West Seattle, Washington
12 Sunday
(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)
Last week, we published a call for volunteer help harvesting Puget Ridge Edible Park crops for weekly West Seattle Food Bank donations. We visited during harvest hours to see what’s growing.
We found Stu, Rudy, and Helen digging in on Thursday night, a weekly harvest night from now into fall, hours before a Friday morning run to the West Seattle Food Bank in High Point with the week’s bounty.
Even here in early spring, they’re expecting to amass at least 20 pounds a week – that swells to hundreds of pounds a week in summer, so they can really use extra hands.
This year’s warmer winter weather has sped up the growing season for some crops, like the lettuce and onions they’re growing in the polytunnel.
They’re getting some help – even local Girl Scouts – but would love to see anyone and everyone who can pitch in, particularly 5-7 pm Thursdays. Just show up at 18th/Brandon [map] and jump in. You can take home some of the harvest, too.
Five weeks from tonight – on Saturday, May 2 – you can help the West Seattle Food Bank “Nourish and Flourish” by being part of its annual dinneer and auction, as an attendee and/or sponsor. This week, a special guest was revealed – here’s the WSFB announcement:
The West Seattle Food Bank (WSFB) is pleased to announce that Seattle comedian Scott Losse will join this year’s Nourish & Flourish gala as a special guest, bringing humor and heart to an evening dedicated to community, compassion, and impact.
Losse — recently featured as an “Undisputable Champion of Comedy” in The Stranger — is known for his sharp, relatable takes on life in the Pacific Northwest and his ability to connect audiences through both humor and honesty.
At Nourish & Flourish, Losse will provide a moment of levity during the program, helping to balance the evening’s powerful stories of need and resilience with laughter—an essential ingredient in bringing communities together.
“This event is about nourishing hope,” said Robbin Peterson, Development Director at West Seattle Food Bank. “Scott’s ability to help people laugh, even in challenging times, reflects exactly what community looks like— showing up for one another with both compassion and joy.”
Losse’s connection to West Seattle Food Bank is deeply personal. His wife Janelle was inspired to pursue a career in social services and nonprofit work after volunteering as a child alongside her grandmother — who was one of WSFB’s volunteers in the early years of the food bank.
“That legacy of service — passed from one generation to the next — is exactly what we see every day at the food bank,” Peterson added. “It’s neighbors helping neighbors, steadfastly across time.”
Nourish & Flourish will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 4105 in SODO, bringing together 300 community members for an evening of storytelling, fundraising, and celebration. Proceeds support WSFB’s vital programs, including food access, housing stability, and essential services for thousands of neighbors across West Seattle.
In 2025 alone, West Seattle Food Bank distributed more than 2.25 million pounds of food, served over 23,000 individuals, and helped keep hundreds of families housed.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at:
westseattlefoodbank.org/nourish-and-flourish or bit.ly/NAF2026
WSB is media sponsor of Nourish & Flourish. See you there!
Thanks to Steve for the video he sent Friday night after discovering his home security video had caught sight of coyotes outside his home early that morning:
(At 3:42 am Friday) we captured two coyotes trotting across our front yard. We live on 37th Ave SW between Lander and Stevens. Lots of bunnies up here, so I’m sure they’re hunting. I’m telling my neighbors to keep their cats indoors.
We have published coyote-sighting reports over the years for awareness, not alarm; be sure you know what to do, and not to do, to co-exist with them, as advised by this state Wildlife Department infosheet.
West Seattle’s first egg hunts of the season happened this afternoon, including the Fauntleroy Community Association‘s volunteer-powered hunt behind the historic schoolhouse. This one happened in two waves – video above shows the littlest hunters getting a head start after the countdown led by organizer Candace Blue; below, ages 5 and up followed.
The FCA made some changes this year, to ensure everybody would leave happy, increasing the number of eggs and setting a limit for how many each hunter could amass, to avoid depletion before all the older kids had a chance to find some. Also of note: The FCA uses plastic eggs that hunters are asked to recycle after extracting the treats (which are non-candy items).
OTHER EGG HUNTS: Here’s the list we published recently; we’ll add any more of the Easter-service hunts we hear about too.
10:30 AM: That’s the traffic-camera view of the “No Kings” rally’s early going in The Junction, where California is blocked from SW Alaska to SW Oregon because of the protest, which hasn’t been done for previous rallies. The main local resistance group, West Seattle Indivisible, is NOT protesting here; it’s gathering its members to take buses to the all-city gathering at Cal Anderson Park, so we don’t know who took out the road-closure permit; we called the number on a notice received by local businesses and the contact person said they wouldn’t talk to us until after 2 pm (when the closure is scheduled to end). Ground pics to come.
10:37 AM: The traffic camera’s not providing consistent live video but we’re told some members of the group have started marching northward. Another camera view shows at least one marked SPD vehicle in the street too.
10:57 AM: That turned out not to be a large-scale march, “just a few,” we’re told by one person on the ground, and the main group remains at the California/Alaska intersection.
11:30 AM: Above is a photo from Colman Dock/Pier 50 on the downtown waterfront, where Water Taxi and state ferry passengers are gathering for the downtown side of today’s rallies.
Meantime, some of the Junction group is marching in Walk-All-Ways on the light, then returning to the north side of the intersection.
12:43 AM: We’re just back from a quick check of other points south of The Junction. Saw a handful of sign-wavers at California/Fauntleroy. Then returned to HQ and saw this group at California/Thistle:
Lots of honking at that 4-way intersection, but it’s not blocked. Elsewhere: We have crew members at The Junction for photos/info we’ll add when they report in; the traffic camera shows things about the same there as they’ve been since 10 am-ish. Meantime, one of West Seattle’s most-prominent residents is speaking at the Cal Anderson rally, a participant tells us – state Attorney General Nick Brown.
2 PM: After another trip off the desk, including some non-protest coverage, we’re back to check in. Traffic cam shows the crowd has dwindled in The Junction; at California/Thistle, a few sign-wavers remain. We have a crew now checking on the gathering that’s scheduled to start right about now at California/Admiral.
2:23 PM: Demonstrators are at the Admiral Junction as planned, on the corners. The next two photos for WSB are by Torin Record-Sand:
Meanwhile, the Alaska Junction crowd has dispersed, though the street-closed barriers aren’t down yet. Here are Dave Gershgorn‘s photos for WSB from there, earlier:
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Members of the Singing Resistance added their songs in The Junction:
3:20 PM: California SW between Alaska and Oregon is open to regular traffic again.
6:52 PM: As noted previously, the peninsula’s largest resistance group, West Seattle Indivisible, went to the citywide rally/march, which started at Cal Anderson Park and ended at Seattle Center. Here’s a photo of some of them with signage reflecting their theme for the day:
We’ve received some other reader photos from today that we’ll add in a bit.
10 PM: Two photos from Jonathan Rawle, who was at the rally in The Junction:
National “No Kings” organizers say eight million people participated in protest gatherings today.
Among the many things happening today – a special day of shopping at The Mount‘s shop Emilie’s Treasures, which isn’t usually open on Saturdays but is open now until 2 pm today in large part because a special porcelain collection has arrived in the shop – the pieces include this seal with touches of gold:
You can shop other luxurious and discounted treasures too – including jewelry:
You’ll find the shop on the first floor of The Mount – go in through the main entrance on the east side of the building at 4831 35th SW and ask directions at the desk. (The shop is volunteer-operated and we’re told that “donations of gently used clothing and small home items are always welcome and greatly appreciated.”)
9:44 AM: Orcas are in the area again this morning. Kersti Muul reports they were sighted in the Seattle-Bainbridge ferry-lane vicinity off Eagle Harbor, southbound, and are still “trending south.” Thanks to everyone who’s sent photos and video from recent sightings (scroll our coverage archive to see); please let us know if you see them again today!
2:49 PM: Kersti reports three orcas – a mom and her sons – have gone into Elliott Bay.
5:18 PM: Added a photo (above) by Robin Sinner – who says it’s “one of the cookie cutters,” seen off Constellation Park.
(Friday sunset photo by Steven Rice)
Happy Saturday! In our daily preview, we’ll talk traffic first:
BARTON BUSES DETOURED: The months-long detour of buses off SW Barton south of Westwood Village has begun. They’re now running on SW Trenton east of 35th, with Metro‘s spring “service change” kicking in.
POSSIBLE ROAD CLOSURE: Though local “No Kings” rallies are supposed to be just smaller satellites of the big one downtown, a Junction business owner sent us a notice of a partial road closure in The Junction because of the rally there, so be aware of that.
PROTEST RALLIES: On the subject of protests, here’s what we have for West Seattle on this day of “No Kings” demonstrations nationwide:
-10 am to 2 pm, California/Alaska, with West Seattle Resist along the street, members of Singing Resistance starting in Junction Plaza Park. WS Resist says they plan to spread out along California too
-11 am, West Seattle High School, West Seattle Indivisible buses leave for the main “No Kings” rally at Cal Anderson Park
-12 pm-4 pm, labyrinth at Tibbetts UMC (3940 41st SW)
-2 pm, Old Tyme Adults for Democracy, at California/Admiral
Now the rest of today’s highlights, as usual mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar (if we’re missing something, text info ASAP to 206-293-6302):
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: At West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor), you’re invited to join the Saturday 8 am free group run.
HIGHLAND PARK CORNER STORE TURNS 5: Five years in business for Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), open 8 am to 8 pm with free cake all day!
FREE MEDITATION: Get a calming start to your weekend with Heavily Meditated, 9 am free meditation at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
TIME CHANGE FOR FREE WRITING GROUP: Moved to 9 am today – free, weekly, in-person, critique-free group resumes today – details including location are in our calendar listing.
ARTHUR’S 9TH ANNIVERSARY: Open for brunch 9 am-3 pm today, Arthur’s (2311) is celebrating 9 years in business!
COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Gather at 9 am outside Fresh Flours (9440 Delridge Way SW) for a South Delridge/White Center cleaup.
INTRODUCTORY WALK and WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 9:30 am, walk a mile before the 10 am well-being walk (or just show up for that one). Both start from 47th SW and Fontanelle.
FREE HIAWATHA WALK FOR NEW MOMS AND MOMS-TO-BE: Come to the FIT4MOM studio at 2700 California; then everybody heads across the street to stroll the Hiawatha track.
SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am, sing to classics with Trent Von from C89.5: Brunch, Mimosas and Sing-along. Table Reservation includes a Brunch Buffet! (2306 California SW)
SSC GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, open today! New plants in! North end of campus at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor)
SPECIAL SALE AT EMILIE’S TREASURES: The shop at The Mount (WSB sponsor) has a special collection up for sale again today and is open special Saturday hours, 10 am-2 pm – details in our calendar listing. (4831 35th SW)
MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), for families with kids up to 5 years old.
FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
BUNNY PHOTO BOOTH: 11 am-1 pm with real (and adoptable) rabbits from Special Bunny Rescue, and more, at Dubsea Coffee (9910 8th SW)
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Chief Sealth IHS has two games at 11 am at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – softball vs. Clover Park, baseball vs. Lindbergh.
RENT MASON BEES AT WEST SEATTLE NURSERY: If you’ve ordered some, pick them up during this 12 pm-2 pm pop-up at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor); if not, stop in and learn how!
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open, noon-4 pm (61st SW and SW Stevens).
WEST SEATTLE EAGLES MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: Interested in learning more about the organization? Stop by its Junction HQ between noon and midnight; if you visit in the evening, there’s live music at 7:30 pm, and dinner. (4426 California SW)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open for community visitors on Saturdays, noon-3 pm. Free. (2236 SW Orchard)
FAUNTLEROY EGG HUNT: 1 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW), the Fauntleroy Community Association presents this year’s egg hunt. Bring the kids to look for eggs filled with non-candy treasures. Little ones (under 4) go first
CHURCH EGG HUNT: The West Seattle Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a community egg hunt at 1 pm. (4001 44th SW)
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open, with wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: Open 1-6 pm on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: 1 pm meeting to talk about “Whack Job,” at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW).
FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in clinic offering short, specific massages at Nepenthe. (9447 35th SW)
JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY: Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby‘s “Bigfoot Brawl“ vs. visitors from the Rosebuds. Doors open at 4:15 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW, White Center).
CHIEF SEALTH IHS AUCTION/DINNER: 5:30-9 pm at Fauntleroy UCC (9130 California SW), fundraising auction/dinner to support Chief Sealth International High School students.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffeehouse (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Jameson Craighead with bluegrass and folk. Free, all ages.
RHODIES FC & JUNCTION FC PRE-SEASON PARTY: At Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 6:30-9 pm, pre-season celebration for West Seattle’s pre-pro soccer teams.
LATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: Ticketed dinner with Irish food plus wine pairings, 6:30 pm at 5001 Delridge Way SW – details in our calendar listing.
LIVE AT KENYON HALL Lou Moon’s Big Thoughts comedy show at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7:30 pm; ticket info’s in our calendar listing.
BURLESQUE AT YOUNGSTOWN: 7:30 pm, “Swords & Sorcery & Striptease” at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 18+. (4408 Delridge Way SW).
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, “Hey Baby!” drag show with new performers, hosted by Kimme Kash, all ages, tickets here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
COMEDY AT MR. B’S: 8 pm at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), a night of laughter, 21+, ticket deal here.
LIVE AT TIM’S: Radio Weekend, Living With a Bear, Tasmo at Tim’s in White Center, 8 pm. Tickets here. (16th SW & SW 98th)
REVELRY ROOM: 9 pm, DJ Robin Burrowes with the tunes tonight. (4547 California SW)
SKATE PARTY: 9 pm-midnight at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk & hip-hop, $18 plus $5 skate rental.
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Use your voice! Karaoke with Rone starts at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
Have a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar, where listings are free of charge, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
12:55 AM: Near an alley behind the apartments at 35th SW and SW Avalon, police are looking for a stabbing suspect. The victim was described over the air as a man in his mid-30s; the attacker is described as a white man in his 50s, in black and white clothing, who reportedly ran or walked from the scene. No other details yet.
1:13 AM: The victim’s being taken to Harborview by SFD medic unit. We don’t know his condition, but police told dispatch he was stabbed “in the stomach.”
2:51 PM: More information from an SPD summary made available this afternoon:
At 0041 hours, 911 was contacted about a stabbing that occurred in the alley behind the 4400 block of 35 Av Sw, just to the west. Officers arrived to find an adult male with a single stab wound to the abdomen. They applied a chest seal and secured the scene for SFD. The male was taken to HMC via Medic One, with injuries that were said to be non-life threatening. The victim’s spouse said she witnessed the incident, in which three transients behind the building attacked her husband as they walked past the group, with one of them stabbing him in the stomach. The suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction on foot.
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