September 2026

By Tim Clinton

Sports Editor

Several contests  this week were decided by razor-thin margins, highlighting intense competitive action across the slate.

The tightest contest on the gridiron saw Ballard edge out Chief Sealth 15–14 in a Friday clash. On the pitch, West Seattle battled Eastside Catholic to a 1–1 tie in Thursday girls soccer action, while Kennedy Catholic narrowly trimmed Kentridge 2–1 that same day.

In contrast, several matchups turned into dominant, high-scoring blowouts. On the football field, Cedar Park Christian crushed Evergreen 55–6, West Seattle racked up 54 points to beat Lincoln 54–14, and Liberty delivered a 35–0 shutout against Highline.

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

Two Kennedy Catholic graduates contributed to the University of Washington football team's 48-16 home win Saturday over Eastern Washington.

Senior linebacker Xe'Ree Alexander made three tackles and freshman defensive lineman Derek Colman-Brusa added one.
But another tackle made by Alexander turned out to be his last, as he was ejected on a targeting call made by an official looking at replays.

The Husky Stadium crowd saw the same replays and disagreed loudly, but the call stood.

Alexander will also miss next Saturday's Big Ten Conference opener against Minnesota as a result.

That game will also be at Husky Stadium with an 8 p.m. start.
 

The Harbor Ave SW 7/11 convenience store at 2429 Harbor Ave is now permanently closed and all signage and identity will be removed.

The store, the scene of numerous armed robberies over the last five years opened in the late 1980s. 

While they did not cite robberies as the reason for the closure 7/11 corporation did confirm the closure.

" Store has officially closed on 09/15/26 and is being debranded. we will now be closing your case as we received a confirmation from the 7-Eleven representative that your case has been addressed and you have been provided with an update. 
We truly value your feedback and your loyalty to 7‑Eleven. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any further assistance. 
Thank you for choosing 7‑Eleven! 
Sincerely, 
Esmeralda H. 
7-Eleven Customer Care Team"

For years, Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden at 3809 Delridge Way SW has served as a central gathering place for West Seattle residents. With light rail expansion expected to force a relocation in the coming years, the taproom likely has only one or two Oktoberfests left at its expansive Delridge venue. To mark the occasion, the venue is hosting a three-day, admission-free festival packed with local craft beer, Bavarian traditions, live music, and community activities. The festival grounds welcome visitors of all ages, as well as dogs.

By Liz Steen

In a move sure to spark breathless Fox News headlines and some lively family dinners with conservative relatives, socialist Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveiled a Gun Violence Plan Tuesday in which she promised cops on bikes pedaling past citizens with slightly abridged second amendment rights, without, she said, any new spending. Wilson’s four-page plan promised to establish a dedicated city attorney to remove firearms from individuals identified as a danger to the community, to push for state-wide and local gun control legislation, and to expand Seattle Police bike patrols in the neighborhoods of Belltown, North Aurora Ave N, Little Saigon, and Rainier Beach. Wilson also called for “more police” and said the city is “on track” to hire 140 police officers in 2026 - fewer than the 165 officers hired in 2025, but more than the 84 officers hired in 2024, and more than double the 61 officers hired in 2023.