WSB

This author has not supplied a bio yet.

Posts by WSB 73931 results

SUMMER: Knit, play, bike – and listen! Updates on this year’s Admiral Music in the Parks

| Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

(WSB photo, 2025 concert crowd at Hamilton Viewpoint Park)

On this first weekday of summer, we’re checking in on some of the big West Seattle events ahead. That includes updates on the Admiral Neighborhood Association‘s concert series, Admiral Music in the Parks. We brought you the lineup announcement last month. But you’ll find more than music, as ANA’s Meagan Loftin explains in this update:

Less than a month until AMP: Admiral Music in the Parks returns for our first concert of the season!

In addition to a rockin’ music lineup, we’re happy to announce some returning and new offerings to amp up our concert series. Seattle Yarn is back this year hosting their weekly knitting circle at each concert and PCC Community Markets is also returning this year with snacks and information about the co-op. New this year, we’ll also have a board game library and a music-craft activity for kids next to the Admiral Neighborhood Association booth.

And if you’re planning to bike or stroll to the concerts, Alki Bike & Board is sponsoring a new valet-style attended bike and stroller corral at each park to make sustainable transportation an easier option for everyone. We’re excited for another great summer of concerts in the parks and we hope to see you there!

July 16th @ Belvedere Park: Steve Aliment and Annie O’Neill

July 23rd @ California Place Park: Michael Pearsall and Friends

July 30th @ Hamilton Viewpoint Park: Driftwood Drive

AMP wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and our “Producer” sponsors Far Away Entertainment, the Historic Admiral Theater, WEND Jewelry, and West Seattle Grounds.

If you’re interested in learning more about AMP and our commitment to supporting local musicians or you’d like to learn how you can invest in our mission to provide free and accessible public arts programming to everyone in our neighborhood visit our website, www.connecttoadmiral.org/amp.

You can also purchase tickets on our website to our July 2nd fundraiser; a special screening of the award-winning documentary Earl Robinson: Ballad of an American followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker B.J. Bullert.

Share This

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Summer starts at Solstice Park with Alice Enevoldsen’s 69th change-of-seasons explanation

June 22, 2026 11:30 am

| 1 COMMENT

| Skies Over West Seattle | West Seattle news

(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)

The first sunset of summer was absolutely perfect, particularly for the ~100 people who watched it with West Seattle astronomy educator and NASA volunteer Solar System Ambassador Alice Enevoldsen at Solstice Park.

Both Alice and the sunset got applause:

Once the sun was fully out of view behind the Olympic Mountains, it was time for her to present a version of the interactive lesson she’s given 68 times before, during her solstice and equinox watches.

First, a volunteer was chosen to represent the sun:

Everybody else had a role to play too, as Alice explained the seasons and how Earth tilts toward and away from the sun:

Here’s our video of her entire presentation:

It’s always followed by Q&A time, so if you’ve ever had a sky-watching question, bring it to one of Alice’s sunset watches!

All ages are welcome, and so are well-behaved pets:

If you come to a sunset watch, you’ll also get to see – if the sun cooperates, as it did last night – how the Solstice Park plateau’s paths and marker stones line up with the setting sun on solstice and equinox days. You might even get a sunset selfie.

Set your calendar for Tuesday, September 22, when autumn will arrive, and watch Alice’s website for updates.

Share This

Duwamish documentary, story time, swimming, games, more for your West Seattle Monday

June 22, 2026 9:58 am

| 0 COMMENTS

| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s what’s 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 SEASON: Daily splashing continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

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

NO CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: Weekly 2 pm meeting is canceled today.

‘UNRECOGNIZED’ PREMIERE: 6:30 pm at Town Hall downtown, see West Seattle-based filmmaker B.J. Bullert‘s half-hour documentary about the Duwamish Tribe‘s battle for federal recognition, with a discussion following. Here’s the ticket link. (1119 8th Avenue)

‘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 tonight! 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) and 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

CHESS NIGHT AT MISSION CANTINA: 7 pm, all levels welcome; details in our calendar listing. (2325 California 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 can 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 – 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!

Share This

YOU CAN HELP: Admiral Church’s summer food drive goes virtual

June 22, 2026 9:00 am

| 0 COMMENTS

| How to help | West Seattle news

Admiral Church has launched its summer food drive to raise money for the White Center Food Bank (whose service area includes south West Seattle). This year, instead of asking for contributions of non-perishable food, Admiral Church has taken the drive virtual – just click here to donate. Cash donations help food banks buy fresh food at wholesale prices, so the dollars go further than they would if you bought food to donate. Admiral Church will keep the donation program going through the end of August.

Share This

TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: First Monday of summer, with Heat Advisory alert

June 22, 2026 6:02 am

| 2 COMMENTS

| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

8:42 AM: Report of a stuck truck at 16th SW and SW Elmgrove.

9:22 AM: Texter who just went through that area reports it’s gone.

Earlier:

6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, June 22, 2026. No Seattle World Cup match today – next one’s at noon Wednesday.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

Summer is here and so is a Heat Advisory alert from the National Weather Service, in effect 11 am today to 11 pm Wednesday. Today’s forecast, however, is for sunshine and a high around 80. Sunrise was again at 5:11 am (earliest of the year); sunset will again be at 9:11 pm (latest of the year).

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule.

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 back to the regular three-boat schedule. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature was back as of Wednesday morning, 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 (25 mph speed limit):

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!

Share This

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Store robbery

June 22, 2026 12:27 am

| 0 COMMENTS

| Crime | West Seattle news

12:27 AM: Police are arriving at Global Smoke and Vape at 35th/Roxbury after a reported robbery within the past half-hour. So far the robbers are described only as three white males, two in black ski masks and black hoodies, one carrying a trash bag of merchandise taken in the robbery.

12:45 AM: Officers told dispatch that the store staff believes the same people robbed them in May.

1:07 AM: Police have also just told dispatch that this wasn’t an armed robbery, that it “was more of a smash-and-grab, they rushed in and grabbed stuff.”

Share This

BIZNOTE: La Casa del Sabor bringing Mexican food back to Fauntleroy

June 21, 2026 11:17 pm

| 2 COMMENTS

| Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

Thanks for the tips! Ever since the La Casa del Sabor trailer turned up parked at the same spot vacated by El Camion two years ago, we’ve been trying to reach them to find out their plan. Went by again tonight after sunset and discovered a new sign on the truck:

So there you have it. If the opening date is indeed 6/27, that’s next Saturday. We’ll update when we hear back.

Share This

WEEK AHEAD: West Seattle pickleball/tennis meeting Tuesday; new info online now

June 21, 2026 8:18 pm

| 0 COMMENTS

| West Seattle news | WS & Sports

As first reported here two and a half weeks ago, Seattle Parks decided to have another round of community meetings before finalizing its “outdoor racquet-sports strategy,” and that meeting – the first one in West Seattle – is coming up at 6:30 pm Tuesday (June 23) at Dakota Place Park (California/Dakota). In advance of that, Seattle Parks has updated some of the information on its website, including the Frequently Asked Questions document, which notes updates and corrections to previous FAQ, and new Q/A. The heart of the original proposal made public almost in April sought to end dual striping for pickleball and tennis at the city’s outdoor courts, and pickleball advocates have been vigorously opposing that. Other new info on the city’s “engagement” site for the proposal includes a list of the years when resurfacing is planned for city courts.

Share This

One way to tackle Puget Sound pollution: See what RainWise is all about

June 21, 2026 6:26 pm

| 1 COMMENT

| Environment | West Seattle news

Story and photos by Torin Record-Sand
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

On this first day of summer, sunny and dry, you might have trouble remembering the record rainfall of just a few weeks ago. Whether we see serious summer rain or not, this is a good time to think about planning for the the inevitably colder and wetter months ahead. One recent evening, a representative from the city/county partnership RainWise came to West Seattle for a walking tour providing exactly that reminder. Participants met at Westwood’s A.T. Milo Park (just west of Southwest Pool) for a roughly 90-minute walk across the neighborhood to look at the gardens of local RainWise participants, and talk about the benefits of the program.

The program, which Seattle Public Utilities started offering in 2010, aims to limit the amount of rainwater that enters the sewer system by subsidizing eligible residents’ installation of rain cisterns or construction of rain gardens to trap the water. This prevents the sewer system from being overloaded during a storm, and dumping out polluted water and sewage from one of its many outfalls – which often directly drain into Puget Sound or the Duwamish River.

Public outreach representative Savannah-Jane Duncan from the King County Wastewater Treatment Division – which is accountable for the sewer system – provided one of the most notorious examples of the direct impact runoff can have. “Rainwater becomes stormwater once it touches a surface and it’s picked up stuff off the ground.” she said. “[A chemical called] 6PPDQ from tire dust is one of these things the water picks up, and it’s been shown to be affecting salmon – there’s been a lot of research on how to decrease this. There are a lot of effects down the food chain [from things impacting the salmon]. Decreasing stormwater pollution has had a positive increase on the orca population.”

For those worried about the cost, convenience, or even the fear of being the first one on their block to commit to the program, the walk showed there was nothing to be afraid of. Much of the walk featured short clusters of houses next to each other that started participating in the program simultaneously (in the 2010s, it was also part of a government-led project to reduce combined-sewer overflows). “Property owners with [RainWise] installations tend to form microcommunities around them.” said tour lead Sarah Thomson of Sustainable Ballard (a major RainWise collaborator). “A lot of leaders come together to share the same contractor to get the projects done around the same time.”

Almost all the properties highlighted during the walk received 99-100% rebates for the work done, she noted. Of those that didn’t, most of it was due to the residents asking for additional landscaping work in addition to the installation.

If you’re interested in the RainWise program, the organizers want to emphasize that they offer free eligibility checks and further consultation via their website here. Much of the process, they said, is geared to be as accessible as possible. The program offers matchmaking with multilingual contractors for qualified participants, and additional grants for those who have income-based need if the project costs more than the rebate. And even if you’re not eligible now, that could change – the organizers said they are looking to expand availability for RainWise coverage further in the future.

P.S. An informal Q&A session about RainWise, including a chance to meet contractors, is coming up at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), 6:30 pm July 8.

Share This

SEEN OFF WEST SEATTLE: Almost-annual algae bloom, resembling but NOT a spill

June 21, 2026 3:32 pm

| 0 COMMENTS

| Seen at sea | West Seattle news

Thanks to Chris Frankovich for the photo from The Arroyos, where what is almost certainly the almost-annual algae bloom has shown up. We’ve reported on similar sights most years since the early 2010s; it’s usually a type of algae known as Noctiluca. Experts say it’s not usually toxic – this isn’t what is meant by “red tide” – but can be irritating; it’s a sign of environmental imbalance, including too many “nutrients” in the water. Here’s more info from state scientists. Here’s a sampling of our past reports – from 2011, 2023, and 2024.

Share This

WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Bubbles and beer, plus music, at Super Deli Mart’s Fauntleroy Fall Festival summer party

June 21, 2026 1:53 pm

| 0 COMMENTS

| Fauntleroy | Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news

Whether you’re celebrating Father’s Day, the first day of summer, or perfect weekend weather, you’re welcome to join the party outside Super Deli Mart (35th/Barton, northwest corner), now until 4 pm. Kids’ activities including bubbles (buckets full and lots of room, as shown above), and draft beer for sale inside the store with part of the proceeds helping keep the Fauntleroy Fall Festival free! The Grunge Trio is playing outdoors, living up to their name with a jazzy version of “Black Hole Sun” while we were there.

This year’s festival – set your calendar! – is Sunday, October 18. If you can’t get to today’s benefit, you can donate to the festival online here!

Share This

West Seattle Wild’s invitation to you

June 21, 2026 11:30 am

| 3 COMMENTS

| West Seattle news | Wildlife

West Seattle has so many public green spaces and shores to explore. That’s why Rob Kellar
launched a new group called West Seattle Wild; the photo above is from one of their first adventures. Here’s his announcement:

I started West Seattle Wild after realizing how much wildlife and natural beauty we have right here in West Seattle. What began as me wandering around local parks, creeks, beaches, and tide pools with a camera has turned into a growing community of people who enjoy going outside and exploring.

We’ve held three successful meetups at Constellation Park, Longfellow Creek, and Schmitz Preserve Park. Over the course of three weeks! It’s great! Folks have come together to look for birds, marine life, insects, native plants, and whatever else we happen to find along the way.

The focus hasn’t really been photography. It’s about getting outdoors, meeting neighbors, and paying attention to the wildlife most people walk past every day. I call it “Looking Closer.” Some participants bring cameras, while others just bring a phone and curiosity.

One of the most rewarding parts has been seeing people return for multiple events. By the end of our most recent outing, several folks were already talking about where we should explore next, and my favorite, “see you at the next one!”

I thought it might be something your readers would enjoy hearing about.

If you haven’t heard about West Seattle Wild yet, Rob has set up a website, and you can contact him through it.

Share This

Memorial gathering June 28 for Dean Charles Duncan, 1959-2026

June 21, 2026 10:20 am

| 3 COMMENTS

| Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends will gather one week from today, on Sunday, June 28, to celebrate the life of Dean Charles “Charlie” Duncan, and are sharing this invitation:

Loving husband, father, son, brother & friend.

Come share stories as we celebrate the life of Dean Charles Duncan.

June 28th. 2026
West Seattle Eagles
4426 California Ave SW
12:30 – 4:00 pm

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to westseattleblog@gmail.com)

Share This

WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: Summer begins with 26 options!

June 21, 2026 6:12 am

| 0 COMMENTS

| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(WSB photo – seen sunbathing at Longfellow Creek)

Welcome to summer, which officially began early this morning; hot weather is ahead but the alert doesn’t kick in until 11 am Monday, so, for what should be a pleasant Sunday (and Father’s Day), here are highlights from what’s on our West Seattle Event Calendar:

SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: 9 am, Westies Run Club runs from Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) today.

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

SAAMATO DANCE/DRUM CONFERENCE: The four-day West African drumming/dancing conference at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW) concludes, starting at 9:30 am.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open every Sunday year-round on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in early-summer produce-and-products season – asparagus, lettuce, greens, microgreens, peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, beans, garlic, fruit (strawberries, cherries, apricots …), more – and many options for baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, poultry, fresh- and pre-prepared foods, nuts, condiments, pasta …

MASTER GARDENERS AT THE MARKET: If you have a gardening question, you can get an answer from a Master Gardener! Their weekly clinics at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market continue today, 10 am-2 pm. (Look for their booth toward the south end of the market.)

GRUNGE BRUNCH: For Father’s Day, the classic Seattle rock sound accompanies brunch at Easy Street Café (4559 California SW), 10 am-noon.

WEEKEND SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), sing to hits of the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and enjoy a buffet breakfast.

KNIFE SHARPENING: 10 am-5 pm pop-up with Kneighborhood Knives at Hotwire Coffee (4410 California SW).

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

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

THE BLACK REFLECTION PROJECT: 11 am-4:30 pm, day 3, all welcome, at the Washington State Black Legacy Institute (2656 42nd SW).

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need/want 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)

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)

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

SUPER DELI MART PARTY BENEFITING FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL: As previewed here, 1-4 pm, all ages welcome in the Super Deli Mart lot for bubbles, live music, and beverages with part of the proceeds benefiting the Fauntleroy Fall Festival. (35th SW and SW Barton)

SNAIL MAIL SUNDAY AT MR. B’S: 1-4 pm, write postcards at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).

SOCCER DOUBLEHEADER: Two matches at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), West Seattle Rhodies FC vs. Portland Cherry Bombs FC at 2 pm, Junction FC vs. Ballard FC at 5:15 pm.

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

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: 2:30 pm, Bernard Struber and Laure Struber ft. The Mighty Wurlitzer. (7904 35th SW)

‘WISH YOU WERE HERE’: Second matinée performance of ArtsWest‘s new play, 3 pm – online tickets here. (4711 California SW)

(added) LIVE MUSIC AT LOCOL KITCHEN & BAR: Tomo Nakayama performs starting at 5:30 pm. (7902 35th SW)

BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight, late-night tea service with host Jack Sanders, info and RSVP here. (4547 California SW)

CROWDSOURCE CHOIR: Unique musical event at Alki Bathhouse (2701 Alki SW), 7 pm.

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, and you can win prizes! (4302 SW Alaska)

LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, jazz with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

SOLSTICE SUNSET WATCH WITH ALICE: 8:30 pm, be at Solstice Park (top of the slope at 7400 Fauntleroy Way SW) to join astronomy educator Alice Enevoldsen‘s quarterly change-of-seasons sunset watch. Find out what the solstice really is, and why the park’s named for it!

Organizing, or helping with, an event that we could add to the WSB community calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Share This

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Attempted entry; dog-food theft

June 20, 2026 11:59 pm

| 5 COMMENTS

| Crime | West Seattle news

Two reader reports with porch-camera security video:

ATTEMPTED ENTRY: Mark sent this:

Wanted to make the Admiral neighborhood aware of these two individuals who came onto our property and attempted to enter our home. This happened on 6/18/2026 around 9:45 PM in the 2700 block of 37th Ave SW.

DOG-FOOD THEFT: This package thief may or may not have realized what he got from Robert‘s porch Thursday night:

A porch pirate stole a delivery of dog food from my front door near 39th Ave SW and Barton Street. I attached the video, which shows the thief and his vehicle. Other neighbors may want to know.

Share This

PREVIEW: Start summer by supporting Fauntleroy Fall Festival at Super Deli Mart’s afternoon party

June 20, 2026 10:21 pm

| 0 COMMENTS

| Fauntleroy | How to help | West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from 2025 Fauntleroy Fall Festival fundraiser @ Super Deli Mart)

Two updates tomorrow for a party that’ll be a fun way to celebrate the first day of summer and Father’s Day while supporting a fall tradition: The Super Deli Mart party benefiting the Fauntleroy Fall Festival is now 1-4 pm Sunday at 35th/Barton, where they’ll turn their lot into a beer garden, and it’ll include live music by The Grunge Trio. This is an all-ages celebration, including bubbles and other activities for the kids. This fundraiser will help keep the Fauntleroy Fall Festival (October 18 this year) free – the festival’s powered by donations and volunteers – with 20 percent of draft-beer sales during the event going to the festival. Stop by Super Deli Mart, northwest corner of 35th/Barton, any time 1-4 pm Sunday.

Share This

WEST SEATTLE COYOTES: Two more sightings (update: third added

June 20, 2026 8:12 pm

| 0 COMMENTS

| Coyotes | West Seattle news

8:12 PM: Two more reader reports of coyote sightings – no photos this time, though. First:

Saw a coyote shortly before 9:55 pm Friday 6/19 in Highland Park. It was running west down SW Elmgrove Street past 12th Ave SW with something large-rabbit-sized in its mouth. It was too dark and fast to see anything more in the headlights. Please take care with your pets, neighbors.

And a texter reported this around 7:30 am Friday:

Coyote sighting at Delridge Playfield. Heading outh down 26th Avenue.

Our standard reminder – we publish sighting reports for awareness, not alarm. You might think everyone knows they live in our area; we hear frequently from people who say they didn’t know, or thought they only lived in greenbelts, etc. Here’s the short version of state wildlife experts’ tips on coexistence.

9:31 PM: We’ve since received this sighting report from Tim in High Point:

My wife and I were walking our small dog around the pond in High Point just after 6PM. We saw a coyote run across the field from the East, down the hill and into the bushes around the viewing platform, then exit again further to the West where it then crossed High Point Drive SW to the North and entered SW MacArthur Lane. Caught a distant photo of it between the viewing platform and High Point Drive SW (look for it beyond the blue sign center).

Share This

FOLLOWUP: Part of South Alki shore/water is safe again, post-overflow – here’s the part that still is not

June 20, 2026 5:32 pm

| 5 COMMENTS

| Environment | Safety | West Seattle news

The red zone in that map just sent by the King County Wastewater Treatment Division shows the area where it’s still not safe to have contact with the water, three days after a 13,000-gallon sewage leak at the 63rd SW Pump Station. Here’s the update we just received:

Public Health – Seattle & King County (Public Health) analyzed the water sample results that the King County Environmental Lab collected from nine locations along the beach south of Alki Point.

Based on results from the past two days, Public Health has lifted the beach advisory for the areas near Constellation Park and Charles Richey Sr. Viewpoint.

The beach advisory remains in place for Cormorant Cove until 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. During the advisory, people and pets should avoid contact with the water in the area circled in red on the map above. The map also shows the nine sampling locations, marked with blue pins.

Our Community Services team will remove the beach closure signs that are posted outside the updated advisory area.

If you have any questions, please call our Community Services hotline at 206-296-7432.

KCWTD says the leak involved a flow-control gate and was noticed by workers on the ongoing project in the area.

Share This

Also in White Center today: Grand opening for new ice-cream shop La Garrafita

June 20, 2026 4:41 pm

| 2 COMMENTS

| West Seattle news | White Center

(Also published on partner site White Center Now)

(WSB/WCN photos)

While at the Taste of White Center, we discovered it’s Grand Opening Day for La Garrafita, the new ice-cream shop next to Wolfpack Cellars (WSB sponsor) in the renovated storefronts gutted by fire five years ago. We’ve mentioned before in North Highline Unincorporated Area Council coverage on WCN that county rep Phillip Le had told NHUAC an ice-cream shop from Boulevard Park would be opening there, and indeed it has.

If you want to be among the first to check out La Garrafita in White Center, in addition to having participated in this afternoon’s Taste of WC, they’re open until 9 tonight. They offer handmade ice cream, milk-based but with water-based options like sorbet, for those who can’t have or don’t want dairy. They’re having a BOGO special for grand-opening day.

Share This

PREVIEW: Celebrate summer’s official arrival Sunday with Alice’s solstice-sunset watch

June 20, 2026 3:05 pm

| 0 COMMENTS

| Skies Over West Seattle | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from cloudy summer-solstice sunset last year)

No sun at last year’s summer-solstice sunset watch with skywatcher/educator Alice Enevoldsen, but this year will likely be different. You’re invited to Solstice Park (top of the slope at 7400 Fauntleroy Way SW) Sunday evening to join her for the next of the quarterly change-of-season sunset watches she’s been hosting for more than 15 years. Official sunset time is 9:11 pm but Alice notes the sun vanishes behind the Olympics (and/or trees) about 15 minutes before that; she’ll be on site starting around 8:30 pm. It’s all ages, free, and a chance to learn exactly what the solstice moment signifies, astronomically – and to see the setting sun line up with the unique markers on the park plateau.

Share This

PHOTOS: Taste of White Center 2026!

June 20, 2026 12:26 pm

| 4 COMMENTS

| West Seattle news | White Center

(WSB/WCN photos by Torin Record-Sand)

Until 3 pm, a food festival/street party is under way in the heart of White Center – the fifth annual Taste of White Center. Booths on 16th SW are selling $5 tickets for special tastes/bites/sips at more than three dozen venues, as a benefit for the White Center Food Bank.

Note that rather than food booths on the street, you have to go into the venue to get your taste at most stops.

Participants stretch north into South Delridge, with seven north of Roxbury – Young’s, Meat the Live Butcher, Can Bar, Mi Casa Antigua Veracruzana, Nacho Mama, Mr B’s Mead Center, and Max’s Triangle Pub. The northernmost ticket booth is on 16th right by the street-closed signs.

Those in the heart of the WC party zone include two WSB sponsors, Big Mario’s Pizza and Wolfpack Cellars (above). What appeared to be the hottest ticket: The Tomo/Lil Woody burger collab.

2:15 PM: Adding more photos! Lumber Yard Bar also has a Queer Art Market until 5:30 pm:

Ever-popular Puffy Pandy is serving up “ice cream puffies”:

And it’s been music-filled too, including DJ sets:

And mariachi:

Southernmost stop today is Patrick’s Café and Bakery, offering scones and cookies. While ticket sales benefit WCFB, they also secured sponsorships to cover the costs of the participating venues.

Share This

FOLLOWUP: SDOT finally finishing 63rd/Beach Drive crossing

June 20, 2026 11:35 am

| 1 COMMENT

| Safety | West Seattle news

For five months, the poles for flashing beacons at the new 63rd/Beach Drive crossing have been in place (here’s our January update), awaiting the beacons. We’ve checked in periodically with SDOT, and they’ve replied repeatedly that they were waiting for the equipment to arrive. That’s finally happened; WSB contributor Anne Higuera noticed the crew at work while passing through the area a short time ago and stopped to ask about the project’s status and get a photo. They told her that the beacon should be operational today, but the activation buttons will be bagged because the striping has to be finished. We don’t have a timeline for that but will check with SDOT on Monday. It’s been a year and a half since this was announced as a “2025 project.”

Share This

WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 30+ notes!

June 20, 2026 6:07 am

| 0 COMMENTS

| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly, photographed by Tom Trulin)

Last day of spring! Summer arrives at 1:24 am Sunday. Here are our highlighted happenings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LOCAL GARAGE/YARD SALES: Check for sales happening today, listed in the WSB Community Forums!

RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) by 8 am for today’s free group run.

FREE MEDITATION: For a calming start to your Saturday, check out Heavily Meditated, 9 am free meditation at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

INTRODUCTORY WALK and WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 9:30 am, walk a mile before the 10 am well-being walk (or just show up for that one). Both start from 47th SW and Fontanelle.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: New season, new location! 10 am-2 pm, shop for fruit and vegetables, prepared food and beverages, artisan body care, more … (9th SW and SW Henderson)

SAAMATO DANCE/DRUM CONFERENCE: Third day of gathering at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy with classes and collaboration in West Africa dancing and drumming. Today’s schedule starts at 10 am.

ADMIRAL DISTRICT HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Register here, then meet at Belvedere Park (37th SW and SW Admiral Way) at 10 am for the tour.

DACHSHUND WALK: New listing! 10 am Saturdays, bring your dachshund to Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki) for a group walk.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: Monthlong closure continues, to prepare for new exhibit.

SSC GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, open today with wide variety of student-grown plants! North end of campus at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor)

MASTER GARDENERS AT DELRIDGE HOME DEPOT: Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm – take them your toughest garden questions and get free expert answers! (Delridge/Orchard)

SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am both weekend days at Admiral Pub, sing to classics – table reservation includes a brunch buffet! (2306 California SW)

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am today – free, weekly, in-person, critique-free group – details including location are in our calendar listing.

THE BLACK REFLECTION SERIES: Second day of a four-day “community experience” at the Washington State Black Legacy Institute (2656 42nd SW).

WEST SEATTLE TOUR DE PINTS BIKE RIDE: 11 am, meet at Georgetown Brewing (5200 Denver Ave. S.) and head west to four beer stops in West Seattle. Free! Sign up here first.

SPRAYPARK SEASON: The season continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)

TASTE OF WHITE CENTER: Noon-3 pm, each $5 ticket you buy from the booth at 16th SW/SW 98th gets you a bite or sip from one of many participating food/beverage providers, all as a benefit for the White Center Food Bank. Street-party fun too! More info in our calendar listing.

COLMAN POOL CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: Second day for swim-meet closure; daily regular operation resumes on Sunday.

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open, with wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: Open 1-6 pm on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus:

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar offers student-produced wines, tasting flights, and casual food pairings while supporting hands-on winemaking and hospitality education. Each tasting and purchase directly contributes to student production, education, and training opportunities.

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, Roo Forrest and Friends at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) No cover; all ages.

BASEBALL: Pride Night home game for the DubSea Fish Sticks at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center, 6:05 pm, vs. the Redmond Dudes. Check for tickets here!

WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE BENEFIT CONCERT: 7 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), local music plus curated art auctions, as previewed here. Tickets are available online till noon today; after that, buy yours at the door.

LISTENING PARTY: 7 pm, be at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) for a listening party with Muse‘s new music.

‘WISH YOU WERE HERE’: 7:30 pm curtain – second weekend for the new play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), check here for tickets.

MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm (doors at 7), Trinket, Iris Finching, Coleman Rogers. $10 at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm, DJ Kadeem. (4547 California SW)

SATURDAY NIGHT SKATING: 9 pm to midnight, skate at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk & hip-hop, $18 (plus $5 skate rental).

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Close out your Saturday night with Rone at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

Planning a West Seattle event that’s open to the community? Tell us about it; calendar listings are free of charge, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Share This