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Driver hits tree on 35th

Thanks for the tips. We’re still pursuing details of this crash at 35th and Brandon, south of Camp Long, but we do know the traffic disruption was fairly short-lived – medic crews cleared quickly after being dispatched around 8:50 pm. A tow truck’s already there.

WEST SEATTLE COYOTES: North and south sightings

Two coyote sightings to report – first, we got two separate reports from 45th and Holgate this past hour of what’s alost certainly the same coyote – Sean sent a phto: I wanted to alert y’all that I spotted a coyote just now wandering in Admiral on 45th and Holgate at 7:30 pm. A lot […]

READER REPORT: ‘Old friend came down today’ as Hiawatha Play Area construction

A couple readers mentioned the start of key work today on the years-in-the-making Hiawatha Play Area move. Bruce Curtis sent a photo and report with a bittersweet take on one aspect: >Blockquote> This morning the neighborhood’s favorite playground equipment came down. Hiawatha’s big swings left us today. I’ve seen countless babies put in the “bucket” […]

Stay cool – get out on the water with Alki Kayak Tours

(Photo courtesy Alki Kayak Tours) With a Heat Advisory in effect tomorrow and Wednesday, and more warm days ahead here in the heart of summer, you might be planning ways to keep cool. Alki Kayak Tours – sibling business of WSB sponsor Mountain to Sound Outfitters – is offering daily guided sea kayak tours leaving […]

Hobbs becomes NASS president

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has been selected as president of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS)—the nation’s oldest, nonpartisan professional organization for public officials.

Planning a neighborhood Night Out party? One more week to register

Seattle Night Out 2026 is two weeks from tomorrow – Tuesday, August 4th – a time to gather with your neighbors and focus on neighborhood safety. The city grants permission to close non-arterial streets for block parties, but you need to register in advance, and the deadline for that is one week away – Monday, […]

UW expert: Permanent daylight saving time could have downsides

A University of Washington (UW) Medicine sleep expert says making daylight saving time permanent could do more harm than good when it comes to sleep, health and learning.

PREVIEW: Seafair ‘Parade of Ships’ to pass West Seattle shores on Tuesday

(2025 Parade of Ships, photo by Gary Jones) U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships will pass West Seattle shores around noon tomorrow (Tuesday, July 21) on their way to the Seafair Parade of Ships along the downtown waterfront. It marks the start to Seafair Fleet Week, which as usual will include ship tours. We’re […]

Comedy, games, music, meditation, more for your West Seattle Monday

(Sunrise photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor) Here’s what’s happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: SUMMER FOOD DRIVE: Continuing daily at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor) – our story has the list of what they most need. FAMILY STORY TIME: 11 am at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW). SPRAYPARK OPEN: […]

BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Taste & Best opening delayed

Driving past 4752 California SW before dusk last night, we noted the windows remained papered, the doors were closed, no sign of the announced Taste & Best restaurant grand opening today. Then our original tipster noticed a change in the banner and sent this photo this morning: The new opening date, July 24, is Friday. […]

Alysa Liu’s Olympic success leads to ESPY win

Alysa Liu has won the prize for Best Breakthrough Athlete at the 2026 ESPYS.