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READER REPORT: Sports, auto items found on a sidewalk

| Seen around town | West Seattle news

Recognize any of this?

They were found on a sidewalk near 35th and Fauntleroy and didn’t appear to be something simply lost or purposely placed. If yours, let us know and we’ll connect you with the finder.

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Here’s our list for your West Seattle Monday!

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(Weekend photo from Alki, by Bob Burns)

Here’s your Monday list of highlights, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

FERRY FREEBIES: All day long, in onboard galleys, Washington State Ferries’ 75th-anniversary kicks off with free small coffee or popcorn with any purchase.

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

FAMILY STORY TIME: 11 am, story time at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW). For families with children up to 5 years old. Free.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: 2 pm; no public comment but the agenda explains how to watch.

FREE HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in assistance 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond)

SUMMIT ATLAS GRADUATION: 6 pm ceremony for the Arbor Heights charter middle/high school’s graduating seniors, Highline Performing Arts Center (401 S. 152nd, Burien).

‘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 3: Three venues offer you the opportunity for trivia tonight! Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) and 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way 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! 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 (or two) – 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!

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Give the gift of life in Highland Park this week

June 1, 2026 9:00 am

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| Highland Park | How to help | West Seattle news

If the usual times and places for local blood drives don’t work for you, this week brings one that might: Bethany Community Church in Highland Park is hosting a blood drive Thursday (June 4), 12:30 pm-6 pm. Donors get $15 e-gift cards. Here’s the direct link for appointments. The church is at 8600 9th SW.

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TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Monday, as June begins

June 1, 2026 6:00 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, June 1, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

Mostly sunny, high around 70. Sunrise was at 5:15 am; sunset will be at 8:59 pm.

(Thanks to Penny for the weekend sunset pic)

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. And note that today starts the monthlong WSF 75th-anniversary celebration, including free-with-purchase coffee or popcorn at galleys today.

West Seattle Water Taxi – Now on “summer” schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays and Saturdays.

STADIUM ZONE

Mariners are still home tonight, 6:40 pm vs. the Mets.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See 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 CRIME WATCH: South Delridge 7-Eleven robbed (Monday update)

May 31, 2026 10:48 pm

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10:48 PM SUNDAY: Police are looking for a robber after a holdup in the 9000 block of Delridge Way SW around 10:30 pm. The robber is described as male, Hispanic, masked, wearing a camo hoodie and blue jeans. It hasn’t been clear from radio exchanges so far whether this was a business holdup or other type of robbery.

11:11 AM MONDAY: We’ve obtained the narrative from SPD, confirming the robbery was at the South Delridge 7-Eleven. The narrative said the clerk was held up at gunpoint by the robber, who demanded, “Give me the cash” and made off with about $200. The narrative added these descriptive details, with some redactions: “a light skinned male, 5’6, medium build, wearing a XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, and had a XXXX XXXX wrapped around his head as a mask. XXXX described the firearm as being small and light black. According (to) the XXXX the suspect was not wearing gloves; however, he did not touch anything besides the cash.” The store staff was unable to provide immediate access to the security video but expected to be able to do that today.

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ROAD WORK ALERT: Second Lowman Beach-area project starts this week

May 31, 2026 10:39 pm

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| Utilities | West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

In addition to the pump-station work already under way on the south side of Lowman Beach Park, the King County Wastewater Treatment Division has another project starting this week: Sewer-pipe repairs that will start in the park and continue about a quarter of a mile north on the southbound side of Beach Drive SW. KCWTD says the work has to be done this time of year “when flows are lower and conditions are safer.” They’ll be working weekdays, 7 am to 7 pm, and while they don’t expect any interruptions in wastewater service, there’ll be some sidewalk closures and some alternating-lane traffic at times. The work is expected to continue into fall; once it’s done, road and park restoration will be done.

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WEST SEATTLE SCHOOLS: Graduation season begins Monday

May 31, 2026 8:18 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

(WSB file photo. No outdoor cap tosses this year!)

Tomorrow (Monday, June 1) brings not only a new month but also the first graduation ceremony of the season for West Seattle’s three biggest high schools. And all are graduating at new venues this year. Summit Atlas, which after nine years remains West Seattle’s only charter school, will graduate 55 seniors in a ceremony at Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien at 6 pm Monday. West Seattle’s two major public high schools, Chief Sealth International HS and West Seattle HS, both have graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 17, at McCaw Hall (hosting graduations while Memorial Stadium is being rebuilt) – CSIHS at 5 pm, WSHS at 8 pm. The Seattle Public Schools webpage for graduation info also lists where and when ceremonies are planned for its alternative programs, some of which hold classes in West Seattle.

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WEEKEND SCENE: Community Market at White Center HUB

May 31, 2026 4:58 pm

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| West Seattle news | White Center | WS culture/arts

(Also published on partner site White Center Now)

(WSB/WCN photos)

The White Center HUB (8th SW and SW 108th) is a hub of activity this afternoon and evening during the Community Market and Fundraiser, presented indoors and outdoors by the White Center Community Development Association. A team from WCCDA is there to talk with marketgoers:

Local creators and other small businesses have booths and tables both indoors and outdoors including La Tipica Oaxaqueña, The Art Lady, Lost Luggage Vintage, Peanutt’s Art and things, Sabrina’s Beauty Shop, Zars Nails, Mashel Trade, Chels Art, Xiao Quilt, Beautious Bakin’ & Kakin’, MX Handmade Collective, face-painting presented by the WCCDA, and more.

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Artist Alison is one of the people you can meet:

Or D of D’s Craft Room Creations:

Kids get the chance to create art, too:

And you can see the queen bee (the one with the white spot) brought by Goebel Goods, which is selling honey too:

This all is scheduled to continues until 7 pm.

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Happy first birthday, Potterings!

May 31, 2026 2:31 pm

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)

Longtime West Seattle entrepreneur Lora Radford is trying to shine a light on your creativity via her co-op pottery studio Potterings, celebrating its first anniversary this afternoon. So she’s made special anniversary-edition mini-luminaries, little candleholders with designs on the sides to let the candlelight shine through. Potterings also offered free mini-workshops this afternoon for visitors to make their own:

The mini-workshops are all booked up but you’re still invited to visit Potterings (east side of ground floor at ActivSpace, 3400 Harbor SW) before 4 pm to see the studio in advance of future classes and events, which you can learn about here (where you’ll also find info on the Game of Shrooms scavenger hunt starting June 13).

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HAPPENING NOW: West Seattle Paddle Battle tournament serving up $ for WSHS student-athletes

May 31, 2026 1:25 pm

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| West Seattle news | WS & Sports

(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)

Pickleball isn’t an official school sport, yet, but student-athletes in other sports at local high schools are benefiting from pickleball tournaments this weekend and next. Today at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex, dozens of players are raising money for WSHS athletes at the second annual West Seattle Paddle Battle.

The tournament is organized by the West Seattle Booster Club – board members and volunteers were at courtside when we stopped by:

Trophies await the victors, and we’re expecting the winner info for an update to this story post-tournament.

Not only is the Paddle Battle raising money via entry fees, its sponsorships are topped by Murder Hornet Hot Sauce again this year.

Another pickleball benefit is six days away on the same courts – next Saturday, the Westside Pickleball League’s “Rally on the Rock” benefits Chief Sealth IHS Athletics.

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WEEKEND SCENE: ‘Feminine Rage’ fundraiser at Axe Kickers Seattle

May 31, 2026 12:32 pm

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(PHOTOS BY DAVE GERSHGORN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG)

This weekend’s one-of-a-kind fundraiser filled Axe Kickers Seattle in Top Hat last night not only with the venue’s signature axe-throwing, but also a full night’s slate of live music, including Jade Teather, who was up while we were there:

The night, titled “Feminine Rage,” raised money for the Sexual Violence Law Center:

Along with music and throwing, flash tattoos were on the menu for the night, with artists Jacie Lee and Maya Norberg:

It’s not always a benefit, but Axe Kickers often offers the chance to catch live music while you throw (or watch):

The Nick Mardon Trio will be there with blues/rock on Thursday (June 4).

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READER REPORT: Bakery shelving taken from outside Admiral house. Mistake or theft?

May 31, 2026 10:19 am

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The report and photo are from Abhishektha:

My wife runs a home bakery business, Verdant Crumb, and we sometimes leave customers orders’ in our driveway in a shelving unit if customers are late picking up their order.

It seems like someone mistook this for a free shelving unit, and mistakenly grabbed it from our driveway Saturday at 6:15 pm, when we were out of the house. It would be great if we could have an announcement, and have our shelving unit returned, as it was never meant to be given away, and was in our driveway.

The person who took it appeared to be in a black Infiniti JX35 SUV. They did knock on our door, but we were not home.

We are at 4621 SW admiral Way, across from Alki Mail. If the person is willing to return the shelving unit, they can contact: valerie@verdantcrumb.com

All the day’s orders already had been picked up, so no baked goods were taken along with the unit.

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WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: 24 options!

May 31, 2026 6:12 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights of what’s happening (and not) on this last day of May:

WEST SEATTLE PADDLE BATTLE: 8 am-5 pm, all-day pickleball tournament at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex courts (2801 SW Thistle) to raise money for West Seattle HS student athletes.

SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: 9 am, Westies Run Club runs from Dough Joy Donuts (4310 SW Oregon) today.

FAMILY WALK: Free, led by FIT4MOM West Seattle, meet at 9:30 am at Alki Bathhouse (60th SW & Alki SW).

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 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 full spring produce-and-products season – asparagus, lettuce, greens, microgreens, peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, beans, garlic, fruit, 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 – if this morning is sold out, look at dates ahead.

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)

POTTERINGS TURNS 1: Noon-4 pm, first-anniversary celebration at the co-op pottery studio at 3400 Harbor SW (east side of building, ground floor) – the free mini-classes are booked up but stop by to see the studio, enter drawings, congratulate proprietor Lora Radford!

COLMAN POOL’S FOURTH WEEKEND: Noon-7 pm, fourth preseason weekend concludes at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the session schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

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

WHITE CENTER COMMUNITY MARKET: 2-7 pm at the White Center HUB (8th SW and SW 108th), presented by the White Center Community Development Association.

MUSIC MATINEE AT TIM’S: West Seattle band Across 35th with Chewing Gum, Rootbeer at 2 pm at Tim’s in White Center (98th & 16th).

GEORGE TAKEI WATCH PARTY: 2 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), livestream watch party:

LA County Librarian and Director, Dr. Skye Patrick and Long Beach Public Library Director, Cathy de Leon will appear in conversation with actor, author, and activist George Takei in celebration of One Book, One Coast.

The largest book club on the West Coast wraps up with a special event with George Takei, author of “They Called Us Enemy.” The discussion will explore the experiences that led to the creation of his memoir, what it means to be a good neighbor and citizen in the face of overwhelming challenges, and how shared books and stories build stronger communities.

FOOD BANK BENEFIT AT C & P: 3-5 pm C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), collecting money and food for the West Seattle Food Bank.

(Rehearsal clip)
SEATTLE MET SINGERS CONCERT: 3 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW), the Seattle Metropolitan Singers perform their spring concert, “Women in Love.”

ART MARKET AT MR. B’S: 5 pm all-clay art market Mud & Mead at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).

LIVE IN-STORE CONCERT: 5 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), live in-store concert by Wesley & The Boys. Free, all ages.

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, with 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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VIDEO: Southwest Precinct Advisory Council meeting spans issues from World Cup to homelessness to police staffing

May 30, 2026 8:19 pm

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| Crime | Safety | West Seattle news | West Seattle police

By Torin Record-Sand
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

Thursday night’s Southwest Precinct Advisory Council spotlighted current public-safety issues for West Seattle – especially looking toward a busy summer season, not only the usual safety concerns on Alki, but also the large amount of visitors expected to come to Seattle from all over the world for the FIFA World Cup soccer matches. SPD leadership from both the West Seattle/South Park precinct and downtown headquarters joined SWPAC community lead Ella McRae and other community reps for the meeting held at Delridge Community Center.

Southwest Precinct commander Captain Krista Bair began the meeting with an update on crime statistics for both the city and the precinct. Year to date, she said there was a 5% crime increase for the city overall compared to last year, though the SW Precinct jurisdiction is down 6%. There were, however, two areas with a specific uptick in activity: both Highland Park and High Point have seen an increase in gunire incidents, with 34 incidents of shots fired year to date in the precinct area. “We believe Highland Park is being used as a shooting range, as it’s got a major greenbelt. High Point, we don’t know what’s going on.” She noted that, regarding gun violence, the precinct is continuing to collaborate with various city administrators, agencies, and other departments within SPD including the Gun Violence Reduction Unit to work on tackling the problem.

She continued with a discussion on the directed patrols that SPD has set up to focus on hot spots such as the (currently closed) shelter and parkin the 35th and Alaska area, Don Armeni Boat Ramp, West Seattle’s two largest high schools, and other areas. While she noted the ongoing success of these programs, with short staffing for SPD, she said more involvement from the community on resolving crime issues would be helpful. “SPD is continuing to hire and get more officers on the street, but until we do that, we gotta do what we can with what we have – it’s a team effort, we really need you guys to come up with some ideas as well.” she said. “In all of West Seattle, including South Park, we have at any given time about 10 officers working that whole area. That is not ideal.” She emphasized that for community issues which are not emergencies, it is best for community members to utilize alternative resources, such as the non-emergency line, or submitting videos to the SPD website.

Next, SPD Captain Dan Nelson provided an update on ongoing preparations the department is taking for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. He said the city is expecting 750,000 extra tourists. The games will start on June 15th, and last until July 6th, and during this time many new precautions are being put into place, mostly in the Stadium District. He said SPD’s main goals are enhanced patrols for highly crowded areas, an emphasis on preventing crowd injuries and deaths, and facilitating, coordinating, and keeping fan activity lawful.

Captain Nelson also emphasized that the increase in patrols around the stadium area would not take away from other precincts in the city, especially at a time when SPD is facing staffing issues (as Capt. Bair had noted earlier). “None of the officers around the stadium area are pulled from other parts of the city,” he said. Much of the response would come from mutual aid provided by other state and federal agencies. (He also noted the federal agencies coming to assist with the area would not involve ICE in any capacity.)

Some discussion on preparation returned to the issue of Mayor Katie Wilson‘s policy on keeping surveillance cameras off by default for the World Cup (recently covered here when District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka called for Wilson to turn them on). Captain Nelson clarified that, despite the policy, the cameras still can remain an important tool. “Wilson’s vision is they will remain off without a credible threat, but they can be turned on a moment’s notice when needed.” he said.

He said that more information can be found on SPD’s website, which has a full page dedicated to their efforts for FIFA.

When it was time for comments from community leaders and members, those mostly focused on ongoing issues with homelessness in West Seattle. Specifically, members brought up issues with an increased presence in areas near the Alaska Junction, and ongoing issues with RV encampments near Puget Ridge. The response from SPD officials was that the increased presence was not related to FIFA preparations, and as always, they were continuing to look into it. Unfortunately, they noted, there was not much they could do with the returns of encampments or RVs. “The problem as you’ve seen is when they leave and then they come back – we don’t have the capability to prevent them from coming back, except when you report it to us.” said Precinct Captain Bair. She noted the difficulty of removing encampments surrounded the fact that they involve multiple agencies, such as Parks and SDOT, and responses had to be prioritized not just for West Seattle but across the city. She recommended, all the same, that if neighbors are concerned about ongoing matters they should continue to report it – daily, if need be.

Other community discussion centered around ongoing issues with street racing, crime, and general traffic on Alki and Harbor Avenue – including hotspots like Don Armeni. Members of the community were concerned that, especially with the upcoming World Cup, there would not be enough resources to deal with these problems. Captain Nelson noted that they are working on plans for this. “As far as coming up for strategies, we are organizing additional officers for the area. We can definitely pivot and come up with a coordinated response.” he said.

The meeting also featured an appearance by Cindy Wong, who is the relatively recently hired Deputy Chief of Staff for SPD. She introduced herself as a long-time Seattle resident and government participant, who most recently had worked for former Mayor Harrell’s cabinet as chief of his public safety team. She said that coordination between city agencies is a major responsibility of hers.

(WSB photo: From left, Capt. Dan Nelson, Cindy Wong, Jennifer Satterwhite, Ella McRae, Matt Brown, Capt. Krista Bair)

Also of note: This was the last West Seattle meeting for Matt Brown, who has served as Crime Prevention Coordinator for the Southwest Precinct while Jennifer Satterwhite was on maternity leave. With her return, he will become a Crime Prevention Coordinator for the West Precinct downtown.

WHAT’S NEXT: The SWPAC meets every few months; we’ll publish the announcement when the next one is finalized. Meantime, one key date for neighborhoods is a little over two months away – this year’s Night Out is Tuesday, August 4, and you can register your block party now for clearance to close your (non-arterial) street.

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COUNTDOWN: One week until Loop the ‘Lupe 2026!

May 30, 2026 5:40 pm

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| Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news

(WSB file photo)

One event, four options, one week away! The 2026 edition of Loop the ‘Lupe is happening next Saturday (June 6) at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th SW and SW Myrtle), and you still have time to register. Here are the four events and five start times:

11 am: Elite Wave: Loop the Lupe Obstacle Course 5K
11:40 am: Family Wave: Loop The Lupe Obstacle Course 5K
12 noon: Loop the ‘Lupe 5K Fun Run
12:15 pm: Silver Saunter
1 pm: Kids’ Dash

Registration links for each of those can be found on this page – where you’ll also find a link you can use to save $5 per event if you register for Loop the ‘Lupe and this year’s Float Dodger 5K (presented by West Seattle Runner [WSB sponsor] preceding the West Seattle Grand Parade on July 18) together! One more reminder that Loop the ‘Lupe is Seattle’s only obstacle-course 5K, but as shown above, you have other options if you don’t want to do the obstacle course. (Proceeds from Loop the ‘Lupe, whichever option you choose, benefit the community work done by Our Lady of Guadalupe.) And if you just can’t do any of the events this year, you’re welcome to come to the field, cheer the participants, enjoy music (and the food/beverages that’ll be available for purchase).

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BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Avalon Glassworks sets closing date

May 30, 2026 2:19 pm

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| Luna Park | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

We first told you back in mid-April about Shannon and Jon Felix‘s plan to retire from the glass-art business after 23 years of running Avalon Glassworks in West Seattle’s Luna Park business district. At the time they didn’t have a closing date set yet. Now they do: June 30. Starting that date, the retail and glass-blowing space will close, but they’ll continue selling inventory online after that until it’s gone. Also for sale: The studio equipment.

When we talked with the Felixes in April, they were offering the business for sale as-is, but so far no takers, so they’re focusing on selling the equipment “either in-place or you-haul.” Here’s a list of what they have:

You can reach them at glasssales@avalonglassworks.com to find out more. And again, Avalon Glassworks is still open for a month at 2914 SW Avalon Way; retail hours are noon-4 pm Thursdays through Sundays.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Seen this red Elantra?

May 30, 2026 11:58 am

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| Crime | West Seattle news

Susanna‘s hoping her stolen car might be spotted abandoned in a local neighborhood:

Our 2012 red Hyundai Elantra was stolen from the front of our house in North Admiral last night/early morning after midnight. We’ve reported it and have a police case number (26-152578). License plate is CWG2636.

Hoping that maybe one of our West Seattle neighbors might see the car left someplace. It was locked, but just want to alert folks about the theft. This was on Walnut Ave in North Admiral neighborhood.

Call 911 if you find it.

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Gator Fair fun in the sun @ Gatewood Elementary

May 30, 2026 11:31 am

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Sunshine hit full strength just in time for the Gatewood Elementary Gator Fair, now starting its second of four hours on the playground and field on the west side of the campus at 4320 SW Myrtle. This is the fourth year for the carnival-style festival presented by the Gatewood PTA and volunteers. Lots of game booths, including Chuck A Duck:

The national #1 West Seattle Rhodies FC is there too with a chance to kick a goal:

All over the playground, lots of sights and sounds as well as games.

Lots going on – performances, cupcake walks … Everything’s free except the food and treat trucks/carts in the northwest corner, including Taco Corte and Seattle Pops:

It’s not free to produce, though, and you have ample opportunities to donate to the PTA to help out – “there are QR codes EVERYWHERE!” as the announcement said. One unique tactic, we learned: The prizes are all “recycled toys” – the PTA saves the up all year – “dentist toys, McDonald’s toys,” etc. – “the kids love it (and) we don’t buy anything!”

While you’re there, don’t miss the Urban Survival Skills Fair, a lot more fun than the name might found. It includes the stuff that really matters – like, how do you go to the bathroom if the plumbing’s not working after a disaster?

And how do you make sure you can find your pets? Maple Bar the Golden Retriever is at that table:

Always carry a photo, and treats, were two hints. Then there’s the display about what to do during an earthquake:

All this – the carnival and survival-skills fair – continues until 2:30 pm today!

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Early-morning package prowling

May 30, 2026 10:12 am

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| Crime | West Seattle news

Jeff sent this video recorded in Brace Point early today:

Package theft, 9000 block of 46th Ave SW: Package dropped off at 4:00 am, taken at 5:00 am. Clear side view of vehicle and good shot of perpetrator, but no license plate visible. Watch those packages, Brace Point!

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WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 33 options!

May 30, 2026 6:03 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(State ferry and cruise ship Celebrity Edge – Bob Burns photo from Friday)

Welcome to the weekend! Here are our highlighted happenings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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.

FAMILY WANDERERS WALKING EVENT: Not a group walk, but a walking club has organized it – start between 9 and 11 am from their table at Riverview Playfield (7300 12th SW).

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 produce, prepared food and beverages, artisan body care, more. (9th/Henderson)

GARDENING WITH LESS WATER AND LESS WORK: “Designing your own water-smart permaculture paradise with Jessi Bloom” class at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor), 10 am.

WALKING TOUR OF SCHMITZ PRESERVE PARK: 10 am; meet at 5463 SW Stevens for guided tour with Schmitz Park Restore.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open, with expanded Saturday hours 10 am-4 pm (61st SW and SW Stevens) last chance to visit before a month-long closure.

SSC GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, open today! New plants in! 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 weekends at Admiral Pub, sing to classics – table reservation includes a brunch buffet! (2306 California SW)

GATEWOOD GATOR FAIR: Lots of all-ages fun at Gatewood Elementary (4320 SW Myrtle), with entertainment, food, a fire truck expected at 11 am, a science fair, and an Urban Survival Skills Fair with local prepaedness advocates – all happening 10:30 am-2:30 pm. All welcome!

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.

MAKERS ART MARKET AT ALKI: 11 am-5 pm, next to the bathhouse, more than 30 local makers are selling their creations. (2701 Alki SW)

SPRAYPARK SEASON: Second week of the season begins 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 FOURTH WEEKEND: Noon-7 pm, fourth preseason weekend begins at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Community visitors welcome noon-3 pm at the West Seattle Vietnamese Cultural Center (2236 SW Orchard).

MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: 1 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), discussing “Expert Witness” this month.

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.

‘A KID’S LIFE’ SCHOOL MUSICAL: 2 pm performance of The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (WSB sponsor) production of “A Kid’s Life” at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW). Details in our calendar listing.

THE BEER JUNCTION’S MONTHLY BIKE RIDE: 2 pm departure from the lot behind The Beer Junction (4511 California SW), 21+, must have helmet to ride.

FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW) for “short, specific sessions.”

‘YOUR VOICE, OUR FUTURE’: The 34th District Democrats‘ annual fundraiser, this year at the White Center HUB (8th SW/SW 108th), 5:30 pm cocktail hour, 6:30-8:30 pm event.

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, Phil and Friends play at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

‘FEMININE RAGE’: A night of women-led live music plus axe-throwing, community support, flash tattooing, clothing donations, 6 pm-midnight at Axe Throwers Seattle (10849 1st Avenue S., Top Hat).

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: 7 pm, hear Modest Mouse‘s new music, at Easy Street Records, free, all ages (4559 California SW).

DRAG AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, “Hey Baby” drag show focusing on new performers, hosted by Kimme Kash. All ages, $15/door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm, DJ Topspin spins. (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)

If you’re planning a West Seattle event, and it’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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BIZNOTE: Easy Street Records, Mystery Made collaborate on limited-edition gear for soccer-filled summer

May 29, 2026 10:11 pm

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Getting hyped for world-class summer soccer yet? Easy Street Records proprietor Matt Vaughan sent word tonight of his biz’s collaboration with fellow Junction biz Mystery Made, creating gear to put a West Seattle spin on things:

The world is rolling into Seattle this summer, and West Seattle is ready. Soccer or futball, depending on who you ask, is taking over the city; rep the W. Seattle neighborhood with pride. Welcome the masses with us.

Another collaboration in community by these two small businesses.

Authentic Pro Soccer jersey comes with a hand-signed certificate of authenticity, a premium double-sided loyalty team soccer scarf, and a custom enamel collector’s pin set. Built right, designed by us and for the West Seattle Hardcore !

Here’s where to order.

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WEEKEND PREVIEW: Axe-throwing, live music, benefit, donation drive, all in one event

May 29, 2026 8:56 pm

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Looking ahead to what’s on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar this weekend, here’s a unique event: Axe-throwing, live bands, and a clothing-donation drive, all in one place. That place is Axe Kickers Seattle, in Top Hat south of West Seattle and just east of White Center, 10843 1st Avenue South. The night is titled “Feminine Rage,” described by the venue as “a full night of live music, axe throwing, tattoo flash, special guests, and community support — all benefiting organizations that support women and survivors.”

The full music lineup is in our calendar listing; getting in will cost you $30, throwing included. Bring donations of “clean/new professional clothing” to support Dress for Success Seattle.

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Washington State Ferries’ 75th anniversary celebration includes chance to dance onboard

May 29, 2026 6:43 pm

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This past Tuesday, in our report on the Washington State Ferries online community meeting, we noted the mention of WSF’s 75th anniversary celebration throughout June. They’ve since announced times and dates for specific events, and one will happen on the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route, with DJs from dance-music radio station C89.5:

KNHC-FM C89.5 Public Radio will host live DJ sets on four ferries throughout June, bringing music to the sun decks and giving riders another way to celebrate. Dates include:

Friday, June 12, on the following Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route sailings: 3:30 p.m. out of Fauntleroy, 3:55 p.m. out of Vashon, 4:15 p.m. out of Southworth and 4:40 p.m. out of Vashon.

These systemwide plans will include Triangle Route ferries too:

June 1 anniversary events

To kick off the celebration on anniversary day, WSF will raise a custom anniversary flag on top of the Space Needle. Ferries in service also will fly special 75th anniversary flags throughout June.

Starting June 1, riders can receive anniversary giveaways, including stickers. These items will be available as long as supplies last.

WSF’s food service vendor Sodexo Live!, which operates the onboard galleys, will offer a free small popcorn or coffee with any purchase on June 1 only.

Here’s the full announcement of WSF anniversary events. June 1, 1951, was the day Washington State Ferries began operations, after taking over what had been Puget Sound Navigation Company.

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