The West Seattle Kiwanis pancake breakfast will feed a lot of hungry people Saturday, Dec 6 from 7-11am at the Alki Masonic Center at 4736 40th Ave SW.
Tickets are $10, and children under 10 eat free with a paid adult.
Free Santa photos are part of the event and you are encouraged to donate to a Toys for Tots collection with unwrapped gifts.
By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
Mt. Rainier 65, Highline 47
Basketball season began locally with Wednesday's game in which the Rams defeated the Pirates.
Ballard 64, Seattle Academy 59
Ballard won its opener Saturday.
Issaquah 64, Foster 58
Foster fell short in Saturday's action in Issaquah.
Mt. Rainier 60, Highline 16
Mount Rainier won big on the girls side Wednesday.
Mt. Rainier 56, Franklin 46
The Rams won again in Friday action.
Seattle Academy 61, Ballard 43
The Beavers were beaten in a Saturday game.
As holiday shopping season ramps up, West Seattle’s small businesses are preparing for one of the most important days of the year: Small Business Saturday November 29. For merchants in the West Seattle Junction and across the peninsula, the event is more than a shopping holiday, it can be a lifeline.
Economic impact: Small Business Saturday encourages residents to spend locally, keeping dollars circulating within the community. Studies show that for every $100 spent at a local business, about $68 stays in the local economy, compared to just $43 when spent at a national chain.
Recovery support: After years of pandemic disruptions, inflation pressures, and ongoing construction challenges in the Junction, many shops rely on this day to balance budgets and sustain operations through the winter.
“Bells are ringing. Voices are singing. All very merry & bright!”. That is the promise from Fauntleroy Church, as the organization prepares to deliver a special musical gift to the community this December.
Located at 9140 California Ave SW in Seattle, WA, Fauntleroy Church is hosting two concerts designed to fill the air with festive sounds and cheer. The first performance is scheduled for Saturday, December 20, kicking off at 7 p.m.. Guests arriving early can enjoy a pre-reception starting at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The second opportunity to attend is on Sunday, December 21, with a 4 p.m. concert, followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall.
By Patrick Robinson
We always had a big Thanksgiving.
Our family of five boys sort of meant we always had a big turkey and lots of side dishes, thanks to my mom who worked so hard.. but as I recall, my Dad was in charge of the bird itself. Always Sage Stuffing.. inside the turkey. Always the green beans. Always mashed potatoes, always a ton of gravy.
That was our way for many years, even after we grew up and my brothers had families of their own, we’d come to our Dad’s house for Thanksgiving. That reunion of family love was incredibly important.
It reminded us all of what matters, of who matters, of who knew us better than anyone else and still loved us.
By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
Boys basketball
*Saturday, Nov. 29:
*Foster at Issaquah, 3:15 p.m.
*Ballard at Seattle Academy, 5:45 p.m.
*Monday, Dec. 1:
*Chief Sealth at Kennedy Catholic, 7 p.m.
*Ballard at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m.
*Tuesday, Dec. 2:
*West Seattle at Edmonds-Woodway, 7:15 p.m.
*Evergreen at Cedarcrest, 7:15 p.m.
*Eastlake at Foster, 7:15 p.m.
*Tyee at Lindbergh, 7:15 p.m.
*Cleveland at Ballard, 7:30 p.m.
*Seattle Academy at Chief Sealth, 7:30 p.m.
*Thursday, Dec. 4:
*Eastside Catholic at Foster, 7:15 p.m.
Girls basketball
*Friday, Nov. 28:
*Franklin at Mount Rainier, 6 p.m.
*Saturday, Nov. 29:
The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival is scheduled to visit West Seattle on Thursday, December 18, 2025, with two viewing stops:
| Stop Location | Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) |
| Salty's on Alki (1936 Harbor Ave SW) | 5:50 PM - 6:10 PM |
| Alki Beach Bathhouse (near 2701 Alki SW) | 8:35 PM - 8:55 PM |
The choir performing at both stops will be the Choir of the Sound.
Note: The times listed are the approximate 20-minute windows when the ship's onboard choir will be performing a concert that is broadcast to the shore. These are shore-event viewing opportunities, not departure or docking locations for ticketed passengers.
Information from White Center Food Bank
The White Center Food Bank is closing out a powerful year of community support, generosity, and partnership. Over the past several months, we’ve received incredible support from hosted food drives to financial donations and volunteer hours, all of which have helped us keep our community fed.
WHITE CENTER FOOD BANK, 10016 16th Ave SW
While SNAP/food stamp benefits have been temporarily restored, uncertainty remains and the demand on our services continues to grow. We were stretched thin even before these shifts, and we are actively working to ensure we can continue meeting the evolving needs of our community.
By Beth Dayo
Most people know gratitude is good for them and very few admit how often it feels impossible. Especially when life is falling apart, or even just when faced with difficult relatives and stress of family gatherings. If you’re someone who has been disciplined enough to establish a gratitude practice or journal, you’ve probably felt it contrived at times.
And yet appreciation is a natural experience, innate to our being human. So what gives? What's in the way of that, and how does gratitude practice help or hinder our natural appreciation?
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), covering the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, released its Weekly Volumes & Metrics Report today, detailing operational data up through the week ending November 14th. The report highlights a sustained decline in container vessel voyages across 2025 compared to the previous year.
Data compiled in the report shows that the number of voyages has decreased month-over-month throughout 2025 when measured against 2024 figures.
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Month (Weeks) |
2024 Voyages |
