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Just saw someone attempting to steal a catalytic converter at SW Brandon and 45th Ave SW – we shined our brights on them and they ran down the street. Dressed in all black, two people. They ducked into a yard . People in the neighborhood behind West Seattle Nursery should be aware.

You asked, so we asked: Memorial removed from Luna/Anchor Park

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(Former location of memorial in front of evergreen bush)

As volunteers from A Cleaner Alki were working hard at Duwamish Head, edging, raking and weeding this week at Luna/Anchor Park, all that activity raised a question from a passerby: What happened to the longtime memorial in remembrance of a double murder that was discovered there in 2020?

We checked in with Seattle Parks and Recreation spokesperson Christina Hirsch for the answer:

“Seattle Parks and Recreation is aware of the memorial at Anchor Park. As part of site maintenance and cleanup, staff removed the items yesterday. All materials were carefully collected and are being securely stored.

We have been in contact with the victim’s family, and they plan to retrieve the items. The family has also expressed interest in working with SPR to explore new, permitted ways to honor the family member moving forward.”

The memorial, for Jessica Lewis and Austin Wenner, has been at the park for more than 5 years, after they were murdered by their landlord, Michael Dudley. He is serving a 46+ year sentence for killing them and trying to conceal his crime by putting their bodies in suitcases.

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PHOTOS: Huge crowd of egg hunters in Highland Park

April 4, 2026 7:20 pm

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(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)

What just might have been the biggest crowd at a West Seattle egg hunt today was lined up and waiting before the start of the event presented by Bethany Community Church and community partners at the Highland Park Elementary playground.

The Easter Bunny was even there to greet the estimated 500+ kids:

Egg-hunting of course was a thrill all its own:

The little ones also got to frolic in a sort of ball-pit setup:

And bubbles!

The Highland Park Corner Store‘s famous Tip Top Ice Cream was part of the fun:

The remaining West Seattle egg hunts are smaller ones held in conjunction with some of tomorrow’s Easter services.

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UPDATE: Short-lived ‘rescue extrication’ response for vehicle-on-side crash near Delridge/Juneau

April 4, 2026 6:02 pm

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6:02 PM: SFD was sending a ‘rescue extrication’ response to a reported car-on-side crash near Louisa Boren STEM K-8 at Delridge/Juneau, called in by an SFD engine – but the engine crew asked that it be downsized because the driver is out of the vehicle. They’re asking police to investigate whether it was a hit-run because they can’t find the reported second vehicle possibly involved.

6:09 PM: Added screenshot of crash-scene vicinity from nearest SDOT traffic cam, but the crashed vehicle itself appears to be out of view. No description of that possible second vehicle. (Update: Police have described the on-side vehicle as a pickup truck.)

6:20 PM: The live traffic camera does show that Delridge is currently blocked both ways at the scene.

6:28 PM: Police are reopening the southbound side of Delridge.

7:03 PM: They just reopened the northbound side too.

9:36 PM: We asked SFD about injuries. Spokesperson Kaila Lafferty tells us, “Crews were dispatched to the 5900 block of Delridge Way SW for a report of vehicle collision with one vehicle on its side. The response was quickly downgraded because the patient was able to exit the vehicle with assistance from bystanders before our crews arrived. The patient was an approximately 53-year-old male in stable condition. The patient was transported to the hospital by AMR.”

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PHOTOS: 2026’s crosstown clash between West Seattle HS and Chief Sealth IHS baseball teams

April 4, 2026 3:42 pm

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PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG

West Seattle High School gets baseball bragging rights again this year with last night’s “West Cup” victory over Chief Sealth International High School, 5-1 at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex. Wildcats pitcher Brady Stenberg got the win with 12 strikeouts:

Here are other scenes from the game, photographed by Oliver Hamlin for WSB:

(WSHS’s Cole Williamson celebrates on second base)

(Sam Popelka pitches for Chief Sealth)

(WSHS’s Lincoln Scott hits an RBI double, one of his three hits on the night)

(Chief Sealth’s Oliver Clark celebrates reaching third base)

(WSHS’s Lincoln Scott on second base after hitting a double)

(WSHS’s Keaton Gunner slides into third base)

(Chief Sealth’s Nevin Pivar throws a pitch)

(WSHS pitcher Stenberg celebrates strikeout ending the fifth inning)

After last night’s win, the Wildcats had a quick turnaround to today’s game vs. Issaquah HS at T-Mobile Park, which they lost 9-1. They play Seattle Academy at 3:30 pm Monday (April 6) at Delridge Playfield; the Seahawks’ next local game is at 5 pm Wednesday (April 8) vs. Garfield at NCSWAC.

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Fast fun at Delridge Community Center egg hunt

April 4, 2026 1:47 pm

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Photojournalist Oliver Hamlin, at the Delridge Community Center egg hunt this morning for WSB, reports it was all over in five minutes! Five fun minutes, of course:

Above, that’s two-year-old Kai reaching for an egg on the tennis courts … below, 10-year-old Adele posing with her prize, an Easter basket filled with treats and toys. Kids who found the secret egg in each age group were awarded the basket.

Delridge was one of three city-run community centers in West Seattle that hosted egg hunts this year – also including High Point (concurrent with Delridge at 10 am today) and Hiawatha (which had a “flashlight egg hunt” for teens and tweens Friday night).

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Five weeks away from West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2026, here’s how registration is going

April 4, 2026 12:01 pm

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“Come plunder the treasures of a general contractor’s storage unit.” That’s from the description of one of the most recent registered sales for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day for 2026, now five weeks away – 9 am-3 pm Saturday, May 9. (Some sales might start earlier and/or end later – that’s up to sellers – but the official time span is 9 am to 3 pm.) This is the fourth day of our three-week registration window for WSCGSD, with more than 140 sales signed up so far (another recent registrant promises “rad stuff!” and the variety of items sellers are offering in the listings we’ve previewed runs from comics to cookware to cribs, furniture to fashion, much more). If you’re ready to register a sale – here’s where to go. As always, the map and sale list will be ready to preview one week in advance, so that’s just four weeks away. (That’s when you’ll read more creative descriptions, including, “The sale you wish you went to first!”)

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WEST. SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Ski and Boat Swap at Mountain to Sound Outfitters

April 4, 2026 10:44 am

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(WSB photos)

It’s easier than hunting for eggs – finding deals at today’s Ski and Boat Swap sale at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor). This year they’ve added snow gear to the annual pre-boating season swap, so whatever you’re looking for in those outdoor-sport worlds, chances are you’ll see it here.

It’s a one-day-only sale, on now and continuing until 5 pm today.

You’ll find Mountain to Sound at 3602 SW Alaska.

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WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: Today’s egg-hunt lineup, plus 36 other notes

April 4, 2026 6:03 am

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(Rainbow photographed this past Thursday by Jerry Simmons)

We start today’s highlights with the Saturday egg hunts:

DELRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER (4501 Delridge Way SW), 10 am, presented by Seattle Parks

HIGH POINT COMMUNITY CENTER (6920 34th SW), 10 am, presented by Seattle Parks

NO LINCOLN PARK EGG HUNT: Here’s the explanation, in case you didn’t see the story when we published it

HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND (1012 SW Trenton), with Bethany West Seattle and community partners, 11:30 am

OUNCES (3809 Delridge Way SW), with egg hunts plus a visit from real bunnies, noon-5 pm, details and schedule in our calendar listing

(added – thanks for the tip) ROXHILL PARK (29 SW and SW Barton), presented by Trueliving Church, noon-2 pm

Now the other Saturday highlights, as usual mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar (if we’re missing something, text info ASAP to 206-293-6302):

HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Here’s our list of what’s planned at local churches we’ve heard from.

PASSOVER CONTINUES … through Thursday (April 9).

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

FREE MEDITATION: Get a calming 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.

MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS’ SKI AND BOAT SWAP: As snow season ends and water season begins, you can shop for gear deals at today’s swap, 10 am-5 pm at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor).

SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am, sing to classics with Trent Von from C89.5: Brunch, Mimosas and Sing-along. Table Reservation includes a Brunch Buffet! (2306 California SW)

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: Back to 10:30 am today – free, weekly, in-person, critique-free group resumes today – details including location are 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.

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: First one of the season! 11 am, leaving from the Log House Museum (61st SW and SW Stevens).

FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-3 pm, no appointment needed, with United Way and West Seattle Food Bank at WS Community Resource Center (6516 35th SW).

PRINCESS ANGELINE SPRING TEA: 11 am-1 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse (4705 W. Marginal Way SW).

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

COMMUNITY WORKOUT CLASS: Monthly event, 11:30 am at CrossFit West Seattle (4200 SW Admiral Way) with coach Denise Griffith.

WSHS BASEBALL AT T-MOBILE PARK: As previewed here, it’s free to watch West Seattle High School face Issaquah HS at noon in the Mariners‘ annual High School Classic at T-Mobile Park (1250 1st Avenue S.)

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

OPEN HOUSE AND PLANT ADOPTION: Visit Life in the Body (3850 Delridge Way SW) noon-3 pm to learn about the studio and adopt house plants.

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).

VIETNAMESE HERITAGE CELEBRATION: 1-3 pm at the West Seattle Vietnamese Cultural Center (2236 SW Orchard), all welcome.

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.

CELLO RECITAL: 2 pm at The Kenney (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW), all welcome to come see and hear local music students. Free.

LEARN ABOUT CONTAINER GARDENING: 2 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

SINGING RESISTANCE: 3 pm “gathering to sing and connect,” at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW) and a nearby park.

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

MUSIC AT KENYON HALL Sustainable Music Northwest presents Cecil Moses and the SG’s at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 3-6 pm, free, all ages.

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

‘SOUND OF MUSIC’: Opening weekend continues for the West Seattle High School production, 7 pm curtain. (3000 California SW)

MUSIC AT MR. B’S: 7 pm at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), live music with Justin DePaola. No cover, all ages.

LIVE AT TIM’S: Hope’s Birthday: AAIIEE, Insect Man, Loud Flower at Tim’s in White Center, 7 pm, all ages. (16th SW & SW 98th)

MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Soma, Divorced Horses, Anona, $10 cover, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM’S ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND: 9 pm, DJ Mr. Moon himself, with the tunes tonight. (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 karaoke with Rone at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

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

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UPDATE: Flipped-car crash off northbound Highway 509

April 4, 2026 1:21 am

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1:21 AM: The location given for this isn’t entirely clear yet but a car has flipped after going off the embankment at or near the Highway 509 exit to South Cloverdale. The driver is reported to be “outside the vehicle” but seriously injured.

1:32 AM: The SFD log has clarified the location to that exit, and police are closing at least one section of the ramp. The driver is being taken to the hospital.

2 AM: No further updates aside from SDOT arriving to help with scene cleanup. We’ll follow up with SPD and SFD.

10:48 AM: Here’s what SFD spokesperson Kaila Lafferty tells us: “The incident was briefly upgraded to a rope rescue response because the vehicle went down an embankment. Bystanders pulled the patient from the vehicle before our crew arrived, so no rescue was needed. Crews treated an approximately 27-year-old male in serious condition. The patient was transported to the hospital by medics.”

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