Evergreen High School Community Grand Opening will share the new school with the public Oct. 9
Evergreen High School will open its doors to the White Center and greater Highline community on October 9 for self-guided tours
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September 2025
Here's your White Center Oktoberfest Celebration Guide - Sept 20
Get ready to raise your steins and shout "Prost!" because White Center is gearing up for its first annual Oktoberfest this Saturday, September 20th. From 2 PM to 8 PM, the streets of White Center will transform into a vibrant Bavarian celebration, promising a day filled with laughter, delicious food, local brews, and plenty of fun activities.
This isn't just any festival; it's a "Rat City Oktoberfest", complete with its own charming rat mascot in Lederhosen, ready to welcome you with a hearty "Guten Tag, B******!". Get ready to "waltz and Prost" your way through participating businesses, as they pull out all the stops for this exciting community event.
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Wine & Jazz Night at The Center Oct. 2
Snag your ticket today for Wine & Jazz Night, a fundraiser for The Center for Active Living.
Savor tastings from local wineries Welcome Road Winery, Viscon Cellars and Pine Lake Cellars plus distiller Lodgepole Distilling, complemented by a delectable charcuterie spread by Annalise.
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Early notice: West Seattle Harvest Festival coming up Oct. 26
Sunday, October 26th, 2025 from 11AM to 2 PM
Gather your monsters for a good ol’ fashioned Trick or Treat in the Junction on Sunday, October 26th.
- Marching band and costume parade kicks off the event
- Seattle Thrillers performance in the All-Ways intersection
- Trick-or-treating along California Ave with a focus on fun activities 11 AM - 2 PM
- A La Mode Pie Eating contest (adults and kids)
- Chili Cook-off begins at 11A till the chili's gone
If interested in being a sponsor or having an activity booth, please sign-up HERE.
https://wsjunction.wufoo.com/forms/srh63sc05b039k/
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Washington prepares for major quake readiness with International ShakeOut Day on October 16
Millions of people across Washington and around the globe are gearing up to participate in this year's International ShakeOut Day, an annual earthquake drill designed to enhance safety and preparedness for major seismic events. Scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Great Washington ShakeOut encourages individuals, families, schools, businesses, and government agencies to practice vital earthquake safety procedures.
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Shots damage windows on Harbor Ave SW building; No one hurt
At least 13 shots were fired from the parking lot at the Don Armeni boat launch on Wednesday night just before midnight, destroying at least six windows and damaging two others in the building at 1307 Harbor Ave. SW.
The parking lot that had been closed during the summer months is now open.
Glass from the windows on the fourth floor fell to the street, No one was injured.
Harbor Ave SW was briefly closed for an investigation.
The building owned by YMSA is an entity of Youngone Corp. of South Korea, a manufacturer and distributor of sports gear and outdoor apparel.
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Northwest Seaport Alliance sees metrics dip in late August, tariff case looms
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), encompassing the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, reported a general downturn in its weekly volumes and metrics for the final full week of August, with most key indicators showing declines. The data, released in its September 10, 2025, Weekly Volumes & Metrics Report, indicated a continuation of week-over-week fluctuations, though truck transactions provided a solitary bright spot.
International imports for the week ending August 29 were down 26% from the prior week and 18.6% compared to the August 2024 weekly average. A total of 12,688 containers were imported during this period, which is 1.3% less than the 2025 year-to-date average and 6.7% below the 2024 weekly average.
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Romance on Alki Beach wins the day, and a woman's heart
People driving on Alki Ave SW on Wednesday night were slowing down and people strolling by were stopping at an unusual sight. On the sand stood a large scale heart outline made of fresh roses with pillows, a blanket, electric candles, a bottle of Martinelli's cider, cake, and most importantly, the words BE MY GIRLFRIEND spelled out in illuminated letters.
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Shooting leads to abandoned chase, gun recovery and an arrest
Information from Seattle Police Blotter
At 11:41pm on Tuesday, patrol responded to a report of property damage in progress with possible shots fired in the 7900 block of 9 Ave SW.
Officers arrived to a chaotic scene with opposing stories being reported with suspects possibly having fled in a vehicle. This vehicle was located and a brief pursuit was initiated until involvement information was determined to terminate the pursuit.
Despite conflicting reports, investigating officers determined that a shooting had occurred and conducted a community caretaking search of the home. A male located hiding inside during this search was found to have a protection order with one of the involved parties.
Evidence suggested that the shooting likely originated from inside the home.
Consent was granted by the homeowner and a handgun consistent with the evidence was found hidden inside.
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Seattle prepares for crucial comprehensive plan hearing; Council weighs over 100 amendments
Seattle's future development and growth are at the forefront as the City Council prepares for a major public hearing on September 12 regarding the proposed "One Seattle Plan," a significant update to the city's Comprehensive Plan. This 20-year vision guides decisions on housing, jobs, transportation, utilities, parks, and other public assets. The Council's Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan, chaired by Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth and comprising all nine Councilmembers, is currently reviewing the proposal.
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