West Seattle, Washington
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With the holiday weekend ending, we checked the log for the big picture on fire calls to which SFD responded. The log doesn’t have a call category for “fireworks fires,” so we can’t say for sure how many of these were caused by people setting off fireworks. But these are the calls in our area that were categorized as “fire”:
FRIDAY, FOURTH OF JULY
If you noticed that burned, foamed (and obscenely graffitied) car parked on the west side of the 4500 block of California SW in The Junction, it caught fire just after 11:30 pm Friday. It was still there during this morning’s Farmers’ Market, and still there as of late this afternoon (when we researched the call after a tip). Other Fourth of July fires from the log:
1:23 am: “Brush fire” 28th/Trenton
10:16 am: “Bark fire” 7000 block Beach Drive
4:18 pm: “Brush fire” Puget Blvd./Delridge Way
9:39 pm: “Illegal burn” 61st/Alki
SATURDAY, JULY 5
That photo sent today by David shows the area charred Saturday night in what was categorized as a “brush fire” at 28th/Thistle (Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex), dispatched at 8:25 pm. Overall, a more fiery day/night in West Seattle, according to the SFD log. Other calls labeled “fire” on Saturday:
1:14 am: “Brush fire” 34th/Admiral
4:15 am: “Rubbish fire” 59th/Lander
7:02 pm: “Bark fire” 4400 block California SW
8:59 pm: “Brush fire” 6400 block 31st SW
9:43 pm: “4 Red” (midsize non-medical dispatch) 5900 block 31st SW
10:26 pm: “Brush fire” at 3429 45th SW (Madison Middle School’s address)
10:48 pm: “Brush fire” 9000 block 8th SW
11:28 pm: “Brush fire” 28th/Barton
SUNDAY, JULY 6
And here’s what’s on the log through a short time ago (the “brush fire” call just closed out):
2:41 pm: “Shed fire” 5300 block 47th SW
6:33 pm: “Brush fire” West Marginal/Highland Park Way
We have no way to break out the many medical calls to which SFD responded (always a far busier call category for firefighters than actual fires), so we don’t know whether any local calls were fireworks-related, but Harborview Medical Center did send us and other regional media a general total of fireworks injuries HMC had seen (as the regional trauma center):
As of 9 a.m. today, clinicians at Harborview Medical Center had treated 47 people with fireworks-related injuries during the July Fourth holiday weekend.
The injuries are characterized as:
18 involving hands
13 involving eyes
8 involving other body areas
8 involving multiple areas (such as hands and eyes)
No structure fires were reported in our area over the holiday weekend, aside from the “shed fire” listed for Sunday.
9:55 PM FRIDAY: Kay Kirkpatrick and friends were plenty busy serving up bites of pie tonight at Highland Park Improvement Club‘s Fourth of July edition of First Fridays, and a community pie bake-off was the main event. 13 pies were entered!
Tasters got two votes each – though they could try more than two pies – to determine the winners. Meantime, the past-and-future HPIC site at 12th SW/SW Holden, still awaiting the rebuild, was hopping with other offerings from tamale sales to free games:
First Fridays are all-ages – watch hpic1919.org to see what’s next. P.S. We’ll update when we find out who won the pie bake-off!
11:03 AM SATURDAY: HPIC’s Galen Van Horn sent the update and photo:
Attached is a photo of Katie Weiss, the pie contest winner. She won with a ginger key lime pie with a Ritz crust.
Folks can get the recipe in the next HPIC newsletter.
(WSB photos)
The West Seattle Junction was decked with the Stars and Stripes today, thanks to volunteers recruited by the Junction Association. We were passing through The Junction on the way to cover the West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade in North Admiral when we saw the group gathered for their briefing:
Many of The Junction’s community events rely on volunteers – Summer Fest (one week away!) still has some openings, for example.
That’s our annual video tradition – everybody in the West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade as they start down the route, westbound on Sunset SW in North Admiral. Some differences this year – while SPD motorcycles led the parade, SFD Engine 29 and the famous blue pickup truck did not. Engine 29 did park at Hamilton Viewpoint post-parade for tours, and as for the truck, it was used as a stage at the parade starting point –
(Photo by Oliver Hamlin for WSB)
president Joanie Jacobs of the Admiral Neighborhood Association, which now presents the parade, explained why, before introducing a late addition to the event, Mayor Bruce Harrell, and 12-year-old anthem singer Lola Orza:
Harrell was one of two mayors present for the parade – neighborhood resident Greg Nickels (the last Seattle mayor to serve 2 terms) and wife Sharon Nickels were seen chatting with him:
(WSB photo by Jason Grotelueschen)
Harrell, running for re-election this year, declared, “Don’t tell other parts of the city I said this, but West Seattle is the best part of the city right now!” It’s certainly the only part of the city that has open participation like this one – show up and you’re in.
(This photo and next 6 by Oliver Hamlin for WSB)
Once the parade reached Hamilton Viewpoint, it was sack-race time:
Local lawyer (and dad) Imants Holmquist announced the races with a heavy helping of humor:
You can hear him in our short video clips – first one of the kids’ groups, then the, shall we say, older adults:
The Hamilton Viewpoint afterparty also had food trucks and activity booths, both in greater number than years previous:
(Photo by Andrew Vernon)
First-year parade coordinators were Becky Brownlee (left) and Erin Roubik (right), below with ANA president Joanie Jacobs (center):
(WSB photo by Jason Grotelueschen)
The ANA’s next big summer event is the Admiral Music in the Parks three-concert series, starting July 17.
(Photo by Stewart L. – one of many small American flags that appeared along Harbor SW recently)
Again this year, we start the (sunny! 70s!) holiday with an info list for you:
TRANSIT/TRANSPORTATION
Metro buses – Sunday schedules with extra late-night service
Water Taxi – West Seattle route is on a regular Friday schedule today, including later-in-the-evening runs; Vashon route is on regular weekday schedule
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth is on its weekend schedule
Sound Transit – Here’s the holiday plan
Parking – No charge for street parking today in neighborhoods where the city charges for it
Traffic cameras – Here’s SDOT‘s citywide map; here’s our West Seattle-relevant page
WHAT’S HAPPENING/NOT HAPPENING
West Seattle Junction flags – Volunteers are scheduled to be placing dozens this morning.
West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade – Starts at 10 am – details in this preview. Gather at 44th SW/Sunset SW. Reminder that the parade crosses California SW en route to post-parade funfest at Hamilton Viewpoint Park, so there will be some traffic effects for drivers.
Art on the Corner – 8:30 am-3 pm, artist Bonnie Bennedsen (featured here in 2023) sells her work at 39th/Holden to benefit the West Seattle Food Bank.
Avalon Glassworks’ Art-Glass Sale – 10 am-2 pm, legendary annual holiday sale. (2914 SW Avalon Way)
HPIC First Friday, Fourth of July edition – 5:30-8:30 pm, this month’s First Friday on HPIC’s past-and-future site is a neighborhood holiday celebration, with a pie bake-off (prizes!), Seattle dogs, DJ, and art – details here. (12th SW/SW Holden)
WHAT’S OPEN/CLOSED
Aquatics – Highland Park Spraypark (11 am-8 pm), Delridge and Hiawatha (12 pm-5:30 pm) and Lincoln Park wading pools (12 pm-7 pm), and Colman Pool (12 pm-7 pm) are all open today. (Note that Colman Pool’s slide is now open Fridays!)
Other Seattle Parks facilities – here’s the closed/open list
Businesses – Here’s who replied when we asked for info from anyone closing or changing hours today.
Log House Museum – Open today, regular Friday hours, noon-4 pm. (61st SW/SW Stevens)
Seattle Public Library – All locations closed
Post Offices and banks – closed
Also:
WATCHING SEATTLE’S OFFICIAL FIREWORKS SHOW: The Seafair Fourth of July fireworks are at 10:15 pm – over Lake Union, but much of it is usually partly visible from north-to-northeast-facing West Seattle, and crowds generally gather along Harbor Avenue, at Admiral Way and Hamilton Viewpoints, and certain street-end overlooks. These fireworks will be broadcast on KONG.
OTHER FIREWORKS YOU MIGHT SEE FROM HERE: If you’re in southwest West Seattle with a view toward mid-Vashon Island, tonight’s fireworks show there will be over Quartermaster Harbor. … Further south, you might glimpse Tacoma’s 10 pm show, and if you are in one of the east West Seattle neighborhoods with a view toward Bellevue, their fireworks are at 10:05 pm.
LOST/FOUND PET? Furry friends might bolt on the Fourth if fireworks spook them. If you need it, WSB has long had the only all-West Seattle lost/found-pets webpage – email or text info/pic (with your contact #), westseattleblog@gmail.com or 206-293-6302.
(File photo – Junction flags, which will fly on the Fourth)
We’ll have a full daily list in the morning as always, but in case you’re about to unplug, here are six things to know about the Fourth of July in West Seattle!
BUSINESS CLOSURES/CHANGES: Here’s the list we’ve been adding to after putting out a call for info earlier this week. Not too late to add to it – email westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302.
KIDS’ PARADE: 10 am, starting from 44th SW/Sunset SW in North Admiral, proceeding to Hamilton Viewpoint Park for sack races and other activities, details here.
ART GLASS SECONDS SALE: A Fourth of July tradition at Avalon Glassworks (2914 SW Avalon Way), 10 am-2 pm.
FIRST FRIDAY, HOLIDAY EDITION: Want to celebrate with friends and neighbors? Highland Park Improvement Club is continuing its First Friday events at the past-and-future HPIC site, 12th SW/SW Holden, (updated) 5:30-8:30 pm, this time including hot dogs and a pie bake-off!
FIREWORKS: The big show is over Lake Union at 10:15 pm (and shown live by KONG TV) and many will crowd north-facing West Seattle viewpoints to get a partial view of them. … If you’re looking for what else is visible from here, southwest West Seattle might have a view of the Vashon Island fireworks at dusk over Quartermaster Harbor. And the highest easternmost points in WS, with a distant view of Bellevue, might be able to see those 10:05 pm fireworks
LOSE OR FIND A PET? The noisiest night of the year tends to lead to more lost/found pets. Remember that WSB has for more than a decade and a half kept West Seattle’s original lost/found pets page – send info/photo to us at westseattleblog@gmail.com or via text 206-293-6302.
The balloon animal in the logo for this year’s West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade is more than a graphic – it represents one of the activities that await kids at Hamilton Viewpoint Park post-parade! We are now two days away from West Seattle’s biggest Fourth of July event, which usually brings more than 1,000 people to North Admiral. The parade, now presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association, starts at 10 am Friday from 44th SW/Sunset SW [map]. No pre-registration necessary, just show up! This is a non-motorized parade, aside from Seattle Fire Engine 29, a police motorcycle escort, and the “community pickup truck” that usually lead off. At the 44th/Sunset gathering point, the national anthem will be sung by 12-year-old Lola Orza, and with the ringing of a ceremonial bell, the parade will proceed west/southwest to Atlantic, east on Atlantic, across California – this is what even non-participants should know: Police block traffic for the parade to cross California, so you might experience a delay if you’re traveling through that area during the 10 am hour on Friday (although last year the officers brought the parade across in multiple groups, punctuated by passage for waiting vehicles). At the park, local businesses and organizations will offer activities, and other highlights include sack races and public-safety vehicle tours. This year there’s an expanded lineup of food/beverage/treat trucks and carts (listed here). The park activities will end by 1 pm, and then it’s off to the rest of the holiday. The parade and activities are offered free of charge, but it’s a big cost to the ANA (from permits to porta-potties), covered in part by sponsors (listed here) and donations (here’s how to help).
9:03 AM: Though we usually only make closed/open lists for the big end-of-year holidays, we’ve had a couple inquiries this year about who’s open/closed on the Fourth of July. We’ve noticed over the years that some restaurants and other businesses have closed early on this holiday so employees can celebrate (and because customers have often moved on to their own plans by nightfall), so if your business is closing early or entirely this Friday, we’d be happy to include the info on our holiday list. Three ways to get us that info very quickly and simply – comment below, or email westseattleblog@mail.com, or text 206-293-6302 – thank you!
UPDATE: We’re adding info below as we hear from businesses/organizations:
CLOSED JULY 4: First in, Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) tasting room/wine bar – open Thursday 7/3 5-9 pm, CLOSED Friday for the holiday, open Saturday 7/5 1-6 pm.
CLOSED JULY 4: Also received: “The West Seattle Food Bank (35th SW/SW Morgan) will be closed Friday for the 4th of July, and The Clothesline (not regularly open on Fridays) will be closed in honor of the holiday on Saturday, July 5th. We will reopen for food and clothing distribution on Tuesday, July 8th with our regular hours.”
OPEN EARLY JULY 4: “Mission Cantina (2343 California SW) will open early on July 4 at 9 AM for brunch—perfect for anyone heading to the West Seattle 4th of July Kids Parade or just looking for a great way to start the holiday.”
CLOSED JULY 4: “Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW) will be closed July 4th, returning to regular hours Saturday the 5th (10-8).”
CLOSED JULY 4: “Moon Room (5902 California SW; WSB sponsor) will be closed on July 4 and will reopen for regular hours July 5 from 11 am – 5 pm.”
CLOSED JULY 4: “Thunder Road Guitars (6400 California SW; WSB sponsor) will be closed 4th of July and will resume normal hours on the 5th.”
CLOSED JULY 3 & 4: “Lady Di Pet Chaperone (9037 35th SW) will be closed for pet day care July 3 & 4.”
HOLIDAY HOURS JULY 4: “West Seattle Grounds hours will be 7 am to 2 pm on July 4th.”
(WSB file photo)
Only five days until the Fourth of July! The biggest holiday event on the peninsula is the West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade, now presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association, 10 am Friday from 44th SW/Sunset SW [map]. This parade is for kids and their parents/caregivers/etc. – no pre-registration necessary, just show up! Just before the parade rolls out, organizers tell us, the national anthem will be sung this year by 12-year-old Lola Orza; ANA president Joanie Jacobs will speak briefly; and the parade’s founders will be special guests. The parade route will be the same as always, west/southwest to Atlantic, east on Atlantic, across California, then heading for Hamilton Viewpoint Park, where activities including sack races await, plus food/beverage/treat trucks and carts (listed here). The parade runs on volunteers and sponsors (also listed here – WSB is this year’s media sponsor). See you there!
(WSB photo from 2024 West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade)
The biggest scheduled event in West Seattle on the Fourth of July will again be the Kids’ Parade through North Admiral, and it’s only 10 days away, so we’re publishing another reminder! Kids of all ages and their families can be part of the parade just by showing up – the gathering point is 44th/Sunset [map], starting time is 10 am. The Admiral Neighborhood Association now presents this community-created tradition, which proceeds on feet and wheels (bikes, scooters, wagons, strollers) along a few blocks of North Admiral, then crosses California SW and ends at Hamilton Viewpoint Park for games, food and treat trucks, and sack races. It all usually wraps up about noon, so you have tons of time to move on to whatever else you’re doing on the holiday. The parade is powered by donations, volunteers, and sponsors (we’re the media sponsor), so if you would rather help than watch or participate, scroll down to the end of this page for the volunteering contact, and/or donate to ANA here!
Just a quick reminder before the day’s out – the Juneteenth holiday tomorrow (Thursday, June 19) will bring various closures, particularly in government-operated facilities. Seattle Public Library and King County Library System branches will all be closed; so will many Seattle Parks facilities. Juneteenth is also a US Postal Service holiday and banking holiday.
The Fourth of July is three weeks away. So we’re taking a moment for a quick reminder that the Admiral Neighborhood Association will again present a long-running holiday tradition, open to both participants and spectators!
The West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade will start from 44th/Sunset [map] at 10 am on Friday, July 4. Aside from the fire engine and famous blue pickup that lead the parade, it’s a non-motorized, show-up-and-participate extravaganza – winding across a few blocks in North Admiral before ending at Hamilton Viewpoint Park for a mini-family fun fair, including sack races, other kids’ activities, food/treat trucks, and usually a chance for a closer look at the aforementioned fire engine. It all wraps up around noon so you can move on to whatever you have planned for the rest of the day. (WSB is the parade’s media sponsor; if this is your first year and you wonder what it’s like, here’s our coverage – including video – of last year’s parade.)
(From WSB files, reader photo of fireworks debris collected post-Fourth at Walt Hundley Playfield)
Though the Fourth of July is still three weeks away, Seattle Parks has gone public with this year’s plan for keeping lights on at some fields to try to deter fireworks use. This year’s plan includes lights for July 3 and 4 at the same four West Seattle fields as last year, but this time the lights at the three synthetic-turf fields on the list will stay on an extra four hours. Here’s the announcement – we’ve excised the non-West Seattle locations:
Two of West Seattle’s artificial-turf fields, Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex and Madison Middle School, are owned by Seattle Public Schools, which has not announced its plans (we’re checking). NCSWAC had last year’s most significant fireworks-related damage.
Story by Tracy Record
Photos by Dave Gershgorn
For West Seattle Blog
From the small flags marking veterans’ graves, to the larger one behind the podium, the Stars and Stripes waved in the breeze that swept across Forest Lawn Cemetery during this afternoon’s brief Memorial Day ceremony.
American Legion Post 160 Commander Keith Hughes, an Army veteran, was the featured speaker, presenting what he described as a condensed version of the Legion’s annual message, reminding Americans of “true heroes.” Here’s part of what he said:
He declared that our freedom comes from those who fought for it, not from “the politicians,” and urged everyone to remember that. He concluded with the classic poem “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae.
Before and after his speech, Lexi Nguyen sang – the National Anthem to begin, “God Bless America” to conclude:
Emcee was Forest Lawn’s GM Greg Carlson, who offered gratitude to the 20+ people who showed up for the observance:
After just 15 minutes, the ceremony ended, while the flags atop veterans’ graves fluttered on:
This photo of a West Seattle Memorial Day ceremony is from Chad with Troop 282:
(Photo by E. Caron)
Scouts from Scouting America Troop 282 performed a flag ceremony in honor of Memorial Day for residents of SHAG Arrowhead Gardens this morning.
The troop meets Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9 at shelter 1 in Lincoln Park starting June 3rd. Come join us!
(WSB photo: Flags at Forest Lawn)
Here’s info you might find useful on this Memorial Day Monday:
TRANSIT
Metro: Sunday schedule
West Seattle Water Taxi and its shuttles: Regular weekday schedule
Washington State Ferries: Changes include two-boat weekend schedule for Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth
Sound Transit: Schedule changes here
Other services: See a list here
TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Our page highlighting local cameras is here
SDOT’s map with cameras and alerts from around the city is here
CLOSURES/CHANGES
Seattle Public Library facilities
Schools
Government offices
Banks
No charge for street parking in Seattle neighborhoods with city pay stations
OPEN
Highland Park Spraypark (11 am-8 pm, 1100 SW Cloverdale)
Colman Pool (noon-7 pm, on Lincoln Park shore, session schedule here)
SPECIAL EVENTS
*The traditional Memorial Day ceremony will be held at Forest Lawn (6701 30th SW), 2 pm, all welcome
*Final day for for Art on the Corner art sale to benefit nonprofit work, 8:30 am-3 pm (39th/Holden)
*Low-low tide today, -3.4 feet at 10:50 am. The scaled-back Seattle Aquarium beach naturalist program will be at Constellation Park (63rd/Beach) 9-11:30 am
*Holiday-weekend sale – Moon Room Shop and Wellness is “offering 15-20% off items in store and online” again today. Find Moon Room (a WSB sponsor) online here or in person at 5902 California SW, open 11 am-5 pm today
Anything else we should know/let others know about? Texting’s the best way to reach us today – 206-293-6302 – thank you!
Even here on the brink of summer, plans are being made for this year’s winter holidays. Artists and crafters are invited to apply now for this year’s Fauntleroy Art Show – here’s the announcement:
If you’ve been thinking about participating in this year’s Fauntleroy Art Show on Nov. 14-16, you have until Sept. 10 to apply.
(Wearable art by Gretchen Curtis, Harbor Island Yarnworks, at last year’s show – photo by Ana Cecilia Del Claro)
Hosted by Fauntleroy Church since 2008, the show has earned a reputation for showcasing the exceptional creativity and craftsmanship of local artists and artistic crafters.
Applicants in any medium must reside in or have studio space in West Seattle, Burien, South Park, Georgetown, or Vashon Island. Details and the application form are at fauntleroyucc.org/art-show.
If you are looking for a Memorial Day observance with deep roots in tradition, West Seattle’s Forest Lawn Cemetery will again host a remembrance ceremony on the holiday. The event returned last year for the first time post-pandemic, and the banner above, placed on the grassy slope along Sylvan Way, is a reminder that it will be back this year (which we confirmed recently by phone, so it’s been in our calendar). The ceremony honors those who gave their lives in service to our country and usually includes local. veterans. It’s at 2 pm Monday on the green across from the cemetery’s building at 6701 30th SW.
While we put together our full report on this morning’s biggest-ever West Seattle 5K, here’s news of another 5K coming up just before the holiday weekend: The Memorial Day 5K on Thursday at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), one of several holiday-related events – here’s the announcement:
South Seattle College’s Veterans Student Center will host a 5K walk/run in observance of Memorial Day 2025 on Thursday, May 22 at 1:00 pm. The event is open to students, staff, faculty, and the local community. Course map:
Come together in a show of support and remembrance. Whether you’re a veteran, related to one, or simply wish to honor those who served, this event is for you.
Register here: forms.office.com/r/MaPGX4p9c6?origin=lprLink. T-shirts and light refreshments will be provided.
Additional Memorial Day activities at South Seattle College will include:
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Flag Ceremony | 7:30 AM
Join us for a solemn and respectful flag-raising ceremony.Miniature Flag Display
A special flag tribute will be on display throughout the day on the “little lawn” near the Jerry Brockey Building. Take a moment to visit and reflect.5K Run/Walk | 1:00 PM (registration required)
Thursday, May 29, 2025
A Salute to Veterans Event
This special event brings together students, staff, and veterans to reflect on the legacy of those who gave their lives in military service. The program will feature guest speakers, a moment of reflection, and a barbecue to foster community and connection. More details to follow.
We’ll update this story next week when the time/place for that event is announced.
Video, photos and story by Jason Grotelueschen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
Kids and families flocked to the south meadow at Lincoln Park on Saturday morning for West Seattle’s biggest annual egg hunts, sponsored and organized by Eastridge Church and featuring 15,000 treat-filled eggs.
The slight drizzle and overcast skies were no match for the prevailing Easter spirit, as families began lining up to check-in and get their designated hunt bags, divided into age groups:
Eastridge has a campus in Issaquah and also a West Seattle campus (4500 39th Ave SW), and on Saturday the organizers including pastor Craig Mathison welcomed attendees to the Lincoln Park hunt:
…as prospective hunters and families began taking their places around the two fields that event volunteers had set up with thousands of eggs each:
Here’s video of the first wave of young hunters (with parental help allowed): Lincoln Park — Eastridge Church egg hunt 2025 (group 1).
And following a short break to allow volunteers to restock each field, here’s the second wave (kids only): Lincoln Park — Eastridge Church egg hunt 2025 (group 2):
In each group, one lucky participant was able to find an egg containing a “golden ticket” to exchange for a large Easter basket:
Read MoreWith Easter just 10 days away, local churches are sending info for our seasonal list of services – including Holy Week – and other special events. If yours hasn’t, there’s still time; send the dates/times/brief descriptions to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you! (Here’s what we have so far. Several plan egg hunts, which we’ll be cross-referencing in a separate list before this weekend.)
P.S. Passover starts this weekend and we’ll list any community events we get word of, too.
(Photo by Jerry Simmons)
6:02 AM: Good morning and welcome to Monday, February 17th, Presidents Day. Here’s what you should know:
TRANSPORTATION
Transit – Regular Water Taxi service today; Metro is on a regular weekday schedule too; no planned state-ferry changes; here’s the Sound Transit holiday plan
Traffic cameras – Here’s our page of West Seattle-relevant cameras; the citywide map is here
Parking – No charge today for pay-station spaces on city streets in neighborhoods with them
OTHER SERVICES
Schools – Closed (for some, including Seattle Public Schools, no classes all week – mid-winter break)
Libraries – Closed
Parks facilities – Here’s what’s closed and what’s open
Mail – Holiday for most USPS facilities/services
Banks – Holiday
WEATHER
Intermittent rain, high in the mid- to upper 40s.
EVENTS
Check the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar to see our list of regular Monday night happenings.
If you see news – including traffic trouble – please call or text 206-293-6302 when you can do so safely – thank you!
(WSB photos by Dave Gershgorn)
The tumultuous midday weather didn’t stop the celebration at West Seattle’s Vietnamese Cultural Center this afternoon – just forced a bit of a delay until the Lion Dance to commemorate the arrival of the Year of the Snake:
(Vovinam Burien performed this year’s Lion Dance.) The historic Vietnamese flag was also raised for the holiday, known as Tết, with South Vietnam military veterans in attendance:
Also visiting for the celebration, new citywide City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (below with center director Ducly Bui):
The festivities included food:
And a group photo:
You can visit the Vietnamese Cultural Center most Saturdays, noon-3 pm, at 2236 SW Orchard; watch the center’s website for dates of other celebrations.
ADDED SUNDAY: Thanks to Lynda Bui for Lion Dance video!
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