TRANSIT, WEATHER, TRAFFIC INFO: Post-holiday Tuesday, with more back-to-school, plus ferry change

6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

BACK TO SCHOOL TODAY

It’s not only post-holiday back-to-school day, it’s also the first day of classes for Seattle Public Schools pre-K and kindergarteners, and for Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School (with the renovations that were celebrated last week).

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast is for areas of morning fog, then some sunshine, high in the low 70s. Sunrise will be at 6:37 am today; sunset will be at 7:35 pm.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here; reminder that buses return to SW Barton as of Saturday.

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

Washington State Ferries – As previewed last week, the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is now on a two-boat schedule “for about one week” because M/V Cathlamet is out of service; check the alert page for specifics.

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!

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Incidents at two 7-Elevens – robbery, arrest (updated)

Two incidents of note this early Tuesday morning:

7-ELEVEN ROBBERY: Police are investigating a holdup just before 2:30 am at the South Delridge 7-Eleven. Two men, both armed with handguns, are reported to have robbed the store. The descriptions circulated so far are two Black men in their early 30s, both in ski masks, one in a black jacket and blue jeans, one in a red shirt, both last seen fleeing on foot, northbound on Delridge. Officers are searching right now with K-9 assistance.

(Screenshot from 35th/Barton traffic cam)

STOLEN-CAR ARREST: About half an hour before that, police were at another West Seattle 7-Eleven – at 35th and Barton – arresting a man after finding a stolen car at the store. The car was described as a white 2019 Nissan Rogue. The suspect is being taken to jail right now.

12:08 PM UPDATE: He wound up in a hospital instead of jail, according to the report narrative we just obtained from SPD:

On 9/8/2026 while working fully uniformed patrol with my Field Training officer … I noticed an occupied suspicious vehicle at 9200 35th Ave SW 7-Eleven. I ran the white Nissan Rogue plate WA #XXXXXXX, it came back as a stolen vehicle under Seattle Police department incident #2026-256361.

I conducted a high-risk vehicle stop on the vehicle, which was facing northbound at the gas pumps. The male with the vehicle, who was later verbally identified as XXXX was placed in handcuffs, and I read him his Miranda rights and XXXX understood them. A female later identified as XXXX who had driven the vehicle to the location was detained inside of 7-Eleven.

XXXX explained that he had the vehicle for the past 3 days after receiving it from a friend. XXXX said he had gotten the vehicle from his friend but could not remember his friend’s information. He explained that his friend had given him the vehicle because he was homeless at the park and believed the car to be his friend’s family’s car.

XXXX informed Officers on scene that XXXX had come over to her house with the vehicle and asked her to drive to 7-Eleven because he was too tired to drive. XXXX had the keys to the vehicle on her but thought XXXX had borrowed the vehicle because he had the keys.

Through my investigation I determined that I had probable cause for RCW 9A.56.150 Possessing stolen property in the first degree because XXXX had the vehicle for the past 3 days, he avoided giving a clear answer on who his friend was that gave him the vehicle, and that XXXX admitted that XXXX had only driven the vehicle to 7-Eleven. I placed XXXX under arrest and searched him. I screened the arrest …. XXXX was seen by SFD on scene because he explained that he had swallowed drugs when he saw officers pull up. SFD cleared XXXX on scene, and he was transported to King County Jail by Officer Ames and was declined at KCJ due to him claiming to have swallowed narcotics. He was transported to Saint Annes and released from police custody and this decision was screened … The vehicle was searched on scene and towed by Lincoln Towing after the owner could not be reached.

READER REPORT: Tesla Cybercab seen in West Seattle

Thanks to Margaret for the photo and report. She snapped the pic of a Tesla Cybercab on the Admiral Way Bridge today, first spotting it on the West Seattle Bridge and following it onto the peninsula, turning away as it continued to head westbound toward Alki. Though the Cybercabs are described by Tesla as part of its Robotaxi fleet, they aren’t likely to be operating autonomously here any time soon, as it’s not yet allowed, and city policies remain under development (though test runs with human “safety drivers” on board are allowed). Cybercabs are only in operation currently in Austin, Texas.

LABOR DAY: Alki Masonic Lodge, with VFW assistance, raises their new flag

(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)

It’s a West Seattle Labor Day tradition dating back 17 years – Alki Masonic Lodge #152 swaps the American flag that’s flown outside its Junction building for a new one. This year, veterans from three VFW posts carried out the ceremony.

After lowering the old flag and raising the new one, three of the VFW visitors – Darrell Pilat from Post 1263 in Renton, Thomas Snead from Post 2224 in Puyallup, and West Seattle Post 2713’s Jesse Palacios – carefully folded the old one and presented it to the Lodge’s Worshipful Master Michael Riley, who was among those watching from the lot below:

Riley explained that, pragmatically, the Lodge had this ceremony on Labor Day rather than, say, the Fourth of July, because more people tend to be in town.

In short remarks about the ceremony itself, he said the flag deserved to fly over the Lodge as a symbol of freedom.

The VFW reps were joined by Traci Williams, a past state commander from Post1263,who watched rather than participating this year. She and the other three are also regular participants in an even-more somber duty – twice a month, they serve in the honor guard for funerals at Tahoma National Cemetery.

Today’s ceremony was followed by an indoor picnic lunch with free hamburgers and hot dogs for everyone who showed up. The lodge’s other community work includes annual awards for local high-school students (here’s our coverage of this year’s event).

BIZNOTE: West Seattle bank’s parent company announces merger

Thanks to Ian for the tip. Seattle-headquartered WaFd Bank, which has one West Seattle branch (4102 California SW), is merging with EverBank. According to the news release announcing the merger, “EverBank Financial Corp will merge with and into WaFd, Inc., with WaFd, Inc. continuing as the resulting financial holding company” – but then, “Immediately following the holding company merger, WaFd Bank, a federally insured Washington state chartered commercial bank, will merge with and into EverBank, N.A., a national banking association, with EverBank continuing as the bank chartered by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.” The announcement says EverBank has branches in California, New York, and Florida; while WaFd has “more than 200 branches across nine western states.” It had two branches in West Seattle until closing the California/Fauntleroy location – still vacant – five and a half years ago. It appears from this slide deck that WaFd will remain the regional “brand,” but we’ll be seeking to confirm that.

SEEN FROM WEST SEATTLE: Aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, inbound

3:04 PM: Thanks for the tips! A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is inbound, off the northwest edge of Elliott Bay. We can’t see it but it’s likely the USS Ronald Reagan, which headed out four days ago for sea trials after maintenance work at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton.

3:44 PM: Now in view off Beach Drive; confirmed (through binoculars) it’s the Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

4:14 PM: Thanks to Gary Jones for the photo, added above.

ADDED MONDAY NIGHT: One more photo, this one from Greg C:

Think summer’s over? Summer hours at Alki Beach and Don Armeni Boat Ramp aren’t

Unlike some past years, Labor Day is not the last day of earlier-for-summer closing time at Alki Beach and Don Armeni Boat Ramp. As we first reported in March, closing time is 10:30 pm through September 30, when it reverts to 11:30 pm at Alki, and 24-hour operation at Don Armeni. This would be the last day of beach-fire season, except that they’ve been prohibited since the Stage 2 Burn Ban went into effect.

WEST SEATTLE COYOTES: Two sightings

Two reader-sent coyote sightings – first one, around 8:30 this morning, near Fire Station 32 (37th SW/SW Alaska):

The reader said their dog noticed the coyote first. Meantime, this one is from Rob, a coyote seen about a week ago near The Kenney:

We’ve been publishing coyote reports for 18 years, archived here, for awareness, not alarm. (Learn about coyotes here.)

Get ready for fall Recycle Roundup at Fauntleroy Church! Here’s what you can and can’t drop off this time

Looking for something to do as the holiday weekend winds down? You can sort your no-longer-needed stuff for the fall Recycle Roundup at Fauntleroy Church, coming up Saturday, October 3. Here’s the official list:

It’s happening 9 am-3 pm in the church’s main parking lot (9140 California SW). Volunteers and the crew from 1 Green Planet will be there to take your recyclables from home, office, or school – drive up, ride up, or walk up. The church has been offering these events since 2010, and reported last spring that more than 400 tons of recyclables have been collected over the years!

LABOR DAY 2026: West Seattle info

(Sunday photo sent by Wyatt)

Good morning! Holiday notes:

TRANSIT/TRAFFIC

Metro buses are running on a Sunday schedule
West Seattle Water Taxi is on a regular schedule
Washington State Ferries’ Triangle Route is on a weekday/holiday schedule
Sound Transit buses and light rail are on Sunday schedules
-If you’re going to an area of the city with pay-station street parking, you don’t have to pay today
-Check local traffic cams here, citywide cams here

HAPPENING TODAY/TONIGHT

Last day of the season for most city outdoor aquatic facilities – After today, city-run wading pools and sprayparks are closed until next year – so it’s your last day for Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm, and Lincoln Park‘s wading pool (noon-7 pm if forecast permits, call 206-684-7796 after 9 am). But Colman Pool not only will be open noon-7 pm today, it’ll have two more postseason weekends this year.

Flag ceremony, picnic – Everyone is welcome at Alki Masonic Lodge‘s annual event, starting with the annual flag-dedication ceremony at noon at 40th/Edmunds, including free burgers/hot dogs – bring a side dish to share if you can.

(See our calendar for more!)

NOT HAPPENING TODAY

-Banking (holiday)
-U.S. Postal Service (holiday)
-Libraries (closed)
-Many Seattle Parks facilities (here’s the closed/open list)
-City Council briefing meeting (councilmembers are back from 2-week end-of-summer break for committee meetings tomorrow)

WEATHER AND SUNRISE/SUNSET

Cloudy, chance of showers, then clearing, high in the upper 60s. Sunrise will be at 6:36 am, sunset at 7:37 pm.

Breaking news, holiday cancellation, anything else we should know? Please text 206-293-6302 – thank you!

WEEK AHEAD: Seattle Education Association contract vote

Though the news of a tentative agreement late Tuesday night resulted in Seattle Public Schools opening as scheduled Wednesday, there’s still one big step this week for the new Seattle Education Association contract: The ratification vote. That’s set for Friday (September 11), with the union membership set to meet at Seattle Center’s McCaw Hall at 5 pm. Assuming it’s ratified, the contract’s details are expected to become public; superintendent Ben Shuldiner gave some hints when he met with media Wednesday morning at Alki Elementary, including that the accepted salary offer was a bit above the 8.8 percent over three years that the district had previously offered. The union’s announcement of the agreement, meantime, mentioned the issue on which their focus had been: “We won an 18-month collaborative community process to improve Special Education services.”

COUNTDOWN: 12 days to West Seattle Wine Walk. Here are the winery/business matchups!

You might call it the first big event of fall in The Junction, though it’ll be a few days before the official arrival of autumn: The next West Seattle Wine Walk is happening Friday, September 18, and if you don’t have your ticket(s) yet, you might not want to wait much longer, as it often sells out. Here are the 30+ winery/business pairings announced by the West Seattle Junction Association:

Aluel Cellars – Paperboat Booksellers
Argonne Cellars – Oona
Brainstorm Cellars – Top Pot Doughnuts
Cairdeas Winery – Arthur Murray
Castle & Crown Cellars – Next to Nature
Category 5 – Rush Hour
Cloudlift Cellars – Bakery Nouveau
Cotes de Ciel – Menashe Jewelers
Darby Winery – Darby Tasting Room
Dineen Vineyards – Brocante Beach House
Dossier Wine Collective – Capers
Dunham Cellars – The Hydrant
Hyatt Vineyards – Hotwire Coffee
J. Bookwalter Wines – Industrious
Julian Margot Winery – Windermere
La Maisonnette des Artistes – Molly Moon’s
Lagana Cellars – By & By Skate Shop
Mansion Creek Cellars – John L Scott
Marrowstone Vineyards – Cherry Consignment
Mercer Wine Estates – And Arlen
Nine Hats Wines – Vain
Patterson Cellars – Carmilias’
Red Stitch Wine – Escape Artist
Sequelae Cellars – Mystery Made
Sleight of Hand Cellars – Easy Street
Structure Cellars – Emerald Water Anglers
Supermassive Cellars – Industrious
T2 Cellars – Fourth Emerald Games
Viscon Cellars – Gene Juarez
WeRise – Jet City Labs
Wilridge Winery – A La Mode Pies

Your $40 (plus processing fee) Wine Walk ticket gets you 14 one-ounce pours at whichever participants you choose to visit between 5 pm and 9 pm that night. Tasting glass and tote bag are included too, and bottle purchases during the Wine Walk are tax-free. Tickets are available here right now.

LABOR DAY PREVIEW: You’re invited to Masonic Lodge flag ceremony and picnic

(WSB photo, 2025, VFW members assisting in the Masons’ flag ceremony)

Labor Day is usually fairly short on special events in West Seattle – a low-key end to summer – but the Alki Masonic Lodge in The Junction is an exception. Again this year, they’re inviting you to their annual ceremony changing the flag on the flagpole outside their lodge/event center (4736 40th SW). It’s happening tomorrow (Monday, September 7) at noon, followed by a picnic – free hamburgers and hot dogs; bring a side dish to share, if you can.

CLOSURE UPDATE: West Seattle YMCA reopening delayed one day; Fauntleroy hours added

Thanks for the tip. West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) members have received word that the main-building closure in The Triangle will last one day longer than planned. The announcement says plumbing repairs are taking extra time, so they now plan to reopen the main building on Wednesday (September 9). To compensate, on Tuesday they’ll open the Fauntleroy branch from 5 am to 9 pm for members’ use. As announced earlier this week, both branches have been closed this week for a variety of maintenance work and upgrades (as have some other Y branches in the region).

Celebration of life planned next Saturday for Joan M. Hayden, 1955-2026

Family and friends will gather next Saturday to celebrate the life of Joan Hayden, and they’re sharing this remembrance with the community:

Our beloved mother, Joan Marie (Padden) Hayden, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, in Vancouver, Washington, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on February 18, 1955, in West Seattle, Joan was the oldest of five siblings and lived life with energy, color, enthusiasm, and joy.

Joan loved people and was always willing to help anyone in need. She was a second mother to many of her sons’ friends, welcoming them into her home and treating them as family. Her career included sales with Princess House Crystal, real estate with Stan Wiley, Prudential, and Persimmon, and retail work with JCPenney, Pier 1, and Fred Meyer. Joan loved to travel and, above all, cherished time with her family. She was a cancer survivor who volunteered with Relay for Life and cancer support groups in the Vancouver area, offering compassion and encouragement to others facing difficult journeys.

Joan was the beloved wife of Ron Hayden, her husband of more than 50 years, and a loving mother to Colin (Meagan) Hayden of Post Falls, Idaho, and Sean (Holly) Hayden of Brush Prairie, Washington and all her grandchildren. She is survived by her brother, Patrick Padden, and was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Marjory (O’Brian) Padden; her siblings, Chris (Robert) Treakle, Pauline Padden, and Mike (Vivian) Padden.

Joan leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, generosity, and countless memories. Her bright spirit and colorful personality will live on through her family, friends, and all those she welcomed into her life. She loved everyone, and she made everyone feel loved in return. A memorial service and celebration of Joan’s life will be held September 12th, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Elim Church in Brush Prairie, Washington.

(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)

WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: 22 notes for holiday weekend’s day 2 (updated)

(Al suggests those flowers have a favorite in today’s Apple Cup)

Here’s what to know for September’s first Sunday – mostly listings from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE RUNNING CLUB: 8:30 am, meet at Alki Statue of Liberty (61st/Alki) to run with friends old and new.

LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY PLAYDATE: 9 to 11 am, incoming kindergarteners and other new-to-Lafayette students can meet their new classmates! (2645 California SW)

NO SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: The Westies Run Club is taking the holiday weekend off.

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

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Now in the still-bountiful late-summer produce-and-products season, open for shopping and eating (as it is every weekend of the year, even holidays), 10 am-2 pm, California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska.

206 MAKERS’ MARKET: While you’re in The Junction, drop into Jet City Labs for the monthly makers’ market! (4547 California SW)

MASTER GARDENERS CLINIC: Also in The Junction – one of this season’s last few chances to get your gardening questions answered at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market, 10 am-2 pm.

BEE GARDEN WORK PARTY: 10 am-noon, all welcome to help maintain the West Seattle Bee Garden at the north end of High Point Commons Park. (Lanham/Graham)

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

SPRAYPARK SEASON’S SECOND-TO-LAST DAY: Daily splashing through Labor Day, whatever the weather, 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? Look for it at, and borrow it from, the West Seattle 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, first postseason weekend continues at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WADING POOL: Forecast is for a mostly cloudy day and sub-70 high, so the still-operating city-run wading pools should be open today – that would include noon-7 pm at Lincoln Park. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

APPLE CUP WATCH PARTY: The annual UW-WSU football faceoff happens today, and Ounces invites you to watch in their beer garden, starting at 1 pm. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

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

FOLK DANCING AT C & P COFFEE: 3 pm, “A short performance celebrating Abbots Bromley’s Horn Dance Celebration – the longest continuous Pagan tradition still performed in the Village of Abbots Bromley in England in September.” No cover, all ages. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

Canceled SIP & SCULPT AT MR. B’S: Monthly “open clay night” at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).

LIBRARY REMINDER: The technology overhaul for Seattle Public Library starts at 6 pm tonight, and that means some service disruptions for the next month or so.

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

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

LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm jazz with the D-Lux Jazz Trio at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

LIVE MUSIC AT TIM’S: Working Class Jones and All The Rain, Labor Day weekend show at Tim’s in White Center (98th/16th), 8 pm.

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

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Early-morning gunfire in North Admiral

Police investigated gunfire in North Admiral around 2 am today. According to archived police radio, a witness called 911 to say they saw someone in a “dark gray Cadillac sedan” fire at a Tesla Cybertruck at Hamilton Viewpoint, about 20 minutes before they called. Police subsequently reported finding at least one shell casing at the park entrance at California/Palm, and finding someone asleep in a parked Cybertruck nearby, uninjured. The witness did not provide a description of whoever was in the Cadillac but reported it was last seen southbound on California.

WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Labor Day weekend’s first sunset, and what’s ahead

The sun emerged from clouds in time to bring Saturday to a colorful close. Thanks for the sunset photos! Above, by Kay Kendall; below, by Curry Gibson:

And from an unidentified texter:

Forecast suggests tomorrow might have the three-day weekend’s best weather – mostly sunny, low 70s. Today’s high was 70, which is five degrees cooler tha what’s normal for this date.

UPDATE: Man in critical condition after stabbing near Roxhill Park soccer field

5:27 PM: SPD and SFD are arriving in the Roxhill Park area after a report that someone was stabbed. Updates to come.

5:32 PM: Officers told dispatch they have no suspect description so far. The victim is being taken to the hospital by SFD medic unit.

5:47 PM: The victim is reported to be a teenager. The scene, police told dispatch is toward the southwest side of the park, 29th/Cambridge.

5:59 PM: Police have cleared the scene. We’re checking with SFD on the victim’s condition, and asking SPD if they have any additional info.

7:23 PM: Updates – SFD spokesperson Kaila Lafferty says the victim, a man now believed to be 20 years old, was in critical condition when transported. SFD spokesperson Det. Brian Pritchard provided this summary:

Officers arrived and found a 20-year-old man suffering from a stab wound to the thigh and torso, near the soccer field. Officers provided aid until Seattle Fire Department arrived and transported him to Harborview Medical Center; his condition is unknown at this time. The victim stated that he did not know who stabbed him and gave no description of the suspect. Homicide and Assault Unit detectives are leading the investigating and will be working to determine what led to the stabbing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Seattle Police Department Violent Crimes Tip line at (206) 233-5000.

UPDATE: Collision at California/Genesee sends two scooter riders to hospital

4:32 PM: SFD and SPD are at California and Genesee, where a collision is reported to have involved a minivan driver and bicycle rider. The intersection is at least partially blocked, reportedly on the west side. More information when we get it.

4:48 PM: We’ll be checking with SFD on injuries. They canceled a dispatch for a medic unit – which would have been needed for serious injuries – and, according to a texter (who sent the photo above), transported at least one person by ambulance instead.

4:55 PM: SFD has closed the call.

6:14 PM: According to SFD spokesperson Kaila Lafferty, this involved a scooter, not a bicycle. Two teenagers were on the scooter and both were taken to hospitals by private ambulance: “Approximately 13-year-old female in stable condition” and “Approximately 14-year-old male in stable condition.”

COUNTDOWN: Two weeks until this year’s free West Seattle Art Tour. Here’s how to get ready!

Weekend after next, you can enjoy the work of more than 50 local artists by being part of this year’s free two-day West Seattle Art Tour. Here’s an update from organizers on how to get ready!

The 2026 West Seattle Art Tour Preview continues at Viscon Cellars, 5910 California Ave SW, Suite B, during tasting room hours on Thursday and Friday evenings – 5 pm to 9 pm, and Saturday afternoons, 1 pm to 6 pm, through September 26, 2026.

Many of the more than 50 participating artists will be at Viscon Cellars Thursday (September 10th) during the West Seattle Art Walk, 5:00-9:00 pm, to chat about their work and answer questions you may have. While you’re there, enjoy a glass of Viscon Cellars’ delicious wine and mingle with other art lovers.

Brochures of this year’s Tour Map are available at Viscon Cellars during the preview.

The West Seattle Art Tour is a free, self-guided tour that showcases a unique array of art created by exceptional West Seattle artists in the spaces where artists create, live, teach, and work. This year sites will be open for two days, allowing more time for visitors to see all of the locations. This year’s tour Information includes a printable map, an interactive online map and artist profiles to help guests plot their own adventure across the West Seattle Peninsula. Maps and more are available on the Tour’s website, .

The West Seattle Art Tour is organized by local artists and art lovers with support from The West Seattle Blog, Viscon Cellars, Alki Arts, BECU, Susi Musi & Co., Capers Home, West Seattle Garden Tour, C&P Coffee, and Cat Brooks Design.

Official tour hours will be 10 am-5 pm on Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20.

LIGHT RAIL: New date for Sound Transit work affecting bike/foot path by West Seattle Bridge

Thanks to Eddie (who sent the photos) and Kathy for the tips. Sound Transit has put up signage with new dates for the work it says will affect the bike/foot path by the West Seattle Bridge – September 12-20. Eddie explains it’s “the portion of the trail on the left of the picture” (below):

We haven’t found a digital version of the notice yet (the QR code on the sign goes to the main West Seattle Link Extension site, and it doesn’t appear to be posted there). The work, involving soil sampling, originally was set for last month, then postponed when workers discovered “unmarked utilities and communications cables.”

REMINDER: Seattle Public Library tech overhaul starts Sunday night

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.