West Seattle, Washington
05 Saturday
If you’re a Seattle Public Library user, here’s a reminder that they’re expecting a tech disruption starting Sunday night (September 6) as SPL launches a major overhaul, announced last month. Library branches will remain open (except for the West Seattle/Admiral branch, where unrelated HVAC work continues), but here’s what SPL says will be affected: “Access to patron accounts, the ability to place holds on physical materials, some online services, self-checkout stations, and pick-up lockers.” The announcement also noted, “Patrons will also need to bring their physical or digital library card when checking out materials during this time.” The SPL website says that’s expected to last a week – after the system’s Labor Day closure – more details here. Once they start the work, which is expected to be complete in early October, they’ll provide status updates here.
(Terns photographed on the Duwamish by Rainer Klett)
Here’s our list of what to know as the holiday weekend begins, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: 8:15 am, get your weekend going with an at-your-pace run. (2743 California SW).
DONATION DRIVE FOR SPOKANE STUDENTS: 10 am-2 pm, bring items for kids affected by the Spokane fires to C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) – info in our preview story.
DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: Larger location this season! 10 am-2 pm, shop for fruit and vegetables, prepared food and beverages, artisan body care, makers’ creations, more … (9th SW and SW Henderson)
HUSKY DELI CLOSED: Until Tuesday – but it’s for a happy reason.
DACHSHUND WALK: 10 am Saturdays, bring your dachshund to Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki) for a group walk.
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, free, in-person, active writing group – see our calendar listing for info on how to participate.
GRIEFSHARE, LOSS OF A SPOUSE: 10:30 am-12:30 pm at Grace Church (10323 28th SW).
SPRAYPARK: Rain or shine, splash at the Log House Museum (3003 61st SW) – but register here first.
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, rain or shine, swim in the outdoor saltwater pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW); here’s the session schedule, first day of first of three “post-season weekends.”
WADING POOL: The weather might close West Seattle’s last still-open wading pool at Lincoln Park, hours otherwise noon-7 pm (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) – after 9 am, call 206-684-7796 to check on its status.
POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: 12:30-2:30 pm monthly Saturday afternoon meetup for long-distance, handwritten advocacy, at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW, WSB sponsor).
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open, with wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: 1-6 pm, wine bar and tasting room open on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
WALK-IN MASSAGE CLINIC: Free short, specific sessions at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm, first come, first served.
SALSA DANCING ON ALKI: 4:30 pm, last salsa/bachata event of the year, Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki), 4:30 pm.
EVENING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, Circle of Songs unplugged showcase at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW), no cover, all ages.
CARTOON MESS LIVE! AT KENYON HALL: The always-popular live/aimated experience at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm (7904 35th SW), all ages, tickets here.
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Black Flak and the Nightmare Fighters, Absenter, Earthschool, Subways on the Sun, 7 pm, 21+, $10. (3809 Delridge Way SW)
REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm with DJ Vagabond Superstar. (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 and hip-hop, $18 (plus $5 skate rental).
KARAOKE AT TRIANGLE PUB: 9 pm, add your voice to Megastar Karaoke with KDJ Mythikal at Max’s Triangle Pub. (9454 Delridge Way SW)
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday night karaoke with Rone begins at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
Planning a West Seattle event/class/show/etc. that’s open to the community? Tell us about it; it’s free to list something in our Event Calendar, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Our second stop on Friday night football rounds was Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex.
(WSB photos)
That’s where West Seattle High School opened their varsity-football season by hosting Eastside Catholic.
The Crusaders were a tough foe, though, and the Wildcats came away with a loss, 47-12.
Next week they’ll be on the road, playing Rainier Beach at noon Saturday, September 12, at Southeast Athletic Complex.
With both local high-school varsity football teams playing on the peninsula Friday night, we were able to drop in on both games.
(WSB photos)
First stop, West Seattle Stadium, where Chief Sealth International High School was the visiting team, facing Seattle Prep.
We spotted a high-profile spectator on the sidelines – below is first-year Seattle Public Schools superintendent Ben Shuldiner with longtime Chief Sealth athletic director Ernest Policarpio:
Going into halftime, the Seahawks were down 17-0.
Fans and Cheerhawks remained hopeful.
But CSIHS didn’t score in the second half either, and the final score was Prep 30, Chief Sealth 0. Next game is Thursday (September 10), 6 pm, hosting Roosevelt at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
Two West Seattle Crime Watch reports:
ATM ROBBERY ATTEMPT: Among the incident summaries released by SPD today was this one detailing a holdup attempt Wednesday night at a BECU ATM in The Whittaker (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW), scene of a robbery less than three weeks ago:
At 2050 hours, a female victim was attempting to deposit a check at a bank in the 4700 block of Fauntleroy Way Southwest, when two teenaged males, wearing dark clothing and masks, both armed with handguns, demanded the money from the victim account. She told them she had no money in her account and was attempting to deposit a check. Then the suspects demanded to see the check. When she showed them her check they fled on foot into a nearby black sedan, license plate unknown, and fled the scene eastbound at a high rate of speed.
PACKAGE THEFT: Video and report are from a reader:
I wanted to share a video of what appears to be an older white male, balding, holding a tote bag and wearing a blue backpack stealing packages from my front door. He took two packages 30 seconds apart on Tuesday. The contents of the packages are replaceable, but really disappointed to see this happening.
(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)
Though its HQ isn’t rebuilt yet, Highland Park Improvement Club hasn’t let that stop them from hosting community gatherings at the site – including First Fridays parties all summer.
(Above, first band of the night, Jed Zeppelin)
(Above, second band of the night, Disco Cowboys)
Tonight until 8:30 pm, you’re invited to the last one of 2026 – with two bands, a food truck, activities for all ages, and a resource table where you can bring something to leave to help a neighbor get through “The Big Dark” ahead – including a cookie and produce exchange.
Free admission (bring money for food and/or beverages if you want), all happening at the HPIC site, 12th/Holden.
More photos (and some video) to come!
And if you can be here by 7, they’re taking a season-ending group photo!
ADDED: After the group photo, it was back to the party. Tonight’s food truck was Chick’n Fix:
But the treats people brought for each other looked pretty tempting too:
Knowledge was shared as well – a lesson in fermenting:
More items to share, from puzzles to herbs:
And neighborhood spirit:
One week ago, city crews cleared the Roxhill Park encampment, less than a week and a half after a man was shot in the park. We asked Unified Care Team spokesperson Caitlin Moran for data from the sweep. She replied:
27 people were residing at the Roxhill Park encampment when the resolution took place on Aug. 28. The Unified Care Team (UCT) visited the site six times from Aug. 1-Aug. 28, with three people referred to shelter during this time frame.
UCT removed approximately 21,000 pounds of debris from Roxhill Park on Aug. 28 and 29.
One other note: While SFD callouts to the park had been relatively frequent – up to four per day – before the sweep, the logs show no visits there since last Monday. On that day, they had to deal with tree roots smoldering from a previous fire that had spread underground into the peat.
Both local high-school football teams have season-opener games tonight, both in West Seattle.
WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL: The Wildcats open their season against Eastside Catholic, 7 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
CHIEF SEALTH INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL: The Seahawks open their season against Seattle Prep, 7 pm at West Seattle Stadium (4470 35th SW, Prep’s home field, so CSIHS is the visiting team).
Saturday at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), WashMasks Mutual Aid is hosting a donation drive for students affected by the Spokane fires. Here’s the announcement sent to us to share with you:
SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATION DRIVE FOR SPOKANE STUDENTS
Join WashMasks Mutual Aid and C & P this weekend in helping bring much=needed school and art supplies to Spokane students. Let’s show up for our Eastern WA neighbors and ensure that these young people start the school year with support and joy. For more information, email us at washmasksmutualaid@proton.me
WHERE: C & P Coffee Company (5612 California Ave SW)
WHEN: Saturday, September 5, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
REQUESTED DONATIONS: backpacks (all sizes, new or gently used), pens (blue or black), pencils, erasers, highlighters, pencil/pen cases or pouches, pocket folders (three holes, portfolio), notebooks, planner, three ring binders, crayons, coloring pencils, or markers (new, please!), lined paper (wide and college ruled), construction paper, coloring books, calculators, lunch boxes, reusable water bottles, sneakers/gym shoes (grades K-12 for Health/P.E. class, new or gently used only), new or gently used art supplies
JUNCTION LAW-ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE: We’re still working on this one, but thanks for all the tips on a law-enforcement response at 41st/Alaska this past hour-plus. Unmarked vehicles and nothing in the radio traffic we are able to monitor. One passerby says they were told it was an arrest of a “violent offender” and it apparently wasn’t ICE as they said they weren’t immigration officers, and they weren’t masked. SFD treated a person at the scene for a “minor injury.” We’ll add anything more we find out. (3:15 PM NOTE: So far, no agency we’ve contacted has said this was their operation.)
GATEWOOD CAR THEFT: First, a resident near 41st/Austin sent this photo of an “awkwardly parked” Hyundai Elantra with tampered ignition:
Then, while we were writing this, we heard police dispatched, and were told it was taken from in front of the owner’s house a few blocks away. So a reunion is imminent
DUMPED BIKE: Recognize this bike?
Sometime yesterday afternoon someone dumped a child’s bike on our street. It looks like it was loved by the person who owned it and would love to see it make its way back to them.
There are stickers on the other side that would help the owner identify it as well as a unique handlebar bell. The current location is near the Lowman Beach area. If someone can correctly identify it, I can store it safely until they can pick it up.
(One more sunset view – this one from James Bratsanos)
Here’s what is happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
WEST SEATTLE/FAUNTLEROY YMCA CLOSURE CONTINUES: Set to reopen on Tuesday.
HOTWIRE COFFEE ANNIVERSARY: Hotwire Coffee in The Junction is celebrating its 24th anniversary:
Hotwire is West Seattle’s oldest independent coffee shop (Uptown Espresso was a little earlier but they have multiple locations). It was originally built in 1910 as a carriage house, aka parking spot, for the horse-drawn carriage for Seattle Lighting and Gas. Owner Jeff Silva was a regular when the coffee shop opened in 2002 and he happily took over this neighborhood shop in 2015.
They’re offering cold-brew specials ($2.40 any size) all day to celebrate. (4410 California SW)
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Late-summer gardening? The center has plants! Open 10 am-3 pm on the north end of the main campus of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).
SPRAYPARK: Daily-splashing season continues at Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
WADING POOL: West Seattle’s last still-open wading pool, at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), is open noon-7 pm, WILL be open today.
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, and/or buy a bottle.
FIRST FRIDAYS FINALE @ HPIC: Highland Park Improvement Club‘s monthly neighborhood celebrations go on hiatus after this one, featuring TWO bands, food truck, and more, 5:30-8:30 pm. (12th SW and SW Holden)
OPEN MIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, all-genres open mic at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), no cover, all ages.
DRAG X KARAOKE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7, show at 8, Spokane wildlife fundraiser with drag and karaoke. $10 at door. (3809 Delridge Way SW)
LIVE AT EASY STREET: Bonita Fishwife performs live in-store, 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), all ages, free.
GREAT AUNT AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, Great Aunt performs at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), all ages, no cover.
OUTDOOR MOVIE: 7:30 pm-ish, watch “Matilda” at Maarten Park (42nd/Juneau), free.
SPINNING: Revelry Room (4547 California SW) regular Friday night spinning – with DJ Buttnaked tonight, starting at 9 pm.
‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, KOBA & Kim Frasier, 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 for our event lists and ongoing calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Ever since the Alki Bathhouse pottery studio fired up again, it’s been popular. And now Seattle Parks has added new fall classes, with several openings remaining in each:
In response to the high demand, SPR has opened two new pottery classes on Wednesdays:
Adult Pottery: All Levels
Ages 18+
Wednesdays 5:30-8pm
September 16-December 2
No Class 11/11, 11/25
$440Create pottery pieces by using a combination of hand-building and throwing clay into works of art. Participants will be guided through numerous techniques to decorate and build ceramic projects. This class welcomes all experience levels, with special attention to newcomers. First bag of clay will be provided.
Alki Youth Pottery
Age 13-17
Wednesdays 3:30-5 pm
October 7 – December 2
No Class 11/11, 11/25
$200Explore the art of ceramics in this engaging pottery class for ages 13–17. Students will learn foundational techniques in wheel throwing, hand building, and glazing, gaining confidence as they create functional and expressive pieces. This class is designed for all experience levels—whether you’re completely new to clay or looking to build on existing skills. Come discover your creativity and develop new artistic abilities in a supportive studio environment.
6:07 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, September 4, 2026.
BACK TO SCHOOL WEEK ENDS, HOLIDAY WEEKEND BEGINS
Almost everyone is back in classes – and now we’re going into a three-day weekend, as Monday is Labor Day.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for some sunshine, high in the upper 60s. Sunrise will be at 6:32 am today; sunset will be at 7:43 pm.
(Texted photo, Thursday’s sunset from Lincoln Park)
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here; if you ride to/through Beacon Hill, note there’s some rerouting because of a power-line problem.
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. Here’s an advance alert:
Faunt/Va/SW-Two-boat schedule starting Tuesday, Sept. 8 for about one week
Due to scheduled vessel maintenance, the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route will run the two-boat schedule starting next Tuesday, Sept. 8 for about one week.
The Cathlamet will go out of service for maintenance through September. The Kittitas and Kitsap will operate on the two-boat schedule until we have a third vessel available, likely the weekend of Sept. 12 – 13. We’ll provide updates as soon as we have more information.
Looking ahead: In one month, the Kittitas will also need to go out of service for scheduled maintenance. We’ll have about five weeks of two-boat service with a third, unscheduled vessel on the route during this time. We’ll share more details as we get closer to October.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
See a problem 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!
Thanks to Lynne for the tip. If you want to have Husky Deli ice cream and/or deli food for your holiday-weekend picnic, cookout, etc., be sure to get it by closing time Friday – Husky has announced it’ll be closed Saturday, Sunday, and (Labor Day) Monday. Here’s the happy reason: Jack Miller‘s son Tony is getting married. When we contacted Jack to verify the closure plan, he told us that Tony has something else big in his near-future – “he is currently going to be returning to the store in October, which we are all very excited about.”
3:32 PM: The 4th Avenue exit from the eastbound West Seattle Bridge is closed because of what – according to police radio – started as an attempt to stop a suspected DUI driver in West Seattle. The suspect got onto the bridge, then took the 4th Avenue exit and crashed. The suspect then reportedly refused to get out of the car, but police eventually took him into custody.
3:46 PM: The offramp has reopened.
As we reported recently, Metro relented on its original decision to not restore bus traffic to SW Barton until next spring, even though the repaving work is done. They then decided it could be restored “within weeks.” No date at the time of that announcement, but now a date is set, according to SDOT’s project spokesperson Matthew Howard:
King County Metro intends to restore bus service schedule to the area surrounding the recently finished SW Barton Layover project beginning Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. They will be relocating routes 21, 60, 125, and RapidRide C Line service around Westwood Village. Routes will return to the original pathways and stop patterns on Southwest Barton Street south of Westwood Village and no longer operate on the temporary (detour) route on Southwest Trenton Street. Riders will start to see rider alerts at affected bus stops as soon as the end of this week. We appreciate the patience of riders during these temporary reroutes while this important city work was taking place.
Thanks to the commenters who reported there was more to the story of a crash on the West Seattle Bridge we mentioned around this time yesterday. We followed up with SPD; here’s the police narrative we obtained:
At approximately 1323 hrs officers responded to a call on the West Seattle Bridge of a person running into traffic. The CAD call showed the following remarks:
CHECK FOR MALE WALKING UP THE RAMP TO THE WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE. NO WEAPONS SEEN. WOULD BE GOING EB ON THE BRIDGE.
The West Seattle Bridge has no sidewalks, and is open to vehicular traffic only. Over a dozen people driving their vehicles on the bridge called in to 911 to report the subject … running and chasing cars carrying a dinner plate.
Prior to officers arriving it was updated that he had switched from walking and running in eastbound lanes to walking in westbound lanes. While running around in traffic several vehicles had to take evasive action to avoid hitting (him). Two vehicles ending up becoming involved in a collision that caused an airbag deployment.
(He) was located by officers walking westbound on the West Seattle Bridge. Due to him walking in traffic, making vehicles take evasive action to avoid hitting him, and causing a vehicular collision he was placed under arrest for pedestrian interference.
He was booked into jail and spent just under 24 hours there before being released this afternoon; he is still facing the charge for which he was arrested; it’s a misdemeanor.
12:34 PM: Thanks to Larry for the tip. The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan should be in view off West Seattle’s west-facing shore if it’s not already – multiple sources say it’s headed out from Bremerton. It’s been homeported there for two years while getting major work done at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
12:51 PM: Thanks to Mark Bauschke Photography for the photos.
This is believed to be a trip for post-maintenance sea trials, so we’re likely to see it pass by again, inbound, relatively soon.
We went to SW Barton Place, uphill from/east of Westwood Village, about an hour and a half ago to check on the “RV remediation” sweep announced via no-parking signage. Heading uphill, we saw crews on both sides of the street.
Continuing eastbound in hopes of getting a clearer view, we then passed about half a dozen parked tow trucks, each with a vehicle attached; we pulled into a Delridge/Henderson parking lot just in time to see five of them parade away:
With that, the downhill side of the street has been completely cleared of vehicles. We went through late last night for a baseline and counted three RVs/trailers among other vehicles (sorry, no “before” photo). We don’t know if any of the towed vehicles were confirmed stolen or just towed because they were in violation of the parking restrictions, but we’ll follow up.
(Late-summer sunset photo sent by Chris G)
Here’s today’s list of what’s happening around West Seattle, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks to everyone who sends events for us to share!):
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, plant sales featuring and supporting students’ work. North end of SSC campus (6000 16th SW).
NAVIGATING MEDICARE: Get info at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), 11 am.
SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Daily splashing season continues, whatever the weather, at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
WADING POOL CLOSED: The last pool still operating is at Lincoln Park (noon-7 pm, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), but it will be closed today because of cool weather.
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: As seen at the Admiral Block Party! 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 be there to listen!)
ONLINE PERSONAL SAFETY TRAINING: Free, 2-4 pm; registration info is in our calendar listing.
WEST SEATTLE SOCIAL HOUR: Want to meet people – in person? Camp West (4539 California SW) is hosting a weekly “social hour” where you can drop in (21+) and do that!
DROP-IN CHESS: The regular High Point Library Thursday event is happening today – people under 18 can drop in 4-5:30 pm to play. (3411 SW Raymond)
HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two Thursday night events at HPCS – this week and every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) hosts a food truck. Tonight it’s Paparepas.
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) welcomes volunteers weekly to help harvest fresh food that will be donated to food banks – 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)
NEEDLE DROP AT THE SKYLARK: Community vinyl night! Bring an album and choose a side to play, 5 pm. Sign up for a time slot here! (3803 Delridge Way SW)
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. While you’re there, check out the ongoing West Seattle Art Tour preview!
POSTCARDING PARTY: 6-8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW), gathering to fill out postcards to encourage recipients to vote.
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, with a track-workout alternative.
DUSTY THURSDAYS AT TIM’S: 6-9 pm, The Dusty 45s preceded by Will Rainier & The Pines, all ages, no cover, donations accepted for the musicians. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)
JAZZ NIGHT AT THE CENTER: 7 to 9 pm at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), $10 at the door.
LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), get a preview of new music by Movements – free, all ages.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: 7 pm, the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meets at NH Fire Station (1243 SW 112th) – all interested in the unincorporated area, White Center and beyond, are welcome.
TRIVIA AT ADMIRAL PUB: 7 pm trivia at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW)
AT REVELRY ROOM: Tonight, DJ Viejo Perro Blanco at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), starting at 8 pm.
KARAOKE AT MAX’S TRIANGLE PUB: 9 pm to closing time, time to sing! (9454 Delridge Way SW)
Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily highlight list? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Family and friends are sharing this remembrance with the community in memory of Craig Mattson:
Craig Andrew Mattson
1953 — 2026Craig Andrew Mattson passed away on June 10th, 2026, peacefully at home with his beloved wife, Jane and their kitties by his side, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Craig was born and raised in West Seattle to John Orville Mattson and Shirley Ann (Joy) Mattson. Craig attended Lafayette Elementary School, James Madison Middle School, and graduated from West Seattle High School in 1972.
Craig had a lifelong love of cars specifically General Motors and Chevrolet Trucks. His father was manager of Gene Fiedler Chevrolet in West Seattle and he followed in his footsteps and began working there at age 17 in 1970 and later became a mechanic. Craig later worked for Clarklift of Washington for a year before returning to the Huling family at Huling Brothers Chevrolet.
Craig met his sweetheart, Jane Marie Nelson in 1976. They married in 1977 and settled in Des Moines.
Craig and Jane had many adventures together, traveling to car shows, and visiting family in Montana. Craig loved and cared for many animals, especially cats.Craig also had a love for history, reading, and collecting antiques. He even owned a Cadillac Flower Car which won many awards at car shows that he and Jane drove it to. Craig was also a member of the Professional Car Society. He loved tinkering, fixing, and working on all his cars.
Craig’s second career began after he left Huling Brothers in 1995 and went to work across the street for Dick and Arlene Kennedy at Howden-Kennedy Funeral Home. Craig became an apprentice funeral director and embalmer. He enjoyed serving families in their time of need.
He lastly worked for the First Call Plus company in Kent, where he was the head hearse driver and fleet vehicle maintenance manager. Funeral Homes across the state would call when they needed extra help or a hearse & driver for a funeral, and Craig was always there.
Craig left us too soon but we will remember him fondly everyday. He is survived by his wife Jane, sister Susan Mattson, sister in laws Jan Perry and Bernadette Nelson, brother-in laws Jim Nelson, Joe Nelson, John Nelson and Mike Perry and 8 nieces and nephews, 5 great nieces and nephews, several cousins and his beloved 4 kitties. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at a later date. Please check back here for more information.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Seattle PAWS or a charity of your preference. Or Craig would like it if you would take care of a cat in need.
Please share memories, photos, and condolences on the guestbook, located at: www.emmickfunerals.com/obituaries/craig-mattson
Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle
(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to westseattleblog@gmail.com)
7:30 AM: Texter reports crash on WB bridge near 99 but says no lanes blocked so far.
Earlier:
6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, September 3, 2026.
BACK TO SCHOOL WEEK CONTINUES
School starts today for Highline Public Schools (grades 1-12), the district immediately south of West Seattle. Most other area schools/districts are already open.
Also, one more reminder that since last school year, school-zone speed-ticket cameras have been added on Admiral Way for Alki Elementary and on California SW for WSHS and Lafayette Elementary.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for more showers today, high in the mid-60s. Sunrise will be at 6:30 am today; sunset will be at 7:45 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here.
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.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
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Six days before the start of school, Our Lady of Guadalupe students, staff, and families gathered Wednesday evening to celebrate the results of what OLG said three months ago would be a “summer of construction.” They cut a ribbon across a section of new fencing – which along with new windows and a new roof comprised most – but not all – of the upgrades.
OLG principal Lauren Hobbs expressed gratitude for everyone who made the upgrades happen.
And pastor Fr. Phuong Hoang offered a prayer giving thanks:
They’re in our video along with Amy Hall of the Fulcrum Foundation, which gave financial support for the project:
The short outdoor ceremony was blessed by a bit of rain:
School and parish staff commemorated the occasion with group photos in various configurations:
Then everyone got to go inside and look through the new windows, among other things:
New time and date displays were part of an upgrade otherwise meant to be more heard than seen – a new intercom system:
OLG says the school building dates back to the early ’60s.
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