West Seattle Ledger Off patr Sun, 10/25/2026 - 7:00pm
Tonight’s spotlight falls on an elaborate setup of Halloween decorations that will be open for walkthroughs again Sunday night, and on Halloween: West Seattle Neighbors — Come Visit COUNTY FEAR! We’ve turned our ya...
Westside Seattle Crime Report Off patr Sat, 10/24/2026 - 9:50pm
(October 2025 photo by Dave Gershgorn) What coho salmon need most right now to get into Fauntleroy Creek is rain, notes longtime creek steward Judy Pickens. That’s not in the forecast for tomorrow, but you can offe...
Police are investigating a confirmed case of gunfire in the 4100 block of 25th SW [map]. A resident called 911 to say a bullet came through their door around 5:40 pm; police are there and told dispatch the “single ...
(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand) Only at Alki can you take a break from business-district trick-or-treating to snag a photo op with Puget Sound as a backdrop! That’s just one of the scenes we caught during this af...
(WSB photos) 5:05 PM: That’s Cabin #3, hosted by Tilden School (WSB sponsor), one of the schools, businesses, and organizations that have taken over Camp Long cabins for Trail or Treat – you can even meet the...
One person was killed, and four more were injured following an early Saturday morning crash in Auburn, the Auburn Police Department said.
Seattle police are investigating a shooting in a Northgate neighborhood Saturday morning that left vehicles and homes riddled with bullets and scattered more than 80 shell casings in the area.
Officers said a crash involving two vehicles took place at the intersection. Then, one of the vehicles involved left the roadway and hit the 16-year-old as he was standing on a nearby sidewalk.
That’s the West Seattle Junction ballot drop box, currently the fourth busiest in King County. King County Elections stats show that 16.5 percent of voters in City Council District 1 have returned their ballots so ...
1:46 PM: SPD and SFD are in the 4600 block of 35th SW [map] because someone was stabbed in the arm. We don’t know the circumstances yet but officers told dispatch that they are looking for a suspect described as ma...
A man from Portland died on Thursday after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed on Interstate 5 in Clark County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
All fee-charging U.S. national parks will waive admission this Tuesday to celebrate the birthday of former President Teddy Roosevelt.
Two high school football games in Washington were canceled Friday night due to separate threats of violence, leading to the arrest of a 14-year-old.
By Erica C. Barnett Monday, October 19 Greater Seattle: We’re Number 1 (in Home Listings Jump); Small Biz is in… The post This Week on PubliCola: Council Approves Phased-In RV Ban, Council Candidates Describe Their...
By Erica C. Barnett Monday, October 19 Greater Seattle: We’re Number 1 (in Home Listings Jump); Small Biz is in… The post This Week on PubliCola: Council Approves Phased-In RV Ban, Council Candidates Describe Their...
(WSB photo) Still time to safely get rid of expired, unneeded, etc. medication during the fall Drug Take-Back Day at the Southwest Precinct (2300 SW Webster). That’s Crime Prevention Coordinator Jennifer Satterwhite with...
The Backstage Experience interviews famous Hollywood actors and more.
Seattle voters face a choice to renew the Seattle Transit Measure on November 3, ramping up even more King County Metro bus service within the city. Transit advocates Ashwin and Zachary lay out the reasons voters should ...
(WSB photos) Think snow! The 2026 West Seattle Ski and Snowboard Swap is on – two days of shopping for gear you need for the winter sports to come. It’s presented by Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) but h...
It's fall trout fishing season in the Pacific Northwest! The crew is out on Spencer Lake on a beautiful autumn day with Michael Handy of Drifters Fishing Guide on the hunt for big rainbow trout. The Old Goat Lures and do...
The Washington Department of Health has issued a recall for select lots of Lucky Hook Farm goat milk due to a potential lack of pasteurization.
(WSB photos) An award-winning author came to Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor) last night to talk with readers in person. Pam Houston read from her new book of essays, “Animals Taught Me Ever...
PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG As previewed here, the Chief Sealth International High School girls’ soccer team celebrated Senior Night at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex on Thursday, in their last re...
Kizuki Ramen to close West Seattle location after 10 years Off patr Sat, 10/24/2026 - 7:28am
It’s almost time to change the clocks again.
Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
We start today’s mega-list with a traffic note: LOW BRIDGE CLOSURE: The West Seattle low bridge is scheduled to close to drivers at 7 am today, reopening by 4 am Monday. SDOT says the path on the bridge will remain...
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is doubling down on closing the Department of Education.
(Reader photo – some of the damage left behind) Police are looking for a hit-run driver who is reported to have hit several cars, and almost hit pedestrians, toward the east end of the Alki Avenue business district...
Seattle Public Schools superintendent Ben Shuldiner said earlier this year that he wouldn’t rule out school closures, and it appears he meant it. In notes this afternoon to families of at least six schools – ...
Several Washington counties have accepted Gov. Bob Ferguson's offer of deploying National Guard members at ballot boxes to ensure election security.
One man was found dead Friday morning after an RV caught fire and exploded in Spanaway.
7:16 PM: Seattle Fire has a “fire in building” response headed to the 4100 block of 39th SW. Updates to come. 7:22 PM: All but a few units have been canceled. 7:54 PM: SFD spokesperson Hilton Almond tells WSB...
KUOW’s All Things Considered asked about efforts to keep Washington state schools safe, including physical safety measures on school campuses, how threats are assessed and prevented, and funding for those efforts. The Wa...
A hearing in Utah for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, ended Friday without the judge setting a date for the start of Robinson's murder trial.
Weeds are a bane for farmers and home gardeners, but a Redmond-based tech company thinks artificial intelligence can help.
1. Kristine Moreland, whose group The More We Love received city funding last year to run shelter in Renton for… The post Campaign Fizz: The More We Love Promotes Anti-Tax Initiative, Former Candidate Spams Voters ...
1. Kristine Moreland, whose group The More We Love received city funding last year to run shelter in Renton for… The post Campaign Fizz: The More We Love Promotes Anti-Tax Initiative, Former Candidate Spams Voters ...
The U.S. Department of Justice informed King County Elections Director Julie Wise this week that the administration is sending election monitors for the Nov. 3 midterms. It’s unclear what role federal election monitors w...
Whether you're looking for a real-life thrill or just want to chill in your costume, here are eight spooktacular ways to celebrate Halloween in Seattle this month.
Weekend Service Impacts Routes 1, 3, 4, 7, 13, 36, 70, 125, RapidRide C, D, and E Lines will have stop #558 3rd Avenue & Seneca Street (northbound) relocated from 8...
Pop culture is inspiring the next generation of baby names. Discover the trends expected to shape parents’ choices in 2027.
Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans is rolling out a new sentencing alternative. The program bears some similarities to community court, which ended in 2022.
At a public forum Monday, Sound Transit renewed its promise to connect Ballard with the regional Link light rail system.  But after repeated delays, local advocates say they’re tired of ... Read more
Employees are concerned about a new contract that would exempt some workers from health care coverage based on the number of hours they work.
Parts of Mississippi’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools can take effect after the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that blocked enforcement.
A 3-year-old boy died four days before his 4th birthday after he grabbed his dad’s gun and shot himself in the drive-thru of a Florida fast food restaurant.
In a new interview, former “Jon & Kate Plus 8" star Collin Gosselin opened up about alleged childhood abuse, his strained relationship with his mother Kate Gosselin, and finding strength on FOX’s television series “Speci...
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