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CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: West Seattle Bridge still dark. Where does the wire-theft situation stand?

A reader who hadn’t driven the West Seattle Bridge at night in a while messaged us this week, startled by how many of its lights were out. Wire theft affecting the bridge has long been an issue, but it’s hit the headlines again multiple times recently, particularly with the Gregory Galitzeck case (still not back […]

After Marathon Meeting, Council Committee Passes Wilson’s Transit Measure Mostly Intact

By Erica C. Barnett It took three hours and 37 minutes—45 minutes longer than the new film The Odyssey—but a… The post After Marathon Meeting, Council Committee Passes Wilson’s Transit Measure Mostly Intact appeared first on PubliCola.

Hobbs pushes back on Trump’s election claims 

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is rejecting President Donald Trump's latest claims of widespread election fraud, saying Washington's election system remains secure despite recent cuts to federal cybersecurity support.

Burglary ring that targeted Asian American business owners ends in prison sentences 

Four Colombian nationals have been sentenced to federal prison after admitting they were part of a burglary ring that specifically targeted Asian American small business owners in Washington and Oregon, federal prosecutors said.

READER REPORT: Recognize this bicycle?

The photo and report are from Emily in Highland Park: This bike popped up on our block this week. After checking with neighbors, we suspect it was stolen and dumped. It’s a Magna Mountain bike with 15-speed shifting. If it’s yours, please nessage us and we’ll connect you.

Crowd surge at Hindu festival in India leaves 1 dead and many hospitalized

A sudden crowd surge at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India’s Odisha state on Thursday left at least one person dead and many hospitalized, a news agency reported.

Aug. 4 Primary — Here’s what AAPI voters should know

The King County Elections (KCE) Office has mailed ballots this week for the Aug. 4 Primary election.

Alki Art Fair, Summer Food Celebration, All-City Band anniversary, more for your West Seattle Friday

(Blue Wave Lacecap Hydrangea, photographed by Lisa Ruiz) Here’s our highlight list for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Open 10 am-3 pm on the north end of the main campus of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor). MEDICINAL PLANT WALK: Climate Week event, 10 […]

Fremont events July 22-25

Here’s some good stuff happening in the neighborhood:  July 22: Trans/Nonbinary Craft Evening Sabina is hosting a crafting night for trans and nonbinary folks at Ophelia’s Books, 3504 Fremont Ave N. Bring your own project or make repurposed book-page envelopes — supplies provided (small donation for materials requested). Cis friends and family welcome too. All […]

Indigenous Violence Survivors See Fewer Services After Federal Cuts

SOCCER: Weeklong summer camp with Junction FC, Rhodies FC players

Their seasons are over but West Seattle Junction FC and Rhodies FC players’ community involvement continues – part of it is this upcoming weeklong summer camp: Looking for a fun and active way to spend the last weeks of summer? Join Junction FC & Rhodies FC Summer Soccer Camp at Delridge Playfields from August 3–7, […]

TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Friday + weekend, with parade and 5K street closure

6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, July 17, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Much calmer forecast today – mostly sunny, high in the low 70s. Sunrise was at 5:29 am today; sunset will be at 9:01 pm. (Wednesday sunset photo by Curry Gibson) TRANSIT TODAY Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule. West Seattle Water Taxi – […]