Oktoberfest is back at the Highland Park Corner Store October 4.
They are located at 7789 Highland Park Way SW.
Gather with friends under the tent for beers & brats, pretzels & polka, games & good times.
It’s all happening Saturday October 4 from 12-7pm.
Don’t miss hammerschlagen and the stein hoist competitions in the afternoon.
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) reported a significant decline in key metrics for the first week of September compared to the same period in 2024, signaling a notable downturn in port activity.
The report, which covers the week ending September 5, 2025, shows double-digit percentage drops across international imports, truck transactions, and vessel lifts.
International imports saw the steepest decline, plunging by nearly 40% compared to the weekly average for September 2024.
For the week ending September 5, the ports of Seattle and Tacoma handled 10,260 imported containers, a stark contrast to the September 2024 weekly average of 16,936.
This figure also represents a 24.5% decrease from the weekly average for all of 2024.
Other key indicators also pointed to a slowdown.
Xavier Smith’s journey from European pro basketball star to rising comedic force is anything but conventional. Now rooted in Seattle, he’s channeling that same competitive fire into laughter with his weekly stand-up showcase, They’re Just Jokes, every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Jet City Labs (4547 California Ave SW, Suite A).
Smith’s evolution into comedy wasn’t a pivot—it was a revelation. After years playing professionally overseas including seasons in Spain and Italy), he returned to his hometown and found a new stage: the mic. What started as open mics in Seattle quickly escalated into a deeper pursuit, eventually leading him to New York City, where he sharpened his craft and absorbed the rhythm of the scene.
“Comedy gave me the same adrenaline rush as basketball,” Smith says. “But this time, I got to be fully myself. New York helped me find my voice. Seattle gave me the room to turn up the volume.”
Sunsetting the Capital Campaign Celebration
WHITE CENTER FOOD BANK, 10016 16th Ave SW
OCTOBER 2nd, 2025, 4-6pm
Join White Center Food Bank to celebrate the significant achievement of raising just over 10 million dollars to buy their property and turn a former tortilla factory into a beautiful, welcoming space of belonging for the White Center community. To celebrate paying off their construction loan and closing their capital campaign, all are invited to the food bank on October 2nd from 4-6pm for food, drinks and community.
Information from Seattle Police Blotter
#2025-269000/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch/W1:
At 9:16pm Sunday Sept. 14, an incident occurred at the 3400 BLK of 60 Ave SW. The victim and suspect live together and have dated in the past.
The suspect wanted the victim to drive her to the weed shop, and he declined.
The suspect became angry, and an argument ensued.
The victim attempted to de-escalate by trying to leave.
The suspect blocked the door, and when he attempted to leave, she struck him in the groin.
The victim eventually was able to exit the residence.
The victim returned approximately twenty minutes later to retrieve his cellphone and the suspect got in between him and the door.
The suspect pulled out a knife. The suspect made threats to kill the victim and insisted that he wasn’t leaving.
After a while, the victim saw an opportunity to exit.
By Jennifer Carrasco
During the year we lived in a big house on Taft Avenue in Manila, I gave birth to my son Carlos and I learned a lot about communal living with 13 people.
My best friend Norma and her partner Ben lived in one bedroom, our other friend Mancia Garchitorena lived in another bedroom, and our house girls Vacion, Charing, and my yaya Ophelia and a couple of cousins from Bicol Province slept on mats in the living room. Ric and I got the master bedroom.
West Seattle just got a whole lot tastier with the arrival of Cave 17, a new ghost kitchen that's rapidly becoming the go-to destination for gourmet pasta enthusiasts. Located at 4611 36th Ave SW #2713, Seattle, WA 98126, this innovative eatery, which is part of the Distinguished Foods Kitchen, is redefining comfort food with its bold, high-quality dishes.
It was founded by three lifelong friends, Xavier Smith, Herman Buchanan, and Douglas Russell all graduates of O'Dea High school.
The trio share a deep love for pasta and their local community. Cave 17 operates on a simple yet profound philosophy: "friendship, flavor, and the dream of bringing people together through food". While it functions as a ghost kitchen, specializing in takeout and delivery, the founders are dedicated to fostering a genuine sense of community, "one plate of pasta at a time."
West Seattle Indivisible is set to host a significant community event, the "Peace For All Rally and Human Banner Project," on Sunday, September 21, 2025. This event, coinciding with the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, aims to gather Seattle residents to advocate for peace at local, national, and global levels.
The highlight of the day will be the formation of a 1000-person "Peace For All" human banner along the West Seattle waterfront on Harbor Ave. SW. Participants will spell out the message with downtown Seattle serving as a backdrop. Drone documentation is planned to memorialize the event for media distribution.
The message will read: PEACE FOR ALL.. spelled out by the people themselves, visible from above.
Each letter requires about 100 people to formulate the letter.
By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
Mt. Rainier 21, Eisenhower 0
The Rams rallied for a decisive road win Saturday afternoon in Yakima to improve to 2-0 in non-league play.
Chief Sealth 20, Franklin 0
Chief Sealth also won by shutout Friday to run its record to 2-0.
Ballard 41, Garfield 7
Ballard bagged a big win over the Bulldogs in its opener Friday.
West Seattle 14, Interlake 7
The Wildcats also won Friday to open their season.
Elma 31, Highline 28
The Pirates played Elma instead of Evergreen on Friday and took a close loss.
Sumner 28, Kennedy Catholic 0
Kennedy Catholic was blanked at Sumner in Friday action.
West Seattle Community Gleaning Day happened on Saturday, September 13, 2025, and is a local initiative focused on reducing food waste and supporting hunger relief efforts. This community-driven event aims to ensure that perfectly good food reaches those in need rather than going to waste.
The West Seattle Rotary Club was out visiting the yards of folks who had fruit to donate. Mike Price the organizer for Rotary and his associate comprised one of four teams who fanned out across West Seattle. Price reported “I am happy to report that our team was able to glean a total of 841 lbs of fruit today! Grapes, apples, plums & pears will be enjoyed by those in our community that are in need”
