West Seattle, Washington
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Major stories got in the way of our usual “as it happens” West Seattle Art Walk coverage last night, but we do have some pics to show you!
(First six photos by WSB’s Torin Record-Sand)
Jet City Labs (4547 California SW) hosted another session of its pop-up artists’ market “Emerge“ – we found Vineta Jackson selling custom night lights!
Other artists at the Jet City Labs pop-up included watercolorist Carrie Scroggins:
This Sunday (August 17) you can pop into JCL to check out the next 206 Makers’ Market, 10 am-2 pm, same hours as the adjacent Farmers’ Market.
A few doors north of JCL, Compass Real Estate (4531 California SW) hosted 11-year-old photographer Colton Haveson:
The photographer’s proud mom Mara Haveson is managing broker of the office, which has a tradition of displaying community artists’ work. Colton’s photographs span thousands of miles of inspiration, from West Seattle life to recent travels in Europe.
South of The Junction, West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW) hosted an artist this month – Macki Stratton brought a selection of her paintings under the umbrella “Growing Moss.”
She says “Moss has been a source of inspiration for color and form for many years …”
She added in her artist statement that, “In these unprecedented times in our country, this primordial plant has some valuable lessons to draw from, like how community can make all the difference for resilience and survival.”
The Art Walk also brimmed with music again last night, including Easy Street Records‘ presentation of The Sinister Six:
Thanks to Ian for sending that photo of the garage-rock band performing what was its third-to-last show before going on hiatus for reasons including a search for a new drummer.
The major music presence during the night was the five-show slate for The Art of Music, the collection of mini-concerts complementing the Art Walk many months. It’s curated by John Redenbaugh, who shared a few photos – here are Belle Shea and Selena Tibert at Due Cucina:
And Fae Wiedenhoeft at West Seattle Grounds in North Admiral:
Here’s a sneak peek at The Art of Music lineup planned for the next West Seattle Art Walk on Thursday, September 11:
No cones, no crews. The top side of the Admiral Way Bridge (technically two bridges) is clear again. So does that mean the earthquake-resistance work is finally done? No, SDOT tells us:
It’s too soon to say whether work is done in that area. We’re close to wrapping up the project but it remains an active work zone, and conditions change periodically. We still have work scheduled through the end of the month and there will most likely be final punch list items to work on in the following months.
It’s been a year now since the top-side work began; Fairmount Avenue beneath the bridge(s) has been closed even longer and will remain that way until the project is done. Originally, the project was expected to require full closures of the bridge, but SDOT amended the plan to avoid that.
6:32 PM: Police report 24th SW is blocked “from Delridge” by a fallen tree. SDOT is being summoned to clear it.
7:27 PM: No sign of a crew yet. Looking at it from the south end of the Boren STEM K-8 parking lot, it appears actually to be a tree-size tree limb.
The white car in the background is one of two involved in a crash on Fauntleroy Way SW near Lincoln Park’s main lot this past hour. One witness says it was T-boned by another car; as the photo shows, Seattle Fire responded, though not with a medic unit, indicating no major injuries, but we’ll check on who was treated and how they are. Be careful on the wet roads; after a nearly rainless July, it’s easy to forget how to drive safely in these conditions. We’re told that what’s left of the scene has been cleared to the side, so there shouldn’t be any major effects here during the homeward-bound commute.
(Sunday photo by Dave Gershgorn for WSB)
Last weekend’s unfurling of giant flags on Alki Beach was just the prelude to tomorrow’s 11th annual Alki Beach Pride, founded and organized by local residents Stacy and Jolie Bass-Walden. As first announced back in June, Alki Avenue will be closed to through traffic from 57th to 61st as part of the festivities, which will include performances, DJs, vendors, and health and wellness providers. Most of the celebrating happens noon-8 pm on Saturday. Here’s the entertainment lineup:
Immediately afterward, at 8 pm, there’ll be a free outdoor movie at Whale Tail Park/Alki Playground, “Bottoms.”
(WSB photo, Thursday)
One day after the noontime smash-and-grab robbery that police say netted $2 million in merchandise in 90 seconds, Menashe and Sons Jewelers in The Junction asked us to publish this new statement with a revised reopening date:
To our valued customers and community,
We want to assure you that all customer jewelry and watches are safe and were not among the items taken during the recent robbery at our store.
Your trust means everything to us, and we are grateful to share this important news with you.
As we work to assess, regroup, and repair the damage done, Menashe & Sons will be closed on Friday, Saturday, and Monday.
We will reopen on Tuesday, August 19th, ready to serve you with the same care and dedication you’ve come to expect.
We are deeply thankful for the outpouring of support from the West Seattle community and from all those who have reached out with kind words and encouragement.
Your support means the world to us during this difficult time.
Thank you for being so understanding and continued trust.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon — stronger than ever.
Warm regards,
The Menashe & Sons Family
The robbery carried out by four masked robbers armed with hammers followed two crash-and-grab attacks on two other Junction businesses in the previous week (August 7 and August 8). The Menashes’ store was hit in the same way on Christmas Eve 2022. So far, no updates from police on the investigation of Thursday’s robbery; 206-233-5000 is the SPD tipline, and 25-233180 is the incident number.
(WSB photo: Luchadore meets fans, at last year’s South Park Summer Party)
Several big events ahead this weekend, rain or shine – biggest in West Seattle will be Alki Beach Pride tomorrow – but you are also invited on Saturday to visit our neighbors over the ridge for SOPASUPA, the annual South Park Summer Party. This will run all day and into the evening at various locations around South Park, and a festival publicist got the details for us, including a street closure:
SOPASUPA! – The South Park Summer Party invites all to celebrate all things South Park and community development. The full-day celebration includes kid-centered activities, music and dance performances, luchador wrestling, a lowrider show, a skateboard competition, 60+ local vendors and more.
They will be closing Cloverdale from 12th – 14th Ave S. Most activities will be concentrated around this area.
Activities will be in the following locations:
Cloverdale St starting at 14th, moving East: Vendors, Artists & Community Partners
Parking Lot behind Uncle Eddie’s: Main Stage, Beer Garden, Lucha Libre Ring
Parking Lot at Burrito Express: Kids Zone
Parking Lot at Good Voyage: Food Trucks
River City Skatepark (736 S. Cloverdale): Skate Party
South Park Library: Vendors & Community Partners
South Park Plaza: Vendors & Community Partners
All Day 12 pm – 6 pm: VENDORS – KIDS ACTIVITY ZONE – SKATEPARK PARTYSPECIAL EVENTS:
KIDS ACTIVITY ZONE:
3:30 – 4:00 Seattle Fire Department Trucks
4-6 pm Free Skate Like a Girl LessonsMAIN STAGE:
12:00 PM – 12:20 Swing It Seattle Performance
12:30 PM – 12:50 West African Dance Performance
2:00 – 3:30 LUCHA LIBRE VOLCANICA show
6:00 – 7:30 LUCHA LIBRE VOLCANICA show
7:30 – Low Riders Parade (14th Ave S)SKATEPARK PARTY:
1 pm – Big Time
1:30 – Raffle
2pm – Bridge Kids
2:30 – Raffle
3pm – The Fakies
4pm Time TrialsMAIN STAGE FULL SCHEDULE:
11:00 AM – 12:00 DJ Set
12:00 PM – 12:20 Swing It Seattle
12:30 PM – 12:50 West African Dance
1:00 PM – 1:30 Opus
1:40 PM – 2:00 Her Mountain Majesty
2:00 PM – 3:30 Lucha Libre – Show 1
3:30 PM – 4:15 Ancient Robotz
4:25 PM – 4:55 Scoffs
5:05 PM – 5:50 The Pazifica
5:50 PM – 6:00 DJ Set
6:00 PM – 7:30 Lucha Libre – Show 2
7:30 PM – 8:15 Heavy Bloom
8:15 PM – 9:00 Yambambo
(Web catching raindrops, photo sent by Eddie)
Here are our notes about what’s happening, and NOT happening (mostly thanks to the rain), for your Friday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
FLOAT HUNT FINALE: Today is the last scheduled day to hunt for the remaining floats in the West Seattle Glass Float Hunt – 13 out there as of moments ago; check here for clues and status.
SOUTH TRANSFER STATION: As suggested by a reader, here’s another reminder that it’s closed for most of the rest of the month.
BROWNIES’ FLOWER SALE: Troop 44100 is scheduled to be at the NE corner of 35th/Thistle until noon, selling bouquets for $10.
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: The center is open for plant-shopping Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: The spraypark is open every day 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)
WADING POOLS CLOSED: Lincoln Park, Delridge, and Hiawatha will be CLOSED today because of the weather – and that means Delridge is now closed until next year because today was its last scheduled day.
COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water pool is open to the public today, noon-7 pm.
SEATTLE TERIYAKI HISTORY & MORE: Time’s running out to see this exhibit at the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) – the museum is open noon-4 pm today.
QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: Fridays at 12:15 pm – info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: Backpacks, barbecue, bouncing, more at Southwest Teen Life Center (2801 SW Thistle), 3-6 pm.
WINE AND WILLS: “Estate Planning Made Easy“ at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), 3-4:30 pm, free – “This special event features a panel of estate planning experts who will demystify the process and answer your questions in a relaxed, welcoming setting.”
ACCESS WALK INFO EVENT: 4-7 pm at Future Primitive Beer Bar (2536 Alki SW), talk with reps of this upcoming fundraising walk to support reproductive health care.
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) features singer-songwriter Shaun Crawford, 6-8 pm. All ages, no cover
SUMMER CONCERTS AT THE MOUNT: For a second consecutive week, tonight’s 6 pm concert is canceled – here’s the announcement:
Due to recent COVID-19 cases, rain forecast, and recommended health precautions, the Summer Concert originally scheduled for August 15 at Providence Mount St. Vincent has been canceled. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution to prioritize the safety and well-being of our residents and community. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back on August 22 for an evening of swing music favorites from 20s, 40s, and 50s with the 85th Street Big Band!
HAND-BUILD ANIMALS: 6:30-9 pm at The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW) – follow that link for sign-up and fee info.
MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Folk-rock tonight! Doors at 7, show at 8, Blackheart Honeymoon, The Night Shift, Sunbittern at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), $15.
SUNSET REIKI SOUND BATH: 7 pm at Solstice Park (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW) with Inner Alchemy – our calendar listing includes the ticket link.
REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Nate Thousand spins tonight! (4547 California SW)
MAKE IT LOUD: Skating with live music and/or DJ – tonight, Good on Toast, Checkered Record – 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $18 cover/$5 skates.
If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
9:02 AM: Local Brownie Troop 44100 plans to be out for the next three hours raising money by selling flowers:
Our troop will be on the Northeast corner of 35th and Thistle from 9 am to noon (rain or shine!) selling gorgeous bouquets of dahlias and other seasonal blooms for just $10. We know the weather isn’t looking great, but our flowers will still make it feel sunny!
11:15 AM: Update – sold out!
6:02 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, August 15, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
More rain, breezy,high in the upper 60s. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:05 am; sunset will be at 8:20 pm.
ROAD WORK
-Admiral Bridge seismic work continues; SDOT says that although the cones have been removed again, that isn’t necessarily the end of top-side work.
-The White Center overnight striping work is on hold for the weather.
-Just a bit over a week until the low bridge closes the weekend of August 23-24 for cylinder work.
-If you’re heading north this weekend, remember the I-5 NB mainline will totally close tonight through early Monday as the “Revive I-5” work continues.
WEEKEND CLOSURES
-Reminder that two events on Saturday include major road closures: Alki Beach Pride (part of Alki Ave.) and SOPASUPA (South Cloverdale west of 14th Ave. South).
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 (tonight!) and Saturday nights, and on other weeknights with Mariners home games.
STADIUM ZONE
Seahawks preseason home game vs. Kansas City, 7 pm kickoff.
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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