April 2025

Hundreds of people carrying signs and making their voices (and opinions) known lined California Ave SW on Saturday Aprl 19 in protest of the Trump Administration's policies. Promoted by www.WestSeattleIndivisible.com the people were met with honks of approval by passing motorists and lots of thumbs up.

There were people gathered at more than a dozen of street corners along the avenue, some marching to join the biggest group at the West Seattle Junction.

Though not formally affilated with the national protest under the banner of 50501 (meaning 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement) there were in fact many thousands across the nation engaging in similar events. 

 After 70 years on the current campus, the time has come to say goodbye to Evergreen High School before we move into the new school.

EHS alumni and community members are invited back one last time to say farewell:

Saturday, June 14, 2025
12:00 - 2:00pm
830 SW 116th St, Seattle

The school will be offering light refreshments in the cafeteria and open up a few spaces (field, gym, library and 200 building) for alumni to walk through, reminisce and take pictures.

(1959 Forester yearbook -- the first one!)

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

#2025-102138/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch:

At 3:14 am on Thursday morning, officers responded to a vehicle that was on fire in the middle of the street located in the 2700 block of Southwest Othello Street. SFD responded and the vehicle was burned badly.

Officers eventually were able to locate a VIN, and the vehicle was an SPD stolen.

The vehicle was used in a shooting in King County’s jurisdiction. A KCSO Detective was notified, and the vehicle was towed to their location. ABS was notified about the incident. FM5 was notified.

Residents gathered at the Alki Bathhouse on Thursday, April 17th, for a meeting hosted by the Alk Community Council to discuss plans and concerns for the upcoming summer season. The meeting, led by Council President Charlotte Starck, aimed to foster a collaborative approach between the community and city leaders in maintaining public safety and preserving the beauty of the Alki neighborhood.

District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka shared news about new legislation regarding traffic safety cameras.

On April 15, the Transportation Committee met related to important legislation authorizing the expansion and new deployment of automated traffic safety cameras. In light of changes to Washington state law in 2024, the City drafted legislation to comply with state law and began the process of deploying this important camera technology for those neighborhoods that were asking for it. This legislation builds on the actions our Council has taken to support camera technology and on my efforts to support this crucial technology.  

The Morgan Community Association (MoCA) held its quarterly meeting on April 6, 2025, at a new venue, the West Seattle Church of the Nazarene, addressing a packed agenda ranging from crime statistics and development updates to welcoming a new local business and hearing from Seattle Police Department's Community Service Officers (CSOs). President Deb Barker thanked Pastor Shawn and the church for hosting, noting the impressive renovation of the space.

Crime Down in Morgan Junction

Information from the Seattle Police Blotter

Seattle Police arrested a 30-year-old man early Wednesday morning after he brandished a knife and harassed three teenage girls near Alki Beach.

At about 6:12 a.m., dispatchers received a report of a man with a weapon harassing females near Alki Avenue Southwest and 63rd Avenue Southwest. Officers responded and found a man matching the caller’s description walking south on Alki Avenue Southwest. Police detained him, identified him as the suspect, and took him into custody. Officers recovered the knife at the scene.

A 48-year-old woman told police the suspect had approached her earlier near the Alki Bathhouse while she walked her dog. She said he shouted something unintelligible and growled at her before walking away when she told him to back off.