West Seattle, Washington
08 Saturday
11:45 AM: That’s just part of the crowd in the upstairs hall at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW), where the first-ever West Seattle Joiner Jamboree is the place to be today. We’re here, based at a table on one end of the room (across from the coffee and snacks), and the hall is full of your neighbors, both representatives of more than 50 clubs, organizations, coalitions, etc, (see the list in our calendar listing – many are regularly featured in our calendar and daily event highlights), and people who’ve come to find out more about what’s happening in the community. This is continuing until 3 pm; updates to come! Be sure to get a raffle entry card while you’re here – get five participants to initial it and you’re eligible to enter; they’re doing drawings just before the top of each hour, and you need to be here to win.
12:30 PM: If you’re bringing warm clothes to donate, do that right at the lower entrance – we photographed the cart a few minutes ago as it was filled up, again! There’s also a bin for food donations here, and the White Center Food Bank is tabling next to us, too. Sharing our table is a rep from the West Seattle Tool Library. And back downstairs is where you’ll find performances – we caught a bit of the clogging demonstration, video to come!
12:50 PM: We’ve had a couple photographers roaming for highlights for us. WSB’s Torin Record-Sand found Amber from Scream Club Seattle (which inspired much discussion when they launched at Lincoln Park, where they’re having monthly gatherings):
Some businesses are here because of the community events they offer – among them, Lori and Tim from West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), which leads free community runs multiple times a week, and special events like the Gobble Gobble Group Run on Thanksgiving and the Christmas Light Run (December 21):
Both participants and visitors are all across the age spectrum, we’ve noticed – babies to seniors!
1:15 PM: Ever gone to Alki for Silent Dance? They’re here too – with the headsets that make it “silent”:
Thanks to everybody who’s stopped by the table to say hi – including some of the participants – we were happy to meet Perla from the Morbidly Curious Book Club, one of several book clubs whose meetings we list every month (next gathering, November 20, and Perla tells us the group has been growing steadily).
Thanks for the tip! After a reader told us about the road work on 44th SW between Alaska and Edmunds, we went over to check it out. A crew’s doing concrete pavement work and the street is partly closed right now.
That means a rerouting of buses; the C Line that would normally stop in this area is rerouted to 42nd/Alaska, according to a Metro alert.
Rebecca sent the photo and report:
A warning to Schmitz Park -goers: A large tree fell, and is blocking the main trail off the Hinds street entrance. Recommend using another entrance.
Parks’ 24-hour maintenance hotline is 206-684-7250 (Rebecca has reported this). We appreciate getting reports too, so the wider community is alerted.
(Hooded Merganser photographed at High Point Pond by Zutsea)
Here’s our West Seattle list for Saturday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Kick-start your weekend with a run! West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) leads Saturday 8 am free group runs!
VACCINE CLINIC: 9 am-3 pm at Madison Middle School (3429 45th SW), open to all, but follow that link to get an appointment first.
FREE! HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free 9 am community meditation at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska) – register here.
INTRODUCTORY WALK: and WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Both canceled this week because leader Julie is organizing the West Seattle Joiner Jamboree (see below!).
SHOREWOOD PTA HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 10 am to 4 pm, not far south of West Seattle, one of the first and biggest holiday bazaars is happening today at Shorewood Elementary (2725 SW 116th).
SSC GARDEN CENTER: The Garden Center at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW, north end of campus), is open 10 am-3 pm.
BENEFIT JEWELRY SALE: 10 am to 5 pm at the old brewery in Georgetown (5700 Airport Way S.), organizers hope West Seattleites will come support their sale benefiting women’s shelters.
MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
FREE WRITING GROUP: Back in session again this week, 10:30 am, info in our calendar listing.
GRIEFSHARE: New session continues, 10:30 am at Grace Church, no charge (10323 28th SW)
WEST SEATTLE JOINER JAMBOREE: Today’s biggest event! 11 am-3 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW) – people from more than 50 local groups, organizations, clubs, coalitions will be there so you can find out what they’re doing and how to get involved. (The participant and activity lineup is in our calendar listing.) Also: Donation drives for warm clothing and nonperishable food (bring donations if you can!), entertainment, refreshments, raffles. (We’ll be reporting “live” – see you there.)
CAPERS HOME HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Visit the store in The Junction – celebrating its 40th anniversary! – to see what’s in the spotlight this holiday season, 11 am-4 pm – details in our preview. (4525 California SW; WSB sponsor)
INTERNATIONAL GAMES MONTH: Every Saturday this month, drop in to play at the South Park Library (8604 8th Ave. S.) – today, classic board games!
FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open noon-4 pm on Saturdays. (61st SW and SW Stevens)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)
TILDEN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 1-3 pm, prospective families are invited to visit independent K-5 Tilden School, as previewed here. (4105 California SW)
HIGH-SCHOOL PLAYOFFS: Chief Sealth IHS plays Cedarcrest for the district championship in volleyball, 1 pm at Evergreen HS in White Center (630 SW 116th).
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open for you to enjoy wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: On the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus:
The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room, Wine Bar, and Retail Store are open Thursday-Saturday from 1-6 pm. Come taste and purchase our student-produced wine! The Northwest Wine Academy features a large tasting room and retail store. While tasting one of our current releases, you can request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area.
SUPER SMASH SATURDAYS: 1-10 pm at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs).
STEM DAY AT OUNCES: 2-5 pm, part of the proceeds – including Burbs Burgers – benefit Louisa Boren STEM K-8, with free family-friendly activities including Girls Rock Math. (3809 Delridge Way SW)
FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in clinic offering short, specific massages at Nepenthe. (9447 35th SW)
CONCERT BENEFITING WESTSIDE NEIGHBORS SHELTER: 4 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW), the West Seattle-based Boeing Employees Choir performs to raise money for the shelter as the cold nights approach. $15 suggested donation at the door.
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Chorando na Chuva performs. All ages, no charge.
CONCERT AT ALKI ARTS: Christopher Rayne performs at Alki Arts (6030 California SW), 6 pm. $20 requested at the door, for the musician.
THE DRIVE THROUGH AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Free in-store album-release show by The Drive Through, 7 pm, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)
BANDS AT THE SKYLARK: At 8 pm tonight it’s Vinnie Guidera and the Dead Birds, Upwell, Atomic Pines, $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s DJ Topspin at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Our Saturday list concludes as usual with 10 pm karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
Got a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Two West Seattle food and beverage notes:
(Reader photo, September)
CAFE VERDE SOFT-OPENS: Thanks for the tips! We reported in September that Café Verde (7354 35th SW) hoped to open in November – and indeed they have, a year and a half after our first story on their plan. We heard directly tonight from co-proprietor K.C., who confirms they have soft-opened. As we’ve previously reported, Café Verde is a roastery as well as a coffee shop. Here’s how they summarize what they’re doing:
What Guests Can Expect
• Fresh-Roasted Organic Coffee: On-site roasting in a 1952 German-made Gothot roaster and served at peak freshness. Initial beans from Peru and Ethiopia, with the intention to connect the dots to decades of friendships throughout the coffee-producing world.
• Classic Espresso Bar: Traditional espresso beverages crafted with a classic flavor profile.
• In-House Baked Goods: A selection of baked goods made daily.
• Coffee Workshops: Opportunities to explore everything coffee — from brewing techniques to tasting and roasting — with workshops planned to be held weekly.
For now, Café Verde will be open 6 am-noon weekdays, closed weekends.
NEW LEAF BISTRO HOT POT: First West Seattle finally got KBBQ – now, another popular cook-at-your-table Asian cuisine has debuted here, hot pot. New Leaf Bistro in the Admiral District announces it’s offering hot pot as “dine-in only, individual servings. Choose between beef, lamb, seafood, or veggie. Includes sauce bar. Check our website for details.”
Reminders about some of the ways you can give this weekend if you’re able to – clothing as well as food:
CLOTHING, FOOD DRIVES AT JOINER JAMBOREE: Tomorrow brings the first-ever West Seattle Joiner Jamboree (11 am-3 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 3050 California SW) and it includes warm-clothing and food drives, organizers remind us:
The Admiral Congregational United Church of Christ will have a volunteer group at our entrance collecting Warm Clothing for distribution to our Westside Neighbors Shelter and Westside Interfaith Network — both groups have tables at the Jamboree.
The White Center Food Bank will have a barrel to accept non-perishable food donations at the event entry.
WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK DRIVE AT PCC: Almost directly across the street from the Jamboree, West Seattle Food Bank will be on site at PCC West Seattle (2749 California SW; WSB sponsor) both days this weekend as the store kicks off another donation drive for WSFB, as previewed here – you can give either money or nonperishable food.
WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY WSFB DRIVE CONTINUES: In a comment on last night’s event coverage, Shelby from West Seattle Thriftway (California/Fauntleroy; WSB sponsor) said the store will continue its WSFB drive through the weekend. Last night they matched more than $6,000 in monetary donations for the food bank, for a total $12,000+ donation with the one-night special match, and they’re hoping customers will give another $8,000 this weekend so they can send WSFB $20,000.
Three West Seattle Crime Watch items this evening:
DUI ARREST AFTER STOLEN-TRUCK CRASH: We asked SPD for followup info on this one this morning, as last night’s radio exchanges were too chaotic to be sure what happened. Their answer came in the form of an SPD Blotter post this afternoon, with photos including this one:
Police say the driver of that truck came to SPD attention near Fauntleroy Way SW and SW Juneau around 11:30 pm after he crashed into that tree while driving “at a high rate of speed.” According to police, the driver ran when the officer approached the truck, but was caught. They subsequently learned the Ford Ranger had been stolen from Tukwila; they found the ignition was damaged, and a pair of pliers was on the floorboard. After they arrested the suspect, officers say he “kicked the cop car’s partition and made shooting threats toward the officers. Police took him to a nearby hospital for a search warrant for blood-alcohol evidence.” He subsequently was booked into jail for investigation of stolen-vehicle possession, DUI, hit-run, obstructing police, reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, and harassment (threats). We’re still working to find out the suspect’s status, as he might have had a probable-cause hearing this afternoon.
Two reader reports:
GARAGE BREAK-IN: Jon reports this happened last Sunday night, and included a security-camera image:
This was in Belvedere / North Admiral neighborhood.
He took a Specialized Sirrus 1.0 black bike, an Arbor Coda Cambor snowboard, a Burton Socialite snowboard, and a DeWalt mechanics 226 piece tool box. He also grabbed a random box of miscellaneous food and silicone reusable freezer bags out of our garage freezer. Police report number is 2025-919978.
Garage burglary appears to be a trend – Jon says he heard of a break-in in the Luna Park area the same night, possibly the same burglar, and we’ve also received this:
MORE GARAGE BREAK-INS: From Claire in Admiral:
Our neighborhood in the Admiral area has some homes with garage doors made of glass panels. These seem to be a target of thieves who have broken the glass and entered garages to steal contents. I shared this info with our SPD Crime Prevention representative (Matt Brown) who responded with some suggestions for homeowners below
-For all exterior glass, I would install Security Film which will protect the glass from immediate breaches, and extend the time it takes for the person to get inside.
-I would install a glass-break alarm so that you know if you are asleep or away that someone is trying to get into your garage
-Installing strong motion lights and cameras facing any entrances to the home, and the garage.
The week’s final round of election results include this for the Seattle mayoral race:
SEATTLE MAYOR
Bruce Harrell* – 116,435 – 50.74%
Katie Wilson – 112,135 – 48.86%
Closer look at the numbers (added):
-Of the ballots counted today, Wilson had 30,780 votes, while Harrell had 25,172. (“Write-in” had 166.) She got 54.8 percent of the ballots counted today; he got 44.8 percent.
-232,896 Seattle voters’ ballots have been counted so far. Between Harrell, Wilson, and “write-in,” 229,484 ballots have been counted in the mayor’s race, so more than 3,400 ballots apparently left the mayor’s race blank.
-The ballot-return stats show 279,340 Seattle voters’ ballots have been received by King County Elections, so that leaves more than 46,000 remaining to be counted.
So this isn’t settled yet. … (added) The other big race in this election DOES appear to be settled:
KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Girmay Zahilay – 258,558 – 53.25%
Claudia Balducci – 221,087 – 45.53%
Got a bike you don’t need any more? Here’s a way to ensure it’s used and loved!
Chief Sealth’s Bike Club is thriving, thanks in large part to the incredible generosity of the West Seattle community. Last year was our first year, and it was a huge success. After putting out a call for bike donations on the blog, we were blown away by the response — so many of you offered bikes, gear, and supplies!
With generous support from Alki Bike and Board, which donated tires, tubes, and discounted supplies, students spent the winter learning the basics of bike maintenance. Together, we repaired and gave away more than 20 donated bikes to student riders (along with helmets, of course).
In the spring, we pivoted from wrenching to riding! Interest grew so quickly that we expanded from one to two group rides each week. During these rides, students practiced safe city-riding skills, learned to communicate in groups, and built confidence (and fitness) on the hills of West Seattle. Now, as we wrap up our fall riding season, we’re looking ahead to winter — we are excited to launch our Second Annual Bike Donation Drive. We want to give students new projects to work on while continuing to grow our community of young riders.
Do you have a bike that’s gathering dust in your garage? Donate it to Chief Sealth Bike Club and help a student discover the joy and independence of cycling. We’re happy to accept all kinds of bikes — even those that need a little TLC (new tires, tubes, or a chain).
If you’d like to donate a bike or have questions about the club, please email Andy Tuller at artuller@seattleschools.org. Thank you for helping keep our community rolling!
Just back from Alki, where we checked on the 60th/61st/62nd SW speed-bump project. As of noon, two speed humps (no cut in the middle) are newly installed on 60th SW, south of Stevens.
We saw two SDOT trucks in the area but it wasn’t clear where crews would work next. The installation was delayed by the rainy weather. In all, the plan was for 11 new bumps in all on the three streets, between Alki Avenue and Admiral Way – speed humps on 60th and 62nd, cushions (the type with space between them) on 61st.
We’re a week into November and the holiday season is roaring ahead. Another longtime business’s popular holiday open house happens tomorrow! Here’s the full announcement from CAPERS Home (WSB sponsor):
CAPERS Home, West Seattle’s destination for distinctive home décor, entertaining essentials, and thoughtful gifts, is delighted to invite the community to its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Guests are invited to step into the spirit of the season as CAPERS unveils its enchanting holiday décor collection. The event will feature exclusive in-store specials, festive beverages and bites, and a touch of holiday magic to inspire joyful entertaining and gifting.
This year’s celebration holds special meaning as CAPERS Home marks 40 years of curating elegant, globally inspired products that bring warmth and style to Seattle homes.
“Our Holiday Open House is one of our favorite traditions,” says CAPERS owner Lisa Myers. “It’s a chance to thank our customers, showcase the season’s most beautiful looks, and help our community find inspiration for gatherings and giving.”
The event is open to the general public, and especially invites those who love decorating, travel, and the art of home entertaining to connect, shop, and celebrate the start of the holiday season in style.
CAPERS Home is in The Junction at 4525 California SW. Its full holiday-event calendar – including Santa photo ops! – is here.
Thanks to Kersti Muul for the tip. Orcas are southbound off West Seattle, approaching Lincoln Park. (And if you don’t catch up with them before they’re south of here, remember that it’s eventually a dead end so they’ll have to head back this way eventually!)
(Photo by Jerry Simmons)
Here’s what’s happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
FREE INDOOR PLAY: “Stay and Play” is open 10 am-11:30 am at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd), with toys for the little ones and coffee for their chaperones.
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE PICKUP: Second-to-last day to pick up community creations that were on display throughout Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) during this year’s showcase
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER The center is open for plant-shopping Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) to learn about local history – open noon-4 pm today.
QI-GONG: Natalia‘s Friday sessions are 12:30-1 pm at La Choza (10401 47th SW).
BENEFIT JEWELRY SALE: 3-8 pm at the old brewery in Georgetown (5700 Airport Way S.), organizers hope West Seattleites will come support their sale benefiting women’s shelters.
(added) SEATTLE REIGN FC PLAYOFF GAME WATCH @ OUNCES: Cheer on Seattle Reign FC during their quarterfinal playoff game against Orlando Pride, 5 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Wy SW)
TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, or buy a bottle.
FOOD NEED BENEFIT DINNER: Food banks and those dealing with the SNAP benefits crisis will benefit from money raised by this dinner – grilled cheese and tomato soup – at the West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), $13 cash, membership not required.
COFFEEHOUSE OPEN MIC: All genres of musicians and singers welcome at C & P Coffee‘s open mic, 6-8 pm. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)
FREE TEEN SWIM: 6-7 pm at Southwest Pool (2801 SW Thistle), free swim session for ages 13=18.
LIVE MUSIC AND MORE AT MR. B’S: 6:30 pm-10 pm, live music and vendors at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), no cover (optional mutual-aid donation).
‘JOIN OR DIE’: First West Seattle Joiners event, screening of “Join or Die” – inspiration, not ultimatum! – at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation (7141 California SW), doors at 6:45, then movie and discussion. RSVP appreciated but not required.
PUN SLAM AT THE SKYLARK: Are you the punniest person you know? Signup and doors at 7 pm, pun slam at 8, tonight at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).
SPINNING: DJ Hershe at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), 9 pm.
‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING: Skating with live music – tonight, alt-’90s cover music with Free Fighter Jet – 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.
If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Family and friends will gather November 15 to remember Brian Hoppe, and are sharing this with the community:
Brian Hoppe
April 1, 1958 — September 19, 2025Brian passed away on September 19, 2025 at the family cabin on Hood Canal. Born in Seattle on April 1, 1958 to Charles and Micheala Hoppe, he was the middle child of three. Recently retired from work as a systems analyst, he loved being out at Hood Canal, which provided lifelong memories with loved ones.
Brian was a loving and charitable person. In his free time, he loved attending live theater productions at the Paramount and Fifth Avenue theaters. He was an avid reader. And he had a love of music, both as a listener and as a keyboardist. He had recently rescued a cat and named her Juanita.
A memorial service and reception will be held at Tibbetts United Methodist Church at 3940 41st Avenue SW, on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00 am. The service will be livestreamed on the church’s YouTube channel for those unable to attend. ( YouTube TibbettsUMC )
(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)
6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, November 7, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast for today: Partly sunny, chance of pm rain, high in the mid-50s. Sunrise will be at 7:03 am; sunset will be at 4:42 pm.
(Glimpse of clearing at sunset – photographed in Upper Fauntleroy by WSB’s Torin Record-Sand)
TRANSIT TODAY
Washington State Ferries – WSF says the Triangle Route is still on a two-boat schedule “until further notice,” with M/V Cathlamet and M/V Chimacum. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where; ferry alerts will update with any changes.
Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes.
Water Taxi – Now on 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!
Two scores to report in high-school postseason play tonight:
VOLLEYBALL: The Chief Sealth International High School volleyball team beat Lindbergh HS 3-1 in the district tournament at White Center’s Evergreen HS tonight. That’s where they’ll play Cedarcrest (Duvall) for the district championship at 1 pm Saturday; winner goes to state.
SOCCER: The CSIHS girls-soccer team lost the district championship match to, and at, Cedarcrest tonight, 2-0, so they play for second place at noon Saturday vs., and at, Nathan Hale (who they beat earlier this week). This is also winner-to-state.
(Monday photo by Dave Gershgorn)
That’s one of the coho salmon seen by volunteers earlier this week near the mouth of Fauntleroy Creek. We don’t know the fate of that particular one – hungry seals have been hanging out there too – but Judy Pickens from the Fauntleroy Watershed Council tells WSB tonight that salmon watchers have seen “eight coho spawners make landfall so far,” so they’re going to welcome visitors this Sunday:
Given the forecast of dry and mild weather, we’ve decided to host our open creek this coming Sunday (11/9) from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Salmon watchers will be on duty to talk with visitors and, we hope, give them a view of live fish. People should come to the fish-ladder viewpoint at SW Director and upper Fauntleroy Way SW to catch the eye of a watcher, who will invite them down to creek level. Children aged 15 and younger should come with an adult, and dogs should be on leash.
7:35 PM: You might experience delays on the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth Washington State Ferries route. The VesselWatch tracker shows M/V Chimacum off course, in Colvos Passage just south of Southworth; a texter whose wife is on one of the boats says the crew told her there’s a rescue operation under way. Nothing in WSF alerts yet but we’re trying to find out more.
7:46 PM: A WSF spokesperson looked into it for us and reports that indeed, the Triangle Route boats were involved in a rescue: A man was taken off an “adrift” 35-foot cabin cruiser. He’s OK. No other details so far. The ferries are now getting back to their usual routes.
5 PM: Busy night at West Seattle Thriftway (California/Fauntleroy, WSB sponsor) as shoppers sample possibilities for holiday meals, with three weeks to go until Thanksgiving. The “Holiday Taste” is a Thriftway tradition, with more than 20 vendors there offering samples of food and beverages, plus a chance to try what the store’s own deli is cooking up if you want someone else to do the cooking this season. As noted earlier, the store also is matching monetary donation made at its checkstands to the West Seattle Food Bank during the event. More photos later; the “Holiday Taste” continues until 7 pm.
6:16 PM: Part of the “Taste” fun is meeting the vendors as well as trying their creations. Above and below, West Seattle’s own Seattle Sorbets is there:
We wondered what Girl Meets Dirt offered, after seeing them on the vendor list – answer: Preserves!
And more preserves, from McCormick Jam:
Beverages include Caffe Vita coffee:
Twinbrook Creamery dairy products, many in classic glass bottles:
For the 21+ crowd, Lodgepole Distilling brought three flavors of gin:
The team from The Brown Pecan has treats including candied nuts:
That’s just a sample of tonight’s participants. Meantime, Thriftway’s own deli offerings are offered for tasting too:
You can get an order form at the store – with items from a $4.99 dozen rolls to a $174 roasted-turkey-and-all-the-fixings dinner:
If you can’t get to tonight’s tasting event, Thriftway will do it again three weeks before Christmas – Thursday, December 4, 4 to 7 pm.
In the third round of results from Tuesday’s election, the gap between Bruce Harrell and Katie Wilson has narrowed; she was eight points back yesterday, now just under six points:
SEATTLE MAYOR
Bruce Harrell* – 91,263 – 52.64%
Katie Wilson – 81,355 – 46.93%
This is with just under 35 percent of Seattle ballots (175,739) counted; the ballot-return stats now show 54 percent of Seattle ballots received (277,120), so there are 101,000+ remaining to be tallied.
In the King County Executive race, Girmay Zahilay‘s lead over Claudia Balducci has widened:
KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Girmay Zahilay – 202,623 – 51.73%
Claudia Balducci – 184,304 – 47.05%
In this race, 29 percent of King County ballots have been counted, with just under 45 percent received. … Next results report, Friday afternoon.
3:52 PM: The child for whom police had been looking has been found, officers just told dispatch.
Earlier:
With the SNAP funding situation not yet settled, many people are still scrambling to figure out how to feed themselves and their families. We have word today of two more ways to help the West Seattle Food Bank deal with the increased demand for its services, plus an update on how much that demand has increased.
We asked Robbin Peterson of WSFB for that update; she replied, “We only have stats from Tuesday – Nov. 4 was our first open day after Nov. 1 and the non-funding of SNAP. We had a 60% increase in shoppers that day over the first Tuesday of October.” She says a citywide update is expected tomorrow afternoon from the Seattle Food Committee. And here’s why the situation is even more dire for those in need: “Area food banks learned yesterday that while SNAP is being funded at the 50% level for November, that will not result in families receiving half of their benefits. Instead, the USDA is decreasing the maximum SNAP allotment by half, then calculating benefits as normal using this lower ceiling. With this formula, most SNAP recipients will receive far less than half their normal benefit. Between court proceedings and the time needed for DSHS to recalculate November benefits, SNAP recipients will experience a significant delay – in addition to less funding – in food assistance this month.”
So here are two more ways to help WSFB help more neighbors than ever:
THRIFTWAY MATCH TONIGHT: Compiling some advance information for tonight’s West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) Holiday Taste (4-7 pm), we learned the store is matching monetary donations made at checkouts during the event – that means your money will count double!
PCC FOOD/$ DRIVE STARTS FRIDAY: Announced by WSFB, PCC-West Seattle (WSB sponsor) is expanding its planned WSFB-support drive:
Starting this Friday, November 7, and now running through the end of the month, Admiral PCC will be hosting a food drive to benefit the West Seattle Food Bank.
Shoppers can support neighbors facing food insecurity by purchasing for donation shelf-stable items or making a financial contribution.
West Seattle Food Bank representatives will be on site Saturday Nov. 8th and Sunday Nov. 9th to connect with shoppers, answer questions, and share information about how to receive help or get involved during this critical time.
The third PCC food drive of the year in support of WSFB, this one comes at a critical time when food banks are under increased pressure to provide additional nutrition to families who rely on SNAP benefits.
You can of course donate directly to WSFB online here. Part of our area also is served by the White Center Food Bank, whose donation link is here.
Maybe you’ve seen Tim‘s distinctive bicycle since it was stolen:
Sometime in the early morning of Monday, Oct 27, someone stole my orange Firmstrong single-speed beach cruiser that was inside my van. The van was parked in front of my home in West Seattle. The bike is in excellent condition. If you have any information, please contact the police or reach out to me directly at timhallemail@gmail.com. SPD report # (updated): 2025-920105
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