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Three more readers have sent in sighting reports:

SEAVIEW #1: Lynne sent the photo above, noting, “It was being so casual that I thought it was a pet! About 5 pm walking south on 45th toward Brandon.”

SEAVIEW #2: Maybe the same one? This report is from KS:

out walking my two dogs this evening around 4:45/5 pm and we encountered a large coyote initially heading west on Findlay toward 46th Ave SW. I made a quick turn south onto 46th to avoid it, but it followed my dogs and I south down 46th for about 2 blocks. I was eventually able to cross the street and make a 180 about mid-block behind some cars & bushes and lost it. Saw at least one neighbor out filming it as I headed back up the block and plenty of other folks out walking dogs/kids etc., so passed the word along to those heading that way, but didn’t capture a photo myself as I was focused on keeping my pups safe.

The coyote was traveling on sidewalks and the road, no effort to hide. It was a bit disconcerting how unafraid this individual was of the general activity level with so many cars and people out and that it seemed interested in following me – my dogs are not small (65lb retriever and 45lb mutt) and thankfully remained mostly unaware, so did not engage with it in any way.

A few weeks back we saw a similar-size coyote a bit before dusk heading east on Raymond at 44th, possibly same individual?

COYOTES ON THE LAWN: The video above was recorded at Diane‘s house near 31st/Myrtle around 4 am Monday. She wrote, “I wonder if coyotes keep moving or if they go back to the same area. It looks like they smell my cats.” The state’s coyote infosheet notes that they will often use the same den year after year, and that the availability of food (from rodents to unattended pets) can be a factor in whether they frequent a certain area.

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UPDATE: Crash cleared in NB lanes of I-5 before West Seattle Bridge exit

June 10, 2026 6:47 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:47 PM: If you have to head this way from points south any time soon, avoid northbound I-5. A crash and the resulting rescue response have blocked all NB lanes just south of the West Seattle Bridge, and WSDOT is reporting a three-mile backup.

7:37 PM: According to an email update from WSDOT, the lanes have reopened.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Leisurely car prowlers, but theft thwarted

June 10, 2026 6:40 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news

Some security videos show criminals working fast. Not the ones in the video Jennifer sent (they drive up :08 in):

ust wanted to share that my car was broken into around 2:41am this morning in Alki, about a block from the Korean BBQ restaurant. Not sure if it may be related to the recent post on 6/6 regarding a car prowler, but I wanted to help alert neighbors to be extra cautious. Thankfully, they were not able to steal the vehicle since I had previously installed the Hyundai ignition cylinder protector.

Here’s more about that.

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UPDATE: Death investigation by Fauntleroy ferry dock (new information Friday)

June 10, 2026 4:46 pm

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| Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | WS breaking news

ORIGINAL 4:46 PM WEDNESDAY REPORT: Thanks for the tips. An SFD medical response at the Fauntleroy ferry dock resulted in a police dispatch for a death investigation, and we’ve just obtained information from SFD spokesperson Kaila Lafferty, who tells WSB:

At 3:09 p.m., our rescue boat and a fireboat were dispatched to the 4800 block of SW Barton St., near the Fauntleroy Ferry Dock, to investigate a report of a person in the water. They arrived and pulled a patient from the water onto the rescue boat. Life-saving efforts were attempted, but the patient was unfortunately pronounced deceased. The patient was an approximately 66-year-old man. Law enforcement and the King County Medical Examiner’s Office are investigating.

A person waiting for the ferry tells us Cove Park north of the dock is still cordoned off.

ADDED FRIDAY AFTERNOON: Today’s Medical Examiner list includes the outcome of the investigation. The ME ruled that the man died from drowning and ruled his death a case of suicide (as was unofficially suspected Wednesday, but we wait for the official information in cases like this).

If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of self-harm, the 988 hotline is available 24/7.

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COUNTDOWN: One month until West Seattle Summer Fest, with one big change for safety and space

June 10, 2026 2:01 pm

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| West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

Exactly one month from today – on July 10 – the peninsula’s biggest party of the year will get going, West Seattle Summer Fest, a three-day community celebration in the heart of The Junction. In the weeks ahead, we’ll have plenty of previews, but here’s one big change from years past: SW Oregon will be closed to motor vehicles between 42nd SW and 44th SW, just like SW Alaska (so California will be continuously closed to vehicles between SW Genesee and SW Edmunds). The West Seattle Junction Association – the business organization that presents Summer Fest and other Junction events (and that’s just part of what it does) – says that will make the festival even safer, rather than risking a clash between pedestrians and drivers when people are going to and from the north section of the festival zone, which is home to the main stage on Friday and Saturday and the Farmers’ Market on Sunday. Oregon will include more food and craft vendors, WSJA tells us, and they’re especially excited to have some food closer to the main tage. More previews ahead!

P.S. You can get in the Summer Fest mood early by getting tickets for the West Seattle Junction Rock Walk, now just nine days away – 5-9 pm June 19 – with beer, cider, spirits, AND wine providers participating – proceeds support Summer Fest main-stage music – tickets still available here!

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PREVIEW: Last West Seattle Art Walk of spring tomorrow! New way to decide where to go

June 10, 2026 12:15 pm

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| West Seattle Art Walk | West Seattle news

Tomorrow is the second Thursday of June, and that means it’s West Seattle Art Walk night, last one of spring! This time, a new way to plan where to go and what to see – the Art Walk venues are on a new type of map that you can use to click each venue and open a sidebar with artist info. The map spots are also color-coded to show their level of Art Walk participation, such as the restaurants and bars where you’ll find food and drink specials. General Art Walk hours are 5 pm to 8 pm on second Thursdays, and you’ll find venues from Alki and Admiral to Gatewood and Morgan Junction – start here!

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School’s out, construction’s on: Summer of upgrades ahead at Our Lady of Guadalupe School

June 10, 2026 10:54 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

(Photo courtesy Our Lady of Guadalupe)

School’s out for summer at Our Lady of Guadalupe, but the campus at 3401 SW Myrtle won’t be activity-free. A summer of upgrades is ahead, according to an announcement the school sent us today:

Exciting improvements are coming to our campus! This summer, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School is launching a major exterior renovation to bring our beloved 63-year-old building beautifully into the present day.

In partnership with The Fulcrum Foundation and their generous donors, this summer’s project features practical, modern upgrades including a brand-new roof, energy-efficient windows, high-quality perimeter fencing, and more. Designed to look fantastic while adding a seamless layer of comfort and security, these updates ensure our school matches modern standards while maintaining the warm, welcoming charm our community loves.

What to Expect This Summer:

To make these beautiful updates possible, please note these temporary schedule adjustments:

● Pardon Our Progress: Expect standard daytime construction noise over the summer (June 13- September 4th) as
we work. Construction hours: M-F: 7 am 5 pm, with occasional weekend work after 9am.

● Parish Open as Usual: All weekend Masses and parish events will continue exactly as scheduled.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to a refreshed, secure, and modernized campus this September!

Questions? Contact OLG at info@guadalupe-school.org or The Fulcrum Foundation at hall.amy@fulcrumfoundation.org

The campus is kitty-corner from Walt Hundley Playfield.

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From pastries to politics, here’s the list for your West Seattle Wednesday

June 10, 2026 9:58 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor – NCL Norwegian Joy dwarfing one of WSF’s biggest ferries)

Here’s our Wednesday list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – which you can preview any time – here’s what’s happening today/tonight:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks start from 47th/Fontanelle – if you didn’t see this in the calendar in time to join, consider this your reminder for next week!

PASTRY POP-UP: Buy student-made treats at the 10:30 am-12:30 pm pastry pop-up in the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor; 6000 16th SW) Pastry and Baking Arts Building.

TODDLER READING TIME: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor).

SPRAYPARK’S OPEN: Daily-splashing season – rain or shine – at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

REDUCED/FREE TRANSIT ENROLLMENT: Get help, if you’re eligible, noon-2 pm at West Seattle Food Bank (35th SW and SW Morgan).

LEARN ABOUT WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: 1 pm at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), program presented by Age-Friendly Seattle and Seattle Public Library.

PLAY AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 2-4 pm, join players at Missing Piece (4707 California SW).

DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

ROCK BAND GAMING AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5-10 pm, weekly gaming event in South Delridge! (9444 Delridge Way SW)

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: The free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm workshop is happening at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center), and the library is open for borrowing.

UNCORKED: Community building, wine, a chance to talk real estate, all in one. 5:30 pm at Wolfpack Cellars (9617 16th SW; WSB sponsor)

Meeting online this month, premeeting program at 6, meeting at 7, more info and registration link on the group’s main webpage.

CRIBBAGE NIGHT: 6 pm, play at the West Seattle Eagles‘ HQ (4426 California SW).

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Talk about Seattle’s growth – current and future – at the weekly 6 pm meetup at Great American Diner/Bar (4752 California SW).

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: Join the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) tonight – all welcome, all paces!

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)

MAD CRAFTY: Bring your project to Revelry Room (4547 California SW), 7-9 pm.

MUSIC BINGO: Weekly music bingo at at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.

TRIVIA x 5: Five West Seattle trivia venues – Seaside Grill (2820 Alki SW) now has 7 pm trivia on Wednesdays … Admiral Pub trivia at 7:10 pm (2306 California SW) … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … And trivia starts at 8:30 pm at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

ARTSWEST PREVIEW – SOLD OUT: Tonight is preview night for ArtsWest‘s new play “Wish You Were Here,” 7:30 pm, online tickets are shown as sold out. (4711 California SW)

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: West Seattle’s longest-running open-mic night! 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SWING IT WEDNESDAY! Swing dancing and live music at 8:15 pm at South Park Hall (1253 S. Cloverdale).

KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: Sing at the pub starting at 9. (2306 California SW)

Planning something that’s open to community participation/observation? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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You probably know Cara. Her friends are asking for your help after a ‘curveball’

June 10, 2026 8:59 am

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| How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle people

Even if you don’t know Cara‘s name, you might recognize her on sight. Her friends are hoping that her longtime community connection will serve the fundraising they’re doing as she recovers from an unexpected health crisis. Here are two ways to help:

(Poster created by fundraiser organizers)

With over 15 years of experience in the Seattle restaurant scene, you’ve likely been served or have pulled a shift with our friend Cara. Having graced the wells and bar rails of Westy, Fireside, Nook and the Book Store Bar. Cara is no stranger to the strange, yet loyal bar patrons of Pioneer Square, West Seattle, and Burien.

Having recently decided to be at the helm as the next loving caretakers of The Nook in the Admiral district, Cara and husband Poncho, certainly were not expecting life’s next curveball.

Three weeks after getting what should have been a routine torn-ACL surgery in February, a blood clot traveled to Cara’s lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism and cardiac arrest. Luckily Poncho was there and acted quickly to get her to Harborview. Cara was in the ICU for approx. a month and a half. While we are happy to report that Cara pulled through and is recovering at home, the after-care required will be extensive. And here’s how you can help:

We are raising funds for Cara’s after-care so Poncho can breathe a little bit easier and stay home to be a caregiver for Cara and their beloved dog Egon. These funds will go directly to Cara and Poncho to help alleviate the financially stress of such a traumatic and unexpected event.

Where: Kenyon Hall, 7904 35th Ave SW
When: Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, 5-10 pm
Food, Beer, Bud Light, Raffles, Games and More! All proceeds collected from this event will go directly to Cara and Poncho

There’s also a crowdfunding link you can use to help, too – go here.

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Wednesday notes, with more last-day-of-school info

June 10, 2026 6:03 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

Mostly sunny, high in the mid-60s. Sunrise was at 5:11 am (earliest of the year, staying there until June 23); sunset will be at 9:06 pm.

(Alki photo, Tuesday evening, by Bob Burns)

ROAD WORK

The first Seattle World Cup match isn’t until next Monday but the “pause” for work in the right-of-way along certain Seattle routes has begun – this map shows where. Projects continue on other streets, though, including utility projects toward both ends of Beach Drive – near Constellation and Lowman Beach parks.

SCHOOL’S OUT

As noted on our West Seattle-wide list, four local schools are now out, with more having their last day of classes tomorrow, Friday, and next week.
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TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular schedules.

Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; the Kitsap has replaced the Sealth as #3 boat, as the latter is out for work until August. Check the alert page for last-minute changes. Also note the summer sailing schedule start Wednesday.

West Seattle Water Taxi – Summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays and Saturdays.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

The city cameras’ updated-framegrab feature is not working; we’ve reported it, no ETA yet for restoration. In the meantime, you can check live video for any SDOT camera via their map. State cameras are working and we do have one in the regular lineup:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

(We’ll return the regular camera lineup when the city cams are fully working again.)

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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