Shared by Alki photographer David Hutchinson, who says, “My wife and I came across this Common Loon in Elliott Bay while walking near Salty’s this evening.” (The bird may be deemed “common” by name, but its beauty is anything but!) »
From Danny McMillin: I’ve never seen a Eurasian Collared-Dove until this morning. I spotted a pair while photographing an eagle on Alki Point. I’m curious to know if anyone else has seen these doves in West Seattle; and if so, where and when. As a bonu... »
Thanks to Gary Jones for sharing photos of the orcas that put on a show between Alki Point and Bainbridge Island late this morning! We heard about it via Facebook, went down to the water to see if we could see them, and no luck (again), so Gary’s photo... »
(First two photos by WSB’s Patrick Sand) New train service to Salty’s? No – just looks that way. You don’t often see locomotives this far west – but one is helping resolve a situation just past the end of the tracks along Harbor Avenue this afternoon. ... »
2:20 PM: Got a call about southbound orcas that – if they don’t change their direction – might soon be visible off Alki Point. We’re heading off to look; let us know if you see them. 3:59 PM UPDATE: We didn’t have any luck ourselves (as usual) – but ma... »
This is the fifth spring that Alki photographer David Hutchinson has kindly shared his wonderful Canada geese images with WSB. This one, taken today along Harbor Avenue SW, arrived tonight, with the observation “Despite the cold blustery weather, sprin... »
“Mor Yay” is the first video by Branden Daniel and The Chics, released in advance of their debut album “Keep ‘Em Flying,” which comes out in early May. And the video has lots of West Seattle flavor. First – if you watch it, you’ll see Alki backdrops an... »
Surveillance photos show one of two men believed to be responsible for a home invasion robbery in West Seattle. On Oct. 18, at about 10 p.m., the victims, a man and a woman, heard a knock at the front door of their home in the 5600 block of Southwest L... »
