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FOLLOWUP: Multiple artists painting at ‘West Side Wall’

(PHOTOS BY DAVE GERSHGORN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG) Along the north and west sides of the CVS site at 5217 California SW, the retaining walls are again alive with art. We reported earlier this spring about the previous art getting painted over. It followed a city enforcement action after someone complained and CVS ordered the […]

SPORTS: Chief Sealth’s opening game at state

Congratulations to the Chief Sealth IHS Seahawks for another strong season. It ended today in the state tournament opening round, with a 1-0 loss to Othello, on that team’s home field in central Washington. This was the second year in a row that head coach Ernest Policarpio and his team went to state.

COUNTDOWN: Two weeks to Loop the ‘Lupe – with Seattle’s only obstacle-course 5K!

(2025 Loop the ‘Lupe – photo by Oliver Hamlin for WSB) Speaking of Our Lady of Guadalupe (as we were earlier today) … its community-service work benefits from the annual four-events-in-one Loop the ‘Lupe, and we are now just two weeks away! On Saturday, June 6, you’re invited to Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle) to join […]

FOLLOWUP: Our Lady of Guadalupe championship teams raise banners

Thanks to Lori Hinton for the photo! Earlier this month she shared the news that the Our Lady of Guadalupe School 7th-grade girls-varsity volleyball team, which she coaches with Patrick Lamb, won the CYO championship. Yesterday, the school held a double banner-raising for the volleyball champs and the 8th-grade boys-varsity basketball team, also CYO champions. […]

READER REPORT: Camera equipment found. Lost? Dumped?

The photo and report are from CC: This box (was seen on a corner, and) looks like it may be important camera equipment. The finder didn’t mention its current status but if you’re looking for it, let us know and we’ll do what we can to connect you.

WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 28 options!

(Seen at Lincoln Park. Photo by Ben Delp/BenFramed Photography) As the three-day holiday weekend begins, here are our highlighted happenings, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) by 8 am for today’s free group run. FAUNTLEROY PLANT GIVEAWAY: […]

Fire response at South Transfer Station

Some West Seattle SFD crews have joined a big response to a South Park address checking to the South Transfer Station.

YOU CAN HELP: ‘Rock Walk’ to help fund West Seattle Summer Fest music

Earlier today, we published the West Seattle Junction Association‘s announcement of this year’s Summer Fest music lineup. The shows are all free to watch – but somebody has to pay the bands – and WSJA is that “somebody,” with help from you. Here’s a fun way to help: The next Rock Walk, a showcase for […]

HAPPENING NOW: Bidding begins in WestSide Baby’s online auction

Whether or not you’re going to WestSide Baby‘s “Night Out“ benefit in two weeks, you can support the local nonprofit by bidding in its online auction, which has just begun! Here’s the announcement: WestSide Baby’s online auction is live NOW through Sunday, June 7 at 5:00 PM, featuring incredible experiences, local getaways, sports tickets, and […]

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