West Seattle, Washington
06 Thursday
Tomorrow morning, a City Council committee gets the first look at a new proposal from Mayor Katie Wilson and citywide Councilmembers Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Dionne Foster, seeking to ban grocery pricing by algorithm. See the draft legislation here. From the slide deck prepared for the council meeting, an explanation:
Here’s what they say is the problem:
Here’s what they’re looking to do:
The proposal would only cover large stores and chains:
A news release just sent by the city elaborates, in part:
The Fair and Transparent Pricing policy will bar large online and brick-and-mortar grocery retailers from using sensitive personal information such as employment status, race, gender, social media posts, browsing history, chatbot conversations, or other similar data to set different prices for different customers.
Prices must be clearly posted and publicly available. Conventional coupons and discounts for seniors, veterans, and other similar groups are protected, as are other types of open and transparent discounts which were identified through conversations with advocates and local grocery business owners.
The policy was inspired by a growing body of evidence that shows personal information is used to price-max customers by squeezing prices as high as they’re willing to pay.
Here’s more on discounts that would be allowed:
And these types of pricing practices:
The full presentation says they’ve already been talking with industry groups as well as potential constituent groups. If this moves ahead, here’s the envisioned timeline:
Friday morning’s discussion is in the Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee (of which District 1 Councilmember Rob Saka is a member), 9:30 am – the agenda explains how to watch, attend, and/or comment. This afternoon’s news release says the committee meeting will be preceded by a rally to kick off the proposal, 8:45 am at City Hall.
The Duwamish River Festival is back this year, and it’s joined forces with SOPASUPA – the South Park Summer Party – to give you a multitude of reasons to visit South Park this Saturday (August 8) afternoon and evening. We asked organizers of both for specifics so you can plan. The festival is presented by the Duwamish River Community Coalition, noon-6 pm at Duwamish River People’s Park (8700 Dallas Ave. S.) – here are festival highlights:
For SOPASUPA, at multiple venues, noon-9 pm, here are highlights – first, the main stage at 14th Avenue South and South Cloverdale:
And at River City Skatepark (736 S. Cloverdale):
There’s even more info – including a map, Kids Zone details, and transportation info (where to catch a shuttle to People’s Park, for example) – on the South Park Business District website. All of what you see above is free!
(Photo courtesy West Seattle Chamber of Commerce)
One of the newer West Seattle traditions that livens up late summer is about to begin! Tomorrow is the first day of the 2026 West Seattle Glass Float Hunt, with 100 glass floats like the one seen above hidden around the peninsula, indoors and outdoors, over the course of a week (August 7-14). It’s a collaboration between the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce and West Seattle Junction Association, with businesses sponsoring and participating, as well as city matching-funds support. As explained on the official website, if/when you find a float, it’s yours to keep – the only request is that you use its unique QR code to report you found it, so that can be noted on what will be an ongoing online list. And the official announcement notes a change:
This year, daily clues are taking a back seat. Clues will only be released if a float hasn’t been found, giving participants a chance to explore West Seattle, stop into and discover local businesses, as well as experience the neighborhoods that make this community so unique.
“The Glass Float Hunt has never just been about finding a glass float,” said Rachel Porter, Executive Director of the West Seattle Chamber. “It’s about supporting the small businesses that make West Seattle so distinct. We hope people will grab a coffee, browse a shop they’ve never walked into, stay to eat, and spend time supporting the businesses that invest in this community every day.”
Thanks to William Wittman for sending today’s featured image: “Picnic table at Don Armeni sketch from 6:30 AM photo in the smoke.” It accompanies our daily list of what’s up around West Seattle, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks to everyone who sends events for us to share!):
SUMMER FOOD FOR KIDS: Local sites are open – see our story for locations and other information.
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, plant sales featuring and supporting students’ work. North end of SSC campus (6000 16th SW).
NAVIGATING MEDICARE: Informational presentation at The Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), 11 am.
SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Daily splashing season continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
WADING POOLS: The regular three Thursday pools will be open today – Lincoln Park (noon-7 pm, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW) and Hiawatha (noon-5:30 pm, 2700 California SW).
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: From newbie to pro, all levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today. (Even if you just want to know so you can go listen!)
NOURISHING MINDS: 1 pm service-learning opportunity at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).
DROP-IN CHESS: The regular High Point Library Thursday event is sheduled today – players under 18 can drop in 4-5:30 pm to play. (3411 SW Raymond)
HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two Thursday night events at HPCS – this week and every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) hosts a food truck. Tonight it’s Soul Fusion.
WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.
FIRST ‘NEEDLE DROP SPIN’ AT THE SKYLARK: BYO vinyl! 5-11 pm, new event at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), explained here, with the signup link for a time slot to hear your vinyl.
HELP HARVEST FOOD: Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon) needs volunteers to help harvest fresh food that will be donated to food banks – you can take some home too. Just be there 5-7 pm!
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 5-8 pm for your tool-borrowing needs. (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)
VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor), for wine by the glass or bottle.
POKEMON LEAGUE: 6 pm Thursdays at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs) – bring your own console.
WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm, starting from Good Society (California SW and SW Lander), you’re welcome to join the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run.
DUSTY THURSDAYS AT TIM’S: 6-9 pm, The Dusty 45s preceded by The Betsy Olson Band, outdoors, all ages, no cover, donations accepted for the musicians. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)
LIVE AT EASY STREET: 7 pm, live in-store performance by Gon Zovi, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)
TRIVIA AT ADMIRAL PUB: 7 pm trivia at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW)
TRIVIA AT THE VOID: 7:30 pm, with prizes, at The Void (5048 California SW).
AT REVELRY ROOM: Tonight, at Revelry Room (4547 California SW) featuring Nathan Womack starting at 8 pm.
KARAOKE AT MAX’S TRIANGLE PUB: 9 pm to closing time, time tosing! (9454 Delridge Way SW)
Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview list? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
The report and photo were sent by Kilana, who says this happened between (updated) 1:30-5:30 this morning:
My burgundy Chevy Silverado was stolen from the Trenton & Fauntleroy area. It was last seen heading toward 45th, possibly near 46th.
License Plate: C77519Z
If you live near Trenton & Fauntleroy, Trenton & 45th, or 46th, and have security cameras, please check your footage for any sightings of this truck. Even a small piece of information could help.
A police report has already been filed.
We’ll add that number when we get it. Call 911 if you find the truck.
6:02 AM: Good morning. It’s Thursday, August 6, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The Air Quality Alert continues until 5 pm for smoke (check the current pollution level here), and the Heat Advisory continues through 10 pm. But the forecast only suggests a high around 80 (it was 87 yesterday). Sunrise was at 5:53 am today; sunset will be at 8:36 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule, but a stop closure downtown starting today and continuing for the next week will affect multiple West Seattle-bound buses – the southbound 3rd/Columbia stop, for Routes 21 56, 57, and 125, plus RapidRide C and H. Details here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes.
STADIUM ZONE
Day game for the Mariners today, 1:10 pm vs. Detroit.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
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!
Thanks to Joan (above) and Michael (below) for sending tonight’s sunset photos, as smoke reddens the setting sun and its reflection on Puget Sound for a third night.
The smoke and heat alerts continue through tomorrow, and then, the National Weather Service says tonight: “The thermal trough along the coast is expected to push inland tomorrow and east of the area late Thursday. Onshore flow should help improve smoke conditions as early as late Thursday along the coast and Friday for the interior.”
So many people have emailed/texted about that mystery carving seen off a Lincoln Park trail, we finally have to just ask if anyone has a clue about its origins. Some who contacted us thought it was just a curiosity-piquing mystery; some feared it’s a case of stolen-and-dumped. We haven’t seen it in person ourselves, but we’re told it’s freestanding (or leaning, in the most recent report).
(WSB photo by Jason Grotelueschen – West Seattle Junction ballot box on Election Night)
Though the first round of election results last night didn’t leave us with any local cliffhangers, we traditionally revisit the same races when the second round comes out. So here’s where these stand after this afternoon’s batch of results:
SEATTLE PROP. 1, LIBRARY LEVY
Yes – 84879 – 72.41%
No – 32341 – 27.59%
KING COUNTY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 8
Teresa Mosqueda* – 22985 – 63.91%
Nick Duda – 9668 – 26.88%
Mia Jacobson – 3174 – 8.83%
U.S. HOUSE REP., DISTRICT 7
Pramila Jayapal* – 104661 – 83.44%
Nirav Sheth – 13261 – 10.57%
Gwen Kirkland – 4137 – 3.30%
David W. Blomstrom – 2905 – 2.32%
STATE HOUSE REP, 34TH DISTRICT, POSITION 2
Joe Fitzgibbon* – 18626 – 74.15%
Mary Anito – 6111 – 24.33%
See all King County results here. The third round will be released Friday afternoon.
ORIGINAL WEDNESDAY REPORT: Twice a year, Metro has a major “service change” that usually affects dozens of routes. The next one has been announced for August 29, and while the announcement was headlined, “King County Metro announces major service expansion across King County,” West Seattle is going largely without additions/changes this time, with one exception: Route 987 to Haller Lake, paid for by Lakeside School, will now be going to Westwood Village instead of 12th/Cloverdale in South Park. Metro tells us that while the school funds this route, the public can ride it.
We also asked Metro spokesperson Jeff Switzer about a projected date for returning bus service to SW Barton by Roxhill Park/WWV, since the repaving project is mostly done, and the buses’ reroute was done in connection with the previous service change last spring. He replied:
Routes are still rerouted off of SW Barton Street, and we do not yet have an official return date for Metro service to SW Barton Street, but are working closely with our partners at SDOT. We are not planning for a return to SW Barton at the fall 2026 service change.
If you’re interested in the routes elsewhere that are changing as of August 29, you can find route-by-route info here.
ADDED THURSDAY AFTERNOON: We’ll publish a detailed story about this later, but SDOT now says that though the construction is over, the buses won’t move back until Metro’s March 2027 service change.
2:36 PM: Police are helping block off an area in the 2800 block of SW Nevada where SFD is dealing with a natural-gas leak reported in a townhouse complex. Avoid the area.
2:41 PM: PSE has arrived at the scene, firefighters told dispatch.
2:51 PM: The leak’s been secured, and the SFD units will be leaving.
Police are investigating a reported robbery at the smoke shop at 4748 California SW. A man reported to be armed with a knife with “an 8-inch blade with blue handle” got away with $300 in merchandise, according to police radio. He also, officers told dispatch, might be a previous customer known to store staff. The robber is described only as a Black man, early 20s, 6’2″, thin, dark/light two-tone gray windbreaker, got away in a gray Honda SUV.
Today we’re welcoming Art & Soul Kids Studio as a new WSB sponsor! When local businesses join the WSB sponsor team, they get the opportunity to tell you about what they offer – so here’s what Art & Soul Kids Studio would like you to know:
Welcome to Art & Soul Kids Studio: A Place Where Creativity Belongs
Have you ever watched a child become completely absorbed in creating something with their own hands? That spark of confidence, curiosity, and joy is exactly why Art & Soul Kids Studio was created.
After spending 20+ years in public education and 7 years as an elementary art teacher in Seattle, I dreamed of creating a space where children could explore, create, and express themselves freely. Art & Soul is that space —a welcoming studio where process matters more than perfection and every child is encouraged to follow their own creative path.
What Makes Art & Soul Different?
At Art & Soul, we believe art helps children build confidence, connect with others, and discover their unique voice. Camps are designed to:
Encourage creativity and self-expression.
Build confidence through hands-on experiences.
Celebrate individuality and imagination.
Create a sense of belonging and community.
Allow children to take creative risks in a supportive environment.
Whether a child loves painting, sculpting, crafting, building, or simply experimenting with new materials, there is a place for them here. We also offer kids’ yoga, blending movement, mindfulness, and creative play to help children strengthen their bodies, calm their minds, and nurture their overall well-being.
What You’ll Find This Year
*Kids Yoga & Creative Expression Classes
*Open Studio Opportunities
*Homeschool Enrichment Programs
*Seasonal Workshops and Special Events
*Family Art Experiences
At Art & Soul, we believe every child is naturally creative. When children are given the freedom to explore, imagine, create, and move, they discover confidence, resilience, and joy. Our art classes, camps, and kids’ yoga experiences are thoughtfully designed to nurture the whole child—encouraging self-expression, mindfulness, curiosity, and connection. Whether they’re painting a masterpiece, building with clay, stretching into a playful yoga pose, or simply making new friends, every child is invited to follow their own unique path. After all, that’s what Follow Your Art is all about.
Meet Moss
You may notice a friendly Sasquatch with butterfly wings popping up around our studio. That’s Moss, the Art & Soul mascot! Moss reminds us that creativity grows when we embrace curiosity, imagination, and a little bit of magic.
Join Our Creative Community
Whether your child is an experienced artist or simply loves to create, we can’t wait to welcome them into our studio. Thank you for being here as we begin this exciting adventure together. We look forward to making art, building friendships, and creating lasting memories with your family.
We thank Art & Soul Kids Studio for choosing to advertise the studio by sponsoring independent, community-collaborative neighborhood news on WSB. Interested in joining our sponsor team? Please email WSBAdvertising@wsbsales.com for information – thank you!
Though there’s lots of summer fun left, we have an update today on one of fall’s first big events – the Taste of West Seattle. Here’s an update from the West Seattle Food Bank, which both presents and benefits from The Taste:
Local flavors. Local impact. Taste of West Seattle returns September 24.
The Taste of West Seattle returns to The Hall at Fauntleroy on Thursday, September 24, bringing together more than 30 local food and beverage businesses for an evening of tastings, music, fun, and community—all in support of the West Seattle Food Bank.
Guests will enjoy tastings from every participating vendor, live music, games, raffles featuring prizes from neighborhood businesses, and the chance to vote for their favorite food and beverage vendors in five award categories.
Tickets are now on sale: General Admission tickets are $75 and include entry at 6:00 p.m. VIP tickets are $125 and include early entry at 5:30 p.m., access to exclusive lounge seating, and a special West Seattle Food Bank supporter gift. The event is for guests 21 and older.
Please purchase your tickets by Monday, Sept. 14th so our participating restaurants and beverage partners can accurately plan ingredients and prepare enough samples for all of our guests. Purchasing early ensures you don’t miss one of West Seattle’s favorite nights of food, fun, and community.
Every ticket sold helps the West Seattle Food Bank provide food, clothing, rent and utility assistance, and other essential services to tens of thousands of neighbors throughout the year.
Tickets and event information are available at: https://bit.ly/WSTaste2026
Special thanks to our sponsors: Metropolitan Market, Manson Construction, Hunt Jackson CPA, Pet Supplies Plus, and the West Seattle Blog.
Wondering which food and drink purveyors are participating? See a partial list here!
(Photo by Rosalie Miller: ‘Woodland Skipper on lavender’)
Here’s our list for the rest of today/tonight, with plenty of indoor events if you need to stay out of the smoke – what follows are highlights mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – which you can preview any time:
SUMMER FOOD FOR KIDS: Local sites are open for all under 18 to access food – see our story for locations and other information.
READING WITH TODDLERS: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor).
SPRAYPARK’S OPEN: Daily-splashing season at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
SWIMMING POOL’S OPEN: Daily operations also continue at Colman Pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm.
WADING POOLS: Two are scheduled today in West Seattle – Delridge, 12-5:30 pm (4501 Delridge Way SW) and Lincoln Park, 12-7 pm (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW).
PLAY AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Play indoors this afternoon! 2-4 pm, join players at Missing Piece (4707 California SW).
SUMMER QUEST – NATURE JOURNAL: Today, 3-5 pm at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), learn about drawing trees and landscapes in your nature journal.
CLIMB AT CAMP LONG: Again this week – two special climbing sessions, 5 and 6:30 pm! Our calendar listing has details. (5200 35th SW)
FREE YOGA FOR 12-STEP RECOVERY: Wednesdays this summer, 5-6:30 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio and Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), no registration but MUST arrive no later than 4:55 pm.
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: The free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm workshop is happening at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center), and the library is open for borrowing.
PIANO NIGHT: 6-9 pm monthly music at Upwell Wine & Coffee (4811 California SW).
WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Talk about Seattle’s growth – current and future – at the weekly 6 pm meetup – Elliott Bay Brewing this week (4720 California SW).
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: Join the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) tonight – all welcome, all paces.
PRACTICE YOUR SPANISH LANGUAGE SKILLS: Local group of Spanish-language learners, dedicated to practicing it, gathers 6:30-8:30 pm at Mission Cantina (2325 California SW) – details in our calendar listing.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)
TALK TO THE ANIMALS: Learn how, 7-9 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
MAD CRAFTY: Bring your craft project to Revelry Room (4547 California SW), 7-9 pm.
MUSIC BINGO: Weekly music bingo at at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
TRIVIA x 5: Five West Seattle trivia venues – Seaside Grill (2820 Alki SW) has 7 pm trivia on Wednesdays … Admiral Pub has trivia at 7 pm (2306 California SW) … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … And trivia is at 8:30 pm at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: West Seattle’s longest-running open mic! 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
SALSA DANCING: 8 pm lessons with BALORICO at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW).
SWING IT WEDNESDAY! Swing dancing and live music at 8:15 pm at South Park Hall (1253 S. Cloverdale, South Park).
KARAOKE X 2: In the south end, Megastar Karaoke with KDJ Mythikal at Max’s Triangle Pub (9454 Delridge Way SW), 9 pm … In the north end, sing at Admiral Pub also starting at 9, after trivia. (2306 California SW)
Planning an event, class, workshop, etc., that’s open to community participation/observation/visitation? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Family and friends of Phyllis Ward are remembering her, and sharing this with her community:
It is with sadness that I share the news that our beloved Phyllis Ward passed away peacefully in her bed on July 24 in the Fauntlee Hills neighborhood. She took her last breath in the presence of friends and her beloved kitties. She suffered from a variety of illnesses that finally wore her body down.
She prepared well for death, wrapping up her affairs, even throwing a big birthday bash to see the many people who meant so much to her in this life. As she approached the end, she exhibited such contentment. She was ready to go and eager to reunite with her wife Edith.
Below is a brief obituary:
In Loving Memory of
Phyllis L. Ward
May 21, 1943 – July 24, 2026Phyllis L. Ward, 83, of Seattle, passed away on July 24, 2026. She was born May 21, 1943, in Kellogg, Idaho.
Phyllis grew up in Pinehurst, Idaho, before attending business college in Portland, Oregon. After graduation, she worked for a publisher as a receptionist and billing clerk. She went on to work for Henry Hanson, who held the contract for the Interstate 90 overpass, and later worked for the Iron Workers in Spokane, Washington, as office manager. In 1967, Phyllis relocated to Seattle, where she worked for Brower Company as a purchasing agent. She retired from Patent Construction in 2007.
For 45 years, Phyllis shared her life with her partner, Edith Windolf. In 1987, the two bought a home together in West Seattle, where Phyllis put her love of carpentry and home improvement to good use. For decades around Thanksgiving, Phyllis and Edith travelled to Maui and stayed at The Whaler at Kaanapali Beach where, over the years, they cultivated a tight-knit community of very close friends. Maui was her happy place and she chose it as the place where she would like her ashes scattered.
In the past few months, Phyllis was surrounded by love and support from her cherished friends in Seattle, who cared for her devotedly through her illnesses.
Phyllis is survived by her sister- and brother-in-law, Walter and Margot Reichenbach of Germany; her niece, Marle Wolter of Germany; and her great-niece Caroline and great-nephew Phillip Wolter of Germany. She also leaves behind her three beloved cats, Madeline, Maurie, and Riley.
She did not want a memorial service but asked, instead, if donations could be made in her name to Emerald City Pet Rescue at emeraldcitypetrescue.org
(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)
6:01 AM: Good morning. It’s Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The Air Quality Alert continues for smoke, and a Heat Advisory is on the way. Meantime, the forecast says you can expect sunshine and smoke with a high in the 80s. Sunrise was at 5:52 am today; sunset will be at 8:37 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
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!
Perhaps the most striking feature of tonight’s smoke-red sunset was – if you were within sight of Puget Sound – the red reflection. Above is Mike Tyler‘s photo from Lincoln Park. The Air Quality Alert for wildfire smoke from around the region continues until 5 pm Thursday; the Heat Advisory will be in effect 10 am tomorrow until 10 pm Thursday.
That’s one of the King County ballot drop boxes in West Seattle that we visited in the final hour-plus of voting – lots of last-minute dropoffs. Now, the first results are out – here’s the full list; we’re adding breakouts below:
SEATTLE PROP. 1, LIBRARY LEVY
Yes – 67565 – 71.71%
No – 26656 – 28.29%
KING COUNTY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 8
Teresa Mosqueda* – 17984 – 62.78%
Nick Duda – 7876 – 27.49%
Mia Jacobson – 2655 – 9.27%
U.S. HOUSE REP., DISTRICT 7
Pramila Jayapal* – 83539 – 82.98%
Nirav Sheth – 10824 – 10.75%
Gwen Kirkland – 3440 – 3.42%
David W. Blomstrom – 2446 – 2.43%
STATE HOUSE REP, 34TH DISTRICT, POSITION 2
Joe Fitzgibbon* – 14529 – 73.62%
Mary Anito – 4891 – 24.78%
The next round of results will be released tomorrow afternoon.
6:44 PM: Thanks to Dan Jacobs – who you might know from the Admiral Neighborhood Association – for being the first to send photos from one of tonight’s Night Out parties, on a stretch of 44th SW. This one even has music:
We expect to have some more Night Out scenes to share. If you have a photo to send – group shot? fun moment – text 206-293-6302 or email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
7:25 PM: Thanks to Joseph for the photo above, from 42nd/Juneau.
ADDED 8:46 PM: A WSB Night Out tradition – we visit JoDean‘s block party in Arbor Heights!
(WSB photos by Jason Grotelueschen from here down)
That’s JoDean, fourth from left in front. She says the group was smaller this year because several households decided to stay in rather than go out in the smoke. … Also inviting us to stop by, Rosalie Miller in Admiral:
Rosalie’s a volunteer with Washington Bee Atlas, so we weren’t surprised to see a hive at the party:
9:54 PM: 34th and Kenyon:
44th/Wildwood/Brace Point:
Charlestown/Belvidere:
ADDED: Reader video/photos from here down – starting with one of the All-City Band’s Night Out stops, in North Delridge – thanks to the texter who sent video:
One of the musicians’ other stops was in Upper Alki – thanks to Lindsey Pearsall for the photo:
Plus one more block-party group photo – Allison‘s neighbors on 36th SW:
If you participated in Night Out, you’re part of a tradition going back more than 40 years!
Two restaurant notes:
MORGAN JUNCTION POP-UP: If you missed it in our Event Calendar – tonight’s another one of the periodic pop-ups at The Neighborhood (6503 California SW) – the restaurant is usually closed on Tuesdays but the pop-up is a takeover by Mariscos Panda, “Every other Tuesday at The Neighborhood featuring Ceviches, Poké, Tacos and more. 5 pm-8 pm.”
ALASKA JUNCTION BRUNCH: One of the newest entrants into the ever-growing West Seattle brunch scene is Phoenecia (4717 42nd SW), which sent word they’re now serving brunch 10 am-2 pm Sundays, and planning to add Saturdays soon too. Here’s the menu, which leads off with Baklava French Toast!
That bird-enhanced view of the smoky sunrise is from Theresa Arbow-O’Connor. Along with the ongoing Air Quality Alert throuh 5 pm Thursday, we now also have a Heat Advisory headed this way, 10 am Wednesday to 10 pm Thursday. Forecast highs are only in the 80s – but last time that was coupled with a heat alert, the actual highs turned out to be in the 90s.
(CARE Department photo)
Starting tomorrow, the crisis responders who are part of the city’s CARE public-safety department are expanding their hours citywide. Here’s the announcement:
Effective tomorrow, August 5, the Seattle CARE Department’s Community Crisis Responders (CCRs) will operate from 6:30-1:00 AM daily, citywide. Current citywide service is from 12:00-10:00 PM daily.
This expansion into the early morning and late night hours addresses a significant need for community support during windows of time when our call data shows the highest volume of calls that crisis responders can support, including welfare checks, requests for resources, and assistance with people who are experiencing a crisis. Approximately 84% of the responders’ most common call types come in between 6:30-1:00 AM.By sending highly trained and unarmed mental health professionals to these events, the CARE Department helps the City of Seattle address underlying needs and connect people in need to long-term solutions. So far this year, crisis responders have responded to 6,279 calls, compared to 7,136 for all of 2025.
The public can continue to call 911 or the City’s non-emergency line (206-625-5011) to request the CCRs, including for welfare checks, referrals, and resources. Call-takers will determine the appropriate response based on the scenario.
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