March 2026

Sportswatch 3-31-26
Sporting events worth keeping an eye on

The week ahead features a busy slate for local high school teams, particularly in baseball, fastpitch softball, and boys soccer. A notable local highlight is the baseball matchup between West Seattle and Chief Sealth scheduled for Friday evening. Meanwhile, the professional sports scene is in full swing, with the Seattle Kraken hosting two home games at Climate Pledge Arena and the Mariners beginning a road trip through California and Texas.

Collegiate fans have several home games to watch as the University of Washington baseball team hosts series against both Valparaiso and Gonzaga. Additionally, the Seattle Sounders will be traveling for matches in Houston and a high-profile game against Tigres.

Upcoming Key Matchups Schedule

High School Baseball

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Jokes in the Junction is back April 2 at Great American Diner
Lucy Tollefson & Jay Markovitz are the headliners

April 2nd Cozy Comedy returns to Great American Diner in the West Seattle Junction with two of WA’s Funniest Mammals. Lucy Tollefson & Jay Markovitz will headline the show.

Lucy Tollefson - is a comedian, writer, and sports fan based in Seattle. Along with winning the long-running Seattle Comedy on Trial in 2019, they were selected to compete in the 43rd annual Seattle International Comedy Competition, placed second in Club Comedy's 2024 Summer Comedy Clash, and was a finalist in Tacoma Comedy Club's The Voice in 2024. They’ve performed at festivals all over the states, including: Upper Left Comedy Fest, Laugh Riot Grrrl Fest, Salem Comedy & Spirits Festival, Alaska B4U Die, and the Rip City Comedy Festival. Lucy has performed on Don't Tell, and performs regularly at Club Comedy Seattle, Laughs Comedy Club, and all across the PNW.

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Alki Elementary transformation hits key milestones as interior work progresses

The Alki Elementary School project team is reporting significant progress this April as the campus continues its transformation. Over the past month, crews have reached several major milestones, including the completion of interior casework and tiling on Level 3, as well as the installation of the building's elevator.

Project officials noted that the school now has permanent power and water. Other completed tasks include Level 1 acoustical treatments, interior lighting, electrical trim, and the programming of building system automation wiring.

Next Steps: Exterior and Community Spaces

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Boiling up support: Evergreen Wolverine Athletics Association to host annual Crab & Shrimp Feed

The community of White Center is preparing to gather for an evening of food and philanthropy in support of local high school sports. The Evergreen Wolverine Athletics Association (EWAA), the primary booster club for Evergreen High School, has announced the return of its popular Crab & Shrimp Boil fundraiser.

Scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, the event will be held at the White Center Eagles located at 10452 15th Ave SW. Doors for the evening festivities are set to open at 6:00 PM.

For a ticket price of $60 per person, attendees will enjoy a full dinner featuring crab and shrimp, accompanied by live music and a scheduled program with various prizes. The event will also feature a no-host bar for guests.

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

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Sports Roundup 3-30-26

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

It was a week of dominant performances and lopsided victories across westside High School athletics.

In baseball, Kennedy Catholic asserted their authority by twice defeating the Auburn Trojans, while West Seattle remained perfect through the week with three wins, including a shutout of Cleveland. A rare high-scoring tie also occurred on the diamond between Evergreen and Rainier Beach.

The fastpitch softball diamonds saw even more explosive offensive displays. West Seattle waltzed to a massive 32-0 victory over Cleveland, while Chief Sealth and Ballard also secured blowout wins, scoring 28 and 23 runs respectively in their dominant outings.

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Seattle Police Department invites public to shape the future of policing through "Before the Badge" dialogues

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is calling on residents and workers across the city to participate in a series of community-police dialogues as part of its innovative "Before the Badge" (BTB) training program. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the neighborhoods they serve by facilitating direct engagement before recruits even begin their formal academy training.

Building Relationships from the Start

The Before the Badge program is a mandatory prerequisite for all new SPD recruits prior to their entry into the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy. The primary goal of these dialogues is to provide Seattle community members an opportunity to share their expectations for new officers and highlight specific concerns at the precinct and neighborhood levels.

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Three men hospitalized after robbery in West Seattle encampment
Two victims in critical condition; No arrests made despite search

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

Seattle police detectives are investigating a violent robbery at a tent encampment inside of Rotary Viewpoint Park that injured three people this afternoon.

Just before 1:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to an armed robbery near 35th Avenue Southwest and Southwest Alaska Street. There, officers found three victims, 28, 39, and 42, with significant head injuries. Police and the Seattle Fire Department treated the victims. Medics transported them to Harborview Medical Center (HMC) for further treatment.

Police determined that multiple suspects went to the victims’ tent and deployed a fire extinguisher inside. When the victims exited, they were ambushed by the suspects. They struck the victims in the heads using improvised weapons, reportedly a crowbar, the fire extinguisher, and a wrench.

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A local legend gets a delicious new twist: Meet the Westside Seattle Wonder Sandwich
Available starting March 29 at Husky Deli

While Husky Deli in the West Seattle Junction has long been a local legend for its incredible variety of ice cream, it has also been a staple for sandwich lovers for more than 35 years. Recently, a new star was born in the deli's kitchen: the Westside Seattle Wonder Sandwich, a custom-branded creation crafted by Jack Miller himself.

Jack Miller, who considers himself a sandwich expert after decades of experience, personally oversaw the making of this new masterpiece. When dreaming up a new menu item, Jack’s philosophy is all about balance and quality. "You're trying to figure out what goes well together and you don't want to overdo it," Miller explained, noting that the key is ensuring no single ingredient—like a heavy mustard or pesto—overpowers the rest.

 

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No Kings protest fills the junction with voices of resistance

 The No Kings Protest on March 28 in opposition to the policies of the Trump Administration filled the West Seattle Junction with hundreds of protestors.

The Seattle Police put up barricades in the north and south bound lane of California Ave. SW for public safety but Alaska Street remained open.

The Greater Seattle area was home to 66 scheduled events with more than 3,000–3,300 events across all 50 states.

Organizers described the day as potentially the largest domestic political protest in U.S. history. USA Today and CBS News reported expectations of millions of participants, with CBS citing over 9 million projected nationwide.

TIME noted that previous No Kings actions drew 5 million (June 2025) and 7 million (October 2025), and organizers expected March 28 to exceed those numbers.

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