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7:56 PM: Seattle Fire has a sizable response arriving in the 9000 block of 10th SW [vicinity map], for what’s described as a “brush fire” dangerously close to a residence. First units arriving say it’s 10′ by 20′ and they’re downsizing the initial callout.

8:49 PM: The fire was out and all units cleared within a half-hour.

FOLLOWUP: Long-landbanked West Seattle Junction park site going out to bid

June 16, 2026 7:15 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

(WSB file photo)

Thirteen years after the city bought that parcel on 40th SW to “landbank” it as a future park, it’s going out to bid, with a downscaled plan. Seattle Parks sent the announcement late today:

Seattle Parks and Recreation is soliciting construction bids on the City’s Procurement Portal for the future park at 4723 40th Ave SW, in the West Seattle Junction neighborhood. The park will provide a nature-themed play area, native plants and trees, a drinking fountain, leisurely walking paths, lawn area, a long shaded concrete seat wall and will seamlessly integrate into the neighborhood on the west side of 40th Ave SW. SPR anticipates the project will be in construction by this fall, and the new park will open in summer 2027.

SPR purchased this 0.38-acre property to provide additional open space for this high-density neighborhood. The public design process occurred in 2017-2018; however, the project was placed on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic as the City focused on essential services. In September 2022, the Seattle City Council, acting as the Park District Board, approved funding for the project as part of the 2023–2028 Park District cycle.

SPR planted grass and opened the area up for interim use by the community. We have secured all construction permits and updated the design to fit within the budget. The park design includes the top three park elements that came out of the public process and will provide native plantings, a drinking fountain, and natural play elements. There are two elements – the wooden boardwalk system and the seating stones – that will only be included if funding is available.

The city bought the park site in 2013 for $1.4 million, half what it’s currently listing as the total cost of planning, designing, and building the park. We haven’t found the bid-solicitation documents yet but will add to the story when we do.

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FOLLOWUP: ‘Ghost bike,’ memorial ride for Fauntleroy crash victim

June 16, 2026 3:14 pm

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| Fauntleroy | West Seattle news

That “ghost bike” memorial has just been installed along SW Wildwood in Fauntleroy, where a Vashon bicyclist died Monday morning after the driver of a box truck hit her (WSB coverage here). We learned more about her from a family spokesperson who was there with her friends from the Rainbow Riders bicycling group. The spokesperson told us,”this was a huge preventable loss” and that, “the street needs to be safer. When any bike rider dies, you know it could have been you.” We’re expecting to have more information soon. Also, the group Critical Mass is planning a memorial ride for her, to this ghost bike and another one for a rider killed in the Central District, starting at 6:30 pm Friday, June 26, from Westlake Park downtown.

3:38 PM: The King County Medical Examiner has just publicly identified the rider as 76-year-old Maridee Bonadea.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Another police operation at Westwood Village

June 16, 2026 2:39 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news

An SPD incident summary made public today reveals another police “operation” targeting retail theft at Westwood Village last Tuesday (June 9):
At 1100 hours, GIU Detectives, Officers from the North Precinct, and Southwest Patrol Officers conducted a joint Organized Retail Theft Operation at multiple stores in the Westwood Village shopping center. Detectives teamed with loss prevention representatives to identify and apprehend suspects. 11 suspects were arrested for shoplifting. $2,800 in stolen merchandise was recovered. One of the shoplifting suspects was also booked for an organized retail theft case, she was responsible for the theft of approximately $17,000 over the past few months. 1 juvenile suspect was deterred from shoplifting and trespassed from one of the stores.

We’re following up with SPD to try to find out more.

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BIZNOTE: Two weeks until Junction Hot Yoga’s long-planned closure

June 16, 2026 1:58 pm

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

By Anne Higuera
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

With their lease up this month, the owners of Junction Hot Yoga (4747 California Ave SW) are closing their business after 5 years in a building that’s been the location of yoga studios for more than 20 years and is part of a future redevelopment project that includes the building next door.

“Our landlords have been really good — transparent,” said studio co-owner Karen Weigelt. She explained that a below-market lease rate made the studio pencil out, while at the same time, the uncertainty of how soon, rven if the construction would start, made long-term planning a challenge. To keep their clientele in the loop, they announced the closure 6 months ago.

Though the redevelopment project has its major permits, it’s not expected to start any time soon. That’s what Husky Deli proprietor Jack Miller tells WSB. The project – a seven-story, 79-unit apartment building with ground-level commercial space, replacing the studio and the Sleepers space to its north – was billed as a new home for Husky. It went through much of the review process 2018-2020 and has a Master Use Permit good until 2030, a key step toward full permit approval. But development conditions remain unfavorable, Miller said, so don’t expect to see the studio closure followed by the arrival of construction equipment.

So the immediate future of the studio building – which Miller doesn’t own – is still unclear. Weigelt says she’s been told some “refurbishing” may be planned for the space, though property owners Westside Local LLC (governed by development company HB Management LLC) said “no comment” via Weigelt.

So what’s next for the Junction Hot Yoga teachers and the Weigelts? “None of our team is opening a studio nearby,” she says, though there is interest. “A couple of former teachers have been looking and would love to open something in West Seattle and my husband and I would be willing, but nothing seems to be working out. The good news is there are definitely, in my view, good-quality yoga offerings in West Seattle that are good alternatives. I hope the community will give those other businesses a try.”

As business winds down, the last days of classes are already scheduled. Weigelt and co-founder Audrey Benton will be teaching the final two classes on the 30th. “I really wanted to give an opportunity for people to come in. I think it’s nice for us both to be able to say goodbye to folks.”

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Here’s how many animal complaints Seattle Park Rangers get – and how few citations they issue

June 16, 2026 11:56 am

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| Pets | West Seattle beaches | West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

(From recent photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

If you’re heading out to see this afternoon’s mega-low tide, don’t take your dog.

Not just because dogs are not allowed on city beaches, but also because it’s not good for the vulnerable sealife exposed when the tide goes so far out.

Despite all that, dogs on beaches – and in other Seattle parks – are the number one source of complaints that city Park Rangers deal with.

That’s according to a briefing the city Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners got at their most recent meeting, including this slide with the newest data on complaints, responses, and enforcement:

The head of the Park Rangers program, Jon Jainga, brought the board some stats – including that they’ve received more than 1,600 animal complaints this year (through May), and isued seven citations. That ratio is not just because the ranger program is lightly staffed – 28 rangers for more than 500 parks and other facilitie, plus 125+ of trails, as Jainga reminded the board – but also because they believe warnings and other forms of education are most effective. Promoting “voluntary compliance” is the rangers’ main role.

(We should note that the briefing just dealt with rangers; Seattle Animal Shelter officers’ role was not part of it.)

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Mega-low tide, fundraiser for Cara, more for your West Seattle Tuesday

June 16, 2026 9:58 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

Thanks to Wendy and her kids for that photo from Monday’s mega-low tide. Below, you’ll find today’s mega-low tide time, plus what else is happening, on our list of event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE PLAYSPACE AT CHURCH OF NAZARENE … open now through noon, drop in with your little one(s). (42nd SW and SW Juneau)

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.

SPRAYPARK SEASON: Daily operations continue at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) – free, scheduled 11 am-8 pm daily.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon Tuesdays, lunch meetings at West Seattle Golf Course, today featuring a guest speaker from Express Credit Union. (4470 35th SW)

MEGA-LOW TIDE: Out to -4.3 feet at 12:21 pm – lowest daytime low tide of the year!

CHESS CLUB: All levels welcome! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.

OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Regular weekly 2 pm meeting; here’s the agenda, which explains how to participate, in person or remotely.

DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: This library program is over until next school year!

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t have your own.

FUNDRAISER AT KENYON HALL: 5-10 pm, come to Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) to help support Cara, well-known in the local hospitality industry, as she fights her way back to health.

TUESDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB: Alki Kayak Tours and Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) are presenting this weekly event for stand-up paddleboarders – details here – 5:30 pm. (1660 Harbor SW)

INTERFAITH FREEDOM VIGIL: Weekly, 5:30-6:30 pm at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza candlelight vigil open to all. (61st SW and Alki SW)

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW: WSB sponsor), “Unplugged: A Musical Gathering.” No cover, all ages.

OPEN MIC AT TIM’S: 6 pm signups, 7 pm music at all-ages open mic hosted at Tim’s (16th SW and SW 98th) in White Center.

TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: 6:30 pm Tuesdays at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), come sing with the Boeing Employees Choir, even if you aren’t a Boeing employee – the link explains how to RSVP.

PFLAG MEETING IN WEST SEATTLE: 7 pm – info in our calendar listing.

PAST, PRESENT, & ELSEWHERE: Album-listening sessions at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), every Tuesday night, 7-9 pm.

NO SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING TONIGHT: Skipping this week.

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group meditation at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034-A California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has info on registering before you go.

BINGO! Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 4: Four trivia venues tonight – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free, hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub, free, prizes. (2306 California SW).

KARAOKE AT POGGIE TAVERN: 9 pm Tuesdays, until 1:30 am, your turn to sing! (4717 California SW)

If you are organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc., tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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YOU CAN HELP: West Seattle High School woodshop crowdfunding for ‘essential tool’

June 16, 2026 9:00 am

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| How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

We’ve featured many fundraisers during the school year that’s about to end – here’s an unusual one we were asked to share with you on behalf of a West Seattle High School program:

Help Replace the Woodshop’s Planer
Donate to Woodshop for a New Planer

WSHS’s 26-year-old planer is broken and the District does not have the funds to repair or replace it. We are turning to the community to ask for support in raising $15,000 to replace the planer in time for the start of school next Fall.

A planer is an essential tool for woodworking because it transforms rough, uneven lumber into flat, uniform-thickness boards, allowing students to create professional-grade joints and furniture. It saves money by enabling the use of cheaper, rough-cut lumber and ensures safety by providing consistent, manageable material. A planer is important for students beginning to learn carpentry, but it also allows advanced students to take on complex woodworking projects. This year, woodshop students used the planer to transform reclaimed mahogany from Memorial Stadium into a beautiful Danish cabinet. A new planer would directly benefit over 200 students that take Woodshop each year.

We are grateful for all donations — no amount is too small. Thank you for supporting this essential (and fun) program at WSHS!

Questions? Contact Paul Bugala at president@wshsptsa.org

P.S. Here’s an example of what woodshop students have been doing.

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Last Tuesday of spring; 99 tunnel crash backup

June 16, 2026 6:01 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

9:07 AM: Texter reports a crash on NB 99 in the tunnel “blocking the right lane” and backing up traffic to the WS Bridge.

9:52 AM: Another texter, who like the first one was on a bus, says 99 still is at a standstill.

Earlier:

6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Next Seattle FIFA World Cup match is Friday.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

Also over for now, the summery heat (record high again Monday, 91). Summer officially arrives early Sunday, so this is technically still spring. Today’s forecast is for increasing clouds, high in the low 70s. Sunrise was at 5:11 am (earliest of the year, remaining there until June 23); sunset will be at 9:09 pm.

(Monday sunset, photographed by Carol Ann Joyce)

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Back to normal.

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

Washington State Ferries – Now on the summer sailing schedule. Otherwise, Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.

STADIUM ZONE

Mariners are back home tonight, 6:40 pm vs. the Orioles.

SCHOOL’S OUT

Everyone who’s not out already will get out this week – Wednesday is the last day for Seattle and Highline districts, Thursday for Vashon (which has hundreds of West Seattle “commuter students”).

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature is still not working; we’ve reported it, still no ETA for restoration. In the meantime, you can check live video for any SDOT camera via the SDOT 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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