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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Tuesday info, with bridge incident

6:29 AM: Good morning. It’s Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

BRIDGE INCIDENT

Multiple texters have reported at least one person on foot in the outside lane of the eastbound bridge. It appears an SFD rescue-standby response was called but quickly canceled. The traffic camera system is down currently so we don’t know yet where this stands. (6:38 AM: Catching up through radio archives, police got to the person – a woman in crisis – and called an ambulance for them. Two outside lanes were blocked while they awaited it. … 6:50 AM: The cameras are back up and the bridge is back to normal. If you or anyone you know is experiencing thoughts of self-harm, the 988 hotline is available 24/7.)

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The air quality alert continues for smoke. Meantime, the forecast says you can expect sunshine and smoke with a high in the uppwe 70s. Sunrise was at 5:50 am today; sunset will be at 8:39 pm.

NIGHT OUT

Tonight is the annual night for neighborhood block parties and West Seattle has 200+ registered, so watch for side-street closures tonight, 5-9 pm.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule.

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. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

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!

Another sunset sight: Still-beached boat

(Reader photos)

Also seen at sunset: West Seattle’s latest derelict boat, still beached at Constellation Park. We first mentioned it a week ago; it apparently floated off for a while, then we started hearing about it again a few days later, and published this Saturday night.

More people noticed it today, including the texter who sent these photos this evening. We’re still working to find out who’s ultimately accountable for it. Over the weekend, we reached the U.S. Coast Guard, which told us to contact the state Department of Natural Resources, which has a Derelict Vessel Removal Program. They haven’t returned our messages yet; we’ve also inquired with Seattle Parks, since the boat is aground on one of their beaches.We’ll update whe we finally reach whomever has a plan to deal with it.

WEST SEATTLE SMOKE: Sunset’s telltale tint

Thanks to Carol Ann Joyce for the photo of tonight’s sunset, with the expected tint that results from wildfire smoke. As reported this morning, an Air Quality Alert is in effect for at least the next two days. Most West Seattle sensors on the Puget Sound Clean Air map still show “good” air quality right now, though; most east of I-5 are showing the air quality worsening. (Here’s a map showing where our state’s big fires are currently; fires north of the border are contributing too.)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Shooting victim found, reportedly said it happened outside WS

6:22 PM: SFD and SPD are responding to a report of an 18-year-old with a gunshot wound to the abdomen in the 9400 block of 20th SW [vicinity map]. However, officers told dispatch that the victim says it happened somewhere else – “in South Seattle” – two hours ago.

6:26 PM: Medics have confirmed that they’re treating a male patient with a single gunshot wound to his lower left abdomen.

6:42 PM: SFD medics are taking the wounded person to Harborview. No other information about the circumstances so far.

8:28 PM: SFD tells us the victim was in stable condition when transported.

ELECTION 2026: Sign waves’ reminder that your ballot’s shelf life is running out

WSB team members spotted the sign-wavers on the Andover bike/foot overpass a short time ago, including West Seattle Indivisible members reminding you to vote, and Seattle Public Library levy supporters nearby. The levy is the one measure whose fate will be finalized by tomorrow’s vote; otherwise, it’s a primary election, featuring some races being narrowed down to two finalists for the November general election, including U.S. House, King County Council, and four state Supreme Court positions. After 8 pm tomorrow (Tuesday, August 4), your ballot just becomes recycling fodder, so mark it and get it into an official drop box (this map shows the four in West Seattle and the dozens elsewhere in King County) before then – so far, only 17.7 percent of Seattle ballots are in.

Next steps for West Seattle’s other ‘Pedestrian Street’ plan, Delridge Triangle

As with the Lander Pedestrian Street table during Sunday’s West Seattle Farmers’ Market, SDOT plans an info table/booth at this Saturday’s Delridge Farmers’ Market for West Seattle’s other Pedestrian Street project, the “Delridge Triangle” project on 18th SW in South Delridge.

10 am-2 pm Sataurday (August 8) at the market (northwest corner of 8th SW and SW Henderson), SDOT reps will be ready to talk about the plan for the section of 18th SW between two city-owned parcels eventually envisioned to become – with the street – one park. Then, one week from tonight – at 6:30 pm Monday, August 10 – they’ll be at the site for a “community design charrette.” That won’t be the first meeting they’ve had at the site; three months ago, when the project type was called “People Street” instead of “Pedestrian Street,” they hosted a conversation there and collected comments – we took this photo during that event.

The flyer for the events next Saturday and Monday says the city hopes to “implemet improvements” – theoretically closing off this section of 18th east of Delridge – next year. In previous coverage of the park proposal for the area, Seattle Parks told us that project wasn’t expected to have funding before 2028.

FOLLOWUP: Log House Museum announces grand-opening dates for new ‘Beyond Alki’ exhibit

(Photo courtesy Log House Museum – volunteers previewing ‘Beyond Alki’)

The Log House Museum‘s brand-new “Beyond Alki” exhibit is finally ready to go public! Here’s the announcement we just received to share with you:

The Southwest Seattle Historical Society announces the grand opening of a new exhibition at the Log House Museum, a city of Seattle landmark located one block from Alki Beach.

Beyond Alki: Stories of West Seattle and the Duwamish Peninsula opens this month after more than two years of planning and a two-month closure for installation.

The Southwest Seattle Historical Society invites the community to celebrate the grand opening with two events – Washington Museum Day this Saturday, August 8 from 10 am to 4 pm and during a grand opening celebration on Thursday, August 20 from 5 to 7:30 pm. Both events will be held at the Log House Museum.

The exhibit is the culmination of a multi-year interpretive planning project supported by a community advisory committee and Maritime Washington National Heritage Area.

“We are excited to welcome our community to experience our new exhibit, explore local history, and to learn more about how this place has been shaped by the people and the land around us,” says Executive Director Elizabeth Rudrud.

About ‘Beyond Alki’

Alki was first called sbaqʷabqs. It means prairie in Lushootseed, the language of Coast Salish people. It describes how Alki looked — grassy plains and scattered stands of fir trees.

Settlers who accessed federal land grants arrived in 1851 and called it “Alki” which translates to “by and by” in Chinook Jargon, a trade language of the era. These settlers envisioned a major city from this shore.

As Seattle grew, so did the Duwamish Peninsula – industry developed, waterways changed, and forests disappeared (almost). Newcomers arrived in waves and built homes, schools, businesses, and neighborhoods – each leaving an imprint on the community.

Beyond Alki highlights the significance of Alki Beach, shares stories from communities across the Duwamish Peninsula, incorporates new interactive experiences – visitors can listen to music from West Seattle’s past from an interactive music listening station – and highlights artifacts, including the recently acquired Rolf Neslund Memorial Shrine bust.

The exhibit was supported by generous sponsors and donors, including 4Culture, Nucor Steel, the Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation, Maritime Washington National Heritage Area, the City of Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, the Norcliff Foundation, the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Mechanics Bank, and the West Seattle Garden Tour.

The Log House Museum is at 61st SW and SW Stevens.

WEST SEATTLE SKY: Wildfire smoke returns, as National Weather Service issues Air Quality Alert

11:49 AM: If you hadn’t already noticed the distinct tinge to the sunlight, the disappearance of the Olympics is another telltale clue that wildfire smoke is back. That was our view looking west from Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook (4500 block of Beach Drive SW) at 10:30 am. For now, the surface air quality here is still OK, but not for long; the National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert, to be in effect from noon today until 5 pm Wednesday. The alert warns, “Air quality conditions are expected to worsen throughout the day today as smoke begins to mix down to the surface.”

2:01 PM: We’re told one block in Arbor Heights has canceled its Night Out party “out of an abundance of caution” given the smoke forecast.

‘Constitutional observer’ training, summer food drive, more for your West Seattle Monday

(SDOT camera view from California/Admiral)

Here’s what’s happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SUMMER FOOD DRIVE: If you can help, this is continuing daily at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor) – our story has the list of what is most needed.

SPRAYPARK OPEN: Daily splashing continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), whatever the weather, 11 am-8 pm.

WADING POOLS OPEN: With sunshine and a high temperature above 70 degrees expected, West Seattle’s regular Monday wading-pool lineup will be open – noon to 7 pm at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way, upper park near the north lot) and at EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden).

COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, daily operation continues at the outdoor saltwater swimming pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the session schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

(added) BLUE ANGELS DEPART: 2 pm, according to what tipster Angelo learned at the Museum of Flight this morning.

NO CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: The weekly 2 pm meeting for previews and briefings is canceled this week.

‘CONSTITUTIONAL OBSERVER’ TRAINING: In response to increased ICE activity in West Seattle, in-person training presented by West Seattle Indivisible and partners regarding how to observe and report, 6:30 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW) – our calendar listing has details and RSVP link.

‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUPS: 6:30 pm, weekly group gatherings for people going through grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee. Before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too! $5.

PRACTICE SPEAKING SPANISH: 6:30-8:30 pm, this informal group gathers at Future Primitive Brewing in White Center (9832 14th SW), all welcome – just be ready to speak Spanish while participating!

ALKI MEDITATION: Two places to get centered on Monday nights – first, meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Also, there’s free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 2: Two venues offer trivia tonight- 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), $2 cash to enter … and 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

POOL TOURNAMENT: The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starting at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska, entrance on California)

PINBALL TOURNAMENT: Register at 7, play at 7:30, at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Monday night music with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Sing as your Monday closes out – karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Huge thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar, which we update daily; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

New, free robotics program starting at Fauntleroy YMCA

Registration is open for a new free robotics program for 9- to 15-year-olds, offered by the West Seattle YMCA and NUCOR (both WSB sponsors) – free, with limited space. Here’s the announcement sent to us to share with you:

The West Seattle YMCA and NUCOR are excited to partner and provide a STEM Robotics Program for youth in our community. Using the FIRST LEGO League curriculum, participants will engage in hands-on STEM learning, teamwork, and robotics competition.

Key Program Details:

Dates: August 2026 – November 2026 (with potential to advance to regional and state competitions through April 2027).

Schedule: Every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Fauntleroy YMCA (9140 California Ave SW)

Eligibility: Youth between the ages of 9 and 15

Capacity: Limited to 4 teams of 6 participants (24 spots total).

Please note: Registration is strictly first-come, first-served. Once all 24 spots are filled, subsequent registrants will automatically be placed on a waitlist.

Here’s the registration link.

TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: August’s first Monday

6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, August 3, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast says you can expet sunshine today with a high in the low 70s, before things heat up tomorrow. Sunrise was at 5:49 am today; sunset will be at 8:40 pm.

(Lincoln Park sunset view, by Victoria Gnatoka)

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule.

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. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

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!

WEEK AHEAD: Firefighter Story Time on Tuesday

(2025 WSB photo, Firefighter Story Time at Delridge Library)

We’ve talked a lot about two big events happening Tuesday (August 4) – the election and Night Out – but there’s another notabl, albeit much smaller, event that day: One of the periodic Firefighter Story Times at a local library. These are chances for preschoolers to get to see firefighters and their gear up close, so they might be less scared if they ever have to meet them in an emergency situation. Firefighter Story Times rotate between libraries and this one is at the South Park Library, just over the ridge from West Seattle, and children’s librarian Miss Bea invites all area preschoolers, families, and caregivers to attend, 10:30 am Tuesday, 8604 8th Avenue South [map]. (No registration/RSVP required – just show up.)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen black VW Tiguan

Via email: 2012 black Volkswagen Tiguan stolen from 63rd Ave SW near Alki Ave on Saturday afternoon, 8/1, between 1 and 2 p.m. The license plate # is CHN2244. If anyone saw this happen, or sees the car, please let us know. A police report has been filed: 26-225968.

TRAFFIC ALERT: 1st Ave. S. blocked just west of 509 for scooter incident

There’s been no word yet if another vehicle was involved, but a scooter rider – described as a man around 60 years old – fell in the 8400 block of 1st Avenue South [vicinity map], just west of Highway 509, and was seriously hurt. Medics just told dispatch he is regaining consciousness, but that stretch of 1st is blocked by the response for now.

SEAFAIR: Blue Angels’ 2026 finale flyby (updated Monday)

5:08 PM: Thanks to Erin for the photo from the Blue Angels‘ downtown flyby during their final 2026 Seafair Airshow performance, wrapped up this past hour. Though yesterday’s wind left them grounded, this afternoon’s clouds and short-lived showers weren’t enough to stop today’s show. They’re scheduled to stay on this side of the continent for much of the month of August, with their airshows the next three weekends in Alaska, Oregon, and Montana. (For those interested in watching their Seattle departure, we’re asking.)

6:30 PM: Thanks to Alki photographer David Hutchinson for sending these views from Don Armeni Boat Ramp:

ADDED MONDAY: Thanks to tipster Angelo for calling to say the word at the Museum of Flight is that they’ll fly out at 2 pm today.

READER REPORT: Abandoned bicycle in The Triangle

The photo and report were sent by Bob:

This bike has been sitting outside of Buddha Ruksa and Metropolis on Genesee for a couple days.

Our archive of found-bicycle reports is here.

WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: ‘Rally for Eduardo’ in The Junction

There’s been some chanting and some honking, but otherwise the “Rally for Eduardo” demonstration just south of the West Seattle Farmers’ Market has been relatively low-key. We counted about 30 sign-holders when we got here around 11:15. They’re on the corners and lining the barricaded crosswalk on the market’s south end, where shoppers are strolling by too.

Some participants are marching in Walk-All-Ways when the pedestrian signal is on. Though there are usually demonstrations every Sunday, this was organized by a different group to call attention to Eduardo Aguirre Esparza, the local contractor arrested by ICE north of Morgan Junction a week and a half ago, as reported here. There’s an info table on the KeyBank corner with flyers about his situation as well as local immigrants-rights and rapid-response networks.

We asked an organizer if there’s been any update on this case, and she said as far as they know, he’s still in a detention facility in El Paso, and his family is continuing to push for his release and raising money to support that effort, as well as simply trying to get proof that he’s OK.

WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Lander Pedestrian Street info in The Junction

Ian and Nora from SDOT are at the KeyBank corner right now with information about Admiral’s planned Lander Pedestrian Street project. This is for the stretch of Lander between Good Society and Lafayette Elementary. The project is still in the very early stage – not even in the official design stage yet – but SDOT is trying to get word out about it, and this is part of the second phase of public events (here’s the flyer). Next one is Wednesday, August 12, 4:30 to 6:30 at the future project site – a “community design charrette.” We asked the SDOT team if the Good Society’s longtime “streatery” is staying, and they said yes. There’s general info about projects like this on this page of the SDOT website. P.S. If you don’t find them at the corner, they might be moving into a booth at the Farmers’ Market, they told us a short time ago.

WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: 24 options!

(Saturday evening photo by Carol Ann Joyce)

Here’s what’s happening on this first Sunday in August, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

CHINOOK FISHING: Don Armeni Boat Ramp opened at 3 am today for the third day of the season, so if you see a ton of trailers there – and/or boats in the bay – that’s what’s up (as first reported Friday).

WEST SEATTLE RUNNING CLUB: New listing, but not a new group! 8:30 am, meet at Alki Statue of Liberty (61st/Alki) to run with friends old and new.

SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: The Westies Run Club is running from Alki Coffee Co. (2738 Alki SW) today, 9 am.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.

RALLY FOR EDUARDO: 10 am-2 pm, California/Alaska, demonstration in support of ICE detainee taken from West Seattle a week and a half ago. BYO sign(s).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Now in summer produce-and-products season, 10 am-2 pm, California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska.

SDOT AT THE MARKET: Along with the vendors, you’ll find an SDOT booth where they’re talking with people today about the Lander Pedestrian Street project in Admiral.

SUNDAYS IN THE ALLEY: While you’re in The Junction, check out the returning weekly summertime party behind Carmilia’s (enter through 4528 California SW)! 10 am-3 pm. Food, vendors, music.

MASTER GARDENERS CLINIC: Back at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market, 10 am-2 pm.

FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)

MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS SALE: In honor of Seafair, sale through Monday at Mountain to Sound Outfitters! (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor)

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

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open today! Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to find it at, and borrow it from, the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE RESIST: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, weekly action in The Junction.

COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, daily public sessions at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WADING POOLS OPEN TODAY: Forecast is for sunny and 70+ so these two city-run wading pools should be open, both noon-7 pm: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden).

MAKE A PINATA: Summer Quest free piñata-making workshop at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), 2-3:30 pm.

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re welcome Sunday afternoons at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

(Friday photo by Stewart L.)

BLUE ANGELS: Assuming the weather cooperates, final day for the Seafair Airshow, which is performed for a crowd at Lake Washington, but you will usually get a few glimpses of the Blue Angels from West Seattle. They fly at 3:30 pm again today (which usually means commercial air traffic is diverted over south WS), taking off from, and landing at, Boeing Field just east of here.

SIP & SCULPT AT MR. B’S: 6-8 pm, monthly art event at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).

BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight, nighttime tea service with host Jack Sanders, info and RSVP here. (4547 California SW)

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, and you can win prizes. (4302 SW Alaska)

SCREAM TIME: 8 pm on the beach at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), Scream Club Seattle gathers again to get it all out, loudly and briefly.

LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, music to wrap up your weekend – jazz with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

Organizing, or assisting with, an event that should be on the WSB community calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

VIDEO: Beach breezes blow a component of Alki Beach Pride flag celebration off course, but party stays on track

Not only did today’s wind ground the Blue Angels, it swept away the giant beach ball during the Alki Beach Pride preview flag event today. But there was a happy ending – we’ll get to that in a bit. First: Alki Beach Pride is celebrating its 12th anniversary, organized by Stacy and Jolie Bass-Walden of Alki, and will be an all-day festival two weeks from today. In advance of that, they again gathered dozens of people at the beach to unfurl giant flags lent by Seattle Pride (which you’ll recall honored Stacy with a major award this year). The event began with the arrival of Dykes on Bikes:

(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)

Then everybody headed from Blue Moon Burgers across the street to the sand:

The flags were rolled out:

Among the volunteers – District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka:

The giant beach ball joined the party:

As the video atop this story shows, plenty of pep talks, and coaching on doing “The Wave” with “The Flags,” before the ball caught the breeze and flew away:

The ball seemed a potentially lost cause:

The celebration carried on anyway, back at Blue Moon, with DJ Brick the Doll:

Then later in the day, we learned from Alki Beach Pride tonight, the beach ball was recovered and returned:

So all’s well that ends well. This was only the start of the celebration – on Saturday, August 15th, noon-8 pm, the heart of the beach will be alive with music, vendors, food, and community – find the lineups here as the day gets closer.

UPDATE: Beached boat back on West Seattle shore

8:57 PM SATURDAY: Thanks to everyone who’s sent tips about and photos of that sailboat at Constellation Park. Comparing photos with this one we published last Monday, we’re confident in saying it’s the same boat. According to archived SFD radio, their Rescue Boat 5 checked it out twice this afternoon in the 2 pm vicinity, found no one aboard, consulted with the Coast Guard, and notified dispatch it’s a “derelict boat.” As for what happens next, we’ll be inquiring – disposition sometimes takes a while, as you might recall from this saga last year.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Thanks to Ted for the photo of the boat this morning. No official updates yet on how this will be addressed.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Police investigate gunfire in Riverview (updated Monday)

6:59 PM: Thanks for the tips about a big police/fire response in Riverview. This was originally dispatched as a shooting but the “scenes of violence” SFD response was canceled quickly because no victim was found. They’ve been investigating a report that the victim left the scene in a green pickup truck.

7:14 PM: We’ve gone to the scene in hopes of finding out more about the originally reported circumstances. Our crew says it appears there was gunfire – shell-casing marker placards are visible in the Riverview Playfield parking lot. (Photo added above.)

MONDAY AFTERNOON: We asked SPD for the narrative and received this one-line summary: “A man fired his personal firearm at a vehicle after one of the occupants pepper-sprayed him” along with a note that the incident will be featured on SPD Blotter shortly.

YOU CAN HELP: Music4Life instrument donation event in West Seattle Junction next Saturday

(WSB photo, some of the instruments donated last year)

Got one or more musical instruments you don’t need any more? The Rotary Club of West Seattle will accept them in The Junction next Saturday on behalf of Music4Life. As they were last year, Rotary volunteers will be on the KeyBank corner aain, 10 am-2 pm, “to receive and acknowledge donations of gently used musical instruments for repair and refurbishing, to enable students in need to participate in school music programs.” All orchestra and band instruments – especially cornets, clarinets, flutes, and violins – plus guitars will be accepted. The announcement notes:

Many people have lovingly used musical instruments in their garages or attics, or in storage. When reminded, they ask themselves “Why am I still carting this instrument around?” Music4Life understands that some people have precious memories of their used musical instruments. We do not want a reluctant giver. We instead want donors who appreciate the unique value of instrumental music in the life and education of a child-and want all children, regardless of family need, to experience it. Music4Life partners with preferred, local professional music repair shops for discounted restoration of these instruments. At last year’s event, we received 56 instruments to restore and distribute.

So if you have an instrument that fits the description – and if you would be a joyful giver, just bring it to the southwest corner of California/Alaska, 10 am-2 pm Saturday, August 8.