Latest News

Justice Department Announces Criminal Charges In Baltimore’s Deadly Key Bridge Collapse

The Justice Department has filed criminal charges against two companies and the technical superintendent of the Dali cargo vessel following its collision with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The incident resulted in the deaths of six highway workers and an estimated billions in reconstruction costs, severely impacting one of the nation's largest shipping ports.

Black Communities Could Pay For FEMA Chaos

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is reinstating disaster workers ahead of hurricane season, a move that follows months of significant staffing reductions and internal warnings regarding agency stability. Critics emphasize that continued understaffing poses a disproportionate risk to Black communities in the South, who are historically more vulnerable to natural disasters and heavily reliant on federal assistance.

They’re Testing Democracy’s Collapse In Louisiana First

Louisiana is confronting significant challenges to its democratic systems, including the Supreme Court's decision to dismantle a major Black voting district and legislative efforts targeting elected officials. However, residents are actively resisting these erosions of power, demonstrating a commitment to civic engagement through anticipated record voter turnout in upcoming elections.

Never Too Late To Celebrate Mothers

Dr. E. Faye Williams, President of The Dick Gregory Society, recently underscored the profound resilience and dedication exemplified by her mother, advocating for consistent appreciation of maternal figures. Williams also called for proactive community engagement in safeguarding voting rights, highlighting the efforts of prominent Black women leaders, including Jotaka Eaddy, Donna Brazile, and Stacey Abrams, in addressing challenges such as the 'Louisiana v. Callais' case.

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 […]