12:18 PM: Police are in The Junction after a robbery reported at Menashe and Sons Jewelers. The robbers are reported to have gotten away in a silver Subaru but that’s already been reported apparently dumped somewhere bear 35th/Fauntleroy, with its occupants possibly getting into a white Camry and heading eastbound on the bridge. The robbers were reported to have been armed with “hammers and bear spray.” More to come.

12:29 PM: We’ve added a photo above sent by Clarence Higuera, who was in the area right after this happened, He also just put us on the phone with a witness who was in the store and says the robbers – masked – smashed their way in and were in and out very quickly. Clarence’s photo shows broken glass in front of the store as well as police. Menashe and Sons has long had a locked door, and other security measures since a crash-and-grab burglary on Christmas Eve 2022.

12:52 PM: We’ve also just received those photos of the damage inside the shop. Police are canvassing nearby businesses for video cameras that might have caught something. If you have any tips or video that might help the investigation, the incident number is 25-233180. The first 911 call came in at noon.

1:14 PM: The Junction Association has long had supplemental security; WSJA tells us the regular hours are in the evening and overnight. Tonight they’ll be “stationed in The Junction at Menashe’s” starting in the early evening and continuing until tomorrow morning. Also of note: WSJA tells us Police Chief Shon Barnes has shown up at the robbery scene. He was already scheduled to be in West Seattle tonight for the city’s Council District 1 version of the Community Safety Forum (6 pm, Delridge Community Center, 4458 Delridge Way SW).

1:47 PM: Another note: The same block saw a daylight smash-and-grab robbery three and a half years ago, in April 2022, at what was at the time Bellevue Rare Coins on the ground floor of what was at the time the Senior Center of West Seattle (the space that now holds Snapdragon). Meantime, we’re not sure if police have recovered the getaway car, as an officer who has seen video just broadcast that it was a silver/blue Subaru Outback with a dealership placard on the back, nothing on the front, some damage near the right rear wheel. That officer also said there were four robbers; the only descriptions broadcast were clothing, including three in gray hoodies, one in a red hoodie.

1:59 PM: CSI detectives have just told dispatch they’re on scene too.

4 PM: Police say the robbers “stole an estimated $1 million dollars’ worth of jewelry” if not more. They also verify that no related vehicle(s) have been recovered yet. Meantime, we have a crew back in The Junction to follow up and they report the shop is installing a temporary door.

4:19 PM: Shop management asked us “to let our customers know that we will be closed until Monday.”

4:46 PM: Anne Higuera spoke with Menashe family members at the shop for WSB. Jack Menashe said, “We’re thankful that no one was hurt … we’ll get through this.” In addition to the police chief coming to the scene, they said they’d also received a call from the mayor.

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BACK TO SCHOOL: Need supplies? Giveaway Friday along with free family fun

August 14, 2025 12:06 pm

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Families having a tough time affording school supplies can take advantage of a giveaway with 500 backpacks Friday afternoon at Southwest Teen Life Center (2801 SW Thistle).

It’s happening during a 3-6 pm family-fun celebration also offering barbecue, bouncy houses, and more, in partnership with organizations including the nonprofit 1World1Sky. No pre-registration necessary.

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Community-safety forum, Art Walk, Words/Writers/Southwest Stories, more for your West Seattle Thursday

August 14, 2025 10:27 am

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(Hydrangea blossoms, photographed by Stan Delles)

Later than usual due to overnight news, here’s our list for the rest of today/tonight, with some big events, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE GLASS FLOAT HUNT, DAY 7: If you’re hunting, see the clues, and see which floats have been found so far, by going here. (13 not yet found as of just before we published this list!)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Still lots of time left in gardening season! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open today and every day through Labor Day, 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

WADING POOLS: If the forecast for clearing skies and warming temperatures this afternoon holds, the city says, three of the city’s West Seattle wading pools will operate – Lincoln Park will be open noon-7 pm and Delridge and Hiawatha will be open noon-5:30 pm. Free.

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open with sessions noon-7 pm – see the schedule here. Fee.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today.

FREE MOVIE: Watch “Wicked,” popcorn provided, 2:30 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

DROP-IN CHESS: Teens are invited to come play at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:30 pm.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two regular Thursday night events here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s El Gran Taco.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK, WITH MUSIC: Explore and enjoy art displays and food/drink specials! Here again is this month’s list:

5-8 pm is the window for most artist receptions around the peninsula – you can browse this month’s highlights here (and see our preview here). During the Art Walk, five venues are hosting 6-7:45 pm mini-concerts to celebrate The Art of Music – all free and previewed here.

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle! (It’s a stop on tonight’s West Seattle Art Walk, too.)

COMMUNITY SAFETY FORUM: The city-organized forum with chiefs of the community-safety departments (police, fire, CARE) comes to West Seattle, 6 pm at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW), as previewed here.

WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: This month in the online speaker series, Karen Treiger talks about “Searching for Self in the Seattle Stories of my Jewish Ancestors.” Our calendar listing has the link you can use to register for attendance info.

DUSTY 45s WITH THE POTHOLES: West Seattle music 6-9 pm at Tim’s Tavern (16th/98th, White Center) – and we’re told it’s the last show for The Potholes’ original lineup, so fans will want to be there!

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Rather walk? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

SINISTER SIX: Live, free, all-ages show at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 7 pm.

HOW TO BE A BETTER ‘PET PARENT’: Find out at another special 7 pm event at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

COMEDY: Cozy Comedy presents Scott Losse at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW), 8 pm.

DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Supreme La Rock, 8 pm.

Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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Remembering Frederick (Rick) Q. Rice, 1941-2025

August 14, 2025 9:00 am

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The family of Rick Rice is sharing this remembrance with his community:

Family and friends are mourning the loss of Rick Rice, who died on Friday, August 1, of advanced Parkinson’s Disease exacerbated in late May by a fall. The family is very grateful to the staff at Providence Mount St. Vincent for their steadfast and loving care during his up-and-down recuperation and relapses.

Rick and his wife Joyce, natives of Hingham, MA, found their final home in West Seattle in 2007 following 10 years in Hermiston, OR, which followed 7 years on Queen Anne, and before that many years in many states as well as in Brazil and Australia. After a career in HMO management, Rick enjoyed lending his expertise to the Senior Caucus at then-Group Health. He was also a weekly stalwart bridge player at the West Seattle Senior Center (now The Center) and a regular though grudging exerciser at the West Seattle Y. (After all, when asked how he would spend his retirement, he answered, “Play golf, read, and nap.”) More anticipated were the regular Friday lunches at the Seattle Fish Co. and Sunday breakfasts at the late-lamented Alki Café, as well as meals at myriad other eating establishments in the area.

Rick and Joyce were so happy to find a home just a block away from their daughter Lauren Burgon and her children Andrew and Alexis. In 2010 their son, Andrew, and his wife Bobby arrived and their family now consists of Madeleine, Josiah, Dashiell, Makenna, and Loki. We have rowdy birthday parties and celebrated Rick’s 84th on August 8.

Rick was well and thoroughly loved and will be sorely missed.

Donations in his name would be most welcome at Hi-Liners Musical Theater in Burien online here or by postal mail to The Hi-Liners, PO Box 48346, Burien, WA 98148

We invite you to read more about Rick and leave any memories at earthfuneral.com/obituary/frederick-rick-quaine-rice-jr-08012025

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to westseattleblog@gmail.com)

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TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Thursday info

August 14, 2025 6:01 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Thursday, August 14, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Rain is expected late tonight. High in the low 70s. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:04 am; sunset will be at 8:22 pm.

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

BACK TO SCHOOL

-One more reminder, the new school year has begun for Summit Atlas at 35th/Roxbury.

ROAD WORK

-Admiral Bridge seismic work continues; a reader reports the cones were removed from the one closed lane on Wednesday, so we are asking SDOT again if that means top-side work is done. (If it is, we’ll write a separate story; if not, we’ll update here.)

-Work continues on curb ramps at 60th/Admiral.

-The major nighttime work on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here – and King County Road Services has announced intermittent closures.

-Less than a week and a half until the low bridge closes the weekend of August 23-24 for cylinder work.

WEEKEND CLOSURES

-Two events on Saturday include major road closures: Alki Beach Pride (part of Alki Ave.) and SOPASUPA (South Cloverdale west of 14th Ave. South).

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.

Washington State Ferries – WSF has three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Sealth. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, and on other weeknights with Mariners home games.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

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UPDATE: Death investigation south of The Junction

August 14, 2025 1:10 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle police

For those wondering about the emergency response blocking California south of The Junction: Police are investigating a death. It started as an SFD call for an “adult female down” and arriving crews had to do CPR but were unable to save/revive her. We don’t know anything more about the circumstances but emergency radio traffic indicated the woman might be associated with an apartment building at California/Dawson. It appears she was found outside the building; police are looking around its landings.

9:17 AM: SPD spokesperson Det. Eric Muñoz tells WSB that, “Homicide detectives ruled it as a suicide.”

(If you are having thoughts of self-harm, the 988 hotline is available 24/7.)

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WEST SEATTLE SIGHTING: Randy ‘Big Unit’ Johnson @ Easy Street

August 13, 2025 11:56 pm

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The Mariners‘ celebration of Ichiro‘s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame brought other M’s legends back to Seattle, including another Hall of Famer, Randy Johnson, whose visit included a trip to Easy Street Records, according to the photo and anecdote sent to us by ESR proprietor Matt Vaughan:

Randy “Big Unit” Johnson made a visit to his favorite record shop . He was in town to celebrate Ichiro. He went on to tell us, “Did you know that for every home game I was wearing a rock tee under my jersey, usually always Soundgarden.” We let him pick out the playlist for an hour…Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Queensryche, Rush, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath.

Randy was the most dominant and intimidating baseball pitcher of his era. 2 No-Hitters, World Series MVP, Perfect Game at age 40, Baseball Hall of Fame, multiple All-Star appearances, 22 seasons !

Go Mariners!

The “Big Unit” also posted a photo from his Easy Street visit here. (Matt says the men with him in the photo above are “local boys Josh and Noah Lange.”

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Clouds roll in, mingled with smoke

August 13, 2025 8:27 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

Tonight’s sunset had some pink tint from wildfire smoke, as Anne Helene Cagney‘s photo shows, but nowhere near the color of last night. Clouds are moving in for the impending weather change, though the smoke put on something of a show earlier – this photo is from an unidentified texter:

(Both pics were taken at Lincoln Park.) The National Weather Service says a westerly flow is pushing smoke from the Olympic Peninsula as far east as Montana. But with rain expected by late tomorrow night, we shouldn’t have to deal with it for long.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Why the Guardian One helicopter was over Arbor Heights (and beyond)

August 13, 2025 5:33 pm

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| Crime | Helicopter | West Seattle news

5:33 PM: For those wondering why the Guardian One helicopter is over Arbor Heights – they’re helping SPD in an attempt to recover a stolen vehicle. The helicopter isn’t routinely summoned for this kind of call but the vehicle in question was reported to have been stolen in a carjacking, so that ups the case to robbery; we don’t know where or when that happened – no carjackings recently in WS. The car is described as a gray 2021 Dodge Challenger with a “small rear window broken out,” license starting with CMT; call 911 if you see it.

5:46 PM: With some indications the car might be headed north, or might even gotten onto the ferry, the helicopter has moved out of the Arbor Heights area.

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BACK TO SCHOOL: West Seattle High School volleyball tryouts start soon

August 13, 2025 5:13 pm

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(November 2024 WSB photo)

Last year, West Seattle High School volleyball coach Scott Behrbaum and his team went to state. Their followup season is just around the corner, and it’s tryout time soon. Here’s the announcement sent to us to share with you:

Reminder for Players and Parents: West Seattle High School Volleyball Tryouts Begin August 25th!

West Seattle High School’s volleyball tryouts for the upcoming season are just around the corner, kicking off on Monday, August 25th. Parents of student-athletes are reminded that all required athletic forms must be completed in Final Forms prior to tryouts in order for students to participate.

Please visit the WSHS athletic registration page at:
westseattlehs.seattleschools.org/student-life/athletics/athletic-registration

If you have questions about the upcoming tryouts or the volleyball program please contact westseattlevolleyballteam@gmail.com

Go Wildcats!

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PREVIEW: Five reasons to wander August 2025 West Seattle Art Walk tomorrow

August 13, 2025 3:14 pm

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The serious rain isn’t expected until the early hours of Friday, so you shouldn’t need rain gear to enjoy Thursday night’s West Seattle Art Walk. We’ve already previewed The Art of Music, which will bring five mini-concerts during the Art Walk (plus a bonus live show at Easy Street) – so what about the artists? Here’s the venue list, for both art venues and food/beverage establishments offering specials:

This month’s receptions and shows are spotlighted here. Five highlights:

POSTER ARTIST: Drew Dost is this quarter’s artist for the official Art Walk poster, and you can meet Drew at West Seattle Realty (2715 California SW; WSB sponsor) tomorrow night, 5-8 pm. (Thursday update: This had to be canceled. But we’ve added a new fifth suggestion below!)

SALVAGING SEATTLE: That’s the theme of Amy M. Douglas‘s show at West Seattle Grounds (2141 California SW, 5-8 pm); Art Walk organizers say, “Her work captures treasured Seattle institutions, past and present, and invites viewers to recall their own experiences in these cherished community spaces.”

STUDENT ARTIST: 11-year-old photographer Colton Haveson shows his work at Compass Real Estate (4531 California SW, 5-8 pm). He says, “My work is making the ordinary, extraordinary.”

POP-UP MARKET: Jet City Labs (4547 California SW) hosts “Emerge: a fresh, rotating showcase of local artists,” 5-8 pm.

GROUP SHOW: Five artists are “Dreaming in Color” at Alki Arts (6030 California SW; 5-8 pm) – Patri O’Connor, Leon Lowman, Stefanie Lorig, Brooke Borcherding, and Gregory Copploe.

(added Thursday) ART AT THE NURSERY: 5-8 pm at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB spnsor), artist Macki Stratton will be there with her art exhibit “Growing Moss” – about growing a shade garden “and a tiny human.”

Those are just four of the places where you’ll find artists on Thursday night – scroll through the lineup here to make your own list!

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UPDATE: Crash at bottom of Highland Park Way hill

August 13, 2025 1:34 pm

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1:34 PM: Thanks for the tip. Police and fire have responded to a crash at Highland Park Way and West Marginal Way, and are reporting that the scene has traffic blocked both ways. Avoid the area for a while. (We don’t know which leg of the intersection is affected – those shown on SDOT cameras appear to still be moving.)

1:43 PM: SFD has cleared the scene. We’re headed to check the status otherwise.

(Damaged car, not shown, was on other side of tow truck)

2 PM: Traffic is moving all ways; one damaged car was up on the sidewalk by the Pioneer Industries entrance, with a tow truck standing by.

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ROAD-WORK ALERT: Highway 99 tunnel closures ahead for traction improvement

August 13, 2025 11:43 am

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| Highway 99 tunnel | Transportation | West Seattle news

(WSDOT image)

The late-summer revving up of road work continues. Today’s announcement: Six and a half years after its opening, the Highway 99 tunnel needs traction improvement, so overnight closures are ahead. Here’s what WSDOT has announced:

It’s about time for people who use the State Route 99 tunnel under downtown Seattle to get a grip.

Beginning Monday night, Aug. 18, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will texturize lanes in the tunnels to improve traction for vehicles.

The quick-moving project requires up to five nightly closures in each the northbound and southbound tunnels. Work is expected to wrap up before Labor Day weekend.

Since the tunnel opened in February 2019, the driving surface of the 2-mile, double-decker tunnel has become worn. More than 47,000 vehicles used the tunnels daily in 2023.

The $1.5 million project will restore the tire grip the northbound and southbound tunnels had when they opened more than six years ago.

A technique called shot-blasting will rehabilitate the driving surface, using high-velocity particle grains. This blasting will change the roadway’s coarseness. Trucks will tow machines that blast the grains and vacuum any dust created from the process so that the tunnels’ air filtration systems and storm drains will not clog.

What to expect

Work begins with all northbound SR 99 lanes closing Monday night, Aug. 18. From 11 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. nightly for up to five nights, all northbound SR 99 traffic will need to exit to South Dearborn Street. The Colorado Avenue South on-ramp to northbound SR 99 will close an hour earlier each night at 10 p.m.

Once crews finish texturing northbound lanes, they will switch and close the southbound tunnel for up to five nights. From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, all southbound SR 99 traffic must exit at the Denny Way off-ramp. The Sixth Avenue South on-ramp to southbound SR 99 will close at the same time.

Signed detours will guide people around the tunnel closures using city streets and northbound and southbound Interstate 5. Nightly closures will not begin until two hours after the last pitch for Seattle Mariners games at T-Mobile Park or completion of Seattle Reign and Sounders games at Lumen Field.

You can read more about the work here.

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Dance, run, talk, search, more … your West Seattle Wednesday reminder list

August 13, 2025 9:54 am

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(Lincoln Park – photo by Lisa Ruiz)

Here’s our list of quick reminders about what’s happening, and not happening, in the hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE GLASS FLOAT HUNT, DAY 6: If you’re hunting, there are more floats and clues today – see the clues, and see which floats have been found so far, by going here. (13 not yet found as of just before we published this list!)

SUMMER FOOD: Go here for info on multiple sites/times/days in West Seattle where kids can get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks during summer break.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy (this is a last-minute reminder, so set your calendar for next Wednesday morning if interested!).

KIDS’ STORY TIME AT WEST SEATTLE MERCANTILE: 10:30 am, story time and crafts, this week inspired by the book “Don’t Trust Fish.” (3270 California SW)

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore. (4522 California SW)

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day, 11 am-8 pm. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

ALSO AT HIGHLAND PARK PLAYGROUND: Learn to break! Beginners welcome too. Free 11 am class. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: The open-every-day season continues at Lincoln Park‘s outdoor, heated salt-water pool! Noon-7 pm; see the session schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WADING POOLS OPEN: The two wading pools scheduled to be open today in West Seattle – Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW) noon-5:30 pm; Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) noon-7 pm – will indeed be in operation, the city says.

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: 1-6:30 pm blood drive at Bethany West Seattle (8600 9th SW), if you can donate.

REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, 2-4:30 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix that broken gizmo instead of tossing it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT: 6 pm, almost-weekly tournament at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), membership not required to play.

FREE ART CLASS: 6 pm, pay what you can, all levels invited to explore watercolors at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).

FREE QI-GONG CLASS: 6 pm, meet at south lot of Lincoln Park. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: All are welcome at the group’s weekly happy-hour meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW).

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: An energetic way to enjoy your evening – join the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – all welcome.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 7 pm in-person meeting at the Machinists Union Hall in South Park (9125 15th Place South) – agenda preview here, featuring an award presentation for Dow Constantine.

MUSIC BINGO: at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.

TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and it’s an 8:30 pm start for trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Your turn in the spotlight – 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SALSA & BACHATA CLASS: Open-level class with BALORICO at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW), 8 pm.

Planning something that’s open to community participation/observation? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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YOU CAN HELP: Spruce up Lafayette Elementary’s playground Sunday

August 13, 2025 9:06 am

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Three weeks left in summer and there’s a lot to do! For the Lafayette Elementary PTA and A Cleaner Alki, a playground cleanup is on the schedule this Sunday (August 17), and you are invited to help:

What: Lafayette Elementary School Playground Cleanup Work Party
When: Sunday, August 17 from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Where: Lafayette Elementary School playground

This event is co-hosted by A Cleaner Alki and Lafayette Elementary School PTA

Gardening gloves and tools will be provided but volunteers are also encouraged to bring their own. We need as many volunteers as possible to get our playground ready for another awesome school year.

More details are on the Cleaner Alki website. The playground is behind the school, off SW Lander on the west side of California SW.

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TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Wednesday watch

August 13, 2025 6:00 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

7:52 AM: Crash on the eastbound high bridge is backing up traffic. per reader.

9:01 AM: Police have just told dispatch the “eastbound bridge is back open.”

Earlier:

6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

The heat alert is over. Sunny and cooler, high in the mid-70s, and rain expected Friday and Saturday! Today’s sunrise will be at 6:03 am; sunset will be at 8:24 pm.

BACK TO SCHOOL

-First day of classes for Summit Atlas at 35th/Roxbury.

ROAD WORK

-Admiral Bridge seismic work continues; three lanes are open on the top deck, all but the westbound outside lane.

-Work continues on curb ramps at 60th/Admiral.

-The major nighttime work on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here – and King County Road Services has announced intermittent closures later this week.

-Less than two weeks until the low bridge closes the weekend of August 23-24 for cylinder work.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.

Washington State Ferries – WSF has three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Sealth. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, and on other weeknights with Mariners home games.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

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