With spring less than a month away, it’s time to start dreaming of (early) summer too. Saturday, June 6, is this year’s date for Loop the ‘Lupe, a multi-event funfest at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th SW and SW Myrtle), featuring the area’s only obstacle-course 5K and benefiting the community work of nearby Our Lady of Guadalupe. Organizer Brian Callanan offers some preview points, such as: “We are working on expanding our live music for this year, with a new stage area closer to the actual race course — which should improve the experience for participants, sponsors, and our musical acts.” Also watch for an update to Loop the ‘Lupe’s senior event, and “we’ll be offering our Elite Wave, Family Wave, 5K Run/Walk, and Youth Dash again, and we’re proud to kick off what will be our TENTH year (first one was in 2017).” Better yet, one more thing from Brian: “Our lowest prices of the year to register are from now until March 20, and teams who sign up 4+ at once get even more discounts.” Why wait when you can get a deal? Sign up here now!

BIZNOTE: Alki Lumber about to move from future development site

February 23, 2026 4:54 pm

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Thanks for the tips! “We’re Moving Soon” banners like the one in our photo have gone up around the longtime Alki Lumber yard in The Triangle. So, readers asked, how soon is “soon”? The exact date isn’t finalized yet but “very” soon, Alki Lumber tells us, likely within weeks, with more details expected shortly. As we first reported four years ago, Alki Lumber is owned by Marine Lumber, sold by the Sweeney family after a century. Its new location is in South Park – 558 S. Kenyon. It’s been seven years since the Sweeneys announced they were studying options for their Triangle property’s future; they subsequently made plans for two buildings on what became known as the Sweeney Blocks, with hundreds of apartments.

(2021 rendering, with potential location for historic neon sign)

The projects finished going through Design Review in 2021 (as we reported here and here); some, but not all, major permits have since been issued.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Special DUI patrol; dumped-possibly-stolen bicycle

February 23, 2026 3:08 pm

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Two West Seattle Crime Watch notes:

DUI EMPHASIS PATROL: SPD announced today that this special operation happened last night, with this summary:

At 1900 hours, three officers conducted a High Visibility Emphasis Patrol for DUI. They contacted 28 drivers, issued 23 citations, and conducted three DUI investigations.

The emphasis-patrol summary was linked to the Southwest Precinct – which covers West Seattle and South Park – so we asked for more details. So far, SPD spokesperson Det. Brian Pritchard could only find information about one case, “37th Avenue Southwest and Southwest Alaska Street . Suspect driver: 21-year-old woman.” We’re asking the City Attorney’s Office if they can point us to info on the other 22 citations.

Also in Crime Watch, this reader report:

DUMPED-POSSIBLY-STOLEN BICYCLE: Recognize this bike? A texter sent the photo and report:

Dumped for weeks, likely stolen. Older bike. Near alley entrance, 99th and 37th in Arbor Heights.

BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: School of Rock West Seattle reopening after months of flooding repairs

February 23, 2026 1:13 pm

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(WSB photo from October)

Another Jefferson Square business flooded by last October’s CVS pipe break is finally getting back into its space. We told you earlier this month about Dream Dinners West Seattle‘s reopening following flooding repairs; now we just got word from neighboring School of Rock West Seattle‘s proprietor Phil Gustavson that they’re ready to reopen too:

School of Rock West Seattle is hosting a grand re-opening event March 7th, 2026 noon-3 pm.

After being forced to close in October of 2025 due to water damage from a leaking pipe in the CVS pharmacy above the school, School of Rock West Seattle is thrilled to announce that the school will be rebuilt and ready for students starting March 7th. New students who sign up at the grand opening event will receive 50% off their first month’s tuition and 20% off summer camps!

The event will have live music as the house band rehearses during the event. Free trial lessons will also be available to those who pre-book by calling the school at 206.294.3175. Tours of the school and refreshments will be available as well as awesome door prizes including a brand-new Boss overdrive guitar effect pedal for one lucky guest! Guests may enter the door prize drawing for free and do not need to be present for the drawing at 3 pm in order to win.

School of Rock is on the east side of outer Jefferson Square, at 41st SW and SW Alaska.

FOLLOWUP: First official ‘welcome back’ day for Hiawatha Community Center

February 23, 2026 11:59 am

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(WSB photo by Dave Gershgorn, Saturday)

Though the “grand reopening” was celebrated Saturday (WSB coverage here), today is the first official day for Hiawatha Community Center (2700 California SW) public use. Tot Gym is just wrapping up, and the fitness room remains open until 2 pm. It’s on a limited schedule for two “Welcome Back” weeks until March 6, then expands a bit for the rest of spring, to include some sports – you can see that schedule here.

Here’s our list for your West Seattle Monday!

February 23, 2026 9:58 am

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(Gull photographed on Duwamish River by Steve Bender)

Here’s what’s on our list for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-4 pm drop-in help at Alki Masonic Center. (4736 40th SW)

BABY STORY TIME: Noon at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW). Free.

‘SOLUTIONS, NOT RESOLUTIONS’: Weekly speaker series continues with 1 pm presentation on “Video Downsize with Confidence” at Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW). Our calendar listing explains how to RSVP.

ART SALON AT C & P COFFEE: 4 pm “safe space for creative people to gather” – bring your project! (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

FREE HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in assistance for K-12 students at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too!

‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm, ongoing weekly group gathering for people experiencing grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee; before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 3: Three venues for trivia/quiz tonight! 6:30 and 7:30 pm, Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), free and all ages … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

MEDITATE IN ALKI: Monday night meditation at Alki UCC is back this week, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)

CHESS NIGHT AT MISSION CANTINA: 7 pm, details in our calendar listing. (2325 California SW)

POOL TOURNAMENT: Pool players are invited to enter The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starting at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)

MEDITATE 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 music with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: 9 pm Mondays, 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 otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

VIDEO: West Seattle coyote sighting

February 23, 2026 9:00 am

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The video and report were sent this morning by Erica:

Near Riverview Playfield on Othello (between 16th & 12th).
Lots of neighborhood cats people let out in the evening.
Coyotes are beautiful and an important part of the food chain, but pets need to be protected.

This is the first sighting we’ve received in a while, though we’ve chronicled hundreds over the years. Here’s the state Department of Wildlife one-sheet with information on co-existing with them.

TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Back-to-school Monday, with 35th/Holden fire-truck crash (updated)

February 23, 2026 6:00 am

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9 AM: Police and fire are responding to a report of a two-vehicle crash on 35th SW near SW Holden.

9:19 AM: According to police radio, one of the vehicles involved is SFD Ladder 13, which is based at Station 37 at 35th/Holden.

9:40 AM: The crash scene is in the southbound lane just south of Holden. We’re following up with SFD and SPD on the circumstances.

11:44 AM: SFD spokesperson David Cuerpo tells WSB no one was hurt in the collision, which happened while the truck was “responding to a fire incident. When it left the station it was involved in a collision with a sedan,” and no injuries were reported. Cuerpo says Ladder 13 is still being evaluated but it is expected to return to service.

Earlier:

6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, February 23, 2026; schools that were out for midwinter break all last week are reopening today.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

More rain in the forecast – high in the upper 40s. Sunrise at 7 am; sunset at 5:45 pm.

LANE-CLOSURE ALERT

*Lane closures continue on the NB 1st Avenue South Bridge – plus a speed-limit reduction – until further notice.

TRANSIT TODAY

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes to the 3-boat schedule.

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes.

TAP TO PAY

Today’s the official launch. Metro confirns the Water Taxi is supposed to be ready to go with this, too.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS (note that SDOT may be having some trouble with them)

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 the alert above):

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 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!

VIDEO: U.S. Postal Service letter carriers explain what they’re fighting for, just before contract talks start

February 22, 2026 10:57 pm

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(WSB photos/video)

The job of being a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier is very different from what it used to be.

So say leaders of their union, the National Association of letter Carriers, in explaining why they’re determined to fight for a better contract in upcoming negotiations, and trying to be loud about it. The union held rallies around the country today, including one outside the Westwood Village Post Office, where a cold steady rain fell throughout, stopping almost the exact moment the rally ended.

More than 70 people defied the rain at the peak of the hour-long rally, even musicians identified as “the last Letter Carrier Band on the West Coast,” with their contributions including “Solidarity Forever“:

More fiery was a pep talk by April Sims, president of the Washington State Labor Council. They also heard words of support from a speaker introduced as a community-relations director from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson‘s office, Matt McIntosh.

But the strongest words came from officials of the carriers’ own union, NALC Branch 79. One who described himself as a 20-year veteran said, “This job’s not for everyone … “it’s no walk in the park” – 10 miles a day, hundreds of stairs, 70-pound parcels, and double the rate of assault risk that carriers used to face. (The rally began with a moment of silence for a letter carrier shot dead while on his delivery route in Georgia.) “The systems that support us are being broken … Letter carriers used to be seen as a pillar of society.” Now, “we put our lives on the line, we put our bodies on the line.” There’s high turnover in the early going, they said, because most carriers are hired on as “non-career” despite doing the same work; the union wants that to change. They also want to see higher pay for all, including new hires, and including more-robust cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) – there was frequent derisive reference to “diet COLAs.” They also suggested USPS could save money by cutting some management jobs, contending that having “four supervisors for a 40-person station” is too much.

The rallying chant was, “First-class service, first-class pay.” Branch 79 financial secretary C Moline said the union waited until a year into the last round of talks before making noise, but this time would be different. They exhorted members to talk to their co-workers, wear a union T-shirt and button, and don’t let up the pressure: “This is day one.” With that, a group shot concluded the rally:

The union says contract negotiations are scheduled to start this Wednesday (February 25).

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen bags to watch for

February 22, 2026 9:39 pm

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Sent by Eileen:

My car was broken into last night and they took a small black North Face backpack (my emergency go bag) that has an extra pair of prescription glasses. They also stole my nice blue Trader Joe’s shopping bag and an Uwajimaya shopping bag with artwork by the artist “Enfu.”

I think these things (except for the small amount of emergency cash) are only valuable to me so I’m wondering if they might be dumped somewhere? We live over by 51st Ave SW and SW Hudson. Thanks if you find anything!

WEEK AHEAD: Girl Scout cookie booths start Thursday

February 22, 2026 8:29 pm

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Thursday (February 26) is the first day you’ll see local Girl Scouts selling cookies inside/outside local stores, among other places. As always, the times and locations are listed on the Girl Scouts of Western Washington website – a quick check by zip code shows the earliest local booth on the schedule that day is Husky Deli (4721 California SW), starting at 3 pm Thursday; most other locations don’t start up that day until 4 pm. Look for your nearest location(s) by scrolling down this page to the search-by-zip-code box. Wondering which cookies are available this year? Look here – though you might not find all those cookies at all booths.

UPDATE: Police searching for driver after Beach Drive crash

February 22, 2026 6:27 pm

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6:27 PM: Thanks for the tip and photo! Police are looking for the driver of that pickup truck after he hit at least one parked car on Beach Drive and ditched the truck near Shore Place [map]. He was described over police radio as Hispanic, 30, 5’8″, wearing a “multicolored” sweatshirt. He may have headed into the Me-Kwa-Mooks greenbelt. No injuries reported. If you have any information, call 911.

6:57 PM: No report so far of the driver being found, but officers told dispatch the crash scene is now open again to traffic.

Next step in Highland Park Way hill lane-conversion project: March 4 online meeting

February 22, 2026 5:42 pm

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(WSB file photo)

Thanks to HPAC co-chair Kay Kirkpatrick for the tip. SDOT has scheduled an online public meeting March 4 for the most controversial West Seattle project on their drawing board, the plan to convert the outside downhill lane on the Highland Park Way hill to a multi-use path. The possibility of rechannelizing the hill – which was a busy detour route during the West Seattle Bridge closure – first came up in the 2010s, then went on hold in 2020, then turned up again in a city application for federal funding in 2022, and then moved onto the path toward finalization a year ago despite loud opposition. SDOT recently told WSB that construction is at least a year away; the department says it’ll have design updates at the March 4 meeting, which is scheduled to start at 5 pm, and will be at this Zoom link.

CONGRATULATIONS! Two Chief Sealth International High School wrestlers win state championships

February 22, 2026 3:49 pm

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Two Chief Sealth International High School wrestlers are coming home from this weekend’s state tournament at the Tacoma Dome with championships! Eli Policarpio won the boys’ 2A 215 class by 9-8 decision over Theo Stevens of North Kitsap; Lanu Arnituanai won the girls’ 2A 145 class by fall (at 3:39) over Emily Gomez, also from North Kitsap. Both of those champion Sealth wrestlers took 5th at state last year. Two other CSIHS wrestlers made it to the state semifinals – Lucy Self in girls’ 2A 140, Yusuf Donzo in boys’ 2A 285. Congratulations to the wrestlers and coach Maurice Dolberry!

READER REPORT: Little Prague returns to Morgan Junction

February 22, 2026 2:16 pm

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Thanks to Alan for the photos and the report that Little Prague Bakery has reappeared at 6045 California SW:

I just wanted to give you a heads up that the Little Prague European bakery is back open for business. I spoke with one of the employees there … and they reopened today. They had some pastries out, and I don’t want to overwhelm her, but I definitely want some foot traffic for her.

She said they’re not back up to full speed yet, but they hope to be in the next few days … it’s exciting to have them back in the neighborhood.

Little Prague was in the space for years; then The Home Skillit moved in for a very short time late last year.

UPDATE: Tree cleared from West Marginal Way SW

February 22, 2026 12:49 pm

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12:49 PM: A tree is down across the southbound lanes – and part of the northbound side – on West Marginal Way SW, near 2nd Avenue SW. An SDOT crew has arrived to get it cleared (above is a screengrab from the nearest traffic cam) but things may be a bit backed up in the area for a while.

1:47 PM: Camera shows SDOT still on scene and the tree partly cleared.

3:39 PM: The cameras aren’t working now but an SDOT update says it’s clear.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gas theft

February 22, 2026 10:06 am

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Reader report via text: “Gas thieves hit 9200 block of 14th SW again this morning, second time in just over a month.” (We’ve also had reports a few weeks ago from 30th/32nd and Cloverdale.)

WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: 20 possibilities!

February 22, 2026 6:03 am

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(Rainbow and ferry photographed this past week by Steven Rice)

Last Sunday in February already! Here’s the lineup, mostly from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: The Westies Run Club is back to the regular run today, this time from Dough Joy Donuts – meet at 9 am. (4310 SW Oregon)

FREE WEST AFRICAN DANCE CLASS: Sunday dancing! 9:30 am at South Park Hall (1253 S. Cloverdale).

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at the new location of The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.

SUNDAY MORNING MEDITATION: For a contemplative session, see if there’s space in the small-group meditation session at 9:30 am at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open as usual on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in late-winter produce-and-products season – roots, greens, peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, beans, garlic, apples, more – plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, nuts, condiments, pasta, more.

MIMOSAS & MENOPAUSE: 10 am at Admiral Theater (2343 California SW), “a special community viewing event and conversation.” RSVP for free admission.

FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)

POSTAL WORKERS’ RALLY: As previewed here Saturday, 11 am rally outside the Westwood Village Post Office (2721 SW Trenton) as the National Association of Letter Carriers prepares for contract talks.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to find it at, and borrow it from, the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

FREE DROP-IN TAX HELP: 11 am-4 pm at Southwest Library. (9010 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE RESIST: Regular weekly West Seattle Resist Sunday sign-holding event, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. South of Farmers’ Market. (California SW and SW Alaska)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re invited to hang out at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

KORNER BLUES MATINEE: Afternoon bluesmusic at Tim’s Tavern, 2 pm, all ages, tickets here. (16th SW & SW 98th, White Center)

‘TOPDOG/UNDERDOG’: Online tickets are sold out for the “comic fable” at ArtsWest, but check with the box office for any 3 pm tickets. (4711 California SW)

‘DETENTION LOTTERY’ AT FAUNTLEROY UCC: 4 pm, this “immersive theater” event will happen at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), followed by a talkback. Read the backstory and you’ll think it’s “ripped from the headlines,” but it actually dates back to 2018 (with a “refresh” last year). Free, donations accepted.

TRIVIA AT MR. B’S: 5-8 pm trivia with host Morgue Anne at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL: 5:30 pm at Bethany West Seattle (8600 9th SW), all welcome for food and fellowship.

ASTRA LUMINA: Its run is close to the end, but it’s on tonight – first entry at 6:15 pm in the Seattle Chinese Garden (north end of South Seattle College campus, 6000 16th SW); tickets here.

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Play starting at 7:30 pm, win prizes! (4302 SW Alaska)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, music to close out your weekend, with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that we could add to the WSB community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

VIDEO, PHOTOS: Welcoming the new year at West Seattle’s Vietnamese Cultural Center

February 21, 2026 10:19 pm

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Story, photos, and video by Macey Wurm
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

This afternoon, community members gathered at West Seattle’s Vietnamese Cultural Center to celebrate Tết Nguyên Đán, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. The event was hosted by the Trần Hưng Đạo foundation, the nonprofit group that operates the center.

To start off the event, the crowd was called to attention by emcee Thúy Nguyễn, with an explanation that 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, thought to represent energy, vitality, grace, and free spirit, and hopes tthat the horse would “bring you into the joyous year ahead. … May this year find you abound in good health and your family be blessed with luck, love, and prosperity!”

Then came a flag ceremony carried out by Vietnamese military veterans, raising the flag of South Vietnam and singing its anthem, after a salute to the U.S. flag. There was also a moment of silence to honor the fallen U.S. and Vietnamese service members from the Vietnam War.

After the conclusion of the ceremony, onlookers were invited to watch a lion dance performed by Vovinam Burien.

Appearances were made by two city councilmembers, Seattle’s Rob Saka and Tukwila’s Jane Ho, who provided short speeches and expressions of gratitude for being invited to the celebration.

(Center director Lee Bui with Councilmember Rob Saka)

Councilmember Saka – representing District 1 including West Seattle, South Park, SODO, Pioneer Square and Georgetown – took to the microphone first. He extended congratulations to fellow Councilmember Ho in light of her recent election, and added that as one of the few local elected officials of Vietnamese ancestry, her representation matters. He continued thanking volunteers from the foundation, including for their support of unhoused neighbors in the community.

Ho, a graduate of West Seattle High School and a newly elected member of the Tukwila City Council, followed. She affirmed Saka’s notion of representation by adding that it was an honor to be representing the Vietnamese community. She thanked the Bui family – center director Lee Bui and his daughter Lynda Bui – for enabling her to celebrate the Lunar New Year this afternoon.

At the conclusion of the speeches, attendees were invited to eat and socialize. An array of food was served outside, with some portions placed on the indoor altar to be shared with the ancestors.

Other aspects of the traditional altar were incense, flowers, fruit, as well as the five-color flag representing the five fundamental elements of the universe. Music ensued and some participants opted to sing karaoke while others ate. Celebrations were somewhat rushed this year, however, because of continuous rain.

Eventually, the center will have an indoor space in a building under construction on the property along SW Orchard west of Delridge Way. Lynda Bui said the building would serve as a retail front, with living spaces as well as a hall to support the cultural center. However, construction is currently on hold.

The Trần Hưng Đạo foundation’s next community event at the Vietnamese Cultural Center will honor the Trung Sisters on March 14. The sisters were integral in “raising an army to fight colonial oppression, earning them a place in history,” according to the Vietnamese Cultural Center website.

UPDATE: Eastbound West Seattle Bridge entrance reopens at 35th

February 21, 2026 9:28 pm

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9:28 PM: Thanks to the texter who tipped us that the 35th entrance to the eastbound West Seattle Bridge is closed. Live traffic camera doesn’t show the blocking but the lack of traffic seems to substantiate; we haven’t found any official alerts to verify, and there are no crashes logged, but the texter – traveling westbound – says it appeared to be another case of barriers pushed out of place.

9:34 PM: We don’t know how long the closure lasted but it’s over now, with eastbound traffic streaming back onto the bridge, and an SDOT Response Team truck being reloaded with the signage that was in place just out of the camera’s view.

BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Restaurant that won’t be reopening

February 21, 2026 8:32 pm

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Though the sign that’s been on the door for more than three months says Miso at 16th SW and SW Holden is “temporarily” closed, right under the NOW OPEN banner, the closure appears to be permanent. We noticed in a routine check of commercial listings that the small restaurant space next to the Seamart convenience store is up for lease and is described as “vacant.” Miso originally opened as a Korean restaurant in September 2023 but eventually broadened the menu to include teriyaki/wok offerings, and had a two-week closure in 2024. The space was previously home to Wanna Burger and Teriyaki, and the original home of legendary Zippy’s Giant Burgers before that.

Mail carriers to rally outside Westwood Village Post Office on Sunday

February 21, 2026 6:20 pm

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(WSB photo, March 2025 rally outside WWV Post Office)

Just got word of a rally outside Westwood Village Post Office on Sunday morning. The National Association of Letter Carriers is starting contract talks and planning rallies outside dozens of post offices Sunday. Our tipster explains, “Our union is beginning negotiations for our next contract with USPS. Our branch for the Seattle area is having our rally at the Westwood post office and would love to see folks out supporting our local mail carriers!” (Here’s what the union says it’s “fighting for.”) The rally will be one of seven in our state and is set for 11 am. It’s been eleven months since a rally outside the same post office, attended by more than 100 people, in opposition to feared privatization of the Postal Service.

BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: I Luv Teriyaki sets reopening date

February 21, 2026 3:46 pm

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Lots of reopenings in our news stream lately. Thanks to the reader who texted us that photo today, with a banner showing March 1 as the reopening date for I Luv Teriyaki just across the 1st Avenue S. Bridge from West Seattle. Lots of interest in this restaurant, closed since an afterhours fire – ruled accidental – gutted it three years ago. We went by just a few days ago and the only new banner was one for job openings, so this is new since then. Restaurant co-owner Eva Lo told WSB in late January that they planned to open in about a month; March 1 fits that timeframe (and that’s two days before the third anniversary of the fire).