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More of what you will – and won’t – see at Saturday’s West Seattle Grand Parade

We’re less than 24 hours away from this year’s West Seattle Grand Parade, which starts at California/Lander at 11 am Saturday, heading southbound on California SW to SW Edmunds at the south end of The Junction. Here are more quick notes on what you will and won’t see (barring last-minute changes): *Pacific Northwest Naval Air […]

CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: West Seattle Bridge still dark. Where does the wire-theft situation stand?

A reader who hadn’t driven the West Seattle Bridge at night in a while messaged us this week, startled by how many of its lights were out. Wire theft affecting the bridge has long been an issue, but it’s hit the headlines again multiple times recently, particularly with the Gregory Galitzeck case (still not back […]

Seattle indie hit ‘Stardew Valley’ is coming to ‘Magic: The Gathering’

Stardew Valley, the blockbuster farming sim from solo Seattle developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone, is coming to Magic: The Gathering via a three-part Secret Lair drop from Renton-based Wizards of the Coast — with original pixel art from Barone himself. Read More

READER REPORT: Recognize this bicycle?

The photo and report are from Emily in Highland Park: This bike popped up on our block this week. After checking with neighbors, we suspect it was stolen and dumped. It’s a Magna Mountain bike with 15-speed shifting. If it’s yours, please nessage us and we’ll connect you.

Icertis CEO is departing; contract management company names CFO and board member interim leaders

Anand Subbaraman is departing as CEO of Icertis less than a year after taking the role. CFO Rajat Bahri and board member Jim Moffatt will serve as interim co-CEOs while the Bellevue company searches for a permanent leader. Read More

Departing AWS exec Dave Brown is reportedly joining Meta, as Facebook parent mulls its own cloud

Dave Brown, the senior AWS executive whose departure Amazon announced this week, is joining Meta to work on its data center build-out, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The move comes as Meta weighs whether to launch a cloud business of its own, which would put it in competition with AWS. Read More

Alki Art Fair, Summer Food Celebration, All-City Band anniversary, more for your West Seattle Friday

(Blue Wave Lacecap Hydrangea, photographed by Lisa Ruiz) Here’s our highlight list for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Open 10 am-3 pm on the north end of the main campus of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor). MEDICINAL PLANT WALK: Climate Week event, 10 […]

Indigenous Violence Survivors See Fewer Services After Federal Cuts

SOCCER: Weeklong summer camp with Junction FC, Rhodies FC players

Their seasons are over but West Seattle Junction FC and Rhodies FC players’ community involvement continues – part of it is this upcoming weeklong summer camp: Looking for a fun and active way to spend the last weeks of summer? Join Junction FC & Rhodies FC Summer Soccer Camp at Delridge Playfields from August 3–7, […]

Seattle Sounders FC pay tribute to S. ‘Soma’ Somasegar, beloved tech leader and team owner

The Seattle Sounders honored the late S. "Soma" Somasegar before Thursday night's match against the Portland Timbers, recognizing the Microsoft and Madrona leader, startup mentor, and Sounders minority owner whose impact extended far beyond Seattle's technology community. Read More

Seattle region’s office market shows signs of life as AI companies bring new stability

A new report finds the Seattle-area office market is on steadier footing, helped by AI companies opening engineering hubs across the region. Technology firms accounted for 42.5% of leasing activity in the second quarter. Read More

TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Friday + weekend, with parade and 5K street closure

6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, July 17, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Much calmer forecast today – mostly sunny, high in the low 70s. Sunrise was at 5:29 am today; sunset will be at 9:01 pm. (Wednesday sunset photo by Curry Gibson) TRANSIT TODAY Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule. West Seattle Water Taxi – […]