February 2025

Thieves steal more than 540 eggs from Luna Park Cafe

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

Seattle police are investigating after thieves hatched a plan to steal hundreds of eggs and other breakfast foods from a West Seattle cafe in the early morning hours of Feb. 5.

Officers responded to the Luna Park Cafe in the 2900 block of Southwest Avalon Way at about 4:42 a.m. after someone at the business reported the rotten activity seen live on security cameras. Two men entered a refrigerated shed at the restaurant and removed boxes containing an estimated 540 eggs, worth about $387, as well as bacon, ground beef, blueberries and liquid egg products. They were then seen on video loading the items into a van before egg-celerating from the business.

In total, the items in this breakfast heist were worth about a shell-shocking $780.

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It's gonna get cold so take precautions

The National Weather Service is calling for very cold temperatures in the teens so get your house ready, drive carefully, look out for your pets, and the elderly. 

 

COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 15 to 20 degrees for Western Skagit County and the East Puget Sound Lowlands and as low as 20 to 25 degrees for the remaining areas.

* WHERE...Western Skagit County, Bellevue and Vicinity, East Puget Sound Lowlands, Everett and Vicinity, and Seattle and Vicinity.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.

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More tree lighting is coming to the Junction

The West Seattle Junction is about to shine even brighter. The WSJA Board of Directors unanimously approved an expansion of the tree lighting that was originally installed in 2022. 

Chris Mackay, Executive Director for the West Seattle Junction Associates explained:

 "Phase 1: Trees along Alaska (42nd Ave SW to California) will be the first to glow.

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West Seattle Recycling & Reuse Collection Event set for March 8

 

Got items that can't go in your home recycling cart or dumpsters? Bring them to our event on Saturday, March 8, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM! This annual event is free and open to all Seattle residents.

What's New?  This year, park your car in the South Seattle College north parking lot and walk your materials to each truck—no more waiting in long lines of cars! Note that early and late drop-offs will not be accepted, and trucks will leave once they're full.

Accepted Items:

  • Foam blocks

  • Household batteries (no damaged batteries)

  • Fluorescent tubes and bulbs (no broken bulbs, limit: 4 ft.)

  • Small, empty propane camping canisters

  • Small electronics (TVs, computers, etc.)

  • Small appliances (non-freon)

  • Paper for shredding (limit: 4 boxes of paper)

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Land use application filed for 8 story apartment bldg on Avalon Way

A Land Use Application to allow an 8-story, 86-unit apartment building at 3010 and 3014 Avalon Way SW has been filed with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. Parking for four vehicles. Existing buildings to be demolished. Early Design Guidance conducted under 3036362-EG.

This project has been in the works since 2020 and has gone through the Early Design Guidance process.

See the full design proposal here.

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Federal government to reconsider Duwamish Tribe’s status

The Duwamish Tribe has been granted a new opportunity to seek federal recognition, following a recent court ruling that ordered the Department of the Interior to reevaluate the tribe’s petition. This decision comes after over fifty years of persistent efforts by the Duwamish to prove their legitimacy to the U.S. government.

The Duwamish Tribe, descendants of Chief Seattle, have long fought for acknowledgment from the federal government. Their ancestral lands cover much of present-day King County. Despite signing a treaty in the 1800s ceding thousands of acres to the United States, the tribe's claims have been repeatedly denied over the past century, with federal officials arguing that the Duwamish had effectively ceased to exist, being absorbed into other Native American groups.

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Looking back to step ahead

By Beth Dayo

Looking back at life can be hard, especially during times we find ourselves stuck there. You know, when something went wrong, didn’t turn out as you wanted. Times you find yourself stuck replaying what happened on an endless feedback loop. In this scenario it’s easy to assume that reflecting on the past isn’t helpful—it feels like dwelling. The all too common adage these days, “Let it go.” But how?

Why Looking Back Can Feel Stuck

The usual way we revisit the past is from an energy of wanting or resisting—a literal trying to change what is now unchangeable. This kind of looking back is an attempt to avoid the emotion of the present as it is. Since there is no possibility of change the mind gets stuck here trying to resolve the unfelt emotion of the experience. 

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West Seattle Comedy Competition: Where your laughs mean everything

West Seattle is set to host a unique live comedy experience, "Washington's Funniest Mammal Comedy Competition," on Friday, February 7 and Saturday Feb. 8, 8pm at the Great American Diner and Bar 4752 California Ave SW.

This isn't just another comedy show; it's a high-stakes competition where audience members become the judges, wielding the power to make or break a comedian's dream.

The event is the first round of a statewide competition, where comedians will be vying for a $2,000 top prize. Ten comedians will take the stage each night, pouring their hearts out in the hopes of gaining the approval of the audience. The comedians may be more desperate for the audience's approval than for the prize itself, because the promoters say they  "never earned their parents’ approval either."

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Sports Watch 2-5-25
Sporting events worth keeping an eye on

 

By Tim Clinton
Sports Editor

 

High schools

Boys basketball

Chief Sealth pays a 7:30 p.m. Friday visit to Lincoln of Seattle and Ballard drops in on Blanchet at 8 p.m.

Tyee journeys to Charles Wright at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

 

Girls basketball

Ballard goes to Blanchet for 7 p.m. Friday action and Chief Sealth visits Rainier Beach at 7:30 p.m.

Tyee travels to Charles Wright at 5 p.m. Saturday.

 

Gymnastics

Mount Rainier hosts Kennedy Catholic and the rest of the North Puget Sound League's Class 4A division teams for a 1 p.m. Saturday meet.

 

Pros

Kraken

Seattle visits the Calgary Flames for 7 p.m. Saturday National Hockey League action before taking a two week All-Star break.

 

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Three Little Birds new location will be part of West Seattle Mercantile

Stepping into 3270 California Ave SW, the room buzzed with a unique creative energy, a testament to Jennifer Young’s vision. Jennifer, the owner, created this space to house not one, but four brands: Alair, Dylan, Kid-Friendly Footwear, and her first venture, Three Little Birds.

trike on the wall
The store is beautifully decorated with clever touches like this trike on the wall. Photo by Patrick Robinson

 

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