September 2025

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.

West Seattle Fall Wine Walk will wend it's way Sept. 19

The West Seattle Fall Wine Walk makes its return on Friday, September 19, from 5 PM to 9 PM.

You are invited to explore the Junction, with over 30 wineries pouring samples at more than 30 different locations.

For a ticket price of $37, participants will receive a comprehensive package designed for an enjoyable evening. Each ticket includes 14 tasting tickets, good for 1 oz pours from various wineries. Attendees will also take home a reusable Wine Walk tote, perfect for carrying any bottles purchased during the event, and a keepsake wine glass to remember the experience.

A significant draw for this year's event is the special offer: all bottles purchased during the Wine Walk will be TAX FREE. The West Seattle Junction Association even touts this as a "smart financial move" for those looking to stock up on their favorite wines.

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Seattle City Light to launch optional Time of Use Rate this fall for smarter energy management

Seattle City Light (SCL) is set to introduce an optional Time of Use (TOU) rate for residential and small/medium business customers starting in Fall 2025, an initiative designed to empower customers to better understand and manage their energy consumption. Initially announced for mid-2025, this new rate structure will allow customers to save money while contributing to a more efficient and reliable electric grid.

Under the TOU rate, the price of electricity will vary depending on the time of day it is used. Electricity will cost less during off-peak hours when demand is low, and more during peak hours when demand is high. This encourages customers to shift their energy-intensive activities to less expensive times, offering greater control over their electricity bills.

Understanding the Three-Tiered Pricing System

Seattle City Light's TOU rate operates on a three-tiered system: peak, mid-peak, and off-peak hours.

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South Transfer Station closure extended through September 10

If you've been wondering about where to take your junk and yard waste the last few weeks with the South Transfer station closed for safety updates since early August, that reopening has been moved to Sept. 10.

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has extended the temporary closure of the South Transfer Station, located at 130 S. Kenyon Street, until September 10, 2025, to allow critical safety upgrades and give the newly replaced tipping floor sufficient time to reach full strength before reopening to the public. This essential project involves replacing 35,000 square feet of tipping floor used for waste handling to ensure safe, efficient operations and to protect the well-being of staff and the public.

During the extended closure, SPU urges customers to postpone non-essential trips and to make use of alternative disposal options. Please note the following changes:

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Evergreen, Sealth and West Seattle varsity football: A look at the season ahead

Evergreen (Sea) Wolverines Football: A KingCo Season Preview

Led by Head Coaches Zach Hermsen and Aaron Pitts, the Wolverines enter the 2025 campaign with a renewed focus on fundamentals, conditioning, and team chemistry. The offseason was packed with high-intensity practices, intersquad scrimmages, and community-building events like the team BBQ at Evergreen Lake2—all signs of a program investing in its future.

Key Matchups

  • Sept 5 @ Pe Ell/Willapa Valley: A road opener that sets the tone

  • Sept 12 @ Highline: A local showdown with playoff implications

  • Sept 19 vs. Annie Wright: A home game that could be a turning point

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Northwest Seaport Alliance sees surge in imports amidst dip in truck transactions and stagnant vessel lifts

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has released its Weekly Volumes & Metrics Report for the week ending August 22nd, revealing a significant increase in international imports while simultaneously noting a dip in truck transactions and stagnant vessel lifts. The report, issued by Kate Nolan, Manager of Communication & Outreach for the NWSA, highlights a mixed picture for port activity.

For the week ending August 22nd, the NWSA reported:

• High International Imports: A total of 17,182 containers were imported. This represents a substantial increase:

    ◦ 33.6% higher than the 2025 year-to-date average of 12,860 containers.

    ◦ 26.4% higher than the 2024 weekly average of 13,592 containers.

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Panda Express opens with prizes, drums and a crowd

A new Panda Express restaurant opened in Westwood Village, on the east side of the shopping mall next to QFC Grocery on Thursday, Sept. 4 with a grand opening ceremony.

Panda ribbon cutting
Simon Lu, Panda Express Area Coach of Operations. was joined by Rachel Porter Exec. Dir of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Jordan Crowley for the ribbon cutting. Photo by John D. Skerratt
 

 

The ribbon cutting done by the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce featured some remarks by Simon Lu, Panda Express Area Coach of Operations. He noted that two more stores are scheduled to open in the Seattle area soon.

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Sports Watch 9-3-25
Sporting events worth keeping an eye on

 

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

High schools

Football

Chief Sealth hosts Hockinson for a 7 p.m. Friday game as Mount Rainier entertains Highline.

Ballard goes to Ingraham at the same time as Foster visits Nathan Hale and Evergreen travels to Pe Ell/Willipa Valley.

Kennedy Catholic gets a 1 p.m. Saturday visit from Bothell and West Seattle hits the road to LaSalle at 5 p.m.

 

Pros

Mariners

Seattle drops in on the Atlanta Braves for action at 4:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9:05:a.m. Sunday.

The Mariners come home to T-Mobile Park to take on the St. Louis Cardinals at 6:40 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and the Los Angeles Angels at the same time Thursday.

 

Seahawks

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Panda Express in Westwood Village Grand Opening Thursday

The new Panda Express location in Westwood Village, just north of the QFC grocery store is set to open at 10am on Thursday  Sept. 4, The store, which formerly was occupied by Pet Pros, has been under renovation for well over a year. It's a Panda Home "concept store" complete with red lanterns Chinatown signs, and a moon gate portal on the wall. The store will be open from 10:30 to 10pm daily.

The Grand Opening on Thursday  at 9:20 will feature a ribbon cutting from the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce and will give the first 80 customers a free T-shirt, a bag and panda present. There will be prizes and discounts offered throughout the day. Festivities  will include entertainment from Japanese Drum Band, Inochi Taiko.

The restaurant is a fast casual concept, and their top selling items include Orange Chicken, Beijing Beef and Honey Walnut Shrimp. Other dishes like Broccoli Beef and Mushroom Chicken are popular too, but these three consistently sell more.

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Seattle City Council Transportation Committee tackles sidewalk repairs and rolls out E-Cargo Bike program

The Seattle Transportation Committee of the Seattle City Council convened on September 2nd, 2025, for a crucial meeting that saw discussions on vital city infrastructure and innovative transportation solutions. Chaired by District 1 Councilmember Rob Saka, the committee addressed the ongoing challenges of the city's extensive sidewalk network and introduced a pioneering e-cargo bike permit program aimed at boosting climate goals and urban delivery efficiency.

Focus on Sidewalks: Repair, Construction, and Equity Concerns

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