West Seattle, Washington
27 Thursday
(Weekend photo from Alki, by Bob Burns)
Here’s your Monday list of highlights, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:
FERRY FREEBIES: All day long, in onboard galleys, Washington State Ferries’ 75th-anniversary kicks off with free small coffee or popcorn with any purchase.
SPRAYPARK SEASON: Daily splashing continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 11 am, story time at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW). For families with children up to 5 years old. Free.
CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: 2 pm; no public comment but the agenda explains how to watch.
FREE HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in assistance 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond)
SUMMIT ATLAS GRADUATION: 6 pm ceremony for the Arbor Heights charter middle/high school’s graduating seniors, Highline Performing Arts Center (401 S. 152nd, Burien).
‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUPS: 6:30 pm, weekly group gatherings for people experiencing grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee. Before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)
D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too! $5.
MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 3: Three venues offer you the opportunity for trivia tonight! Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) and 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).
PINBALL TOURNAMENT: Pinball players can enter Admiral Pub‘s 3-Strike Tournamment starting at 7 pm, with play beginning at 7:30. (2306 California SW)
POOL TOURNAMENT: Pool players! Enter The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starting at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)
ALKI MEDITATION: Monday night meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)
MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Monday night jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: End your Monday with a song (or two) – karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).
Big thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
If the usual times and places for local blood drives don’t work for you, this week brings one that might: Bethany Community Church in Highland Park is hosting a blood drive Thursday (June 4), 12:30 pm-6 pm. Donors get $15 e-gift cards. Here’s the direct link for appointments. The church is at 8600 9th SW.
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, June 1, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Mostly sunny, high around 70. Sunrise was at 5:15 am; sunset will be at 8:59 pm.
(Thanks to Penny for the weekend sunset pic)
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. And note that today starts the monthlong WSF 75th-anniversary celebration, including free-with-purchase coffee or popcorn at galleys today.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Now on “summer” schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays and Saturdays.
STADIUM ZONE
Mariners are still home tonight, 6:40 pm vs. the Mets.
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/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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