West Seattle, Washington
11 Thursday
As featured on our “last day of school” list, today is the end of the year for The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary, the only cooperative elementary school in this area. It’s also the end of operations for the school, which is closing due to low enrollment, according to board secretary Zoe Wilkins. It was one of the area’s newer schools, open for five-plus years at 10300 28th SW. And that’s where they’re having an everything-must-go sale – plus community playdate – this Saturday (June 13), 10 am-4 pm, selling all the school’s inventory – art supplies, musical instruments, toys, furniture, more.
Thanks to Theresa Arbow-O’Connor. for the photo from today’s sunrise – as we’ve been noting in the morning traffic roundups, it’s at 5:11 am, earliest of the year, until June 23. Meantime, here are our highlights for today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks to everyone who sends events for us to share!):
FREE PLAYSPACE: Church of the Nazarene‘s free drop-in space is open until noon. (42nd SW and SW Juneau)
THURSDAY KAYAK CLUB: 10 am with Alki Kayak Tours at Seacrest (1660 Harbor SW) – details here if you want to set a reminder to join up next week!
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Whether you’re planting or planning – the center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm – north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Daily-splashing season at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: From newbie to pro, all levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today. (Even if you just want to know so you can go listen!) Often C & P Coffee, we’re told (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)
DROP-IN CHESS: For young players, drop in to play starting at 4 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two Thursday night events at HPCS this week – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Asian Crazy.
WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.
WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: 5-8 pm at venues from Alki to Gatewood, artist receptions, art shows, food/drink specials – and this month a new way to see what’s happening where, this interactive map – click any venue to find information on its plan for tonight!
BENEFIT BAKE SALE: West Seattle Indivisible is raising money with a bake sale 5-7 pm at California/Alaska.
HELP HARVEST FOOD: Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon) needs volunteers to help harvest fresh food that will be donated to food banks (and you can take some home too). Just be there 5-7 pm!
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 5-8 pm for your tool-borrowing needs. (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)
VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor), for wine by the glass or bottle! West Seattle Art Walk venue too.
PRIDE IN THE JUNCTION: 6 pm on, with a slate of highlights including another “dance party” in Walk All Ways (California/Alaska) at 6:30 pm and a drag show at Jet City Labs (4547 California SW) at 7:30 pm, both all ages.
POKEMON LEAGUE: 6 pm Thursdays at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs) – bring your own console.
WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm, starting from Good Society (California SW and SW Lander), you’re welcome to join the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run OR track workout, tonight with a Skechers shoe demo.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Or – you can walk! Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fontanelle for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.
DUSTY THURSDAYS AT TIM’S: 6-9 pm, The Dusty 45s preceded by Tripp Rezac, outdoors, all ages, no cover, donations accepted for the musicians. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)
WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: 6 pm online, author Bryan Johnston talks about a legendary NW true-crime story. Register to get the link.
LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm in-store show by Clouds of the West, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)
TRIVIA AT ADMIRAL PUB: 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).
‘WISH YOU WERE HERE’: Official opening night for ArtsWest’s new play, 7:30 pm curtain. (4711 California SW)
TRIVIA AT THE VOID: 7:30 pm, with prizes, at The Void (5048 California SW).
AT REVELRY ROOM: Tonight’s musical event at Revelry Room (4547 California SW) features DJ Supreme La Rock starting at 8 pm, after the West Seattle Pride Drag Show. 21+.
Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
9:04 AM: Today is a major date on the West Seattle calendar – the anniversary of the day that paved the way for the current West Seattle Bridge, June 11, 1978, when a freighter piloted by Rolf Neslund hit what was then the main West Seattle Bridge and rendered it inoperable, settling a long tussle over replacing it. For a variety of reasons, Neslund has since become the subject of lore, and even of tributes chronicled here in recent years. The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is now the home of what remains of one of them – here’s the announcement:
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is pleased to announce a unique donation from West Seattle resident Rose Feliciano.
(SWSHS photo: Executive director Elizabeth Rudrud, donor Rose Feliciano, Mike Shaughnessy of WSHS board)
The Rolf Neslund Memorial Shrine bust was placed by the West Seattle bridge by an anonymous artist who identified themselves as Lars Fujikawa in September 2020. The original bust was placed with a plaque credited to the “Delridge Maritime Historical Society and the Center for General Annoyance.”
Shortly after the mysterious installation, the statue was vandalized and the concrete bust of Rolf was stolen. (Presumably) Fujikawa repaired and replaced the bust later that month.
In June 2023 the statue was again vandalized and toppled. A local neighbor, Rose Feliciano, with the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, saved the damaged parts, erected a temporary plinth, and reattached the bust and plaques (read more here). In May 2024 the statue was toppled again and once again, Feliciano saved the bust, this time bringing it home. Later that month, (presumably) Fujikawa returned and replaced the entire shrine with a new bust and pedestal.
This announcement arrives on “Saint Rolf’s Day,” commemorated on June 11th, the anniversary of the 1978 event when the freighter Chavez rammed the West Seattle Bridge.
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society recognizes the cultural impact and historic association of this artwork. The organization will plans to accept the artifact as a loan while efforts to contact the original artist continue.
You can learn about Rolf Neslund, how the fateful accident resulted in the current high-level bridge, and his grisly fate, in the Southwest Seattle Historical Society’s upcoming permanent exhibit, expected to open next month at the Log House Museum.
Happy “Saint Rolf’s Day!”
The museum is in the midst of a temporary closure for that new exhibit.
10:50 AM: We’ve heard from Lars – via email with the same reaction in this comment below.
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, June 11, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Mostly sunny, high in the upper 60s. Sunrise was at 5:11 am (earliest of the year, staying there until June 23); sunset will be at 9:07 pm.
ROAD WORK
In advance of the first Seattle World Cup match next Monday, the “pause” for work in the right-of-way along certain Seattle routes has begun – this map shows where. Projects continue on other streets, though, including utility projects toward both ends of Beach Drive – near Constellation and Lowman Beach parks.
SCHOOL’S OUT
As noted on our West Seattle-wide list, four local schools are now out, with the rest having their last day of classes today, tomorrow, and next week.
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TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedules.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule. Check the alert page for last-minute changes. Also note the summer sailing schedule stargx Sunday.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays and Saturdays.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updated-framegrab feature is still not working; we’ve reported it, no ETA yet for restoration. In the meantime, you can check live video for any SDOT camera via their map. State cameras are working and we do have one in the regular lineup:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
(We’ll return the regular camera lineup when the city cams are fully working again.)
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!
Three more readers have sent in sighting reports:
SEAVIEW #1: Lynne sent the photo above, noting, “It was being so casual that I thought it was a pet! About 5 pm walking south on 45th toward Brandon.”
SEAVIEW #2: Maybe the same one? This report is from KS:
out walking my two dogs this evening around 4:45/5 pm and we encountered a large coyote initially heading west on Findlay toward 46th Ave SW. I made a quick turn south onto 46th to avoid it, but it followed my dogs and I south down 46th for about 2 blocks. I was eventually able to cross the street and make a 180 about mid-block behind some cars & bushes and lost it. Saw at least one neighbor out filming it as I headed back up the block and plenty of other folks out walking dogs/kids etc., so passed the word along to those heading that way, but didn’t capture a photo myself as I was focused on keeping my pups safe.
The coyote was traveling on sidewalks and the road, no effort to hide. It was a bit disconcerting how unafraid this individual was of the general activity level with so many cars and people out and that it seemed interested in following me – my dogs are not small (65lb retriever and 45lb mutt) and thankfully remained mostly unaware, so did not engage with it in any way.
A few weeks back we saw a similar-size coyote a bit before dusk heading east on Raymond at 44th, possibly same individual?
COYOTES ON THE LAWN: The video above was recorded at Diane‘s house near 31st/Myrtle around 4 am Monday. She wrote, “I wonder if coyotes keep moving or if they go back to the same area. It looks like they smell my cats.” The state’s coyote infosheet notes that they will often use the same den year after year, and that the availability of food (from rodents to unattended pets) can be a factor in whether they frequent a certain area.
6:47 PM: If you have to head this way from points south any time soon, avoid northbound I-5. A crash and the resulting rescue response have blocked all NB lanes just south of the West Seattle Bridge, and WSDOT is reporting a three-mile backup.
7:37 PM: According to an email update from WSDOT, the lanes have reopened.
Some security videos show criminals working fast. Not the ones in the video Jennifer sent (they drive up :08 in):
ust wanted to share that my car was broken into around 2:41am this morning in Alki, about a block from the Korean BBQ restaurant. Not sure if it may be related to the recent post on 6/6 regarding a car prowler, but I wanted to help alert neighbors to be extra cautious. Thankfully, they were not able to steal the vehicle since I had previously installed the Hyundai ignition cylinder protector.
Thanks for the tips. An SFD medical response at the Fauntleroy ferry dock resulted in a police dispatch for a death investigation, and we’ve just obtained information from SFD spokesperson Kaila Lafferty, who tells WSB:
At 3:09 p.m., our rescue boat and a fireboat were dispatched to the 4800 block of SW Barton St., near the Fauntleroy Ferry Dock, to investigate a report of a person in the water. They arrived and pulled a patient from the water onto the rescue boat. Life-saving efforts were attempted, but the patient was unfortunately pronounced deceased. The patient was an approximately 66-year-old man. Law enforcement and the King County Medical Examiner’s Office are investigating.
A person waiting for the ferry tells us Cove Park north of the dock is still cordoned off.
Exactly one month from today – on July 10 – the peninsula’s biggest party of the year will get going, West Seattle Summer Fest, a three-day community celebration in the heart of The Junction. In the weeks ahead, we’ll have plenty of previews, but here’s one big change from years past: SW Oregon will be closed to motor vehicles between 42nd SW and 44th SW, just like SW Alaska (so California will be continuously closed to vehicles between SW Genesee and SW Edmunds). The West Seattle Junction Association – the business organization that presents Summer Fest and other Junction events (and that’s just part of what it does) – says that will make the festival even safer, rather than risking a clash between pedestrians and drivers when people are going to and from the north section of the festival zone, which is home to the main stage on Friday and Saturday and the Farmers’ Market on Sunday. Oregon will include more food and craft vendors, WSJA tells us, and they’re especially excited to have some food closer to the main tage. More previews ahead!
P.S. You can get in the Summer Fest mood early by getting tickets for the West Seattle Junction Rock Walk, now just nine days away – 5-9 pm June 19 – with beer, cider, spirits, AND wine providers participating – proceeds support Summer Fest main-stage music – tickets still available here!
Tomorrow is the second Thursday of June, and that means it’s West Seattle Art Walk night, last one of spring! This time, a new way to plan where to go and what to see – the Art Walk venues are on a new type of map that you can use to click each venue and open a sidebar with artist info. The map spots are also color-coded to show their level of Art Walk participation, such as the restaurants and bars where you’ll find food and drink specials. General Art Walk hours are 5 pm to 8 pm on second Thursdays, and you’ll find venues from Alki and Admiral to Gatewood and Morgan Junction – start here!
(Photo courtesy Our Lady of Guadalupe)
School’s out for summer at Our Lady of Guadalupe, but the campus at 3401 SW Myrtle won’t be activity-free. A summer of upgrades is ahead, according to an announcement the school sent us today:
Exciting improvements are coming to our campus! This summer, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School is launching a major exterior renovation to bring our beloved 63-year-old building beautifully into the present day.
In partnership with The Fulcrum Foundation and their generous donors, this summer’s project features practical, modern upgrades including a brand-new roof, energy-efficient windows, high-quality perimeter fencing, and more. Designed to look fantastic while adding a seamless layer of comfort and security, these updates ensure our school matches modern standards while maintaining the warm, welcoming charm our community loves.
What to Expect This Summer:
To make these beautiful updates possible, please note these temporary schedule adjustments:
● Pardon Our Progress: Expect standard daytime construction noise over the summer (June 13- September 4th) as
we work. Construction hours: M-F: 7 am 5 pm, with occasional weekend work after 9am.● Parish Open as Usual: All weekend Masses and parish events will continue exactly as scheduled.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to a refreshed, secure, and modernized campus this September!
Questions? Contact OLG at info@guadalupe-school.org or The Fulcrum Foundation at hall.amy@fulcrumfoundation.org
The campus is kitty-corner from Walt Hundley Playfield.
(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor – NCL Norwegian Joy dwarfing one of WSF’s biggest ferries)
Here’s our Wednesday list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – which you can preview any time – here’s what’s happening today/tonight:
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks start from 47th/Fontanelle – if you didn’t see this in the calendar in time to join, consider this your reminder for next week!
PASTRY POP-UP: Buy student-made treats at the 10:30 am-12:30 pm pastry pop-up in the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor; 6000 16th SW) Pastry and Baking Arts Building.
TODDLER READING TIME: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor).
SPRAYPARK’S OPEN: Daily-splashing season – rain or shine – at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
REDUCED/FREE TRANSIT ENROLLMENT: Get help, if you’re eligible, noon-2 pm at West Seattle Food Bank (35th SW and SW Morgan).
LEARN ABOUT WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: 1 pm at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), program presented by Age-Friendly Seattle and Seattle Public Library.
PLAY AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 2-4 pm, join players at Missing Piece (4707 California SW).
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
ROCK BAND GAMING AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5-10 pm, weekly gaming event in South Delridge! (9444 Delridge Way SW)
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: The free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm workshop is happening at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center), and the library is open for borrowing.
UNCORKED: Community building, wine, a chance to talk real estate, all in one. 5:30 pm at Wolfpack Cellars (9617 16th SW; WSB sponsor)
CRIBBAGE NIGHT: 6 pm, play at the West Seattle Eagles‘ HQ (4426 California SW).
WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Talk about Seattle’s growth – current and future – at the weekly 6 pm meetup at Great American Diner/Bar (4752 California SW).
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: Join the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) tonight – all welcome, all paces!
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)
MAD CRAFTY: Bring your project to Revelry Room (4547 California SW), 7-9 pm.
MUSIC BINGO: Weekly music bingo at at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
TRIVIA x 5: Five West Seattle trivia venues – Seaside Grill (2820 Alki SW) now has 7 pm trivia on Wednesdays … Admiral Pub trivia at 7:10 pm (2306 California SW) … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … And trivia starts at 8:30 pm at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).
ARTSWEST PREVIEW – SOLD OUT: Tonight is preview night for ArtsWest‘s new play “Wish You Were Here,” 7:30 pm, online tickets are shown as sold out. (4711 California SW)
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: West Seattle’s longest-running open-mic night! 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
SWING IT WEDNESDAY! Swing dancing and live music at 8:15 pm at South Park Hall (1253 S. Cloverdale).
KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: Sing at the pub starting at 9. (2306 California SW)
Planning something that’s open to community participation/observation? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Even if you don’t know Cara‘s name, you might recognize her on sight. Her friends are hoping that her longtime community connection will serve the fundraising they’re doing as she recovers from an unexpected health crisis. Here are two ways to help:
(Poster created by fundraiser organizers)
With over 15 years of experience in the Seattle restaurant scene, you’ve likely been served or have pulled a shift with our friend Cara. Having graced the wells and bar rails of Westy, Fireside, Nook and the Book Store Bar. Cara is no stranger to the strange, yet loyal bar patrons of Pioneer Square, West Seattle, and Burien.
Having recently decided to be at the helm as the next loving caretakers of The Nook in the Admiral district, Cara and husband Poncho, certainly were not expecting life’s next curveball.
Three weeks after getting what should have been a routine torn-ACL surgery in February, a blood clot traveled to Cara’s lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism and cardiac arrest. Luckily Poncho was there and acted quickly to get her to Harborview. Cara was in the ICU for approx. a month and a half. While we are happy to report that Cara pulled through and is recovering at home, the after-care required will be extensive. And here’s how you can help:
We are raising funds for Cara’s after-care so Poncho can breathe a little bit easier and stay home to be a caregiver for Cara and their beloved dog Egon. These funds will go directly to Cara and Poncho to help alleviate the financially stress of such a traumatic and unexpected event.
Where: Kenyon Hall, 7904 35th Ave SW
When: Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, 5-10 pm
Food, Beer, Bud Light, Raffles, Games and More! All proceeds collected from this event will go directly to Cara and Poncho
There’s also a crowdfunding link you can use to help, too – go here.
6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Mostly sunny, high in the mid-60s. Sunrise was at 5:11 am (earliest of the year, staying there until June 23); sunset will be at 9:06 pm.
(Alki photo, Tuesday evening, by Bob Burns)
ROAD WORK
The first Seattle World Cup match isn’t until next Monday but the “pause” for work in the right-of-way along certain Seattle routes has begun – this map shows where. Projects continue on other streets, though, including utility projects toward both ends of Beach Drive – near Constellation and Lowman Beach parks.
SCHOOL’S OUT
As noted on our West Seattle-wide list, four local schools are now out, with more having their last day of classes tomorrow, Friday, and next week.
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TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedules.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; the Kitsap has replaced the Sealth as #3 boat, as the latter is out for work until August. Check the alert page for last-minute changes. Also note the summer sailing schedule start Wednesday.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays and Saturdays.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updated-framegrab feature is not working; we’ve reported it, no ETA yet for restoration. In the meantime, you can check live video for any SDOT camera via their map. State cameras are working and we do have one in the regular lineup:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
(We’ll return the regular camera lineup when the city cams are fully working again.)
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!
By Macey Wurm
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
For a second year, performers spanning generations will take the stage together in BAYFEST’s Intergenerational Theater Project show this Friday and Saturday in West Seattle. We attended one of the final rehearsals to get to know the cast and learn about the age-defying connections that have blossomed since the group began rehearsing in February.
Unique to this program is the intentional age differences between cast members – six high-school students and six older adults. The spring show, titled “Verses, Voices, and Visions,” works to explore collective experience across generational lines through poetry and personal testimony.
“I’ve always been interested in this intergenerational connection, and noticing more and more that young people are disconnected from older people and vice versa,” said Robert Shampain, the founder and executive director of BAYFEST Youth Theater program. Shampain has been directing this specific project since he introduced it in West Seattle last year.
The poetry selections featured in the show were hand-selected by cast members, who work to deliver vivid, engaging recitations.
“We are doing acting, but at the same time analyzing poems,” explained Lucy Hostetter, a member of the teen cohort. “It also kind of feels like an English class.”
Shampain began Saturday’s rehearsal with a group working on a performance of “Filling My Purse with Commas” by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer. He directed the mixed-age group with a certain passion and sincerity – tweaking details as the rehearsal ran, to align the cadence of the spoken word with the actors’ movements.
“Robert is very intuitive, and he’s very good at what he does. It is amazing to see what he sees, what he decides works, what doesn’t, and how beautifully he expresses it,” said Virginia Pellegrino, a member of the senior cohort.
When rehearsing “Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein, Robert urged the cast to take the poem line by line. They considered which words Silverstein intended to lay emphasis on, and how this could be conveyed through performance. He read a line aloud, “What does this suggest to you?” he asked the actors.
“I’m giving them feedback like I would when I direct a professional production, and they respond. You don’t need to be a professional actor to really respond to the idea of what it means to perform honestly,” Shampain said.
A real sense of connection develops through the later half of the show, titled “The Personal Writings.” Cast members were each asked to describe an experience that any part of the poem selection invoked. The accounts will be read in the first-person by a member of the opposite cohort, oftentimes with teens reading of circumstances that they wouldn’t otherwise relate to.
“There’s a real magic in saying somebody else’s words as if they are yours in the first person. It sort of automatically makes you honor them,” Shampain explained.
While this sense of connection will unfold for audiences watching the performances next weekend, what they won’t see is the behind the scenes camaraderie that develops as a cast works towards their common goal.
“We are all working on the same thing and are being asked to be vulnerable in the same way,” Pellegrino reasoned. “My preconceived notion was that they (teens) wouldn’t really show up and want to engage, and that was not the case. I found it really joyful.”
“We don’t have the ‘teenage audacity’,” Lucy explained. “We’re not always on our phones,” her friend Sloane Pothier added. “I kind of expected there to be a cutoff dynamic between the older generation and the younger generation. We have definitely become more of a community than I thought we would,” Sloane continued.
“Half of them ride motorcycles!” Lucy exclaimed jokingly.
The two students were joined by fellow cohort member Eve LeBlanc, who explained that she was participating alongside her grandparents. Not only will she be bridging a generational gap, but doing so with members of her own family.
Shampain emphasized his intention at keeping the program small as it develops. Specifically, keeping it local to West Seattle. “It’s not something that we want to expand too much. Keeping this community based in West Seattle really, it feels right.”
“Verses, Voices, and Visions” will be performed, free admission, this Friday and Saturday (June 12-13) at three different locations. Friday’s show will be at 4 pm at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). Saturday’s shows will be at 2 pm in the Fellowship Hall at Fauntleroy Church, and 7 pm at the West Seattle Golf Course Clubhouse Banquet Room (4470 35th SW).
6:47 PM: Yet more downed trees on this windswept Tuesday.
Thanks to the reader who texted those photos from north of Westwood Village: “Trees down on 26th SW between SW Trenton and SW Henderson.”
7:38 PM: The photo above is from the 7100 block of Beach Drive; the texter says it’s been cleared so that cars can get through on that already-narrow stretch south of Lowman Beach.
5:08 PM TUESDAY: Police have blocked off a section of High Point Drive SW, near the 6300 block, while they investigate gunfire. No one’s been hurt but the victim called police to report a bullet came through the windshield of their pickup truck. No description of the shooter or the circumstances, so far.
8:48 AM WEDNESDAY: We just obtained the police-report narrative, and it says officers concluded the vehicle was hit by a rock, not a bullet:
At approximately 1654 hours, I responded to a report of property damage at 6XXX HIGH POINT DR SW. The call remarks stated:
“RP WAS IN VEH WHEN THIS HAPPENED,SHOT WENT THROUGH WINDSHIELD” …XXXX advised he was in his vehicle (XXXXX) parked on 6XXX HIGH POINT DR SW waiting for a friend. XXXX was looking down at his phone when he heard a loud bang and saw his front windshield crack. XXXX believed he was being shot at but did not see anyone or any vehicle as he exited his car. XXXX advised he became extremely afraid and ran away leaving his firearm (XXXX) in the front driver’s side door as he ran away.
XXXX vehicle was parked un-occupied with the front door open. The front windshield had a small 2 inch impact mark on the lower passenger side. The impact did not go through the window and did not appear consistent with a bullet damage.
We spoke with several parkgoers approximately 40 ft. from where XXXX car was located who stated they did not hear any sounds of a disturbance or a gunshot. Officers eventually located a nearby neighbor (child) who stated seeing a young 10 year old riding a bike towards XXXX parked car who then threw a rock at hit. The neighbor also stated XXXX exited the car with what he saw was a firearm around XXXX waistband. The neighbor stated XXXX did not point it at anyone and ran away shortly after. The firearm returned clear no record. XXXX was provided a business card with the case number attached.
(“RP” is short for “reporting party” – the 911 caller.)
(WSB file photo of shelter/American Legion building at 3618 SW Alaska)
After two months of closure for what was initially described as repairs and renovations, the Westside Neighbors Network has decided that its shelter in The Triangle will remain closed until further notice. Founder/manager Keith Hughes made that announcement today. Here’s the full text of what he said at a gathering today, as forwarded to us:
After seven years of service to the South West community, sharing our love made tangible through the Morning Warm-Up Center and the Winter Cold Weather Shelter, Westside Neighbors Network has made the difficult decision to temporarily close both operations and enter into a time of discernment, strategic planning, and administrative reorganization.
Through these past years we have funded the operations with an all-volunteer staff, and donations from individuals and organizations in the community. However, with the political and socio-economic time creating an ever increasing need, this model is no longer sustainable.
We have long sought sustainable funding through government and non-government partners and have not found it there – and so we are stepping back to do the careful work of building something lasting: a model rooted in the community we serve.
We don’t yet know the shape of what’s coming. But we know this: the next chapter must be written by us, supported by us, and embodied by us. The relationships, the trust, the deep roots of care – that social capital is real, and it is not going anywhere.
We are deeply grateful for every resource, every relationship, and every act of kindness and faithfulness that has carried us here – including many of you here in this room. We know that you are with us in the knowledge that West Seattle deserves a welcoming place where neighbors can rest and be restored. That conviction has not wavered.
The work of designing our new future has begun, and though we can’t give you a time line at this point, We will be back and we will keep in touch as we move through this process.
Continue to take care of one another, West Seattle.
The building that has housed the shelter and warm-up center is also the local American Legion Post 160 headquarters and West Seattle Veterans Center. Though, as the statement above notes, it’s never been officially funded or sanctioned, it’s long served as West Seattle’s only building-based emergency shelter, and at times provided space for more than 40 people to sleep, along with breakfast for more than 80. Some community members blamed its presence for increased violent street disorder in the Triangle area, which also has had an unsanctioned encampment on city-owned parkland a few blocks east. We’re following up with some questions and will add whatever more we find out.
(WSB photo from 2025 Taste of West Seattle)
Set your post-summer calendar for September 24, the date set for the Taste of West Seattle, a food-and-drink-sampling extravaganza benefiting and organized by the West Seattle Food Bank, which is still recruiting participating providers – with food trucks welcome this year too!
The West Seattle Food Bank is gearing up for the return of one of the community’s favorite culinary traditions: The Taste of West Seattle, happening September 24th at the Hall at Fauntleroy.
For two decades, this event has brought together local restaurants, breweries, wineries, and neighbors for an evening that celebrates West Seattle’s food scene while raising critical funds to help ensure everyone in our community has access to food and basic necessities.
This year, organizers are expanding the event by welcoming local food trucks to participate alongside traditional restaurant partners, giving guests even more incredible flavors to experience while creating new opportunities for passionate local chefs and business owners to showcase what makes them unique.
“We know how much pride local businesses take in feeding this community,” said Robbin Peterson, Development Director for the West Seattle Food Bank. “The Taste is a chance to introduce yourself to hundreds of potential new customers while also supporting your neighbors facing food insecurity.”
Participating businesses donate approximately 300 tasting portions of a featured menu item. Guests sample offerings from around West Seattle before voting for their favorites in several categories, with Best Taste awards presented at the end of the evening.
Restaurants, breweries, wineries, and food trucks interested in participating still have time to sign up.
Businesses interested in joining or sponsoring the event are encouraged to contact Robbin at West Seattle Food Bank (robbin@westseattlefoodbank.org) as soon as possible or visit The Taste of West Seattle.Confirmed participants to date include:
A Butter Place
Baker’s Dozen Catering (operates out of Distinguished Foods)
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
Elliott Bay Brewing Co.
Ghostfish Brewing Co.
Ku Mana’s (operates out of Distinguished Foods)
Locol
Metropolitan Market
Mission Cantina
Mom’s Micro Garden
Peninsula Soul Food (operates out of Distinguished Foods)
Phoenecia
RINGA Beverages
Spruce Hill Winery
The Neighborhood
Viscon Cellars
West Seattle GroundsAnd introducing our first food trucks:
Dolce Vita PNW
El Koreano
Additional participants will be announced throughout the summer.For food lovers eager to attend, tickets for the 2026 Taste of West Seattle will go on sale June 26. As in previous years, proceeds from the event directly support the West Seattle Food Bank’s mission of providing food, emergency assistance, and hope to thousands of local households.
More tree trouble on this blustery Tuesday. Thanks to “Commuter Paul” for the photo and report:
FYI: Tree down obstructing the path at the north end of 22nd SW at the merge onto the WS Bridge Trail.
Paul has reported it to SDOT (206-684-ROAD during weekday business hours, 206-386-1218 during off-hours, 911 when a road or path problem is a major life-safety risk).
11:05 AM: Thanks to Sarah for the photo and report:
=FYI, Lincoln Park north playground is cordoned off this morning. Looks like Parks folks are dealing with wind damage to a maple tree, I don’t see obvious damage to the play structure, so I think this is just to secure the area while they do work. But usually there are several families here so wanted to share!
(On a windy morning like this, it’s good to stay out of forested areas anyway, but nicer weather is on the way.) We have an inquiry out to Seattle Parks to see what thire plan is for addressing this, and will update here when we hear back.
1:59 PM: Just in, info from Parks spokesperson Christina Hirsch:
Our Urban Forestry crew was working today on addressing an issue with a tree near the play area. The tree has mushrooms that can rot and impact the tree, so crews were working on proactively removing the mushrooms. The play area is open and was not impacted (nothing fell on the play area).
However, a branch did fall near the playfield, and the crew put caution tape around that area, and it will be cleaned up tomorrow.
The crew will also be back at the play area (probably tomorrow) to continue working on the tree with the mushroom/potential future rot issues. When the crew returns to complete this work, they will likely need to tape off a segment of the play area.
10:39 AM: SPD and SFD responders are arriving at a crash scene by the Admiral Way exit from the westbound West Seattle Bridge and are reported to be blocking off at least one lane. So far it’s reported as a single vehicle hitting a median/barrier, blocking that exit. No word yet on injuries.
11:45 AM: SDOT, which provided the image above, says the crash cleared after about half an hour. We’re checking with SFD regarding whether the driver was hurt.
Thanks to Margaret for the photo from the Rose Garden at the South Seattle College Arboretum. Below, you’ll find what else is blossoming on our list of event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
FREE PLAYSPACE AT CHURCH OF NAZARENE … open now through noon, drop in with your little one(s). (42nd SW and SW Juneau)
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: This meeting started at 9:30 am and is in the public-comment period as we publish this list – the agenda (which explains how to watch) includes the police staffing/response we previewed Monday.
KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN: 10 am-11:30 am drop-in program for ages 0-5 and their caregivers at The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (10300 28th SW; WSB sponsor).
POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.
SPRAYPARK SEASON: Daily operations continue at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) – free, scheduled 11 am-8 pm daily.
ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon Tuesdays, lunch meetings at West Seattle Golf Course, today featuring a guest speaker from Heifer International. (4470 35th SW)
CHESS CLUB: All levels welcome! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.
OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Regular weekly 2 pm meeting; here’s the agenda.
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: Free assistance for students, 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.
DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t have your own.
IMPROV AT KENYON HALL: 6:30 pm new monthly improv-theater jam session at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).
MODE MUSIC ALL-AGES OPEN MIC AT TIM’S: 5 pm signups, 6 pm music at all-ages open mic hosted by Mode Music Studios (WSB sponsor) at Tim’s (16th SW and SW 98th) in White Center.
TUESDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB: Alki Kayak Tours and Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) are presenting this weekly event for stand-up paddleboarders – details here – 5:30 pm. (1660 Harbor SW)
INTERFAITH FREEDOM VIGIL: Weekly, 5:30-6:30 pm at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza candlelight vigil open to all. (61st SW and Alki SW)
RAINWISE WALKING TOUR: Interested in a rain garden or cistern? Eligible for RainWise subsidies but have questions? This walking tour is for you! RSVP here, then meet up at A.T. Milo Park (8402 30th SW), northwest corner, at 6 pm.
FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Monthly board meeting, community members always welcome, 6 pm in conference room at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW).
TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.
OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: 6:30 pm Tuesdays at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), come sing with the Boeing Employees Choir, even if you aren’t a Boeing employee – the link explains how to RSVP.
PAST, PRESENT, & ELSEWHERE: Album-listening sessions at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), every Tuesday night, 7-9 pm.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons continue tonight, 7 pm at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), details in our calendar listing.
WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group meditation at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034-A California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has info on registering before you go.
BINGO! Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
TRIVIA X 4: Four trivia venues tonight – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free, hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub, free, prizes. (2306 California SW).
If you are organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc., tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
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