October 2025

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

#2025-295378/Southwest Precinct/First Watch/W3:

At 5:49am on Thursday a victim stated that their car was stolen and a shot had been fired. Victim told Officers that they had met the suspects in Sea-Tac and decided to drive around with them.

They stated that they drove around for several hours and ended up in the West Seattle area. Victim stated that the suspect pulled out a firearm and fired a shot into the air. The suspect then pointed the gun at the victim’s head demanding the vehicle. The victim complied. A few hours passed between the incident and the call to 911.

The victim was given transport back to Sea-Tac.

An area check was negative in results.

The southern resident orcas return to central Puget Sound each year, following winter salmon runs. Welcome the Orcas is a series of community events to celebrate their return.This year's activities include a kickoff at Elliott Bay Brewery, a Pod Passport game, a writing contest, and of course, watching southern residents from shore. Join us for one or all! Visit thewhaletrail.org to learn more.

Kickoff, Elliott Bay Brewery, Thursday October 16th, 5:30 to 8:30. Celebrate the orcas with the Whale Trail Board and special guests. For every pint of Orca Pale Ale sold, Elliott Bay will donate $1 to The Whale Trail! 

Pod Passport Activity. We're partnering with businesses around the peninsula for this fun and free community game. How it works:

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

High schools

Football

The now 4-0 West Seattle Wildcats visit Lakeside of Seattle for 7 p.m. Thursday action this week.
Foster entertains Evergreen at the same time Friday as Mount Rainier hosts Kentwood at Highline Memorial and Ballard gets a visit from Seattle Prep.

Highline hits the road to Lake Washington, also at 7 p.m. Friday, and Kennedy Catholic plays host to Auburn-Riverside at 1 p.m. Saturday at Highline Memorial.

Pros

Mariners

Any fifth and deciding game of Seattle's American League Divisional series will be played at T-Mobile Park this Friday.

It is currently scheduled for 1:40 p.m. but may be changed to the evening.

The series winner opens the American League Championship Series with Sunday action.

Southwest Precinct neighbors will have the opportunity to engage directly with local law enforcement at the upcoming Southwest Precinct Advisory Council meeting. The event, themed "Let Your Voice Be Heard," is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, October 7th, at the Alki Masonic Center.

The community meeting will take place from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at 4736 40th Avenue SW. It aims to foster communication between the community and the Seattle Police Department.

The agenda for the evening is structured to cover several key areas. The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM with introductions from Community Leads, the Community Chairperson, and representatives from the City of Seattle.

Following introductions, at 6:45 PM, officers from the Southwest Precinct will provide an update. Scheduled speakers include 2nd Watch Lieutenant Wes Collier, Project Officer Barreto, and Crime Prevention Coordinator (CPC) Jennifer Satterwhite.

The next free admission Art of Music performances presented by the West Seattle Junction Association are coming up on Second Thursday Art Walk Evening October 9 at three locations.

Musicians will perform from 6 pm to 7:45 pm (with one 15-minute break at the midpoint). 

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

Football

West Seattle 41, Franklin 6

The Wildcats improved their record to 4-0 with Friday's convincing win over the Quakers.

Foster 24, Lindbergh 13

Foster also emerged victorious in Friday action.

North Creek 46, Highline 28

North Creek of Bothell got the best of the visiting Pirates this past Friday.

Eastside Catholic 60, Ballard 6

The powerful Crusaders cruised past the Beavers in a Friday game.

Chief Sealth 28, Lakeside 0

The Seahawks shut down the Lions last Thursday.

Mt. Rainier 58, Kentridge 22

Mount Rainier rallied past the Chargers on Thursday.

The Rams improved to 4-1.

By Jennifer Carrasco

Transcendence. An ache for a personal authentic beauty and order. When it's good, you feel like you are channeling something electric and flowing. Exultation.

Patrick Robinson asked me how I was able give my all to my painting and poetry. How to stop a self inflicted early edit from killing my beginnings.

When I was able to paint well (I can't anymore because of an advancing tremor), I would get my materials in order–paint brushes, paint, canvas and paper, and maybe pencil some thumbnail sketches. A painter's version of  a chef's mise en place.