April 2025

Blue Moon Burgers on Alki windows smashed

According to staff at Blue Moon Burgers, more than $7000 worth of damage was done by a 17 year male on Sunday morning. The Alki Ave SW restaurant was attacked they said shortly before employees arrived for work.. They said the 17 year old suspect "said the aliens were coming"

it will take a week and a half to replace since the repairs require custom glass sizes.

The suspect was taken into custody by Seattle Police.

Blue Moon Burgers remains open.

You can find them online here.  https://bluemoonburgers.com/

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Special Olympics Washington issues urgent call for volunteers for upcoming spring competitions

Special Olympics Washington is urgently seeking community members and corporate groups to fill hundreds of volunteer roles for their upcoming spring season events1. These crucial volunteer opportunities support athletes participating in various competitions across the state.

According to a recent announcement from Special Olympics Washington, their largest events of the regular season are facing a significant need for volunteer support1. Both group and individual volunteers are encouraged to sign up.

 

SO EVENTS

 

Several upcoming events are in particular need of volunteers:

• April NW/SW Regional 19 Swimming Competitions: This event will be held at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.

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Sports Roundup 4-6-25

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

Baseball

Tyee 20, Foster 0

Tyee trounced the Bulldogs in Friday's action.

 

Chief Sealth 10, Franklin 0

Chief Sealth also won a lopsided shutout Friday.

 

Ingraham 3, Ballard 2

Ballard was edged by Ingraham on Friday.

 

Lakeside 7, West Seattle 3

Lakeside dunked the Wildcats in a Friday game.

 

Cedarcrest 12, Evergreen 2

Evergreen was topped Friday by Cedarcrest.

 

Kennedy 12, Tahoma 5

Kennedy Catholic clobbered the Bears on Thursday.

 

West Seattle 10, Franklin 0

West Seattle triumphed Wednesday over the Quakers.

 

Ballard 4, O'Dea 0

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REMINDER: West Seattle High School Class of '75 to Celebrate 50th Reunion

The West Seattle High School (WSHS) Class of 1975 is gearing up to celebrate their 50th reunion on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 6 PM to 10 PM at the West Seattle Golf Course.

Reunion Details

• Location: West Seattle Golf Course, 4470 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 981261

• Activities: The reunion will feature a "no host bar" and an Italian buffet including Caesar Salad, Baked Lasagna, Marinated Chicken Breast with Grilled Onions and Bell Peppers, Tortellini with Alfredo Sauce, Bread Sticks, and Dessert. Attendees can dance the night away in the beautifully decorated ballroom.

• Admission: $60 per person, covering the buffet, entertainment, and ballroom.

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REMINDER: Junction Rock Walk fundraiser promises tasty beverages on April 11

The West Seattle Junction Association is hosting Rock Walk, a fundraiser to enhance the music programming at Summer Fest 2025.

The event will take place Friday, April 11th, from 5:00 – 9:00 PM.

Features of Rock Walk:

• Located in the heart of West Seattle Junction

• A dynamic tasting event featuring wine, cider, beer, and spirits

• 30 businesses will serve as sip stops

• 32 beverage providers (two locations will have double the options!)

• 12 tasting choices per person

• A tasting glass

• A tote bag for bottle purchases

• A map of all locations

Check-in Locations:

• Jet City Labs – 4547 California Ave SW

• John L. Scott Realty – 4445 California Ave SW

Merchant Beverage Pairings:

• And Arlen ~ Pine Lake Cellars

• Bakery Nouveau ~ T2 Cellar

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West Seattle Rhodies FC schedule is out; Catch some great women's soccer this year

 The West Seattle Rhodies FC and West Seattle Junction FC. are excited to bring high-level soccer to the community for a second season  their upcoming game schedules are below

 Location: Home Games @ Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex, 2600 SW Thistle St, Seattle, WA 98126 / Away Games Vary
 

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Rod Long headlining Cozy Comedy at Great American Diner

Cozy Comedy is back in the heart of West Seattle at the Great American Diner and Bar Thursday April 3.

 Produced and hosted by West Seattle comedians, with guest comics from all over the state dropping in before  headliner Rod Long takes the stage 

A Seattle comedy legend, Rod Long brings his hilarity to West Seattle’s best local entertainment gem; Jokes at the Junction. Long is a past winner of both the Seattle International Comedy Competition and Emerald City’s Funniest Person Competition. He has performed from Tacoma to Tokyo and many venues in between. Rod has also shared the stage with musical legends including Anita Baker, Smokey Robinson, and the Temptations.

 Tickets are here

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Sports Watch 4-3-25
Sporting events worth keeping an eye on

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

High schools

Baseball

Tyee entertains Foster for a 3:30 p.m. Friday game and Evergreen journeys to Cedarcrest at 4 p.m. as West Seattle travels to Lakeside.

Ballard visits Ingraham at 5 p.m. and Chief Sealth hosts Franklin at 7 p.m.

Tyee gets a 3:30 p.m. Monday visit from Cedarcrest as Highline visits Lindbergh, and Evergreen entertains Renton at 4 p.m. as Chief Sealth hosts Nathan Hale.

Ballard pays a 6:30 p.m. visit to Eastside Catholic and West Seattle hosts Seattle Academy at 7 p.m.

At 7 p.m. Tuesday it will be Mount Rainier at Tahoma and Kennedy Catholic at Kentridge.

Highline entertains Evergreen at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday as Foster hosts Interlake.

Kennedy Catholic comes home to play Kentridge at 4 p.m. as Mount Rainier hosts Tahoma and Ballard entertains Eastside Catholic.

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Sound Transit board discusses CEO performance, addresses public concerns including West Seattle Town Hall request

The Sound Transit Executive Committee convened on Thursday, April 3, 2025, to discuss various agency matters, including the establishment of performance standards for the new CEO, Dow Constantine, and to hear public comments, which included a request for a town hall meeting in West Seattle regarding the light rail extension.

The meeting commenced with roll call, establishing the presence of committee members Claudia Balducci, Cassie Franklin, Bruce Harrell, Ryan Mello, Julie Meredith, Christina Walker, and Dave Somers, with Chair Somers presiding. Following brief opening remarks and the acting CEO's statement that there was no report, the committee moved to public comment.

Public Calls for West Seattle Town Hall and CEO Accountability

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