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15 minutes
Seafair Parade of Ships 2026, sailing past West Seattle
(USS Cincinnati, hoto by Gary Jones) The kickoff event to Seafair’s two biggest weeks is happening now – the Parade of Ships, passing West Seattle on the way to the downtown waterfront, a few hours later than previous years. The participants weren’t announced in advance, unlike past years, and only one US Navy vessel is […]
The Stranger
22 minutes
Summer Sweet
Summer Sweet not your vibe? Check out Boozy Summer Savory instead. I’ve never drunk alcohol. I heard a Minor Threat song when I was 14 and swore off booze right then and there. But few things are more pathetic than a 46-year-old identifying as straight edge. Thankfully, booze-free cocktails are getting increasingly popular, and non-drinkers […] The post Summer Sweet appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
22 minutes
Summer Savory
Summer Savory not your vibe? Check out N/A Summer Sweet instead. In June, when the temperatures creep above 70, I leave the Manhattans behind, and start sniffing out margaritas, mai tais, anything with orgeat that helps me pretend I’m on the vacation I keep promising myself I’ll take “next month.” But my palate can only […] The post Summer Savory appeared first on The Stranger.
West Seattle Blog
41 minutes
HEALTH: West Seattle air quality showing signs of wildfire smoke
While the air isn’t too murky – yet – online air-quality maps show the influence of wildfire smoke drifting this way; the Puget Sound Clean Air map, for example, shows many sensors in West Seattle now showing “moderate” air quality. Last night, most were still “good” despite telltale signs of smoke such as the deep […]
West Seattle Blog
about 2 hours
‘Car Show Rivalry’ series shoot to turn Hamilton Viewpoint Park into all-day party on Friday
The city Film Office wants you to know that Hamilton Viewpoint Park in North Admiral will be mostly off-limits to the public all day and part of the evening this Friday (July 24), for what might sound like a loud party. It’s actually going to be a series shoot, the city explains – here’s what […]
West Seattle Blog
about 4 hours
WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Man arrested after calling 911 about gunfire
Last night just before midnight, police got a call about gunfire in the 8800 block of 9th SW – but the subsequent dialogue with dispatch suggested some concern about a false report. A few hours later, we got a message suggesting gunfire had been verified after all. So we asked Seattle Police for the report […]
The Stranger
about 5 hours
Cashing Out
I’m a straight woman in her early thirties dating a straight man in his late twenties. We’ve been together for two years. We kept things casual for the first sixteen months or so. When we had our “define the relationship” talk he agreed to a “no important secrets” policy. The big secret I shared with him: […] The post Cashing Out appeared first on The Stranger.
West Seattle Blog
about 5 hours
Musicmaking, dancing, swimming, paddling, more for your West Seattle Tuesday!
Thanks to Al for the artichoke-flower-and-bee photo! Here’s our list of event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, […]
The Stranger
about 5 hours
Slog AM: Slog Am: Try to Stay Cool, More Washington Journalists Strike over AI, and How Not to See ‘The Odyssey’ for the Right Reasons
It’s a Hot One: Too hot even, dangerously for some. The city hasn’t updated its summer heat safety website since August of last year, but it still has handy links to cooling centers and the like; just ignore all the old dates they mention. It’s today and tomorrow that will be the worst according to […] The post Slog AM: Slog Am: Try to Stay Cool, More Washington Journalists Strike over AI, and How Not to See ‘The Odyssey’ for the Right Reasons appeared first on The Stranger.
West Seattle Blog
about 6 hours
YOU CAN HELP: West Seattle Rotary’s ‘Pencil Me In for Kids’ school-supply drive under way
Looking ahead to next school year – just weeks away – the Rotary Club of West Seattle hopes you can help with this year’s Pencil Me In for Kids school-supply drive. Here’s how: Pencil Me In For Kids (PMIFK) is a West Seattle Rotary-sponsored project that has provided basic school supplies to West Seattle K-5 […]
West Seattle Blog
about 9 hours
TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Tuesday, with heat alert
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, July 21, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET The National Weather Service‘s Heat Advisory alert is in effect at 10 am, until 11 pm tomorrow. The official forecast: partly sunny, patchy smoke, high mid-80s. Sunrise was at 5:33 am today; sunset will be at 8:57 pm. TRANSIT TODAY Metro buses – […]
West Seattle Blog
about 15 hours
WEST SEATTLE SCENE: Happy birthday, Tim!
Sent by frequent photo contributor Bob Burns: He is almost always on Alki in late afternoon, ready to wave and smile at all who greet him. I asked if it was OK to post on The Blog, and he said OK.