West Seattle, Washington
23 Sunday
2:12 PM: Thanks to Stewart L. for the report and photos. The boat that’s been occupying a parking spot at Don Armeni Boat Ramp – the Gooey, recently renamed “SS Minnow” by an onlooker with a ’60s-TV-show memory – has finally been removed. Stewart watched the tow crew arrive and take on the task:
He says, “They picked it up, swung it into position; a large boat trailer came, the boat was put on the trailer, the engine was picked up and put in the boat, and soon they will haul it away!” He says a crew was cleaning up the parking space post-removal, too. It’s been two months since the boat first made news after multiple reports that it appeared to be sinking; one month ago, Seattle Parks told us that once the boat was removed, the city will seek reimbursement via the state’s Derelict Vessel Removal Program.
ADDED 3:14 PM: Another pic from Stewart L. – the actual departure:
If you can donate blood, here’s another chance to do it in West Seattle: Alki Elementary invites community participation in this one-day blood drive in honor of a brave little girl, and available appointments are open now:
Please join us for Pepper’s Pals Blood Drive in honor of Alki’s very own student, Pepper!
Who: Adults 18 and over. 16 and 17 year olds can donate with a permission form. Bring your photo ID.
When: Tuesday, November 18, 11 am-5 pm (37 appointment slots, 1 hour each)
Where: Alki Elementary School Parking Lot, inside the Bloodworks Northwest Bus!
(Schmitz Park Elementary) 5000 SW Spokane St (please park in the neighborhood)How: Make an appointment here! Appointments are required. If anyone is not sure how to use the link and needs help booking an appointment, they can contact the Bloodworks Northwest DONOR CARE TEAM at 1-800-398-7888 or e-mail schedule@bloodworksnw.org
*Please note: Children under the age of 16 are not allowed onsite. Please make sure to schedule an appropriate appointment time.
About Pepper
Our brave daughter Pepper has been through an incredible journey.
In the fall of 2024, Pepper was in Mrs. Kramer’s kindergarten class (her twin brother Ace was in Mrs. Fiedorczyk’s class). Just days after their 6th birthday, Pepper was diagnosed with aplastic anemia – a rare condition where the bone marrow stops making blood cells.
After many months of treatment, countless hospital stays, and hundreds of blood and platelet transfusions, Pepper successfully received her bone marrow transplant and is doing remarkably well!
Blood donors saved Pepper’s life – during those long months waiting for transplant and again when her counts recently crashed. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for donating and paying it forward to patients who need you.
Thank you to everyone who is working together to make this event a success! Pepper’s Pals Blood Drive is a collaboration between Bloodworks NW, Alki PTA, Alki Elementary School, Girl Scout Troop 42174, and Pepper’s amazing family.
Another high-school team is one win away from the state tournament! Last night in district competition, the Chief Sealth International High School girls’ soccer team defeated Nathan Hale HS, after winning their first game in the district tournament Saturday (WSB coverage here), so they’ll play for the district championship tomorrow (Thursday, November 6) night. The 6 pm game is against, and at, Cedarcrest HS in Duvall; the winner goes to the state tournament.
10:34 AM: Thanks to David for the photo. A three-vehicle crash at 29th SW and SW Trenton, west of Westwood Village, means you’ll want to avoid that area for a while. No major injuries reported but we’ll follow up with SFD, which did send an engine but cleared it relatively quickly.
11:15 AM: Police just told dispatch the intersection is temporarily closed in all directions for cleanup/tow.
11:32 AM: And they’ve just updated to say it’s all clear, open all ways.
12:22 PM: SFD tells us they treated a 58-year-old woman at the scene, not life-threatening injuries.
(Seacrest Pier photo by Kevin Freitas)
Here’s what’s on our Wednesday list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (and if we’re missing something – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thanks!):
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy (this is our weekly last-minute reminder, so would-be walkers can set their calendars for next Wednesday morning!).
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE FOOD TRUCK: As previewed here, it’s open to the public, 10:30 am-12:30 pm at the campus clock tower, and today culinary students are serving Japanese-inspired cuisine. (6000 16th SW)
TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore. (4522 California SW)
DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER FOR ROXHILL ELEMENTARY: The Westy (7908 35th SW) is donating part of its proceeds to Roxhill Elementary again today and Thursday. It’s 21+ for dine-in but the fundraiser covers takeout too. Open 11 am-midnight. Use the code ROXHILL.
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 2-4 pm, play at the newly reopened Missing Piece (4707 California SW).
DINE-OUT BENEFIT: 3-10 pm, a portion of proceeds at Mission Cantina (2325 California SW) will benefit the Lafayette Elementary PTA.
FREE KIDS’ ART WORKSHOP: With Rec’N The Streets at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), 3 pm.
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: Volunteers are ready to help K-12 students 4-7:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Announcement of the board’s choice for superintendent is the only topic at today’s 4:30 pm meeting. After the announcement and vote, the prospective new superintendent is expected to talk with reporters at district HQ at 5:30 pm, along with board president Gina Topp.
ROCK BAND GAMING AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5-10 pm, new weekly event in South Delridge! (9444 Delridge Way SW)
‘WICKED’ SINGALONG: Tonight’s the night! 5:30 pm at The Admiral Theater (2343 California SW), to benefit Endolyne Children’s Choir – our calendar listing has the ticket link.
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix your broken item instead of throwing it out! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).
POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm, drop in and create! If you want some inspiration, this month’s spotlight project is a trio of personalized holiday-tree ornaments. (3400 Harbor SW)
PIANO NIGHT AT WALTER’S: 6-9 pm, your monthly chance to sip and listen! (4811 California SW)
PLAY CRIBBAGE: 6 pm at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), membership not required.
WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: No meeting tonight.
WOMEN-OWNED MICROBUSINESS MEETING: 6 pm at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).
WEST SEATTLE CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: 6 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor) – this month’s book is “The Continuous Katherine Mortenhoe” by DG Compton.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: Get moving in the middle of the week – the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) is tonight – all welcome, regardless of pace!
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)
MUSIC BINGO: Weekly music bingo at at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
KUNDALINI YOGA: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska). $35.
TRIVIA x 5: Now FIVE West Seattle trivia spots on our Wednesday list: New, at Future Primitive Beach Bar (2536 Alki SW), 7 pm, free to play … 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), free to play … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and it’s an 8:30 pm start for trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: West Seattle’s longest-running open mic! 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: Sing at the pub starting at 8:45 pm. (2306 California SW)
Planning something that’s open to community participation/observation? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Tomorrow night, first Thursday of the month, is West Seattle Book Club night, with venues all over the peninsula opening their doors to readers. We got word of an addition this time – one venue, Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), will be welcoming students:
Educator Amy Vattuone sent word of this, explaining, “We are working with West Seattle Book Club to build regular reading nights for teens that build community and foster a love of reading.” To participate, just bring whatever you want to read – that’s the special sauce of WSBC, readers’ choice – find a place to sit, and read!
7:20 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast for today: Showery, breezy, possible afternoon/evening thunderstorm, high in the upper 50s. Sunrise was at 7 am; sunset will be at 4:45 pm.
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!
(updated 8:45 pm with tonight’s full vote total/percentages – next count, Wednesday afternoon … updated 10:45 pm with notes)
Voting is over and vote-counting has begun. In Seattle, tonight’s marquee race is for mayor, with incumbent Bruce Harrell trying to become the first two-term mayor since West Seattleite Greg Nickels in the ’00s, facing transit advocate Katie Wilson, who finished first in the primary.
SEATTLE MAYOR
Bruce Harrell* – 62,086 – 53.32%
Katie Wilson – 53,767 – 46.18%
ADDED 10:45 PM: The two appeared at only one West Seattle forum during the general-election campaign, before the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce on October 10 (WSB coverage, with video, here).
(WSB video and photos by Anne Higuera)
Tonight we had only one field crew to send out, and no local races with West Seattle parties, so we sent our reporter to the Katie Wilson party at El Centro de la Raza on Beacon Hill. As evidenced by the numbers above, she couldn’t make a victory speech, but she wasn’t conceding either, saying, “If we prevail in this race, which is very possible …” Here’s her entire 10-minute speech after the night’s lone results release:
Though we couldn’t simultaneously be at the Harrell party, we found four minutes of his unedited speech online via KING5 – see that here. You can also see his speech 25 minutes into this archived live coverage from Channel 13.
(updated 8:56 pm with tonight’s full vote total/percentages – next count, Wednesday afternoon)
Here’s a quick look at other City of Seattle results:
CITY COUNCIL CITYWIDE POSITION 8:
Alexis Mercedes Rinck* – 85,024 – 78.75%
Rachael Savage – 22,162 – 20.53%
CITY COUNCIL CITYWIDE POSITION 9:
Dionne Foster – 64,970 – 57.92%
Sara Nelson* – 46,726 – 41.65%
CITY ATTORNEY:
Erika Evans – 70,727 – 62.54%
Ann Davison* – 42,031 – 37.16%
FAMILIES, EDUCATION, PRESCHOOL, PROMISE LEVY (Seattle Prop 1): Passing with 76.71% approval
B&O TAX CHANGES (Seattle Prop 2): Passing with 67.76% approval
After Seattle Mayor, arguably the night’s second-biggest race is for King County Executive, the post that West Seattleite Dow Constantine left to become Sound Transit CEO, deciding not to try for a fifth 4-year term. The two candidates to succeed him are both King County Councilmembers, as was Constantine when elected First round of results. This one’s close in the first round:
Girmay Zahilay – 50.07%
Claudia Balducci – 48.44%
Also on countywide ballots, the Medic One levy renewal: Passing with 79% yes
We’ll add full numbers soon; here’s the full list.
Four contested Seattle School Board seats were on the ballot, and though all represent areas outside West Seattle/South Park, the entire city votes on all seats in general elections, so these WERE on your ballot. Here’s the first round of results:
SEATTLE SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 2
Kathleen Smith – 52%
Sarah Clark* – 47%
SEATTLE SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 4
Joe Mizrahi* – 76%
Laura Marie Rivera – 23%
SEATTLE SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 5
Vivian Song – 77%
Janis White – 23%
SEATTLE SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 7
Jen LaVallee – 56%
Carol Rava – 43%
Full numbers soon.
(Fauntleroy Creek photo by Dave Gershgorn)
While we await election results, here’s a small but very important count: One! Coho-salmon spawners have been seen off the mouth of Fauntleroy Creek off and on for more than a week, and today, Judy Pickens of the Fauntleroy Watershed Council tells us, this one made it to the spawning reach. That meant it was visible from the public overlook across Fauntleroy Way (and upslope) from the ferry dock, but don’t go looking for a closer view – volunteers will figure out the right time for a potential “open creek” window when you’ll have a chance for an up-close look.
6:52 PM: Police are searching in North Delridge after a car stolen in a Pioneer Square carjacking was tracked to 26th SW and SW Hudson. The red 2019 Kia Sportage with Arizona plates was reported carjacked near 1st Avenue South and South Washington. It was empty when police found it here – possibly followed by a “white sedan” when headed here – so they’re searching the area, with K9 and possibly a helicopter expected to be part of the search.
7:11 PM: The “other” car is now believed to be a silver Hyundai Sonata, officers told dispatch.
Ian sent that photo of crews working at West Seattle Stadium, also noting that construction fencing has gone up. We asked Seattle Parks what’s being built. Answer: ADA improvements – from the project website:
This project will upgrade the West Seattle Stadium to current accessibility standards, including improvement to accessible routes, parking stalls, providing wheelchair seating and a platform lift to the south concrete grandstands, restroom and interior improvements and Site Work. Site Work includes new concrete ramps, plazas, asphalt parking stalls, landscaping and irrigation improvements, and a new detention vault. This project also includes 2 Additives that we will be doing as well. Additive 1 covers Epoxy Flooring over sealed concrete in the restrooms. Additive 2 includes construction of an additional ramp from the parking area to the concrete bleacher structure.
During construction, the contractor will need to close a portion of the track near the Grandstands. Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Contractor hired for the project will work to minimize the impact on the track & field.
The project page says the work could last up to a year. When the project went out to bid earlier this year, it was projected to cost almost $3 million. The contractor is Optimus, which is also leading the Hiawatha Community Center project.
4:23 PM: If you need to get your ballot into a drop box quickly and easily, the one in front of South Seattle College‘s central administration building (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) is your most likely candidate. You can drive up, ride up, walk up, even take a bus – the college stop is steps away. So far this election, as of this afternoon, the SSC box has received 686 ballots, compared to 5,990 in the West Seattle Junction box, 2,666 in the High Point box, 1,839 in the White Center box, 1,075 in the Morgan Junction box, and 399 in the South Park box. Seattle turnout is up to 30 percent. Here again is the map/list of all drop boxes, open until exactly 8 pm; first and only results report of the night is expected around 8:15 pm.
7:45 PM: Photo just in from WSB contributor Jason Grotelueschen – workers at the Junction drop box say they’ve seen a steady stream of people:
15 minutes to get yours in!
3:36 PM: Police and SDOT are checking out what’s reported as a sinkhole near the west end of West Marginal Way SW, just east of the north end of Delridge. It’s reported to be about two feet wide by two feet deep, and an officer told dispatch they were marking it with a cone for starters – but because of the hole’s depth, that first cone wasn’t fully visible. So beware for now if you’re headed that way.
6:09 PM: No updates on that but there’s apparently another one – a texter reports one at 35th SW and SW Myrtle (and we’ve just heard SPD dispatched to check it out).
By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor
The next step in the city budget process is the “balancing package” – a list compiled by the council’s budget chair, this year Ballard Councilmember Dan Strauss, showing which of the councilmembers’ recently proposed budget amendments he’s proposing should go forward. This all has to be in the confines of a balanced budget. The “balancing package” will be presented at a council meeting tomorrow, but details are out today, so we know the potential fate of District 1 Councilmember Rob Saka‘s proposals, which we previewed in multiple reports recently.
We’ve gone through the balancing package toplines (the page numbers referred to below are from the list in this slide deck) – here are the notable Saka amendments that are going forward (but not a sure bet until voted on) – some with downsized dollar amounts – followed by one notable proposal that isn’t:
MORGAN JUNCTION PARK SKATE DOT: The full amount needed to add this back to the park expansion plan, $700,000, is in the balancing package (page 31). This would create the once-promised “all-wheels” area that community advocates have been fighting to save and on which they’ve already spent volunteer time and grant money.
INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC MARKET: Saka asked for $3 million; the balancing package has $1 million for this project proposed for a Highland Park site that we now know is at 8850 9th Avenue SW, 18,000 sf in vacant lots that previously held houses, now owned by an entity of African Community Housing and Development, which also runs the Delridge Farmers’ Market … which might benefit from:
FOOD-DESERT FARMERS’ MARKETS: $200,000 in support for these could benefit the Delridge Farmers’ Market, which runs April-October in South Delridge. (page 23)
HIGHLAND PARK IMPROVEMENT CLUB: Saka proposed $2.6 million; the balancing package has $500,000 that could go to the rebuild project
SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT: $250,000 to support small business in North Delridge and Georgetown (page 16). This appears to be the amendment originally proposed as North Delridge light-rail-affected business support, though now light rail isn’t mentioned (and wouldn’t be relevant to Georgetown).
ADMIRAL JUNCTION PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS: Inspired by Stu Hennessey‘s “Walkable Admiral” proposal, Saka requested $200,000 and this is now proposed for $150,000 in design/build funding. (page 26)
RESTORE SCHMITZ PARK: $150,000 is penciled in for a plan to restore the old-growth-forest park (a project spearheaded by Schmitz Park Creek Restore). (page 31)
A CLEANER ALKI: $100,000 is penciled into the Seattle Public Utilities budget for cleanup services by community partners, possibly A Cleaner Alki (whose work stretches far beyond its namesake area). (page 32)
Saka also had proposed a variety of studies and reviews, without specific $ amounts attached (that would come in some later budget if projects resulted). Here’s some of what is in the balancing package:
Two studies under Seattle Parks and Rec (page 30):
-Report on Camp Long rebuild plan and how to prioritize it in Park District’s third funding cycle (which will be planned in early 2028)
-Report on potential turf conversions at four playfields, two in West Seattle – Riverview and Bar-S
Two studies under Office of the Mayor (page 14) of particular interest to Alki:
-Study how to address problematic noise levels
-Policy review regarding unpermitted food/merchandise vending
A study under the Office of Economic Development
-Develop recommendations on how to “better support” small businesses in station-planning areas for the West Seattle and Ballard light-rail projects
Some other Saka amendments made it through, but aren’t West Seattle-specific or -targeted; probably the one of most note is taking $275,000 from city transit-service funding and redirecting it to hire a Chief Transit Safety and Security Officer. (page 26)
MORE INFO ON ALL OF THE ABOVE: The details on each proposed amendment are here, department by department. (We’re going through that to be sure we didn’t miss anything of local note.)
Meantime, here is one previously noted Saka proposal that is not in the “balancing package” (though he could choose to pitch it again – any councilmember can make another try before the budget is finalized later this month):
RESUME WORKING ON SW ROXBURY REPAIRS: 10 years have passed since SDOT had a plan to fix this rutted arterial; Saka’s proposal to earmark $250,000 to resume some design and planning work did NOT make the cut.
Here’s what happens next with the budget:
-Council meeting at 9:30 am Wednesday (November 5), including public comment, for presentation of balancing package (the agenda has info on participating/watching)
-Council public hearing, 1 pm and into the evening, specifically about the budget – the agenda explains how to participate, in person or remotely.
If you have feedback on a specific budget amendment, using its official number is helpful, and you can find that in the agenda documents we’ve linked (going through the slide deck is quicker).
Just received from a texter in Admiral:
My BF and I found a bunch of groceries that had been dumped by the corner dumpsters by our apartment this morning. These were not garbage groceries, they looked like maybe they had been stolen from someone’s porch or their car or something.
4 brown paper bags had produce, and two cardboard boxes had nonperishables. In this time with so many having anxiety around food I thought maybe it’s worth saying something. We grabbed the boxes of non perishables with the intention of taking it to a food bank, but if you think it’s worth posting, or if you heard from anyone about a grocery theft, I’d be happy to connect with them.
Some of the produce was completely ruined, but some (looked like apples) were in plastic produce bags and would maybe be salvageable if someone was desperate? The bags and boxes were not marked (no Amazon smile or Safeway or anything just plain brown) so I’m not sure where they came from. I just felt horrible to see it all sitting there clearly dumped when so many are worried about their next meal right now.
If you have an idea how these might have ended up by the dumpsters, please comment, or contact us and we’ll connect you.
11:23 AM: A Seattle Fire Department “full response” is headed to a home in the 6500 block of 39th SW [vicinity map]. The dispatch was for “a lot of smoke” inside the house, possibly from a “basement kitchen.” Updates to come.
11:27 AM: Incident command reports, “We just have smoke, no fire,” so they’re downsizing the response.
It’s school-planning season, so many schools are offering open houses and tours. This Saturday, prospective elementary families are invited to tour independent Tilden School (4105 California SW; WSB sponsor) – here’s the announcement so you can plan ahead:
Tilden School will host its Fall Open House on Saturday, November 8, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. Families are invited to drop by anytime during the event to tour the campus, learn more about the school’s academic program and community, and meet faculty, administrators, current parents, and alumni.
Open Houses at Tilden provide families an opportunity to explore the school’s foundational academic principles and discover what makes this independent K–5 school unique!
Those unable to attend this weekend will have additional opportunities during Winter Open House sessions on Saturday, December 6, 2025, and Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.–noon.
There are select openings for grades 1-5! Applications are available online at tildenschool.org.
For more information, contact Jennifer Trise at info@tildenschool.org
Tilden’s campus is on the north edge of The Junction, adjacent to but not affiliated with First Lutheran Church of West Seattle (WSB sponsor).
(Coho in Longfellow Creek – photo by Hans A.)
Here’s our Tuesday list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
VOTE BY 8 PM! That’s when ballot drop boxes close – here’s where to find the nearest one – four in West Seattle plus one each in nearby White Center and South Park. Lost your voter-info pamphlet? The info’s online here.
FIND FOOD ASSISTANCE: Here’s the city lookup link to find local food banks and more.
FREE PLAYSPACE: Indoor play on a 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.
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE FOOD TRUCK: As previewed here, it’s open to the public, 10:30 am-12:30 pm at the campus clock tower, and today culinary students are serving Japanese cuisine. (6000 16th SW)
DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER FOR ROXHILL ELEMENTARY: This one runs for three days! The Westy (7908 35th SW) is donating part of its proceeds to Roxhill Elementary today through Thursday. It’s 21+ for dine-in but the fundraiser covers takeout too. Open 11 am-midnight. Use the code ROXHILL.
ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch meeting at West Seattle Golf Course. Today’s program: Students of the Month. (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.
DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOODS @ HIGH POINT LIBRARY: Drop in 2-5 pm to talk with a DoN rep, no appointment necessary. (3411 SW Raymond)
HOMEWORK HELP: Students can get free drop-in homework help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4 pm to 5:45 pm.
DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.
DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring 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.
WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: All welcome, 6:30 pm meeting at High Point Neighborhood House (6400 Sylvan Way SW) and online – link is in our calendar listing.
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 4: Four 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).
If you are organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc., tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar, from which we draw our daily lists too – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Family and friends will gather next month to remember Bonnie Beerman, and are sharing this remembrance with her community now:
Bonnie Arlene Beerman, age 97, a true West Seattleite, died on August 18, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home with her daughter Arlene by her side.
Born on April 8, 1928, at her parents’ home in the West Seattle Junction to William and Arlene Rochester, Bonnie was a proud graduate of West Seattle High School (1946) and attended the University of Washington.
Her friends Walt and Carol Tabor introduced Bonnie to Moe Beerman in 1955. They were married from March 2, 1956, until Moe’s passing in 2008. They raised five children: Leslie, Robert, David, Brian, and Arlene.
Bonnie had a passion and a big heart for serving. When the children were young, she volunteered on various Fauntleroy Church committees and enjoyed ten years serving as a political manager for West Seattle State Rep. Bill Leckenby.
In 1976, Bonnie went to work at Westside Federal as a teller. During her years at Westside Federal, she was promoted to Assistant Vice President and Manager at West Seattle Branch. Bonnie was honored with a Women of Achievement in the field of Banking.
Over 30 years of community involvement, she served on boards of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Fauntleroy YMCA, and as a trustee and vice-chair for West Seattle Community Hospital.
After retiring at the age of 62, she and Moe worked on a committee organized by Earl Cruzen to launch the Murals of West Seattle in the West Seattle Junction and bring the Walking on Logs statues to the Fauntleroy Expressway.
She also volunteered providing tax assistance at the Senior Center of West Seattle (now Center for Active Living). Her passion for serving continued at Fauntleroy as a Financial Assistant until her mid-80s.
Bonnie is survived by her children, Leslie; Robert (Anne); David; Brian (Patricia); Arlene. She was a loving grandmother and great-grandmother to Michelle (David) – Wyatt and Benjamin; Zak; Bruce – Lilly and Emmett; Olivia – Armand, Lorelie, Helios and Bastion; and Nicole. Bonnie’s sister Chirlee and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service and reception will be held at Fauntleroy Church on December 14, 2025, at 2:30 pm. The service will include a livestream link – youtube.com/live/EzM-SgzF81E?si=ignxETy09ggWMB0Blink
In lieu of flowers and cards, donations in Bonnie’s memory may be made to Fauntleroy Church Maintenance Reserves. Fauntleroy Church UCC, 9140 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136.
(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)
6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – watch for evening traffic around the busiest ballot drop boxes (The Junction, Morgan Junction, High Point).
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast for today: Partly sunny, chance of rain, high in the mid-50s. Sunrise will be at 6:58 am; sunset, 4:46 pm.
ROAD WORK
-Portable crane working on 4448 California project reduces lanes on California north of Oregon.
-Fauntleroy culvert repairs in the 9100 block of California SW are expected to wrap up this week.
-SDOT says work might start this week for 60th, 61st, 62nd Alki speed-bump work between Alki Avenue and Admiral Way.
TRANSIT TODAY
Washington State Ferries – WSF says the Triangle Route is still on a two-boat schedule “until further notice.” 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.
STADIUM ZONE
–Sounders FC hosts Minnesota United FC, 7:45 pm kickoff.
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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