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WEST SEATTLE COYOTES: Sighting southeast of The Junction
May 1, 2026 11:29 am
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 |   Coyotes | West Seattle news

The report was emailed overnight by Wendell, from 41st/Dawson:

I usually take our dog out around 11:30 and midnight, and have been in this routine for about 5-1/2 years.

Tonight was the first time I’ve seen a coyote in this part of the neighborhood. A very large adult coyote heading up the Dawson hill at a good jogging clip, heading west toward California Ave. It seemed like it was on a task, and thankfully didn’t even give us any mind.

Now our reminder – we have published coyote reports for 15+ years in the spirit of awareness, not alarm, and you can learn about coexisting with them via wildlife experts’ advice.

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‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Chief Sealth, First Fridays at HPIC, more for your West Seattle Friday!
May 1, 2026 9:45 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Thursday photo by Bob Burns)

Here’s what’s happening today/tonight – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can always peek days/weeks ahead):

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER Spring is garden time! See what’s new at the center, open today, 10 am-3 pm at north end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus (6000 16th SW).

STAY ‘N’ PLAY … weekly indoor playtime for preschool-age kids, 10-11:30 am at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

NO STORY TIME TODAY … canceled @ Delridge Library again this week.

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

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: For adult English-language learners, 12:30 pm-2 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

MAY DAY DEMONSTRATION: You’re invited to join Old Tyme Adults for Democracy at Admiral/California, 3-3:30 pm.

TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, or buy a bottle.

‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’ AT CSIHS: Student production’s opening night at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), 7 pm.

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: No local games/matches on the schedule today/tonight.

FIRST FRIDAYS AT HPIC: 5:30-8:30 pm, so much fun at this community gathering on the Highland Park Improvement Club corner, details in our calendar listing. (12th/Holden)

COFFEEHOUSE OPEN MIC: 6 pm, open mic night at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

BASEMENT LISTENING PARTY: 7 pm, hear and buy the new recording at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), one week early. Free, all ages.

BINGO AT ADMIRAL PUB: 7 pm, classic bingo. (2306 California SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Live music with Swinson, The Rolling Thunder, Will Rainier & the Pines. Doors at 7, music at 8. $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘WALDEN’ AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm, last weekend for ArtsWest‘s “speculative fiction” play. (4711 California SW)

SPINNING: Revelry Room is open tonight (4547 California SW), spinning tonight with DJ Tony H, 9 pm.

‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, skate to music with Girls N’ Roses (Guns N’ Roses Tribute), Bloody Sabbath (Black Sabbath Tribute), 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.

NEW CLOSING TIME: As we’ve been reporting, “summer” hours for Alki and Don Armeni start tonight, with a 10:30 pm closing time. Beach-fire season does not start until May 22, though.

If you have something to showcase on our event lists or ongoing calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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CLOSURE ALERT: Repair work on northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge resuming May 8; shuttles planned for people biking, walking
May 1, 2026 9:31 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

(WSDOT photo, March)

In case you missed the mention in our traffic/weather roundup, the full schedule is out for the second wave of northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge repairs to cracked steel deck plates. Here’s WSDOT‘s announcement, which includes word of shuttles for bicycle riders and pedestrians:

Up to three lanes will close across the northbound SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge starting at 9 p.m. each night beginning as early as Monday, May 4, through Friday morning, May 8, to set up a work zone. All lanes will reopen across the bridge each morning by 5 a.m.

All northbound lanes across the SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge will close for bridge repairs:

-From 10 p.m. Friday, May 8, until 5 a.m. Monday, May 11.
-From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night Monday, May 11, until Friday morning, May 15 and Monday, May 18, until Friday morning, May 22.
-Additional night or weekend closures are possible depending on the pace of bridge repairs. …

What people can expect
Signed detours will guide northbound SR 509/SR 99 traffic around the bridge closure. Congestion is likely and people should use northbound Interstate 5 or other alternate routes during construction.

The First Avenue South Bridge Trail also will close during these times. Accessible shuttle vans operating from signed locations north and south of the bridge will carry pedestrians and cyclists around the work zone.

Maritime traffic under the First Avenue South Bridge will be restricted during construction. Vessels requiring the bridge to open must provide 24-hour notice and confirm their arrival two hours beforehand. These U.S. Coast Guard restrictions will remain in place through June 30, 2026.

Three-phase bridge repair strategy
WSDOT developed a three-phase repair plan after inspectors identified cracks in the steel grid bridge deck in February 2026.

WSDOT crews completed Phase 1 repairs in March 2026 during a five-day closure of the bridge. These initial repairs allowed all northbound lanes to reopen across the bridge at a temporary reduced speed limit.

Phase 2 repairs begin Friday night, May 8, and last roughly 30 days. Contractor crews working for WSDOT will replace nine 28-by-9-foot steel deck panels. Once complete, all northbound lanes across the SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge will reopen at normal speeds.

The emergency contract for Phase 2 repairs was awarded to C.A. Carey of Issaquah. The estimated cost is $1.3 million.

Phase 3 repairs will replace remaining steel grid deck plates on the northbound SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge. This work is in the design phase and is currently scheduled for the 2027 construction season.

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TRYOUT TIME! Here’s what Highline Soccer Association offers for youth players
May 1, 2026 9:00 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS & Sports

Youth soccer players, whether recreational or competitive, are invited to check out the Highline Soccer Association, with some of their programs now in tryout time. Here’s the info HSA asked us to share with you:

Highline Soccer Association (HSA) is a community-based soccer program that provides competitive and recreational teams for its members.

Recreational Soccer

If your child is looking to play soccer recreationally, the Highline Soccer Association (HSA) offers two Recreational Soccer Clubs — West Seattle Soccer Club and the Highline Soccer Club. Registration for spring soccer has closed; registration for fall soccer will open in May/June.

If you have questions about which club is the best path forward for your kid, please reach out to the Highline Board of Directors – highlinesoccer@gmail.com.

Competitive soccer – HSA Select and Highline Premier FC

HSA Select

HSA Select plays in the North Puget Sound League. These players train more frequently with higher expectations than the Recreational player and volunteer licensed coaches go through an application process.

Highline Select Tryouts: Organized by Age Group (players born 2007-2016) May 1-16.

Learn more about HSA Select or contact us at hsaselect@gmail.com

Highline Premier Football Club

Highline Premier FC offers year-round, competitive soccer led by nationally licensed coaches. We form teams in both the Washington Premier League and the Regional Club League, providing community-based, top-level development opportunities across the community.

Highline Premier Tryouts: Organized by Age Group (players born from 2007-2019) now – May 14

Questions? Reach out anytime; we’d love to connect at highlinepremier.com.

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TRAFFIC CAMS. WEATHER, TRANSIT: May begins!
May 1, 2026 6:00 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

8:15 PM: Motorcycle-involved crash reported at Fauntleroy and Raymond, partly blocking southbound.

8:26 PM: Police say the rider was not seriously hurt and the road should reopen shortly.

Earlier:

6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, May 1, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

Partly sunny, high near 70. Sunrise was at 5:51 am; sunset will be at 8:21 pm.

(Today’s sunrise, photographed by Ryan Caple)

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular schedules.

West Seattle Water Taxi – Now on “summer” schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays (tonight!) and Saturdays.

Washington State Ferries – Last day of two-boat schedule for Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route, per WSF’s alert page. That’s also where you’ll find a summary of fare/pass changes starting today (Friday, May 1). Also, work at the Fauntleroy dock trestle is now expected to continue into next week.

WEEKEND ALERT

More bicycles on the streets (and the Fauntleroy-Vashon ferry) Sunday morning and midday for the Ride for Major Taylor, which starts and ends in White Center.

STADIUM ZONE

Mariners are back home for a 6:45 pm game vs. the Royals.

ADVANCE CLOSURE ALERTS

As announced Thursday, the West Seattle low bridge will be closed to drivers May 16-17. The schedule for 1st Avenue South Bridge northbound repairs – starting May 8 – has just been announced too.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge (25 mph speed limit):

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 trouble 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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Sweet victory! Here’s how ‘Tastes Like Home’ pastry competition at South Seattle College rolled out
May 1, 2026 5:50 am
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 |   Puget Ridge | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Now our second baking story! The daylong “Tastes Like Home” food/culture celebration at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) – previewed here – culminated Thursday afternoon with a taste-test competition for baked goods created by 10 aspiring chefs, judged by a prestigious panel.

Here’s what the the contestants created (alphabetical by creation’s name) – all original recipes that had to be baked goods featuring a whole grain and fitting into the event’s “Tastes Like Home”theme:

Berry Green Matcha Raspberry Jam Cupcakes by Deeqa
Blueberry Pancake Blondie, by Rachael
Coffee Ceremony Chocolate Cake, by Foziya
Homemade Pani Popo, by Ali’i
Kaab el Ghazal, by Layal
Pear, Apricot, and Blackberry Galette, by Adam
Red-Filled Conchas, by Bruce
Sweet Potato Pound Cake with Vanilla Icing Glaze, by Latrice
Whole Wheat Chocolate Baharat Angel Food Cake with Rose Icing and Fennel Pollen Glaze, by Tyler
Yema Pianono Sponge Cake with Yema Filling by Raoul

The event was a collaboration with King Arthur Baking Company, whose Jonathan Eng was one of the judges, along with William Leaman of Bakery Nouveau, SSC president Dr. Monica Brown, Rachael Coyle of Coyle’s Bakeshop, and Christina Wood of Temple Pastries. They sampled and evaluated big bites of each offering:

…while an audience awaited the verdict:

As did display plates of some of the taste treats:

And the winner … Foziya’s Coffee Ceremony Chocolate Cake, inspired by her Ethiopian heritage – coffee is a big deal in Ethiopia, she had explained, celebrated with ceremonies.

She won a choice between a $5,000 cash prize and a trip to King Arthur’s headquarters. Plus, her recipe will be further refined and then published – so you’ll get a chance to try making it too. (It includes espresso, cardamom cream-cheese filling, and Swiss buttercream.) There were two runner-ups – Latrice’s sweet-potato pound cake, inspired by her aunt, and Rachael’s blueberry-pancake blondie, harkening back to the pancakes her dad made for breakfast when she was little.

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