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GeekWire
21 days
Opinion: Don’t let the OpenAI soap opera hide the precedent
Computer scientist and AI veteran Oren Etzioni argues that OpenAI's nonprofit-to-for-profit conversion sets a dangerous precedent for American charity law, and that the real reckoning will have to come from Washington, not the Oakland courtroom Read More
West Seattle Blog
21 days
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Monday watch
6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, May 18, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Mostly cloudy, becoming sunny, mid-60s high. Sunrise was at 5:28 am; sunset will be at 8:44 pm. AFTER THE CLOSURES The weekend closures of the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge and driving lanes on the West Seattle low bridge are both scheduled […]
West Seattle Blog
21 days
About the ‘scenes of violence’ response south of The Junction
For those wondering about the Seattle Fire “scenes of violence” response at an apartment building just south of The Junction, in the 5000 block of California SW: This was dispatched as a person believed to be injured from self-harm. (Reminder: The 988 crisis hotline is there to offer help, 24/7.)
West Seattle Blog
21 days
VIDEO, PHOTOS: 2026’s West Seattle 5K was the biggest ever!
PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG (unless otherwise credited) The sea of people rolling out from the West Seattle 5K start line at 61st/Alki this morning was deeper than ever – more than 1,800 registered runners and walkers by race time, a new WS5K record. Here’s our annual video of everybody taking off […]
West Seattle Blog
22 days
Power outage in Brace Point area
Thanks for the tip! Seattle City Light says 319 customers in the Brace Point area lost power just before 5:30 pm. That’s the same area where SCL has been working for months on a long-delayed project to replace equipment including buried cables that have factored into past outages. No word yet what’s to blame this […]
West Seattle Blog
22 days
PHOTOS: Mega-low tides reveal West Seattle shores’ wildlife
Thanks for all the photos! Mega-low tides these next few days have brought out shore explorers for a close look at wildlife. Bob Burns sent the top photo of the much-exposed Lincoln Park beach; that’s also where Brandy DeWeese photographed these creatures: Janelle Otterholt sent these from Lowman Beach: The mega-low tides can also be […]
West Seattle Blog
22 days
SPD recruiting volunteers for ‘Green Lab’
Southwest Precinct crime-prevention coordinator Jennifer Satterwhite asked us to share this volunteering request with you: The Seattle Police Department Training Unit is looking for 10 additional volunteers to consume marijuana (in whatever form they prefer), and allow Officers to practice DUI testing. The Green Lab will be held on Friday, May 29, at our Training […]
GeekWire
22 days
UN digital envoy warns AI influence is concentrated in a ‘few zip codes,’ calls for global action
The UN's top digital envoy outlined a multi-stakeholder approach to AI governance at Seattle University, warning that computing power and wealth are concentrated in a handful of areas while most of the world lacks the capacity to participate. Read More
West Seattle Blog
22 days
Speaking of motorcycles … Gentleman’s Ride stopping in West Seattle right now
Thanks to the texter who tipped us to this – about 100 well-dressed men and their classic motorcycles are stopping at Don Armeni Boat Ramp right now during the local Gentleman’s Ride, one of more than 1,000 worldwide raising money for men’s health issues. We’ll add video of their arrival when we’re back at HQ.
West Seattle Blog
22 days
READER REPORT: Is this your e-motorcycle?
From Jeff on Puget This e-motorcycle was abandoned in my driveway this morning. If yours, let us know and we’ll connect you.
West Seattle Blog
22 days
HAPPENING NOW: 2026 West Seattle 5K, report #1
Full report later, but for now we just want to let you know that the West Seattle 5K run/walk is happening right now, headed from 61st SW and Alki Avenue SW to Anchor/Luna Park and back. Alki and Harbor Avenues are closed until the course is cleared, usually 11ish. Biggest turnoout ever, organizers say – […]
GeekWire
22 days
Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of May 10, 2026
See the technology stories that people were reading on GeekWire for the week of May 10, 2026. Read More