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WEEKEND TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound I-5 closing north of West Seattle Bridge

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 […]

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Assault on the street

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. […]

FOLLOWUP: Mayor Wilson changes her plan – stadium-area surveillance cameras WILL be on for Seattle World Cup

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 […]

GIVING: Deloitte’s Impact Day work at The Mount will benefit community, too

(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 […]

SATURDAY PREVIEW: Loop the ‘Lupe is on, rain or shine, and there’s still time to sign up!

(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 […]

The details of Seahawks edge rusher Derick Hall’s contract extension

It didn’t take long to find out the structure of Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Derick Hall’s $42 million contract extension. OverTheCap has posted Hall’s new deal, which was agreed to earlier this week, and this contract is as team-friendly as you might expect. Here are additional contract notes: Derick Hall signed a three year, $42 […]

Local bands and more for your West Seattle Friday!

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 […]

READER REPORT: Bicycle abandoned in Alki

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.

Which trade targets make the most sense for the Seahawks?

The Los Angeles Rams changed the NFC West arms race the moment they acquired Myles Garrett. Whether the move ultimately results in a Super Bowl or not, the message was impossible to miss. Los Angeles believes its championship window is open right now and was willing to spend premium assets to maximize it. Naturally, that […]

Reviewing Andre Fuller and his fit with the Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks sure seem to like their big defensive backs. Nick Emmanwori, Kam Chancellor, Julian Neal, Brandon Browner, Riq Woolen, just to name a handful. With the 20th pick of the seventh round, the Seahawks landed another good-sized defensive back in Toledo’s Andre Fuller. The average draft projection for Fuller was somewhere in the […]

TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Friday + weekend info + first last day of school

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 […]