September 2025

Beyond the Empty Nest: "The Roommate" promises laughter, secrets, and reinvention at ArtsWest

Prepare for an audacious comedy that challenges expectations and sparks thought as ArtsWest Theater brings Jen Silverman’s acclaimed play, "The Roommate," to its stage for Season 2025-2026. Directed by Kathryn Van Meter, this production, running from September 25 to October 19, promises to be a "sharp, funny, and emotionally layered two-hander" that delves into the unexpected turns life can take.

At its heart, "The Roommate" introduces audiences to Sharon, a recently divorced, middle-aged empty nester in Iowa City who finds herself adrift, having "lost who she is". Seeking to fill the quiet of her suburban home, she takes on a roommate. Enter Robyn, a mysterious and edgy woman hailing from the Bronx, who, as the play unfolds, may be "trying to escape who she’s become".

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Sports Watch 9-10-25
Sporting events worth keeping an eye on

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

High schools

Football

Highline hosts Evergreen for a 7 p.m. Friday game as Chief Sealth entertains Franklin, Foster travels to Clover Park, West Seattle to Interlake, Ballard to Garfield and Kennedy Catholic to Sumner.

Mount Rainier goes to Yakima to play Eisenhower at 1 p.m. Saturday.

 

Pros

Mariners

Seattle gets visits from the Los Angeles Angels at 7:10 p.m. Friday, 6:40 p.m. Saturday and 1:10 p.m. Sunday at T-Mobile Park before traveling to Kansas City to take on the Royals at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and 11:10 a.m. Thursday.

 

Seahawks

Seattle goes to Pittsburgh to play the Steelers in National Football League action at 10 a.m. Sunday.

 

Sounders

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Bird rescued by clean up crew; A Cleaner Alki team came to help

The community clean up team, A Cleaner Alki, headed by Erik Bell was about to go about their business of "sprucing up" an area on the Alki Trail at the blind corner on the bike path near the bridge when they spotted a bird entangled in fishing line...but it wasn't in the water.

Greg Haapla, team member said the bird, a seagull was, "hanging from a streetlight by its foot that was entangled in fishing line. We parked the van on the sidewalk. Put a ladder on top and we both climbed onto the roof of the van. I held the ladder as Erik climbed and then I handed him a 16' long pole saw which he dropped once. Once the bird was cut loose it landed and started walking but appeared it couldn't fly so Erik grabbed it and we put it on a big brown paper bag and took it with us. He called a bird rescue he knows and they came to where we were working and picked it up."

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Jennifer's View: Your friends aren't normal

By Jennifer Carrasco

When I lived in Manila I formed friendships with many musicians, artists, and writers. It was fun, and often chaotic. When I was squished in a tiny Manila taxi with my musician friends while they were shouting and pointing different directions at once it felt like I was traveling with The Muppets.

 

hobbits
ToThe Hobbit crew. Pidoy is the tallest in the center.

 

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Taste of West Seattle 2025: A culinary celebration with a musical twist returns!

Get ready, foodies and music lovers! The highly anticipated Taste of West Seattle is making its grand return on Thursday, September 25th, promising an evening of exquisite flavors and vibrant entertainment. Hosted at the beautiful Hall at Fauntleroy, this year's event is set to be a memorable experience, showcasing the best of West Seattle's culinary scene.

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West Seattle Clothesline needs a new home

Information from West Seattle Food Bank

The Clothesline, a free community clothing bank operated by West Seattle Food Bank, must find new space by the end of 2025 due to the sale of its current host property. 

“The Clothesline is a simple idea with a profound impact – dignity. It gives people the chance to choose clothing that fits their lives, their needs and their style — the same way any of us would want to shop,” said Fran Yeatts, Executive Director of the West Seattle Food Bank. “That dignity is what makes this program so powerful and why finding it a new home is so urgent."

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Art of Music for Thursday's Art Walk will feature Trevor Ras, Katydids, Bob Antolin/Chet Corpt Duo

The next free admission Art of Music performances presented by the West Seattle Junction Association are coming up on Second Thursday Art Walk Evening September 11 at four locations—two of them are in the Alaska Junction (Click here to view the Alaska Junction flier featuring both):

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Sports Roundup 9-6-25

 

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

Football

Mt. Rainier 38, Highline 20

The Rams outgunned the Pirates in the season opener for both teams Friday.

 

Chief Sealth 33, Hockinson 6

The Seahawks soared to a non-league victory at home as their season opened Friday.

 

Pe Ell/Willipa Valley 41, Evergreen 8

Evergreen hit the road for its opener Friday and took a lopsided loss.

 

Foster 26, Nathan Hale 7

The Bulldogs broke into their new season with a road win Saturday night.

 

Bothell 33, Kennedy Catholic 28

Kennedy Catholic hosted Bothell for a non-league opener Saturday afternoon and came up short.

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Seattle prepares for major zoning overhaul with public hearing set for September 12

Seattle's urban landscape is on the cusp of a significant transformation as the City Council gears up for a pivotal public hearing on September 12 to finalize amendments to the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan. This 20-year roadmap outlines the city's strategy for growth, equity, and land use, with profound implications for neighborhoods across the city.

Residents will have their chance to offer public comment on the proposed amendments during sessions scheduled for 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM on September 12. Following this, a council vote is anticipated between September 17 and 19, unless amendments are withdrawn.

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Bruce Fellows Hone

Bruce Fellows Hone was born in Seattle, Washington on March 6, 1947, to Dorothy and JD Hone. He grew up in the Seattle area before briefly attending Central Washington University and then enlisting in the Air Force. After the Air Force, Bruce made his way to Davenport, Iowa where he attended Palmer Chiropractic College. He graduated with honors in 1973 and returned to the Seattle area to start practicing chiropractic. Chiropractic quickly became his calling and passion in life.