West Seattle, Washington
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On Monday we published a reader report about a garage break-in in Fauntleroy, and the victim’s discovery of someone else’s stuff dumped nearby. It appears some of that belonged to a nearby resident. Now we have two more Fauntleroy break-in reports:
STORE BURGLARY: Al sent this photo, taken at the gas-station mini-mart near the north end of Lincoln Park this morning:
Al says the person on duty would only say it happened around 3:30 am. We checked the police log and radio archives; there was a call about a burglary alarm at 3:30 am, then a call categorized “commercial burglary” just before 5. We’ve had a request out to SPD for the narrative since this morning; they’ve told us twice that it is awaiting a supervisor’s approval. If we get the report tomorrow, we’ll add information here.
GARAGE BURGLARY: The video and report were sent late last night by Natalie near 45th SW and SW Director:
Just a heads up for Wildwood/Endolyne neighbors. We had 2 guys prowling around our apartment garage at 4 am (Monday) morning. They took a knife from the 4Runner and seemed to be casing the place. … Stay vigilant everyone!
We haven’t been through The Junction in a few days so we don’t know how long this has been up, but this mural on the east side of the California/Erskine 7-Eleven caught our eye this evening, so we pulled over for a quick through-the-windshield pic. It bears both the Coca-Cola and 7-Eleven logos, so we’re pretty sure it’s official, though probably not part of the major Seattle World Cup mural project. (Seen other signs of World Cup mania-to-come in West Seattle? Let us know – thank you!)
One week from Saturday – on May 9th – it’ll be this year’s West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, with another record number of sales registered, more than 660! WSCGSD – which we’ve coordinated since its fourth year in 2008 – is NOT one big sale, but instead, sales of all sizes, all types, all over West Seattle (and beyond, including White Center and South Park). We’re in the midst of making the map and list featuring those 660+ registered sales, as well as making notes for smaller lists that might be interest to shoppers looking for particular types of items … this info is based on the listing info that sellers included on their registration forms. Looking for baby gear? Kid stuff? Clothing? Camping gear? Fishing gear? Puzzles? Games? Plants? Cookware? Jewelry? Art? Pet stuff? Home-office stuff? Even … ephemera? (Five listings use that word!) All that and much more (also a popular listing phrase), waiting to be found, 9 am-3 pm Saturday, May 9 – if you’re interested in shopping earlier, later, or adjacent days, there’ll be listings with that info too!
Now a question: It’s also a longstanding WSCGSD tradition to donate leftover stuff to nonprofits if you can. But first, we need a list of nonprofits who welcome post-WSCGSD donations (we’ve heard from one so far), so if you’re associated with one that would be, please email us at westseattleblog@gmail.com – let us know what you’d be interested in, and where/when people could drop it off.
And a reminder – the map and list will be available here on WSB by Saturday morning (May 2) – besides a story announcing it, we’ll also add it to the menu for that day and the ensuing week, so you’ll be able to find it more easily.
(Photos courtesy Denny-Sealth Performing Arts)
Turning now to good news: The jazz program at Chief Sealth International High School is growing, and student musicians brought home proof of that from a prestigious festival in Idaho. Here’s the report from Denny-Sealth Performing Arts president Jaeney Hoene:
The Chief Sealth International High School Jazz Program brought home honors from the 59th Annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival this past weekend. Led by Director of Bands Joey Roberts (Jazz I and Jazz Combos) and Director Dave Niimi (Jazz II), the Chief Sealth Jazz Bands competed with high school jazz groups from the United States and Canada and earned these recognitions:
(From left: Theo McGaughey, Tito Puente, Jr., Ella Ward, Noah Kimball at the 59th Annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival)
Jazz Trio — Division II Winner, Senior Instrumental Combos (Theo McGaughey, Ari Peck, Ethan Faunce)
Jazz Combo I — Division II Runner Up, Senior Instrumental Combos
Jazz Band I — Division II Runner Up, Senior Instrumental Large Ensembles
Theo McGaughey — Runner Up, Avista Scholarship Solo Instrumental AwardStudents attended workshops and performances and learned from jazz greats like Warren Wolf and various college faculty members. See all student performances at the Denny Sealth Performing Arts website: dspaboosters.org/programs/jazz-band.
Chief Sealth’s jazz program has grown by leaps and bounds this year, splitting into Jazz Bands I and II at a time when funding is scarce. Dave Niimi came out of retirement and donates most of his hours leading Jazz II. In addition to the two Jazz bands, Sealth boasts four individual student jazz combos. These combos self-select their individual music, allowing them to explore their interests and education within the field of Jazz music. Congratulations again, students, it is wonderful to see hard work and dedication pay off!
Want to have fun and support the program? Come to our first annual Rent Party on May 17 at Kenyon Hall, where the jazz bands will take the stage again along with local musicians for a rousing evening of jazz. Many thanks to the growing list of sponsors: Reubens Brews, Georgetown Brewery, The Locol Kitchen and Bar, West Seattle Thriftway, and especially Kenyon Hall Management for providing us an amazing space for our jazz party!
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2:28 PM: Avoid the area.
(Added: Texted photo)
2:39 PM: Original report was a sighting of someone who might have been involved in the South Delridge shooting from earlier.
Three Washington State Ferries notes:
TECH TROUBLE TODAY: WSF reports a “network outage” affecting ticket sales right now:
A network outage is affecting point-of-sale systems and the online ticket store. Fares are being processed offline at terminals. This may cause longer transaction times and delays through the tollbooths. Customers are encouraged to allow extra travel time.
2:59 PM UPDATE: WSF says this is fixed.
FARE, PASS CHANGES FRIDAY: Speaking of tickets, on Friday, May 1, WSF will implement these three changes:
-Passenger and vehicle ticket prices will increase by an average of 3%. The Washington State Transportation Commission approved these changes last summer.
-A 35% peak season surcharge for single-ride vehicle and motorcycle fares will begin May 1 and last through Sept. 30. It does not apply to passenger and multi-ride tickets.
-We’ll start a pilot to extend the expiration date for multi-ride passes. For multi-ride passes purchased on or after May 1, they will be valid for 120 days, up from the current 90 days.
PET POLICY UPDATE AND MORE AT SPRING ONLINE COMMUNITY MEETINGS: We’ve been tracking the pilot program to loosen pet policies aboard ferries, and WSF announced today it’ll update that policy at its spring community meetings, which are scheduled online at noon and 6 pm on Tuesday, May 26. You can register now for whichever time spot you prefer; both meetings routinely have lots of time for Q&A, submitted either in advance or during the meeting. Registration links are in our calendar listing.
(Added: Photo by Tim Durkan)
10:54 AM: Police are arriving in an alley in the 9200 block of 17th SW [map] for a report that a person has been shot. Updates to come.
10:56 AM: Officers have told dispatch that they’ve found the victim, a man in his 30s who has a gunshot wound “to his back.” One witness told them it happened in a tent in the alley between 17th and 18th.
11 AM: SFD has sent a “scenes of violence” response as is standard when an incident is reported to have involved a weapon. Police are bringing in a K9 team and they’re setting up “containment” for blocks around.
11:05 AM: The only descriptioh details so far is male, Black, “light-skinned,” short “balding” hair, black T-shirt that might have a Nike swoosh, dark blue shirt or jacket over it, blue jeans, last seen on foot eastbound from the scene. Possibly in his teens. …
(Added: Photo first posted in a comment by MJJJr, SFD medics wheeling gurney with victim)
SFD medics are taking the victim to Harborview Medical Center.
11:39 AM: Police say a business at or near the White Center side of 15th/Roxbury saw the likely suspect walking by half an hour or so ago, wearing a dark pulled-up hoodie, headed east.
(Added: Photo first posted in a comment by Todd, officers with K9)
12:40 PM: No arrest yet, but police believe they know who they’re looking for, and they’re still searching. Neighbors, meantime, say the encampment, on a vacant lot, has long been a problem; our archives show the site had an abandoned house that was the scene of multiple fires in the mid-teens until demolition.
1:35 PM: SFD spokesperson Kaila Lafferty tells WSB that the victim, in his early 30s, was in critical condition when transported.
7:52 PM: Police published a summary on SPD Blotter tonight; the only information it includes besides what we’ve already reported is the reminder: “Anyone with information is asked to call the Seattle Police Department Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.”
Thanks to Sara Zailskas Walsh for sending the Monday photo! On with our Tuesday – here are event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
FREE PLAYSPACE AT CHURCH OF NAZARENE … open today, now through noon, drop in with your little one(s). (42nd SW and SW Juneau)
DRAG STORY TIME AT KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN: Special event during today’s regular weekly gathering, 10 am through 11:30 am at The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (10300 28th SW), just drop in!
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.
GROUNDED CONVERSATIONS: 10:45 am-noon every other Tuesday, free drop-in coaching at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW).
ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon Tuesdays, lunch meetings at West Seattle Golf Course, today’s guest speaker: Chris Porter on beekeeping. (4470 35th SW)
CHESS CLUB: All levels welcome to play! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.
OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.
OFFICE HOURS WITH DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOODS: 2-5 pm, drop in if you have questions or concerns for this city department – they’re hanging out at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) today.
CITY COUNCIL: At City Hall, at 2 pm, the council holds its main weekly meeting. Today’s agenda explains how to comment and/or watch.
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: Free assistance for students, 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Four home varsity games on the Metro League schedule for today/tonight, all at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – in softball, Chief Sealth IHS vs. Ingraham at 3 pm, West Seattle HS vs. Ingraham at 4 pm, Chief Sealth vs. Seattle Christian at 5 pm; in baseball, Chief Sealth vs. Seattle Christian at 4 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 have your own.
INTERFAITH FREEDOM VIGIL: Weekly, 5:30-6:30 pm at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza candlelight vigil open to all. (61st SW and Alki SW)
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.
OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: 6:30 pm Tuesdays at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), come sing with the Boeing Employees Choir, even if you aren’t a Boeing employee – email to RSVP.
OPEN MIC AT TIM’S: 6:30 pm signup, 7 pm start time, free open mic hosted by Levi Said at Tim’s (16th SW and SW 98th) in White Center.
PAST, PRESENT, ELSEWHERE: Album-listening sessions at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), every Tuesday night, 7-9 pm.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons continue, 7 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), details in our 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 Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
TRIVIA X 4: Four places you can play trivia tonight – 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, prizes. (2306 California SW).
If you are organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc., tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
14- to 24-year-olds are invited to this brand-new event:
Register for the First-Ever King County Youth Leadership Summit!
Designed by and for young people, this summit is a unique opportunity for leaders and aspiring changemakers (ages 14-24) to gather from across King County. Whether they are already active in the community or looking for a way to start, this event is built to amplify youth voice.
The Details:
What: King County Youth Leadership Summit
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: The Museum of Flight (9404 East Marginal Way S, Tukwila)
Registration: https://beststartsblog.com/2026/04/15/register-for-the-first-ever-king-county-youth-leadership-summit/
6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Cloudy, high near 60. Sunrise is now before 6 am – today, at 5:56 am; sunset will be at 8:17 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedules.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Now on “summer” schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route still on a two-boat schedule with a third, unscheduled boat. Check WSF’s alert page for last-minute changes plus a summary of fare changes starting Friday (May 1). And note work at the Fauntleroy dock this week could affect ferry users.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge (25 mph speed limit):
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 trouble 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!
(WSB file photo, SSC kitchen)
Learn, taste, even cheer during a food event at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) on Thursday – everyone’s invited, and here’s what it’s all about:
South Seattle College invites the community to campus for Tastes Like Home, a campus‑wide culinary event celebrating food, culture, and learning on Thursday, April 30, featuring demonstrations, nutrition discussions, a pop‑up food event, and an exciting student pastry competition.
Co‑created by South Seattle College Culinary & Pastry Arts and Nutrition programs and King Arthur Baking Company, the event brings together students, faculty, professional bakers, and community members for a full day of engaging and flavorful experiences.Event Schedule
King Arthur Baking Company Demo
8:30–9:30 a.m. | CAB Building – Alhadeff Grill
Kick off the day with a live baking demonstration hosted by King Arthur Baking Company, one of the nation’s most trusted names in flour and baking education.Nutrition Talk: “Eat the Whole Kernel”
9:45–10:30 a.m. | CAB Building – Alhadeff Grill
Join South Seattle College Nutrition Science Instructor Dr. Merri Manning for an engaging talk exploring whole grains and nutrition.International Pop‑Up Food Event
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | CAB Building – Cafeteria
Enjoy a vibrant pop‑up experience featuring both sweet and savory international foods prepared by South Seattle College students. All dishes will be reasonably priced.King Arthur Baking Company Pastry Competition
12:30–1:30 p.m. | CAB Building – Cafeteria
Watch South Seattle College Culinary & Pastry Arts students and alumni compete in a juried pastry competition showcasing their technical skill, creativity and flavor. Our judging panel includes:Rachael Coyle (pastry chef/owner) – Coyle’s Bakeshop
Christina Wood (pastry chef/owner) – Temple Pastry
William Leaman (pastry chef/owner – Bakery Nouveau
Monica R.M. Brown (president) – South Seattle CollegeCurrent South Seattle College students and recent alumni were invited to apply to compete in the pastry competition, and 10 were selected. The challenge: create a unique sweet baked good that reflects your personal, family or community traditions, using King Arthur Baking Company flour. Prizes, courtesy of King Arthur Baking Company, include a first-place prize of a week‑long trip to the King Arthur Bakery in Norwich, Vermont or $5,000. There will be two runner-up awards for $1000.
All events take place in the Culinary Arts Building (CAB on the campus map). Free parking is available on 16th Ave SW and paid parking is available in campus North and South lots.
You can’t have a “bee garden” without bees. So these bees showed up just in time for the heart of spring, and beyond, at the West Seattle Bee Garden in High Point. Thanks to Amy for this update (with video and photo):
Meet the new neighbors!
We’ve recently installed new honeybee hives at West Seattle Bee Garden. The bees are settling in to their new home, and the garden is starting to come alive for spring.
We are also gearing up for the annual Bee Fest, May 16th from 12-3 pm, where the community can come for some bee demos, local honey, enjoy some family friendly activities, and get some gardening advice.
For anyone interested in volunteering, please contact wsbeefest@gmail.com.
It’s been 13 years since the West Seattle Bee Garden was launched on the north side of High Point Commons Park (Graham/Lanham).
A judge has set bail at $750,000 for the man arrested one day after a reported kidnapping attempt in Gatewood. We first reported on the incident shortly after an 8-year-old girl reported it near 36th/Othello on Saturday afternoon; we updated the story this morning with police reporting an arrest Sunday. Today, the 22-year-old suspect appeared in court for a bail and probable-cause hearing. The judge agreed with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office request for the $750,000 bail amount, though the suspect’s lawyer argued it was too high, given that he has no criminal history and denies the allegations. Prosecutors say a victim advocate read a statement from a parent of the child, saying in part: “It is only because of our local neighbors and our greater community watching out for one another’s children that an awful tragedy was averted.” Prosecutors say the judge also heard from the suspect’s mother, who said her son is not aggressive. The judge ultimately found probable cause for Attempted Kidnapping in the Second Degree with a deadly weapon enhancement; the suspect was reported to have been in possession of a knife.
According to the probable-cause document based on the police-report narrative, the victim was sitting by herself on a tree stump outside a residence, waiting for her 9-year-old friend, when a man tapped her on the shoulder, then “gripped her arm and attempted to pull her further down the driveway”; she screamed and her friend looked outside to see what she described to police as a man pulling her friend with one hand and holding a knife in his other. The friend told an adult, went outside, and the man fled. Police say surveillance video shows a man leaving the area “30 seconds after a scream is heard”; they say the suspect confirmed in his interview that he is the man shown in the video but “denies touching young children.” Prosecutors have until Wednesday to decide whether to (updated) rush-file charges, provided they get sufficient evidence from police; if the investigation takes longer, they still could charge the suspect at a later date.
Ready to get out on the water? Alki Kayak Tours is about to start offering new weekly opportunities for you to do exactly that. Here’s the announcement from AKT proprietor Greg Whittaker:
We are excited to launch new community paddling events at Alki Kayak Tours for the 2026 season. We live surrounded by Puget Sound, the second-largest inland sea in the US. This is the birthplace of modern sea kayaking, where many talented designers have created kayaks for our waterways and given us the tools to safely explore. While all of our neighbors appreciate Puget Sound from the shoreline, we offer a new perspective of West Seattle from the water.
This year we are offering weekly community paddles and classes that will eventually culminate in a Blake Island Overnight Paddle! Yes, we will train you to get you there, and offer classes to help people become comfortable on the water. Experienced paddlers with their own gear are invited to join these weekly events. You only need a waiver on file.
Weekly Community Paddles
Thursday Morning Paddle Club
kayakalki.com/morning-community-paddleTuesday Night SUPper Community Paddles
kayakalki.com/supper-community-paddleWe will also continue offering our Intro to Sea Kayaking and Rescue and Recovery classes, and we will add Navigation and Currents courses before the Blake Island trip.
These events are sponsored by Mountain to Sound Outfitters, so if you are getting into paddling, swing by the shop to start gearing up.
Mountain to Sound (WSB sponsor) is at 3602 SW Alaska; Alki Kayak Tours is at Seacrest, 1660 Harbor SW. Both of these weekly opportunities start in May – next week!
The report is from K, in Fauntleroy east of central Lincoln Park:
Early Friday morning our garage was (burglarized) of two e-bikes, a chain saw, and a bicycle pump. We’ve filed a police report. One light blue Specialized Vado model:
The second one is a brown Giant Liv model. Police report (temporary) number: T00056078
Also:
This morning, I found some first-aid kit contents and medical goods and a bag marked “Medical Trainee” tossed in the bushes near our home, as well as a sweatshirt from a local business. I was able to return the sweatshirt to its owner, but he didn’t recognize the other goods. The police non-emergency dispatcher said an officer would stop by to recover the goods.
If you’re missing items like those, let us know and we’ll connect you.
Four years have passed since Fire Tacos & Cantina opened at 2738 Alki SW – far surpassing the duration of seven preceding restaurants in 11 years at that corner – and tonight Fire Tacos is celebrating, with a deal for you. They just sent this announcement:
We’re celebrating Fire Tacos’ 4-year anniversary today. To say thank you to the community, we’re offering $1 tacos from 4–9 PM (dine-in only) We’d love for West Seattle to come celebrate with us – your support over the years means everything to us. I hope to see you there if you have a chance!
— Fire Tacos & Cantina
Erika & Jorge
(WSB photo from Saturday, dropoff boxes in SW Precinct community room)
The total’s in from Saturday’s Drug Take-Back Day dropoffs at the Southwest Precinct. Crime Prevention Coordinator Matt Brown – one of three SPD personnel there when we stopped by – reports, “Thank you so much for all who participated! SW Precinct collected 155.36 lbs of expired medications (which was just barely less than the North Precinct at 156.1 lbs! We’ll get them next time in October). It was a fantastic turnout, and we really appreciated the way West Seattle responded.” Brown also notes that the next Southwest Precinct Advisory Council community meeting with police is tentatively set for May 28 – watch for a detailed announcement when confirmed.
11:56 AM: 
With three Safeway stores in the West Seattle vicinity , a newly filed state consumer-protection lawsuit might be of interest. State Attorney General Nick Brown (a West Seattleite) announced the lawsuit this morning:
The corporate owner of Safeway, Albertsons, and Haggen grocery stores has overcharged Washington consumers in more than 3 million transactions over a five-year period through deceptive “buy one get one free” deals, Attorney General Nick Brown argues in a new consumer protection lawsuit filed today.
Boise-based Albertsons Companies, one of the largest grocery store chains in the country, owns and operates all Safeway, Albertsons, and Haggen grocery stores in Washington, totaling 225 retail grocery stores across the state.
The grocery stores entice consumers through “buy one get one free” (BOGO) promotions on staples such as bread, cereal, fresh produce, and olive oil. According to the complaint filed in King County Superior Court, the stores artificially hike prices of products slated for the supposed specials in the weeks or months leading up to a “buy one get one free” promotion, overcharging customers who purchase in the interim. Then they lower the prices within about 30 days after the deal is over. The net result is that consumers think they’re getting a second item free, but in practice, they’re just paying an inflated price for the first item.
For example, a Gig Harbor Albertsons hiked the price of a bottle of olive oil to $10.99 for the BOGO promotion from $6.99 a week earlier, an increase of 57%. After the “buy one get one free” deal ended, the store dropped the price back down to $6.99. …
From October 2019 to May 2024, the defendants overcharged Washington consumers on more than 3 million transactions, the lawsuit says. The stores brought in as much as $19.7 million by attracting consumers into their stores with these deceptive deals.
This is not the first time the defendants have been accused of unfair and deceptive BOGO promotions in stores in the Pacific Northwest. Albertsons paid $107 million to settle a 2016 class action lawsuit related to misleading “buy one get one free” deals in Oregon stores. The companies also settled a proposed class action case filed in 2023 in federal court related to deceptive BOGO promotions in Washington stores. …
See the lawsuit document (which cites other examples of the alleged practice) here. We have a request out for comment from Safeway/Albertsons.
12:26 PM: Here’s their comment, obtained via email:
We are aware that the Washington Attorney General has filed a lawsuit related to certain buy‑one‑get‑one promotions. We engaged in good‑faith discussions with the Attorney General’s Office and strongly disagree with its claims, which are based on flawed analysis and data errors that we identified and raised.
Albertsons Companies is committed to complying with the law and to offering customers clear value through our promotions. As this is pending litigation, we will address the matter through the legal process and cannot comment further.
(Great Blue Heron, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Here’s your Monday list of highlights, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:
BABY STORY TIME: Noon at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW). For up-to-18-month-olds. Free.
CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: Regular 2 pm meeting is back today; no public-comment period at this meeting but the agenda has information on how to watch.
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Two softball games and one baseball game, all at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – the softball games are at 4 pm, Chief Sealth IHS vs. Seattle Prep and West Seattle HS vs. Nathan Hale, while West Seattle HS plays baseball tonight at – 7 pm vs. Eastside Catholic.
FREE HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in assistance 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond)
‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUPS: 4 pm and 6:30 pm, weekly group gatherings for people experiencing grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee. Before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)
GET CCRAFTY AT TIM’S: Twice-monthly gathering for crafters, 6-8 pm, bring your project to Tim’s in White Center. (16th SW and SW 98th)
D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too! $5.
MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 2: Two venues offer you the opportunity for trivia tonight! 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) and 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).
POOL TOURNAMENT: Pool players! Enter The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starting at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)
ALKI MEDITATION: Monday night meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)
ONLINE HEALTH EVENT: A West Seattle clinic invites you to this online presetation tonight, “The Role of Neuropsychologists in ADHD Evaluations and Treatment” – participation info in our calendar listing.
MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Monday night jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: End your Monday with a song (or two) – karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).
Big thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
It’s fundraiser season, and sometimes the gala events are the only time a nonprofit gets to tell its story to hundreds of supporters, so several speeches ensue. But a West Seattle-based nonprofit is promising its fundraiser this Thursday (April 30) will stop down for just 10 minutes of speeches – and then get back to the party. The nonprofit is Transitional Resources, which provides supportive housing and behavioral-health services at several primarily residential buildings in North Delridge/Luna Park, and is celebrating half a century of operation with the “Toast to TR” fundraiser. It’s happening 5:30-8:30 pm Thursday at The Georgetown Stables (980 S. Nebraska); admission is free, and the fundraising is via 20 percent of the proceeds from “featured wine” sold at the event. The 10-minute program is at 7 pm. And you can register here to attend.
6:02 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, April 27, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Some sun, some clouds, some breeze, today’s high in the low 60s. Sunrise is now before 6 am – today, at 5:58 am; sunset will be at 8:16 pm.
(Sunday sunset photo by David Weld)
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedules.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Now on “summer” schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route still on a two-boat schedule with a third, unscheduled boat. Check WSF’s alert page for last-minute changes. And note work at the Fauntleroy dock this week could affect ferry users.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge (25 mph speed limit):
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9:52 PM: After 911 got a call from a driver who reported another driver shooting at her in a “road-rage incident,” police have found “casings all over” the 35th SW and SW Morgan vicinity. No report of injuries; the victim said the shooter was in a ‘white BMW SUV.” Police closed Morgan between 34th and 35th while investigating and collecting evidence.
(WSB photos)
10:09 PM: Our crew at the 35th/Morgan scene estimates at least 15-20 markers on the ground and notes that the highest number they’ve seen on a marker is 24. Adding photos.
Meantime, over radio, police say the shooting started further south on 35th, between Trenton and Elmgrove.
10:36 PM: Officers told dispatch they’re reopening Morgan.
ADDED 8:50 AM MONDAY: Here’s the police summary:
At 2120 hours, Officers were dispatched to a shots fired near the intersection of 35th AV SW and SW Morgan ST. Officers located multiple shell casings in the intersection just east of 35th AV SW. One victim vehicle owner phoned 911 to report their vehicle being struck by gunfire by a male passenger of an SUV. Victim also reported suspect SUV followed him from the Westwood Village Target. Officers located four bullet holes and one projectile inside victim vehicle which were collected for evidence. A second victim vehicle owner who was traveling southbound on 35th AV SW near SW Morgan ST contacted Officers on scene to report bullet damage to their windshield. Officers discovered two bullet holes along with one projectile inside this second victim vehicle. The second projectile was collected for evidence as well.
(2018 WSB photo: #8 Dontae McMillan in Huling Bowl win over WSHS)
Thanks for the tips! Chief Sealth International High School alum Dontae McMillan has signed with the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. McMillan is a running back who played last year for Eastern Michigan University, which reports he “had a career year for the Eagles in 2025 … 1,389 total yards and seven touchdowns as he rushed 177 times for 1,015 yards and four scores while adding 33 catches for 375 yards and three scores, the first three of his career.” McMillan played for Weber State before EMU; this page on the Eastern Michigan website has toplines of his college career for both schools, as well as noting that he “rushed for 2,019 yards and 44 touchdowns as a senior” for Chief Sealth in 2018. We haven’t found a comment from him on this yet, but when he declared for the draft last December, McMillan wrote that playing in the NFL had been his dream since age 8.
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