West Seattle, Washington
13 Saturday
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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)
(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 dancingProduced 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!
12:20 AM: Seattle Fire has a “rescue extrication” response headed to California and Hinds [map] for a report of a vehicle that flipped after its driver hit a parked car. Updates to come.
12:23 AM: The driver is reported to have gotten out of the vehicle without assistance, so SFD is downsizing the response. But SPD is blocking off California SW both ways in the vicinity.
12:55 AM: According to police radio, officers are invetigating the possibility of DUI.
While the Seattle City Council reviews the mayor’s proposal to double the sales-tax share that buys more bus service from King County, their counterparts have just voted to approve a separate sales-tax increase to raise money for road repairs. The King County Council, meeting as the County Transportation District Supervisors, voted in favor of “a new 0.1% sales tax for King County that will raise approximately $100 million annually, with 87.5% dedicated to long-overdue investments in King County Roads,” according to the post-vote announcement. The rest would go to King County cities, Seattle included. But White Center and other unincorporated areas – in which the county is accountable for 1,500 miles of roads – will be the main beneficiaries.
Unlike the City of Seattle’s proposed sales-tax increase for transit, this county sales tax does not require voter approval. It will be collected starting January 1, 2027. Today’s yes votes included our area’s King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, who said in a statement:
… Today’s action provides much needed relief for unincorporated roads, bike lanes and sidewalks to be built on the horizon. Whether a person is driving a vehicle, riding the bus, walking, rolling or biking – we all deserve to be safe and protected from undo injury or death due to failing roads infrastructure. Today’s vote keeps the majority of funding focused on investments in unincorporated areas while also investing in the transportation needs of our regional cities – creating a more connected, safe and accessible transportation infrastructure across our region. The measure also calls for the County to continue to pursue a robust Transit measure to complement this investment in roads with additional alternative modalities to driving.”
8:10 PM: Police and fire were dispatched to 8th SW near SW Henderson this evening after someone reported finding what they suspected was “a dead body.” Responders told dispatch they confirmed the person was dead. That’s all we know about the circumstances but we’re mentioning it for those wondering about the response near Westcrest Park‘s southwest entrance and the SPD facility adjacent to it. We’re checking with SFD to see if there’s any information from their medics.
9:45 AM SATURDAY: All that SFD was able to tell us is that the person was male and indeed had died before responders were called. We’ll add another update here when the person appears on the Medical Examiner’s weekday list, which could happen as soon as Monday.
(WSB video/photos)
The last week of the school year began with a lively celebration in the West Seattle High School gym – the cheer team cheered, and band members played, as student-athletes made a grand entrance for a group college-signing ceremony. Family members and friends cheered them too, from the bleachers.
WSHS athletic director Corey Sorenson welcomed everyone, thanked the parents for their support and acknowledged the student-athletes for their hard work, and then it was time to sign letters of intent:
15 student-athletes participated on Wednesday – here’s the list Sorenson provided along with the names of two others who weren’t there but will continue their athletic careers in college too – we’ve interspersed this with more of the photos we took at the event:
Baseball:
Cody Buehring – Whitman College
Jake McCall – University of Puget Sound
Boys Swim & Dive:
Jeremy O’Keefe – Whitworth University
Lacrosse:
Zoe Preveau – William Jewell College
Volleyball:
Jaslynn Daily – City University of New York, Queens College
Softball:
Daeja Piggee – Winston Salem State University
Cheerleading:
Amaya Stagi – Seattle University
Football:
Jonah Pelander – Palomar College
Scott Bremen – College of the Siskiyous
LJ Moody – Palomar College
Esayas Brigham – Palomar College
Gabe Crawford – Portland State University
Girls Soccer:
Grace Carroll – St. Olaf College
Grace Reasoner – Wellesley College
Boys Soccer:
Cole Theisen – Le Moyne College
Signed already, but not able to attend signing day on Wednesday
Claire Gordon – University of Washington, Rowing
Sacha Ninburg – Lower Columbia College, Baseball
Next big ceremony for the graduating seniors is WSHS’s commencement ceremony, 8 pm next Wednesday (June 17) at McCaw Hall downtown,
5:46 PM: The photo was sent by Stephanie, who reports that bus hit a pole at 35th/Trenton and that traffic was backing up as a result. That’s the spot where buses are using Trenton as a temporary route because of the repaving project on SW Barton, and it’s a tight turn at best.
6 PM: Thanks to Michelle for the closer look.
7:13 PM: Went by a short time ago – the bus is fully blocking SW Trenton just east of 35th.
8 PM: The tow truck arrived; Michelle sent another photo:
As we’ve noted previously, Washington State Ferries is celebrating its 75th anniversary all month, and this afternoon is the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route’s chance for a party. A DJ from C89.5 Radio – the dance-music FM station – is spinning for a dance party on the deck of M/V Kittitas.
DJ Johnny Monsoon is in the sun, providing the beats. Passengers are providing the party spirit:
The C89.5 contingent even included general manager June Fox:
We’re told they’re on board for the 4:30 westward sailing, not just 3:30 as previously announced, so if you’re getting on a Triangle Route in the next hour or so, you might just get to join the party. Swag too!
(Mid-May mega-low tide photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Just in time for the weekend and summery weather, we are headed for another round of mega-low tides – lowest ones of the year. For the next five days, the lowest low tide will be at least -3 feet, and for two of those days it will be truly mega-low – out past -4 feet:
Saturday (June 13) -3.1 feet at 9:58 am
Sunday (June 14) -3.9 feet at 10:45 am
Monday (June 15) -4.3 feet at 11:32 am
Tuesday (June 16) -4.3 feet at 12:21 pm
Wednesday (June 17) -3.7 feet at 1:11 pm
Tread lightly – the mega-low tides expose sea life that’s usually safely underwater.
The main West Seattle Water Taxi vessel, M/V Doc Maynard, is sporting a new look, just in time for Seattle’s Summer of Soccer to kick off.
Its new look was shown off at a media event downtown this morning; we got a look when it got back to West Seattle after the noon run left early smid all the hoopla.
A humpback whale is in the area again today, Kersti Muul tells WSB – most recently spotted off Duwamish Head. Let us know if you see it!
(Photo by Janelle Otterholt, ‘pea patch’ at The Kenney)
Sorry for the delayed publication! Here’s our list for today/tonight – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can preview events days/weeks ahead 24/7):
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER Spring is garden time! See what’s new at the center!Open today, 10 am-3 pm at north end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus (6000 16th SW)..
SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Rain or shine, daily-splashing season continues at Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: Not open today because of month-long closure for exhibit work.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: For adult English-language learners, 12:30 pm-2 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
ALL ABOUT AI: Free presentation at The Kenney (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW), 2:30 pm, RSVP to attend.
INTERGENERATIONAL THEATER: As previewed here, first performance of the BAYFEST production, 4 pm at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), free, all-ages.
TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, or buy a bottle.
WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY AT OUNCES: 6 pm, watch USA vs. Paraguay (playing in Los Angeles) at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) with Junction and Rhodies FCs co-hosting! Food, drink, merch, more.
WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY AT ADMIRAL PUB: 6 pm at Admiral Pub, USA vs Paraguay. Sound on all TVs and both Big Screens. (2306 California SW)
SINGER-SONGWRITERS AT C & P: Songwriters’ Showcase spotlights four singer-songwriters, 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW), free, all-ages.
DRAG AT KENYON HALL: Pride edition of Kenyon Hall Cabaret (7904 35th SW), 6 pm doors, 6:30 pm show, $10 tickets.
DUBSEA FISH STICKS BASEBALL: 6:35 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd in White Center), it’s the Sticks vs. the Yaks. Check here for tickets.
strong>LIVE AT EASY STREET: Heavy Bloom live show in-store, 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), no cover, all ages.
‘WISH YOU WERE HERE’: 7:30 pm curtain – first weekend for the new play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), check here for tickets.
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: “Friendship Show: A Comedy Adventure” at The Skylark. 8 pm, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
SPINNING: Revelry Room is open tonight (4547 California SW), spinning with DJ Vitamin D, 9 pm.
‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, skate to music with Death by Overkill & Drop the Star, 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.
If you have something to showcase on our event lists or ongoing calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
By Macey Wurm
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
“Come Together.”
It’s a strikingly simple title for, and invitation to, Saturday’s celebration of community collaboration, in which the Duwamish Tribe, The Heron’s Nest, and Shared Spaces Foundation will celebrate the return of 3.5 acres of ancestral land to the Duwamish people.
This initiative has been building over the last six years, beginning in 2019 with the creation of the Shared Spaces Foundation by two dedicated community members. The foundation was founded with the overarching goal of eventually securing the land through stewardship and fundraising.
Since 2020, Shared Spaces has been working alongside community, volunteers, and tribal members to clean up the land, reintegrate native species, and conduct soil tests to ensure that the land is suitable to present.
The foundation is known for its development of the Heron’s Nest project (4818 Puget Way SW) – an outdoor classroom environment dedicated to ecological restoration of the land as well as urban agriculture. The Heron’s Nest was fiscally managed by Shared Spaces in the initial years, with management eventually transferred to Duwamish Tribal Services
The Heron’s Nest has been operating off of the land over the last six years. Now, the organizations are ready to “come together” to initiate the final land transfer, with the title given directly to the tribe.
“As a non-federally recognized tribe, everything that they’ve had that they own has been something that they have acquired through their own fundraising and the community’s generosity,” said Joselynn Tokashiki, the current manager of the Heron’s Nest. “It really could not have happened without community.”
“Come Together” has funding from the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture as a part of the 2026 World Cup Community Celebrations. Duwamish Tribal Services was granted $40,000 from the city.
So what are the plans for the big day? The land will open up at 11 a.m., with activities organized such as guided plant walks, a printing-press activity with a Heron’s Nest partner – Partners in Print – learning a traditional stick game, and watching food cooked in a traditional salmon pit.
At 12 p.m. there will be a blessing of the food, which will be served up until 3:30. At 1, the official program will begin, including the official land return, and interwoven with storytelling and traditional song and dance performances.
So far, Tokashiki mentioned with excitement, more than 300 people have already registered their plans to attend. “Come Together” is free to attend, and parking will be available at the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center, with a shuttle service to the Heron’s Nest.
“This is really about celebrating coming together, this is such a historical moment for the Duwamish Tribe.”
Want to attend? Reserve a free ticket here.
6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, June 12, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
A National Weather Service Heat Advisory alert is in place for 11 am Sunday to 5 am Tuesday, warning of 85- to 90-degree heat. Today, though, sunny and 70 degrees. Sunrise was at 5:11 am (earliest of the year, staying there until June 23); sunset will be at 9:07 pm.
SCHOOL’S OUT
As noted on our West Seattle-wide list, five more schools are having their last day of classes today – Tilden School (WSB sponsor), Westside School (WSB sponsor), Holy Rosary Catholic School, Holy Family Bilingual Catholic School, Hope Lutheran School.
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 (tonight) and Saturdays. Also: The Doc Maynard is scheduled to debut a new promotional wrap today,
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 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!
Police are talking with a person who reported being a victim of a street robbery late tonight at or near California SW and SW Raymond. The initial report was that two Black male juveniles, both in masks and hoodies, held the victim up at gunpoint, stole their phone, and got away in a gray Tesla with no plates.
8:40 PM: Police have responded to a report of suspected gunfire on Alki, near 61st SW and Alki Avenue SW. No injuries reported. But dispatch told them at least two callers reported finding shell casings behind the building on the southeast corner. They are also reported to be questioning three possible suspects at 61st/Admiral.
(WSB photos)
8:57 PM: Adding photos from our crew in the area. Above, the scene where the three were stopped; below, a few of the casings in the street on 61st:
9:27 PM: And here’s our photo of police as they started marking the casings with cards. Double digits, according to our photographer:
We haven’t heard any confirmation of whether any of the people stopped and questioned were arrested or not. … The same area was sprayed with gunfire back in March.
7:15 PM: Our video is from the Walk All Ways dance party that’s part of tonight’s multiple-venue Pride celebration in the West Seattle Junction. More coverage to come!
ADDED EARLY FRIDAY: Thanks to Chris Peak for this photo from Walk All Ways:
Photos from here are by WSB’s Torin Record-Sand:
More Pride events are ahead in West Seattle this month – and of course Alki Beach Pride in August – watch our calendar and daily highlight lists!
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