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Just four days until West Seattle’s biggest party of the year fills the heart of The Junction with sights, sounds, shopping, sips, food, fun, and thousands of your neighbors at West Seattle Summer Fest – Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (July 10-12). Among this year’s new features – an expanded roster of ways to avoid going thirsty! As always, the Beverage Garden will be up by the main stage, on California north of Oregon. New this year, check out The Porch – an all-ages food and beverage zone on SW Alaska west of California, with beer, wine, cider, and hard agave (all offered at the beverage garden too – the menus for both areas are here). You’ll also be able to enjoy beverages as well as food from The Junction’s year-round restaurants/bars, many of which will have sidewalk cafés – see that list on that same page too. And a free way to stay hydrated is available too – water-refill stations – see the locations on the festival map above, and bring your water bottle (or look for Summer Fest merch). The festival officially starts at 1 pm Friday, but you can get a preview by wandering the streets after they close at 4 pm Thursday, the night that’s become known as Summer Fest Eve. See you there!

Now that Seattle’s World Cup matches are over, so is the pause on some street work

July 6, 2026 7:43 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

The sixth and final FIFA World Cup match in Seattle is over – and that means the road-work pause on certain Seattle streets (as shown on this map) is too. Here’s the reminder from SDOT:

Beginning Tuesday, July 7, construction activity on many Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) projects will resume on many city streets and sidewalks following the temporary pause that helped keep Seattle moving during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

As projects restart, people traveling around Seattle should expect to see more work zones, lane shifts, and temporary traffic revisions in some areas. We encourage everyone to plan ahead, allow extra travel time where construction is underway, and travel carefully through active work zones.

WHAT TRAVELERS SHOULD KNOW:

As construction resumes, everyone can help keep Seattle moving safely by:

-Following posted signs, detours, and traffic control.
-Allowing extra travel time where construction is underway.
-Slowing down and watching for construction workers, as well as people walking, rolling, and biking near work zones.
-Planning ahead before heading out.

Drivers should also be aware that the first weekend after construction resumes coincides with Revive I-5 work, which is expected to increase traffic on nearby streets and detour routes.

THANK YOU

Thank you to everyone who helped make Seattle’s first FIFA World Cup a success. The temporary construction pause helped keep people and goods moving during one of the busiest periods in the city’s history.

As projects resume, we appreciate your continued patience and care as crews work to deliver transportation improvements that will benefit Seattle for years to come.

One West Seattle project affected by the pause was the Morgan Junction EV-charging lot – while work has continued on the lot itself, the related dig on Fauntleroy Way had to be put on hold.

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FOLLOWUP: Excavation and other ‘early work’ under way on Fauntleroy Creek Culvert Replacement’s 45th SW section

July 6, 2026 6:41 pm

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| Environment | Fauntleroy | West Seattle news

That’s the west side of 45th SW, north of Wildwood, where “early work” in this part of the Fauntleroy Creek Culverts Replacement project is under way, according to a Seattle Public Utilities reminder circulated late today:

Beginning the week of July 6 and continuing for approximately three weeks, crews will continue excavation and utility installation activities within the work area. This work is part of the Early Works phase of the Fauntleroy Culvert Replacement Project.

During this time, crews will use construction equipment, trucks, and materials to excavate the area and install utility boxes for various utility providers.

What to Expect

-Work hours will be 7 AM to 5 PM.
-No street parking will be available within the work area.
-Local access will be maintained.
-Large construction trucks will be entering and exiting the work area to support excavation, drilling, and concrete placement activities.
-Noise, dust, and vibrations.

Major work is currently scheduled to start early next year – that work will close part of 45th for up to two years. The culvert beneath 45th, as well as a section beneath California SW to the east, will be replaced and enlarged in hopes of helping salmon.

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WORLD CUP: Flyover jets pass over West Seattle twice (photos added)

July 6, 2026 5:37 pm

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| Seen around town | West Seattle news

5:37 PM: No visual yet (aside from X clips like this) nor full ID, but for those who thought the World Cup flyover jets might have been the Blue Angels – same type of jets, F/A-18 Super Hornets. We saw them over West Seattle twice, after they took off from Boeing Field, and when they headed back for the actual flyover just before 5 pm.

6:56 PM: Thanks to Steven Rice for the photos, above and below!

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UPDATE: West Seattle Water Taxi watch, as fans head for Seattle’s World Cup finale

July 6, 2026 1:11 pm

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| King County Water Taxi | West Seattle news

1:11 PM: For the next few hours, we are at Seacrest to update you on the Water Taxi status as hundreds head downtown for Seattle’s final World Cup match. 140 were already in line when our team member arrived a short time ago, so don’t procrastinate if you’re headed here. (Everybody made it onto the run that just left – Doc Maynard’s capacity is 279. Its twin Sally Fox is serving the route today too.)

1:21 PM: Sally Fox arrived a few minutes ago, with only about 45 in line.

That run left at 1:31 pm.

1:52 PM: Doc Maynard is leaving at capacity.

We never got an answer to our question about extra shuttles; those appear to be arriving at capacity.

2:22 PM: Sally Fox left a few minutes ago at capacity and Doc Maynard arrived two minutes later. Note that street parking is full for blocks in both directions so have someone drop you off!

2:41 PM: Doc Maynard left five minutes ago at capacity.

3:02 PM: Sally Fox left five minutes ago at capacity, and Doc Maynard arrived four minutes later. So far the “every 20 minutes” promise is being kept.

3:17 PM: Doc Maynard left with room to spare, and the line is getting smaller, so we seem to have hit peak travel volume, with less than two hours left to match time.

3:38 PM: Sally Fox just sailed away with 250 on board, so nobody was left behind.

4:24 PM: We’ve ended dock watch. Doc Maynard left at 4:02 pm, almost at capacity, and Sally Fox sailed at 4:20 with 160 on board. Fighter jets a short time ago, too.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Three neighborhood reports

July 6, 2026 12:35 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news

Three West Seattle Crime Watch notes:

GENESEE HILL FIRESETTER: This report via phone – a man tried to set a tree on fire at 47th SW and SW Genesee this past hour or so; 911 was called, police responded, but, the witness said, didn’t arrest the man because they had no evidence, and he claimed he was just trying to light a cigarette. Partial description: gray hoodie, blue mask, 5’7″ to 5’11”.

CAR BREAK-INS: A texter says cars were “broken into again on 33rd Avenue between Andover and Charlestown, not many valuables taken but some sunglasses and other items.”

CAR PROWLER INTERRUPTED: Also via text – this happened Friday night on 47th SW in Seaview – the texter interrupted a car prowler: “They climbed into our unlocked car parked in the street … wearing a balaclava. He ran to a white sedan when we yelled. It was surreal and unsettling, but everyone is OK.”

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SKY SIGHTS: Another look at two holiday-weekend shows

July 6, 2026 11:52 am

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| Seen around town | West Seattle news

Before the holiday weekend is entirely in the rear-view mirror – new views of what we’ve already shown briefly:

FRIDAY AURORA: Kevin Freitas just sent that time-lapse video of the Northern Lights seen, faintly, from West Seattle on Friday night (featured here that night thanks to a reader tip/photo).

The next night …

SATURDAY FIREWORKS: On Sunday morning, we featured a photo by David Hutchinson of the Lake Union fireworks as seen from West Seattle. Since then, Bob Spears has sent several pics – above and below:

Thanks again to everyone who shares photos and video with us so we can share with tens of thousands of your neighbors! (Email westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302 any time.)

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West Seattle World Cup-watching and more for your Monday

July 6, 2026 9:58 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

The main event for your Monday is of course the USA vs. Belgium FIFA World Cup match, being played at 5 pm in Seattle, on many screens in West Seattle if you don’t have a ticket:

(WSB photo from Ounces watch party for USA team match last month)

WEST SEATTLE WATCH PARTIES: Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) has been having watch parties for all the USA matches and invites you to join them tonight, doors open at 4 pm … Easy Street (4559 California SW) just sent word they’re having a watch party too:

Easy Street will have watch party, USA vs Belgium , kickoff at 5 pm. Good Society x Mystery Made x Easy Street beer will also be available! Custom brewed by Good Society owner and award winning brewer Nick Berger. Portugal vs Spain will also be shown earlier (noon).

We checked around and found others, as listed in our story from last night, but overall the question would seem to be more “who’s NOT watching?”

Here’s what else is up for the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FAMILY STORY TIME: 11 am at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).

SPRAYPARK OPEN: Daily splashing continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), whatever the weather, 11 am-8 pm.

WADING POOLS OPEN: With sunshine and 70-degree-plus weather expected, West Seattle’s regular wading-pool lineup will be open – noon to 7 pm at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way, upper park near the north lot) and EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden).

COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, daily operation continues at the outdoor saltwater swimming pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the session schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

(added) FREE HOT DOGS: As of noon, Al reports, a tent outside Admiral Safeway (2622 California SW) is offering free Ball Park hot dogs. We don’t know how long they’ll be there but – FYI!

NO CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: Weekly 2 pm meeting is NOT happening today – per the council schedule.

‘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 2: Two venues offer you the opportunity for trivia every Monday night! Tonight it starts after the soccer match at The Good Society (California/Lander) and 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

PRACTICE SPEAKING SPANISH: 6:30-8:30 pm, this informal group meets at Future Primitive Brewing in White Center (9832 14th SW), all welcome – just be committed to speaking Spanish while participating!

ALKI MEDITATION: Two ways to calmly conclude your Monday – first, meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Also – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

POOL TOURNAMENT: Pool players can enter The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starting at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska, entrance on California)

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Groove to Monday night jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Close out your Monday with a song – 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!

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Orcas in Elliott Bay (photo added)

July 6, 2026 8:41 am

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| West Seattle news | Whales

8:41 AM: Thanks for the tips about orcas in Elliott Bay this morning! Kersti Muul tells us at least six are now off Alki Ave.

6:53 PM: Photo added – thanks to Robin Sinner for sending it!

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TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Post-holiday Monday, with Seattle’s last World Cup match

July 6, 2026 6:07 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:07 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, July 6, 2026, with the final Seattle World Cup match this evening.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

Sunny today, high in the mid-70s. Sunrise was at 5:19 am; sunset will be at 9:08 pm.

SEATTLE WORLD CUP MATCH #6

USA vs. Belgium, 5 pm at Lumen Field (“Seattle Stadium”). Starting at 12:30 pm, this area near the stadium will again be off-limits to motor vehicles:

A sizable “March to the Match” will proceed southbound on the downtown waterfront starting at 3 pm, and various street and ramp closures will be implemented in the area.

TRANSIT TODAY

Matchday overview – Here’s the transit rundown courtesy of Metro Matters.

Metro buses – Reroutes in the no-motor-vehicles zone shown above, otherwise, regular weekday schedule.

West Seattle Water Taxi – Here’s the announced plan for today/tonight:

West Seattle Route to provide additional service on Mon Jul 6 to support World Cup Match from 8:45 AM to 10:30 PM. Boats will depart from both docks approximately every 20 minutes.

*Please note, if a boat hits capacity, it will depart early.

Barring major breaking news, we plan to be at the Seacrest dock in the early afternoon to report on the crowd/wait.

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

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature is back, per a the SDOT map, so we’ve returned them to the morning lineup:

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:

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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