October 2024

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

Football

Kennedy 56, Kentridge 0

Kentridge became Kennedy Catholic's latest victim in Saturday action at Highline Memorial.

The Lancers improved to 6-0 in North Puget Sound League Class 4A division play with the win and to 8-0 overall.

Kennedy Catholic finishes off its regular season with55 a 7 p.m. Friday visit to Mount Rainier at Highline Memorial.

Chief Sealth 35, Lincoln 20

The Seahawks outgunned the Lynx in Friday action, running their division record to 6-1 and their overall mark to 7-1.

West Seattle 21, Nathan Hale 14

West Seattle improved to 5-2 in the Metro League with Friday's win on the road.

Blanchet 34, Ballard 32

Information from West Seattle Junction

Get ready for a frightfully fun day in the West Seattle Junction as Harvest Fest 2024 brings the community together for a spooktacular celebration! Whether you’re a ghoul, goblin, or ghost, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at this family-friendly event.

Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: The Junction, West Seattle

Kick-Off Costume Parade (11:00 AM):
The festivities begin with a parade you won’t want to miss! Gather your little monsters, princesses, and superheroes for a costume parade through the Junction, led by the West Seattle High School Marching Band. Meet at Junction Plaza Park at 10:45 AM ready to march along and show off your best Halloween attire as the band fills the streets with music and festive spirit.

Ghosts and goblins of all ages will descend upon downtown Burien this October 26th for the community's annual "BooIn Burien" celebration, featuring an afternoon packed with free family activities and spirited entertainment.

The Halloween festivities, centered around SW 152nd and 153rd Streets, will kick off at noon with the traditional merchant trick-or-treating. Young candy seekers can fill their bags until supplies run out, with local businesses along the route stocking up for the expected crowds.

New to this year's lineup is a free haunted house experience in Town Square Park. Running from noon until 3 PM, this spooky attraction adds an extra thrill to the day's festivities while remaining family-friendly. Throughout the afternoon, complimentary hay rides will shuttle visitors between Olde Burien and Town Square Park, offering a festive way to explore the celebration's various venues.

Dr. Jones letter:

Dear SPS Families, Staff, and Community,

Thank you for your unwavering dedication to our students and schools. We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support and commitment to helping us navigate these challenging times.

Balancing our budget is no easy task, especially as we face a significant shortfall. However, our guiding mission remains clear: ensuring that every student receives an excellent education in an environment that fosters learning and growth.

Our Budget Challenge
Like many districts across the state and nation, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is grappling with a persistent budget shortfall. Declining enrollment—driven by rising housing costs, the ongoing impact of COVID, and a shift towards home-based instruction and private schools—has compounded the issue. Additionally, state funding for public schools continues to fall short.

Ruby Bridges was the first African American child to attend the formerly whites-only William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana during the New Orleans school desegregation crisis on November 14, 1960.

That act of courage is being honored Nov. 14 at Denny International Middle School with the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Jones, City Councilmember Rob Saka and School Board member Gina Topp  will be in attendance and offer brief remarks.

7:00: Students begin arriving at the sign for Westwood Village at 26th and Trenton. The first 80 students to show up get to pick either a t-shirt, pin or blinking light.

7:20: Students, Rob Saka and Dr. Jones will speak about the importance of Ruby Bridges and being safe on the walk to school.

Date: Saturday, October 26th
Time: 12 PM to 2 PM
Location: Alki Avenue SW (between 63rd Ave SW and 57th Ave SW)

Event Details

Families and children in costumes are invited to collect Halloween treats from local businesses along Alki Beach. The event promises an array of treats and surprises, thanks to the generosity of local sponsors.

After getting the route approval recommendation from the System Expansion Committee, the Sound Transit Executive Board will take up the final approval to move ahead with the project on Oct. 24.The  meeting is public and online. 

Resolution No. R2024-22: Selecting the route, profile, and stations to be built for the West Seattle Link Extension project is likely to come up later in an extended duration meeting scheduled to last four hours from 1:30 pm to 5pm.

Costs for the project are currently projected to exceed $7.1 billion and likely due to increase given inflation and cost overruns which are common.

You can attend the meeting in the Ruth Fisher Boardroom at Union Station, 401 South Jackson Street.

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By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

High schools

Football

Highline hosts Liberty of Renton for 7 p.m. Friday action as Mount Rainier travels to Auburn, Foster to Interlake, Evergreen to Sammamish and West Seattle to Nathan Hale.

Chief Sealth entertains Lincoln of Tacoma at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Ballard hosts Blanchet at 7:45 p.m.

Kennedy Catholic gets a 1 p.m. Saturday visit from Kentridge.

Pros

Seahawks

Lumen Field will be the site as Seattle plays host to the Buffalo Bills at 1:05 p.m. Sunday.

Channel 13 will televise the game live.

Sounders

Seattle opens a best of three playoff series Monday, hosting Houston for a 6 p.m. Monday match at Lumen Field.

Apple TV and FS 1 are scheduled to broadcast the action.