West Seattle, Washington
21 Wednesday
No posters with sticky dots, no easels with butcher paper and Sharpies – just informational pamphlets and one-sheets at SDOT‘s info-table in The Junction today, six days after the recommendation for paid street parking (and other changes) was announced (WSB coverage here). The table was in the sunshine right on the 42nd/Alaska corner by QFC, not under the overhang, so you couldn’t miss it. We went by just before 1 pm, three hours into the info-session, with one hour to go. The SDOT reps told us they had talked to about 65 people (though no one stopped by during the ~10 minutes that we were there). They also say they’ve received about 100 comments so far via the online comment form (open until month’s end), and they’re sending a mailer to 4,000 residential and business addresses in the general Junction area next week. They’re also seeking to meet with businesspeople, optimally block by block, and they have a presentation scheduled with the Center for Active Living. So which way is the sentiment going? we asked, absent any visual displays we could assess. “Strong feelings both ways” was the reply. “A lot of people nervous about change, a lot of people excited, especially about the pedestrian improvements.” No other general public outreach events were planned after today’s tabling, they told us, but the project page has an email address and phone number you can use for questions, as well as the comment form.
5:23 PM: Thanks for the tips and photo. Police are blocking 60th SW north of Admiral Way because of a standoff with a woman they’re trying to get to surrender. The original classification of the incident that led to this is “threats.” More info soon.
5:40 PM: SPD tells us the woman they’re trying to take into custody is wanted for threatening a neighbor with a knife among other harassment accusations, and is in crisis.
6:07 PM: SWAT officers are being dispatched.
6:57 PM: Not resolved yet. Ongoing incident details have been moved to a tactical radio channel, which is encrypted (meaning it sounds like garble to anyone without official radio gear).
7:38 PM: No word of an arrest yet. A neighbor notes, in a comment below, a “flashbang-type” noise – there are several types of devices used in standoffs that would generate that type of sound.
8:26 PM: SPD tells us the suspect is in custody.
Tiny houses have arrived at the southeast West Seattle site of Glassyard Commons, planned for 20 tiny houses and 72 RVs, sheltering about 140 people. It’s been four weeks since the ceremonial groundbreaking (WSB coverage here) to be operated by the Low-Income Housing Institute, the nonprofit that runs most of the city’s tiny-house villages; site-prep work actually began in late July. At last month’s ceremony, LIHI reiterated that they expect to open Glassyard Commons – named because the state-owned site at 7200 2nd SW was known as the WSDOT “Glassyard” – in November. We are checking back to see if they’re still on target. It’s been almost nine months since we first reported the plan after discovering it in city permit filings.
We’ve been trying for weeks to find out what’s going in at what used to be Miso in Highland Park – we found workers there one day and they said they couldn’t comment; the windows subsequently were papered over and have been that way for a while. Went by today and spotted the sign for Curry’s Culture, promising Indian cuisine, in line with one of West Seattle’s current food trends. Despite the banner, Curry’s Culture at 16th/Holden is NOT open (yet) – the banner is a holdover from Miso – but research turns up another Curry’s Culture in Columbia City, so we have a message out requesting details.
(WSB photo from last year’s Monster Dash)
The West Seattle Monster Dash has always been a fundraising fun run for local co-op preschools. This year, with their funding future still unsettled – as we’ve been reporting – your support and participation matters more than ever. Here’s the official announcement:
The 15th annual Monster Dash is Saturday, October 24, at Lincoln Park, with the 5K at 9:30 a.m. and the Kids Monster Dash at 10:30 a.m. There will also be costumes, a Kids Zone, DJ, food and warm drinks, photos, and the usual crowd of current co-op families, alumni, and neighbors.
What makes Monster Dash especially significant this year is that it’s our biggest annual fundraiser, and it’s happening as the South Seattle College Cooperative Preschool community continues navigating the financial uncertainty created by the state funding-model changes.
In other words, the event itself is still the fun West Seattle Halloween tradition it has been for 15 years, but the fundraising carries considerably more weight this year.
Find out more, and sign up, at monsterdash.westseattlepreschools.org
PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG
Chief Sealth International High School‘s varsity volleyball team is having a great year – undefeated until last night, having lost only one set on their way to eight consecutive victories. It just so happened that the first match we were able to go photograph ended as their first loss, 3-1 to Seattle Academy at CSIHS. But it was close – photojournalist Oliver Hamlin reports that the Seahawks won their first set 25-21.
But they lost the next three sets 24-26, 23-25, and 19-25. More scenes from last night’s match:
Above, Violet Lindow hits the ball; below, Malia Perez sets:
Sasha Lee hits:
Parker Wahl:
KahMaia Sutton:
Nia Long bumps:
Annika Gwilym sets:
Sylia Has bumps:
No rest for head coach Lori Tavila‘s Seahawks, as their next match is tonight, on the road at Garfield HS, 7 pm.
Thanks to Erin Jackson for the photo described as the “North American nebula … captured over a couple hours this weekend with my telescope near Lincoln Park.” Back here on Earth, we have highlights of what’s up 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.
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ABOUT PAID JUNCTION STREET PARKING? Six days after going public with the recommendation, SDOT is tabling outside Junction QFC (42nd/Alaska) 10 am-2 pm today
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: 10 am to 6 pm, visit Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) to see the work on display this year!
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.
ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch meeting at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW),
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING: Two sessions today for the first public hearing on the city budget proposal – 1 pm online, 5 pm in-person – the agenda explains how to participate.
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.
DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 4-9 pm at Mioposto (2139 California SW; WSB sponsor), part of the proceeds go to Seattle Civic Dance Theater!
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Two home varsity matches – in girls’ soccer, West Seattle HS vs. Holy Names, 4 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle), and in volleyball, WSHS hosts Eastside Catholic at 7 pm in the school gym (3000 California SW)
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: For K-12 students, 4-5:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 4:30-6:30 pm open house for prospective preschool through 4th grade families. (34th/Myrtle)
INFO SESSION – LIGHT-RAIL PROPERTY ACQUISITION: 5-7 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), Sound Transit reps available to talk with owners/tenants.
DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases. Tonight’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.
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.
TIM’S OPEN MIC: 6 pm signups, 7 pm music – weekly open mic hosted by Levi Said at Tim’s (16th SW and SW 98th) in White Center.
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!
The West Seattle High School Model United Nations (WSHSMUN) club has just attended its first conference of this school year, and their head delegate, Lars Norman, sent us this photo and report to share their work with you:
– The conference last Saturday, Educational Model United Nations (EDUMUN), is the first of four PNW Circuit conferences. For EDUMUN, and other MUN conferences; delegates are assigned committees and positions, which they then research before attending. At EDUMUN, our delegates debated specific topics, primarily topics focused on current or historical crises, working to come to resolutions with delegates from across the PNW.
– WSHSMUN was incredibly proud to attend EDUMUN with a delegation of 22 delegates: Iris Christian, Franki Breznau-Foster, Maeve Zimbabwe, Adele Peterson, Phoebe Austin, Amelia Uy, Ryder Anderson, Sia Griffiths, Yaphet Etana, Sylvie Patrick, Ava Bajaj, Adelaide Miller, Josephine Mangelsen, Hannah Haskel, Madeline Knight, Miles Alba, Eden O’Donnell, Brynn Patrick, Evelyn Nguyen, Ely Thomas, and Head Delegate Lars Norman. We would like to give special thanks to Christina Dahms (Ms. Dahms), the faculty advisor of WSHSMUN, who gladly helped coordinate the details of attendance, and to all who helped chaperone and transport our delegation.
– Lars Norman was awarded Best Position Paper for his research on Post-Drought Somalia.
– WSHSMUN’s second conference of the year, Pacific Model United Nations (PACMUN), is coming up! On November 14th and 15th, WSHSMUN will travel to the Grand Sheraton Hotel, for two days of diplomacy! Be sure to follow our Instagram Page, @wshsmodel.un for WSHSMUN updates and photos!
Here’s a more-global look at what Model United Nations is about.
6:00 AM: Good morning. Welcome to Tuesday, October 6, 2026. State ferries are back in service this morning (and their foghorns are sounding).
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Sunshine after the fog, high in the mid-60s. Sunrise will be at 7:15 am today, while sunset will be at 6:38 pm.
WORK ALERT
*Ramp annd lane closures continue for West Seattle Bridge streetlights – late night and early morning – see the schedule here.
*Today is the second scheduled day of sidewalk repairs on 16th SW near South Seattle College (WSB sponsor).
TRANSIT TODAY
Washington State Ferries – Back in service; Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth is on the two-boat schedule. Check the alert page for last-minute changes – and see the real-time map with vessel status here.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, which ends this weekend, after one last night of later runs on Friday (October 9).
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 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!
It’s prime time for pumpkins! Two notes:
TONY’S PUMPKIN PATCH: The photo is from Anthony Morella, who’s bringing back the seasonal spirit of the former Tony’s Market at 35th/Barton, selling fresh Washington-grown pumpkins starting this Friday, October 9. Anthony is a relative of Tony’s two generations of proprietors, the late Tony Genzale and his son Joey Genzale, and says they’ll be open daily 9 am-7 pm through Halloween: “We will be selling many kinds of pumpkins and other fall goodies.” He’s also planning to sell Christmas trees again this year.
FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION’S PUMPKIN SEARCH: This year, a new plan for this fall favorite:
There’s quite a change-up for the Great Pumpkin Search this year. The search will be run from the Fauntleroy Community Association table at the Fall Festival [Sunday, October 18], and it will begin at the same time as the festival opens, at 1:00. There will be new hiding places, which will be described when searchers sign in. As in past pumpkin searches, in addition to pumpkins, there will be prizes hidden, the most special one being a beautiful glass pumpkin from Avalon Glassworks.
As reported here Sunday, the Fall Festival has some changes this year too, including activities centering on the church/Y campus at 9140 California rather than both sides of the street.
8:09 PM: The missing teenager mentioned here has been found safe.
Earlier:
(‘Live’ image from Fauntleroy dock)
6:08 PM: Washington State Ferries‘ “Triangle Route” – Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth – has been out of service all day as part of a systemwide crisis that ensued after 23 engine-room employees called in sick and WSF couldn’t get fill-ins. (We’ve been updating here.) WSF has restored some of the other service lost throughout the day around the system, and now it says Triangle Route service will be resuming within the hour – “The route will run 2-boat schedules with the 3rd unscheduled boat.” You can check the real-time map here; as of this writing, it looks like M/V Kitsap is heading from Vashon to Southworth, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet still docked at Vashon.
7:52 PM: As for tomorrow, WSF says, “For Tuesday, Oct. 6, we anticipate operating more normal service across the system. Customers should continue to check our rider alerts before traveling for the latest route specific service information, as schedules remain subject to change based on crew and vessel availability.”
Readers asked about signage on the West Seattle Bridge indicating upcoming ramp closures. We couldn’t find an announcement but finally tracked down info from Seattle City Light, whose spokesperson Kate Jacobs tells WSB that this is so they can get the theft-darkened lights back on:
The work you referenced is part of Seattle City Light’s broader effort to restore 80 streetlights on the West Seattle Bridge and Spokane Street Viaduct that went dark due to copper wire theft this summer.
Work of this scale on a high-traffic bridge requires lane closures to keep the public and crews safe, and each closure requires an approved traffic control plan. To minimize public impact, the work will occur in stages overnight from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. across eight days. Repairs are scheduled to finish on October 15. I included the full repair schedule below.
As we make repairs, we will also add protections to help prevent future theft. We continually update our theft-prevention measures based on the latest expert guidance, lessons from past incidents, and available technology. Examples of these measures include reinforced junction box covers, tamper-proof lids, and welded access doors.
Repair schedule:
Mon, Oct 5 – Complete closure of the NB 1st Ave S off-ramp from the West Seattle Freeway WB. On-ramp also closed from 1st Ave S approach from S Horton St.
Tue, Oct 6 – Complete closure of the Harbor Island WB ramp from the West Seattle Freeway WB. Right lane closed approaching the ramp to detour traffic. Right lane closure of the WB West Seattle Freeway from Harbor Ave SW off-ramp to the SR99 on-ramp.
Wed, Oct 7 – Complete closure of the West Seattle Freeway WB ramp from SR 99 SB. Right lane closure of the WB West Seattle Freeway (High Rise) from the SR 99 on-ramp to the Harbor Ave SW off-ramp.
Thu, Oct 8 – Complete closure of the Harbor Island WB ramp from SR 99. Right lane closure of the WB West Seattle Freeway (High Rise) from the SR 99 on-ramp to the Harbor Ave SW off-ramp.
Mon, Oct 12 – Right lane closure of the WB West Seattle Freeway (High Rise) from the SR 99 on-ramp to the Harbor Ave SW off-ramp. Right lane closure of the EB Weast Seattle Freeway (High Rise) from the Delridge Way SW on-ramp to SR 99 NB on-ramp.
Tue, Oct 13 – Right lane closure of the EB Weast Seattle Freeway (High Rise) from the Delridge Way SW on-ramp to SR 99 NB on-ramp. Complete closure of the NB SR 99 ramp from the West Seattle Freeway EB. Right two lanes closed approaching the ramp to detour traffic.
Wed, Oct 14 – Complete closure of the NB SR 99 ramp from the West Seattle Freeway EB. Right two lanes closed approaching the ramp to detour traffic. Right lane closure of the EB West Seattle Freeway lower deck from 1st Ave S ramp to the 4th Ave S ramp.
Thu, Oct. 15 – Right lane closure of the EB West Seattle Freeway lower deck from 1st Ave S ramp to the 4th Ave S ramp.
MONDAY: One week after chicken chain Starbird opened in The Junction, the next one on the way – Dave’s Hot Chicken – has just put up its sign. Thanks to Eddie for the photo of the installation. It’s been a year since we first reported that Dave’s and tea chain Gong Cha were moving into the ex-Haymaker space at California/Alaska. No opening date announced yet; we’re checking.
TUESDAY: We’ve just learned they’re planning to open November 12.
Early heads-up for three events tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6) tackling topics you might want to talk, or ask, about:
WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION PAID STREET PARKING: As part of the feedback collection after going public last Wednesday with their recommendation for paid street parking in the West Seattle Junction – as mentioned in our first coverage – SDOT plans a drop-in info session outside the Junction QFC (42nd SW and SW Alaska) 10 am-2 pm Tuesday.
LIGHT-RAIL PROPERTY ACQUISITION: Do you own or rent a house/apartment/business that’s up for Sound Transit acquisition as they prepare to build the West Seattle Link Extension light-rail line? ST plans a drop-in info session at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), 5-7 pm Tuesday. (They’re also having one in SODO 12 pm-1:30 pm Wednesday, October 14.)
CITY BUDGET: City Councilmembers have had their first round of briefings on Mayor Wilson‘s budget proposals, and before they start going public with counterpropoals, they’re having a two-session public hearing: online at 1 pm, in-person at 5 pm. The agenda explains how to sign up.
Late last night, police were dispatched to a report of shell casings found in South Delridge – but some time had apparently elapsed between the gunfire and the casings discovery. We obtained the narrative from SPD; this is what the officer wrote after talking to the finder near 18th SW and SW Henderson:
XXXX stated that he found 18 or more shell casings on the street in front of his home. The shell casings appeared to have been run over by multiple vehicles. XXXX stated that he believes he heard shots at 0201 hours on 10/04/2026 but did not call the police at that time. He does not know if the casings are related to the shots he heard. The casings were collected and placed into evidence. The casings were eighteen .40 caliber and twelve 9mm casings.
If you have any information about this, the incident number is 26-296654.
(WSB photo, seen in Westwood area)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around the peninsula for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
NEW FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Alki UCC has launched a weekly indoor playspace, 10:15 am-noon. Just register before you go. (6115 SW Hinds)
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: 10 am to 6 pm, visit Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) to see the work on display this year!
KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN: 10-11:30 am at Delridge Library, in Spanish and English. (5423 Delridge Way SW)
NO CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: The council continues its budget review, with no meetings today, but a public hearing tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6, details on the agenda).
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:30 pm, it’s back at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
LIVE MUSIC AT SEBASTIANO’S: 6 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.
MONDAY NIGHT SALSA LESSONS: Series continues, 7 pm with BALORICO at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way 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 sessions for Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) …7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), $2 cash to enter … 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.
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: 9 pm start for Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).
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!
7:20 AM: This morning’s systemwide crew shortage (originally noted below) now has Washington State Ferries‘ Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route totally out of service. They’re updating here. The South Vashon route (regularly one, smaller boat) is operating per Vessel Watch.
9 AM: Still out, and this screenshot from the real-time page shows only 6 ferries in operation systemmwide:
9:45 AM: WSF has posted an update via X – saying, “This morning, 23 engine-room employees called in sick, Every employee qualified to fill those positions has declined to fill them and keep the ferries running.” The WSF tweets go on to mention the employees’ union and base salary, and why the boats can’t run without these employees. Also via X, the governor says he’s “meeting with WSF leadership” about the situation.
11:42 AM: No change in the Triangle Route situation.
4:29 PM: Still no change – the route is still out of service. Vessel Watch’s realtime map still shows six boats in service systemwide. Gov. Ferguson has issued a statement saying he met with engine-room union reps and told them he expects all routes to be running by tomorrow morning.
5:33 PM: WSF says the route will resume service with M/V Cathlamet sometime after 6 pm. We’ll start a separate update story (here).
Earlier:
6:01 AM: Good morning. Welcome to Monday, October 5, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Mostly cloudy, high in the mid-60s. Sunrise will be at 7:14 am today, while sunset will be at 6:40 pm.
(Saturday evening photo by Carol Ann Joyce)
WORK ALERT
*Today is the announced start of sidewalk repairs on 16th SW near South Seattle College (WSB sponsor).
*Signage indicates a nighttime closure of the EB West Seattle Bridge to NB 99 starting Tuesday night. We haven’t seen a corresponding announcement with details, so we’re seeking those from WSDOT today.
TRANSIT TODAY
Washington State Ferries – Check the alert page for last-minute changes – WSF has warned it may have crew shortages affecting multiple routes this morning. (6:45 AM: Currently the Triangle Route is down to 1 boat. … 7:15 AM: As noted above, now it’s down to no boats. OTHER UPDATES ABOVE)
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, which ends this weekend, after one last night of later runs on Friday (October 9).
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 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 photos by Torin Record-Sand)
The Southwest Library is doubling as art gallery for the next four weeks. It’s the 34th annual Southwest Artist Showcase, a non-judged show for which community members were invited to bring in creations to display. We visited during the opening reception today and saw a wide variety of work – like this matchstick model of a “Star Wars” Starfighter jet:
The artist is Jhun Carpio:
Also at today’s reception: Highland Park artist Dina Lydia:
She’s showing her mixed-media work “Waiting for Spring.” Others with work on display include Tiah Schindelman Rodriguez, below with watercolor “The Jeweled Bird”:
The current boom in ceramics/pottery is represented too – Misato Matsuo-Monsma is showing a cup:
And Robbie Diaz sketched a Kei Truck:
You can admire the art any time during regular Southwest Library hours through Sunday, November 1. The library is at 9010 35th SW.
Two Sunday scenes, sent by WSB readers:
Above, an anonymously sent “fogbow” over Luna/Anchor Park as the murkiness made way for sunshine this morning; below, Tony Tschanz‘s sunset scene, also from the Alki area:
So far, the forecast suggests more clear skies than clouds in the week to come!
(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)
People brought their beloved pets to St.John the Baptist Episcopal Church‘s parking lot this afternoon for the annual Blessing of the Animals. The Reverend Canon Elise Johnstone and curate Rev.Vince Booth blessed all the pets who were there.
Most of the pets were dogs, though we did spot two cats:
It was largely a calm and sweet event:
The spoken blessing included:
God’s animals inhabit the sky, the land, and the sea; we share the Earth with them, and like them, rely on God’s blessing to sustain and preserve us. We gather today in communion and friendship with Francis of Assisi, who preached to animals and moved throughout the known world sharing God’s unconditional love for all beings. Remembering Francis’s love for all God’s creatures, bring forward the animals entrusted to your care so that we may bless them.
St. Francis medals were available for all the participating pets.
(WSB photo – birdhouse-building at 2025 Fauntleroy Fall Festival)
As mentioned here a few months back, the Fauntleroy Fall Festival will be earlier in the afternoon this year – 1 pm to 4 pm. It’s now just two weeks away, Sunday, October 18, and organizers asked us to share this with you:
The Fauntleroy Fall Festival will be on October 18th this year, with a little bit of a different twist. This year the festival’s primary space will be at the Fauntleroy Church and YMCA. The Fauntleroy Children’s Center will be open for a quiet space for festival goers to move away from the hustle and bustle of the crowd, and will also serve as a diaper-changing room.
All 3 levels of the parking lot will be open and all the fun attractions you have come to love will be on one side of the street. Pumpkin-painting, birdhouse-building, live music, and so much more!
This decision was made for several reasons. One of them was safety- With less going on across the street, we hope there will be less bodies crossing, but our crossing guards will still be there! There is a private event going on at The Hall at Fauntleroy in the afternoon, so the back parking lot will not be available for parking. We highly encourage attendees of the festival to walk or use public transit.
We are looking forward to another wonderful Festival. See you on October 18th!
The festival site is at 9140 California SW.
1:26 PM: Two just went over us while we were out walking in The Junction. Seahawks pregame flyover – it’s kickoff time right now.
3:50 PM: West Seattle photographer Steven Rice says they were “Navy Lancers EA-18G Growlers” and sends these photos he took at the Museum of Flight (Boeing Field):
They’re based on Whidbey Island.
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