West Seattle, Washington
04 Thursday
Through court documents and a police summary, we know more about what investigators allege happened Saturday night leading up to and during a big response at Duwamish Head.
Police arrested two women, the 28-year-old driver and a 24-year-old passenger. The court document for their respective probable-cause hearings today says it started with a 911 call just after 8:30 pm Saturday from someone who alleged they were shot at by someone in a silver Chevy Malibu. The officer-written narrative continues:
The 911 caller followed the suspect vehicle and provided updates to SPD dispatch as they drove around Alki AV SW. The suspect vehicle eventually turned southbound on Alki AV SW and SPD officers stopped the vehicle within the 1500 block of Alki AV SW. … SPD officers instructed (the driver) to stop and to turn off the vehicle, which she did not do. She pulled around the SPD patrol vehicle, almost striking an officer and proceeded to drive away at a high rate of speed. Because the vehicle was involved in a shooting, I attempted to stop the vehicle with my lights and siren. (She) continued to drive southbound on Alki AV SW. (She) willfully and failed to immediately bring her vehicle to a stop. (She) continued to drive recklessly (drove into oncoming traffic) and reached speeds up to 55 MPH (on a 25 MPH road), on a busy main arterial street (with both heavy vehicle and foot traffic). (She) slowed due to an oncoming police vehicle and heavy traffic in the oncoming lane. Because of this, I believed (her) only route to escape was the
public sidewalk. I used my police vehicle and pushed (slow speed) her vehicle into the other police vehicle, ending the pursuit. (She) and another female passenger were both arrested.
This reader video we added to our original report last night shows part of what was described above:
The document says the car belonged to a relative of the driver. Meantime, a separate court document explains why the passenger was arrested:
Subject was the passenger in a vehicle that was allegedly involved in a drive-by shooting incident and subsequently attempted to flee the scene to avoid apprehension. Once in custody, a check of her identity revealed that the subject was determined to have several outstanding warrants out of the State of Oregon for Theft 1st Degree.
Now, here’s what happened in court today, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office:
Probable cause was found in the eluding allegation against the driver. Prosecutors say they argued for $30,000 bail but the first-appearance-court judge said she could go free on personal recognizance (though police had checked the “law enforcement objects to release” box on the document that was submitted). The court document does not say where she lives. As for the passenger, who is listed as living in Auburn, probable cause was found for “being a fugitive from justice,” and bail was set at $60,000, the amount of her Oregon warrants. She remains in the King County Jail tonight, while the driver was released about two hours ago. Both still may face felony charges. Meantime, the police summary adds two things that weren’t in either court document:
Officers returned to the original scene and recovered a single 9mm shell casing. Investigation determined that the suspect and victim are known to each other and have an ongoing history.
Brian Callanan, the West Seattle-residing journalist who anchors programs on Seattle Channel, asked us to help circulate his call for questions for his next two guests on City Inside/Out: Council Edition.
(Photos courtesy Seattle Channel)
He’s interviewing citywide Position 8 Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck and District 1 (West Seattle/South Park/Georgetown/SODO/Pioneer Square) Councilmember Rob Saka this week. If you have a question for one or both, email Brian via contact@seattlechannel.org by 5 pm Tuesday. He’s looking for serious questions of potential interest to a citywide audience. Rinck is running for what would be her first full term and so far has 78% of the vote in last week’s primary; Saka is midway through his first 4-year term.
Another “already?” topic – it’s back-to-school time for one West Seattle school. Our area’s only charter school, Summit Atlas (9601 35th SW), starts classes for its ninth year this Wednesday (August 13); some students will be on campus tomorrow for new-student orientation, according to the Summit Atlas calendar. The school is grades 6-12, with more than 600 enrolled. The last day of the school year – in case the early start has you wondering – is scheduled for June 5, 2026.
We asked Summit Atlas what’s new this year:
For one, we have a new Executive Director, Ebony Harvey, who will be leading the school moving forward along with the rest of the leader team and staff which had over 90% retention again!
Atlas’s enrollment continues to increase and should be 630+ this year. Our Expeditions program continues to offer ways for young people to get out into the community and get exposure and experience to real-life pathways and preparation for college. We graduated our 5th amazing class last year and they are off doing wonderful things!!
Here’s our coverage of the 2025 graduation.
Yes, really, we have two reasons to mention Halloween today, even though it’s more than 2 1/2 months away …
HALLOWEEN STOCKPILE SALE: Patricia wants to be sure you have plenty of advance notice that she is having a sale because she’s getting out of the Halloween-decoration business after many years of delighting neighbors and visitors – the reader-contributed photos above and below are just a few of those we’ve received spotlighting her past displays. She is selling her stockpile to benefit the West Seattle Food Bank: “I am retiring from the ‘business’ of Halloween home decor. Over the years I have amassed a substantial number of decorations and hope to turn those items into much-needed cash for the food bank.”
Patricia’s all-Halloween WSFB-fundraiser sale is set for 9 am-4 pm Saturday and Sunday, August 23 and 24, at 2752 38th SW – cash only.
HALLOWEEN STORE: A concerned reader contacted us recently, worried that Spirit Halloween wouldn’t be returning to Westwood Village’s ex-Bed Bath Beyond for a fourth season, since it wasn’t on their website, though other 2025 stores were, and there was no signage on the storefront (at least as of last we looked). We found job listings that had been posted this past spring for fall 2025, which seemed like a hint they would indeed be returning, but now there’s no doubt – the WWV seasonal store has been added to . No opening date listed, but the past two years, they’ve opened by the last week of August.
2:54 PM: Police are checking out another fallen tree – this one “blocking the whole roadway” in the 9400 block of 11th SW [map]. It reportedly has hit some utility lines too, though no outages are reported in the area yet.
Meantime, we don’t know if this is still an issue, but Karen messaged us to report what appeared to be a large tree limb blocking eastbound Barton west of 35th as of about an hour ago. We’re off to check on that.
3:17 PM: Barton is clear.
The report and photo are from Bobbie:
Sad to report my partner’s red 1997 Nissan pickup truck was stolen from the front of our house (114th and Marine View Drive) last night. It has a red canopy and welded tool rack, license number (WA) C09475P.
Call 911 if you find it. We’ll add the police report # when we get it. (Update: 25-229499.)TUESDAY AFTERNOON: Found! See comments below.
Six years have passed since SDOT created a Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) in The Junction, after two community requests in the span of a decade. Its boundaries have expanded a few times. But that usually comes with an announcement and/or outreach. Not this time. A reader sent us the photo above and the observation/question:
New restricted (2-hour) parking zone signs are being installed along the west side of Glenn Way north of Oregon. Is this occurring elsewhere around the Junction’s existing RPZ limits? No public notice or community outreach by SDOT?
RPZ residents pay $95 for a two-year permit ($10 if they meet income requirements), which does not guarantee parking in the zone, only the right to not be subject to the restrictions. We asked SDOT about the new expansion, and received this reply:
SDOT recently installed these signs as part of a small, one-block expansion of the existing RPZ in that area.
This change was made in response to a request from the two households directly adjacent to that block, who had been experiencing issues with all-day commuter parking. Because their homes are located right next to the current RPZ, we were able to extend the zone to their side of the street in alignment with the goals of the program.
We didn’t send out broader notices for this particular change because it was such a limited expansion and came directly from the residents most affected — in this case, the same two households who are now covered by the new signage.
This isn’t the first time the Junction RPZ has expanded at residents’ request; less than a year after its inception, in 2020, we reported on the addition of several blocks whose residents petitioned the city. We also reported – again, thanks to a reader tip – on a one-block expansion last year. SDOT’s process for expanding or creating RPZs is explained here; existing RPZs are mapped here. (Besides the one in and around The Junction, West Seattle has one other RPZ, near the Fauntleroy ferry dock.)
(Sunday photo by James Bratsanos)
Here’s the Monday highlight list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (are we missing something? let us know!):
WEST SEATTLE GLASS FLOAT HUNT, DAY 4: If you’re hunting, there are more floats and clues today – see the clues, and see which floats have been found so far, by going here.
SOUTH TRANSFER STATION CLOSURE CONTINUES: Through month’s end – if you have to haul something, find an alternative, or wait.
SUMMER FOOD: As originally noted here, there are multiple sites/times/days in West Seattle where kids can get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks during summer break.
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: If you can donate blood, the summer West Seattle drive continues today – see our calendar listing for info on how to check for appointments, today and beyond, at Our Lady of Guadalupe (35th/Myrtle).
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) are scheduled to be open today, noon-7 pm. Free.
CITY COUNCIL: Today they’re back to the regular 2 pm Monday “briefing meeting”; here’s the agenda, which also explains how to participate. Watch live via Seattle Channel.
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 included!
LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm, ongoing weekly group for people experiencing grief – participate once, occasionally, or every week. Fee. (4034 California SW)
MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 3: Three places to play tonight! 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) … Note that Easy Street Records‘ every-other-week Music Quiz is NOT happening tonight but will resume August 25.
ALKI MEDITATION: Doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45; the meditation meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)
POOL TOURNAMENT: Play in The Corner Pocket‘s weekly pool tournament starting 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 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!
9:43 AM: Thanks to Al for the photo and report – he says that toppled tree is affecting the vicinity of the US Bank branch in The Junction (42nd and Edmunds) right now.
12:20 PM: Just got that photo from another reader, noting that the situation was being handled as of about an hour ago.
(File photo, Lincoln Park wading pool)
The short season for Seattle Parks-operated wading pools is ending this week for all but a few around the city. Three of West Seattle’s four wading pools have their final days this week – Delridge on Friday, Hiawatha on Saturday, and EC Hughes on Sunday. But as usual, the Lincoln Park wading pool and Highland Park spraypark will continue daily operation through Labor Day. Locations and schedules are all listed here.
6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, August 11, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
The Heat Advisory alert remains in effect until Tuesday night. So expect a sunny Monday, high in the 80s. Today’s sunrise was at 6 am; sunset will be at 8:27 pm.
ROAD WORK
-Admiral Bridge work continues.
-So does work on curb ramps at 60th/Admiral, with bike-lane blockages.
-The major nighttime work on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here – and King County Road Services has announced intermittent closures toward the end of this week.
-Now that it’s less than two weeks away, we’re reminding you that the low bridge is set to close the weekend of August 23-24 for cylinder work.
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 other weeknights with Mariners home games.
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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