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VIDEO, PHOTOS: ‘We think we can find solutions’ – but clarify the problem, Parks told at West Seattle meeting for tennis/pickleball ‘strategy’

Story by Tracy Record Photos by Torin Record-Sand For West Seattle Blog The first meeting in the second round of feedback on the Seattle Parks and Recreation draft “outdoor racquet-sports strategy” was far more cordial than you might have expected, given the “pickleball vs. tennis” narrative that’s collected around it. The meeting inside the historic […]

Overwhelmed? It’s time to focus on just a few | In Focus

The temptation to block everything out is strong. Now’s not the time to bury your head in the sand.

Discounts and a deciduous disaster | The Compleat Home Gardener

Also, tips on gravel gardens for a lower water bill.

Options for your West Seattle Wednesday!

(Tuesday sunset, photographed by Gene Pavola) Here’s our Wednesday list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – which you can preview any time – here’s what’s happening today/tonight: SUMMER FOOD FOR KIDS: Some local sites open today – see our story from last night for locations and other information. WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 […]

Early-morning fire in Upper Fauntleroy

Just after 4 am, a briefly big Seattle Fire response was sent to the 8800 block of 38th SW [vicinity map] in Upper Fauntleroy. SFD spokesperson Kaila Lafferty says the fire was on the stairs and deck of a townhouse – one of several relatively new homes on the block – but firefighters “got it […]

COLUMN | In Rainier Beach, Not Every Gunshot Means Danger - But It Feels Like It

Caravan of Care Brings Free Health Services to Goodwill on Dearborn

From dental cleanings to ORCA card help, Evergreen Goodwill's outdoor resource fair on Dearborn aims to meet community needs in one place.

Seahawks Reacts Survey: Which Seahawk (not named JSN) will have the most catches?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seahawks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl run was fueled not just by the NFL’s best defense, but […]

TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Wednesday watch, with Seattle World Cup match #3 + heat alert

6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, June 24, 2026, with Seattle World Cup match #3 today. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Last day for the Heat Advisory alert from the National Weather Service, scheduled to end at 11 pm. Tuesday’s high was 90; today’s forecast is for sunshine and a high in the mid-80s. Sunrise was at […]

Seahawks News 6/24: Drew Lock and the importance of the QB2 for Seahawks

In Today’s Links: more Seattle Seahawks player rankings, Steve Raible on the mic, Jaxon Smith-Njigba speaks with Jen Mueller, the Hawks Eye with Bryce drops a new stream, looks like the Arizona Cardinals won’t be getting a new QB after all, and a little bit more. Happy Wednesday (the hardest day to spell?)! Thanks for […]

Know kids who need food? Summer meal program starts in West Seattle and vicinity on Wednesday

By Macey Wurm Reporting for West Seattle Blog The city of Seattle’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) will be back this season beginning tomorrow (June 24). For more than 50 years, the program has existed as a means of filling the gap in the period when children lose access to lunches provided throughout the school […]

LAST CALL: West Seattle Soccer Club fall-signup time almost over!

In the summer of soccer, it’s time to think fall – if someone in your household is a potential West Seattle Soccer Club player! Here’s what the club asked us to share with you: Hey, West Seattle Families! There is one week left in the fall open registration period. Founded in 1968, The West Seattle […]