WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire suspect released; stolen F-250; three requests for hit-and-run help

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As the long weekend ends, the West Seattle Crime Watch reports have suddenly stacked up:

GUNFIRE SUSPECT RELEASED: One of the Fourth of July arrests noted in our roundup was that of a 23-year-old man accused of “drive-by shooting.” The police narrative presented for his first court hearing Saturday, which we obtained today, includes more details than the SPD Blotter post. The report says that the report came from the Harbor Avenue 7-Eleven, that a man had fired two shots from the sun roof of a black VW, and police stopped what they believed to be that car in the 1000 block of Harbor. The gunfire suspect told police he had a confrontation with someone at a gas station. Meantime, a witness said they saw the VW in a car-to-car confrontation at West Marginal/Chelan, after which the suspect allegedly fired into the air through the sun roof, then proceeded to the Harbor Avenue 7-Eleven. That’s when the witness called police. The report says the witness couldn’t positively identify the suspect or anyone else in the car as the person who fired the gun. But someone told police the gun had been fired inside the car; they saw a shell casing there, and found another one in the intersection at West Marginal/Chelan. Police arrested the suspect and booked him into jail; at his bail hearing, prosecutors asked that he be held on $150,000 bail; the appearance-court judge released him on personal recognizance.(The police report filed for the hearing, it should be noted, had “no” checked off in the space where it’s asked if law enforcement would object to the suspect’s release.)

STOLEN F-250: The owner came home from a trip today and found it gone.

I discovered my truck stolen when arriving home today. My neighbor last saw it Wednesday the 2nd..It’s a dark-gray/blue 1990 Ford F-250, license plate D93929D. It has an Alki sticker on the back window. It was stolen from (the 2400 block of) Alki Avenue SW.

They’re in the process of getting a police report filed; call 911 if you find it.

We also have three hit-runs for which people are requesting info:

SUNDAY NIGHT, 13TH/CLOVERDALE: Pam says the driver of this car hit hers and is looking for info:

She says the plate starts with CVY and the crash happened at 8:25 pm tonight. We’ll add the police report number when we get it.

FRIDAY, SW HENDERSON: Cami says video shows a driver hitting her partner’s car (below) and another “off Henderson” on the Fourth of July.

She’s looking for the other victim. If that was you and you haven’t connected yet, contact us.

THURSDAY, ARBOR HEIGHTS: Jackie emailed to say her dad’s parked car was hit at 1:10 am Thursday (July 3) at 35th SW/SW 104th. He reported, “From the debris left at the scene, the moving car was a metallic dark-blue Tesla, circa 2020-2023, Model Y.” It’s likely to have major damage. If you have information, the SPD incident # to refer to is 25-185016.

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UPDATE: Crash at 16th/Sullivan sends one person to hospital

July 6, 2025 10:01 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

10:01 PM: Seattle Fire has a big response headed to a crash at 16th SW/SW Sullivan – firefighters have told dispatch they’ll have to extricate someone from the crashed vehicle.

10:03 PM: The person is now out so they’re downsizing the response. But 16th is closed, Thistle to Cloverdale, and that’s expected to last a while.

(WSB photo)

10:48 PM: Photo added. And as commenters remind us, 16th just south of the scene is marked for speed humps/cushions that SDOT is about to install. (We’ve been awaiting SDOT info after a tip just before the holiday weekend.)

ADDED MONDAY MORNING: The 29-year-old driver was taken to a hospital by private ambulance, indicating his injuries were not life-threatening. As commenters note, he hit parked cars; SPD called for tow trucks for three vehicles in all, including the driver’s.

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WEEK AHEAD: Big night for music Thursday! West Seattle Summer Fest Eve x The Art of Music

July 6, 2025 9:00 pm

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| West Seattle Art Walk | West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from Summer Fest Eve 2024)

West Seattle Summer Fest – next Friday, Saturday, Sunday (July 11-13) in the heart of The Junction – is the main event, but Summer Fest Eve (Thursday, July 10) gets bigger all the time. It’s always the same night as July’s West Seattle Art Walk, which this time includes The Art of Music mini-concerts (not just in The Junction). Here’s the announcement from Art of Music coordinator John Redenbaugh:

The next free admission Art of Music performances presented by the West Seattle Junction Association are coming up on Second Thursday Art Walk rvening July 10 (Summer Fest Eve) at seven locations — five of them are in the Alaska Junction (click here to view the Alaska Junction Summer Fest Eve flier featuring all five). Musicians will perform from 6 pm to 7:45 pm (with one 15-minute break at the midpoint).

ALASKA JUNCTION

Steve and Kristi Nebel @ Verity Credit Union
Golden Hart @ Great American Diner & Bar

The St. Bees Duo @ John L. Scott Real Estate West Seattle
Karin Kajita and Al Shabino @ CAPERS
Maggie Laird @ Itto’s Vino

GREATER ADMIRAL DISTRICT

Abby K @ WEND Jewelry

GREATER MORGAN JUNCTION

Marco de Carvalho @ Pine Lake Cellars

The July Art of Music Page is posted on the West Seattle Art Walk website, here. There you will find a description of all July performers and venues and the opportunity to listen to music performed by each musical artist.

Bonus Music in Addition to The Art of Music on Art Walk Evening in the Alaska Junction:

* At Bonjour Vietnam: Westside Jazz Trio
* At VAIN: Honey Bear
* At Angora Rugs and Home Decor: Stephcynie

Music is not all you’ll find in The Junction on Thursday during Art Walk/Summer Fest Eve – here’s the art lineup, and here’s other fun. Plus here’s our preview of the timeline for festival setup that day/night – that’s part of the Thursday night fun, wandering The Junction’s closed streets as Summer Fest takes shape.

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Holiday weekend fires: Fifth of July busier in West Seattle than Fourth of July

July 6, 2025 7:09 pm

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| Holidays | West Seattle fires | West Seattle news

With the holiday weekend ending, we checked the log for the big picture on fire calls to which SFD responded. The log doesn’t have a call category for “fireworks fires,” so we can’t say for sure how many of these were caused by people setting off fireworks. But these are the calls in our area that were categorized as “fire”:

FRIDAY, FOURTH OF JULY

If you noticed that burned, foamed (and obscenely graffitied) car parked on the west side of the 4500 block of California SW in The Junction, it caught fire just after 11:30 pm Friday. It was still there during this morning’s Farmers’ Market, and still there as of late this afternoon (when we researched the call after a tip). Other Fourth of July fires from the log:

1:23 am: “Brush fire” 28th/Trenton
10:16 am: “Bark fire” 7000 block Beach Drive
4:18 pm: “Brush fire” Puget Blvd./Delridge Way
9:39 pm: “Illegal burn” 61st/Alki

SATURDAY, JULY 5

That photo sent today by David shows the area charred Saturday night in what was categorized as a “brush fire” at 28th/Thistle (Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex), dispatched at 8:25 pm. Overall, a more fiery day/night in West Seattle, according to the SFD log. Other calls labeled “fire” on Saturday:

1:14 am: “Brush fire” 34th/Admiral
4:15 am: “Rubbish fire” 59th/Lander
7:02 pm: “Bark fire” 4400 block California SW
8:59 pm: “Brush fire” 6400 block 31st SW
9:43 pm: “4 Red” (midsize non-medical dispatch) 5900 block 31st SW
10:26 pm: “Brush fire” at 3429 45th SW (Madison Middle School’s address)
10:48 pm: “Brush fire” 9000 block 8th SW
11:28 pm: “Brush fire” 28th/Barton

SUNDAY, JULY 6

And here’s what’s on the log through a short time ago (the “brush fire” call just closed out):

2:41 pm: “Shed fire” 5300 block 47th SW
6:33 pm: “Brush fire” West Marginal/Highland Park Way

We have no way to break out the many medical calls to which SFD responded (always a far busier call category for firefighters than actual fires), so we don’t know whether any local calls were fireworks-related, but Harborview Medical Center did send us and other regional media a general total of fireworks injuries HMC had seen (as the regional trauma center):

As of 9 a.m. today, clinicians at Harborview Medical Center had treated 47 people with fireworks-related injuries during the July Fourth holiday weekend.

The injuries are characterized as:

18 involving hands
13 involving eyes
8 involving other body areas
8 involving multiple areas (such as hands and eyes)

No structure fires were reported in our area over the holiday weekend, aside from the “shed fire” listed for Sunday.

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WEST SEATTLE WILDLIFE: 2 coyote sightings

July 6, 2025 4:50 pm

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Two quick coyote notes while we work on other stories:

A texter sent that photo today from Camp Long, after seeing the coyote “on the west edge, on the path a little bit north of Schurman Rock.” Earlier this week, we had a note from Gay, reporting, “Wanted to let you know that my wife saw a coyote running down Marshall … about 9:30 am. It was heading south toward the greenbelt at the end of the block. Keep your kitties and small dogs inside.” The official advice on coexisting with coyotes is here, and advises encouraging them to keep their distance by not providing any food source, inadvertently or otherwise, from unattended pets to bowls of their food to thrown-out-but-not-secured human food.

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Makers Art Market @ Alki Beach

July 6, 2025 2:00 pm

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Not like you need an excuse to go to the beach on an afternoon like today, but if you do … this month’s edition of the Makers Art Market has more than 20 vendors, just east of the Alki Beach Bathhouse, until 5 pm. Want to combine sun protection and fashion? See Campelle hats at the east end of the market, made by Simge:

If you sense a bit of tropical vibe, that might be because Simge founded Campelle in Miami. Meantime, on the north side of the market, it’s all Pacific Northwest inspiration for what Dan‘s selling at Dannomyte!:

And Tobi‘s crocheted Fawna’s Friends stuffies range from octopuses to chickens:

A quick trip through the market also revealed jewelry, photos, pottery, cards, and more (see the vendor list here). At the very least, this will get you in the mood for more outdoor shopping with artists and crafters, including next Friday through Sunday at West Seattle Summer Fest in The Junction, and July 18-20 at the Alki Art Fair.

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Drive a Rivian? Help break a world record next weekend in West Seattle!

July 6, 2025 1:18 pm

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| Delridge | Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news

That’s the Trujillo family in their Rivian R1S electric vehicle. You probably know Laurel and Andrew as proprietors of Ounces in North Delridge. They’re hosting a Rivian owners meetup next Saturday (July 12) and it’s not just your average meetup – Laurel explains, “For this meetup, we’re trying to break the world record of most Rivians in a caravan and we want to make sure all the Rivian Owners of West Seattle get the invite to come down on July 12th and take part in this super cool, fun and hopefully momentous event! The record to beat is 70 Rivians and it will take all of our fellow West Seattle Rivian Community (and beyond) to do it!” They’ve been Rivian owners for more than a year and say it’s a “fun and unique community to be a part of, which is why we thought it would be a cool idea to gather and meet other local Rivian Owners in West Seattle –– and to uplevel the gathering even more, might as well try to break the record!” They’ll start from Ounces at noon next Saturday in the back parking lot, then, “We’ll take a Caravan Cruise around Alki, then return to Ounces for a social meetup with Rivian swag giveaways! All Rivian R1 Models welcome! Just arrive by 12 pm to join.” More event details here. (If you haven’t been to Ounces, it’s at 3809 Delridge Way SW.)

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Remembering Louis Landino, 1941-2025

July 6, 2025 10:35 am

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| Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends are remembering Lou Landino, and sharing this remembrance with the community:

Louis Landino
March 17, 1941 – June 29, 2025

Louis Landino, a driven and accomplished man, passed away on June 29, 2025, at the age of 84.

Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania on March 17, 1941, Lou went to Muhlenberg College for his undergrad and University of PA in Philadelphia for dental school. Lou then made his home in Seattle, where he attended the University of Washington to obtain his specialty in Orthodontics. After graduation, he began to build a decades-long career as an orthodontist. With more than forty years in practice with his two locations in Tukwila and West Seattle, he earned a reputation for excellence, precision, and dedication to his craft — helping shape the smiles of countless patients and leaving a lasting mark on the local community.

Lou had a vigor for life. He raced Formula One cars, piloted planes, hunted and fished, golfed (with several hole-in-ones), carved birds with precise detail, painted, and crafted furniture by hand. Each of these pursuits reflected not just talent, but a commitment to learning, improving, and doing things well. He was a man of great skill and deep pride in everything he accomplished. Even after suffering a stroke with partial paralysis in 2008, he began to paint with his non-dominant hand — continuing to produce expressive, abstract works that still reflected his eye for detail and creative spirit.

He is survived by his wife, Lori; sister, Susan; daughters, Marti and Rachel; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. His legacy endures in the many things he built, created, and achieved throughout his long and full life.

A celebration of Lou’s life will be held (update) at The Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California Ave SW, on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 from 2 pm – 4 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to honor his memory by embracing the things you do best — with pride, purpose, and an unwillingness to settle for anything less than your highest standard.

Please share photos, memories and condolences on the guestbook located at emmickfunerals.com/obituaries/louis-landino

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to westseattleblog@gmail.com)

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WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: 22 notes, as holiday weekend concludes

July 6, 2025 6:07 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Goldenrod Crab Spider on Calendula, photographed by Rosalie Miller)

Notes for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BIG-BILL AFTERMATH: West Seattle Indivisible is hosting a community gathering to come together and “be in community to process our emotions and potentially learn about or share some ideas for action and resistance” regarding the bill just passed by Congress and signed. 8:30-9:30 ampm at Alki Statue of Liberty. (61st SW/Alki SW)

ART ON THE CORNER: Last day of three-day art sale, proceeds to nonprofit, 8:30 am-3 pm at 39th SW/SW Holden

WESTIES RUN CLUB: No run today.

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

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, with summer produce (berries! lots of greens!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, plants, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon – but remember that next week, July 13, it’ll be a block further north because of Summer Fest)

MASTER GARDENERS: No clinic at the market today or next Sunday.

BEE GARDEN: As previewed here, the West Seattle Bee Garden‘s monthly work party needs weeding help most of all this time! 10 am-noon – with cake! – Lanham/Graham.

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

(added) MAKERS ART MARKET: 11 am-5 pm by Alki Beach Bathhouse (2701 Alki SW) – shop more than two dozen artists/crafters.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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

WEST SEATTLE MODERN CLASSIC BOOK CLUB: 3 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW), “Lucky Jim” by Kingsley Amis is this month’s book.

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

SOCCER: 4 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), West Seattle Junction FC vs. Snohomish FC. Bring nonperishable food for the West Seattle Food Bank! Get tickets here.

ASTROLOGY FUNDRAISER: Astrologer Stephanie Gailing is doing 15-minute readings, 5:30-8 pm, at Sebastiano’s Natural Wines (3278 California SW), raising money to support the ACLU.

THEATER BY THE CAMPFIRE: Dacha Theatre presents “The Grown-Ups“ at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), 8 pm. Get tickets here.

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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