That’s the Giving Tree on the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, and it’s one of two opportunities we’re spotlighting today to support SSC students this season, along with four other local youth/school support options for you to consider on this Giving Tuesday. First, from SSC:

Giving Tree for Student Families

Through Dec. 10, South Seattle College’s Human Resources Office is hosting a Giving Tree to support students and their families this holiday season. Community members are invited to select a child’s wish tag from the tree in the Robert Smith Building and return unwrapped gifts with the tag by December 10. Students will receive their gifts during finals week (Dec. 15-19).

In addition to selecting gifts for a child, donations of new, unused unwrapped toys, toiletries (such as shampoo, conditioner, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and hair-care items), and gift-wrapping supplies (new or gently used wrapping paper, bows, ribbon, greeting cards, and unused gift tags) are welcomed.

If you would like to help out, please visit South Seattle Colleges Human Resources Office, located in the Robert Smith Building (RSB) on main campus in West Seattle. You can select gifts for a child from the Giving Tree and drop off miscellaneous gifts, toiletries and wrapping supplies. A red a-frame sign directs visitors to the HR Office from the RSB Courtyard. Please view the South Seattle College main campus map and Robert Smith Building detail map for more details. Questions? HR.South@seattlecolleges.edu.

Food Pantry Donations

South Seattle College food pantries provide a vital service to our students. In recent years, over 50% of South students have reported food insecurity due to rising grocery costs and other barriers. We operate food pantries at main campus in West Seattle and at our Georgetown campus to provide students with shelf-stable groceries, fresh food items, toiletries and diapers. Two links for donations:

Main Campus Food Pantry Fundraising Site
Georgetown Campus Food Pantry Fundraising Site

Four more opportunities to support local students:

West Seattle High School Mock Trial Team – This new student-founded team has to raise $900 for the fee to enter competition. Not familiar with Mock Trial? Here’s how the team’s founder, WSHS sophomore Zoe Bryant, describes it:

Mock Trial is an in-school program where students prepare and present a legal case as attorneys, witnesses, and courtroom staff such as bailiff. It teaches public speaking, critical and quick thinking, teamwork, and confidence while giving students real exposure to the justice system! … We want to give the team an equal chance to compete and participate regardless of any financial barriers! This is why we need your support!

You can help them get into the competition in February by donating here.

Chief Sealth Basketball ‘Play It Forward’ – Not only are you giving, but so are the beneficiaries of this unique fundraiser for Chief Sealth International High School‘s basketball programs, which are just starting their seasons. We featured “Play It Forward” in mid-November; they’re up to two-thirds of their goal, and asked for a Giving Tuesday reminder. (Here’s the direct donation link.)

Skunk Works Robotics – Also gearing up for its next season is this team with many local members:

Skunk Works Robotics Team 1983 is gearing up for the 2026 FIRST Robotics season! We’re already spending tons of hours working on designing, wiring, and coding for our next competitive robot, and we’re picking up some seriously cool engineering, electrical and business skills while we’re at it. Your donation today directly funds the awesome hardware and tools we need to make the magic happen!

Skunk Works Robotics, which is a 4-H community team, has provided hands-on STEM education to local students for over 19 years, regardless of their financial situation. Volunteer mentors and coaches have helped the team achieve a 100% college acceptance rate and pave the way for successful STEM careers.

Donate Today: skunkworks1983.com/donate

Fairmount Park PTA – We’ve spotlighted several elementary school PTA/PTSA/PTO campaigns lately but not yet this one, which is in its final week:

Fairmount Park PTA Blue Envelope Direct Give – supporting:

Additional Math and Reading Support Staff
Instrumental Music Program
Art, Music, PE and Library Programs
Classroom Teachers Grants
Food Support Program
Assemblies and School Events
Afterschool Enrichment

Again, we mention opportunities for community support frequently, and everyone who’s benefited is thankful for community support – even if you can’t donate, learning and knowing about what’s happening with your neighbors is priceless too. You can see the latest stories we’ve published any time by scrolling through our “How to Help” category archive.

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City crews in 16th/Barton RV-encampment area

December 2, 2025 12:05 pm

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A few days ago, we noticed “no parking” signs up on SW Barton for today through Thursday, both sides of 16th SW, in an area known for RV camping. The city info-flyer attached to some of the signs listed the purpose as “remediation” – cleanup – as part of the Clean City program. On the day we saw the signs, RVs had already cleared out of the west block, but were still in view on the east side. So we went by to check this morning; no RVs in sight on either block, but city Parking Enforcement officers were there (above), and while we were there, a flatbed tow truck arrived, apparently for the livestock trailer left east of 16th:

We’re following up with the city’s Unified Care Team.

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GIVING TUESDAY: Community support for dad and newborn son whose mom died in childbirth

December 2, 2025 11:20 am

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The Tuesday after Black Friday is traditionally its flip side … Giving Tuesday. We publishing giving opportunities almost every day, and your inbox is likely brimming with requests today. We have a few to share, starting with this one sent to us by a friend of the family. Less than two weeks ago, 34-year-old Darby Bukowski died in childbirth. Her son Wyatt survived and is with his dad Jackson. Friends and family are crowdfunding not only for current expenses but to provide for Wyatt’s future. Friend Karla, in sharing this link about Darby, told us, “She was so excited to become a mother, and I was so looking forward to her experiencing the wonderful support and community she would have found among the families and neighbors who make this area so special. Darby was a true joy to be around. She made everyone feel welcome and seen, and she had a natural gift for putting people at ease. Her bright, beautiful smile was contagious.” Karla tells us that Darby’s due date had been November 19, and she died as Wyatt was born November 22, so he was born full-term.

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Dancing, running, playing, cheering, more … all on your West Seattle Tuesday list!

December 2, 2025 9:54 am

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(Photo by Mike Munson, along south Beach Drive SW)

Here are our daily event reminders, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Holiday Guide:

TOYS FOR TOTS: Drop off new unwrapped toys for the drive at Highstreet Insurance (5431 California SW; WSB sponsor), 8 am-4:30 pm weekdays.

OTHER DONATION DRIVES AND GIVING OPPORTUNITIES … see the growing list in our Holiday Guide!

FREE PLAYSPACE: Indoor play on (another) gray day! West Seattle Church of the Nazarene is opening its free community playspace, 9 am-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. (42nd/Juneau)

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.

SSC FOOD TRUCK: South Seattle College culinary students are selling pastries from the truck today, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, near the campus Clock Tower. (6000 16th SW)

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Student of the Month lunch meeting today – noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW).

CHESS CLUB: All levels welcome! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.

DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: Available for K-12 students at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

COCOA & CONVERSATION WITH WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK: Find out how you and the West Seattle Timebank can help each other! 5-7 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW)

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 bring your own.

VASHON COMMUTER FAMILY GATHERING: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor):

Please join us for an evening of community and good cheer as we meet and greet fellow commuter parents and friends and raise funds for the Vashon Community Scholarship Foundation. Appetizers, cookies, and music will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase.

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.

WESTSIDE DANCE WITH DEAN: All-ages dance lessons, no partner necessary, first lesson free! 6:30 pm at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon)

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Classes continue, 7 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW). Our calendar listing has details including how to check if they have space for you. Space allowing, newcomers are welcome, and the first class is free.

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group event at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034-A California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has info on registering before you participate.

BINGO: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 5: Five locations for trivia tonight – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and 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) … Trivia at Christos on Alki (2508 Alki SW), 7:15 pm.

HIGH-SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Chief Sealth IHS boys host Seattle Academy, 7:30 pm (2600 SW Thistle) … West Seattle High School girls host Franklin, also at 7:30 pm (3000 California SW).

If you are organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc., tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar and (if it’s seasonal) Holiday Guide, from which we draw our daily lists too – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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Remembering William H. Batts, 1927-2025

December 2, 2025 9:09 am

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| Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends are remembering Bill Batts and sharing this remembrance with his community:

William (Bill) Howard Batts entered fully into the presence of the Lord on November 4, 2025, about one month after celebrating his 98th birthday. He passed peacefully with family at his side.

He was born to William and Elizabeth (Bessie) Batts on October 6, 1927 in Seattle and was their only child. He took after his 6’6” father, but only reached 6’4”.

Bill attended Alki Elementary, Madison Junior High School, West Seattle High School, and graduated from the University of Washington in 1951.

During his high school and young adult days he belonged to the Puget Sound Small Bore Rifle League, a bowling league, as well as a competitive table tennis league.

During summer vacation from high school in 1943, Bill worked for Sears in the catalogue department. Years later after majoring in transportation at the University of Washington, he returned to Sears. In 1953 he completed a course in interstate traffic law and became an interstate commerce commission practitioner and worked as a transportation manager out of the SODO Sears building.

In the fall of 1956 he met the love of his life, Lois Wallen, in the back seat of a mutual friend’s car on their way to a church dance. They were soon engaged and then were married on February 22, 1957. They bought a house and settled down in the Genesee Hill area of West Seattle and there raised 3 children – Ben, Bill, and Janis. There they also became longtime members of West Side Presbyterian Church.

Bill was an active & competitive man in a very quiet, gentlemanly way. His many interests included skiing (until his early 70’s), boating, salmon fishing, sunning himself (he always had the best tan around), and growing & competitively showing dahlias. He was part of a small group of dahlia enthusiasts who started the Puget Sound Dahlia Association – his story can be found online by searching the Dahlia Legacy Project.

He enjoyed Husky football, Seattle Sonics, Seahawks and Mariners games, playing card games with family & friends, telling dad jokes, and traveling often with Lois.

Bill was a loving supporter of Lois’s many volunteer efforts and was happy to be her chauffeur since she never did get a driver’s license. He retired from Sears at 57 years old to be able to spend a long retirement enjoying time with Lois and family.

He was preceded in death by his wife Lois, survived by son Ben Batts, son Bill Batts (Jenni), daughter Janis Kelly (Tim), grandchildren: Taylor Batts (Mikaela), Ruth Sonsteng (David), Julia Foote (Spencer), Kathryn Batts, William Batts (Cassie), Stephen Kelly, and Victoria Kelly-Hodder (Ben), and seven great-grandchildren: Aiden, Emma, Cole, Bannon, Sylvester, Renato, and Emiliana.

We have great appreciation for all of the loving staff at The Kenney, Dr Monika Cox, Swedish First Hill, and Gentiva hospice care.

There will be a private family graveside service Dec 4th and potential combined memorial service for Bill and Lois later this winter or spring.

(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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TRAFFIC,. WEATHER, TRANSIT, CLOSURES: Tuesday info

December 2, 2025 6:03 am

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6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast for today: Mostly cloudy, chance of rain, chance of sunbreaks, high in the mid-40s. Sunrise will be at 7:38 am; sunset will be at 4:19 pm (only two minutes later than the earliest sunsets of the season, 4:17 pm December 7-13).

CLOSURES

–South Park Bridge closed overnight again tonight.

-The Highway 99 tunnel will have lane closures again tonight and Wednesday night:

Tuesday night: From 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, the two left lanes of southbound SR 99 will close north of the tunnel. The southbound SR 99 off-ramp to Harrison Street will close at the same time.

Wednesday night: From 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, to 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, the Sixth Avenue North on-ramp to southbound SR 99 will close.

Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will use this closure to remove existing vegetation for later replanting.

TRANSIT TODAY

Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route is canceling #3 boat sailings until early afternoon, with a boat swap in that role. WSF’s alerts page has the details; Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.

Metro buses – They’re on the regular weekday schedule and routes.

Water Taxi – regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Low Bridge – Here’s the view looking west. Also note, maritime-opening info is again available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

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 a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

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SPORTS: High-school basketball season tips off

December 1, 2025 11:34 pm

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| West Seattle news | WS & Sports

Not only is the holiday season here, but so is winter-sports season for local high-school athletes. Basketball began tonight for many teams, including Chief Sealth International High School. The CSIHS girls’ basketball team won their season opener at Evergreen HS in White Center, 35-16; the West Seattle High School girls’ season starts tomorrow (Tuesday) night at home, hosting Franklin, 7:30 pm. As for the boys, Chief Sealth opened with an 84-58 loss tonight at Kennedy Catholic in Burien; the WSHS boys start their season tomorrow night at Edmonds-Woodway, 7:15 pm.

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WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: Early look at a hot spot

December 1, 2025 10:03 pm

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| Holidays | West Seattle Christmas lights | West Seattle news

Out scouting Christmas lights again tonight, we wandered over to the Charlestown Standpipe (aka “water tower”) vicinity, where you’ll usually find several densely lit homes. A little early, maybe, as the only one we found in full force was this one on the west side of 40th just north of Charlestown.

We’ll visit again later in the season. Meantime, tips welcome if you have, or see, festive lights – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Business burglary; garage break-in on video

December 1, 2025 6:55 pm

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Two burglaries in this West Seattle Crime Watch report:

BUSINESS BURGLARY: Thanks for the tip about police at The Whittaker (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW) Sunday morning, The police narrative we obtained today confirms a business burglary at the mixed-use building. 911 was called by security reporting a live video feed showing two people trying to cut a safe door. Here’s what police say happened when they arrived and discovered the break-in was at the T-Mobile store:

… officers noticed that the lock on the front door appeared to be punched out, and the door was not secured. We made entry and cleared the store. There was an office in the back that had a keypad lock with pry marks on the door. The door was locked, and it is unknown if the suspects were able to gain access to the back room. On the desks where the employees work, there were multiple drawers opened, and we found two specialized keys that are used to unlock the cellphones that are on display. It appeared that approximately 10 cellphones were taken from the walls. It is unknown what makes or models of phones were taken. I dusted for fingerprints and was able to lift one print from a metal bracket used to secure one of the missing phones, which I submitted in the Southwest Precinct Evidence Room as evidence.

The report also says the store had interior video cameras, but police couldn’t access them at the time as they were unable to reach a manager.

GARAGE BREAK-IN ON VIDEO: Chris sent the clips of a garage burglary in Admiral this past Monday and believes it’s the same burglar shown in other reports:

Our garage was broken into on Monday morning in North Admiral. We noticed that others have posted at photo of the exact same guy. He’s wearing exactly the same sweater as one of the daylight photos someone has posted of him.

Police report is 2025-345038.

As shown in the video, the burglar stole a bicycle from Chris’s garage.

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WEST SEATTLE HOLIDAY SCENE: Preview Rotary Club’s Festival of Mini-Trees before Thursday bidding

December 1, 2025 4:24 pm

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Thursday night, 5:30-7:30 pm, you’re invited to Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW) for a holiday event during which more than a dozen decorated mini-trees will be silent-auctioned by the Rotary Club of West Seattle Foundation to raise money for community projects. Daily through then, the Brookdale lobby is open to visitors, 9 am-5 pm, for a preview. Here are just a few – a tree donated by Kelli’s Child Care that’s perfect for Seahawks fans:

Another, donated by Mike and Kate Price, hits it out of the park for Mariners fans:

If you love winter snow, the tree donated by the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) might be your fave:

And for dog lovers, West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) unleashed this one:

On Thursday evening, when the mini-trees (and some decorated wreaths) will be silent-auctioned, refreshments including hors d’oeuvres will be provided, and you can park across 35th in the West Seattle Stadium/Golf Course lot and catch a shuttle at 5:30 or 6 pm. This flyer has more info about the event/auction, which raises money for signature Rotary Foundation projects including the West Seattle Grand Parade and Pencil Me In For Kids.

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Global showcase for 9-year-old West Seattle musician Ashton Hart Wecker

December 1, 2025 2:02 pm

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(WSB video of Ashton performing at this year’s West Seattle Summer Fest)

A young singer/keyboardist who often busks at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market wasn’t there this past Sunday.

But there’s a good reason for that.

Nine-year-old Ashton Hart Wecker is getting ready for the biggest show of his young life – thousands of miles from his home in West Seattle. Ashton’s parents Noah and Angie explain:

He has been invited to perform in New York City as part of the global non-profit Kids Rock for Kids. This organization brings together talented young musicians from around the world to put on performances that empower kids while raising money for various charities.

Ashton will be among one of the youngest musicians performing and the only one representing the Pacific Northwest, sharing the stage with kids from across the U.S., the U.K., Ecuador, and Italy.

The show is this Saturday, December 6, at The Bitter End, which Ashton’s parents note is “the oldest rock venue in NYC.”

Ashton was spotlighted on WSB this past January, performing at West Seattle Nursery (WSB sponsor) as WSN presented a gift to Mode Music Studios (WSB sponsor) and Mode Music and Performing Arts, both of which he’s studied at.

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FOLLOWUP: How gingerbread can help fix vandalized windows

December 1, 2025 12:40 pm

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| Crime | How to help | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

That’s another view of one of the windows broken at Baked Custom Cakes in The Admiral District by a vandal who also broke windows at Alki Bike and Board next door, as reported here on Thanksgiving Day. The holidays can be a make-or-break time for small businesses, but these two are bearing extra expense because of the vandalism. We mentioned Alki Bike and Board’s sales last weekend; Baked also has something you might want to buy:

Proprietor Kristina tells WSB that she’s selling gingerbread kits – not just houses, but also cookies – that matter a lot to her bottom line “especially this season with having to replace my shop windows; as you can imagine those are not cheap and this is a slower time for me so these really get me through the holidays.” You can order kit(s) online at curbside-store.square.site. (Part of the proceeds also benefit West Seattle Food Bank.)

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Man arrested after gunfire in Junction building

December 1, 2025 11:12 am

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(Added: Reader photo. Alaska House is building on the left)

11:12 AM: Thanks for the tips. The situation that’s been unfolding this past hour at the Alaska House apartments in The Junction (on 42nd just north of Junction Plaza Park) started with a report of gunfire in an apartment and a man threatening people, in what’s described as a domestic-violence situation. Police have one suspect in custody and found “live rounds” plus at least one bullet hole in an apartment on the 8th floor. A gun was recovered, according to police radio. More info as we get it.

11:23 AM: So far, police have reported finding a shotgun but not the pistol they believe the suspect fired (the rounds that were found were described as .22). No injuries reported but medics were called to check out a pregnant woman who was one of the people allegedly threatened.

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Here’s the West Seattle list for your Monday, from our Event Calendar and Holiday Guide!

December 1, 2025 9:54 am

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(One more look at Sunday’s splendor – photo by James Bratsanos, looking at Manchester and The Brothers)

Here’s what’s happening in West Seattle, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Holiday Guide (got something to add? please send info!):

WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE: Bring donations of warm clothing to the bin at Dave Newman State Farm Insurance Agency (3435 California SW; WSB sponsor), 9 am-5 pm weekdays.

OTHER DONATION DRIVES … are listed in our Holiday Guide, and we’re continuing to add more – whatever you can give, whenever you can give!

ROTARY FESTIVAL OF MINI-TREES: Last week to see the Rotary Club of West Seattle‘s decorated mini-trees at Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW), 9 am-5 pm through Thursday – then Thursday night you can bid on them at a holiday reception!

FAUNTLEROY FESTIVAL OF TREES: The Fauntleroy Church Festival of Trees opens for public drop-in viewing starting this morning, 9 am-noon Mondays through Thursdays. You can vote for your favorite(s) by bringing nonperishable food donation(s) to stack beneath it/them! (9140 California SW)

BABY STORY TIME: At Southwest Library, 12 pm-12:30 pm.

HOMEWORK HELP: Free drop-in homework help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4 pm to 5:45 pm.

INTRO TO ZEN: Quarterly free event at 5:30 pm, preceding weekly meditation at Fauntleroy Church, as featured below. (9140 California SW)

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players included!

‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm, ongoing weekly group for people experiencing grief – participate once, occasionally, or every week. Fee; book a spot here. (4034 California SW)

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 4: Four places to play tonight! Every-other-week Monday music quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm sessions … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALKI MEDITATION: Doors open at 6:45 for 7 pm Monday night meditation at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).

POOL TOURNAMENT: Pool players are welcome to enter The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starting at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)

FAUNTLEROY MEDITATION: South-end Monday night meditation – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Live music with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Mondays, sing karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to EVERYONE who sends info for our calendar and Holiday Guide; if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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YOU CAN HELP: Volunteer so adult English-language learners can practice conversation

December 1, 2025 9:00 am

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| High Point | How to help | West Seattle news

Now that December has begun, January is in view, and it’s not too soon to think about resolutions for 2026. If you’re thinking about volunteering, here’s an option: Volunteer to talk with adult English-language learners who want to practice conversation skills.

A new conversation circle is starting up at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), Friday afternoons, 12:30 pm to 2 pm, January 9 through March 13, in partnership with Literacy Source. If you’re interested in volunteering, email carolines@literacysource.org (and if you’re a beginning/intermediate English-language learner interested in participating, just show up on January 9).

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT, CLOSURES: Monday info, as December begins

December 1, 2025 6:01 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:01 AM: Good morning! Back to work and school – it’s Monday, December 1, 2025!

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast for today: Mostly cloudy, chance of rain, high in the mid-40s. Sunrise will be at 7:37 am; sunset will be at 4:19 pm.

CLOSURES

–South Park Bridge closed overnight tonight and Tuesday night.

-The Highway 99 tunnel will have lane closures tonight, Tuesday night, and Wednesday night:

Monday night: From 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, the right lane of the northbound SR 99 tunnel will close. The Royal Brougham Way on-ramp to northbound SR 99 and the northbound SR 99 off-ramp to Republican Street will close at the same time.

Tuesday night: From 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, the two left lanes of southbound SR 99 will close north of the tunnel. The southbound SR 99 off-ramp to Harrison Street will close at the same time.

Wednesday night: From 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, to 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, the Sixth Avenue North on-ramp to southbound SR 99 will close.

Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will use this closure to remove existing vegetation for later replanting.

TRANSIT TODAY AND TOMORROW

Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route is on the three-boat schedule, with M/V Cathlamet, M/V Kittitas, and M/V Sealth. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where; ferry alerts will update with any changes. Regular schedule today.

Metro buses – Back to regular weekday schedule and routes.

Water Taxi – regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Low Bridge – Here’s the view looking west. Also note, maritime-opening info is again available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

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.

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