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VIDEO: Thunderstorms rumble through West Seattle and vicinity
12:52 PM: For almost four hours, we’ve heard the thunder – and the bursts of occasional heavy rain (like the intense downpour just minutes ago). But have you seen the lightning? The first photo we received of accompanying lightning is here; since then, we’ve received video. Above is video recorded by Mark Bauschke; below, speed-altered […]
West Seattle Blog
about 2 hours
Bike crash victim’s family says safety changes “need to happen now” @ Fauntleroy Community Association’s July meeting
By Jason GrotelueschenReporting for West Seattle Blog “Something needs to be done now — not in 3 years — now.” That was one of the many strong messages expressed Tuesday night by family and supporters of Maridee Bonadea, the Vashon bicycle rider hit and killed in Fauntleroy last month. The family and community members had […]
West Seattle Blog
about 2 hours
TRAFFIC ALERT: Tree down on Highland Park Way
As the thunderstorms continue, 911 dispatch has just sent police to check out a tree reported down across Highland Park Way near Holden, blocking southbound (uphill) lanes.
GeekWire
about 3 hours
Whatnot acquires Madrona-backed AI startup Shaped to boost live shopping recommendations
Last year, Whatnot announced plans to significantly expand its Seattle engineering hub after leasing new downtown office space following a $225 million funding round. Read More
GeekWire
about 4 hours
Tech Moves: Former Amazon exec joins F5; Microsoft security CVP departs; Qualtrics adds leadership
F5 names former Amazon executive as its chief people officer; Rudra Mitra departs as a Microsoft CVP after more than 27 years; and Qualtrics adds leaders. Read More
West Seattle Blog
about 4 hours
Here’s what’s on the West Seattle (and beyond) list for your thunderous Thursday
While we’re experiencing some summer rain – and thunderstorms (rumbling even as we type) – the forecast is for this turbulent weather to be mostly over by evening, so please review our list with that in mind. Here are the scheduled happenings, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more […]
Seattle Met
about 4 hours
This Cruise Really Cooks
How one ship put its best fin forward and won over a food writer.
West Seattle Blog
about 5 hours
This could save birds’ lives: Free window-collision-deterrent installations
While your home windows might provide you a great view of birds outside – those same windows also could be a threat to their lives. Local advocates are offering an opportunity through August to do something about that, and asked us to share this announcement with you: Window collisions kill more than one billion birds […]
GeekWire
about 5 hours
Recycler rescues mysterious trove of rare aerospace hardware, and sets out to discover its past
Instead of obsolete laptops, gaming consoles or a mess of tangled cords, a drop-off at a Bellevue, Wash., electronics recycler turned up experimental 1970s microprocessors and early flight-control cables that were more like the ultimate tech time capsule. Read More
GeekWire
about 7 hours
The code AI forgot: logcat.ai raises $2.55M to put agents to work on device operating systems
Seattle startup logcat.ai has raised $2.55 million in pre-seed funding to build AI agents for debugging and developing device operating systems. Founded by two former Esper engineers, the company is going after the low-level Android and Linux software inside phones, vehicles, and other connected devices. Read More
West Seattle Blog
about 8 hours
TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Thursday notes
6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, July 16, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Today’s forecast is for showers, maybe even thunderstorms, mostly over by late afternoon, high in mid-70s. Sunrise was at 5:28 am today; sunset will be at 9:02 pm. (Wednesday sunset photo by Bert Huelmann) TRANSIT TODAY Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule. West […]
West Seattle Blog
about 14 hours
Going wild at West Seattle Grand Parade 2026: Six sights to see Saturday
We’re continuing West Seattle Grand Parade previews, looking ahead to Saturday’s big event (rolling down California SW from SW Lander to SW Edmunds, 11 am, preceded by the Float Dodger 5K at 9:30 am). From the 85+ parade entries, some ‘wild’ sights to see: (WSB photo, 2025 West Seattle Grand Parade) –West Seattle Mrs. Ropers […]