West Seattle, Washington
04 Thursday
For any West Seattle High School alumni who weren’t sure whether this year’s all-school reunion was on or not – the answer is yes, it’s on! Alumni Association president Karen Dobbs asked us this afternoon to help get the word out; she says the annual gathering is set for 4 pm to 7 pm Saturday (June 6) at the school (3000 California SW). One of the highlights of the reunion is honoring the year’s inductees into the Hall of Fame; according to the alumni publication Chinook, tireless volunteer Muriel Verbon Knapp (’64) and the late service-station proprietor Dick Barnecut (’44).
Pickleball advocates had been asking the city to have a West Seattle meeting for feedback on Seattle Parks‘ proposed “outdoor racquet-sports strategy,” and now the date is set. The original round of feedback on the “strategy” for outdoor courts – which called for an end to dual-striping courts for pickleball and tennis – had three regional meetings, none in West Seattle. Now as part of “additional in-person engagement,” Parks has set four dates/places for added feedback meetings in the last week of June, starting with 6:30 pm Tuesday, June 23, in the building at Dakota Place Park (California/Dakota). The “strategy” was first announced two months ago; our initial report broke out the proposed West Seattle specifics.
Tonight in White Center, all three of our 34th District state legislators are scheduled to be at the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council community meeting (7 pm, NH Fire Station at 1243 SW 112th in White Center) – State Senator Emily Alvarado and state House Reps. Joe Fitzgibbon and Brianna Thomas. Exactly two months from today, all three will be on the primary election ballot – but only one has an opponent. This year’s Filing Week came and went quietly a month ago and when it was over, both Sen. Alvarado and Rep. Thomas were unopposed, while Rep. Fitzgibbon is being challenged by Mary Anito, who also identifies as a Democrat and touts her business experience. Here’s the list of others who are running for office in King County on August’s ballot. Of those who will appear on the ballot you get, with local districts that include West Seattle, U.S. House District 7 Rep. Pramila Jayapal has three opponents – David Blomstrom, Gwen Kirkland, Nirav Sheth – and District 8 King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda has two, Mia Jacobson and Nick Duda. The August 4 ballot also will include the proposed renewal/expansion of the Seattle Public Library levy. Beyond local races and issues, perhaps the most interesting aspect of the election is contested judicial positions, particularly the State Supreme Court, which has five positions up for election this year, all of which have at least two candidates running. Again, the entire list of who’s filed with King County Elections is here (where you’ll also find links to the candidates’ websites); if you’re not yet registered to vote, here’s how.
Thanks for the tip about a power “blip” around quarter till 2 noticed by some in West Seattle. SFD is handling a situation in the 8100 block of Occidental Avenue S. in west South Park [vicinity map], reported as a flipped/sideways truck that took down power lines and might also have sparked a brush fire. It hasn’t led to a major outage, according to the City Light map, but the live wires have required the area to be blocked off.
(Photo by Tom Trulin – Monitor Dennis Hinton with a healthy coho smolt)
By Judy Pickens
Special to West Seattle Blog
Volunteers have just capped a busy spring of comings and goings by coho salmon in West Seattle creeks.
Because culvert construction has temporarily closed upper Fauntleroy Creek to Salmon in the Schools releases, volunteers organized by the Fauntleroy Watershed Council supported nine groups that put 634 fry into lower Fauntleroy Creek and another nine groups that put 920 fry into Longfellow Creek. A total of 686 preschoolers through high schoolers released fish and explored habitat.
(Photo by Julia Chase – “Bug Man” Pete Draughon showing some of the aquatic insects juvenile coho will find to eat)
Spring is also when coho smolts leave freshwater for their two years in saltwater. To count these “teenage” fish, volunteers checked net traps in upper and lower Fauntleroy Creek at least twice daily from mid March to mid May. They documented 16 healthy smolts, for a five-year average of 24.
“These comings and goings attracted new volunteers and proved that we could meet new challenges,” said fish guy Dennis Hinton. “Thanks to Shannon Ninburg, we maintained ties to schools temporarily releasing in Longfellow and, by welcoming our first group of neurodivergent students, we increased our ability to support all kids who want to get out in nature.”
(WSB July 4, 2025, photo by Oliver Hamlin)
Now that it’s the 4th of June, we have the chance to remind you that we’re exactly one month away from the peninsula’s biggest 4th of July event – the Kids’ Parade, again presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association, 10 am start along a neighborhood route that starts at 44th/Sunset [map], heads west a bit, then south, then east to Hamilton Viewpoint, where sack races, games, and food/treat trucks/carts await. No entry forms or RSVPs or entry fees for the parade – just show up (on foot or on human-powered wheels) and you’re part of it! The ANA also is still welcoming sponsors to help cover the costs of running the parade and post-and parade celebration – you can sign up here.
Thanks to Stewart L. for the photo of sea lions seen early today at Don Armeni Boat Ramp. Here are our highlights for today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks to everyone who sends events for us to share!):
FREE PLAYSPACE: Church of the Nazarene‘s free drop-in space is open until noon. (42nd SW and SW Juneau)
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: Whether you’re planting or planning – the center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm – north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus. Sale this week, too!
SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Daily-splashing season at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
MEDICARE INFO: Got questions? Get answers, 11 am-noon at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).
BLOOD DRIVE: 12:30-6 pm at Bethany Community Church (8600 9th SW) – check to see if appointments remain.
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)
DROP-IN CHESS: For young players, drop in to play starting at 4 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT x DUB SEA FISH STICKS: First of two Thursday night events at HPCS this week – every Thursday, 5-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s a DubSea Fish Sticks (baseball team) takeover with their Crispy’s food truck plus team gear and tickets for the season that’s about to begin.
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! West Seattle Book Club venue (see below) too.
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.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Or – you can walk! Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fontanelle for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.
DUSTY THURSDAYS AT TIM’S: 6-9 pm, The Dusty 45s preceded by The Roxbury Saints, outdoors, all ages, no cover, donations accepted for the musicians. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)
KIDS’ KARAOKE AT THE SKYLARK: 5-10 pm, young singers get the mic, no cover, all welcome, at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)
WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: Multiple venues to read a book you brought and then chat, or not! 7-9 pm.
TALK WITH YOUR LEGISLATORS: 7 pm, all three 34th District legislators are expected to appear at the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting in White Center (1243 SW 112th)
TRIVIA AT ADMIRAL PUB: 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 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 BYO Vinyl night starting at 8 pm. 21+.
Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Flag football is a growing sport and the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) is offering girls 10 to 16 years old a chance to learn the basics for free. It’s noon-2 pm this Sunday (June 7) at Denny International Middle School (2601 SW Kenyon); registration info is on this flyer provided by organizers or at seattleymca.org/youth-flag-football. Email raymondbelleza@seattleymca.org with questions.
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, June 4, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Possible morning rain, then partly sunny, high in the upper 60s, breezy. Sunrise was at 5:13 am; sunset will be at 9:02 pm.
(Wednesday sunrise photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
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.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays and Saturdays.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Juneau), cameras are also at Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and (go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See trouble on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
11:45 PM: Police and SFD are arriving at what’s reported as the scene of a shooting in the 7700 block of 11th SW [vicinity map]. Updates to come.
11:48 PM: One victim is reported to have multiple gunshot wounds. Officers just told dispatch the shooting “may have happened at Riverview Playfield,” so they’re going there to look for evidence.
11:54 PM: Medics reported over emergency radio that the victim was shot in the torso and rump. So far, no information about circumstances nor any description of who did it. Police are still trying to figure out exactly where it happened, suspecting it was someplace other than where the victim was found.
12:13 AM: Officers report finally having found “the scene: Near 12th/Holden. They say a witness told them two SUVs sped out of the area shortly after the gunfire, including a white one with its rear window shot out.
12:52 AM: Our photographer says the police, while he was there, were searching around the residential buildings on the south side of the 12th/Holden intersection.
8:43 AM: No update from police yet but SFD just told us the victim is 18 years old and that he was in serious condition when transported to Harborview Medical Center.
11:11 AM: Here’s what we obtained from SPD:
On 6/3/2026 at approximately 11:37 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired near Riverview Playfield. While dispatched officers were on the way an update was received, that family members reported that an 18-year-old man arrived at his home in the 7700 block of 11th Avenue Southwest, with two gunshot wounds to the torso. Officers located the victim and provided aid. The man would not provide any details about the shooting. Seattle Fire Department arrived and transported the victim to Harborview Medical Center (HMC) in serious condition. Later officers located a shooting scene near 12th Avenue Southwest and Southwest Holden Street. Officers processed the scene and canvassed the area for possible video footage.
Gun Violence Reduction Unit responded to HMC and interviewed the victim. Once again, he did not provide details about the incident.
The victim remains in stable condition. No suspect currently in custody.
Story and photos by Torin Record-Sand
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
“In a budget crisis and a country which centers capitalism above all else; arts tends to not be the focus, and is the first thing to get cut. But here, we still believe in its continued importance and ability to bring community together.” These were the words of South Seattle College‘s Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Dr. Eileen Jimenez. She spoke today to a crowd which, despite unsettled weather, showed up for the college’s unveiling of its new mural.
The presentation of the mural, designed by Seattle artist Tori Shao, marked the culmination of this quarter’s ART204 (Mural Painting) class at South. Students in the class worked on the project throughout the entirety of the spring quarter.
(Tori Shao and Scott Méxcal)
“We are always looking at underutilized spaces here at the college, and bringing them to life.” said Scott Méxcal, the professor who taught ART204 this quarter. Two of his students from the class, Milli and Dream, spoke about the mural and how it brought them and their classmates closer together through the intensive process of collaboration.
Many of the speakers also talked about the larger themes of the mural, and the way they relate to indigeneity and the Northwest environment. The mural depicts a nurse log; a decayed log from a fallen tree which provides a fertile place for new seeds in the forest to grow, representing the cycle of death and rebirth.
The ceremony opened with drumming by Willard Bill Jr., Tribal Government Liaison to Seattle Colleges, and member of the Muckleshoot Tribe. After the drumming, he spoke about how he was inspired by the portrayal of ferns on the mural, and how he was looking at restarting practices of bringing indigenous food sources such as ferns back into his diet after years of colonization. Professor Méxcal spoke about the way in which nature seemed to echo the themes of the mural itself during the painting process, telling how the trees shone their shadows on it during long spring afternoons, and one day in which two eagles circled overhead while the class was painting outside.
And artist Shao told her story of the mural:
These themes are carried over in the college’s ongoing commitment to offer more murals. The college told us that this is their second of seven planned murals, with a new one planned to be unveiled around this time each year. The number, they said, represents the ‘seventh generation’ principle in many lines of indigenous American thinking – that one must consider the impact of their current actions on the seventh generation after them.
8:17 PM: Thanks for the tips. Police have been investigation multiple reports of someone firing a gun into the air near 24th SW and SW Henderson this afternoon, and radio exchanges indicate the same person might be responsible. We already had an inquiry out to police regarding the first report around 1 pm. Then police were dispatched to the area after 5 pm to investigate the possibility that one man had fired into the air then and in the 4 pm hour. Radio exchanges indicate someone was detained but we might not be able to confirm the status of the case until tomorrow. No injuries were reported.
ADDED 9:36 AM THURSDAY: Here’s what we obtained from SPD regarding two gunfire incidents and a case police believe was related:
1st incident: Original Incident Number is 2026-157563.
Occurred on 6/3/2026 at 12:25 pm, at Westwood Village. The Staff of store told Police an individual, later identified to be (suspect), came into the store at wanting to buy .45 caliber ammunition for his gun. The staff saw a pistol tucked in front. The employee manager described (him) as acting weird and said he wanted to buy ammunition because somebody broke into his home and he was sick of it and ‘If I find out, I’m going to shoot him’ or words to that effect. (suspect) purchased the ammunition, lingered around the store, and then exited. He was gone when officers arrived.
2nd incident: Original Incident Number is 2026-157618, this report.
The priority one 911 call came in at around 1:15 pm. The 911 was regarding a suspect (presumably (suspect)) shooting at a UPS truck. Dispatch said the suspect was at the northbound bus stop at Delridge Way SW & SW Henderson ST. Officers arrived on scene and saw later identified (suspect) walking across the street from the bus stop. However, given the superficial amount of suspect description (suspect) was not detained. Officers located the UPS truck at 9041 Delridge Ave SW and spoke to the driver. He said at around 1:13 pm, he had just finished a delivery at 8854 Delridge Way SW and when he saw the suspect seemingly talking to another individual. The driver said he then saw the suspect retrieve a pistol, pointing the pistol into the air and fired two shots. The driver said other people waiting for the bus stop flinched and he drove southbound away from the scene.
RTCC uploaded a video of the shooting.
3rd incident: Original Incident Number is 2026-157853.
The 911 call came in at 5:30 pm at 8000 block of 24th Ave SW regarding (suspect) shooting in the air. At this point, the responding officers and Sergeant were aware and/or had direct involvement in the investigations of the prior two incidents, including the link to (suspect). Officers responded and eventually took the suspect into custody.
He was in the King County Jail as of early today.
(WSB file photo)
Tonight, the Seattle Pride organization announced awards “honoring individuals whose leadership, advocacy, and service have made lasting impacts on the LGBTQIA2S+ community” – and Alki Beach Pride co-founder Stacy Bass-Walden is the major honoree. From Seattle Pride’s announcement:
The Ackerman Award for Service was established by Seattle Pride in 2024 to honor those who exemplify outstanding commitment to serving and uplifting the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
This year the award is being presented to Stacy Bass-Walden, co-founder and co-producer of West Seattle’s Alki Beach Pride — created as a space for marginalized voices. A Black lesbian leader and mentor, she is committed to creating inclusive spaces and supporting the next generation of LGBTQIA2S+ organizers.
Bass-Walden – along with her wife Jolie – founded Alki Beach Pride in 2014. Since then, it has grown from a small gathering, into an annual community celebration centering on queer and BIPOC voices. Her efforts and advocacy have resonated deeply with the community, with a focus on creating diversity, equality, and creating a welcoming space—reflecting the values Seattle Pride strives to uplift every day.
Seattle Pride planned to present the award at an event tonight on Lake Union. This year’s Alki Beach Pride is scheduled for August 15.
Thanks for the tips and photo. A texter sent the pic on Tuesday morning, wondering if Highland Park Spraypark – the only spraypark in West Seattle – was being dismantled; we asked Seattle Parks, and while awaiting the answer, another reader clarified that the “bucket dumper feature” was removed, saying that resulted in “a lot of disappointed kiddos, including mine.” We got the explanation from Parks spokesperson Christina Hirsch this afternoon:
>blockquote>A tower failed and has been removed at the Highland Park spraypark. We are evaluating options about what returns in its place, however we don’t expect we’ll be able to bring something back this season.
The rest of the spraypark – which opened 13 years ago in the space that had previously held a wading pool – remains open, 11 am-8 pm daily. The park is at 1100 SW Cloverdale.
(WSB file photo)
The Alki Community Center building has been closed during the rebuild of neighboring Alki Elementary, but the city told us earlier this year that when it reopens, they’re just planning to use it as a child-care center, as it was before the closure. However, the Alki Community Council has been talking with the city about bringing back some activities and classes. So if that happened, the ACC is asking Alki community members, what would you want to see? They’re circulating a short survey that will be open for just under a week and a half, until Friday, June 12 – you can reply to it here.
As Seattle’s World Cup-fueled “summer of soccer” gets going, the West Seattle Soccer Club is already looking toward fall, and registering 5- to 18-year-olds – no experience necessary! – for next season. Here’s the announcement sent to us to share with you:
Hey, West Seattle Families!
Founded in 1968, the West Seattle Soccer Club (WSSC) is a recreational soccer club for youth who reside in the southwest neighborhoods of Seattle. All youth ages 5-18 are eligible to play and experience is not required.
As we gear up for the Fall Soccer Season, excitement is booming with the Spring Season wrapping soon. It is time to ensure that you, your friends, and your neighbors join in too! Registration closes June 30th, so act fast. Whether your child is a seasoned player or just starting out, we’re excited to unveil our Fall Registration and anticipate the adventures ahead.
The Fall Season kicks off early September with seasons spanning 8, 10, or 12 games based on age division.
Secure your child’s spot or learn more at westseattlesoccer.org. Questions? Reach us at wsscboard@gmail.com
Make this Fall Soccer season unforgettable! Enroll today to see your child thrive on the field, make friends, and create lasting memories. Financial assistance is available for qualified applicants. Don’t miss out – register now!
Summer break is in sight for thousands of West Seattle students (and their families, their educators, etc.). Here’s our list of who gets out when (sourced from schools’ online calendars):
FRIDAY, JUNE 5
Summit Atlas
West Seattle Montessori
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
Explorer West Middle School (WSB sponsor)
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (WSB sponsor)
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
Tilden School (WSB sponsor)
Westside School (WSB sponsor)
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Holy Family Bilingual Catholic School
Hope Lutheran School
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
Seattle Public Schools
P.S. First one out will also be the first one back – the first day of the next school year for Summit Atlas will be August 12. (We’ll have the full back-to-school-date list before then.)
No photo this time, but August thought you might want to know:
While walking through the path at Seola Pond this morning around 7:40, I came across a coyote wandering around the space. Since it’s a popular dog-walking trail, I thought I should pass the information on.
You might not need to go this far, but protecting your pet from coyotes or other predators involves keeping them close, most importantly; here’s general advice on conflict avoidance.
(SSC photo from painting session for mural that’s being celebrated today, see below)
Here’s our Wednesday list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – which you can preview any time – here’s what’s happening today/tonight:
BEYOND CHATTING: AI-info presentation at West Seattle Chamber of Commerce (5450 California SW), 10 am.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks start from 47th/Fontanelle – if you didn’t see this in the calendar in time to join, consider this your reminder for next week!
TODDLER READING TIME: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor).
SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Daily-splashing season – rain or shine – at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
MURAL CELEBRATION: You’re invited to South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) for a celebration of the college’s newest comunity mural, 1-3 pm.
LEARN ABOUT CAREERS IN THE CLOUD: 1 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
PLAY AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 2-4 pm, join players at Missing Piece (4707 California SW).
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
MENOPAUSE DISCUSSION: “Hot flashes and real talk” are the theme for this free event at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), 4:30 pm.
COMMUNITY PLAYDATE: Families with little ones! Come play at Community School of West Seattle (9450 22nd SW), 4:30 pm.
ROCK BAND GAMING AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5-10 pm, weekly gaming event in South Delridge! (9444 Delridge Way SW)
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: The free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm workshop is happening at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center), and the library is open for borrowing.
WEST SEATTLE CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: 6 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor), this month’s gathering will discuss “When Gravity Falls.”
EASY STREET SWEETHEARTS: New event – DJ sets with Easy Street Records team members, 6-8 pm. (4559 California SW)
OPEN STUDIO AT POTTERINGS: 6-8 pm, bring your project or get inspired at the studio! More info here. (3400 Harbor SW, east side of building)
WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Talk about Seattle’s growth – current and future – at the weekly 6 pm meetup at Great American Diner/Bar (4752 California SW).
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: Join the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) tonight – all welcome, all paces!
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)
MAD CRAFTY: Bring your project to Revelry Room (4547 California SW), 7-9 pm.
MUSIC BINGO: Weekly music bingo at at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
TRIVIA x 5: Five West Seattle trivia venues – Seaside Grill (2820 Alki SW) now has 7 pm trivia on Wednesdays … Admiral Pub trivia at 7:10 pm (2306 California SW) … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … And trivia starts at 8:30 pm at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).
CHIEF SEALTH IHS MUSICIANS AT BENAROYA HALL: Free concert at 7:30 pm tonight downtown:
Chief Sealth International High School Orchestra, including Choir and Band students, will perform side by side with the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall! Tonight, the Seattle Symphony Community Concert will feature the Chief Sealth IHS Orchestra playing together with the Seattle Symphony. Pieces to be performed include an original composition by Chief Sealth IHS Conductor Jorge Morales.
Students will spend the day at Benaroya Hall rehearsing with the Seattle Symphony the day of the event and have enjoyed coaching visits from Seattle Symphony musicians as a part of this exciting collaboration. This event is free to attend, please RSVP now on the Seattle Symphony concert page. Other information, including videos of previous Orchestra performances, can be found at dspaboosters.org.
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: West Seattle’s longest-running open-mic night! 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
SWING IT WEDNESDAYS! Swing dancing and live music at 8:15 pm at South Park Hall (1253 S. Cloverdale).
KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: Sing at the pub starting at 9. (2306 California SW)
Planning something that’s open to community participation/observation? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
By Macey Wurm
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
If you’ve stopped inside Future Primitive Brewing‘s Alki Beach Bar in the last couple days, you might have noticed the wall newly adorned with an orca fin on a blue backdrop. The piece, created by artist Val Unger, is one of 75 life-size dorsal fins on display around the Northwest for Orca Action Month. (The only other one in this area can be spotted at Duwamish River Community Hub in South Park.
The community art project features 75 different artists, each creating a dorsal fin to represent an endangered Southern Resident Killer Whale. Fins have been created out of materials including plywood, cardboard, metal, and glass. Led by the nonprofit Orca Behavior Institute, the installation was created to remind people that the Southern Resident orcas have now been on the endangered species list for more than 20 years.
“We want these dorsal fins to inspire people to learn more about these whales as individuals and families, and ultimately to take action to protect them,” said OBI’s Monika Wieland Shields, the organization’s co-founder and director.
The Orca Behavior Institute was founded in 2015, when a small group of local scientists focused on the importance of tracking the changes in “behavior and habitat usage of Southern Resident and Bigg’s killer whales of the Salish Sea,” according to their website. They primarily focus their data-collection efforts on behavioral observations, acoustic communication, and habitat usage.
OBI is encouraging people who care about orcas to create their own life-size fins and/or hunt down preexisting fin locations in the area using their interactive map. The hope is for these fins to “spark conversations, inspire storytelling and education, and encourage people to learn more about the plight of these whales and what they can do to make a difference.”
The local fins are at 2536 Alki SW (Future Primitive) and 8600 14th Ave. S. (DR Community Hub).
6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
18 days until summer, and today is back to more spring-like weather – mostly cloudy, high in the upper 60s, breezy. Sunrise was at 5:14 am; sunset will be at 9:01 pm.
(Recent sunrise photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
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.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays and Saturdays.
STADIUM ZONE
Mariners are still home today, 12:40 pm day game vs. the Mets.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Juneau), cameras are also at Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and (go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See trouble on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
West Seattle High School athletes – and one alum – are celebrating major successes. The roundup and photos were sent by WSHS athletic director Corey Sorenson:
We had an Exciting Weekend for West Seattle High School!
Saturday:
West Seattle’s Special Olympics Unified Soccer C1 Team (above) captured their second consecutive State Championship, while the West Seattle Unified Soccer C2 Team (below) earned a State Runner-Up finish.
Saturday Evening:
The West Seattle boys 4×400-meter relay team of Aidan Murray, Will Frederick, Marcus Ramsey, and Zach O’Keefe placed 4th at the WIAA 3A State Track and Field Championships with a time of 3:21.60. In the process, they shattered the previous school record of 3:23.21.
Sunday Morning:
It was another beautiful day at the West Seattle Booster Club’s “Paddle Battle” pickleball tournament. We had over 110 participants, of which around 40 were students. There were 16 teams in the student-only division, as the West Seattle Booster Club raised $5k for the student-athletes & programs at WSHS.
Sunday Evening:
West Seattle alumnus Miles Gosztola helped lead the University of Oregon baseball team to their Regional Championship. Getting the start on the mound, Miles pitched six innings, recording eight strikeouts, three walks, 5 hits and allowing just one earned run helping Oregon to a 4-1 over Oregon State. Oregon advances to the Super Regional against the University of Texas later this week.
Through the end of this year, 0.15% of the sales tax you pay funds the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure. That would double to 0.30% if the City Council and Seattle voters approve the renewal/expansion that Mayor Katie Wilson officially introduced this afternoon. She said it’ll make living in Seattle more affordable by enabling more people to “live car-free or car-light.” She acknowledged that raising the sales tax isn’t ideal but noted that it’s one of the few revenue-raising tools available under state law. Besides paying for more transit – 280,000 additional Metro bus trips a year, 100,000 more than the current measure funds – it also would pay for 22,000 free ORCA transit passes, more than double what the city provides now, said acting SDOT director Angela Brady during the announcement event at City Hall. The passes are now available to Seattle Promise scholars, low-income Seattle Preschool Program families, and Seattle Housing Authority residents. The measure’s renewal/expansion would also make those passes available to Housing Choice Voucher participants.
The mayor’s announcement says the Transit Measure isn’t just about buses: It also would “support the design and delivery of Sound Transit’s West Seattle Link Extension, Ballard Link Extension, and Graham Street Station.” The 0.30% sales tax would generate an estimated $138 million average per year for the 10 years of this measure, which is proposed to go to voters in November. Council review starts this Thursday and will be led by District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka, who chairs the council committee that oversees transportation. We’ll add the specific text of the proposal when we get it; the slide deck for Thursday’s council meeting is now available, and we’ll add some highlights from that soon.
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