West Seattle, Washington
16 Monday
Three reports in West Seattle Crime Watch:
GUNFIRE: Police have received reports of possible gunfire in three different areas in the past hour and a half, and just confirmed two. First, police found one casing near Fauntleroy/Findlay. Second, they just found “multiple” casings in the 2300 block of Alki SW. No injuries reported in connection with either, and no other details yet. (The other report was around 10:30 pm, possible gunfire heard in Westwood, Gatewood, and Upper Fauntleroy, but no evidence turned up in that.) … 12:34 AM UPDATE: Two people have reported vehicle damage related to the Alki gunfire.
One other Crime Watch note:
PEEPING: Sent tonight by a reader:
This morning at 5:30 am, I found a male wearing a black hoodie crouched outside my bedroom window, looking in while I was getting dressed. My window was partially open. My outdoor area is enclosed by a wall that he jumped over. He exited onto California Avenue between Brandon and Dawson. The police responded quickly, and I’ve filed a report.
Tomorrow is the second Thursday in June, so it’s West Seattle Art Walk night! That means dozens of venues around the peninsula have art and/or music and/or food/drink specials to entice you to come in:
This month’s Art Walk also will feature a Pride celebration organized by VAIN – meet up at their shop 6 pm (4513 California SW), then head south to Walk-All-Ways at 6:30 pm for dancing and general revelry.
For art highlights, see this month’s roundup on the Art Walk site, and check out this preview offered by Art Walk director Molly Ryan:
We have many student art pieces from Alki Elementary, thanks to Davina Dilley, the Alki Elementary Art Teacher. They will be displayed at West Seattle Arcade, Alki Hair, Alki Coffee Company, Blue Moon Burgers, Gary’s Place, Happy Lemon, and the Log House Museum – Thank you to the Alki Elementary students for making beautiful artwork for the businesses!
We will also have the West Seattle High School Media Arts Program showing at one of our sponsors, West Seattle Realty, located in Admiral Junction. Students from both Beginning and Advanced Photography and Graphic Design classes, as well as projects from Technology Student Association State competition will be shown.
Our Poster artist, Beverly Hill, will be displayed at Compass Real Estate in the Alaska Junction. Her work is phenomenal. She will be displaying pieces from her new collection, Industrial Scouting, which shouldn’t be missed! Also in Alaska Junction, former Art Walk leader Reeve Washburn will be at partner Windermere West Metro, and will be hosting a giveaway of Atalanta, one of her 8″x8″ collage on cradled panel! Partner Verity will be showing Sarah Ann Hamilton, with her collection called Honor Over Everything. Partner John L Scott will have three artists from Rain City Clay, in addition to musical performances by Mark Myzen. There will be a pop up market at partner Jet City Labs, featuring 8 different creators with pieces that would make amazing gifts for any loved one in your life!
Desmond Hansen, the prolific West Seattle street artist, will be displaying his work at partner Canna north of Morgan Junction. In addition, at partner NOR Design & Construction, Kristy Lewellen will be showing pieces from a private family collection that is over 60 years old – and all pieces will be priced under $100 (rare for original artwork!).
We hope to see everyone visiting businesses in their neighborhood!
One more big part of tomorrow night’s Art Walk – another set of mini-concerts, 6-7:45 pm, comprising The Art of Music, curated by John Redenbaugh. See and preview the lineup here and figure out who you want to go see and hear tomorrow night!
By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor
If you live, work, shop, study, or travel through Fauntleroy, you should be paying attention to the upcoming project to replace and expand the Fauntleroy Creek culvert beneath 45th SW.
So far, the Fauntleroy Community Association fears, not enough people are, despite the inevitability that, as FCA president Frank Immel observed last night, “it’s going to be a real mess in the community.”
Above is our recording of last night’s hour-long meeting with the latest information about the project, presented by Seattle Public Utilities, hosted by the FCA as the first half of its regular monthly board meeting. Anticipating stronger community interest, FCA moved the meeting to a big room at The Hall at Fauntleroy and set out dozens of chairs – but only a handful were filled.
Here’s the slide deck used for the briefing (plus a few pages at the end regarding the California culvert, on which work will start no sooner than 2028, after 45th is complete). Briefing toplines:
(Image from east-facing traffic cam zoomed to crash vicinity)
Avoid 14th/Roxbury for a while; at least one eastbound lane is blocked by the response for what officers have reported was a hit-run crash involving an SUV and motorcycle. The motorcycle rider was being checked out by medics, but was not believed to have major injuries; officers had a plate number for the owner of the SUV suspected to have left the scene and were going to check an associated address,
(Future Molly Moon’s, as seen this afternoon on California/Alaska traffic cam)
14+ months, and one location change, after announcing their West Seattle plans with a window banner, Molly Moon’s Ice Cream has set the date for its grand opening in The Junction: June 21. Here’s the announcement we received this afternoon:
Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream is excited to announce the Grand Opening of their newest scoop shop in the beautiful neighborhood of West Seattle at the Junction where California Ave SW and SW Alaska St intersect, next Saturday, June 21st!
The Grand Opening schedule:
3 pm: Ribbon cutting ceremony with the West Seattle Junction Association
3 pm: Molly Moon’s is open to the public!
3-5 pm: Free kids’ scoops for kids 12 and under
11 pm: Closed for the dayThe newest scoop shop in the Molly Moon’s family will open daily at 12 pm and close at 11 pm seven days a week. The shop will feature Molly Moon’s full menu of homemade ice creams, toppings, sundaes, and milkshakes. …
Every Molly Moon’s scoop shop partners with a food bank in the neighborhood where it’s located. The new West Seattle location is no exception! Through the company’s nonprofit, the Anna Banana Milk Fund, 1% of annual sales—plus customer donations—are distributed to these local food bank partners. For the new West Seattle location, Molly Moon’s will be supporting the work of the West Seattle Food Bank, which has been operating since 1983.
The new ice-cream shop was originally moving into a spot a bit further north, then changed the plan and settled on the former Cupcake Royale space instead.
As mentioned briefly in today’s highlight list, the Chief Sealth International High School Class of 2025 graduates tonight, 8 pm at Memorial Stadium downtown. The school just asked us to publish this info, including how to watch the live stream/broadcast.
Here’s a clickable link to the YouTube stream. We’ll be there too, covering the ceremony for a report late tonight here on WSB.
Whether you’re the current/prospective retiree, or a parent/relative is about to make that transition, many decisions await, especially regarding living arrangements. Independent living? Home care? Assisted living? Or? Tomorrow night (Thursday, June 12) at 6 pm, Village Green West Seattle (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor) invites you to visit for a panel discussion about your options, with guests from a variety of services/organizations.
It’s free to attend. They’re asking for RSVPs if possible – you can do that by email – corrine@villagegreenretirement.com to let them know you’ll be there.
Luke pointed out that Pegasus Book Exchange in The Junction is inviting customers past and present to share stories and memories about and for owner Fred Epps, and suggested we publicize the request too. His daughter Emma Epps said OK, so here’s what she posted on the Pegasus website:
Many of you may remember my dad, Fred Epps, who was front and center of Pegasus for about 30 years. My parents live in Mount Vernon (about an hour and a half’s drive away) and as my dad ages, he no longer has the stamina to visit the store any more. I (Emma) regularly get asked to pass along people’s well wishes, but I’d rather everyone speaks in their own words.
Do you have a memorable Fred story? Or even just something simple to say?
Here’s the important part, Emma emphasizes – please publish your comment/memory/story for Fred on the Pegasus website post, not here on this WSB post, so that he’s sure to see it. Of course you’re welcome to copy and paste it here too, after you’ve posted there …
(Photo from Pegasus website post)
That photo courtesy of the Alki Elementary PTA is from last year’s Alki-A-Thon – an end-of-school-year all-school fun(draiser) that’s coming up again this Friday (June 13)! They’re hoping you’ll pitch in and pledge in advance – here’s what the PTA wants us to know:
This jog-a-thon brings together students, staff, and families for a fun-filled day of running, music, and community spirit, all in support of vital programs at Alki Elementary. We’re actively seeking donations now through the event to fund arts and science enrichment, field trips, classroom resources, and equity efforts not covered by district budgets. It’s our most energizing school event of the year, and we’d love community donations to keep SPS students thriving.
Who: Alki Elementary students (kindergarten through 5th grade) running; family and immediate friends invited to attend
What: Alki-a-Thon, the school’s annual jog-a-thon fundraiser
When: Friday, June 13, 2025 (during the school day)
Why: To raise funds for PTA-supported programs that enrich student learning and support
To donate: app.99pledges.com/fund/alkiathon25
(Photographed on Beach Drive by Thomas Bach)
Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy.
TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore’s new Junction location. (4522 California SW)
CHAIR YOGA: 10:30 am weekly class at Dragonfly (3270 California SW): $20 drop-in.
(added) ONO GRINDS WITH SPD: “Coffee with a cop” meet-and-greet with Seattle Police, Hawaiian style, 11 am-1 pm at Marination ma kai (1600 Harbor SW).
HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day 11 am-8 pm. (1100 SW Cloverdale)
REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, 2-4:30 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).
ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: 3 pm, join Rec’N The Streets at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)
HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), free.
DROP-IN Q&A ABOUT BARTON REPAVING PROJECT: 5:30-7 pm outside ex-Bed Bath Beyond at Westwood Village, your chance to talk with team members for this upcoming work (now set for next year instead of this year).
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Got something broken? Fix it instead of discarding it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).
34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS’ ENDORSEMENT MEETING: 6 pm online, as previewed here. You can go here to register for the link (all can observe the meeting but endorsement votes are limited to qualified members).
CRIBBAGE NIGHT: Monthly event at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), 6 pm. All players, all ages, welcome!
POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm, $40, details here and pre-registration here. (3400 Harbor SW)
POETRYBRIDGE: Celebrate the beauty and powerof words! 6-8 pm PoetryBridge gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: All are welcome at the group’s weekly meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW).
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – all welcome.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)
KUNDALINI YOGA & GONG BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), $35.
MUSIC BINGO: Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
REGULAR TRIVIA x 3: Three West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday trivia starting at 8 pm … Quiz Night also begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Your chance at centerstage – 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
CHIEF SEALTH IHS GRADUATION: 8 pm at Memorial Stadium downtown (401 5th Ave. N.) Note increased security screening – arrive early.
Got something coming up that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Ball player in the family? Less than two weeks left to sign up for West Seattle Baseball‘s Summer Crush. And WS Baseball has a few other announcements to share:
Crush is Focused on the FUN!
Summer Crush is West Seattle Baseball´s fun summer games only league that combines some of the organizational elements of the spring league with some of the sandlot-style baseball fun. It is also an opportunity for more reps and new positions in a fun, low-stress situation.
Crush is divided into three divisions, 8U, 10U, and 12U (in PONY-speak, that´s Pinto, Mustang, and Bronco). Scores are kept but there are no standings or playoffs. There are not even practices! It’s just “show up and play ball”.
The season runs from the week of July 11 through the week of August 11. 8U Pinto and 12U Bronco are scheduled to play Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. 10U Mustang is scheduled to play Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
For more information visit the West Seattle Baseball website at westseattlebaseball.com
And beyond summer …
Girls Softball is back for its 3rd season!
This division will spend its first week of the 6 weeks going through introductions and assessments to allow a safe and balanced team format for the remaining weeks. The goal is to identify their knowledge and skill set to aptly teach and help gain confidence in their abilities. Division will probably be in the Pinto (8u), Mustang (10u) and Bronco (12u) range, however that is subject to registration. Weeks to include instruction, games, and guest Coaches.
Shetland/T-ball is back this season!
This division will be 6 weeks on Friday nights 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM and continue to be a fun T-ball (6u) level of baseball for the kids to run around and play some ball.
Using Crush to Try a New Division
Often, players who are going to move up a division the following spring will play in the higher division in Crush to get a light introduction to their future age group, but by no means is that a rule or even typical. Most commonly, players play in the same division and level that they played during the Spring season. Players are not allowed to ¨play down,” however.
Taking Vacations? No Problem!
Team rosters are built with summer vacations in mind. Larger rosters can sometimes mean that the batting order gets long, more often, however, it prevents teams being too short-handed to realistically play when multiple players are out of town on family trips. Again, games are scheduled only for weeknights, leaving weekends completely free.
Coaches Needed
And why should all the fun go to the kids? Whether you have had the pleasure of helping as a volunteer coach in the past or have just seen how much fun all the coaches have working with these kids, Crush is a great time to get involved. Every team needs as much coaching help as they can get to make games run smoothly and efficiently. If you are ready to join the ranks of WSB volunteer coaches, be sure to note your interest when registering your player or contact league officials to start the process! Please reach out to Andy and Doug at crush.commish@westseattlebaseball.com with any questions regarding the season.
Important Dates
Registration is scheduled to close on June 23. Crush season will begin the week of July 11 and run for 6 weeks ending on August 15. Sign Up for Summer Crush: go.teamsnap.com/forms/485126
6:02 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Partly sunny with a high in the mid-70s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:11 am (as early as it gets, and holding there for another week); sunset will be at 9:07 pm.
CLOSURES, ROAD WORK
-The Admiral Way Bridge is now one lane each way on the north side, with the south side closed for the ongoing strengthening/refurbishing work.
SCHOOL SCHEDULES
Summit Atlas in Arbor Heights has concluded its school year. Many local independent/parochial schools get out this Friday. Seattle Public Schools‘ last day is one week from today. Neighboring districts – Vashon gets out June 24, Highline on June 25.
-Chief Sealth IHS Class of ’25 graduates downtown at Memorial Stadium tonight, 8 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, plus a new addition – late-night service for weeknights with Mariners’ home games (and some other events). More info here.
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”.
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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