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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Tuesday info, as July begins
July 1, 2025 6:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the first day of the month and second day of a holiday-shortened week.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Mostly sunny, high in upper 70s, clear weather still expected all week, including the Fourth of July. Today’s sunrise was at 5:15 am; sunset will be at 9:10 pm.

ROAD WORK

-Gas work in Highland Park, according to Kay (we’ve since received a notice of bus stop effects for the next 2 weeks too).

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular schedule today.

Washington State Ferries – WSF has resumed three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Issaquah. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, plus weeknights with Mariners home games (and some other events) … including, again, tonight:

STADIUM ZONE

The Mariners continue their homestand tonight, with another 6:40 pm game against Kansas City.

TAKING EFFECT TODAY

–Higher toll for the 99 tunnel.

-Higher state gas tax, six cents more a gallon, first increase in nine years.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

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Fire callout in North Delridge
July 1, 2025 1:24 am
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 |   West Seattle fires | West Seattle news

Mid-size callout this past half-hour for a fire in the 5000 block of 26th SW. They’ve just declared it “tapped” – out – and assessed it as an “exterior” fire. No injuries reported. We’ll follow up on the cause later this morning.

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BIZNOTES: Closure, showcase, chicken truck
June 30, 2025 9:59 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Three miscellaneous biznotes:

CLOSURE: Announced earlier this month but not called to our attention until a note tonight from Lori, the South Admiral shop Soirée is closing after almost two years. They haven’t announced the shutdown date but expect it’ll be sometime in July, and in the meantime are running a clearance sale.

(HomeStreet Bank photo – banker Andrew Tento and Dr. Kathleen Saturay)

SHOWCASE: Every month, HomeStreet Bank (4022 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor) showcases a local business, and then hosts a drawing at month’s end. This past month it’s been Dr. Kathleen Saturay‘s dental practice, spotlighting (and giving away) sleep studies – studying your sleep to figure out if you have habits harming your teeth. For July, the spotlight business is Electric Butter Marketing. Just visit the HomeStreet branch to enter the drawing before month’s end!

WILL THIS FOOD TRUCK RETURN? If you dropped by The Chicken Supply fried-chicken truck on the corner of 35th and Barton last weekend, you’ll have to head to their Greenwood location for a second helping. Since the trailer was still there today, we checked on whether they planned to open again. But co-owner Paolo Campbell told WSB’s Hayden Yu Andersen that their appearance outside of the former Tony’s Market lot was, at least for now, just a “pop-up” to test the waters in West Seattle: “I live fairly close, and I’ve been here for a while. I noticed the (35th and Barton) lot has seen a lot of traffic, and our trailer is in full effect for the summer, so we gave it a shot and it went well,” said Campbell. “I’m not sure what (the schedule) will look like in the future, nothing is set in stone, but we would love to come back.” Ideally, they might visit once a month – but there’s a lot to be worked out.

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FOLLOWUP: Read the proposed ‘Seattle Shield’ B&O tax change
June 30, 2025 9:05 pm
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 |   West Seattle news

Last week, when Mayor Harrell and citywide Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck announced the B&O tax changes nicknamed “Seattle Shield,” the actual proposal wasn’t available to read. Tonight, it is. The first discussion is set for a council committee meeting on Wednesday morning; the Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meets at 9:30 am, and its agenda has the full text of the draft ordinance as well as slide decks with key points of what it would do, such as a comparison of taxes that businesses pay now and would pay if the change is approved:

And what the revenue – estimated at $90 million – would go for:

The committee won’t be voting at this meeting. But they will take public comment, in person and remote – the agenda explains how to participate.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Seen this car? Police asking for your help finding it (update: found)
June 30, 2025 6:53 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news | West Seattle police

6:53 PM: For the past three or so nights, police have been trying to catch a group speeding around West Seattle in the same stolen car. Today, they took the unusual step of asking us to circulate a description of this car, in hopes somebody will spot it – parked or moving. It’s a 2018 white four-door Hyundai Elantra, no plates, usually seen with four ski-masked people on board, traveling 70 to 80 mph, no lights. They have pursued it, police tell us, but unsuccessfully. We asked police if there are any other distinguishing features you would notice, but they said no. If you think you see it – again, either moving or not – call 911.

7:57 PM: Update – the vehicle has been recovered, police just told us.

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FOLLOWUP: Lou Cutler’s Make-A-Wish walk achieves one goal, approaches another
June 30, 2025 6:16 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle people

(Photo courtesy Lou Cutler, as he and friends stopped on the shore last Wednesday)

Last week we were on Pigeon Point as retired Pathfinder K-8 PE teacher Lou Cutler and friends headed out on a peninsula-wide walk to raise money for Make-A-Wish, the nonprofit for which he’s volunteered for many years, helping ailing kids’ wishes come true. Last week’s walk was also a birthday celebration for Lou – turning 74 this year; in many past Junes, he celebrated with a Pathfinder event running/walking the same number of laps as years on the school field that he’d been alive. This time, he planned to walk 13 miles around West Seattle – and succeeded:

(It) was a beautiful day for a walk and always a pleasure to have great company along the way and the MAW kids and their families to inspire me all along the way.

Due to previous commitments of my compadres, I finished the final 4 miles by myself and to be quite honest, that was a bit of a challenge as I may have become dehydrated along the way and the exercise music I always use to motivate me during walks wasn’t available as my phone died at mile 10. The last 3.7 miles were much slower than the previous 10 miles and I wouldn’t have finished without the inspiration I receive from the MAW kids and their families!!

We checked today and supporters/donors have brought Lou’s campaign within a few hundred dollars of the goal he set. If you’re interested in donating, here’s the link.

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ROAD WORK ALERT: Next round of investigation for Fauntleroy ferry-dock intersection project
June 30, 2025 4:29 pm
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 |   West Seattle news

(2024 WSF concept for Fauntleroy Way signalized intersection)

Heads up for more road work to get ready for this fall’s project to add a signal where Fauntleroy Way SW intersects with the ferry dock, in advance of the dock replacement/expansion later this decade. Two weeks ago, crews did drilling at the site; next week, they’ll do “potholing,” explained as “using specialized equipment to create small holes in the ground to verify the location, depth and condition of underground utilities.” The work is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, July 8 and 9, 9 am-7 pm. Here’s the official notice. Questions? There’s a construction hotline, 206-402-8070. The announcement was circulated along with news of a date for the terminal project’s final Community Advisory Group meeting, now set for 6 pm August 6, online. The public will be welcome to attend; watch this page for a registration link later this summer.

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Free summer meals for kids and teens: Here’s where to find them in West Seattle
June 30, 2025 2:37 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

Today marks the start of the summer-meals program, and food is available for kids and teens at multiple locations. In our area, the locations open to everyone 18 and under – no registration or ID required – include:

Highland Park Playground
South Park Plaza
High Point Community Center
Dick Thurnau Park – KC Parks (White Center)
White Center Community Center at Steve Cox Memorial Park – KC Parks

The sites offer breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks. The hours and days vary – that information is on the full site list, linked from this page on the city website.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Part of Kenyon Hall’s Mighty Wurlitzer sign stolen (update: found)
June 30, 2025 12:01 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle history | West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

12:01 PM: Historic Kenyon Hall, the event venue in Sunrise Heights, is just beginning a summer-long closure this week for some much-needed renovation work (as explained here). One part of that work involves the hall’s iconic Mighty Wurlitzer sign – heralding its beloved pipe organ – part of which is suddenly missing, because somebody stole it:

It is one half of the Mighty Wurlitzer sign that was stolen over the weekend. We are in the process of refurbishing the sign to re-hang during the remodel. We are asking it be returned, no questions asked. This sign is part of a registered City of Seattle historical site and is very important to the history of the building. The missing piece is 8 feet by 18 inches.

The sign is made of “wood pressboard.” We’re told it was leaned up against the south-neighboring building (home to The Westy) when taken. If somehow you’ve found yourself in possession of the sign and don’t know where Kenyon Hall is so you can return it – 7904 35th SW.

2:17 PM: The sign has been recovered. Just heard from the Kenyon Hall volunteer who sent the original report. She says:

Sign was FOUND!!!! By a kind neighbor who was at EC Hughes Playground with their kiddo and saw it in the encampment area.

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From the dumped-maybe-stolen files: 2 bags, 1 with laptop, found in south Morgan Junction (update: reunited)
June 30, 2025 11:25 am
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 |   Seen around town | West Seattle news

11:25 AM: The report and photos were sent by CJ:

I found this two bags (near 42nd/Holly). One includes at a Dell laptop computer and what appears to be a folder containing school work from WSHS.

If you know who these bags belong to, contact us – westseattleblog@gmail.com – and we’ll connect you with the finder, who has taken them for safekeeping.

1:55 PM: As noted in comments – reunited.

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17 notes for your West Seattle Monday
June 30, 2025 9:54 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Mike Burns)

Here’s what’s on the Monday highlight list from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (are we missing something? let us know!):

CAPERS SALE: The all-month-long, all-store sale (and 40th anniversary celebration) ends today! Capers (WSB sponsor) is open 10 am-6 pm today. (4525 California SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: Southwest Library‘s 10:30 am story time is open to wee ones and their parents/guardians/caretakers. (9010 35th SW)

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: Continuing through Labor Day, the outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park is open every day, noon-7 pm. Fee.

WADING POOLS: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) will be open today, noon-7 pm. Free.

CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm “briefing meeting” today; see the agenda here;
watch live via Seattle Channel. (No public comment at the briefing meetings.)

ART SALON: “A safe place for creative people to gather” at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 4-6 pm. Bring your own art supplies!

WINE CLASS: Learn about Austrian wines at Walter’s (4811 California SW)! Our calendar listing has registration and fee info.

CRAFTING & CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Not happening this week; back next week.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Four places you can play tonight! 6:30 and 7:30 pm every-other-week Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALKI MEDITATION: Every Monday – doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45, and the meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

POOL TOURNAMENT: The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starts at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)

FAUNTLEROY MEDITATION: More Monday night meditating – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Live music on Mondays! Jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Mondays, you can sing karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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Are you closing, or closing early, for the Fourth of July? (updated with replies)
June 30, 2025 9:03 am
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

9:03 AM: Though we usually only make closed/open lists for the big end-of-year holidays, we’ve had a couple inquiries this year about who’s open/closed on the Fourth of July. We’ve noticed over the years that some restaurants and other businesses have closed early on this holiday so employees can celebrate (and because customers have often moved on to their own plans by nightfall), so if your business is closing early or entirely this Friday, we’d be happy to include the info on our holiday list. Three ways to get us that info very quickly and simply – comment below, or email westseattleblog@mail.com, or text 206-293-6302 – thank you!

UPDATE: We’re adding info below as we hear from businesses/organizations:

CLOSED JULY 4: First in, Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) tasting room/wine bar – open Thursday 7/3 5-9 pm, CLOSED Friday for the holiday, open Saturday 7/5 1-6 pm.

CLOSED JULY 4: Also received: “The West Seattle Food Bank (35th SW/SW Morgan) will be closed Friday for the 4th of July, and The Clothesline (not regularly open on Fridays) will be closed in honor of the holiday on Saturday, July 5th. We will reopen for food and clothing distribution on Tuesday, July 8th with our regular hours.”

OPEN EARLY JULY 4: “Mission Cantina (2343 California SW) will open early on July 4 at 9 AM for brunch—perfect for anyone heading to the West Seattle 4th of July Kids Parade or just looking for a great way to start the holiday.”

CLOSED JULY 4: “Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW) will be closed July 4th, returning to regular hours Saturday the 5th (10-8).”

CLOSED JULY 4: “Moon Room (5902 California SW; WSB sponsor) will be closed on July 4 and will reopen for regular hours July 5 from 11 am – 5 pm.”

CLOSED JULY 4: “Thunder Road Guitars (6400 California SW; WSB sponsor) will be closed 4th of July and will resume normal hours on the 5th.”

CLOSED JULY 3 & 4: “Lady Di Pet Chaperone (9037 35th SW) will be closed for pet day care July 3 & 4.”

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Monday info, last day of June
June 30, 2025 6:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

9:23 AM: Two notes: Damaged, abandoned car reported blocking the road in 1500 block of Alki SW … texter reports “loose bucket in the roadway on eastbound West Seattle Bridge” …

Earlier:

6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, June 30, 2025, the last day of the month and first day of a holiday-shortened week.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Mostly sunny, high around 80, clear weather expected most of the week, including the Fourth of July. Today’s sunrise was at 5:15 am; sunset will be at 9:10 pm.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular schedule today.

Washington State Ferries – This morning, WSF relaunches three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Issaquah. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where. Here’s more info on the change.

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, plus weeknights with Mariners home games (and some other events) … like tonight:

STADIUM ZONE

The Mariners are back home tonight, with a 6:40 pm game against Kansas City.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

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WEEK AHEAD: Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth returns to full 3-boat service Monday after almost 4 years
June 29, 2025 11:17 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | Transportation | West Seattle news

(‘Live’ camera image from Fauntleroy dock)

M/V Issaquah is already moored on Vashon Island, ready to take its position as the #3 boat on the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth ferry run Monday morning, as Washington State Ferries officially restores three-boat service to the “Triangle Route.” It’s been a two-boat route for almost four years, and wasn’t expected to get a third boat now, until Gov. Bob Ferguson ordered WSF to pause its hybrid-electric conversion process, keeping a boat in service that otherwise would have dropped out. WSF announced in mid-April that June 30th would be the Triangle Route restoration date. But it also cautions, “There may be times when the route will shift back to two-boat service. Thanks to feedback from a community working group, Washington State Ferries has a new, updated two-boat schedule (use the drop-down menu at the top to view the other two segments of the route). This backup schedule will be used when the route loses a vessel. More information on these unplanned service disruptions can be found in WSF’s Service Contingency Plan.” There’ll be reduced capacity for a while later this summer, too, as we reported Thursday; WSF spokesperson Justin Fujioka told WSB that “Sealth is scheduled to replace Cathlamet for about a month starting in mid-August so Cathlamet can go in for some scheduled maintenance.” (Sealth is a 90-car boat, compared to the 124-car capacity Cathlamet.) The three-boat schedule, meantime, starts in the 4 am hour Monday morning.

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Streetcorner ‘Reclaim the Flag’ rallies
June 29, 2025 8:42 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle protests

(First three photos by Dave Gershgorn for WSB)

The Statue of Liberty joined the Stars and Stripes as American icons carried Saturday afternoon during streetcorner rallies from Admiral Junction to Morgan Junction.

Previous rallies were held concurrently with similar actions across the country. This time, “Reclaim the Flag” was a West Seattle Indivisible standalone plan.

In comment discussion following coverage of previous rallies, someone has invariably asked, why do this – what’s the point? So we took that question to a few of the participants we found in Morgan Junction. Carol answered that question head-on:

I’m tired of people asking me if it does any good to come out, and I’m tired of answering yes. What are the other actions you could take then? Donating to a cause? Supporting [specific] politicians? This [protesting] isn’t the action for everyone, but anytime we can see the collective good, that is inspiring for people – whatever they may do. … I’m optimistic that for enough people the light bulb will come on – and that we [the people] are the only promise we have to make it better, that’s it, because this government is so corrupt.

(This photo and next by Torin Record-Sand for WSB)

Scott told us:

Each one of us standing on a corner makes a big difference, but not only that – the bus drivers waving at me, and all the honking [really shows support] … This is my chance to make up for me and my generation not finishing the job in the ’60s and ’70s, I’m glad to be able to make a difference if I can. … In the 1960s, we thought we were going to change the world, then we got married and settled down and didn’t follow through. … What’s going on now should make us appreciate democracy rather than taking it for granted – hopefully the backlash against the rise of authoritarianism will give rise to a resurgence of democracy.

We also talked to that trio in Morgan Junction:

Democrats are out of touch, and Republicans are flirting with fascism … The attacks on the Constitution, the [imprisonment] of immigrants [even with] green cards and visas, breaking the law – the law we’ve had since 1776 – who gives him the right? … The system doesn’t work any more, the legislative branch doesn’t want to act, the judicial branch doesn’t want to act – that leaves us with a king, which is unacceptable.

One added a comment related to the legislation that’s continued making its way through Congress this weekend: “I’m protesting the ‘big bad bill’ because it’s taking away health care – it’s going to make people die.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Most of those with whom we spoke said rallying/sign-waving isn’t all they’re doing; they’re also contacting members of Congress. Rally participant Gretchen suggested, “It is super easy to contact Congress if you are irritated enough.” (Whatever you want to tell them, links to contact info start here.)

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BIZNOTE: Row House announces it’s closing in The Junction
June 29, 2025 5:58 pm
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 |   Health | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

(Google Maps Street View image)

Thanks for the tip. Via email, the West Seattle branch of Row House (4203 SW Oregon) announced today that it’s closing in four weeks:

It is with sincere gratitude and heavy hearts we share the news that Row House West Seattle will be closing its doors permanently. Our final day of classes will be Sunday, July 27th. Despite being listed for sale over the past year, a transition was not secured, and a new business will be assuming the lease August 4th.

Over the years, your support, dedication, and energy have created a vibrant, inspiring community, one that we’ve been honored to be a part of. The friendships formed, progress achieved, and spirit shared within these walls have meant more to us than words can express.

With this chapter coming to an end, we still have a full month to finish strong. We are planning themed rows and celebrations for our final month, so let’s fill these classes and go out with a bang!

We will be issuing prorated refunds for active memberships and class packages. If you have any questions about your membership, please reach out to westseattlegm@therowhouse.com and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you again for being a part of the Row House West Seattle community. Your commitment and passion have truly been the heartbeat of the studio. Once a crew, always a crew.

Sincerely,
The Row House West Seattle Team

No indication yet what that “new business” is; the space has been listed for sublease for several months. Row House is affiliated with a nationwide chain of indoor-rowing studios, and has been open in West Seattle for almost six years.

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FOLLOWUP: No grocery strike – contract ratified
June 29, 2025 5:26 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Earlier this month, we noted a strike-authorization vote by local grocery workers and thousands of colleagues around the region. Strike authorization doesn’t mean a strike is guaranteed, and in this case, it’s not going to happen, the workers’ union UFCW 3000 has announced. UFCW 3000 says the Kroger (including QFC and Fred Meyer) and Albertsons (including Safeway) workers ratified a contract in three days of voting this week, and that the new contract includes “highest-ever average annual wage increase, $2.70 over two years.” Contract details are here.

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COUNTDOWN: Updates for West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade, five days away
June 29, 2025 3:59 pm
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

(WSB file photo)

Only five days until the Fourth of July! The biggest holiday event on the peninsula is the West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade, now presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association, 10 am Friday from 44th SW/Sunset SW [map]. This parade is for kids and their parents/caregivers/etc. – no pre-registration necessary, just show up! Just before the parade rolls out, organizers tell us, the national anthem will be sung this year by 12-year-old Lola Orza; ANA president Joanie Jacobs will speak briefly; and the parade’s founders will be special guests. The parade route will be the same as always, west/southwest to Atlantic, east on Atlantic, across California, then heading for Hamilton Viewpoint Park, where activities including sack races await, plus food/beverage/treat trucks and carts (listed here). The parade runs on volunteers and sponsors (also listed here – WSB is this year’s media sponsor). See you there!

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VIDEO: Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Concert Truck visits Alki, with Puget Ridge concert this evening
June 29, 2025 2:29 pm
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 |   West Seattle beaches | West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

Outdoor-music season is on! Good turnout for the first of two West Seattle performances today by the trio traveling with the Seattle Chamber Music Society‘s Concert Truck. The crowd filled much of the green east of Alki Beach Bathhouse under the noontime sunshine.

Here’s the full program played this afternoon and scheduled to be repeated tonight. We recorded a longer clip (apologies that one musician is out of view in it) from a work by Fanny Mendelssohn:

This evening’s concert is at 5 pm at the Seattle Chinese Garden on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) on Puget Ridge, 6000 16th SW, also free of charge, lasting about an hour (bring your own chair/blanket).

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire investigation on SW Thistle (updated Monday)
June 29, 2025 1:37 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

1:37 PM SUNDAY: Police are in the 2100 block of SW Thistle right now investigating a gunfire report. Though they haven’t found casings so far, one witness reported seeing someone firing a gun from a “dark gray sedan,” aiming toward a group of people standing in the area, then heading westbound on Thistle. (That’s one of the criteria for confirming a “possible gunfire” report – someone saying they saw a gun being fired. In this case, officers told dispatch, the witness “described a revolver.”) No report of injuries or property damage. If you have any information, the incident number is 25-180820.

9:22 AM MONDAY: Summary from SPD:

At 1321 hours, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Delridge Way SW / SW Thistle. A homeowner in the area flagged down officers for assistance. During the investigation, it was determined an armed subject had arrived at the victim’s home the previous night looking for a specific person who does not reside at this address. The subject was armed with a revolver and left after checking the home interior (not reported). Today, several renters of the home were inside when they heard shots coming from the street. Officers located bullet hole damage to the home and a vehicle in the driveway.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen Suburban (update: found)
June 29, 2025 1:15 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Reported via text:

This morning, around 7 AM, my boyfriend’s mother had her beloved truck stolen. The incident took place off 12th Avenue and Holden Street in Highland Park. According to a neighbor, they observed a tan Impala parked next to the truck just before it was taken, and it appeared as though someone was attempting to break in. Once we all woke up and checked outside, the truck was already gone. This truck holds special significance for her, as she purchased it with her inheritance back in 2003, and it has been a cherished part of her life ever since. While it may not seem like the flashiest vehicle, it means the world to her, and we genuinely want it back.

1999 GMC Suburban
AOE7011 – WA
Police report 25-180678

If you find it, call 911 and refer to that report #.

UPDATE: Found, at Roxbury Safeway.

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LAST CALL: Seattle Public Schools survey for superintendent search
June 29, 2025 10:35 am
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When we reported recently on the Seattle Public Schools board designating Fred Podesta as acting superintendent through the summer, we noted that the district has a survey open, asking questions to assist with the process of hiring the next permanent superintendent. Tomorrow is the last day to participate in the survey, and School Board President Gina Topp (who is the elected board director for West Seattle and most of South Park) asked us to mention it again: “It’s an important opportunity for families and community members to weigh in.” Find the survey here.

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WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: 25 notes!
June 29, 2025 5:16 am
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(Must be dragonfly season! Steve Bender’s photo is one of several we’ve received – thank you!)

Music, cycling, shopping, reading … plenty of in highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SEATTLE RADIO FIELD DAY: Wrapping up this morning but you’re still welcome to visit before 11 am, north lot/field of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) to learn about this annual gathering of ham-radio operators.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s Sunday Funday run leaves from and returns to Dough Joy Donuts (4310 SW Oregon), 9 am.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)

FREE ADAPTIVE CYCLING TRYOUTS: Mobility-challenged? Outdoors for All is bringing adaptive-cycling options to West Seattle for free tryouts today, 10 am-2 pm at Don Armeni Boat Ramp, all ages. (1222 Harbor SW).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, with summer produce (berries! lots of salad greens! asparagus!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

MASTER GARDENERS: While at the market, look for Master Gardeners, ready to answer your questions! Sundays throughout the summer, they’re at the market, 10 am-2 pm.

CAPERS SALE: The all-month-long sale (and 40th anniversary celebration) is in its final two days. Capers (WSB sponsor) is open 10 am-4 pm today. (4525 California SW)

FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am, first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska)

THE BEER JUNCTION TURNS 15: Wrapping up the anniversary weekend! Open 11 am-11 pm today, stop in to wish them happy 15th. (4511 California SW)

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open every day, no matter what the weather, 11 am-8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE RESISTS: Sunday signholding in The Junction (California/Alaska), 11:30 am-1:30 pm.

CONCERT TRUCK! 2 SHOWS, 2 SITES: The Seattle Chamber Music Society‘s Concert Truck brings free live classical music to two West Seattle sites today – noon at Alki Beach Bathhouse (2701 Alki SW), 5 pm at Seattle Chinese Garden (6000 16th SW, north side of South Seattle College campus). The program and musicians are listed here.

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today as its 7-day-a-week season continues after a three-day swim-meet closure, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

WADING POOLS: Also at Lincoln Park, the wading pool will be open, as will the EC Hughes wading pool (2805 SW Holden) – hours for both today are noon-7 pm.

GET READY! Quick fun way to jump into preparedness – be ready just in case. Alice Kuder‘s last “Ready Freddy” prep-party event until fall, 12:45 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Weekly free tours! Grounds at 3201 Alki SW open at 1 pm; last tour starts 3:45 pm; more info in our calendar listing.

SOCCER: Westside Pride Match for West Seattle Junction FC vs. Portland Bangers, 2 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – get tickets here.

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

TEZCON MUSIC SHOWCASE: Day 2 of TezCon features a music showcase in a West Seattle back yard, 2-6 pm – info in our calendar listing.

CLASSIC NOVELS (AND MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: 3 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) – Ralph Ellison‘s “Invisible Man” is this month’s title.

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Today brings an afternoon performance for the curret play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 3 pm – check here for tickets.

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL: 5:30 pm at Bethany West Seattle (8600 9th SW), all welcome.

IMPROV MUSICAL: Jet City at ArtsWest tonight! 7:30 pm; check here for tickets.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday night music provided by the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that we could feature on the WSB community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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