We didn’t feel it but you might have – a reader tipped us to what was a 4.3 magnitude earthquake located 11 miles south/southwest of Bremerton, at 2:05 pm. See the map here.

We recently reported news of two West Seattle High School cross country athletes setting school records. The program is growing and hoping for some community help. From Circa (WSB sponsor) co-proprietor Gretchen Evans: Circa has launched a fundraiser matching the first donated $1,000 for the WSHS cross country team. Coach Shelley Neal has grown the […]

Sorry this is late – we’re having technical trouble right now – doing our best to conquer it but in the meantime it’s slow going; please accept our apologies. So, here are highlights for today/tonight from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (4201 SW Juneau) welcomes […]

A year and a half ago, we reported on the “slow merger” of two West Seattle Catholic churches into one “parish family” as part of a regional consolidation. As that continues, Our Lady of Guadalupe and Holy Rosary have Mass schedule changes starting this weekend, and asked us to share the news: This weekend, October […]

6:02 AM: Good morning. We’ve arrived at Tuesday, September 29, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Rainy, breezy, high in the low 60s. Sunrise will be at 7:05 am today, while sunset will be at 6:52 pm. ROAD WORK The second phase of SW 106th repaving in Arbor Heights is scheduled to continue, though the weather might […]

By Anne Higuera Reporting for West Seattle Blog Dozens of landlords are telling the same story: They’ve been ghosted and unpaid by West Seattle-based property management company Dwellings Seattle, Inc. in recent months, struggling with the ensuing legal and financial mess, while most live out of state or even out of the country. They have […]

You’ve probably heard about the recent passing of former Seattle City Councilmember Dolores Sibonga, 95. The Seattle Times published a story today looking back at Ms. Sibonga’s storied life as a history-making Filipino-American leader and advocate. Northwest Asian Weekly published this story about her earlier this month. But what they didn’t mention is that she […]

SDOT tells WSB its crews did what they set out to do during this past weekend’s West Seattle low-bridge closure – replace a gate – but there’s more to be done, according to spokesperson Mariam Ali: Crews finished the planned work around 7 p.m. Sunday. We have more closures planned as we continue work on […]

Two West Seattle Crime Watch reports with video today: WOULD-BE BURGLAR: Sent by Serene in Arbor Heights: I wanted to share that we had an attempted break-in last night. The man here broke out our back window before we caught on to his activity. We are on the 4200 block of 42nd in Arbor Heights. […]

(WSB photos) As the first Starbird Chicken in this state, the new West Seattle location (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW) opened this morning with plenty of pomp, and a line for freebies. We counted ~80 people in line just before the doors opened at 11 am, with a promise of free food for the first 200. […]

The new Admiral home of Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor) will be a concert venue this Saturday afternoon, as announced by proprietor Frank Gross: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thunder Road Guitars (@thunderroadguitars) We are pleased to welcome Dave Hause and Tim Hause for a short in-store acoustic performance this Saturday, […]

(Photo by Lura Ercolano ‘from the passenger seat’) Here are highlights of what’s happening around the peninsula for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: BUDGET BRIEFINGS: Today’s meeting is under way as the City Council continues getting department-by-department briefings as its budget-review season begins – the agenda explains what’s […]

Every week in our West Seattle Event Calendar and daily highlight lists, we spotlight numerous trivia nights. Last night at Admiral Pub was the biggest of the year – the West Seattle Trivia Championship. Will Drewry (regular host at The Good Society) sent this photo and report: (Champions “Brits and Twits” with trivia hosts Alex […]

6:00 AM: Good morning. This is Monday, September 28, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Sunny, high in the mid-60s. Sunrise will be at 7:04 am today, while sunset will be at 6:54 pm. (Weekend moonset, photographed by Andrew Vernon) ROAD WORK The second phase of SW 106th repaving in Arbor Heights is scheduled to start today […]

Just confirmed by driving over the low bridge that it’s open again after a weekend of work.

The photo and report were sent by Z: Potentially stolen … 8 boxes of n95 masks at Charlestown and California. 6 boxes stacked unopened on Charlestown near Shug’s. Looks like 2 boxes brought across the street outside of 7-11, one open and empty, the other opened during the day (potentially by passersby). They have been […]

(WSB photo by Torin Record-Sand) The fall colors were in fine form when we visited South Seattle College for the Rotary Club of West Seattle Peace Pole dedication last Thursday. Tomorrow is a big day on campus – spring-quarter classes start. While there on Thursday, we asked college communications director Ty Swenson what’s new this […]

We’ve been asked about regional-media reports regarding a sea lion found dead near Harbor Island, found to have been shot multiple times. Here’s the report we received from West Seattle-based Seal Sitters Marine Stranding Network: Last week a kayaker was paddling in the West Duwamish Waterway. When she spotted a California sea lion carcass on […]

Family and friends will gather October 9 to celebrate the life of Flora Belle Key, a life recounted in this remembrance sent by her daughter: FLORA BELLE KEY 1932 – 2026 It pains me that we have to say goodbye to the amazing Flora Belle Key, my dear mom. She truly was one of a […]

(Friday’s sky, photographed by Jerry Simmons) Here’s our list of what to know as the first weekend of fall continues, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, after this traffic alert: LOW BRIDGE CLOSURE: SDOT has the West Seattle low bridge closed to driving, with a revised projected reopening time – 9 pm tonight. […]

Thanks to Margaret for the photos! The Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge welcomed visitors this afternoon for its Mid-Autumn Festival. Performances, demonstrations, and hands-on activities were offered. It was also a chance to admire the chrysanthemums that Margaret notes are now in full bloom: Lots of other flowers and foliage to admire on the […]

First – a spectacular sunset! Thanks to everyone who sent photos – here are a few: Above, from Greg C; below, from Brooke Gosztola: And from Bert Huelmann: On the other side of the clock, this morning’s full moonset was photographed by Dawn Roeder: Sunday’s moonset is at 8:22 am; the sunset will be at […]

Next Saturday’s the day – drive up, ride up, walk up to the Fauntleroy Church lot (9140 California SW) for the fall Recycle Roundup – free dropoffs of numerous types of recyclable items, as shown on the official list: Recycle Roundup runs 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, October 3, but the volunteers who […]

(WSB photos) The nearly full moon shone over the field at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex last night as the West Seattle High School Wildcats rose to the challenge of a come-from-behind win, defeating the visiting Roosevelt HS Rough Riders 32-17. (#6, Carlos Patino) Our photographer was there for part of the second and most […]

(WSB photos) As announced a little over a week ago,

Need something? It’s all free at the Highland Park Elementary PTA‘s Give-and-Take “Sale” – you can make a monetary donation to the PTA for item(s) if you’re able, or just take what you need if not. Shoes are a hot ticket – adult shoes as well as kid shoes. And there are some very special […]

Thanks to Eddie for the photo from the west end of the closure zone on the West Seattle low bridge. It’s closed to drivers all weekend for replacement of another of the gates damaged when a driver hit them two years ago. The bike/foot path, however, remains open. The driving lanes are expected to reopen […]

Here’s our list of what to know as the first weekend of fall begins, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: LOW BRIDGE CLOSURE: SDOT is scheduled to close the West Seattle low bridge to driving starting at 7 am today, reopening by 4 am Monday. GIVE-AND-TAKE SALE: Highland Park Elementary‘s PTA will accept […]

(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand) Love food trucks? They were part of this year’s Taste of West Seattle last night at The Hall at Fauntleroy. One of them, Dolce Vita, serving gelato, even won the vote for Best Sweet. The Taste of West Seattle is a food-and-drink festival benefiting the West Seattle Food Bank – […]

9:20 PM: Police say the northbound side of 35th SW is blocked near SW Brandon because of a two-car crash. SFD has responded to evaluate people for injuries. 9:50 PM: No updates aside from the SFD log showing their units have cleared the scene. (We’ll follow up on whether anyone required treatment.)

The photos and report are from Marci, whose neighborhood bid their regular UPS driver farewell today: I wanted to let you know about a special man who was a UPS driver in West Seattle for a very long time. Dave Satler retired today from UPS after 37 years. Aikins Avenue Southwest was the last delivery […]

5:40 PM: Thanks for the tips.4,500+ homes and businesses have been hit by a power outage. Updates to come. 5:49 PM: Added SCL map of outage zone, which includes part of South Park. Working to find out the cause.

A woman is in the hospital after being attacked and robbed in The Junction Thursday evening. First word came from this email from someone who knows the victim: A woman was attacked by a group of 5 youths last night in broad daylight around 6 pm right in between the QFC at the Junction and […]

During a free concert this Sunday afternoon, you can enjoy majestic music marking a half-century for the organ at First Lutheran Church of West Seattle (4105 California SW; WSB sponsor) – here’s the preview: The second concert of the 50th anniversary Organ Concert Series at First Lutheran Church of West Seattle: Soli Deo Gloria is […]

2:34 PM: No weather alerts so far, but it’s been blustery today, and a tree is reported down on 42nd SW in Arbor Heights, north of SW 98th. The tree was reported to have taken down “wires” but according to police radio, City Light checked and determined it was a communications cable. 2:39 PM: Earlier […]

Thanks to Robert Shampain for the photos and mural news from Pigeon Point: At our Pigeon Point City Night Out in August, we had a design contest to come up with ideas for a mural on the new SW 21st and Dakota stairs. The overwhelming favorite was done by our 10-year-old neighbor Hazel, and painted […]

Thanks to Dan Jacobs of the Admiral Neighborhood Association for the photo and tip that fencing has gone up at the former Admiral Church site (4320 SW Hill). As you might recall, the church has given up the site for a planned affordable-homeownership and community space (including its own new space) project (details here). Homestead […]

(‘Funky rainbow’ photographed this morning by James Bratsanos) The weekend’s almost here. What follows are highlights for the rest of fall’s first Friday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Fall gardening? The center has plants! Open until 3 pm on the north end of the main campus of […]

It’s just about Halloween season – and we’ve received a request to share with you, from the people behind a West Seattle favorite: A big ask from Nightfall Charity Haunt for the West Seattle community: we need volunteers to help us open for our 10th anniversary. For 10 years, Nightfall Charity Haunt (formerly Nightfall Orphanage) […]

6:001 AM: Good morning. This is Friday, September 25, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Cloudy, more showers expected, thunderstorms possible, breezy, high in the low 60s. Sunrise will be at 7 am today, while sunset will be at 7 pm. CLOSURE/ROAD WORK REMINDERS This weekend, SDOT is scheduled to close the West Seattle low bridge to […]

(WSB photos, video) With less than a week remaining until fall quarter begins at South Seattle College, the main SSC campus on Puget Ridge has a new feature – the 10th Peace Pole installed by the Rotary Club of West Seattle, one of more than 300,000 worldwide. It was dedicated this afternoon at a ceremony […]

(2025 photo sent by Mel) That sign is from last year’s Highland Park Elementary PTA Give-and-Take Sale, but it will apply this year too. This Saturday (September 26), you have two ways to give at the sale: Give and Take Rummage Sale Sept 26th 8-10 am Donations are accepted, then begin rummaging at 9 am […]

The report and images are from El Chupacabra Alki manager Jenn: This morning shortly before 6 am, 2 individuals who were driving a black minivan tried to break into El Chupacabra. They were unsuccessful in their attempt. Unfortunately, they did go next door and broke into Alki Ice Cream & Boba. They were between the […]

One month ago, we reported on an executive order by Mayor Katie Wilson that – among other things – mandated a protected bicycle lane by year’s end on SW Wildwood Place, the street near the Fauntleroy ferry dock where bicyclist Maridee Bonadea was killed in June. After seeing a Metro advisory for a stop closure […]

By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor Two of the city’s hottest topics, crime and housing, comprised most of last night’s meeting of HPAC, the community coalition for Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge. CRIME AND SAFETY: Southwest Precinct commander Capt. Krista Bair said they’re very aware of a recent “uptick” in crime “all over […]

At the very least, these videos of car prowlers serve as reminders to keep your vehicle(s) locked. This one is from Ted in North Admiral: And this one is from a texter in South Delridge: Here’s more advice on car-prowl prevention/deterrence – some of which you’ve probably heard before, some you might not have.

(WSB photo, September 3) Three weeks after a city contingent came to West Seattle to announce the citywide mega-volunteering day titled ‘Show Up, Seattle!’, it’s just two days away, on Saturday (September 26). If you’re not already signed up for seattle.gov/day-of-service” target=”_blank”>a volunteering event on Saturday, and can’t find one with a registration deadline that’s […]

(Harbor seal, photographed with long lens by Steve Bender) Yet another busy list of what’s happening around West Seattle in the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – THANK YOU to everyone who sends events for us to share!): SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 […]

High-school sports aren’t just about what happens on the field, court,track, etc. The report and photos were sent by West Seattle High School athletic director Corey Sorenson: Congratulations to Eden O’Donnell, Charlee Cummings, Izzy Waite, Mason Jones, Justice Nguyen, and Wes Stahl on representing West Seattle High School at the 2026 Fall Metro League Sportsmanship […]

6:00 AM: Good morning. It’s Thursday, September 24, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Cloudy, chance of rain tonight, high in the low 60s. Sunrise will be at 6:59 am today, while sunset will be at 7:02 pm. (Fall’s first sunrise on Wednesday, photographed by Jen A) CLOSURE REMINDER This weekend, SDOT is scheduled to close the […]