November 2024

It's been orca-palooza in central Puget Sound this year! A larger-than-expected chum run has kept J pod here for a record-setting number of weeks. Join The Whale Trail and friends on December 10 to celebrate the orcas' return, and learn what you can do to protect them. 
Featured speakers include Capt. Alan Myers (WDFW Enforcement) who will talk about new distance regulations for boaters that take effect January 1. Researchers Mark Sears and Maya Sears will discuss their fieldwork and recent encounters with the orcas, including a rare superpod in October.

The community service group A Cleaner Alki showcased their commitment to maintaining the beauty and accessibility of Schmitz Reserve Park this morning, following the aftermath of last week's bomb cyclone. The storm wreaked havoc within the park, causing significant damage to its interior and blocking several trails with downed trees and debris.

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

Curtis got in the Kennedy Catholic girls volleyball

team's way once again Saturday,  only this time it was in the Class 4A state championship.

This  Lancers lost, 3-0, to the Vikings of University Place in the Tacoma area in the final, after also taking a 3-0 loss to them in the District 3/4 championship match one week earlier.

Kennedy Catholic came up short by 25-17, 25-20, 25-21 margins in the state championship.

Curtis entered the tournament that took place at the Yakima Valley Sun Dome as the No. 1 state seed and the Lancers came in ranked No. 3.

The Vikings finished with a 27-0 season record and Kennedy Catholic wound up 25-3.

The Lancers had to come from behind twice in winning their first three matches at state to reach the championship rematch against Curtis.

The Argosy Cruises Christmas ship paid two visits to West Seattle on Nov. 23 in an early stop due to the fact that Thanksgiving is very late this year, occurring on the fourth Thursday of the month. 

The crowd on shore were entertained by the Pacific Sound Chorus who sang from the boat.

According to Argosy Cruises they also altered their schedule due to work being done on the Ballard Locks. They normally do numerous stops on Lake Washington and in the past had come to Lowman Beach, down to Des Moines and even in Manchester 

They first stopped near Seacrest Park  and then later near the Alki Bathhouse. An estimated 2000 people showed up and enjoyed free hot chocolate, clam chowder and other goodies from Alki restaurants all sponsored by the Alki Community Council.

information from Seattle Police Blotter

An 85-year-old Kirkland woman is safe after driving her Toyota off a garage roof in West Seattle early this morning.

Officers responded to the 10800 block of Arroyo Beach Place Southwest just before 4:30 a.m. for a report of a motor vehicle collision. It appears the woman mistakenly accelerated forward from her parking stall, causing the vehicle to go over a ledge. The vehicle landed on top of an unoccupied parked car.

The collision left the woman trapped in her sedan. The Seattle Fire Department responded to the scene and managed to help free the woman from the vehicle.

The woman, who was not injured, was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community in West Seattle and South Park this Holiday season?

The SPD’s SW Precinct is hosting a warm clothing drive!

Please drop off any new or gently used warm clothing items for the Community Service Officers to share with our community.