West Seattle, Washington
06 Saturday
(PHOTOS BY DAVE GERSHGORN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG)
Three hours of remembering and reconnecting are just wrapping up at West Seattle High School, where alumni from many years gathered for the annual All-School Reunion.
Above, WSHS Alumni Association president Karen (Seamens) Dobbs and Nancy (Rutherford) Sleight led attendees in singing the historic alma mater song. Memorabilia was on display as usual:
And more-modern logos adorned school merch offered for sale:
Along with gathering in the commons …
… people also gathered class by class in smaller spaces including classrooms and the library:
Every year the 50th-anniversary class is spotlighted – that meant this year was the turn for those who graduated in the bicentennial year, 1976. You can read what various classes’ alums are up to – and about this year’s two Hall of Fame inductees – in the latest issue of the Alumni Association publication, the Chinook.
(PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG)
Some of the 130+ players who competed in the Westside Pickleball League‘s “Rally on the Rock” tournament today went home with medals like that.
Players also went home with the knowledge that they not only had fun, but also supported students. The all-day tournament at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex raised money for Chief Sealth International High School Athletics, and this year included youth players – 15 and under – for the first time, league co-founder Rosina Geary told WSB. That meant competitors spanned a wide range of ages:
The support for CSIHS included two $2,000 scholarships donated to the Class of 2026. And Sealth supportred the tournament too, with student-athletes and coaches volunteering.
Today’s tournament was the end of the league’s fourth year of play (we first wrote about it 3+ years ago). Year five will start this fall – watch the league website for updates.
3 PM: Seattle Fire has a “full response” going to a townhouse in the 3000 block of 60th SW [vicinity map], and SPD is blocking streets near the scene. Updates to come.
3:04 PM: Arriving units report lots of smoke coming from one unit at a two-story residential building – but then as we typed this, they report “the fire appears to be out, by occupant” and are downsizing the response.
3:41 PM: Our crew talked with SFD on scene.
They traced the fire to a heater and say damage is minimal; no one was hurt.
2:49 PM: As we type this, it’s pouring in White Center, but the White Center Pride Street Festival has been going “all out” in keeping with this year’s theme, and drawing lots of visitors. We were there for photos just before the rain.
This (downpour) too will pass, eventually, and the festival – on 16th between Roxbury and 100th – is scheduled to continue until 8 pm, so there’s plenty of time left for the fun, which includes three DJs, a bouncy house, bull-riding, wrestling later outside Lariat Bar, and performances. The beer garden is outside The Lumber Yard, and there’s plenty of food at WC restaurants (including WSB sponsors Big Mario’s Pizza and Alpine Diner).
3:13 PM: One more photo for now, and some additional ones later: The Lumber Yard’s aforementioned beer garden took the downpour in stride:
8:45 PM: As promised, here are additional photos of what our photographer saw at the festival:
The restored Welcome to White Center sign was an attention-getter. So was Metro’s Pride-themed bus:
Rainbow umbrellas were perfect for the on-off rain:
Things got bubbly too:
And the beats went on:
Some pets showed off in style:
This was the seventh annual festival presented by White Center Pride!
Those are some of the cars (and trucks, and motorcycles) on display right now in the West Seattle High School lot (3000 California SW) during the Greasy Peeps student club’s annual car show. Community members are here showing off their vehicles too, like Don and his Spirit of America edition 1974 Chevrolet Nova hatchback:
Ernie is here with a 1958 Olds:
The show is scheduled to continue until 3:30 pm.
Reported via email:
Last night (3am), there was a car prowler in the North Admiral neighborhood (near Hiawatha Playfield).
I did make a police report (no report number yet), but wanted to share with you all as well. I did catch most of it on my ring camera, but could only get one image that includes his face (attached). Wasn’t deterred by my cameras or motion sensor lights.
10:30 AM: “Enter the House of Thunder!” That was the amplified invitation minutes before 10 am, after the ceremonial ribboncutting (shown above), for the customers lined up down the block to enter the new Admiral home of Thunder Road Guitars (2611 California SW; WSB sponsor).
Until 6 tonight, and again 10 am-6 pm tomorrow, the store is offering discounts and giveaways to celebrate, as detailed here. More photos later!
(PHOTOS FROM HERE ARE BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG UNLESS OTHERWISE CREDITED)
4:43 PM: As promised, more photos. First, the jubilation of the ribbon-cutting, which was hosted by (at right) Rachel Porter of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce; participants included, as he had told us during our sneak-peek visit, the family of TRG proprietor Frank Gross, plus Chad Beeler of co-housed The Bass Shop (WSB sponsor), and District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka, among others:
Frank noted that TRG started as a home-based business in an apartment not far from the new location – with “five guitars and a website” – and “a dream” for His shoutouts included Will York, who runs TRG’s Portland outpost:
Chad talked about meeting Frank long ago, when he was in a different usic-focused business, and how years later they teamed up.
Now they’re both in a big new space that drew a big line of people excited to be the first to get in this morning:
(WSB photo by Tracy Record)
Among the early shoppers was Olivia, testing out a Novo guitar by playing “Crazy on You” by Heart.
Frank and Chad had told us the other day that they hope the new space’s proximity to schools will inspire more young musicians.
Again, the grand opening celebration continues on Sunday.
(Friday sunset photo by Beth Jackson – sunset tonight is at 9:03 pm)
Welcome to June’s first weekend! Here are our highlighted happenings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
TRAFFIC ALERT: As previewed here, a big reason to stay on-peninsula besides all the events below – northbound I-5 is closed from I-90 to NE 45th all weekend.
RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) by 8 am for today’s free group run.
FREE PRENATAL FITNESS CLASS: 9 am at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza with FIT4MOM. (61st SW and Alki SW)
FREE MEDITATION: For a calming start to your Saturday, check out Heavily Meditated, 9 am free meditation at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
BENEFIT PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: The Westside Pickleball League‘s “Rally on the Rock“ is raising money for Chief Sealth IHS Athletics. Registration closed but cheer them on, 9 am-6 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle)
BENEFIT PLANT SALE: 9 am-3 pm plant sale to raise money for health research. (3703 SW 107th)
INTRODUCTORY WALK and WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 9:30 am, walk a mile before the 10 am well-being walk (or just show up for that one). Both start from 47th SW and Fontanelle.
(WSB photo from our preview visit to TRG’s new home)
THUNDER ROAD GUITARS GRAND OPENING, DAY 1: 9:45 am ribboncutting at new Thunder Road Guitars/The Bass Shop (WSB sponsors) location (2611 California SW) starts the first day of the weekend-long celebration! “Massive giveaways,” discounts, much more including Fundamental Coffee and Top Pot Doughnuts for those in line plus early customers, also Elliott Bay Brewing proprietor Todd pouring 1-3 pm, full details in our calendar listing.
DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: New season, new location! 10 am-2 pm, shop for fruit and vegetables, prepared food and beverages, artisan body care, more … (9th SW and SW Henderson)
RICE, BEANS, & HAPPINESS POP-UP: 10 am-2 pm at Milpa Masa (3416 SW Webster),
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: Monthlong closure now under way to prepare for new exhibit.
SSC GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, open today with sale on native plants! North end of campus at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor)
MASTER GARDENERS AT DELRIDGE HOME DEPOT: Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm – take them your toughest garden questions and get free expert answers! (Delridge/Orchard)
SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am both weekend days at Admiral Pub, sing to classics – table reservation includes a brunch buffet! (2306 California SW)
MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.
FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am today – free, weekly, in-person, critique-free group – details including location are in our calendar listing.
HABITAT IN YOUR GARDEN: 10:30 am with Garden Hotline at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) – free, registration required.
LOOP THE ‘LUPE: 11 am at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th SW and SW Myrtle) is the first start of four events – obstacle course 5K, non-obstacle 5K run/walk, seniors’ walk, kids’ dash – with last-minute registratiion open at 10 am if you haven’t signed up in advance! Even if you’re not running/walking, show up for barbecue, music, fun times, Rain or shine.
ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: 11 am departure from outside Log House Museum (61st SW and SW Stevens).
SPRAYPARK SEASON: The season continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
WHITE CENTER PRIDE STREET FESTIVAL: Noon-8 pm, White Center’s annual party in the streets is themed “All Out” this year – all welcome to 16th SW (closed to vehicle traffic south of SW Roxbury)
FOOD TRUCK/BEER GARDEN POP-UP: Noon-7 pm, new event at Super Deli Mart (35th SW and SW Barton), parking lot pop-up for the Heart in Seoul food truck plus beer garden.
GREASY PEEPS CAR SHOW Noon-3:30 pm at West Seattle HS (3000 California SW) as previewed here.
COLMAN POOL’S FIFTH WEEKEND: Noon-7 pm, fifth preseason weekend begins at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park; the daily season starts one week from today. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Community visitors welcome noon-3 pm at the West Seattle Vietnamese Cultural Center (2236 SW Orchard).
BE READY! Free “Household Preparedness” info event at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 1-3 pm. (If you miss this, here’s your next chance!)
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open, with wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
PRIDE EVENTS AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 1-5 pm Pride Art Market, 6 pm to close A Queer Night of Performances, at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), no cover.
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: Open 1-6 pm on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus:
The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar offers student-produced wines, tasting flights, and casual food pairings while supporting hands-on winemaking and hospitality education. Each tasting and purchase directly contributes to student production, education, and training opportunities.
FASHION EVENT: 3-7 pm at Welcome Road Winery (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor), first of two days – “The Wardrobe Edit: Two closets. Hundreds of beautiful finds. One weekend only. Sizes XS–XL. Apparel, shoes, handbags, and accessories. Most pieces are new with tags, like new, or worn only once.” Details in our calendar listing.
WSHS ALL-SCHOOL REUNION: The As previewed here, 4-7 pm gathering at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW) for all alums (and current students).
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, Circle of Songs, unplugged, at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
BASEBALL: Home opener for the DubSea Fish Sticks at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center, 6:35 pm, vs. Washington Athletics. Sold out but check for future tickets here!
LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: 7 pm, hear Death Cab for Cutie‘s new music, at Easy Street Records, free, all ages (4559 California SW).
LOCAL BAND AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7 pm, music at 8 pm, West Seattle band Panic Grass with Living with a Bear, Lost in the Sound, 21+, $10/door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm, Jules Esquire for Prince’s Birthday Jam. (4547 California SW)
SATURDAY NIGHT SKATING: 9 pm to midnight, skate at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk & hip-hop, $18 (plus $5 skate rental).
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Close out your Saturday night with Rone at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
If you’re planning a West Seattle event that’s open to the community, tell us about it; calendar listings are free of charge, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Don Brubeck)
Congratulations to two local organizations just honored with one big award. Here’s the announcement sent to us to share with you:
The Seattle Parks Foundation honored the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails group and the Ridge to River (R2R) coalition with a Love Parks award on Wednesday, June 3.
Accepting the award were Joanna Florer, Craig Rankin, Paul West, and Judy Bentley. The trails group has been promoting walking and hiking trails in Seattle’s largest contiguous forest for more than ten years. The Ridge to River Coalition is planning how the greenbelt will be cared for and improved over the long term. Check the website at wdgtrails.org to find out how you can participate in this work or just enjoy the greenbelt.
I-5 has seen a lot of closures in recent months, but the one starting tonight is the biggest in a while – and will be the last until after the FIFA World Cup Seattle matches. WSDOT is closing northbound I-5 from I-90 to the U-District all weekend so it can temporarily dismantle the Ship Canal Bridge-area work zone. The closure starts late tonight and will end by early Monday morning; here are the details.WSDOT says the express lanes will be northbound-only all weekend. After the work zone is removed, all lanes will be open until July 10; then WSDOT will close NB I-5 for another full weekend to create a new work zone.
SIDE NOTE: We’ve previously mentioned the citywide pause on right-of-way work for the World Cup, but it doesn’t involve all streets – here’s the city map of which ones will be work-free zones Monday (June 8) through July 7.
Reader report from an incident around 2:30 pm:
Just got assaulted in front of CVS by two teenagers. Cops were called by multiple witnesses. They were repeatedly yelling the n word at 3 of us, and then the woman hit one of us in the back of the head as we tried to walk away. A witness followed them to the nursery, where they swapped clothes and then ran through the alley off Brandon.
They say police did not respond “despite multiple 911 calls” but the assault victim is filing a report.
ADDED: The report number is 26-160207.
1:54 PM: As previously reported, some City Councilmembers including District 1’s Rob Saka recently urged Mayor Katie Wilson to change her plan for leaving stadium-area surveillance cameras turned off unless there was a “credible threat.” Just out of the inbox, the mayor says she’ll order them turned on:
Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the following statement on FIFA World Cup safety:
“Earlier this week, I received an updated briefing from the Seattle Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation on the current global and local threat environment. The breadth and depth of intelligence gathering that informed the briefing identified general but credible threats to safety and security during the games. While not unexpected given an event of this magnitude, this information has persuaded our law enforcement, emergency management, and FIFA security partners that we should be operating at a heightened risk level. Given this information, the Stadium District cameras will be activated during the FIFA World Cup tournament.
The safety and security of residents, visitors, and fans is our highest priority, and I understand that many community members are deeply concerned about privacy, civil liberties, and the appropriate use of public safety technology. I share those values. While I have decided to have the cameras ready to help us quickly establish situational awareness near the stadiums if needed, we will continue honing our policies and protections to safeguard the data these videos capture.
I have tremendous confidence in our law enforcement, emergency management, and FIFA security partners. Together, we have developed a strong thoughtful plan that prioritizes both public safety and the positive experience of everyone attending these events. Seattle is ready to welcome the world. This summer, people from across the globe will experience our city, our neighborhoods, and our values firsthand. The world will celebrate Juneteenth and Pride Weekend with us. We look forward to showcasing the very best of Seattle while ensuring a safe, memorable, and successful World Cup for all.”
4:05 PM: Councilmembers have been issuing reaction statements one by one, no opposition so far. Here’s what Councilmember Saka said.
(WSB photos)
The business-consulting firm Deloitte had dozens of employees volunteering at Providence Mount St. Vincent (WSB sponsor) today, during the company’s annual Impact Day – and their work won’t just benefit the people who live and work at The Mount.
Though the volunteers worked all around The Mount’s hilltop campus at 35th/Edmunds, the south patio/arden area was a special area of emphasis – getting ready for its renovation.
This is the area, with its adjacent parking lot, where The Mount has presented its community concert series and outdoor barbecues, so the renovation will benefit visitors to community events like those too.
(WSB file photo)
Loop the ‘Lupe, the only obstacle-course event in Seattle city limits (with three non-obstacle options too), is ready to roll Saturday, rain or shine! That’s the word this morning from Race Director Brian Callanan, who also tells WSB:
Loop the ‘Lupe is excited to kick off our event Saturday at Walt Hundley Playfield, and on-field registration starts at 10 a.m.! There’s still time to sign up online, and remember, discounts kick in when you register teams of four or more. We highly recommend picking up your packet at West Seattle Runner today from 4-6 p.m.
On race day, we’re expecting a bit of wet, cool weather … which is only going to make the mud even muddier and the whole course more fun and challenging! :) With 720+ racers ready to go, we’re close to breaking last year’s record of 770 participants, so please come and join us! We’ll have our BBQ and beer/cider garden (age 21+) open at 11 a.m., when the first race starts, and we’re hoping to bring you live music from West Seattle School of Rock (game-time decision, due to weather). Thanks to everyone in our awesome West Seattle community for your support!
WSB is media sponsor for Loop the ‘Lupe, which benefits Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s community work. Walt Hundley Playfield is at 34th SW and SW Myrtle (immediately east of OLG) and West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) is at 2743 California SW. See all the LTL event options, and Saturday start times, here.
No need to be crabby! (Thanks to Jerry Simmons for the photo.) Here’s our list for today/tonight – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can preview events days/weeks ahead 24/7):
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER Spring is garden time! See what’s new at the center, including a sale through tomorrow!
Celebrate Washington’s 136th Birthday with 13.6% Off Native Plants!
Student-grown Pacific Northwest natives • Pollinator-friendly favorites • Expert advice
Join us for our annual Native Plant Sale and take home something beautiful.
Open today, 10 am-3 pm at north end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus (6000 16th SW)..
SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Rain or shine, daily-splashing season continues at Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: Not open today because of month-long closure for exhibit work.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: For adult English-language learners, 12:30 pm-2 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
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.
A NIGHT OUT WITH WESTSIDE BABY: 6-8:30 pm, fundraiser at WestSide Baby‘s White Center HQ – check if tickets remain. 21+. (10002 14th SW)
COFFEEHOUSE OPEN MIC: At C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all genres of music (including singers) are welcome for Open Mic night, 6-8 pm, no cover.
strong>LOCAL BAND AT EASY STREET: Album show for surf-rock band The Desolate Coast (all but one member are West Seattleites), 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), no cover, all ages.
LOCAL BAND AT KENYON HALL: West Seattle indie-rock teen band Across 35th at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7 pm doors, 7:30 pm show, $10 tickets.
SOUND & CEREMONY – SOFTENING INTO SUMMER: Get calm as the season changes, 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio and Sanctuary (4618 SW Alaska) with Maari Falsetto.
BINGO AT THE PUB: 7:10 pm bingo at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7 pm, School of Rock Issaquah Adult Program Showcase at The Skylark. Music at 8, all ages until 10, $15 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
SPINNING: Revelry Room is open tonight (4547 California SW), spinning with DJ Mike Illvester, 9 pm.
‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, skate to music with Dream Patrol & I Wish I Was A Punk Band, 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.
If you have something to showcase on our event lists or ongoing calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Gary is hoping to find the owner of a bicycle abandoned earlier this week and sent this photo:
Cruiser. Bicycle Left in Alki driveway morning of June 3rd.
If it might be yours, contact us and we’ll connect you.
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, June 5, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Some showers, some sun, some breeze, high in the low 60s. Sunrise was at 5:13 am; sunset will be at 9:02 pm.
(Photo by Bob Burns)
SCHOOL’S OUT
As noted on our West Seattle-wide list, today is the last day of school for Summit Atlas in Arbor Heights and WS Montessori in White Center.
WEEKEND ALERT
16th SW south of Roxbury will be closed to motor vehicles in White Center for much of Saturday because of the White Center Pride Street Festival.
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(tonight!) 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!
12:31 AM: Police are investigating another West Seattle 7-Eleven robbery -this time, the Highland Park store, at 16th SW and SW Holden. Around midnight, according to police radio, two men – described so far as Black, 18-25, around 5-9, one in a black mask, one in a brown mask – robbed the store of cash. No weapon reported seen; police are reviewing store video.
1:06 AM: Police have said that they believe this robbery is related to another tonight elsewhere in the city – apparently east of downtown.
(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)
Frank Gross says the century-old Ashcroft Building in Admiral is the forever home for his Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor) shop, where the neon sign is now up and where the official opening follows a 9:45 am ribboncutting Saturday (June 6). We stopped by this morning for a peek inside.
“I’m not moving again,” he laughed – after three moves in 11 years – as we looked around the new space for his shop and co-housed The Bass Shop (also a WSB sponsor). Frank said he’d underestimated how much had to be moved – he got the “biggest possible U-Haul,” feared it might be overkill, but then wound up making multiple trips. But moving the merchandise was just the final touch on the painstaking process of converting a former pet-supply shop (now in a new home nearby) into a big new music shop. Lots of details:
That’s an existing support beam covered in reclaimed Douglas-fir lumber obtained from EarthWise. And then there’s the brick veneer added to the rear walls of the two rooms that are centerpieces of the shop:
The one above is dedicated to acoustic guitars, including the enabling of sound quality that allows a customer to try one and really hear what it sounds like. Next to it, a room for “premium and vintage” guitars:
And then of course there are the guitars and basses hanging on the walls lining the rest of the space.
Design Well Spent designed the space, and both Frank and Bass Shop proprietor Chad Beeler are thrilled with how it turned out.
The branding and other art inside and outside is the work of Thunder Road’s longtime collaborator Aaron Johnson of Pixel & Quill. But the new shop isn’t just about the looks, it’s also about the location – the proximity of schools including West Seattle High School and Lafayette Elementary. And they hope to be an inspiration to younger musicians.
Speaking of the next generation – joining them and the shop team (above, and if you haven’t met Frank and Chad, they’re third from left and left, respectively) for the 9:45 am Saturday ribboncutting will be Frank’s kids, ages 10 and 8. He’s hoping that’ll be an enduring memory for them. And that the new shop space will endure, too.
GOING TO THE GRAND OPENING: Hours both days this weekend will be 10 am-6 pm; highlights are in this preview from earlier this week.
The westbound crash near the crest of the West Seattle Bridge was described over the air as being on the shoulder, but a texter notes that emergency vehicles are blocking a lane and that’s leading to a major backup. So if you’re about to head back this way westbound, you might consider waiting a while.
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.
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