6:41 PM: The third and final concert in the Admiral Neighborhood Association‘s AMP – Admiral Music in the Parks – series is happening right now at Hamilton Viewpoint Park at the north end of California Avenue SW. The Flaming Pies (above) are playing a tribute to The Beatles, and while there’s plenty of people in the park’s meadow, there’s still plenty of room to come down, bring your family, friends, neighbors, and if you can, nonperishable food for the food drive. The first two concerts went past 8:15 pm, so you have some time to get here.

8:35 PM: The Flaming Pies – led by a West Seattle resident, we learned – just wrapped up, inviting the crowd – 700! – to sing along on “A Little Help from My Friends.”

We have video and photos to add later. The ANA’s next big event is the Admiral Block Party on August 23; the next big outdoor-music event in West Seattle is Summer Concerts at The Mount, starting at 6 pm tomorrow with Danny Vernon‘s Illusion of Elvis.

ADDED 1 AM: As promised, adding video and photos. Above and below are three chunks of the concert, a mix of beloved Beatles sits and some of their lesser-known album cuts. Each of our clips has multiple songs – the band played prolifically, with few pauses.

As with the previous two concerts in the series, this one drew a mini-mob of little ones dancing and playing on the lawn between the performers and the audience, and you’ll see them in our video:

ANA president Joanie Jacobs thanked all the volunteers who made the series possible, especially organizers Meagan Loftin and Dan Jacobs:

Also volunteering, the cleanup stars of A Cleaner Alki:

The Beatles fans weren’t just the older members of the crowd, by the way – this young trio showed off Beatles pins purchased in the Strawberry Fields area of Central Park (near the Dakota building where John Lennon lived) while visiting New York City for a school trip in May:

The concerts were all free, costs covered by sponsors (we were among them, as were other community businesses including WSB sponsors Timeless Kitchen Design and PCC Markets) – if you want to chip in, you can donate to the ANA here.

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WHALES: Two humpbacks nearby

July 31, 2025 5:00 pm

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Two young humpback whales are in the Seattle-Bainbridge ferry lanes, reports Kersti Muul. Let us know if you see them!

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DEVELOPMENT: Demolition day in 1700 block of Alki Avenue SW

July 31, 2025 3:42 pm

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Thanks for the tip! Two weeks after the demolition permit was issued for small residential buildings at 1790 and 1794 Alki Avenue SW [map], circa 1910 and 1938, a backhoe has turned them into debris.

We last reported on the project proposed for this site in May 2024; it was going through the system at the time as a four-story, 12-unit building. County records show the parcels were sold four years ago for $2.3 million. City files, however, show the building permit hasn’t yet been issued.

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ELECTION 2025: If you’re among the 88 percent of King County voters who haven’t turned in ballots yet, you have five days

July 31, 2025 1:56 pm

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The sun’s out, the Blue Angels are here, summer break is only half over … Might be difficult to think about an election too, but that ballot you (probably) haven’t filled out yet asks you to make some important decisions: Two levies to be decided, and five major races in which the candidate lineups need to be narrowed to two finalists.

King County ballot-return stats show only 12 percent of voters have turned theirs in so far. You have until Tuesday (August 5) at 8 pm to get your ballot into a King County Elections dropbox (West Seattle has four, and nearby White Center and South Park have one each); if you want to use USPS mail, don’t wait until Tuesday, because there’s no guarantee of same-day postmark.

The decisions you’re asked to make:

CANDIDATES (all are listed/infolinked here)
Seattle Mayor (8 candidates)
Seattle citywide Council Position 8 (5 candidates)
Seattle citywide Council Position 9 (4 candidates)
Seattle City Attorney (4 candidates)
King County Executive (7 candidates, no incumbent)

BALLOT MEASURES
King County Proposition 1 (6-year Parks Levy renewal)
Seattle Proposition 1 (Democracy Voucher 10-year levy renewal)

As always, once the voting ends at 8 pm Tuesday, we’ll get the initial results by about 8:15 pm, and then one update a day until everything’s counted.

P.S. If you still haven’t received your ballot, report it ASAP to 206-296-VOTE. (Mail hiccups in our area meant our ballots didn’t arrive until this week – in the same delivery as the replacements we’d requested when the originals hadn’t shown up by early last week!)

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CRIME WATCH: Updates on two murder suspects’ arrests (including helicopter-assisted operation), drug/gun suspect arrest; plus mail-theft reader report

July 31, 2025 11:59 am

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Four notes in West Seattle Crime Watch this morning, starting with updates on two people arrested in West Seattle for murders that happened elsewhere:

LAST NIGHT’S HELICOPTER-ASSISTED MURDER SUSPECT ARREST: As updated here, police have confirmed last night’s warrant operation in West Seattle was to arrest a 28-year-old man suspected of shooting and killing a man in Northgate earlier this week. The suspect, who does not appear so far to have a record, is reported to live at the Sunrise Heights residence where he was arrested. We’ll update the case when he has his first bail/probable-cause hearing, today or tomorrow. (ADDED 7 PM: He did have a hearing this afternoon; his bail was set at $5 million. The hearing document says the suspect – whose age is now listed as 26 – and victim were classmates at a health-care-related school in Northgate earlier this month, but says the motive is not yet known. The document also says that the suspect was traced with the help of a witness who saw him get into a car, security video, and traffic-cam video of the car.)

$5 MILLION BAIL SET FOR ANOTHER MURDER SUSPECT: Back on Tuesday, we reported on the West Seattle arrest of a woman wanted for a deadly stabbing in SODO. The 35-year-old woman is not yet charged but has a high-profile record so we are identifying her: As noted in this comment, Jordyn Weichert was convicted in a Whidbey Island vehicular homicide case involving a crash that killed three people. She was in court Wednesday in connection with the SODO case and bail was set at $5 million. No motive is listed but the initial court document does reveal why she was in West Seattle – she was reported to be staying with friends/acquaintances at an apartment building in the Luna Park area.

$5,000 BAIL SET FOR DRUGS/GUN SUSPECT: Our Tuesday Crime Watch report also included the SPD announcement of a Harbor Avenue SW arrest in which police say they found drugs and a gun, which the 37-year-old suspect was not legally allowed to have. He too had a hearing on Wednesday; a judge found probable cause for the drug and DUI allegations but not for the gun allegations – pending more info from SPD investigators, prosecutors explain – so his bail is currently set at $5,000.

And one Crime Watch reader report today:

MAIL THEFT: The photo and report are from Darrick in North Delridge:

Mail theft and mailbox vandalized. Puget Blvd and Hudson. It appears the nighttime mail monster has raided and destroyed our mail box.

We’ll add the police incident # when we get it.

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Final Admiral Music in the Parks concert, Blue Angels practice, Summer Scramble scavenger hunt, more for your West Seattle Thursday

July 31, 2025 9:54 am

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(Photo by Jamie Kinney – looking toward Alki Point and Mount Rainier from a ferry)

Here’s what you can see, hear, and participate. in for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SUMMER SCRAMBLE SCAVENGER HUNT: As previewed and explained earlier this month, Day 1 is on for the Summer Scramble scavenger hunt. Not too late to jump in!

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Whatever you’re growing, it’s the heart of gardening season! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

SHIP TOURS: The two US Navy ships that sailed by during the Parade of Ships on Tuesday are open for tours at U.S. Coast Guard Pier 46 downtown, 10 am-4 pm daily through Sunday. Info, rules, maps are here.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, songs, learning activities geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds, 10:30 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

BLUE ANGELS PRACTICE: Today is the US Navy aerobatic team’s most extensive pre-Seafair Weekend Air Show practice day, and Seafair says they’re expected to be up 11 am-1 pm and 3:30 pm-4:40 pm.

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open today and every day through Labor Day, 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

WADING POOLS: Three of the city’s West Seattle wading pools are scheduled to operate today – Lincoln Park will be open noon-7 pm and Delridge and Hiawatha will be open noon-5:30 pm. Free.

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open with sessions noon-7 pm – see the schedule here. Fee.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today.

DROP-IN CHESS: Teens are invited to come play at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:30 pm.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two regular Thursday night events here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Maroom Thaim.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle!

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Rather walk instead of run? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

(The “dance floor” during last week’s concert by Michael Pearsall & Friends, WSB photo by Jason Grotelueschen)

ADMIRAL MUSIC IN THE PARKS: Third of three free Thursday night concerts presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association, 6:30 pm, featuring The Flaming Pies at Hamilton Viewpoint Park (California & Donald). BYO chair, blanket, etc. And if you knit, join the Seattle Yarn knitting circle during the concert! Also, if you can, bring nonperishable donation(s) for the concert-series food drive.

JEWELRY CARE AND REPAIR: Learn how to take care of your jewelry during this 6:30 pm class at WEND Jewelry (3278 California SW), info in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC AT EASY STREET: Eric Thompson live performance at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) to celebrate the re-release of “Manic and Organic,” 7 pm, free, all ages.

DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with Sherman, 8 pm.

Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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SPANNING THE AGES: Application time for second cohort of BAYFEST Youth Theatre’s Intergenerational Project

July 31, 2025 9:10 am

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In the photo are members of the first cohort of West Seattle-based BAYFEST Youth Theatre‘s Intergenerational Project, earlier this year. Want to be part of the second group? Here’s how:

WHAT: 7-10 teens and 7-10 senior adults, chosen by BAYFEST for this exciting, fun and collaborative project, will form the Fall 2025 “Intergen” Cohort, following the great success of our first cohort this past winter/spring. The group willmeet every few weeks over several months (usually on a weekend morning) in West Seattle for a fun, meaningful learning process, using theatre games and exercises, guided discussions, participant writing and collaboration. We will culminate in a final group public “showing” of a company-devised piece of theatre that explores intergenerational themes in new and creative ways. NO THEATRE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY and the Project is COMPLETELY FREE to all chosen participants! We encourage anyone interested to apply and attend an intro workshop (see below), from which the final cohort members will be chosen. Led by BAYFEST and CSIHS Drama Company Director Robert Shampain, who has over 35 years experience leading this type of workshop-format project. Other BAYFEST teaching artists may join us for some sessions.

WHEN: Intro Session for the Fall, 2025 Cohort will be held on Saturday, August 23, from 10-1 in West Seattle (venue TBD) Regular Fall sessions will be held every three weeks beginning in mid-September.

WHERE: While we are happy to have participants from anywhere in the Seattle area, all sessions and performances will be in West Seattle.

WHO: We are open to all seniors and teens (13-19 years old), including friends, relatives, grandparents/grandchildren.Again, NO THEATER EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY – JUST A DESIRE TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES AND (WE HOPE!) CHALLENGE YOURSELF A BIT.

COST: FREE. This project is being sponsored by BAYFEST Youth Theatre and our funders. We only ask that participants commit to being collaborative, having fun, and adhering to our code of conduct (that we will discuss as a group on the first day.)

HOW TO APPLY: Please send us an email – BAYFESTyouthTheatre@gmail.com – with the subject line “Intergen Theatre Project” and we will send you an information packet and application. More info is also available on our website: www.BAYFESTyouthTheatre.org

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TRAFFIC CAMS, ROAD WORK, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Notes for the last day of July

July 31, 2025 6:01 am

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6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Thursday, July 31, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Sunny again today, high in the low 80s (yesterday was the second consecutive day reaching 85). Today’s sunrise was at 5:46 am; sunset will be at 8:44 pm.

(Wednesday’s sunset, photographed by Curry Gibson)

ROAD WORK

-Repaving is expected to resume on California SW between Holly and Frontenac today.

-Crews are working on curb ramps for all four corners of 60th/Admiral.

-The major nighttime work ahead on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here. Here’s the latest.

-Admiral Bridge work continues.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.

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

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, and on weeknights with Mariners home games (like tonight).

STADIUM ZONE

The M’s are home, 6:40 pm game tonight vs. Texas.

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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