West Seattle, Washington
22 Wednesday
(Photo by Don Brubeck)
Congratulations to two local organizations just honored with one big award. Here’s the announcement sent to us to share with you:
The Seattle Parks Foundation honored the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails group and the Ridge to River (R2R) coalition with a Love Parks award on Wednesday, June 3.
Accepting the award were Joanna Florer, Craig Rankin, Paul West, and Judy Bentley. The trails group has been promoting walking and hiking trails in Seattle’s largest contiguous forest for more than ten years. The Ridge to River Coalition is planning how the greenbelt will be cared for and improved over the long term. Check the website at wdgtrails.org to find out how you can participate in this work or just enjoy the greenbelt.
I-5 has seen a lot of closures in recent months, but the one starting tonight is the biggest in a while – and will be the last until after the FIFA World Cup Seattle matches. WSDOT is closing northbound I-5 from I-90 to the U-District all weekend so it can temporarily dismantle the Ship Canal Bridge-area work zone. The closure starts late tonight and will end by early Monday morning; here are the details.WSDOT says the express lanes will be northbound-only all weekend. After the work zone is removed, all lanes will be open until July 10; then WSDOT will close NB I-5 for another full weekend to create a new work zone.
SIDE NOTE: We’ve previously mentioned the citywide pause on right-of-way work for the World Cup, but it doesn’t involve all streets – here’s the city map of which ones will be work-free zones Monday (June 8) through July 7.
Reader report from an incident around 2:30 pm:
Just got assaulted in front of CVS by two teenagers. Cops were called by multiple witnesses. They were repeatedly yelling the n word at 3 of us, and then the woman hit one of us in the back of the head as we tried to walk away. A witness followed them to the nursery, where they swapped clothes and then ran through the alley off Brandon.
They say police did not respond “despite multiple 911 calls” but the assault victim is filing a report.
ADDED: The report number is 26-160207.
1:54 PM: As previously reported, some City Councilmembers including District 1’s Rob Saka recently urged Mayor Katie Wilson to change her plan for leaving stadium-area surveillance cameras turned off unless there was a “credible threat.” Just out of the inbox, the mayor says she’ll order them turned on:
Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the following statement on FIFA World Cup safety:
“Earlier this week, I received an updated briefing from the Seattle Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation on the current global and local threat environment. The breadth and depth of intelligence gathering that informed the briefing identified general but credible threats to safety and security during the games. While not unexpected given an event of this magnitude, this information has persuaded our law enforcement, emergency management, and FIFA security partners that we should be operating at a heightened risk level. Given this information, the Stadium District cameras will be activated during the FIFA World Cup tournament.
The safety and security of residents, visitors, and fans is our highest priority, and I understand that many community members are deeply concerned about privacy, civil liberties, and the appropriate use of public safety technology. I share those values. While I have decided to have the cameras ready to help us quickly establish situational awareness near the stadiums if needed, we will continue honing our policies and protections to safeguard the data these videos capture.
I have tremendous confidence in our law enforcement, emergency management, and FIFA security partners. Together, we have developed a strong thoughtful plan that prioritizes both public safety and the positive experience of everyone attending these events. Seattle is ready to welcome the world. This summer, people from across the globe will experience our city, our neighborhoods, and our values firsthand. The world will celebrate Juneteenth and Pride Weekend with us. We look forward to showcasing the very best of Seattle while ensuring a safe, memorable, and successful World Cup for all.”
4:05 PM: Councilmembers have been issuing reaction statements one by one, no opposition so far. Here’s what Councilmember Saka said.
(WSB photos)
The business-consulting firm Deloitte had dozens of employees volunteering at Providence Mount St. Vincent (WSB sponsor) today, during the company’s annual Impact Day – and their work won’t just benefit the people who live and work at The Mount.
Though the volunteers worked all around The Mount’s hilltop campus at 35th/Edmunds, the south patio/arden area was a special area of emphasis – getting ready for its renovation.
This is the area, with its adjacent parking lot, where The Mount has presented its community concert series and outdoor barbecues, so the renovation will benefit visitors to community events like those too.
(WSB file photo)
Loop the ‘Lupe, the only obstacle-course event in Seattle city limits (with three non-obstacle options too), is ready to roll Saturday, rain or shine! That’s the word this morning from Race Director Brian Callanan, who also tells WSB:
Loop the ‘Lupe is excited to kick off our event Saturday at Walt Hundley Playfield, and on-field registration starts at 10 a.m.! There’s still time to sign up online, and remember, discounts kick in when you register teams of four or more. We highly recommend picking up your packet at West Seattle Runner today from 4-6 p.m.
On race day, we’re expecting a bit of wet, cool weather … which is only going to make the mud even muddier and the whole course more fun and challenging! :) With 720+ racers ready to go, we’re close to breaking last year’s record of 770 participants, so please come and join us! We’ll have our BBQ and beer/cider garden (age 21+) open at 11 a.m., when the first race starts, and we’re hoping to bring you live music from West Seattle School of Rock (game-time decision, due to weather). Thanks to everyone in our awesome West Seattle community for your support!
WSB is media sponsor for Loop the ‘Lupe, which benefits Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s community work. Walt Hundley Playfield is at 34th SW and SW Myrtle (immediately east of OLG) and West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) is at 2743 California SW. See all the LTL event options, and Saturday start times, here.
No need to be crabby! (Thanks to Jerry Simmons for the photo.) Here’s our list for today/tonight – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can preview events days/weeks ahead 24/7):
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER Spring is garden time! See what’s new at the center, including a sale through tomorrow!
Celebrate Washington’s 136th Birthday with 13.6% Off Native Plants!
Student-grown Pacific Northwest natives • Pollinator-friendly favorites • Expert advice
Join us for our annual Native Plant Sale and take home something beautiful.
Open today, 10 am-3 pm at north end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus (6000 16th SW)..
SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Rain or shine, daily-splashing season continues at Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: Not open today because of month-long closure for exhibit work.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: For adult English-language learners, 12:30 pm-2 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
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.
A NIGHT OUT WITH WESTSIDE BABY: 6-8:30 pm, fundraiser at WestSide Baby‘s White Center HQ – check if tickets remain. 21+. (10002 14th SW)
COFFEEHOUSE OPEN MIC: At C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all genres of music (including singers) are welcome for Open Mic night, 6-8 pm, no cover.
strong>LOCAL BAND AT EASY STREET: Album show for surf-rock band The Desolate Coast (all but one member are West Seattleites), 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), no cover, all ages.
LOCAL BAND AT KENYON HALL: West Seattle indie-rock teen band Across 35th at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7 pm doors, 7:30 pm show, $10 tickets.
SOUND & CEREMONY – SOFTENING INTO SUMMER: Get calm as the season changes, 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio and Sanctuary (4618 SW Alaska) with Maari Falsetto.
BINGO AT THE PUB: 7:10 pm bingo at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7 pm, School of Rock Issaquah Adult Program Showcase at The Skylark. Music at 8, all ages until 10, $15 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
SPINNING: Revelry Room is open tonight (4547 California SW), spinning with DJ Mike Illvester, 9 pm.
‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, skate to music with Dream Patrol & I Wish I Was A Punk Band, 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.
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!
Gary is hoping to find the owner of a bicycle abandoned earlier this week and sent this photo:
Cruiser. Bicycle Left in Alki driveway morning of June 3rd.
If it might be yours, contact us and we’ll connect you.
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, June 5, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Some showers, some sun, some breeze, high in the low 60s. Sunrise was at 5:13 am; sunset will be at 9:02 pm.
(Photo by Bob Burns)
SCHOOL’S OUT
As noted on our West Seattle-wide list, today is the last day of school for Summit Atlas in Arbor Heights and WS Montessori in White Center.
WEEKEND ALERT
16th SW south of Roxbury will be closed to motor vehicles in White Center for much of Saturday because of the White Center Pride Street Festival.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedules.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays(tonight!) and Saturdays.
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:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Juneau), cameras are also at Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and (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!
12:31 AM: Police are investigating another West Seattle 7-Eleven robbery -this time, the Highland Park store, at 16th SW and SW Holden. Around midnight, according to police radio, two men – described so far as Black, 18-25, around 5-9, one in a black mask, one in a brown mask – robbed the store of cash. No weapon reported seen; police are reviewing store video.
1:06 AM: Police have said that they believe this robbery is related to another tonight elsewhere in the city – apparently east of downtown.
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