8:09 AM: We’re separating this coverage from the morning traffic updates, as police are reporting this was fatal: A bicycle rider has died in what is reported as a collision with a truck at 47th SW and SW Wildwood in Fauntleroy, south of the ferry dock.

8:32 AM: The investigation will likely close Wildwood – the street between SW Fauntleroy and Barton/California – for quite some time. Our crew has just arrived in the area; adding photos.

8:48 AM: Police confirm to us that the truck above is the one involved. (WSB policy is that we do not show bodies, covered or otherwise; the victim and their bicycle remain in the street ~~in front of~~ by the truck.)

9 AM: This is the first West Seattle crash in which a bicycle rider died since the Arbor Heights collision that killed Steve Hulsman two and a half years ago. Not counting bridge incidents, the last fatal West Seattle crash of any kind was the one-car collision in Seaview in October 2024 that killed driver Riley Kestner.

9:50 AM: No additional information so far but we’ll be following up throughout the day. Note that the C Line is rerouted.

11:14 AM: Metro says that reroute has ended, which suggests the scene has cleared; we’ll go down the hill to check shortly.

NOON: Confirmed, reopened.

1:06 PM: We asked SPD for information a few hours ago. Here’s the summary that we just received:

At 7:59 a.m., dispatch received reports of a collision involving a bicyclist and a box truck near 47th Avenue and Southwest Wildwood Place. Officers and Seattle Fire Department medics arrived and found an adult female on the ground with injuries. Unfortunately, the woman succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Officers cordoned off the area and the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) arrived to investigate. The 60-year-old driver of the box truck remained on scene and cooperated with the investigators.

The investigation revealed the woman was traveling eastbound on Southwest Wildwood Place on her bike. She veered off and struck a parked car; she then corrected and turned into a box truck traveling east and was hit.

The truck driver was evaluated at the scene and showed no signs of impairment.
This continues to be an ongoing investigation.

We also have a witness account, from a nearby resident who CC’d us on a message to the city asking that parking on Wildwood be removed:

’m writing as a neighbor who witnessed the horrific and preventable killing of a community member biking on 47th and Wildwood this morning. I’m incredibly heartbroken, for them, their family, friends, and the entire community. To save future community members, please remove all street parking on Wildwood.

The bicyclist was trapped between the parked cars on Wildwood and the Vashon Trucking truck. They swerved into the parked cars to avoid the truck, but bounced off of them and were crushed by the truck.

This is a central thoroughfare that connects the WSDOT ferry system with SDOT Streets. I understand installing bike lanes, especially protected continuous bike lanes, is a long term project due to the funding and staffing priorities of the Mayor and City Council. In the short term, please remove all street parking on Wildwood SW to ensure no more community members are killed.

SDOT has told us in the past that they evaluate the locations of deadly incidents to see if there are any changes that would increase safety. So we’re asking them about any immediate plans to look at this location.

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Multiple crash updates; also, 35/Fauntleroy signal trouble, first Seattle World Cup matchday, heat alert continues

June 15, 2026 6:00 am

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6:21 AM: Crash toward bottom of Highland Park Way hill, (update) just west of West Marginal. Live camera shows most lanes blocked, so avoid the hill. Police are on scene.

6:34 AM: That screenshot from one of the SDOT live feeds shows part of the scene. Police are calling for 3 tow trucks. No details on injuries yet but SFD was sent.

6:51 AM: Crash at California/102nd in Arbor Heights. Dispatcher says no one hurt “but it is blocking” at least part of that intersection.

7:03 AM: Texter reports signal trouble at 35th/Fauntleroy. … Police just told dispatch that all lanes are reopening at Highland Park Way/West Marginal.

7:28 AM: Just got another text about the 35th/Fauntleroy signal.

7:35 AM: Crash reported, officer to dispatcher, on eastbound West Seattle Bridge at Spokane on-ramp, involving a semi-truck.

8:01 AM: 47th/Wildwood, crash involving a truck and bicycle rider. Police and fire are on the way. (Note: We are covering this separately, as it is a fatal crash.)

9 AM: Another texter says the 35th/Fauntleroy signal is now fixed.

Earlier:

6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, June 15, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The National Weather Service Heat Advisory alert continues until 5 am Tuesday, after a record high of 89 Sunday. Today’s forecast is for more sunshine and a high in the upper 80s. Sunrise was at 5:11 am (earliest of the year, remaining there until June 23); sunset will be at 9:09 pm.

SEATTLE WORLD CUP MATCH 1: Noon at Lumen Field (aka Seattle Stadium), Belgium vs. Egypt. Starting by 8 am, this area near the stadium will be off-limits to motor vehicles:

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – If your bus usually travels in the zone shown above, it’ll be rerouted. For West Seattle, that primarily means Route 21. Check Metro reroute details here.

(WSB photo, last Friday, Doc Maynard with new wrap)

West Seattle Water Taxi – Added runs today – 10 am from Pier 50, 10:15 am from Seacrest. Otherwise, Summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays and Saturdays.

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

SCHOOL’S OUT

Everyone who’s not out already will get out later this week – Wednesday is the last day for Seattle and Highline districts, Thursday for Vashon (which has hundreds of West Seattle “commuter students”).

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature is still not working; we’ve reported it, still no ETA for restoration. In the meantime, you can check live video for any SDOT camera via the SDOT 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!

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WEST SEATTLE COYOTES: Two more sightings

June 15, 2026 5:26 am

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If you’re heading out earlier than usual for a walk or run because of the later heat, be mindful of wildlife!

UPHILL FROM BEACH DRIVE: Kris took that photo about 6:45 pm Sunday night, noting, “Coyote sighting. 6000 block of Atlas Place SW [map]. Coyote was not afraid and when confronted trotted into our neighbor’s yard. Another neighbor has lived here for decades and never seen one come down this far.”

FURTHER EAST: Laura saw this coyote around 8 pm Friday:

That was in the 6500 block of 49th SW [map].

Both those sightings were not far from greenbelts, but as evidenced by our archive of sightings, they might be living anywhere. Advice for ensuring a healthy distance between wildlife and humans – don’t leave food out (pet food, unsecured food waste, unattended small domestic animals) and haze them if you see them (wave your arms, etc.).

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First Seattle World Cup match Monday: What to know about getting around

June 14, 2026 9:19 pm

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| King County Water Taxi | West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

After years of planning and anticipation, tomorrow’s the big day – Seattle’s first FIFA World Cup match, Belgium vs. Egypt at noon, with five more matches to follow here over the next three weeks. Whether you’re going to the game or just going to, or near, SODO and/or downtown, the map above shows some key things you need to know – particularly the area that’ll be closed off to motor-vehicle traffic. Some buses will be rerouted as a result – including West Seattle’s Route 21; go here to get reroute details. You can also read more about the pedestrian zone on this SDOT page, which says the street closures should start about four hours before the matches and end

The West Seattle Water Taxi‘s schedule will be affected too – a round trip will be added on World Cup match days during what otherwise is a two-hour gap in the WSWT schedule – a 10 am departure from downtown’s Pier 50 to Seacrest, and a 10:15 am departure from West Seattle.

We’ll be watching traffic/transportation closely through the day, with updates as (if) events warrant! If you see something your neighbors should know about, on the roads/path/water (or at the stadium!), we’re at 206-293-6302, text or voice, any time.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Package thefts; car prowls

June 14, 2026 8:30 pm

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Two reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch, both reminders that opportunistic thieves continue to circulate:

PACKAGE THEFTS: Just received from SC:

Just wanted to be a good neighbor and alert folks that this morning and (later)today I had Amazon packages stolen from outside my building on Avalon and Andover.

CAR PROWLERS: “A neighbor on 29th” reported this happened last Wednesday night:

There are car prowlers checking for unlocked doors in the Westwood, baseball fields/Trenton area. I guess I forgot to lock my car … and when I got up my car charger was missing and stuff from the middle console was on the driver seat. Registration and insurance cards were still there. Nothing of value was in the car. So we got lucky. But just a warning to others in the area to not leave anything of value in the car and lock the doors.

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CONGRATULATIONS! Madison Middle School caps undefeated volleyball season with district championship

June 14, 2026 6:44 pm

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Congratulations to another volleyball team that won the district championship this weekend – Madison Middle School! Thanks to team supporter Matthew J. Clark for the photos and report:

Congratulations to the Madison Middle School Varsity Girls Volleyball team on winning the SPS District Championship on Saturday against Robert Eagle Staff!

The Bulldogs captured the title in commanding fashion, winning all three sets to cap off an incredible season. Not only did Madison go undefeated throughout the year, but the team also accomplished the remarkable feat of never dropping a single set all season long.

In front of a packed crowd at Chief Sealth International High School, the Bulldogs took control from the opening serve and never looked back. Their teamwork, determination, and consistent excellence were on full display as they closed out a truly special season.

As parents, families, and supporters, we couldn’t be prouder of this group of student-athletes. We’re also incredibly grateful for Head Coach Jennifer Marshall and the entire coaching staff, whose dedication, encouragement, and leadership helped guide the team through an unforgettable championship season.

Congratulations, Bulldogs, on an incredible accomplishment and a well-deserved district title!

Go Bulldogs!

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‘Now we are back’: Duwamish Tribe formally accepts return of the land holding The Heron’s Nest

June 14, 2026 4:28 pm

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

Six years after its inception (and nearly five since our first coverage of it), the Heron’s Nest project has seen its culmination in the official return of its West Seattle site to the Duwamish Tribe.

During the Saturday afternoon ceremony and celebration, the official legal deed and title to the land were presented to the tribe. The rights represent 3.56 acres of land in the West Duwamish Greenbelt, less than a mile away from the longhouse itself [map].

Though the symbolism and intent are sizable, the size of the site itself is small in the context of the tribe’s 54,000 or so acres of ancestral lands lost during the colonization of the Northwest by settlers in the 19th century. Today the tribe owns less than 5 acres of land in Seattle city limits, comprising the longhouse and adjacent space mostly used as parking lots; outside the city, they bought a 33-acre plot near Renton last year.

“A long time ago the Duwamish people lived here, and then they were told they were not allowed. But now we are back.” said Ken Workman, Duwamish Tribal Council member and descendant of Chief Seattle. “To the Shared Spaces Foundation, the Real Rent Duwamish Campaign, the Duwamish Solidarity Group, we say with raised hands – thank you my friends for your hearts, for your big work, and just for your life.” He, along with longtime Duwamish chair Cecile Hansen, served as the formal recipients for the presentation on Saturday.

The project began informally in 2019, after one of the founding members of the Shared Spaces Foundation (the parent nonprofit behind Heron’s Nest), Lee, began to look after the property for the previous owner in exchange for using it for storage. At that point, the property was up for sale, having gone through several failed development projects that eventually fizzled out. Upon realizing its proximity to the Duwamish longhouse, Lee began discussions with the tribe on how they could mutually purchase and revitalize the land. In the spring and summer of 2020, the work formally began as the larger Heron’s Nest project, with active stewardship and restoration beginning to take place.

The larger narrative that formed around the Heron’s Nest focused around the pain the Duwamish tribe has felt from some of the worst consequences of the rapid industrialization that came with the Northwestern settlers. The Duwamish River has long represented one of the most severe areas of pollution in the Seattle area, having been designated an EPA ‘Superfund’ site in 2001 due to extreme contamination from industrial runoff. The parcel of land served as a symbol of the larger environmental neglect near the home of the Duwamish, having sat vacant since the 1990s, largely used as a dumping ground, also suffering vandalism.

“We worked in partnership with Duwamish Tribal Services to acquire this land, and helped to take care of it and remediate the damage that has been done. There have been hundreds of years of injustices to indigenous peoples, and they continually happen to this day with the destruction of indigenous people and indigenous knowledge. This has been an incredible gift in itself, in the power of community coming together; doing what’s right, acknowledging the harm that’s been done, and doing things every day to heal that harm.” said Lee.

After the handing over of the deed, the Duwamish presented their own gift. The core members who were there representing the Heron’s Nest received blankets made by Eighth Generation, adorned with the image of an orca.

“We blanket our friends. To us, the blanket is a miracle – it is useful as a mattress, a cover, a tent,” said Workman, as he put the blankets on their shoulders. “When we blanket our friends, we are sharing with them the bounty of this land.”

The land ceremony closed with the Quileute Healing Song, gifted to both the Duwamish and Snohomish people by Vince Penn.

Quileute Healing Song which was gifted to the Duwamish and Snohomish people by Vince Penn.

Beyond the ceremony, the celebration represented many indigenous ways of life, as fellow Salish Sea tribes came to support the Duwamish and exchange their culture with one another. Members from the Coeur d’Alene tribe came to teach people how to play the stick game, and members of the Snohomish came to share stories of tribal folklore and mythology on the central stage after the ceremony concluded. Other activities offered included the making of traditional medicine (such as herbal salves), and printmaking.

Lunch was also a centerpiece for the celebration, featuring traditional Salish Sea cuisine, with the classic open-fire smoked salmon as the central dish. The Lummi Nation provided more than 350 pounds of King salmon, purchased by the Duwamish for the occasion. The Heron’s Nest contributed by building the fire pit during the past few weeks, as well as providing seasoning for the fish, composed of herbs and flowers that had been grown at the Heron’s Nest itself.

Despite what this momentous occasion represented, the work is not done for both the group behind the Shared Spaces Foundation, the Duwamish Tribe, and for the Heron’s Nest itself. The Shared Spaces Foundation’s next large project is the restoration of a 3-acre parcel on the island of Hawai’i, where they have been doing work since January of this year. The Heron’s Nest will still also receive assistance from members who have worked on the project, with Joselynn Tokashiki assisting the Duwamish in further work at and planning for the site. And the Duwamish will continue with various forms of activism in their pursuit of federal recognition.

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LOW-LOW TIDE: Busy beach

June 14, 2026 3:17 pm

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Thanks to the texter who sent that photo from today’s mega-low tide, saying they had “never seen so many people on the beach, and so much traffic backup on Beach Drive …” Tomorrow’s mega-low tide will be even further out than today: -4.3 feet at 11:32 am

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Brown water on Genesee Hill

June 14, 2026 1:08 pm

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| Utilities | West Seattle news

We’ve heard from two people reporting brown water on Genesee Hill. No water breaks mapped currently, so chances are it’s Seattle Fire testing hydrant, which stirs up rust/sediment in the line. But i it happens at your residence, do report it to the Seattle Public Utilities 24/7 line – 206-386-1800.

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Heat Advisory update; cooling center at The Y (added: record high)

June 14, 2026 10:25 am

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(Saturday scene at Alki – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

10:25 AM: After a couple days of advance notice, the Heat Advisory alert from the National Weather Service is about to take effect, starting at 11 this morning. The NWS isn’t expecting record temperatures, but hot enough:

Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 85 to 90 degrees and low temperatures down to 60 to 65 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.

This is just expected today and tomorrow, with the advisory currently set to expire at 5 am Tuesday (June 16).

COOLING CENTER AT THE Y: If it does heat up past 90, the YMCA (WSB sponsor) announced today that it’s offering cooling-center options:

During this heat wave, if temperatures exceed 90 degrees, YMCA of Greater Seattle branches will be open during their regular operating hours for all members of the community to enjoy as Cooling Centers — safe, welcoming spaces where everyone is invited (no membership needed).

Y members continue to have full access to all amenities throughout the day, including pools, workout equipment, and other services — even during Cooling Center hours.

The YMCA has long served as a trusted community hub, and during times of extreme weather, we are committed to being a resource for everyone — not just our members.

The Y’s hours in the West Seattle Triangle (3622 SW Snoqualmie) and Fauntleroy (9140 California SW) can be found here.

6:32 PM: Turned out to be record heat after all – new record for this date at the airport, 89 degrees. (Old record was 86.)

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WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: 21 options!

June 14, 2026 6:07 am

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(Saturday sunset, by James Bratsanos)

Happy Sunday – here are highlights from what’s on our West Seattle Event Calendar:

SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: 9 am, Westies Run Club runs from Upward PT (6040 California SW) today.

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

LOW-LOW TIDE WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists will be at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) 9:30 am-12:30 pm, as the low-low tide goes out to -3.9 feet at 10:45 am.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open every Sunday year-round on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in almost-summer produce-and-products season – asparagus, lettuce, greens, microgreens, peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, beans, garlic, fruit (strawberries and cherries!), 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.)

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

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 continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

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 continues at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the session schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

VOCAL TONING: See what it’s all about! Noon at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

PET PHOTOS FOR PRIDE: 1-4 pm free Pride photobooth at Mud Bay (2358 California SW).

SOCCER: West Seattle’s own Rhodies FC plays Bigfoot FC at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 2 pm. (Added) From the Rhodies:

Currently ranked #2 in the nation, the Rhodies welcome Bigfoot FC to West Seattle for an important late-season matchup. It’ll be hot in Seattle this afternoon, especially on the pitch, but the covered stadium of SWAC (2800 Thistle St) offers fans a comfortable place to spend the afternoon. Ice cream, fresh lemonade, cold beers, & wine will be plentiful! .

Kickoff is set for 2:00 PM, Beer & Wine garden open at 1pm

Tickets are available in advance at www.wsrhodiesfc.com/tickets or at the gate on matchday. Admission is $17.50 for adults, $10 for youth, and free for children ages 0–3.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early, grab a cold drink, find a seat in the shade, and help create another great atmosphere as the Rhodies continue their chase for a championship season.

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)

GAME CAFE AT MR. B’S: 2-4 pm “Everyone Plays” Game Café at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), presented by White Center Solidarity.

‘WISH YOU WERE HERE’: First matinée performance of ArtsWest‘s new play, 3 pm – online tickets are sold out, so check at the box office. (4711 California SW)

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

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

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 withwith the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

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!

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Soundgarden co-founder Kim Thayil’s book-signing session at Easy Street Records

June 13, 2026 11:05 pm

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(Photos by Jason Grotelueschen for WSB)

Big line outside Easy Street Records tonight in The Junction – not for a show, but for an author … who happens to be a Grammy-winning, Hall of Fame-inducted rock musician. Soundgarden‘s founding guitarist Kim Thayil came to Easy Street to sign his just-released memoir “A Screaming Life.” Of course a photo op with Easy Street proprietor Matt Vaughan was in order:

And then Thayil got to meet the book-buying fans:

As we mentioned in a preview, “A Screaming Life” has a West Seattle writer as co-author, Adem Tepedelen:

Easy Street has several special events most weeks – you can browse what’s coming up here.

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: From birds to boots at Camp Long Mountain Fest 2026

June 13, 2026 7:38 pm

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PHOTOS BY DAVE GERSHGORN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG

You didn’t even have to climb to get a bird’s-eye view of Camp Long today during the annual Mountain Fest. Ladybird the Eurasian Eagle Owl was one of the birds brought by John Prucich from The Falconer:

They were a big draw but so were the Camp Long features that get you off the ground.ike Schurman Rock:

The 88-year-old “rock” is “the oldest purpose-built climbing structure in the country,” 88 years old, per Seattle Parks. Camp Long also has newer features, like its rope course, available for visitors to try today:

Mountain Fest visitors could also just participate in outdoor traditions like marshmallow roasting:

The next festival at Camp Long is two weeks from today, DNDA’s Arts in Nature Festival on June 27!

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READER REPORT: Anybody missing this Outback? (update: solved)

June 13, 2026 6:19 pm

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| Seen around town | West Seattle news

6:19 PM: Sometimes wrecked cars turn up on streets because they were stolen and dumped. Sometimes their owner got into a crash somewhere else and has the car towed as an interim measure. Charlie says this Subaru Outback’s appearance on an Admiral block remains a mystery, and 911 just said to file an online report, so they asked us to publish it in case someone’s looking for it:

This smashed-up car showed up on our block sometime yesterday. All windows are down, car seats loose in rear cargo. Seems abandoned to me. Perhaps someone is looking for it.

Let us know if it’s yours.

7:06 PM: Mystery solved – see comments.

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BASEBALL: Tonight’s DubSea Fish Sticks game canceled

June 13, 2026 5:23 pm

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Thanks for the tips! The DubSea Fish Sticks baseball team has announced that tonight’s home (game vs. the Utah Yaks is canceled:

Unfortunately, due to a sewer issue within the stadium and park, tonight’s game (6/13/26), has been canceled. Ticket holders will receive an email about receiving ticket exchange. Your tickets will be valid for any remaining games in the Fish Sticks’ 2026 Schedule.

It will be determined later this week if a makeup game will take place at a future date.

We hope to see everyone back out at The Fryer next weekend!

Tonight was to be the season’s second home game for the Fish Sticks.

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CONGRATULATIONS! Pathfinder K-8 team wins volleyball championship

June 13, 2026 3:46 pm

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| Pigeon Point | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

Thanks to Matthew J. Clark for the report and photo!

The Pathfinder K-8 Volleyball team captured the SPS District K–8 Championship today, defeating Blaine two sets to one in a thrilling back-and-forth battle. The match, hosted at Chief Sealth International High School, was a true nail-biter, with both teams trading momentum throughout and neither side willing to give an inch. In front of a packed and enthusiastic crowd, the evenly matched squads battled to the final points, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats until the very end.

This marks Pathfinder’s third district championship, adding to titles won in 2018 and 2023. Coach Coco Williams led the team to the program’s previous championship victory and continues to build a tradition of excellence.

Congratulations to the Pathfinder players, coaches, and supporters on another outstanding championship season!

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UPDATE: Crash at 35th/Fauntleroy

June 13, 2026 2:55 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

2:55 PM: Thanks for the tips (and thanks to Bill for the photo): That collision is blocking the heart of the 35th/Fauntleroy intersection at the southwest end of the West Seattle Bridge. Checking on injuries. Looking at the live camera, westbound traffic on Fauntleroy appears to be getting by, but not northbound traffic on 35th.

3:18 PM: One lane is now moving northbound on 35th, and one of the cars has been removed, while cleanup continues around the other one.

3:34 PM: The second car has been towed.

7:18 PM: SFD tells us two people were treated but neither had to go to the hospital – a 75-year-old woman and a 37-year-old woman.

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LOW-LOW TIDE: Saturday sights

June 13, 2026 1:35 pm

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| West Seattle beaches | West Seattle news | Wildlife

As noted here Friday, West Seattle sealife will be revealed more than usual during very low low tides the next few days.

Our first three photos are from Janelle Otterholt, who explored the -3.1-foot low tide this morning near Cormorant Cove Park. Above is a moon snail; below, sea stars:

This one seems to have multiple potential IDs:

Tomorrow’s lowest tide is predicted to reach -3.9 feet at 10:45 am.

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READER REPORTS: ICE in West Seattle

June 13, 2026 11:32 am

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| Seen around town | West Seattle news

That texted photo – with POLICE/ICE visible on at least one vest – came with one of two reports we’ve had in the past hour of apparent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in West Seattle. As the street signs confirm, this was south of Westwood Village, as the texter pointed out. Another reader messaged us less than an hour ago:

ICE was just by the Salvation Army on Barton and 16th they had a brown skinned person in handcuffs. Came back by and they were gone. Police vest with faces covered and an unmarked black SUV, blacked windows.
Flashing lights. Paramilitary gear.

And this photo is from Delridge/Cloverdale on Thursday – one officer’s vest also clearly says POLICE/ICE:

That reader wrote, “I saw two men get taken into custody.”

These are certainly not the first ICE sightings in our area but the first ones in which we’ve received photos with personnel in vests marked not just POLICE but also ICE. We’re reporting it because of public interest, as with the other types of public-safety responses we cover.

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Memorial today for Susanne Kay Willanger, 1950-2026

June 13, 2026 10:20 am

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| Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends are gathering today to remember Susanne Willanger, and sharing this remembrance with her community:

It is with heavy hearts we announce that Susanne passed away at home on April 20, 2026. She was 75 years old.

Sue was born in Crookston, Minnesota on October 30, 1950, to Anton and Eleanor Rapacz. The family moved to Seattle when Sue was 7 years old. She attended EC Hughes Elementary School, Holy Family, and Holy Rosary Schools during her early years. She graduated from Chief Sealth High School in 1968. The Rapacz family had 10 children, Sue being the oldest daughter. She was her mom’s Girl Friday and she took on many responsibilities in their busy household. Her younger siblings relied on her. She would spend parts of her summers picking strawberries, beans, and best of all, picking raspberries at her aunt and uncle’s farm in Puyallup. There Sue and her sister Janell could enjoy the company of their Kasprick cousins.

She met her future husband, Roy Willanger, in high school. They later married on May 3, 1969 – nearly 57 years of marriage. She was a loving and caring wife to Roy. She especially loved being a mom to her two sons, Jake and Matt. She was able to take a sabbatical for six years while they were young so she could care for them. She had an easy-going natural affinity with small children. They seemed to gravitate toward her. Sue enjoyed attending all the boys’ soccer, swimming, and other sporting events as they were growing up.

Her career at Pacific Northwest Bell started when she was still in high school, working part-time as an operator after school. Upon graduation she started working full-time for Pacific NW Bell. She eventually worked in the small business office, assisting customers in equipment orders. She retired in 2003, one year after buying shares in a home on Hood Canal. It became a sanctuary for her. She enjoyed being on the water but what she loved best was the great friends she made there. There were many potlucks, boat rides, card games, football games on tv, and sitting around a fire at night.

Reading was a lifelong passion. She was thrilled to have friends who shared that same passion. They formed a book club in 2002 and it still continues today. Sue also loved playing cards and games with friends and family. The daily crossword puzzles were her morning pastime. She enjoyed many outdoor activities like boating, salmon fishing, crabbing, shrimping, razor clam digging, and occasionally mushroom hunting.

She is survived by her family: husband Roy, her sons Jacob and Matthew, her sisters Janell and Christine, her brother Thomas, many cousins, nieces, and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in her death by her brothers Gerald, Ronald, Myron, Richard, James, and her sister Linda.

The family would like to thank Evergreen Hospice for their compassionate care and support.

A memorial service will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe on Saturday June 13 at 11:00.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the West Seattle Food Bank or your favorite charity.

(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)

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WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 39 things to know about today/tonight

June 13, 2026 6:07 am

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(Photo courtesy Potterings)

What you see above are the “shrooms” hidden around West Seattle for the Game of Shrooms scavenger hunt starting this morning! It’s one of our highlighted happenings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GAME OF SHROOMS 2026: The creative co-op Potterings is again presenting this scavenger hunt, with the first clue dropping at 8 this morning.

LOCAL GARAGE/YARD SALES: At least a half-dozen happening today are 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.

LOW-LOW TIDE: 9:58 am, out to -3.1 feet. Explore gently!

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)

SCHOOL-CLOSING SALE: As previewed here, The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary has permanently closed and is selling everything today, 10 am-4 pm. (10300 28th SW)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: Monthlong closure now under way 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)

COMMUNITY CLEANUP MEETUP AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 10 am to noon, at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), a community cleanup organized by White Center Solidarity.

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.

‘COME TOGETHER’: As previewed here, the three-plus acres comprising The Heron’s Nest are being given back to the Duwamish Tribe, and this 11 am to 4 pm celebration commemorates the occasion. (4818 Puget Way SW, parking at and shuttles from the Duwamish Longhouse – 4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

CAMP LONG MOUNTAIN FEST: 11 am to 5 pm, a celebration of climbing – and more – at Camp Long (5200 35th SW), free activities (including naturalists for those not there to climb), details in our calendar listing.

EMERALD CITY ROMANCE READERS EVENT: 11 am to 5 pm, if you love to read about love, this is the event for you! Authors, stories, food, more. Brockey Center at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW)

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: 11 am departure from outside Log House Museum (61st SW and SW Stevens).

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)

COLMAN POOL’S 7-DAY-A-WEEK SEASON STARTS: Noon-7 pm, it’s the first day of the full daily season at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

GEORGETOWN CARNIVAL: Noon10 pm, “free weird fun” including lots of live music along a stretch of Airport Way S. – details in our calendar listing.

RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL CLEANUP: 1-3 pm opportunity for community service in northeast West Seattle, in a historical neighborhood you should probably know more about! Here’s how to join in. (3816 17th SW)

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.

INTERGENERATIONAL THEATER PROJECT, 2 SHOWS: 2 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 7 pm at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), both free, all ages.

WEST SEATTLE PUZZLE SWAP: 2-4 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), “bring a puzzle, take a puzzle, meet other puzzle enthusiasts.” Free.

‘FEEDING THE CAULDRON’ AT MR. B’S: 2-5 pm, Mr. B’s Mead Center hosts “an informal witchy skillshare meetup for queers, punks, and outcasts.” (9444 Delridge Way SW)

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, acoustic trio The Brews Brothers at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) No cover; all ages.

BASEBALL: Home game for the DubSea Fish Sticks at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center, 6:35 pm, vs. the Yaks. Check for tickets here!

BOOK SIGNING AT EASY STREET: 7 pm – if you’ve bought Kim Thayil‘s new book, co-authored by West Seattleite Adem Tepedelen, get it signed at Easy Street Records. (4559 California SW).

SWING IT SATURDAY: In South Park:

Swing It Saturday
“Prom Night”
South Park Hall, 1253 S Cloverdale
Live music & swing dancing
7:00 Beginner Dance Lesson
7:30-10:00 Live music and swing dancing

Produced by Swing It Seattle
www.SwingItSeattle.com

BOARD GAME COMEDY TOUR: 7 pm at Meeples Games, but online tickets are sold out!

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

REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm, Soul Focus FM. (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: Wrap up your Saturday night with Rone at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

If you’re 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!

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