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“Cushiony” is the word that we chose, but there are many ways you could describe the cloud formation in Stewart L.’s photo from this morning. “Memorable” works too!The forecast suggests we’ll see more clouds than sun for the next few days.

COUNTDOWN: 10 days until Fourth of July, with West Seattle Kids’ Parade

June 24, 2025 9:13 pm

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| Fun stuff to do | Holidays | Neighborhoods | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from 2024 West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade)

The biggest scheduled event in West Seattle on the Fourth of July will again be the Kids’ Parade through North Admiral, and it’s only 10 days away, so we’re publishing another reminder! Kids of all ages and their families can be part of the parade just by showing up – the gathering point is 44th/Sunset [map], starting time is 10 am. The Admiral Neighborhood Association now presents this community-created tradition, which proceeds on feet and wheels (bikes, scooters, wagons, strollers) along a few blocks of North Admiral, then crosses California SW and ends at Hamilton Viewpoint Park for games, food and treat trucks, and sack races. It all usually wraps up about noon, so you have tons of time to move on to whatever else you’re doing on the holiday. The parade is powered by donations, volunteers, and sponsors (we’re the media sponsor), so if you would rather help than watch or participate, scroll down to the end of this page for the volunteering contact, and/or donate to ANA here!

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ELECTION 2025: Mayor signs FEPP levy expansion/renewal at South Seattle College’s satellite campus

June 24, 2025 6:11 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

(Photos courtesy South Seattle College)

Mayor Harrell visited the Georgetown satellite campus of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) today to sign the bill sending the expansion/renewal Families, Education, Preschool, Promise Levy to the November ballot. This is a 6-year, $1.3 billion levy; as we reported when the mayor proposed it back in April, it’s projected to cost the median-assessed-value Seattle homeowner $654 a year, while the 2018 version of the levy – which is expiring – was described as costing the median-value homeowner $249 a year. Among the speakers today was SSC president Dr. Monica Brown:

The “Promise” in the levy’s name is its big tie to SSC, as it will fund the Seattle Promise program offering free tuition at SSC and its two sibling Seattle Colleges. The city’s news release about today’s signing event has more on what the levy will go toward, as does this fact sheet.

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Interactive kiosks for business districts get City Council OK. Will you see them in West Seattle?

June 24, 2025 4:17 pm

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

This afternoon, the City Council passed legislation allowing the Downtown Seattle Association to “install and operate interactive media kiosks in neighborhood business districts around Seattle.” According to documents from today’s council agenda, the kiosks could look like this – 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide:

The West Seattle Junction is one of the business districts specified in the bill as a potential recipient of the kiosks. But that doesn’t guarantee you’ll see one or more here. The bill says vendor Smart City will install 30 downtown before the World Cup, then 50 more, including 20 “among Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) in Ballard, U District, SODO, and West Seattle Junction.” So we asked West Seattle Junction Association executive director Chris Mackay about the local plan, and she said there’s nothing definite – the WSJA board first wants to see how they look downtown, before deciding on whether to exercise what Mackay calls “the option to get one.”

The Downtown Seattle Association says benefits of the kiosks would include “free wi-fi” and “multilingual wayfinding.” As for whether they’d be a revenue generator, the council-staff analysis says in part:

DSA estimates that Kiosks will generate $1.1 million in advertising revenue for the initial 30-kiosk deployment, collected by the DSA, with use limited to public purposes, governed by MOU between the City and DSA. The MOU also provides that revenue generated above the $1.1 million estimate from the initial 30 kiosk deployment and from the optional 30 Kiosk expansionlocated in the MID would be collected by the City, and the optional 20 kiosk expansion in BIAlocations would generate revenue for BIAs. Revenue projections for the City and the 20 BIA expansion kiosks are not known. Revenues generated to the City will be deposited in the City’s General Fund to support general government services, which could include public safety, community investments and maintenance activities in and around the right-of-way.

The council vote was 6-2; those voting no were Councilmembers Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Cathy Moore, while Councilmember Dan Strauss was absent.

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West Seattle Indivisible plans ‘Reclaim the Flag’ rally on streetcorners Saturday

June 24, 2025 2:21 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle protests

(WSB photo)

You might already have seen the flyers posted around the peninsula. West Seattle Indivisible is planning another rally on streetcorners along California SW, from Admiral to Morgan Junction, this Saturday (June 28). Here’s the explanation they sent:

West Seattle Indivisible presents:
RECLAIM THE FLAG Street Rally

Saturday, June 28, 2025
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
California Ave SW from Admiral to Morgan Junction

Fresh off the NO KINGS March, let’s keep building strength in numbers and reclaim our flag as a symbol of democracy, liberty, and justice.

Bring your:
* US Flags
* Noisemakers
* Pro-democracy signs
* Kiddos — this is a family-friendly event!

We’ll line California Ave SW from Admiral to Morgan Junction, spreading the message block by block.

Let’s make freedom loud, proud, and visible in West Seattle. See you there!

Back in April, the group drew hundreds to more than 20 streetcorners in West Seattle for its first rally/protest.

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Life-saving lesson for little ones at next Firefighter Story Time in West Seattle

June 24, 2025 12:29 pm

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| High Point | Safety | West Seattle libraries | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from April’s Firefighter Story Time at Delridge Library)

Last time a library in West Seattle hosted Firefighter Story Time, a reader lamented not seeing an announcement sooner – so in case you haven’t seen it in the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, the next one is this Friday. This time, Firefighter Story Time is set for 11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond). As always, it’s meant not only for kids to learn about fire safety but also to see firefighters and their gear up close, so that they might be less scared in an emergency situation. No preregistration needed – kids and parents/caregivers can just show up.

P.S. If you miss this one, you can also hop over the ridge to South Park Library (8604 8th Ave. S.) for Firefighter Story Time at 10:30 am August 5.

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Nucor Seattle: Welcoming a new WSB sponsor

June 24, 2025 11:08 am

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Today we welcome Nucor Seattle, the steel mill that’s been in West Seattle more than a century [map], as a new WSB sponsor. New local sponsors have the opportunity to tell you about themselves and what they do – so here’s the message Nucor has for you:

West Seattle is the capital of recycling in the Pacific Northwest

Whether it is residents sorting materials into the correct bins or volunteer pick-ups to reduce litter at our beautiful beaches and greenbelts in the area, our community works hard to reduce waste. What you may not realize is that our community is also home to the largest recycler in Washington, Nucor Seattle, and that as a company, Nucor Corporation is the largest recycler in North America. Recycled steel scrap makes up nearly 100% of the steel products that we produce in West Seattle. Our team, which is more than 300 teammates strong, makes safety our number one value every single day, and environmental sustainability in steel making is the focus and future of our company. We work hard to continue our journey of being some of the greenest steel produced anywhere in the world.

A steel-making neighbor

West Seattle is a unique place. There has been a steel mill here since 1905 – Nucor took over the mill in 2002. The neighborhood has grown and changed around us, but we don’t take our community for granted. We support local organizations that improve quality of life, and that strengthen efforts of people in this community to take care of one another. Nucor Seattle is also proud to host several interns, and we are focused on partnering with local high schools to foster the education and career development of future generations.

Looking toward a more sustainable future

Recently, we shared in the WSB a project of removing three decommissioned smokestacks. Those old smokestacks represented a bygone era. Appropriately, they were recycled a few feet from where they stood and will get a fresh start when they are repurposed for other structures. In the months and years ahead, further investments will be taking place in both the aesthetics and the operations of the mill. Nucor Seattle operations have always been a showcase of the future of steel manufacturing. We operate on carbon neutral power, abide by strict regulations, and are led by a team that prioritizes environmental stewardship. We wanted to make sustainability an employee benefit as well, and every individual on our team has access to a Orca Passport that gives them unlimited access to transit options throughout the entire region.

We might not have a front door to knock on, but if you haven’t had a chance to visit us yet, we hope to see you soon. Interested visitors (must be 18 years or older), please call 206-933-2222 to set up a tour.

We thank Nucor Seattle for supporting independent community-news coverage for West Seattle by sponsoring WSB. If your business/organization is interested in joining the WSB sponsor team, please contact our advertising coordinator Annette at WSBAdvertising@wsbsales.com – thank you!

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Swimming, running, trivia, tasting, more for your West Seattle Tuesday

June 24, 2025 9:40 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Western Polished Lady Beetle on lavender frond, photographed by Rosalie Miller)

Here’s our list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC-SAFETY COMMITTEE: The meeting that just began includes the continued consideration of confirming Shon Barnes as Seattle Police Chief, and a new proposed penalty for graffiti vandalism. Here’s the agenda, which has all the document links. You can watch via Seattle Channel.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: All are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, until noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-time participant.

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, with sessions between noon and 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.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch at West Seattle Golf Course. Scheduled speaker: Erik Bell of A Cleaner Alki. (4470 35th SW).

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 2 pm, weekly meeting, open to public comment in person or online. The agenda explains how to watch/participate. Agenda items today include approval of an agreement to install digital kiosks in business districts around the city, including The Junction.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: Tonight at 6:15 pm, meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group event at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has details on signing up before you go.

BINGO X 2: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW) … Talarico’s Pizzeria also offers 8 pm bingo (4718 California SW).

TRIVIA X 4: Here’s the answer to the question “where can you play trivia in West Seattle Tuesday nights?” – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW).

Organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar, from which we draw our daily lists too – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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YOU CAN HELP: Get your car washed Thursday and support Hope Lutheran youth travels

June 24, 2025 9:00 am

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| How to help | West Seattle news

If your trusty-but-dusty car needs a good wash this week, the youth group at Hope Lutheran Church wants to help you cross that off your list while supporting their upcoming travels.

As shared with us by Hope Lutheran youth pastor Jonathan Kopecky, the group will host a free car wash (although onsite donations are welcome) on Thursday (June 26^th) from noon-5 pm in the parking lot just north of 41st and Oregon (east of the church), and anyone in the community is invited to bring their vehicle in for a wash.

Group members have also been collecting pledges from friends and family, with donations dependent on how many cars they can wash on Thursday, so they’re looking to wash as many cars as possible.

All proceeds will go toward the group’s travel expenses for their upcoming July trip to New Orleans for the “Endure” LCMS National Youth Gathering.

Want to donate to the group’s efforts, but can’t make it on Thursday? You can donate online here.

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Tuesday info

June 24, 2025 6:03 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to the first Tuesday of summer, June 24, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Increasing clouds, high in mid-70s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:13 am and is now getting later each day; sunset will be at 9:11 pm, as late as it gets (and staying there through Saturday).

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular schedule today.

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”. Six days until three-boat service is expected to relaunch (next Monday, June 30).

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).
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ROAD WORK

-If you’re driving 35th SW through Gatewood, the road is narrowed this week for utility work, and the NB 21 stop at Elmgrove is closed 9 am-3 pm.

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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