West Seattle, Washington
05 Saturday
(Viscon Cellars at 2025 Taste of West Seattle – returning this year!)
Got your ticket(s) yet? The sooner the better, so you don’t miss out on this year’s Taste of West Seattle, benefiting the West Seattle Food Bank, exactly one month from today, on September 24 at The Hall at Fauntleroy. Here’s the latest from WSFB:
Taste of West Seattle is Thursday, September 24 at The Hall at Fauntleroy. It’s a 21+ event, and tickets are on sale through September 14 at westseattlefoodbank.org/taste-of-west-seattle. We close ticket sales in advance so our vendors have a final guest count and plenty of time to prepare enough tastes for everyone.
We’re still accepting a few food trucks, so any interested local food trucks can reach out to me! (robbin@westseattlefoodbank.org or call/text 206-686-4521)
Our current lineup includes:
Food & Restaurants:
Baker’s Dozen Catering
Dolce Vita Catering — food truck
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
El Koreano — food truck
La La’s Lemonade
Margie’s Cafe
Metropolitan Market
Mission Cantina
Mom’s Micro Garden
Nola’s Events
On Safari Foods
Papa Tony’s Hot Sauce
Peninsula Soul Food
Phoenecia
The Birdhouse
The Locöl Kitchen and Bar
The Neighborhood
Three9 Lounge
Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes
West Seattle GroundsWine, Beer & Mead:
Darby Winery
The Good Society Brewing Company
Spruce Hill Winery
Viscon Cellars
Ghostfish Brewing Company
Elliott Bay Brewing Company
T2 Cellar
Mr. B’s Mead
Pine Lake CellarsTickets are $75 for general admission and $125 for VIP (with early entry, reserved seating and a special gift), with all proceeds supporting the West Seattle Food Bank’s programs serving our neighbors throughout the community.
(WSB photos by Macey Wurm)
One more note about the weekend before it’s too far back in the rear-view mirror – organizers of the free KindieWest family-music (and more) festival on Sunday at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse have a message of gratitude. They told us they’re hoping it’ll become a tradition!
What an incredible day! At our peak time midday, nearly 300 people were present, and throughout the event, KindieWest reached more than 500 community members—all through the power of music.
As a nonprofit navigating a challenging economic climate, we’re deeply grateful to every local organization, artist, volunteer, partner, and individual who came together to make KindieWest possible. We hope you felt the genuine connection and community spirit that made the festival so special.
This was our first time organizing an event like this. Our core team took this on as a volunteer project putting this together with full-time jobs, many with kids, all of us with life chaos, so it truly took some nights, patience, and a shared belief in bringing people together.
We hope to make KindieWest an annual tradition and explore more partnership opportunities throughout the year through FCSA programming at the historic Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. Attendees kept letting us know how much they loved the flow of the event, each element, the conversations they had, the safe and warm environment for children, and all the special activities you all helped bring together.
And just for fun – our aftercare program runs the Moonbeam Store – those kids worked hard and made nearly $500 toward their summer program field trips!!
Thank you for believing in this event and our community. If you have feedback or ideas, we’d love to hear!
4:40 PM: A crash reported to involve “a vehicle into a building” is affecting traffic in the 8600 block of Delridge Way SW. SFD is joining SPD at the scene. The driver is reported to have left the scene. Avoid the area for a while.
5:08 PM: We asked SFD about the dispatch, since it wasn’t for injuries: “This came in as a request from SPD who was already on scene … Engine 11 is on scene and requested Rescue 1 to help with determining whether there was significant structural damage to the building.”
5:31 PM: Police just told dispatch that Delridge is open both ways (the SFD response had blocked the NB side for a while).
6 PM: That may since have changed, as units are going back, SFD’s David Cuerpo tells us: “The vehicle collided into a three-story apartment/condo building and damaged eight studs of an exterior wall. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Rescue 1 was dispatched to a fire [outside WS], but that incident was reduced. They are returning to the scene to help stabilize the exterior wall.”
Readers have been asking for a progress report on Royal Bagel, which we first told you about back in May. Proprietor Eric Brougham – a relative of the legendary Royal Brougham, hence the name – tells WSB that construction in the storefront at 6045 California SW is now under way, after he obtained a key permit recently. He is still hoping for a fall opening of his shop offering New York-style bagels.
Summer weather’s not over yet – this week might see more 80ish temperatures – but summer wading-pool season is over at all but one West Seattle pool. We’ve been noting “final week” and “last day” in our daily highlight lists, but in case you don’t routinely check those, we wanted to make note of the closures. The wading pool shown above in our pre-season photo, Lincoln Park, is still open daily – weather permitting – noon to 7 pm through Labor Day.
Three reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch, all involving car prowling:
SEAVIEW PROWLERS: Sent by Patrick:
This morning around 6:10 AM there were two people wearing face masks who were seen entering a construction site in Seaview. They exited the site and proceeded to prowl a truck parked on the street using a flashlight. When they noticed one of the subcontractors had already arrived and was watching them, they quickly got into their white Honda Civic and sped off.
Honda was also seen a couple hours later driving slowing around the block and through the alley.
This occurred in the Seaview neighborhood west of California a couple blocks away from the West Seattle Nursery.
Possibly unrelated but there was a construction temporary power cord stolen off the site overnight last week.
Hopefully this could help someone avoid becoming a victim to a car prowl or theft.
ALLEY PROWLER: Also from Seaview, Pauline sent this Sunday morning video of a car prowler:
Vehicle GNC YUKON vehicleThre, no license plate
Date 08/23/2026
Time 0727
Driving along the alley (near California/Findlay) going to each vehicle trying to gain access.
STOLEN BAG: Nik‘s hoping someone will find his stolen tool bag – the photo shows a side view of it:
I’m writing today to mention and ask about my big red tool bag stolen out of my car, I was parked on Cambridge and 35th Ave SW. It’s a red Hilti tool bag with my hand tools, mostly labeled “Nik Balagot” in paint marker. It’s a long shot , so I’m hoping a community member might have seen it.
(Alki Point Lighthouse, from the water)
We’re now at the relatively quiet end of summer, with fewer special events, but that makes it a great time to check out some of the regular weekly events – such as the ones happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
SUMMER FOOD DRIVE: The food drive is continuing daily at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor) – our story has the list of the most-needed items.
SPRAYPARK OPEN: Daily splashing continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), whatever the weather, 11 am-8 pm daily through Labor Day.
ONE WADING POOL STILL OPEN: Mostcity-operated wading pools are now closed for the season – with one in our area open daily through Labor Day, noon to 7 pm at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way, upper park near the north lot).
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)
NO CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: The weekly 2 pm meeting for previews and briefings is canceled today because the council is on its end-of-summer recess.
‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUPS: 6:30 pm, weekly group gatherings for people going through 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.
PRACTICE SPEAKING SPANISH: 6:30-8:30 pm, this informal group gathers at Future Primitive Brewing in White Center (9832 14th SW), all welcome – just be ready to speak Spanish while participating!
ALKI MEDITATION: Two places to get centered on Monday nights in West Seattle – in the north end, there’s meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)
MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: In the south end, free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 3: Three venues on our list with trivia tonight – 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), $2 cash to enter … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).
MONDAY NIGHT SALSA LESSONS: Series continues, 7 pm with BALORICO at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW).
POOL TOURNAMENT: The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament, 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska, entrance on California)
PINBALL TOURNAMENT: Sign up at 7, play at 7:30, at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).
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: Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).
Huge thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar, which we update daily; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Young singer(s) in the family? Registration is open until the end of the month for Endolyne Children’s Choir! Here’s the announcement they asked us to share with you:
Do you know a child who loves to sing? This Fall, embark on a musical journey with Endolyne Children’s Choir! Choristers will explore new horizons, discover the wonders of the fall and winter seasons, and build lasting bonds with friends and family. We are so excited to sing with you!
Endolyne Children’s Choir is a secular, non-audition, community choir open to any child in grades K-12 who loves to sing. We offer a joyful, inclusive environment that supports children’s emotional, social, and musical development.
Registration is open until August 30! Learn more here!
6:04 AM: Good morning. It’s Monday, August 24, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for sunshine, high in the mid-70s. Sunrise will be at 6:17 am today; sunset will be at 8:04 pm.
UPDATE ON CLOSURES
NB 1st Ave. S. Bridge – Open again since Sunday morning.
West Seattle low bridge: Closed to motor vehicles as of right now though its weekend closure was supposed to end by 4 am; check the camera below before heading that way. 7:30 AM: Open now.
Foot/bike path alongside West Seattle Bridge – Sound Transit says its work will close this path all week, as explained here
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
See a problem 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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