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Seahawks News 5/12: Uso Seumalo one of several developmental Seahawks

In Today’s Links: a look back at the 2025 NFC Championship game with Seaside Joe, Kirk Cousins’ thoughts on the Seattle Seahawks’ D (then, and now), a look at free agency and where our squad still needs help, schedule release prep, Bryce and Jacson, and more! Thanks for being here with us at Field Gulls. […]

Reviewing Julian Neal and his fit with the Seattle Seahawks

“I’m the most physical corner in this draft class.” That is what Seattle Seahawks cornerback Julian Neal told reporters in the conference call with the media after his selection as the 99th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Physical cornerbacks seem to be a staple here in Seattle. Fans can think back to players like […]

TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Tuesday info

6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Tuesday, May 12, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Sunny, high in the mid-70s. Sunrise was at 5:35 am; sunset will be at 8:36 pm. (Recent sunset photo by Chris Frankovich) CLOSURE ALERTS –WSDOT now says the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge will close all weekend again this weekend. Multiple lanes […]

TUESDAY: Dine out to support the Fauntleroy Fall Festival

(WSB photo, 2025 Fauntleroy Fall Festival) Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack … if you dine at Endolyne Joe’s tomorrow (Tuesday, May 12), you’ll be supporting the Fauntleroy Fall Festival.The restaurant at 9261 45th SW is open 8 am to 9 pm; if you go at dinner time (5 pm or later), look for the festival organizers […]

PREVIEW: Here’s who you’ll find when Delridge Farmers Market starts season at new location Saturday

WEST SEATTLE SCHOOLS: Pipe break at Lafayette Elementary

(WSB photo, May) Lafayette Elementary‘s students and staff are dealing with the aftermath of a pipe break. Principal Cindy Chaput sent families a note, which was forwarded to us: Update on Flooding Issue for Lafayette Elementary Families Dear Lafayette families and staff, Today, our school experienced a pipe burst resulting in flooding in the kitchen, […]

CLOSURE ALERT: Northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge to close all weekend again, starting this Friday night

When WSDOT announced the schedule for its second phase of repairs to the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge, they warned, “Additional night or weekend closures are possible depending on the pace of bridge repairs.” Along with the nightly closures already planned, they’ve also just announced the northbound bridge will be closed all weekend again starting […]

CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Woman arrested, charged in three West Seattle business burglaries, and others

By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor A suspect has been arrested and charged in three West Seattle business burglaries – in addition to four others around the city. All but one were burglaries at pet-supply shops. The suspect is 27-year-old Teresa R. Scavotto, seen here in a photo from the charging documents: The seven […]

HAPPENING NOW: West Seattle Junction Association’s 2026 flower baskets are going up!

(Photos courtesy of West Seattle Junction Association) They’re here! The West Seattle Junction Association‘s annual hanging flower baskets have arrived in the past hour and they’re going up. This year you’ll see 96 baskets in the heart of The Junction, “adopted” by local people and businesses to help cover the costs (WSB “adopts” one every […]

Here’s what’s happening on your West Seattle Monday

(Photo by Rosalie Miller, who explains: ‘Ground nesting native Mining Bee, Genus Andrena, in a West Seattle garden’) Here’s your Monday list of highlights, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar: BABY STORY TIME: Noon at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW). For up-to-18-month-olds. Free. NO CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: Canceled today. FREE HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in […]

Seahawks 2026 schedule: Cowboys, Giants ruled out as Seattle’s Week 1 opponent

The 2026 NFL schedule will be released this week on May 14th. The Seattle Seahawks, as defending Super Bowl champions already know that they will be kicking off the season on Wednesday, September 9th on NBC. Although there are rumors that the Seahawks opening night opponent will be the Chicago Bears, there is still nothing […]

LAST CALL: Tennis/pickleball survey closes this afternoon

Quick reminder that if you haven’t already responded to the city’s survey on its Draft Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy announced last month, it closes today at 3 pm per the city website. Find the survey link here.