During 2025 The Art of Music co-presented with local musician Sue Quigley Muse Fest: The Power of Women’s Voices at 11 sites during the May West Seattle Art Walk and presented, on behalf of the West Seattle Junction Association, 28 Art of Musicperformances during Second Thursday West Seattle Art Walk evenings during June through December.
The Chief Sealth International High School PTSA has achieved national recognition, being awarded a National PTA Youth Engagement Capacity Building Grant. The organization is one of just 20 high school PTSAs selected nationwide for the grant, and notably, is the only recipient in Washington State. The award is part of the National PTA’s $1 million investment aimed at strengthening student voice, leadership, and engagement across the country.
Chief Sealth was recognized specifically for its commitment to equity-driven, student-led programming that removes barriers to participation and prepares students for postsecondary success.
By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
*Thursday, Dec. 18
*LaConner at Evergreen, 6:30 p.m.
*Kentwood at Mt. Rainier, 7 p.m.
*Kennedy Catholic at Auburn-Riverside, 7 p.m.
*Friday, Dec. 19
*Mt. Si at Kennedy Catholic, 8 p.m.
*Lakeside at Ballard, 8:30 p.m.
*Chief Sealth at Ingraham, 8:30 p.m.
*Saturday, Dec. 20
*Highline at Tyee, 3 p.m.
*Evergreen at Eastlake, 7:15 p.m.
*Monday, Dec. 22
*Decatur at Highline, 5 p.m.
*Kennedy Catholic at Eastside Catholic, 6 p.m.
*Federal Way at Mt. Rainier, 7 p.m.
*Tuesday, Dec. 23
*Ballard at Woodinville, 3 p.m.
*Nathan Hale at West Seattle, 8:30 p.m.
By Patrick Robinson
We were kindly invited to go to the home of Jack and Linda Menashe last weekend and while the famous Christmas lights display is amazing, we were witness to something far more impressive.
That night they were giving out popcorn and hot chocolate, Santa (Jimmy Jacobsen in the suit) was there to hear Christmas wishes, two amazing reindeer were there too and kids lined up in the hundreds with parents, grandparents, friends, and relatives to just be part of it all. It was a calm night, no rain and even though people were slowed down on the road, an atmosphere of kindness and care seemed to be in the air.
Josh Menashe, an astonishing blur of energy, smiles and warmth was the Impressario who coordinated the display and the events of the evening.
He had told me that Jack and Linda had specifically asked that my wife Kim and I come inside the house and what we saw was unforgettable.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for today through 10pm. Monday the gusts could reach up to 65mph in certain areas. Rain will be heavy but taper off Monday afternoon. There are reports of standing water on roadways, use caution.
The forecast as of 12:45 AM Monday:
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...
HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.
By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
West Seattle 67, Peninsula 40
West Seattle won big against the Seahawks in Saturday night action.
Cleveland 62, Evergreen 56
Evergreen fell against the Eagles in a Saturday afternoon game.
South Whidbey 80, Tyee 68
Tyee took to the road Saturday and lost.
Evergreen 69, Tyee 47
Evergreen towered over Tyee on Friday night.
Lindbergh 55, Highline 45
Highline absorbed a 10 point loss Friday.
Blanchet 45, West Seattle 37
Blanchet beat the Wildcats Friday.
Ingraham 44, Ballard 43
Ballard was edged Friday.
Franklin 88, Chief Sealth 81
The home of Jack and Linda Menashe, a community Christmas display icon brought hundreds to their Beach Drive beacon of the season Saturday with the promise of live reindeer, free popcorn for the kids and a visit from Santa himself.
Traffic was tight as people streamed in from where they parked blocks away to take in the sight, meet St. Nick and see his two faithful flying friends.
Organized by Josh Menashe, the event saw kids of all ages in awe of the amazing variety of lights, characters, trains, and much more. 140,000 lights of all types go up around the house in late November.
A massive new arrival has shifted the skyline in West Seattle, as the Pacific Titan, the largest floating shear-leg crane now stationed on the U.S. West Coast, was spotted moored just south of Salty’s on Alki this week. Homeported in the Pacific Northwest, the specialized vessel brings an unprecedented level of heavy-lift capacity to the region, establishing a new benchmark for construction and maritime support,.Owned and operated by Stor Kran LLC, the Pacific Titan possesses an astounding 2,000 tons of lifting power via its main hoist, coupled with a towering 330-foot boom,,. This capability significantly reduces reliance on East Coast and overseas assets for major regional projects. The vessel itself measures 400 feet by 100 feet, complete with stabilizing sponsons, making it a prominent sight along the coastline.
Information from Seattle Police Blotter
#2025-360795/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch/F2
At 7:41pm on Tuesday, two males who used masks, hoodies, and beanies to conceal their identities entered Big 5 Sporting Goods at Westwood Village while armed with a knife, a crowbar, and a window breaker.
They shattered a display case holding BB and pellet guns and then stole six BB pistols and two BB double barrel shotguns, which they loaded into a suitcase before they fled the store on foot.
Weather conditions and time delay made a K-9 track impractical.
Please join us for our Winter Gathering as we celebrate orca researcher Mark Sears and his 50 years of contributions to our understanding of orcas and other whales in central Puget Sound.
Mark has been a participant in and witness to the history and evolution of orca research in this region. His career as an orca researcher began in 1976, when he participated in the first Orca Survey following the last capture of orcas in Puget Sound. Over the past five decades he's documented the presence and behaviors of whales in central Puget Sound, often assisted by his daughter Maya. In 1998, Mark was the first researcher to spot Tahlequah (J35) shortly after she was born, and given the opportunity to name her.
