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about 1 hour
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 […]
West Seattle Blog
about 2 hours
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 3 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 […]
Seattle Weekly
about 4 hours
Officer-involved shooting in SeaTac, Renton PD leads case
The Renton Police Department is leading an investigation in an officer-involved shooting resulting in a death in SeaTac.
West Seattle Blog
about 5 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 […]
West Seattle Blog
about 6 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, […]
West Seattle Blog
about 7 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 10 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 16 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.
West Seattle Blog
about 18 hours
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 Blog
about 19 hours
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 […]
West Seattle Blog
about 22 hours
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” […]