goal is to stay, based on the reception we’ve received over the last week.”

STOP: 26th SW and SW Genesee now all-way stop after SDOT sign installation

November 25, 2025 2:02 pm

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| Delridge | Safety | Transportation | West Seattle news

Thanks for the tip and photos! A reader reports that the intersection of 26th SW and SW Genesee is now an all-way stop, after SDOT installed signs on Genesee today:

This comes five-plus years after a community controversy over a different plan to calm traffic at that intersection: In 2020, SDOT announced a sudden plan for “diverters” at this intersection and 26th/Brandon; after neighborhood pushback, they shelved the idea in March 2021, and that’s the last time the word “diverters” appears in our archives. 26th SW is a greenway through the area.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen Silverado pickup

November 25, 2025 1:03 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news

The photo and report were sent by Liz:

Stolen from West Seattle this morning
Vin ————-5388
2002 Chevy (Silverado) 2500 HD
Had certified sh-tbox sticker on front windshield, sticker on door that says installation
Case #25-346579

UPDATE: Taken from near Fauntleroy/Findlay.

From the West Seattle Holiday Guide: Five ways to start Thanksgiving on the move

November 25, 2025 12:50 pm

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| Holidays | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, Thanksgiving 2024)

Just a reminder that the top of our West Seattle Holiday Guide is stuffed with Thanksgiving information, and that includes five ways to work out before you chow down – three runs, one dance-fitness class, and one walk, all with start times between 8 and 9 am. They begin as always with the Gobble Gobble Group Run and Food Drive at Alki, presented by West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), at 8 am (our photo above shows part of the hardy crowd who showed up last year). Is our list missing anything open to the community? Let us know so we can add!

UPDATE: Why Seattle Fire crews were at Westwood Village Ross

November 25, 2025 11:50 am

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(Photo sent by Travis)

11:50 AM: Thanks for the photos and tips. Two Seattle Fire crews are at the Ross store in Westwood Village.

(Texted photo)

According to the dispatch, staff and customers evacuated the store because of a “natural gas odor.”

11:56 AM: Firefighters have just told dispatch “this appears to be an HVAC issue, no smoke or fire” so they’ll be leaving,

17 things to know for the rest of your West Seattle Tuesday

November 25, 2025 10:30 am

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(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Sorry we’re running later than usual today! Here are our daily event reminders, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Holiday Guide:

TOYS FOR TOTS: Drop off new unwrapped toys for the drive at Highstreet Insurance (5431 California SW; WSB sponsor), 8 am-4:30 pm weekdays.

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

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.

MEDICARE INFO DROP-IN: Independent broker Patrice Lewis will be at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon) 11 am-12:30 pm to answer Medicare-related questions.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: No meeting today – members are volunteering at Westside Neighbors Shelter.

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

DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: Available for K-12 students at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

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.

DJ AT EASY STREET: 6-9 pm, Depeche Mike spins vinyl from five decades of alternative rock (4559 California SW), no cover, all ages, bar open for 21+, kitchen open until 6.

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.

WESTSIDE DANCE WITH DEAN: All-ages dance lessons, no partner necessary, first lesson free! 6:30 pm at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon)

OPEN MIC: 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Classes continue, 7 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW). Our calendar listing has details including how to check if they have space for you. Space allowing, newcomers are welcome, and the first class is free.

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 participate.

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 tonight – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 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 and (if it’s seasonal) Holiday Guide, from which we draw our daily lists too – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Be Santa for 50+ families at ‘small but mighty’ Roxhill Elementary

November 25, 2025 9:36 am

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| Holidays | How to help | West Seattle news

Friends of Roxhill Elementary are gathering community support for families at their “small but mighty” school – here’s the request we were asked to share:

This year, more than any in recent memory, families at Roxhill Elementary are reaching out for support. With rising costs, limited government assistance, and growing food insecurity, more than 50 of our families have asked for help with groceries and basic essentials. That’s why we’re turning to our West Seattle community to help us ensure these families are supported through our Winter Basic Needs Fundraiser.

Roxhill is a small-but-mighty Title I school in the south end of West Seattle, serving approximately 250 students. 60% of our students qualify for free and reduced lunch, and more than 72% come from BIPOC communities. What truly defines our school, though, is our strong sense of community—our commitment to showing up for one another in meaningful ways.

During winter break, many students lose access to the free breakfasts and lunches they rely on during the school year. Our goal is to bridge that gap so families can keep everyone fed throughout the holidays. If you are in a position to give, please consider donating to Friends of Roxhill. 100% of your contribution goes directly to supporting families.

Together, we can show every Roxhill family that they are seen, valued, and cared for. Please consider making a donation today.

TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Holiday-week Tuesday notes

November 25, 2025 6:02 am

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6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast for today: More rain, high in the mid-40s. Sunrise will be at 7:29 am; sunset will be at 4:23 pm.

TRAFFIC ALERT

As reported here Monday, sewer work is expected to block a lane on southbound California SW between Alaska and Edmunds.

SCHOOL CHANGES THIS WEEK

From Seattle Public Schools:

November 24-26 = Family-Teacher conference days in elementary and K-8 schools. No school for elementary and K-8 schools, varies by school. Most middle schools are open.

In West Seattle, one unique schedule – Denny International Middle School is open today, closed Wednesday-Friday.

TRANSIT TODAY

Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route is on the three-boat schedule, with M/V Cathlamet, M/V Kittitas, and M/V Sealth. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where; ferry alerts will update with any changes. This route WILL run on a holiday schedule on Thursday.

Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes. Metro will run on a Sunday schedule on Thursday.

Water Taxi – regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule. The WS WT will NOT run on Thursday.

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!