Also in south Highland Park – a gunfire incident. Police checking out the area after 911 calls about 15 minutes ago report they’ve found a shell casing in Westcrest Park‘s south parking lot. No report of any damage or injuries, so far.

Woman found dead in Highland Park RV

March 7, 2026 8:47 pm

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(WSB photo)

SFD and SPD were called to that RV on 9th SW between SW Barton and SW Henderson a short time ago; a 911 caller asked for medical help for a woman. As soon as SFD got there, they radioed that she was an “obvious DOA.” They subsequently called for police and the Medical Examiner’s Office, which will investigate the cause of death. The only thing we’ve heard about circumstances is that the caller told dispatchers they had last seen the woman alive last night.

UPDATE: About the military helicopter that flew along West Seattle shore

March 7, 2026 7:17 pm

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7:17 PM: For those wondering about the low thump-thump-thump of a military helicopter over West Seattle – unlike some recent helicopter passes, this one is on tracker, and it’s a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter from JBLM in Pierce County. We don’t know its exact mission but looking into previous similar passes, they do often head up this way on training flights.

7:21 PM: After flying north and then east along West Seattle’s shore to Duwamish Head, the Chinook headed north and is currently flying along Magnolia, Ballard, and beyond.

7:24 PM: And now retracing its path southward – so you might hear it again.

7:35 PM: Appears to be headed home, already off the west shore of Vashon Island.

BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Grand reopening relaunches musicmaking at School of Rock West Seattle

March 7, 2026 6:26 pm

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By Macey Wurm
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

The kids can finally rock on, after School of Rock West Seattle‘s grand reopening this afternoon. The afternoon celebration included live music, free lessons, and free tours.

The school’s facility at 41st SW and SW Alaska was forced to close temporarily in late October due to water damage from a leak in the upstairs CVS store’s pipes. Half of the school was destroyed, resulting in a complete demolition and rebuild of the affected areas, according to owner Phil Gustavson.

School of Rock was one of six businesses in Jefferson Square reported being affected by the leak, all of which had to close to some degree.

But the school’s closure didn’t stop students from continuing their practice. Though the organization didn’t take on new students during the closure – and had to halt private lessons – previously existing bands transitioned to online lesson tools allowing them to continue to prepare for upcoming concerts. The back half of the Jefferson Square facility had minimal damage, so it was accessible to bands for in-person rehearsals.

Most recently, the bands have played at Jazz Bones in Tacoma, and have upcoming concerts planned on April 25 at the Clock-Out Lounge, and May 17 at the West Seattle 5K on Alki.

“Our school is all about performance.” Gustavson said. “It really gives the kids something fun to work with that’s engaging… We are building a community, we’re having fun, we’re playing together.”

This was apparent at the grand re-opening, the main event being the school’s house band opening up their rehearsal space to all attendees. The house band is the only audition-based program at the school, and primarily consists of kids who want to be ambassadors – playing extra concerts and bringing more people into the program. Gustavson told WSB that the day was a success, with the teachers brought in for free walk-in trial lessons completely booked. The school is “ready for students, and looking forward to getting back to serving the community,” he said.

Next door, Dream Dinners West Seattle suffered major flooding damage too, and was able to reopen last month, as reported here.

WEEKEND SCENE: Cookie sales and pairings at Ounces

March 7, 2026 3:54 pm

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Unusual menu-board item at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) this afternoon – cookies and beer! The beer garden/tap room is suggesting pairings today, while Troop 42099 is there selling cookies on the second weekend of cookie-booth season:

You can buy cookies whether or not you’re buying beer, by the way. This year’s cookies are $6/box except for gluten-free Toffee-tastic, which is priced at $7.

Cookie-selling teaches Girl Scouts entrepreneurial skills, and also enables them to support chosen causes – one focus for this troop is to help shelter pets. They’re at Ounces until 6 pm today and will be at the Junction QFC (42nd SW and SW Alaska) at 10 am Sunday. Lots of troops have booths all over West Seattle; you can look up times and locations here.

WEEKEND SCENE: Seattle Chinese Garden’s New Year Lantern Festival

March 7, 2026 1:24 pm

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(WSB photos by Macey Wurm)

As featured in our daily lineup, the Chinese Lantern Festival is being celebrated today from 11-4 at the Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge. The festival marks one full lunar month after the New Year.

Performances including a Lion Dance, Guzheng performance, a Tai Chi demo, a Chinese flute performance, and a Wushu performance by Husky Wushu are continuing until 2 this afternoon. Activity tables are set up for attendees until 3 pm, with the festival officially ending at 4. Activity tables include tea tasting:

Lantern riddles– see if you can guess the riddle and win a prize from the “riddle master”:

Chinese knot-tying:

Dragon ribbon dancing, with the table staffed by Wei Dai:

Stencil painting – attendees can take their pick of several stencils and paint colors:

The Seattle Chinese Garden is on the north edge of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, 6000 16th SW. No admission charge but donations are welcome.

PHOTOS: Yachts racing off West Seattle

March 7, 2026 12:33 pm

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(Photo by Karl Weyrauch)

Thanks for the tips and pics! Another notable sighting on Puget Sound from West Seattle shores today – the Corinthian Yacht Club‘s Three Tree Point Race.

(Photo by Carol Ann Joyce)

(Photo by Javier Fosado)

It’s part of a race series with 65 entrants.

UPDATE: Child hurt in collision at Delridge/Orchard

March 7, 2026 11:47 am

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11:47 AM: Police have told dispatch that they’re closing northbound Delridge at Orchard for a collision response. It was initially reported as a child on a scooter hit by a car; one SFD engine has been sent for medical care, and the subsequent description was 11-year-old boy on bicycle, minor injuries. The driver is reported to be on scene. Avoid the area for a while.

11:56 AM: Further verification that the child’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, he’ll be taken to a hospital by AMR ambulance. As for what he was riding, a passerby who texted us described it as a scooter.

12:04 PM: Police say they’re ready to reopen Delridge at the scene.

SEEN OFF WEST SEATTLE: Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz’s last Puget Sound departure

March 7, 2026 8:03 am

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| Seen at sea | West Seattle news

(Added: Photo by Adam Wuerl)

Thanks for sending the tips and photos!

(Photo by Alex David)

Off West Seattle a short time ago, that’s the U.S. Navy‘s oldest aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), leaving Puget Sound one last time, three months after returning to Bremerton following its final deployment.

(Added: Photo by Michael Fischer)

(Added: Photo by Vanessa)

It’s headed to Norfolk, VA, for decommissioning.

WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 33 options!

March 7, 2026 6:21 am

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(Photo sent by Jerry Simmons, on the fence at 29th/Thistle)

Happy pre-time change (see below) Saturday! The highlights are as usual mostly from the West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Second weekend! Find times and locations for nearby cookie booths using the search tool here.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: At West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor), you can join the Saturday 8 am free group run.

FREE MEDITATION: Get a quiet start to your weekend with Heavily Meditated, 9 am free meditation at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

INTRODUCTORY WALK and WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 9:30 am, walk a mile before the 10 am well-being walk (or just show up for that one). Both start from 47th SW and Fontanelle.

SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am weekends, sing to classics and enjoy a breakfast buffet at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), ticket link in our calendar listing.

SSC GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, open today! New plants in! North end of campus at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor)

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am free, weekly, in-person, critique-free group – details in our calendar listing.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), for families with kids up to 5 years old.

NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN: 11 am-4 pm Chinese New Year festival of activities, crafts, and performances for all ages. The garden is at the north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).

FREE DROP-IN TAX HELP: At West Seattle Food Bank (35th SW and SW Morgan), 11 am-3 pm tax help, no appointment needed.

FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)

COMMUNITY WORKOUT: Monthly 11:30 am class with Revive Movement at CrossFit WS (4200 SW Admiral Way).

SCHOOL OF ROCK GRAND REOPENING: As previewed here, the music school is celebrating its reopening after a months-long facility closure forced by flooding in the nearby CVS store. Noon-3 pm music and more – drop in! (41st SW and SW Alaska)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open, noon-4 pm (61st SW and SW Stevens).

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open for your visit on Saturdays, noon-3 pm. Free. (2236 SW Orchard)

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY, SATURDAY EDITION: 12:30 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), long-distance advocacy, new participants welcome!

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open, with wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: Open 1-6 pm on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

HOW TO GROW PLANTS FROM SEED: Almost planting time – but how much do you know about growing plants from seed? 2 pm Garden Hotline event at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), free but registration required.

COOKIE SALES PLUS BEER PAIRINGS: 2-6 pm Girl Scout Cookie booth at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW):

Our Girl Scout troop #42099 is holding a cookie booth sale at Ounces … We are a Daisy and Brownie troop with girls at multiple West Seattle elementary schools who are going to use our funds to support the Seattle Animal Shelter (and celebrate at a trampoline park).

Concurrently, for those interested (and 21+), beer pairings for your cookies!

ROCK OUT WITH JED ZEPPELIN: Live with the music of Led Zeppelin, 2:30 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW)! $15 general/$5 kids.

FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in clinic offering short, specific massages at Nepenthe. (9447 35th SW)

TREAD-A-THON: West Seattle Girls’ Water Polo team 3:30-5:10 pm fundraiser at Southwest Pool (2801 SW Thistle), as explained here, with a link you can use to pledge.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffeehouse (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Circle of Songs acoustic event. Free, all ages.

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT! Monthly conversation circle for women at least 16 years old to talk about “the real things,” 6:30 pm at Lagom Studios (4507 SW Wildwood Place).

LIVE MUSIC AT THE MEAD CENTER: 7 pm at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), Best and The Linens, performing live. No cover, all ages.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7 pm, music at 8, for Festival of Friends Bandmixers Community Roulette Volume 4, various genres of rock, tickets here. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

THE BYRD ENSEMBLE: Vocal ensemble in concert, themed “Flemish Masters,” 8 pm at Holy Rosary Church (42nd SW and SW Genesee), as previewed here. Use discount code WSBLOG for 30 percent off your ticket!

REVELRY ROOM: 9 pm, DJ Tomás spins. (4547 California SW)

SKATE PARTY: 9 pm-midnight at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk & hip-hop, $18 plus $5 skate rental.

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Sing at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

SPRING FORWARD: The twice-yearly time change officially happens at 2 am Sunday, when we “spring forward” an hour to 3 am. That’s the start of Daylight Saving Time, lasting until Sunday, November 1.

Have a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome to a listing on our calendar, free of charge, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!