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SUMMER FEST: What year-round local businesses tell us they’re offering in The Junction this weekend
July 10, 2026 11:30 am
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

West Seattle Sumer Fest has 200 vendors this year – but also dozens of year-round local businesses, so we published an open call for info on what they’re up to for festival weekend. Here are the ones we’ve heard from so far, in reverse alphabetical order:

TIP TOP ICE CREAM

Tip Top Ice Cream will be at Summer Fest all weekend with our New Zealand style real-fruit ice cream, and we’re excited that it’s a chance for people from all over West Seattle to visit us in the Junction, since our home base is usually over at Highland Park Corner Store.

We’ll be serving out of the Sweet Ride, our branded ice cream bike, with a full lineup of blended ice cream cups and chocolate chipwiches. And for folks who stock up, if you buy 4 items we’ll toss in a free Tip Top coin purse.

THE WORKS SEATTLE (new Junction business)

We’ll be outside the new shop all weekend (4540 California, the old e-bike space). We’ll have hands-on maker bar projects along with our DIY Kits and retail:

– Friday painted pots + succulents ($10)
– Saturday kids keychains ($10) and adult bag charms ($20)
– Sunday mason jar magnets ($5)

THE SUMMERLAND (moving to The Junction)

We’re opening our doors during West Seattle Summer Fest, and we’d love to meet you.

Step into the lobby, take a peek inside our new space, claim your free class, and grab a Summerland sticker while you’re here.

📍 4411 California Ave SW, suite 100
(across from the Post Office) across from Main Stage

Saturday, July 11 | 11 AM–6 PM
Sunday, July 12 | 10 AM–5 PM

Whether you’ve been following our journey or are just discovering us for the first time, this is the perfect chance to see what The Summerland is all about.

PRIMORDIAL SOUP (festival booth 159)

I am a West Seattle artist, and Summerfest will be my first outdoor festival debut. I work full time as a West Seattle Special Education Instructional Assistant, and so getting Primordial Soup has been a labor of love over the past few years.

Primordial Soup is focused on nature and creatures, with the aim to stray into mythos and the mystic in the near future. I am a solo artist, and everything at Summerfest will have been directly handmade or designed by me. Over the years, I have had a variety of jobs including being a head art teacher in Tokyo, Japan, a graphic designer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and an animator/background artist for various projects including award-winning ‘Marcel: King of Tervuren” by Tom Schroeder. As a result of these wonderful experiences, I have a large interest in many forms of art. I focus currently in watercolor painting, wax art, linocut, illustration, woodburning, and am re-visiting clay.

PAPER BOAT BOOKSELLERS (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)

We’ll have a book sale on selected titles Friday-Sunday (out in the lobby) and all Taschen Bibliotcheca Art Books are 30% off.

FOURTH EMERALD GAMES (4517 California SW)

For this weekend only, get a three-day gaming pass for only $35 dollars! Come and play Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, Wii, N64, Gamecube, and so much more for one low price ALL WEEKEND!

Gaming Raffle! Our booth (right outside our window) will host a raffle you can enter for $5. You could win fabulous prizes like free Pokemon games, party rentals, tournament entries, and more! But for $2 more, you can participate in our raffle challenge! Beat a video-gaming challenge of our choice and you can win up to five raffle entries!

Wild Pokemon have been spotted in business all over the Junction! Help us catch ’em all in Safari Junction! This Pokemon-themed scavenger hunt is available for FREE and may even net you some sweet Pokemon goodies!

Our Gemathon tournament is happening on July 11! Come and compete in three different games — Mario Kart Wii, Pokken Tournament, and Halo — and prove you’ve got what it takes! The winner will receive a prize pack courtesy of us!
Register now! https://www.start.gg/tournament/the-fourth-emerald-anniversary-gemathon/details

Prize Pack Includes:
30% off of a brand-new NINTENDO SWITCH 2
3 months of Chaotix Crew – Silver Tier Membership
$50 Gift card to Fourth Emerald Games
2 free Day Passes to Fourth Emerald Games for you and a friend

DARBY WINERY (SW Alaska just west of California)

Glass Pour Specials at the Darby Winery Tasting Room in The Junction…
Rosé on Tap … $8/gl
Rosé of Cabernet Franc … $10/gl
White Wine By the Glass… $10/gl
Reds on Tap … $12/gl
Junction – $14/gl
Rosé Spritz – $12/gl | $10/gl (members)

(we are offering glass pours and bottle service only for the weekend (no tastings) and we have a patio set up going ALL SummerFest Weekend too

4 Bottle Pack Specials:
Porch Pack – 4 bottles of white/rosé wine for $99 ($89 for members) – a $118 value
Grill Pack – 4 bottles (1 white wine/3 red wine) for $110 ($98 for members) – a $130 value

Our Summer Fest Hours:
Fri: 1-9 pm
Sat: 12-9 pm
Sun: 12-5 pm

As a sponsor of the West Seattle Summer Fest our wine is also featured in the Beer Garden and the Food Park (Porch)

CORNER POCKET (downstairs off California SW just north of SW Alaska)

Corner Pocket will be having daily raffles.
You get one raffle ticket with every drink purchase to go toward that day’s raffle.

Friday night:
10:00 p.m. raffle

Saturday night:
10:00 p.m. raffle with grand prize of a Sierra Nevada yeti cooler

Sunday night
8:00 p.m. raffle

All weekend long $7 Sierra Nevada summerfest drafts Plus other drink specials
As well as free Seattle-themed trivia Sunday and free pool all day on Sunday

AVEA GLOW

Avea Glow is a local, sustainable, all-natural handcrafted skincare brand. While we do not yet have a physical storefront, I am a West Seattle Junction resident, and all of our products are made locally here.

We’ll be at the Fest all weekend near the intersection of California Ave SW and SW Alaska St, right in front of Junction 47 Apartments, with our handcrafted vegan body melts and elixirs.

To make the experience even more fun, we’ll have complimentary refreshing drink specials inspired by our signature scents to help customers cool down during the hot festival days.

We’re also planning a few in-person specials, including a prize wheel with discounts, free stickers, and other small giveaways.

We’d love for festival attendees to stop by, enjoy a refreshing scent-inspired drink, try our products, and learn more about Avea Glow.

Any other year-round West Seattle businesses – whether bricks-and-mortar or Junction booth-based – got info to share? Email us ASAP, westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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Summer Fest and more on the list for your West Seattle Friday!
July 10, 2026 9:45 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

Today’s marquee event, of course, is West Seattle Summer Fest, day 1. Here’s what’s where:

Festival hours today are 1 pm to 8 pm (with main-stage music running later). We’ll be on site in the Info Booth reporting on the festival all three days as usual. In the meantime, here are key links:

Music lineups (main stage, starting at 4 pm, and The Big Dark Corner, starting at 6 pm)
Vendor lineup
Food and drink info
Kids Zone info (including Saturday’s Teen Night event)

See you at Summer Fest! Now, here’s what else is on the peninsula list for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

HOPE SCHOOL RUMMAGE SALE: 10 am-1 pm at the north campus – info in our calendar listing. (4100 SW Genesee)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Open 10 am-3 pm on the north end of the main campus of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).

BABY STORY TIME: 11 am at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).

MOON ROOM SALE: Today, Saturday, and Sunday in honor of the festival weekend!

Moon Room Summer Fest Sale!
Friday July 10- Sunday July 12
15% off In Person & Online

Moon Room (WSB sponsor) is open 11 am-6 pm today at 5902 California SW.

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

WADING POOLS: Hiawatha (2700 California SW) and Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW) are open noon-5:30 pm today, Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open noon-7 pm.

COLMAN POOL CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: Second day of three-day swim-meet closure.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: 12:30-2 pm, practice with other adult learners at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

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.

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Songwriters’ Showcase at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW), 6-8 pm, no cover, all ages.

KENYON HALL CABARET: Monthly drag show 6:30 pm (7904 35th SW), all ages.

SOCCER: West Seattle Junction FC is home, 7 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), vs. Snohomish United.

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Heated Rivalry listening party, 7 pm, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

NO SHOW TONIGHT AT THE SKYLARK: Per the calendar.

SPINNING: Revelry Room has an outdoor DJ stage for Summmer Fest (outside sibling Jet City Labs at 4547 California SW), spinning lineup here, throughout the evening.

‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, “’70s Disco & Funk Skate with DJ Slayground, 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.

MEGASTAR KARAOKE: 9 pm at Max’s Triangle Pub (9454 Delridge Way SW).

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!

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Late ‘spring cleaning’? The Mount seeking ‘household treasures’ to help fund patio overhaul
July 10, 2026 9:00 am
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news

We’ve mentioned the patio project at The Mount (WSB sponsor) – here are two ways to lend a hand:

With City and State permits recently signed off, Providence Mount St. Vincent is moving forward with the construction for their patio renovation to increase the quality of life of their residents and to provide a welcoming space for visitors and guests. But they need your help to get to the finish line! Thanks to our generous community, The Mount’s Foundation has raised 85% of our $450,000 fundraising goal to cover the improvements.

Their very own on-site Emilie’s Treasures Thrift Shop will dedicate all sales revenue from July to the campaign. We invite you to stop by and find some unique treasures for yourself or to gift to a special person.

(Quick tip for you, Emilie’s is known for their unique jewels and lovely décor pieces!)

Don’t want to shop but have things to donate? Perfect! Emilie’s Treasures volunteers will be on site two Saturdays in July accepting drive-up/ride-up drop-off donations.

Drive-Up/Ride-Up Drop-Off – Dates and Times

Saturday, July 11 & 18
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

4831 35th Ave SW

See map for directions:

Accepted Items for Donation

· Jewelry (our favorite item!)
· Clothing and accessories (clean/freshly laundered in adult sizes only)
· Shoes (new or slightly used)
· Household items (kitchenware and linens. (We do not accept dish sets)
· Glassware, Vases, Collectables, Knick-Knacks, small pictures and frames
· Seasonal items and decorations
· Clean Linens (in good condition)

We do not accept donations of food, medical supplies or furniture. Thank you in advance for your donation!

Questions? Please call Jessica at 206-938-6194.

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Friday watch, with West Seattle Summer Fest street closures and bus reroutes
July 10, 2026 6:55 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:55 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, July 10, 2026, and West Seattle Summer Fest begins this afternoon.

WEST SEATTLE SUMMER FEST STREET CLOSURES, BUS REROUTES

Streets are closed and buses are rerouted for the Friday-Saturday-Sunday festival in The Junction. The festival is on California SW from SW Genesee to SW Edmunds, on SW Oregon (closed for the first time) from midblock just west of California to midblock just east of it (alley to alley), and on SW Alaska between 42nd and 44th. The streets will remain closed to motor vehicles until festival breakdown is complete late Sunday night. (Here’s the official festival map.)

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

Today’s forecast is partly sunny, high in the low 70s. Sunrise was at 5:21 am today; sunset will be at 9:07 pm.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule, except for the festival-zone reroutes as mentioned above.

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays (tonight!) and Saturdays.

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

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

A few from the SDOT map:

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:

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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VIDEO: The Head and The Heart at Easy Street Records on West Seattle Summer Fest Eve 2026
July 10, 2026 12:35 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

(Photos and video by WSB contributor Anne Higuera)

To celebrate the new vinyl release of a 15-year-old recording, The Head and The Heart appeared at Easy Street Records on Thursday night during West Seattle Summer Fest Eve. The “Live at Neumo’s” record is an Easy Street exclusive, and purchase was required for admission to the in-store show during which three of the band’s members performed, with the others joining them for Q&A afterward. That was moderated by Easy Street proprietor Matt Vaughan, who introduced the band and talked about how they started as a “consignment band”:

Members share a bit of history too – our video below is their song “Down in the Valley,” which singer Jonathan Russell explained was inspired about a night shortly after he moved to Seattle from Virginia, when he was stranded at a bar in Fremont and ended up walking seven hours to the Central District:

Russell, Charity Rose Thielen, and Matt Gervais played the songs, and then were joined by bandmates for the Q&A.

Russell answered a question about how songwriting has changed for the band over time, and mentioned that, though they don’t all live in they plan to gather in Seattle this fall to work on a new album, though he acknowledged it’s hard to just be able to work together for a couple of weeks and have it be productive. “To take a week or 2 and meet up and just hope that things are working and firing and sometimes it doesn’t, sometimes it does … And I think, you know, this band basically merged out of a collective mindset. We’ve remained like a democratic band in terms of, you know, sharing, splitting everything equally … movement within that collective … but at the heart of who we are, we’re a real band (where) everyone kind of contributes and steps up in different ways in terms of the right writing and performance … And so it’s going to be amazing.”

Admission to the performance was contingent on the purchase of the band’s new vinyl album, The Head and The Heart Live at Neumo’s, recorded in 2011. “What prompted the release of a 15-year-old recording?” asked Easy Street’s Vaughan. Several band members took turns answering. They said they felt insecure about it in the immediate aftermath, so “it was put away for a long time,” until they started working on their 15th anniversary package and ended up talking with Sub Pop about making the custom release. “It’s such a fun listen to go back and eel the energy from that time … it was such a hurricane, it was like a whirlwind that was happening in this city around us and it’s such a good document now. So I’m just proud that we kept it …”

Besides the capacity crowd inside, people gathered in the carless-for-the-festival street, and the windows were opened after a while so they could listen in as the music rolled out.

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WEST SEATTLE COYOTES: Two sightings within one hour
July 9, 2026 11:59 pm
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 |   Coyotes | West Seattle news | Wildlife

Before Thursday ends, two coyote sightings within one hour of each other in separate West Seattle neighborhoods.

ARBOR HEIGHTS: Amanda sent that one just before 8:30 am, saying it was right outside Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club.

HIGH POINT: Susan sent that one before 9:20 am, saying it was at Morgan and Lanham.

See our 19 years of archived coyote sightings here.

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VIDEO, PHOTOS: West Seattle Summer Fest Eve 2026
July 9, 2026 7:14 pm
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 |   West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

7:14 PM: A highlight of West Seattle Summer Fest Eve 2026 so far – Walk-All-Ways became Dance-All-Ways right after Jennifer Cepeda‘s DancePowered dancers put on a show:

(WSB video, added 9:40 pm)
They’ll do it again at California/Alaska at noon Saturday. Summer Fest Eve is a chance for you to wander The Junction while crews set up for the three-day festival, which starts at 1 pm Friday:

The main stage on California between Oregon and Genesee is where you’ll see full slates of live music Friday and Saturday, and the Farmers’ Market pn Sunday. Tonight is also West Seattle Art Walk night – Dolly is crocheting outside VAIN:

Carmen Leslie is the guest artist at Verity CU:

(added) Carolyn Autenrieth is showing her work at CAPERS Home (WSB sponsor):

Many Junction food/beverage venues already have their outdoor cafés set up:

It’s a night to just hang out and/or wander with your friends:

Or if you feel like sharing your opinions, SDOT has a table in front of KeyBank until 8 pm with info about the new Junction parking study we reported on last week (with an online survey that’s open until July 27):

Right across SW Alaska, a line waited for tonight’s special sold-out performance by The Head and The Heart at Easy Street Records (free to buyers of the ESR-exclusive vinyl).

More on that later (in a separate story)!

9:54 PM: Some other Summer Fest Eve live music – we happened onto Aurora Ave at the KeyBank corner (which will be The Big Dark Corner, a performance space programmed by West Seattle’s own The Big Dark Records, during the festival):

And here’s a bit of The Disbarred Owls‘ set at the Elliott Bay Brewing festival café:

Check in here often during the festival – we’ll be on site for the duration, with lots of updates, info, photos, as it unfolds.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: West Seattle Junction street closures begin for Summer Fest setup
July 9, 2026 4:54 pm
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 |   West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

The barricades are up, and California Avenue SW is clear of motor vehicles in the heart of The Junction:

These lanes [map] won’t be empty long – it’s time to start setting up for West Seattle Summer Fest, which officially begns at 1 pm tomorrow – not just the vendor booths, stage, and Kids Zone, but also the year-round businesses’ sidewalk cafés, and more. Summer Fest Eve will also feature music and art, as previewed here last night, so we’ll be there this evening to report on what’s happening.

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ROAD WORK ALERT: Delridge Way median mowing, weeding this Saturday
July 9, 2026 4:32 pm
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 |   Delridge | West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

(Screenshot from Delridge/Juneau traffic cam)

Just in from SDOT:

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will perform median maintenance and invasive weed removal along Delridge Way SW on Saturday, July 11, to help maintain healthy landscaping and support long-term plant health.

What: Median mowing and invasive weed maintenance by SDOT Urban Forestry crews.

When: Saturday, July 11th from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where: Delridge Way SW between SW Hudson Street and Puget Boulevard SW.

Why: Crews will cut back invasive weeds and maintain the landscaped median to help establish healthy ground cover and support long-term plant health.

Travel impacts:

*Drivers should expect lane shifts and minor delays while crews are working.
*No parking will be permitted on either side of Delridge Way SW within the work zone from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Please use caution when traveling through the area and follow directions from crews and traffic control.

For questions about the work reach out to SDOT Customer Care: 206-684-ROAD (7623) or 684-Road@seattle.gov

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Ever wanted to try Camp Long’s high ropes course The Enchantments? Here’s your chance to explore – and help
July 9, 2026 2:58 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

(Photo courtesy Seattle Parks)

The Camp Long Advisory Council is raising money for programs and evets by offering you the chance to try one of the park’s unique features, its high ropes course The Enchantments. As a fundraiser, they’re opening two sessions on each of three Saturdays – July 11 and August 1 and 22, 9 am-noon and 1 pm-4 pm each day. Participants must be at least 12 years old. Suggested donation is $75 per person. You can read more about it and register here.

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FOLLOWUP: Here’s when West Seattle (Admiral) Library’s three-month closure to install air conditioning will start
July 9, 2026 1:03 pm
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 |   West Seattle libraries | West Seattle news

(Photo from spl.org)

1:03 PM: Back in March, we reported that the West Seattle (Admiral) Library was preparing for a three-month closure this year to install long-awaited air conditioning. The start date has just been announced, in a message to local library users:

The Seattle Public Library’s West Seattle Branch (2306 42nd Ave. SW) will be closed from Sunday, August 9 until early November 2026 for the installation of a modern, electric HVAC system to provide air conditioning and improved ventilation, prevent unscheduled branch closures during hot weather, and significantly reduce carbon emissions.

Service Impacts
Saturday, August 8 will be the last day of service at the West Seattle Branch before its temporary closure. The branch book return will be locked and its parking lot will be inaccessible for the duration of the project.

The historic 116-year-old library is one of five SPL branches installing new HVAC systems with a federal grant that we noted two years ago.

ADDED 3:07 PM: Some added information from the news release just sent by SPL:

Patrons may continue selecting the Fremont and West Seattle branches as pickup locations for new holds through Wednesday, July 29. On Thursday, July 30, these locations will be temporarily removed as options for new holds. You will be able to select them again when the branches reopen. You may change your preferred pickup location for new holds anytime through your online account.

On Friday, July 31, all pending Fremont Branch holds will be transferred to the Ballard Branch, and all pending West Seattle Branch holds will be transferred to the High Point Branch.

If you have holds pending for either the Fremont Branch or West Seattle Branch and prefer they be transferred to a different branch for pickup, please ask a Library staff member for assistance, call the Library at 206-386-4636, or reach out online through Ask Us.

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BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Grand opening Saturday for West Seattle expansion of NW Fitness Project
July 9, 2026 12:24 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

(Photo courtesy Northwest Fitness Project)

When Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor) announced its plan to move to The Admiral District, proprietor Frank Gross also said he already had a tenant for the old TRG site in Morgan Junction – NW Fitness Project, which we first heard from a year ago when they were considering a different West Seattle spot. Now they’re ready to open their doors at 6400 California SW and plan to do o with a 9 am-2 pm open house this Saturday (July 11). Part of the festivities, as announced by NWFP:

… Paying homage to Thunder Road Guitars, training team member and musical talent Camaira Metz takes the stage at 12 pm. Two free classes will anchor the Open house schedule, though only the 11 am session still has open spots so anyone hoping to sweat that morning should RSVP and book here before slots fill up. Plenty of chances to enter their raffle featuring prizes from LSKD, LMNT, Ascent Protein Powder, Lei & Mar, as well as 5 class packages and merch from NWFP..

The NWFP team has spent the past month building out the space by hand: restoring the original ceiling joists, upgrading the bathroom, and outfitting the floor with new equipment from Rogue and Perform Better. This Saturday, that work is open to the neighborhood, and the whole community is invited in.

West Seattle is led by co-owner and General Manager Jeremy Stewart, alongside Executive Trainer and Youth Athletic Director Steven Pust, and Peak Trainer and Physical Therapist Jacob Millsap. All three are also longtime West Seattle residents. …

NWFP also is sponsoring West Seattle Summer Fest and will have a booth at the festival.

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SUMMER FEST: Is your local business planning something special?Tell us!
July 9, 2026 11:37 am
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 |   West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

While West Seattle Summer Fest features many visiting vendors, the year-round West Seattle Junction merchants are at the heart of the festival – which started decades ago as a “sidewalk sale” for businesses, and continues as a festival presented by the merchants’ association. We’ll again be reporting on Summer Fest on-site all weekend, based at the Info Booth, and we want to be sure we don’t miss chances to spotlight local businesses – so if yours is having a Summer Fest sale, special, giveaway, activity, etc., please tell us about it so we can mention it! westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302 – thank you, and we’ll see you at Summer Fest on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!

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Summer Fest Eve, Art Walk, more for your West Seattle Thursday!
July 9, 2026 9:58 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Newest image from SDOT camera at California/Alaska)

The Junction is at the heart of everything tonight, getting ready for West Seattle Summer Fest, and that’s part of our highlight list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks to everyone who sends events for us to share!):

THURSDAY KAYAK CLUB: 10 am with Alki Kayak Tours at Seacrest (1660 Harbor SW) – details here if you want to set a reminder to join up next week!

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, reopening today after a break. North end of SSC campus (6000 16th SW).

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Daily-splashing season at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm, rain or shine.

COLMAN POOL CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: Today through Saturday, the saltwater pool at Lincoln Park is closed to public use because of swim-meet activity.

WADING POOLS: With sunshine and 70-degree weather expected this afternoon, these wading pools will be open in West Seattle – Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW) and Hiawatha (2700 California SW), 12-5:30 pm, and Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), 12-7 pm,

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: From newbie to pro, all levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today. (Even if you just want to know so you can go listen!) Often C & P Coffee, we’re told (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY: 1 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), watch the France vs. Morocco quarterfinal match.

STRESS REDUCTION & CALMING TECHNIQUES: 1:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), learn about them from a healer.

ICE-CREAM SOCIAL: At 2:30 pm, you’re invited to The Kenney (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW) for a free ice-cream treat.

DROP-IN CHESS CANCELED: The regular High Point Library Thursday event is NOT happening today.

WEST SEATTLE SUMMER FEST EVE: After the streets in the heart of The Junction close at 4 pm, local venues start getting ready for a special informal night of pre-festival fun – sidewalk cafés, music, and more – see our preview!

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: In The Junction and elsewhere, dozens of venues around West Seattle are hosting art and/or offering food/drink specials, 5-9 pm. See where to visit by using this map – click on a spot to get venue/artist info.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two Thursday night events at HPCS this week – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Classic Eats.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HELP HARVEST FOOD: Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon) needs volunteers to help harvest fresh food that will be donated to food banks (and you can take some home too). Just be there 5-7 pm!

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 5-8 pm for your tool-borrowing needs. (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor), for wine by the glass or bottle. It’s a stop on the West Seattle Art Walk, too, continuing to feature a West Seattle Art Tour preview.

POKEMON LEAGUE: 6 pm Thursdays at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs) – bring your own console.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm, starting from Good Society (California SW and SW Lander), you’re welcome to join the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run OR track workout.

DUSTY THURSDAYS AT TIM’S: 6-9 pm, The Dusty 45s preceded by Monty Banks, outdoors, all ages, no cover, donations accepted for the musicians. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)

THE HEAD AND THE HEART AT EASY STREET, SOLD OUT: If you did get a ticket, this is your reminder that the band’s special in-store show to celebrate an Easy Street vinyl exclusive is at 7 pm tonight. (4559 California SW)

TRIVIA AT THE VOID: 7:30 pm, with prizes, at The Void (5048 California SW).

AT REVELRY ROOM: Tonight’s musical event at Revelry Room (4547 California SW) features DJ Supreme La Rock starting at 8 pm.

KARAOKE AT MAX’S TRIANGLE PUB: 9 pm to close. (9454 Delridge Way SW)

Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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SPORTS: Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club’s visiting coach arrives to level up your tennis skills
July 9, 2026 9:04 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS & Sports

Interested in – or already playing – tennis? The Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club asked us to share this opportunity with you:

(Pictured left to right are Youth Coaches and Tennis Pros: Mason, Nick, Siggy, Caerwyn, Clara, Honora)

If you’re looking to start or refine tennis skills, or meet other tennis players, look no further! Top-notch Adult and Youth/Junior Tennis instruction is available in West Seattle (no more driving across the Bridge!) Caerwyn Evans, Founder & Tennis Pro of WynTennis Academy, and his coaching staff (Siggy Menzel & Josh Bailin) will be at “The Arb” through August 31st. Arbor Heights Swim & Tennis Club is fortunate to have partnered with WynTennis to bring their dynamic and fun squad to the PNW. Caerwyn was recently awarded the Manager of the Year for Coachella Valley and he is excited to be teaching in the northwest to escape the desert heat. Classes are open to non-members! Additional info and registration can be found here.

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Thursday watch, with West Seattle Summer Fest street closures and bus reroutes
July 9, 2026 6:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

9:55 AM: Two-vehicle crash on eastbound bridge by 1st Avenue exit. No injuries. Police say the vehicles are driveable and will clear the scene shortly.

Earlier:

6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, July 9, 2026.

WEST SEATTLE SUMMER FEST STREET CLOSURES, BUS REROUTES

Setup for the Friday-Saturday-Sunday festival in The Junction starts this afternoon, with street closures starting around 4 pm and bus reroutes – detailed here – beginning at 2. The festival will be on California SW from SW Genesee to SW Edmunds, on SW Oregon from midblok west of California to midblock east of it (alley to alley), and on SW Alaska between 42nd and 44th.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

Today’s forecast starts as partly sunny, then clearing, high in the mid-70s. Sunrise was at 5:21 am today; sunset will be at 9:07 pm.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule, except for the reroutes starting this afternoon in The Junction, as mentioned above.

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.

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

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

A few from the SDOT map:

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:

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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PREVIEW: West Seattle Summer Fest Eve 2026 is tomorrow! Here’s what to know
July 8, 2026 9:40 pm
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 |   West Seattle Art Walk | West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

After the streets close and buses start diverting tomorrow afternoon in advance of West Seattle Summer Fest, the stage will be set for what might be the biggest Summer Fest Eve yet in The Junction. Lots will be going on – topping the list, fans of The Head and The Heart will crowd into Easy Street Records for their live in-store show at 7 p. Please note, it’s SOLD OUT – tickets were free, first-come first-served, to buyers of an ESR-exclusive vinyl version of their new album. But as with most Easy Street shows, there’ll no doubt be a crowd outside.

That’s not the only live music planned – we got a note late today from Phil with West Seattle band The Disbarred Owls:

Elliott Bay Brewing is hosting our band, The Disbarred Owls for West Seattle Summer Fest Eve, July 9 from 6-9 PM. We are five guys, all from West Seattle, who play a mix of familiar and not so familiar cover songs. From L-R; me, Philip Kelley on bass & vocals, Brent Sindelar guitar, Jerry Stein guitar and lead vocals, Mike Goldfine drums, and Mr. David Sorey on keys. Jerry and I have been EBB patrons since they opened, and that’s a long time ago. We’re excited!!

We heard a rumor at least one other local band might be there too … Even if live music isn’t what you’re looking for, how about art? Summer Fest Eve always coincides with the July West Seattle Art Walk, and this is the one Art Walk of the year when you can walk in the street as you wander from venue to venue. Here’s the map showing who’s participating and spotlighting some of the artists’ displays – among them, Carolyn Autenrieth at CAPERS Home (WSB sponsor) – as well as the food/beverage venues offering Art Walk specials. Many of the local year-round restaurants/bars planning outdoor cafés for Summer Fest will set them up tomorrow, so you can enjoy outdoor dining/drinking Thursday night too.

IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION INFO, STARTING ON SUMMER FEST EVE

*Bus reroutes will start as early as 2 pm Thursday, per Metro advisories – you can find them all here; click through to get full details such as stop relocations.

*Parking restrictions will be enforced, so get your car out of the festival zone before the streets start closing around 4 pm.

*Remember that the Oregon/California intersection will be closed to vehicles for the first time, so the festival zone will stretch continuously on California from Genesee to Edmunds. SW Alaska will be closed to motor vehicles from 42nd to 44th, and the SW Oregon closure will be “alley to alley” – stopping short of 42nd and 44th to preserve access for the residential buildings on those streets.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: About the big police response at 48th/Alaska
July 8, 2026 8:55 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Thanks for the tip. Here’s what the sizable police response at 48th SW and SW Alaska was about, according to police radio: Someone reported a car with its engine running and a sleeping or passed-out man inside. When police finally were able to check it out, they discovered it was a stolen car. The man was still inside. So they called for backup and set up devices so the man, when awakened, couldn’t drive away. They eventually took him into custody. The car was described as a 2018 gray Toyota RAV4.

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Hillside fire between Myers Way and Highway 509
July 8, 2026 8:25 pm
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 |   West Seattle fires | West Seattle news

A traffic camera looking southward over Highway 509 captured the column of smoke from a fire burning on what’s described as a hillside between Myers Way at 101st – south of the city-limit line – and southbound Highway 509. Before its location was pinpointed, Seattle Fire crews were dispatched as well as King County units; one West Seattle engine is reported to be still on scene helping.

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MORE SUMMER MUSIC: See the lineup for Admiral Block Party 2026! Plus, last call for vendors
July 8, 2026 4:00 pm
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 |   West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, 2025 Admiral Block Party)

Before we get back to West Seattle Summer Fest previews – we just received the music lineup for next month’s Admiral Block Party! It’s expanding this year to start with acoustic music on Friday afternoon/evening and then the full day/night of music on Saturday. From the Admiral Neighborhood Association, which organizes the Block Party:

Friday, August 21st, Acoustic Mainstage

3 pm – Ashton Wecker
4 pm – Self Doubt
5 pm – Ben Bruce
6 pm – MoonGirl
7 pm – Acoustic Crisis
8 pm – close – local DJ

Saturday, August 22nd

11 am – WS Ukelele Players
12 pm – Sad Dad Autumn
1 pm – School of Rock
2 pm – Troy Aylesworth
3 pm – Billy Rosewarne
4 pm – The Royal Oui
5 pm – Not Dead Yet
6 pm – Bad Honey
7 pm – DAD Band
8 pm – NOVACHROME

And don’t forget, the ANA has another big music event ahead, the three-concert AMP series, starting next week. Back to the Block Party, one more message: “We are nearly out of vendor spots. There are 2 weeks to go to join us or when everything is full. People can go to this link to join us!”

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FOLLOWUP: Not quite ‘move-in time’ at new Alki Elementary School
July 8, 2026 2:59 pm
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(WSB photo, Monday, 59th SW side of new Alki ES)

Though the previous update had said Seattle Public Schools was hoping to start “move-in” at the new Alki Elementary School this week, it’s going to be a little while longer, according to an update today:

Our team is focused on the last elements of the interior work: final cleaning, punch list
items, commissioning the heating and ventilation systems, commissioning the automated doors and security systems,
and completing the remaining work at Whale Tail Park.

We anticipate that the building will get its final inspection and approval by the City of Seattle in mid-July.

Reminder: the South Alki Playground will remain under construction throughout the summer.

As we first reported last week, the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new school is set for 10:30 am Wednesday, August 26.

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New at 2026 West Seattle Summer Fest: Four game options for Teen Night!
July 8, 2026 1:12 pm
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We are now just two days away now from the peninsula’s biggest party of the year, West Seattle Summer Fest in The Junction! We’ve been spotlighting some of what’s new this year, so right now we’re going to shine the light on Teen Night, a ticketed event this Saturday – here’s how festival organizers at the West Seattle Junction Association explain it:

Calling all teens (and parents who love seeing their kids have an unforgettable time) — this is the night you don’t want to miss during Summer Fest 2026.

Parents, you can feel good knowing your teens are in a safe, welcoming environment while you enjoy the Main Stage music and beverage garden from 8-9:30 pm on Saturday night, July 11th. We have four fun programming choices sure to thrill your teen.

• Mario Kart Race by 4th Emerald Games. Teams compete against each other for first place.
• Escape Room by Surelock Escapes – 13th Floor. Haunted tales and lost treasures. *Room shakes under controlled environment and may cause slight unsteadiness*
• Escape Room by Surelock Escapes – Spell Struck. Hidden mysterious woods and witches. *Players must climb a flight of stairs, and be able to bend/crawl*
• Board Games by The Missing Piece. A variety of your favorite board games along with snacks

$48 per teen – TICKETS HERE

More Summer Fest previews to come – including Summer Fest Eve tomorrow night after the streets close for setup!

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West Seattle’s ‘Little STP’ ride returns Sunday!
July 8, 2026 12:35 pm
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(File photo – past West Seattle ‘Little STP’ group)

It’s a memorable way to get to West Seattle Summer Fest on Sunday – the West Seattle Bike Connections “Little STP” ride! We just got the official announcement:

West Seattle Little STP Bike Ride
Sunday, July 12th, 2026 – 9:15 am to 1:00 pm

Meet at Hamilton Viewpoint Park
1318 Palm Ave SW

It’s time again to ride from Seattle Street to Portland Street in West Seattle! Join us for our 14th annual riding of this event starting at Hamilton Viewpoint Park in West Seattle on a 10.2-mile route at a leisurely 10-12 mph pace! Register at the start. We invite and welcome everyone including people of all ages, languages, ethnicities, genders, races, and abilities. Riders under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

We will be riding from SW Seattle Street [North Admiral] to SW Portland Street [Gatewood], and back north to Summer Fest at the West Seattle Junction, for a fabulous finish-line party. After some time at the festival, participants can ride home independently, or ride with a leader back to Hamilton Viewpoint.

Our goal will be to stay together as a group. Be prepared for a moderately hilly route. There are a couple of hills that some may wish to walk up. We will regroup at the top of hills. We will stop along the way for restrooms/water at mile 2.7 at the Alaska Junction.

Check brakes and tires before leaving home. Arrive in time for 9:15 ride description and safety briefing. Must be present at the safety briefing to participate. Helmets required. No ear buds. Steady rain cancels. We will ride if there are just light showers.

Questions? You can ask ride leader Nick via westseattlebikeconnections@gmail.com

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