West Seattle News

If you're wanting to take the ferry to Vashon Island or Southworth on the Kitsap Peninsula, be prepared for a long wait.

Because of a switch in boats and a large amount of vehicles, all the ferries leaving the Fauntleroy dock are running between 25-45 minutes behind schedule.

So be patient as you wait to board.  Those of you traveling along Fauntleroy Way near the dock may also experience delays going through the area, too.

Well you’ll have a chance if you enter the "Thank-Your-Farmers Harvest Feast" contest.

The Neighborhood Farmer’s Market Alliance is challenging home cooks to cook a dinner from entirely local products.

To participate host a Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 26, of any size, featuring ingredients sourced from either one or all of these three Farmers Markets: Broadway, U-District, West Seattle. Then submit all the details of your festive feast.

The meal that is best sourced from local farmers at these three farmers markets will be named the winner!

Looking for a good deal on some local wines?

The South Seattle Community College Northwest Wine Academy invites you to their Pre-Thanksgiving Sale and complimentary tasting!

From 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today you can taste award-winning wines and shop for Holiday Gift Baskets.

All white wines will cost $9 and most reds are $12.

On Thanksgiving Day the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth ferry route will operate on a regular weekday schedule. They will also operate on a regular week day schedule on Friday, Nov. 27.

Travelers should expect longer lines throughout the holiday weekend and are encouraged to arrive early. The longest backups are expected to occur westbound on Wednesday afternoon and evening on Nov. 25 and eastbound on Friday morning Nov. 27.