November 2023

A juvenile Humpback whale first seen July 30, 2022 was seen in various locations around Elliott Bay on Thursday, Nov. 30. it was first seen with mother 'Smiley' number BCY0995 or CRC-17358. This was the third day it had been seen in the bay.

The King County Water Taxi slowed as it approached Seacrest Park after seeing the whale and people rushed out on the deck and could be heard cheering as the whale came to the surface and showed its fluke.

According to Kersti Muul, Wildlife Biologist, Urban Conservation Specialist  "Smiley's last calf was 3 years old ,named Chip when struck by the Mukilteo ferry in July 2020"

The West Seattle Junction is hosting its second annual Light Costume Contest as part of GLOWS-(Glorious Lights of West Seattle). The best costume that expresses the GLOWS theme in lights wins but individuals, groups, kids and even pets can win!

Come to the Junction for the Hometown Holidays event on Dec. 9 before 4pm. 

Here's the schedule:

The Burien City Council passed a motion by a 4-3 vote to accept the funding from King County for 35 pallet shelters and $1 million in funding for people lacking shelter in the City of Burien. They had been denied an extension last week so a final vote was critical on Nov. 27.

Every year, the Burien City Council honors community members who make outstanding contributions to our community by presenting them with the Citizen of the Year award. Recipients are nominated by Burien residents.

Nomination Instructions

Do you know someone who has improved the quality of life in Burien? Do you know of a program or organization that has helped others in the community? Help us recognize that person or organization for their contribution to the Burien.

Nominations are accepted throughout the year. The City is currently accepting nominations for 2024 Citizen of the Year, to be awarded in 2024. 

Nominations due February 9, 2024.

Send the full name of the person you are nominating, a short statement describing why they deserve to be honored, and any links or supporting documents to:

by Officer Shawn Weismiller Seattle Police Blotter

A 19-year-old male suspect is in custody and a 51-year-old male was injured after a shooting in Ballard Sunday afternoon. 

Shortly after 12:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a male shot in the 1400 block of Northwest 67th Street. Police arrived and located the male victim with a gunshot wound. Seattle Fire Department personnel arrived and transported the victim to Harborview Medical Center in serious, but stable condition. 

Officers were able to identify and arrest the suspect at a nearby residence. Gun Violence Reduction Unit Detectives responded to the scene and are working to establish the exact circumstances that led up to the shooting.

A firearm was recovered during the investigation.

The suspect was booked into King County Jail for Investigation of assault.