West Seattle, Washington
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(Rain City Ropeworks photo from last summer’s National Championships)
This Sunday is your next chance for a big dose of fall fun – the West Seattle Junction Harvest Festival, 11 am-2 pm on Sunday. One of the groups that’ll perform at the Walk-All-Ways intersection is Rain City Ropeworks – here’s how you can jump into their concurrent fundraiser:
Rain City Ropeworks, a youth jump-rope team, is holding its first fundraiser of the year with a sponsor drive.
The campaign culminates at the Harvest Festival on October 25. Sponsors will be displayed at the team’s booth, and Gold-Level Sponsors will be announced during a performance in the Walk-All-Ways intersection. This is a great opportunity for local businesses and the public to show support!
The team’s booster club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Funds help athletes who need financial assistance participate and support programs that build creativity, confidence, belonging, and lifelong fitness.
To donate, visit the team’s sponsorship page, which has the donation form and nonprofit details. Donations can also be sent by Venmo to @rain-city-ropeworks, or supporters can email fundraising@raincityropeworks.org to arrange another payment method.
To learn more about our team, please visit our team brochure.
Near the 40th/Charlestown water standpipe, you’ll again find Wyatt‘s Halloween display – one he says is extra-special:
This year’s display is especially meaningful to me. It represents years of hard work building confidence and resilience. After years of setbacks in the experiential design job market, I was suggested part-time event security. A year and a half in, I’ve gotten to experience places I used to question my worthiness of. One of those is working on the field for Seahawks games, watching defining plays happen right before my eyes, followed by the roar of Lumen Field. I wanted to give my neighborhood the closest I could to that environment.
My reaper represents my challenges and everything I still face (he’s nice, just acting!), while my energetic tombstone symbolizes me and my comeback through reflection, personal grown and accountability. You’ll also hear some Seahawks nostalgia along with the song I hear after every touchdown!
Got – or seen – another special Halloween display, one we haven’t shown yet (scroll through archives here)? westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302 – thank you!
Police are searching for the suspect in a shoplifting incident that became a robbery when the suspect flashed a handgun at store security to get away. This happened at the Jefferson Square Safeway around 3 pm. The man they were seeking was described as white,40ish, black jacket, light jeans, blue sneakers, with a black handgun.
The Chief Sealth International High School girls’ soccer team wants to see you at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex this Thursday (October 22) – senior Caitlyn Lothspeich sent the photos and report explaining why:
Senior Night is taking place this Thursday. 10/22. We will be playing Cleveland for the district championship [pending a victory tonight].
We will be honoring four seniors including myself and are hoping to pack the stands like any boys’ sport. Fr0m left to right in the picture above: Caitlyn Lothspeich #15, Melanie Perez Ramirez #14, Astrid Rojas #1, and goalkeeper Davis Mapes #00.
The Seahawks are 8-1-2. Thursday’s game starts at 4:30 pm.
(WSB photo, October 3)
Just in, the final tally of what got recycled at a big event two-plus weeks ago – Judy Pickens sent this report:
During the October 3 Recycle Roundup hosted by Fauntleroy Church, 527 households and businesses brought 14.5 tons of recyclables for zero-waste 1 Green Planet to return to the resource stream. Since 2010, these twice-yearly free events have collected a total of 414 tons. The spring 2027 roundup is on the calendar for Saturday, May 1.
(Harbor Avenue fall colors, photographed by Bob Burns)
Time for highlights of what’s happening in West Seattle in the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (4201 SW Juneau) welcomes little ones and their caregivers, 9 am-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays, free.
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: 10 am to 6 pm, visit Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) to see the work that your neighbors are displaying in this year’s showcase.
POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering with the election approaching, 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.
ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch meeting at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), guest speaker Jaime Loucky of the Washington Trails Association.
CHESS CLUB: All levels! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).
OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens of classes, presentations, etc., every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: One home match, in volleyball – Chief Sealth IHS vs. Ballard, 7 pm at the school gym (2600 SW Thistle).
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: For K-12 students, 4-5:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases. This month’s spotlight is on the “strange, surprising, and spectacular.”
DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t have your own.
MAKE MUSIC WITH WSCO: 5:30 pm, musicians are invited to rehearse with West Seattle Community Orchestras at Chief Sealth IHS (2600 SW Thistle).
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), it’s “Unplugged: A Musical Gathering.” All ages, no cover.
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.
SING WITH THE BOEING EMPLOYEES CHOIR … even if you’re not a Boeing employee! Open rehearsals continue tonight, 6:30 pm, at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), and our calendar listing explains how to RSVP.
NO TIM’S OPEN MIC: Tim’s Tavern in White Center is still closed because of sewer trouble.
ON ALKI? LEARN ABOUT THE HUB: If disaster strikes, you’re going to want to know about your Emergency Communications Hub, volunteer-powered, neighbors helping neighbors. If you live/work in the Alki area, you can do exactly that tonight at 7 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 7 pm – info in our ongoing calendar listing.
WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group meditation at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034-A California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has info on registering before you go.
BINGO! Play free weekly Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
SING WITH THE METS: The Seattle Metropolitan Singers rehearse in West Seattle, and they welcome new singers too. 7 pm – get the location by email (info in our calendar listing).
TRIVIA X 4: Four Tuesday trivia options – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free, 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 to play, prizes. (2306 California SW).
KARAOKE AT POGGIE TAVERN: 9 pm until 1:30 am, sing at The Poggie! (4717 California SW)
Organizing an event, fundraiser, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
That’s what we found on the door at Seaside Grill (2810 Alki SW) early this morning after going over to check out reader reports that it has closed. One sent a social-media screenshot for an “everything must go” sale listed to start at 9:30 this morning. No notices on the exterior, though.
Seaside Grill opened a little over a year ago in the space where Locust Cider had also closed months earlier. The owner was a co-proprietor of Pegasus Pizza when it was in the Alki space from which it was evicted in 2022 (the restaurant now in The Junction is under different ownership).
The 70th anniversary for Chief Sealth International High School will be a party to remember, with your help. Organizers asked us to share this invitation to the kickoff gathering this Thursday night:
Chief Sealth is celebrating their 70th Anniversary!!
Please Save the Date and Join Us!
Saturday, March 13, 2027 at the Brockey Center, South Seattle College
Volunteers needed: CHIEF SEALTH SEAHAWKS DINNER & AUCTION
Kick-Off Meeting: October 22nd, 7:30 pm @ Whisky West (6451 California SW)
Meet the Co-Chairs Mary & Melanie, Share ideas, Sign up for Procurement, and Share your enthusiasm for our great school!
2027 Auction Website: chiefsealthptsa.schoolauction.net/70thcelebration
Sponsor, volunteer, donate an item, experience or dessert, and/or share a favorite Chief Sealth Seahawks memory or photo. Thank you in advance for your support! 2027 Auction — Chief Sealth International High School PTSA
Tickets will go on sale: December 1, 2026
Questions and Inquiries: auction.chiefsealth@gmail.com
7:27 AM: Southbound California SW at Juneau is a bit bollixed by utility-pole work.
7:41 AM: Texter warns of a stalled vehicle on EB bridge near Fauntleroy end.
Earlier:
6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Sunny, high near 60. Sunrise will be at 7:35 am today, with sunset at 6:11 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route is now on the two-boat schedule with an unscheduled third boat. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule – any reroute/stop advisories will be here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Sailing on the regular fall/winter schedule.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
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!
Tonight’s Halloween-decorations spotlight – Derick‘s popular light show at 37th/Graham!
Just reaching out to let you know our Halloween light show is up and running on the corner of 37th Ave SW & SW Graham St.
We had our first kid earlier this year, so I’ve been running a bit behind getting the show together.
There are outdoor speakers for people walking by, or you can tune in with your car radio at 87.9 FM.
More information about the show is at SeattleLightShow.com.
Got decorations? Seen decorations? Photos/tips welcome at westseattleblog@gmail.com or texted to 206-293-6302 – thank you!
More than three weeks after a West Seattle woman was attacked, beaten, and robbed in The Junction, police have yet to announce any progress in the case. But whether or not her attackers are brought to justice, the attack survivor is dealing with the aftermath of her injuries and what a friend describes as “very high” medical bills. Since the attack first came to light, people have been asking how they can help, and we finally have an answer: A crowdfunding campaign has been just set up for her. You can go here to donate. With violent attackers still out there, she has asked to remain unidentified, but friends say she’s tough and fighting to move forward. (And if you have any information about the unsolved crime, 206-233-5000 is the SPD violent-crime tip line; the case # is 26-285630.)
A week and a half after Chief Sealth International High School warned families about the “growing encampment” along nearby Longfellow Creek, it’s scheduled to be swept this week. After a reader commented that something would be happening October 23 – this Friday – we went looking for the posted notices that precede a sweep, and found the one below, posted at the 24th SW trailhead (to the left of the hydrant) in our photo above:
The warning sent to CSIHS families on October 9 suggested they use ind It Fix It to complain about the encampment.
If you saw the cones and crews on SW Wildwood Place this morning, no, they’re not installing the protected bicycle lane yet – but this work is related. WSB contributor Anne Higuera stopped to ask. With rechannelization coming because of the bike lane/safety changes, she learned, they needed to find out how buses would navigate.
In particular, they wanted to find out what might happen if two buses had to pass. For one bus that went by while Anne was there, it was close.
Mayor Wilson signed a safety order in August including the mandate for the bike lane here – on the street where bicycist Maridee Bonadea was killed – by year’s end, and the SDOT crew said they’re still on that timeline.
Jack hopes you’ll be on the lookout for his stolen pickup truck:
My vehicle was stolen near the Junction on 42nd street at 8:30 last night. The vehicle is a 1997 Ford Ranger. Green but sometimes looks blue in certain light. License plate is D76145K. It’s a splash-variant so it has those wheel wells on the side. And when stolen had a soft cover on the bed. A neighbor saw it speed out of the apartment complex at 8:30 last night, Sunday, October 18th, but they were masked so no identification on the person. The thieves came in a blue Ford Mustang convertible with a soft top, a spoiler, and white stripes on the spoiler, and license plate ADY8896.
A police report has been filed, 26-311801. If someone has information or find it, I would appreciate if people would contact the Seattle police to report it.
Please do that via 911.
(Purse-seiner fishing off Alki – photo by Don Brubeck)
Here’s our list of highlights from what’s happening around the peninsula for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Any time during regular branch hours, browse the community-created/presented art work on display this month at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), open today 10 am-6 pm.
FREE OPEN GYM PLAYSPACE: 10:15 am-noon Mondays at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), just drop in to play!
MONDAYS IN MEMORY OF MARJORIE: Weekly demonstration, 3-4 pm at 35th/Edmunds.
LIVE MUSIC AT SEBASTIANO’S: 6-8 pm at the wine shop, piano jazz! (3278 California SW)
‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm, weekly group gathering for people experiencing grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee. Before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)
D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too! $5.
PRACTICE SPEAKING SPANISH: 6:30-8:30 pm, this informal group gathers at Future Primitive Brewing in White Center (9832 14th SW), all welcome.
ALKI MEDITATION: Two places to meditate on Monday nights – in north West Seattle, there’s meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)
MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: In south West Seattle, free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
COMEDY AT OTTER ON THE ROCKS: Monthly comedy night! 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), headliner John Beuhler leads the bill this time.
MONDAY NIGHT SALSA LESSONS: Series continues, 7 pm with BALORICO at Viva Arts (now at 4736 California SW).
POOL TOURNAMENT: The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament, 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska, entrance on California)
MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 3: Three venues on our list with trivia tonight – 6:30 and 7:30 pm Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), $2 cash to enter; and 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).
PINBALL LEAGUE: Sign up at 7, start playing at 7:30 at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).
JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Monday night jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.
Huge thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar, which we update daily; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
9:55 AM: Thanks to Ted for the photo. The pickup truck in the photo had a fire on Beach Drive SW near Atlas Place about the same time as the larger SFD incident on SW Michigan, in the 8 am vicinity. Ted happened by while SFD was in cleanup mode and reports the damage appeared to be in the engine-compartment area. We’re following up with SFD.
2:23 PM: We received this summary from SFD spokesperson Kaila Lafferty: “At 7:42 a.m., dispatch received several calls reporting a car fire, with smoke and flames visible, in the 6300 block of Beach Dr. SW. Engine 32 responded and confirmed a working fire in a pickup truck. The fire was extinguished, and the crew remained on scene to monitor until 8:41 a.m. No cause has been identified. No injuries reported.”
7:55 AM: Seattle Fire has a big response on scene at a commercial building at 200 206 SW Michigan, a short distance east of the bottom of Highland Park Way hill. Updates to come. SFD says the fire’s on the second floor and “the incident is stable.”
8:02 AM: Here’s where this is. SFD says the fire is “in the duct system in the ceiling” and is under control.
8:21 AM: SFD says the fire is out and they’re working on ventilation, as well as investigation.
8:50 AM: No injuries reported; most units have been dismissed.
8:33 AM: SPD is checking out a report of a low-hanging tree branch blocking 42nd SW in the 4500 block.
Earlier:
6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, October 19, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Mostly cloudy, high near 60. Sunrise will be at 7:34 am today, with sunset at 6:13 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route is now on the two-boat schedule with an unscheduled third boat. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule – any reroute/stop advisories will be here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Sailing on the regular fall/winter schedule.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
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!
11:56 PM: A report summary released late tonight by Seattle Police details a burglary arrest southwest of Morgan Junction this afternoon. 911 first got the call around 2 pm about a man trying to enter a residence in the 7000 block of Fauntleroy Way SW. Somebody was home; the man couldn’t get in. Police say he “wandered further down the street” and got into an empty home by kicking the back door in. There, they say, he ate food he found in the kitchen and then went into a bedroom, where officers say they “located the suspect in the bed, under covers.” They arrested him and booked him into jail. We’ll check on his status in the morning.
ADDED 4:49 PM MONDAY: The 41-year-old suspect appeared in court this afternoon; prosecutors requested $50,000 bail and a judge set it at $25,000.
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As we’ve been reporting, your ballot for the general election includes two local races with an incumbent and challenger – King County Council District 8 and State House 34th District Position 2. We’ve covered them at the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce lunch and at the Alki Community Council meeting. This Wednesday, they’re expected at the Morgan Community Association quarterly meeting – Mary Anito and Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon in the State House race, Nick Duda and Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda in the King County race. It’s at 7 pm Wednesday at The Kenney (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW); the agenda also includes updates on ongoing issues including public safety, preparedness, the park expansion, and the EV-charging station.
Less than two weeks until Halloween, and we are continuing to highlight decorations. Tonight, Lacey tells us her “Last Resort Hotel” has arrived for the season:
We have our Halloween haunt all set up again this year! Lots of things to see by day, and spookier to see at night – we are The Last Resort Hotel. Located just off Roxbury, 9643 18th Ave SW. (If you love the Grinch, you might also know us as Whoville at Christmas!)
Just like last year, we will have the yard open again for trick-or-treating and are also accepting donations for WC Food Bank! We have a full yard walk-through display that will only be open for a few nights. October 30 & 31, 5 pm- 9ish. If the weather is nice, I will also have it open on Saturday, October 24, and I will let the Blog know if I do! That said, there are many decorations to view outside of the yard leading up to Halloween, like The Last Resort Cemetery, where the Gravedigger is keeping an eye on things!
We are welcoming donations for WC Food Bank again and will have a QR code posted and a donation bin available. I will also put a donation bin out in front of my display in the next few days, if people would like to donate unopened food items – look for a black cooler labeled Donations. I will check it regularly.
We have a full yard walk-through display, with lots of hotel “amenities”, like the Witch Way Cafe, Last Gasp Gifts and Doll Parts Daycare. The hotel boasts a cemetery and morgue. Last Resort Coven meetings are currently being held in the witches’ den. Zombies will be there to greet you along the way!
Our theme is very fun! I’m a kid of the ’80s and I would say my display is inspired by old Scooby-Doo episodes, vintage Halloween etc. I love decorating and a lot of the display is handmade by myself, like all of the cemetery fencing, my huge pumpkin king, the mausoleum and spooky well. I have lots of fun with the signage too, it helps to tell the story!
Please come visit us and donate if you can! I have a few regular fans who come visit the display, which I love! I’ve offered a sneak peek to some, so if you see me out in the yard, say hi! I love how much joy it brings people, it inspires me to keep going!
Got – or seen – decorations that others should see too? Photos/tips welcome at westseattleblog@gmail.com or texted to 206-293-6302 – thank you!
After more than 30 years, Mashiko‘s final night in the West Seattle Junction is tomorrow. After that, the Japanese restaurant will be closed until it’s ready to reopen at its new location in White Center. The Mashiko team asked if we’d share their “farewell, West Seattle” message:
To all the amazing people of West Seattle- We want to say goodbye, sort of.
Mariah, our sushi chef and fearless leader has been exclusively working at Mashiko going on 27 years. She has watched West Seattle grow up from her little window on California Ave longer than any of us and was reflecting, “We’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of so many people’s lives. Watching families start and celebrate life has made our careers truly rewarding.” We couldn’t have said it better.
With our relocation we hope to bring the community together and grow our family and friends. If we could have stayed in West Seattle we would have. The White Center community is a growing, vibrant, diverse place truly welcoming of all people and quite a few of us call this community home. Our staff, friends and family will be working hard to build a warm and inviting space to recreate the Mashiko experience; Mashiko Tsugu- ‘to join’. The new location will allow us to grow and create more delicious food.
For now please follow us on our social media accounts if you’re interested in updates on our next chapter.
With love and excitement,
Mariah Kmitta, Alix Yarrow and the outstanding team at Mashiko Tsugu
It’s been almost three months since Mashiko announced the moving plan, a little over one month since disclosing the new location at 9640 16th SW. When will they reopen? Owner/GM Alix told WSB, “We would love to be open by the end of the year, but that’s dependant on how fast permitting moves.”
(WSB photos)
1:26 PM: If you’ve been to the Fauntleroy Fall Festival in past years, you’ll notice the Fauntleroy Church lot looks different from past years. It’s a new layout because this year it’s all on the church/Y side – and some of what you’ll remember from inside The Hall at Fauntleroy is happening in the church’s Fellowship Hall – right now, participants in the Cake Trot get a chance to win decorated donated cakes:
Back out in the lot, look for the Fauntleroy Community Association’s Great Pumpkin Search booth – this year it’s part of the festival:
Lots more happening and we have more photos to add – see the schedule on the festival website – it’s on until 4 pm at 9140 California SW.
2:09 PM: The festival classics are going full force, like birdhouse-building and pumpkin-painting:
Volunteers like Deb are on hand to joyfully assist you:
And you can again this year get up-close views of birds and bunnies:
Performances are both outdoors and indoors (here again are the schedule and map) – the West Seattle Big Band is playing inside the Fellowship Hall. More coverage to come!
3:27 PM: The Big Band is playing all the way until the festival ends at 4 pm, so if yu’re here, don’t miss them.
Outside, another sizable band – the West Seattle Ukulele Players (video later).
And if someone in your family is still in the mood for pumpkin searching, the FCA says there’s still time – get to their table and get the info! They hid more than 400 and don’t know how many have been found yet, but certainly not all of them. We went to see some of the painted pumpkins, too:
This is all free thanks to donations and volunteering – if you didn’t donate while festival-going, you can find the link on the festival website.
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