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CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Three-quarters of a million dollars bail set for Gatewood kidnap-attempt suspect
April 27, 2026 6:27 pm
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 |   Crime | Gatewood | West Seattle news

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 file charges.

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PREPARE TO PADDLE! Alki Kayak Tours launching new weekly community paddling events
April 27, 2026 5:37 pm
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 |   Seen at sea | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

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-paddle

Tuesday Night SUPper Community Paddles
kayakalki.com/supper-community-paddle

We 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!

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Ebikes stolen in garage burglary – and someone else’s items dumped nearby
April 27, 2026 3:04 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

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.

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BIZNOTE: 4th anniversary for Fire Tacos on Alki, with special deal tonight
April 27, 2026 1:42 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

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

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FOLLOWUP: Here’s the drug-dropoff total from Saturday’s Take-Back Day
April 27, 2026 12:52 pm
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 |   Safety | West Seattle news | West Seattle police

(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.

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UPDATE: Was ‘buy one, get one free’ not so free? State suing Safeway
April 27, 2026 11:56 am
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

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.

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Trivia, meditation, crafting, more on your West Seattle Monday list
April 27, 2026 9:58 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(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!

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YOU CAN HELP: Transitional Resources fundraiser promises 10 minutes of speeches
April 27, 2026 9:01 am
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 |   Health | How to help | West Seattle news

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.

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TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: April’s last Monday
April 27, 2026 6:02 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

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):

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!

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire on 35th (updated Monday)
April 26, 2026 9:52 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

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.

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SPORTS: Chief Sealth International High School alum Dontae McMillan going to NFL
April 26, 2026 7:04 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS & Sports

(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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CONGRATULATIONS! Honors for six West Seattle High School student-athletes
April 26, 2026 6:32 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

Six West Seattle High School student-athletes were honored at the Washington Athletic Club‘s recent 101 Club Scholar-Athlete Banquet. WSHS athletic director Corey Sorenson provided the photo and short bios of the half-dozen honorees:

Isabella Baber

Isabella Baber competed in swim & dive, cheerleading, basketball, and water polo, demonstrating exceptional versatility as a multi-sport athlete. A captain of the swim & dive team, she led with consistency and poise while exemplifying what it means to be a multi-sport student-athlete. Known for her positivity, competitive drive, and unwavering support of her teammates, Isabella made a meaningful impact across every program she was part of. She will attend San Diego State University to study business.

Kaila Ignacio

Kaila Ignacio competed in both softball and girls’ flag football, serving as captain of the softball team. A four-year varsity letterwinner in softball, she earned multiple All-Division and All-Metro League honors. Throughout her time at West Seattle, she has been a consistent leader, dedicated competitor, and supportive teammate. Kaila will attend Loyola Marymount University, where she plans to study Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.

Thea-Jane Harnish

Thea-Jane Harnish competed in both soccer and girls’ flag football, serving as a captain of the flag football team. She played a pivotal role in launching the girls’ flag-football program at West Seattle, helping build it from the ground up and creating lasting opportunities for future athletes. Known for her leadership, energy, and commitment to growing the game, she set a strong foundation for the program’s success. Thea-Jane will attend the University of Washington to study Women’s Studies.

William Frederick

William Frederick competed in both cross country and track & field, serving as a team captain in each sport. A four-year athlete in both programs, he has consistently demonstrated leadership, commitment, and reliability across all seasons. He is known as a positive, supportive teammate as well as for his fearless competitiveness and gritty racing ability in high-pressure moments. William is a school record holder and a state place winner in the boys 4x400m relay. William plans to study music and is currently undecided on his college choice.

Sorin Smith

Sorin Smith competed in football and track & field, serving as a captain in both programs. A four-year contributor in each, he has been a leader on and off the field. Known for his high character, coachability, and relentless work ethic, he has earned the respect of his teammates and coaches alike. In football, he earned All-Division honors in recognition of his performance and impact. In track & field, he has been a versatile and important contributor over the past two seasons, helping strengthen the program in multiple events. Sorin plans to major in psychology and is currently undecided on his college choice.

Jeremy O’Keefe

Jeremy O’Keefe competed in swim & dive, cross country, and track & field, serving as a captain of the swim & dive team. A dedicated multi-sport athlete, he is known for his strong work ethic, coachability, and commitment to his teammates. His leadership and consistency have made him a valuable presence across all three programs. Jeremy will attend Whitworth University, where he plans to study aerospace engineering and continue competing in swim & dive.

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FOLLOWUP: Promised lighting installed outside Alki businesses, in hopes that brighter = safer
April 26, 2026 3:55 pm
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 |   Safety | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Back in March, as reported here, the Alki Community Council announced a city commitment to install “pedestrian-level” lighting outside businesses in the wake of a burglary wave. This weekend, the lighting is being installed.

The videos were sent by ACC president Charlotte Starck, who told WSB this morning:

Lights are going up on Alki Avenue between 63rd and … at Christos and Do Si. These are the LED daylight-activated to help prevent crime given (the burglaries). It’s a positive step as we advocate for a safer Alki. Petro Fotopolous is thrilled.

Fire Tacos got theirs yesterday and owner Erica loved it. Also, the (staffer at) the bike rental place liked the idea so he has better lighting in the evening when he closes.

But that’s not all the ACC is hoping for, Starck adds: “We are still waiting on SDOT to let us know if they will do anything to make the restaurant row stretch from 63rd to 57th safer, to slow down and deter the burnouts and sprinting and donuts in the pedestrian high-traffic areas.”

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WEEKEND SCENE: West Seattle Eagles’ spring plant and craft sale in The Junction
April 26, 2026 1:25 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news

If you haven’t been to the West Seattle Eagles‘ spring plant craft sale yet, there’s still time! More than 20 vendors are in the lot on the south side of the WSE aerie until 4 pm. All sorts of handmade and homemade items – Anne (who’s selling her homemade jams) sent the next two photos:

The plants we saw during our visit ranged from tomatoes to geraniums to ground covers. The Eagles are at 4426 California SW, on the east side of the street.

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Remembering Sharon ‘Sheri’ Wallace, 1947-2026
April 26, 2026 10:35 am
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 |   Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends are remembering Sheri Wallace, and sharing this remembrance with her community:

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Sharon “Sheri” Wallace.

Sheri passed away on April 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

She was born in Minot, North Dakota on July 3, 1947, and moved to Seattle in the early 1950s with her parents. She was a lifelong resident of West Seattle. She attended Holy Rosary and Chief Sealth High School.

She married the love of her life, Hugh “Pat” Wallace Jr, and they had two beautiful daughters, Stacy and Janice. They made their home in the same neighborhood she grew up in. Her grandsons Daniel and Ryan were her pride and joy.

She was an employee, then manager of Jan’s Beauty Supply in West Seattle for over 30 years. She retired in 2019 when the store closed.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and taking trips to Reno with her husband, Pat.

Sheri is survived by her loving husband for over 55 years, Hugh “Pat” Wallace Jr, her daughters, Stacy and Janice, her grandsons Daniel and Ryan, her sisters Jan (Dan) Burden and Holly Orchard.

The family wishes to extend their heartful thanks to Dr. Andrew Hahn and his team, with Harborview Palliative Care and the team with Providence at Home Hospice for their compassionate care of Sheri.

There will be no services per Sheri’s request.

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to westseattleblog@gmail.com)

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WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: 24 possibilities!
April 26, 2026 6:07 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Seen at the West Seattle Rock and Gem Show, which continues today – see below)

Happy Sunday! Another sunny day expected – and here’s our lineup for the hours ahead, mostly from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: The Westies Run Club is meeting at Dough Joy Donuts (4310 SW Oregon) at 9 am today for this week’s Sunday Funday run.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at the new location of The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.

FREE SHREDDING: Bring up to four boxes/bags of your shreddables to High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) between 10 am and 1 pm today for this free service.

DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE SPRING NATIVE ART MARKET: 10 am-5 pm again today at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse and Cultural Center (4705 W. Marginal Way SW) shop Indigenous makers’ creations – art, apparel, body care, more. See our Saturday coverage here.

ROCK AND GEM SHOW: Second of two days for the West Seattle Rock Club‘s annual show, 10 am-5 pm at Alki Masonic Center (40th/Edmunds). Free admission. See our Saturday coverage here.

EAGLES’ SPRING PLANT AND CRAFT SHOW: 10 am-4 pm at West Seattle Eagles HQ (4426 California SW) – you can have lunch too; they’re grilling burgers and hot dogs as a charity fundraiser.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open every Sunday year-round on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in full spring produce-and-products season – asparagus, greens, microgreens, peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, beans, garlic, apples, more – and many options for baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, fresh- and pre-prepared foods, nuts, condiments, pasta …

MASTER GARDENERS AT THE MARKET: Got a gardening question? Get an answer from a Master Gardener! Their weekly clinics at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market resume today, 10 am-2 pm.

LINDA’S BIRTHDAY SALE: At Carmilia’s (4528 California SW), sale wraps up today! Open 10 am-4 pm today.

WEEKEND SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), sing to hits of the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and enjoy a buffet breakfast.

FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to find it at, and borrow it from, the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE RESIST: Regular weekly West Seattle Resist Sunday sign-holding event, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. South of Farmers’ Market. (California SW and SW Alaska)

YOUTH FOOTBALL PARENT INTEREST MEETING: Wondering about the West Seattle Junior Wildcats? Be at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) for a parent interest meeting at 1 pm today.

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re invited to hang out this afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

THIRD MATINEE OF ‘WALDEN’: ArtsWest‘s current play has a 3 pm curtain today – get ticket(s) here. (4711 California SW)

BOOK CLUB AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: The Classic Novels (and Movies) Book Club meets at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 2:30 pm to get your beverage and chat before 3 pm discussion of “When We Were Orphans” by Kazuo Ishiguro.

GRIEF CIRCLE: Whatever or whomever you’re grieving, you’re welcome – 3 pm with Listening to Grief at Nurture Wellbeing (6307 California SW).

TRIVIA AT MR. B’S: 5-8 pm with host Morgue Anne, all ages, free to play, twice-monthly trivia at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).

HOLDEN EVENING PRAYER AROUND THE WORLD: West Seattle event as part of international celebration of 40th anniversary, 7 pm at Peace Lutheran Church (39th SW and SW Thistle).

BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight late-night tea service with host Jack Sanders, info and RSVP here. (4547 California SW)

SOUNDBATH AT DRAGONFLY: Close out your weekend with an hour of relaxation, 7 pm at Dragonfly (3270 California SW, upstairs).

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, and you can win prizes! (4302 SW Alaska)

LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm jazz, with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

Organizing, or helping with, an event that we could add to the WSB community calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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CONTINUING SUNDAY: Visiting Duwamish Longhouse’s first Native Art Market of the year
April 25, 2026 9:45 pm
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 |   Duwamish Tribe | West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

Story and photos by Macey Wurm
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

The Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center is transformed this weekend for the twice-annual Native Art Market. Today, the Longhouse was alive with shoppers moving from table to table, learning more about the artists and their projects, and stopping for some traditional food to be enjoyed in the facility’s garden space.

In addition to special events like the market, the longhouse has served as a year-round home for tribal meetings and a museum since its opening in 2009. Back in 2024, we covered its 15-year anniversary as a center for “Seattle’s first people.” It sits across the street from the park known as həʔapus village and the archaeological site Duwamish #1.

We visited the market today to find out more about some of the participating artists. First was Laura Givens, a member of the Navajo Tribe and the Bitter Water Clan. contemporary Native jewelry, the making of which she describes as her passion. She takes influence from traditional materials like seed beads, shells, leather, and furs, and creates modern pieces. This is her fourth time as an artist at this market over the past two years.


Next we stopped by Denise Emerson’s booth, primarily featuring digital art prints. Emerson said she got her graphic design degree from the UW, and practiced painting and illustrating before transitioning to digital art. Though she practices with a contemporary medium, she does not leave history behind – the majority of her works are inspired by historical photos and symbols. She also noted that she is drawn to centering her art around women and women’s narratives, as so much of the art she sees features men.

One example she provided was the piece shown above. It is inspired by a story that Emerson’s mother told of her ancestors, who used to gather at an island on Lake Washington. It features Emerson’s sister, sister’s daughter, and herself sitting on the shore.

Lastly we talked to seasoned drum maker Margie Morris, who has been practicing her craft for more than 40 years. Her drums are made of elk skin and come in many sizes; some are hand-painted. Morris explained the eagle and raven design on one of her drums and its relation to her culture as a member of the Tlingit tribe. She belongs to the Raven moiety inherited from her mother’s side, and per Tlingit culture, a member of the Raven lineage must marry a member of the Eagle moiety. She paints the birds in a sort of marriage ceremony.

We also visited the kitchen, serving fry bread, fry-bread tacos with a bison or vegetarian option, huckleberry pie, and traditional nettle tea, among other food options. This selection will continue to be available during the market’s opening hours tomorrow.

The Duwamish Longhouse is located at 4705 W Marginal Way SW, with parking available on site. Tomorrow’s hours are the same as today – 10 am to 5 pm.

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COUNTDOWN: 2 weeks until West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day. Here’s what happens next
April 25, 2026 7:12 pm
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 |   Community Garage Sale Day | West Seattle news

From “curated chaos” to “stuff you didn’t know you needed: to “weird and wonderful” to “spring purge,” more than 660 sales of many sizes, types, and motivations are in the works for 2026’s West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, on Saturday, May 9th – the most ever. The registration window ran for three weeks and closed this past Wednesday night; now we’re taking the registered sales and giving them numbered spots on a map and list, with their addresses and descriptions (other information provided in the registration process is NOT made public). The map and list (the latter is printable) will be available by Saturday morning, May 2, so shoppers have a week to plan where they want to go. We’re also promoting WSCGSD in myriad ways; over the years we’ve heard of shoppers coming from as far away as Eastern Washington. And during the next week, we’ll send registered sellers an email update including your template for the “official WSCGSD sale” sign if you want to put one up at your location. In the week before WSCGSD, we usually publish lists of sales, by number, grouped under a specific type of item (for example – camping, puzzles, plants, baby gear, nonprofit benefits, businesses, sales with lemonade stands or other treats, and so on), as well as the list of sales with an extra day (Sunday is the most common, but we have a few planning to start Friday). Anyway, we have to get back to map-and-list-making … for the latest on WSCGSD, bookmark this archive section, and the most-recent story categorized as WSCGSD will always be the first thing you see.

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About that weather alert
April 25, 2026 5:06 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

The National Weather Service has our area under a Frost Advisory weather alert for tonight, suggesting the temperature could get down to freezing. However, the actual forecast is for a low in the 40s, and this morning’s low was 43, so you might not need to panic about your plants.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Child reports kidnap attempt in Gatewood (updated with arrest)
April 25, 2026 2:30 pm
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 |   Crime | Gatewood | West Seattle news

2:30 PM: Police are in Gatewood to find out more about a possible child-grabbing attempt. The call is from the area of 36th/Othello, though it’s not yet clear whether this is where it happened, or just where the 911 call was made from around 2 pm. According to what’s been said over the air so far, an 8-year-old girl said a man tried to grab her, and another child with her is repprted to have confirmed seeing it happen. He was described as white, 5’6″ to 5’7″, brown hair, blue eyes, grayish-blue hoodie and dark shorts. No other info yet, and further details might be hard to come by, but we’re publishing this from the “better to know, just in case” standpoint.

2:41 PM: A few more description details – the man appeared to be in his 30s, wearing a white shirt, with a black backpack, and possibly had a knife. The officer taking the report told dispatch that if they found a suspect, the information constitutes probable cause for a kidnapping attempt, so we have changed the headline from grabbing attempt to kidnap attempt.

ADDED MONDAY: Police say they’ve arrested a suspect. Here’s the summary received in response to our followup inquiry:

Seattle police officers arrested a 22-year-old man for attempting to kidnap an 8-year-old girl in a West Seattle neighborhood Saturday afternoon.

On April 25 at about 2:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man attempting to take a young girl while she played in a residential front yard with her friends. There, police found the child unharmed, yet “terrified,” according to the police report.

According to the probable cause statement, the suspect “gripped her arm and attempted to pull her further down the driveway and behind the neighbor’s home,” and the suspect tried pulling her “with his left hand while holding a knife in his other hand.” The girl screamed and alerted the adults. The suspect then fled the area before police arrived.

Officers searched the neighborhood, but they could not find the suspect. Cops found video evidence of the suspect fleeing the area and collected it for their investigation. Police distributed the suspect’s picture to all officers, department wide. On the afternoon of April 26, officers found a man matching the suspect’s description and arrested him.

Officers transported the suspect to Seattle Police Headquarters to be interviewed by detectives. Afterwards, police booked him into the King County Jail for Investigation of Kidnapping.

We hope to have a separate followup later on the suspect’s status.

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CONTINUING SUNDAY: Unearth surprising sights at West Seattle Rock and Gem Show 2026
April 25, 2026 2:00 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news

What’s on display at the 2026 West Seattle Rock and Gem Show might surprise you – like the shark’s teeth above and the dragon below!

If you want to do more than look, you can bid in the silent auction:

And/or, admire the wide range of colors:

Even just simply shiny specimens can be mesmerizing:

The West Seattle Rock Club presents the annual show, which is happening at Alki Masonic Center (40th SW and SW Edmunds) until 5 pm today, and again 10 am-5 pm Sunday – free admission.

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WEEKEND SCENE: Highland Park Elementary PTA’s all-donation sale
April 25, 2026 12:01 pm
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 |   Highland Park | How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Though the sign says 2 pm, the Highland Park Elementary PTA‘s donation-only “rummage sale” at the school is planned to continue until 3 pm, so you still have some time to get there. Lots of shopper interest!

What makes it “donation only” is two-fold – donated items, and also, “everything is free, pay what/if you can, proceeds are donations to the HPE PTA.”

Lots of kid stuff, of course! The school is at 1012 SW Trenton.

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WEEKEND SCENE: Get it out, drop it off! Spring 2026 Drug Take-Back Day at Southwest Precinct
April 25, 2026 11:44 am
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 |   Safety | West Seattle news | West Seattle police

(WSB photos)

Another twice-yearly dropoff event happening right now – the Southwest Precinct community room (right off the public parking lot at 2300 SW Webster) is where to take medication(s) you need to dispose of, during Drug Take-Back Day. The boxes were filling up, but they’re ready to accept whatever you bring; expired and/or unneeded medication left in your home can be dangerous for a variety of reasons. This is continuing until 2 pm today.

(In our top photo are Community Service Officer Janice Young, Officer German Barreto, and Crime Prevention Coordinator Matt Brown.)

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