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BIZNOTE: Harbor Avenue 7-Eleven closed, apparently temporarily
September 14, 2026 10:56 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Thanks to Todd for the tip. He wondered if the 7-Eleven at 2429 Harbor Avenue SW was closing, after noticing people carrying items out. We went over after getting his note. Nobody was there, but some empty shelves were visible from outside, as were two handwritten notes, saying the closure was for cleaning and renovating, no time frame mentioned. We checked permit files; nothing recent, though not all renovations would require one,

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BIZNOTE: About the banner on ex-Bartell building in White Center
September 14, 2026 7:39 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | White Center

Thanks to Brian for the tip about the banner that went up recently on the ex-Bartell Drugs building at 15th/Roxbury in White Center. As we told Brian and a few others who have since asked about it, the parent company of Castillo’s Supermarkets bought it some months ago; they have a store at 10426 16th SW in White Center and one in Federal Way. The ongoing work has been mentioned at North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meetings, which we cover for partner site White Center Now, by Phillip Le, who works in economic development for King County Local Services. Online records show permit filings for building work date back to last November. We haven’t talked to them yet about their timetable for moving.

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FOLLOWUP: What SDOT says about those Cybercab sightings
September 14, 2026 5:26 pm
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 |   Transportation | West Seattle news

One week ago, reader Margaret‘s photo of a Tesla Cybercab on a test run in West Seattle generated discussion and questions. We took some of the latter to SDOT, since the department has made it clear that driverless cabs are not yet approve to operate in Seattle:

The Tesla Cybercabs seen in Seattle have steering wheels and pedals and are being driven by people to collect data and map Seattle streets. They use Level 2 driver-assistance system, which means the person in the driver’s seat is responsible for driving the vehicle.

Seattle requires a permit to test autonomous vehicles at Level 3 or higher. These Cybercabs are operating at Level 2, so Tesla does not need a City autonomous vehicle testing permit for this activity.

Companies testing autonomous vehicles must also register with the Washington State Department of Licensing.

The list on SDOT’s webpage that you referenced is the current list of known autonomous vehicle operations in Seattle and their status.

The page says two companies – Zoox and NVIDIA – have testing permits, while three others – Woven by Toyota, Tesla and Waymo – are testing in ways that don’t require permits.

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MUSIC: Here’s the stage lineup for 2026 WestFest!
September 14, 2026 2:33 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

West Seattle’s next festival is Friday and Saturday (September 18-19) – Holy Rosary School‘s WestFest! Entertainment, games, rides, food … and today, we have the stage lineup:

Festival hours are 6-10 pm Friday, 10 am-10 pm Saturday; the campus is along 42nd SW between SW Genesee and SW Dakota.

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BIZNOTE: Fall fitness deal at Fitness Together West Seattle
September 14, 2026 1:30 pm
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 |   Health | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

It’s a great time to get healthier. Longtime WSB sponsor Fitness Together West Seattle in The Junction is offering a discount right now on this personal-training program:

Why This Works

Fall is the second-best time of year to reset. Routines come back. Schedules firm up. But most fall fitness programs fail the same way – they start intense and fade by mid-October.

This one doesn’t. Here’s why:

Six Weeks – Long enough to build a real habit.

Twice a Week – The frequency that actually moves the needle. This is where progress compounds.

Just you and your trainer – We build your plan, track your pace, and notice when you miss a week.

Fitness Together West Seattle is upstairs at 4546 California SW in the heart of The Junction (Above The Matador).

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Almost salmon season! ‘Weeding Warriors’ open path to Fauntleroy Creek for spawners
September 14, 2026 12:29 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | Wildlife

(Photos by Dave Gershgorn: Volunteers Bob Maughan, Lilia Matual, Diana Spence, Gerry Coit, and Mark Sears took on a thicket of invasive beach grass)

By Judy Pickens
Special to West Seattle Blog

On Saturday, 10 volunteers convened in Cove Park to open a pathway for coho spawners to access Fauntleroy Creek this fall.

Using a permit from State Fish and Wildlife, lead volunteer Mark Sears led the crew in relocating a few drift logs jammed into the sand but the task this year was mostly to clear a path for spawners through invasive beach grass.

(Gerry Coit worked his way through tenacious beach grass so spawners won’t have to)

The Fauntleroy Watershed Council will kick off the 2026 salmon watch with the annual drumming to call in spawners on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 4 pm, near SW Director and upper Fauntleroy Way SW. Watchers will check the lower creek daily after high tide and, if and when they begin to see spawners, they will host a weekend open creek for the general public.

“Spawners will need at least 11-foot tides to boost them into the creek,” explained veteran watcher Dennis Hinton. “When tides are that high in late September, we will watch for spawners circling in the cove in anticipation of coming in, usually between Halloween and Thanksgiving.”

Last year, watchers documented nine fish and one spawning pair, a low count, but it has fluctuated, with the count well into triple digits some years.

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BIZNOTE: Moon Room seeking new ownership
September 14, 2026 11:20 am
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

A “gem of an opportunity” awaits at California and Juneau. Hannah and Sean, proprietors of Moon Room (WSB sponsor), explain in this message to you:

Dearest West Seattle,

After enjoying 4+ years of being a part of this wonderful community, we are deciding to look for a new owner or owners for Moon Room, our “Sweet Little Gift Shop in the Universe.” We have made the intentional decision to move closer to our family and as a result will not be able to take this fantastic, well-loved business with us.

We are reaching out through the West Seattle Blog first before we list in the greater Seattle area because we would absolutely love to see Moon Room continue to grow and thrive with someone local who is familiar with the shop and is in alignment with the positive vibes that it resonates with the community. It is a great opportunity to own a healthy, successful, and growing local business. Specifically appealing to those who are passionate about crystals, rocks, jewelry, and eclectic, fun retail gift products.

If you or someone you know is interested in this gem of an opportunity, please direct all serious inquiries via email to moonroomwellness@gmail.com. We are looking for the right qualifications, intentions, and fit for this special business. We will be keeping all communications private beyond this announcement.

In the meantime, we will happily continue to run the store with all the same joy, integrity, and service we have for the last 4 years. It is truly a pleasure!

Thank you all so much for your continued support and kindness,
We appreciate you!

Hannah and Sean

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Your West Seattle Monday lineup, from charm bar to Diet Coke Crawl to ‘secret show’!
September 14, 2026 9:54 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Fall fuschia – photo sent by Margaret)

Here’s an eclectic list of what’s happening for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: The weekly 2 pm meeting for previews and briefings is back after the council’s recess. Today’s meeting includes an overview of the about-to-launch budget process. The agenda explains how to watch.

(added) DOG SWIMMING: Thanks for the tip! Today is also the first day of Dog Days of Summer pup swimming at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club (11003 31st SW), 4-7 pm.

THE WORKS POP-UP AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD: The Works Seattle continues pop-up crafting with a “charm bar” at The Neighborhood (6503 California SW), 5-7 pm.

CHEWING GUM ‘SECRET SHOW’: As previewed Sunday, the local band is playing a short free live show tonight inside Hiawatha Community Center (2700 California SW) to celebrate the streaming release of their EP. All ages, doors open 6 pm, show 6:15 pm-6:45 pm.

LIVE MUSIC AT SEBASTIANO’S: 6 pm at the wine shop, piano jazz! (3278 California SW)

DIET COKE CRAWL! Love Diet Coke? One of your neighbors is gathering people for a “Diet Coke Crawl“ – to try out six venues on Alki tonight to see which has the best fountain Diet Coke. RSVP here and then gather at 6:30 pm at Christos on Alki (2508 Alki SW).

‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm, weekly group gathering for people going through grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee. Before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too! $5.

PRACTICE SPEAKING SPANISH: 6:30-8:30 pm, this informal group gathers at Future Primitive Brewing in White Center (9832 14th SW), all welcome.

ALKI MEDITATION: Two places to meditate on Monday nights – in north West Seattle, there’s meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: In south West Seattle, free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 2: Two venues on our list with trivia tonight – 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), $2 cash to enter … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

MONDAY NIGHT SALSA LESSONS: Series continues, 7 pm with BALORICO at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW).

POOL TOURNAMENT: The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament, 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska, entrance on California)

PINBALL TOURNAMENT: Sign up at 7, start playing at 7:30, at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Monday night jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Huge thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar, which we update daily; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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YOU CAN HELP: Just one hour a week! Be a volunteer tutor with Invest in Youth at two West Seattle schools
September 14, 2026 9:00 am
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

With the school year now well under way and tutoring time approaching, Invest in Youth still needs volunteer tutors at two West Seattle schools. Here’s the announcement sent to us to share with you:

Tutoring is about to start for local educational nonprofit Invest in Youth but they’re still short tutors at Roxhill and Sanislo elementary schools. If you’re looking to make a big difference right here in West Seattle, here’s how!

We have students lined up by their teachers as those who they believe will most benefit from our one-on-one tutoring program, but we still need tutors.

-Roxhill Elementary at E.C. Hughes, Tuesdays 2:40 – 3:40 pm
-Sanislo Elementary, Mondays 2:40 – 3:40 pm

Tutoring starts in October and runs through May 2026. If you can commit to one hour a week and you’re interested in connecting with your local community to narrow achievement gaps for neighborhood students, we want to hear from you!

You’ll meet one day a week with the same student in the classroom with other student-tutor pairs, and work on math and reading fundamentals, all while serving as a mentor to foster lifelong academic success.

No experience is necessary; just a commitment to show up for one hour, one day a week.

Visit our website for more information or complete our tutor application to begin tutoring this fall.

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TRANSIT, WEATHER, TRAFFIC: Monday info
September 14, 2026 6:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:03 AM: Good morning. It’s Monday, September 14, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast is for some sunshine, high in the upper 60s. Sunrise will be at 6:45 am today; sunset will be at 7:22 pm. (Just eight days until the official start of fall.)

PATH REMINDER

Assuming the work started Saturday as announced, the foot/bike path closure by the West Seattle Bridge is under way for Sound Transit work.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here; reminder that buses have returned to SW Barton in and near the Westwood Village area.

Washington State Ferries – The Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is returning to a three-boat schedule today, with M/V Sealth as the #3 vessel; check the alert page for specifics.

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays (for one more month).

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:

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!

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WEST SEATTLE COYOTES: Four more sighting reports
September 13, 2026 9:04 pm
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 |   Coyotes | West Seattle news

Four coyote sightings in the past several days:

SUNSET AVENUE: Sent today by Deanna:

This morning, a coyote was in our backyard roaming around for about 2 minutes before going to the neighbor’s backyard.

CAMP LONG: A texter sent this photo of a coyote seen in the park on Friday afternoon:

NEAR BONAIR: Sent by Sherin after a Wednesday sighting:

Coyote seen off Alki. Around 10:30 am near Bonair.

NEAR FAIRMOUNT PARK: The texter whose Monday sighting in The Triangle was part of this report saw another one the next day around 40th/Brandon, again while out with his dog:

I had Daikichi (my dog) with me again, and suddenly I spotted something running toward us from a full block away. Once I realized it was a coyote, I rushed us across the street super fast! Luckily, it didn’t even care about us — it just kept sprinting right down the street, passing 5 to 7 other dogs out on their evening walks.

I’ve never run into a coyote while walking Daikichi before, and now it’s two days in a row on different streets! I’m really starting to worry about the safety of all our little neighborhood pets.

Though this is from an organization in a different region, it does include some advice dog owners might find helpful.

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MONDAY MUSIC: Chewing Gum’s live free mini-show at Hiawatha
September 13, 2026 6:37 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

Back in June, local band Chewing Gum celebrated their EP “Possum” with a show at Easy Street Records. It wasn’t available via streaming at the time, but it is now, and local record label The Big Dark wants to invite you to celebrate – Chewing Gum will play a set of the album’s songs Monday night (September 14) at Hiawatha Community Center (2700 California SW). From the invitation:

… All ages are welcome and encouraged. Parents, bring your kids – let them witness some girls rocking out. Kids, bring your ‘rents – they deserve a good time too. We’ve heard that grandparents love Chewing Gum, bring them too.

This is a free event to celebrate the streaming release of the EP. Come for a short performance, merch giveaways, and snacks. Meet the band. Meet a new friend. Pay homage to the woman tree and watch these young women. All the cool kids will be there, and you are a cool kid (or kid at heart), right?

Doors open at 6, show 6:15-6:45. Meantime, you can find the album online here.

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FERRIES: Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth returns to three-boat service Monday
September 13, 2026 3:51 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | Transportation | West Seattle news

(Reader photo, Thursday)

After a week of two-boat service on Washington State Ferries‘ Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth “Triangle Route,” it’s going back to three boats tomorrow. M/V Sealth – shown above in sea trials we noted Thursday – is done with maintenance and repairs and is joining the route as the #3 vessel (M/V Kittitas is #1, M/V Kitsap is #2). But full three-boat service will just last a few weeks; WSF reminds riders that the Kittitas’s scheduled maintenance starts in early October – no specific date – and while it’s out, the Triangle Route will be on “two-boat service with a third, unscheduled vessel.”

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UPDATE: Tree down on Beach Drive
September 13, 2026 3:00 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

3 PM: Just in via police radio, a tree is reported down across the northbound lane in the 5900 block of Beach Drive SW [map]. The dispatcher told officers SDOT has been notified; avoid the area for a while.

3:25 PM: Reader photo added above (thank you!). They report, “Tree crew just arrived on scene.”

6:55 PM: Hadn’t heard any updates, so we just went down to look. Tree crew still on scene, blocking most of the NB lane, no flagger, so be careful.

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UPDATE: Pole fire leads to 12-hour power outage for 200+ on Puget Ridge (cause info added Monday)
September 13, 2026 12:39 pm
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 |   Puget Ridge | West Seattle fires | West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

12:39 PM: A reported fire atop a power pole has left nine homes without power and brought an emergency response blocking 21st SW in the 5900 block [map], in an area where there are few outlets. Avoid the area for a while.

1:17 PM: SPD officers who were helping with traffic control just told dispatch the road is open and they’re leaving. City Light is reported to be on scene.

2:11 PM: Now the SCL outage map shows more than 200 homes out. Added a screenshot above. The map categorizes the cause as “environmental.” (We’ll follow up with SCL tomorrow for something more detailed.)

2:38 PM: Nearby resident reports a new pole just went by on a flatbed (photo above), so repairs might take a while longer.

7:32 PM: A lot longer. The neighbor who first spotted the new pole says the crew told her they just got clearance to install it, and they’re estimating midnight restoration. Meantime, as discussed in comments, we sent an inquiry to SCL’s media mailbox – and just heard back from spokesperson Jenny Levesque, who says the System Operations Center is currently estimating 10:30 pm.

12:04 AM: Texter tells us the power returned about 20 minutes ago, meaning the outage lasted almost 12 hours.

MONDAY 8:02 PM: Just heard from City Light spokesperson Kate Jacobs with the answer to our question about how the pole fire started. In short, a change-of-seasons problem: “During extended dry weather, dust and grime can collect on the insulators that hold power lines away from the pole. When the first light rain arrives, that layer gets damp and can allow a small amount of electrical current to leak across the surface rather than staying on the line. In this case, that current appears to have traveled down to a metal bolt in the wooden crossbeam near the top of the pole. Our crews believe the bolt burned through the wood, which caused the fire and resulting outage.”

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UPDATE: Rescue response for crash on westbound West Seattle Bridge
September 13, 2026 10:08 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS breaking news

10:08 AM: SFD and SPD are responding to what’s described as a “rollover” crash near the west end of the westbound West Weattle Bridge, with one person trapped, updates to come. The entire westbound bridge is blocked at the scene, and they’re diverting westbound traffic onto the Admiral Way exit.

10:15 AM: Police describe the crash location as “near the statues.” SFD says they’ve gotten the person out of the vehicle and that they’re “in stable condition.”

10:20 AM: The westbound lanes are reopening.

11:16 AM: We drove the eastbound bridge to verify the crash location. The vehicle already was being towed; all the activity was indeed at the pullout by Walking on Logs.

2:25 PM: SFD tells WSB that the driver is a 62-year-old woman who did not require hospitalization.

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WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: 25 possibilities!
September 13, 2026 6:07 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Janelle Otterholt – American Hoverfly on dahlia)

Here’s what to know for September’s second Sunday – mostly listings from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

BEND IT LIKE BOOKER #2: This 25-hour marathon of speeches, performances, presentations continues nonstop, not scheduled to end until after 11 am today, at the Machinists Union Hall in South Park (9125 15th Place S.) and online – see our Saturday coverage here.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8 am-11 am at Alki Masonic Center (4736 40th SW), let someone else fix you breakfast!

WEST SEATTLE RUNNING CLUB: 8:30 am, meet at Alki Statue of Liberty (61st/Alki) to run with friends old and new.

SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: 9 am, Westies Run Club meets at Fresh Flours (9140 Delridge Way SW) for today’s run.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.

LEARN HOW TO ‘ADOPT A CORNER’: 10 am info session on supporting immigrant communities, High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Now in the still-bountiful late-summer produce-and-products season, open for shopping and eating (as it is every weekend of the year, even holidays), 10 am-2 pm, California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska.

MASTER GARDENERS CLINIC: Also in The Junction – this season’s second-to-last chance to get your gardening questions answered at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market, 10 am-2 pm.

ONE MORE JUNCTION HAPPENING: 10 am-2 pm, free crafting pop-up with The Works Seattle outside their future Junction location. (4540 California SW)

FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)

INGATHERING SERVICE AND ACTIVITIES FAIR: Westside Unitarian Universalist welcomes everyone to this special service and celebration, 10:30 am, explained in our calendar listing. (7141 California SW)

KNIFE-SHARPENING POP-UP: Kneighborhood Knives is at Hotwire Coffee (4410 California SW), 10:30 am to 5 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open today! Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? Look for it at, and borrow it from, the West Seattle Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

ART SHOW AT BRIDGE PARK: 11 am to 3 pm, residents of Bridge Park are showing and selling their art. (3204 SW Morgan)

WEST SEATTLE RESIST: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, weekly action in The Junction.

COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, second postseason weekend wraps up at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

PAST, PRESENT, ELSEWHERE: 1 pm album-listening sessions at Revelry Room (4547 California SW).

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re welcome Sunday afternoons (among other times) at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) – open 2-5 pm today, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

GAME CAFE AT MR. B’S: Monthly “Everyone Plays” at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), 2-4 pm.

ART SHOW AT THE KENNEY: 2 pm, see art by residents of The Kenney (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW).

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: 5 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), hear Orville Peck‘s new album, free, all ages.

BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight, nighttime tea service with teas curated by host Jack Sanders, info and RSVP here. (4547 California SW)

SUNSET SCREAMING: Scream Club Seattle at Lincoln Park shelter 4 (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, on the waterfront path), 7:30 pm.

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, with prizes. (4302 SW Alaska)

LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm jazz with the D-Lux Jazz Trio at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

Organizing, or assisting with, an event that should be on the WSB community Event Calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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UPDATE: Apartment fire in Highland Park
September 13, 2026 2:26 am
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 |   West Seattle fires | West Seattle news

2:26 AM: Seattle Fire has a big callout headed for the 600 block of SW Kenyon [map]. Updates to come.

2:29 AM: SFD says the fire’s in a second-floor apartment and they’re working to extinguish it.

2:32 AM: Firefighters say they have the fire under control. No injuries reported.

2:54 AM: SFD says the fire’s out, and the cause is under investigation.

2:35 PM: SFD says they’re still investigating. We also asked if damage had gone beyond the one apartment where the fire started; SFD says no, “but there was reported water damage to the unit below.”

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: About the foot pursuit in High Point
September 12, 2026 10:28 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Got a question about an incident about an hour ago in High Point in which police were running after a suspect. They arrested a 36-year-old man for investigation of attempted domestic-violence burglary. The incident began with a 911 call reporting that a man was trying to break into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment by kicking the door down. She was inside at the time. No injuries reported. The arrest was reported to have happened near 35th and Raymond.

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VIDEO: Goat, lions, lanterns at West Seattle Vietnamese Cultural Center Children’s Moonlight Festival
September 12, 2026 7:01 pm
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 |   Delridge | West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

(WSB photos/video)

Remember Friday’s saga of the stray goat on Delridge? The goat was back home at the West Seattle Vietnamese Cultural Center this afternoon for some special attention from visitors during the Children’s Moonlight Festival (Tết Nhi Đồng).

The “creatures” who drew even more attention were the lion dancers from Vovinam Burien:

Described as symbols of courage – “powerful guardians” – the lions danced around the all-ages crowd that filled the center’s courtyard:

Vovinam Burien also presented a martial-arts demonstration, with individuals and small groups, instructors as well as students, showing their moves:

Center director Lee Bui welcomed the crowd to what he declared was a “celebration of children”:

The centerpiece of the celebration was a giveaway of lanterns in honor of the moonlight in the name of the festival, which took place under a gray sky rather than silver moonlight, but featured a folk tale princess distributing the lanterns:

Photos preceded the promised lantern parade:

The princess led participants around the grounds of the center (which is at 2236 SW Orchard, just north of The Home Depot):

Other activities were offered, as well as food, for a fun afternoon. The center has several public events each year, listed here, and is open for public visits many Saturdays, noon-3 pm.

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Know West Seattle trivia? Play while fighting hunger at next month’s ‘Cup of Blessings’ fundraiser
September 12, 2026 5:25 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news

Set your calendar for Saturday, October 17, for a fun night of playing West Seattle trivia while raising money for the West Seattle Food Bank. First Lutheran Church of West Seattle (WSB sponsor) is inviting you to this year’s “Cup of Blessings” dinner:

Cup of Blessings Dinner & West Seattle Trivia
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 5:00–7:30 PM

How well do YOU know West Seattle? Save the date for an evening of great food, community, friendly competition, and fun at the annual Cup of Blessings Dinner at First Lutheran Church of West Seattle.

This year, West Seattle Trivia takes center stage! Gather your friends, family, and neighbors and put your knowledge of West Seattle to the test. Questions will cover local history, landmarks, neighborhoods, businesses, people, and other fun facts about the community we call home.

West Seattle Trivia Grand Prize
There’s more than bragging rights on the line! EVERYONE at the winning table will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! With 8 people per table, that’s $200 in prizes for the winning team! So start thinking about who you want on your trivia team. Who really knows West Seattle?

More Than Trivia!

The evening will also feature:

-A delicious buffet-style dinner from Ivar’s Acres of Clams
-Our always-popular Dessert Dash
-A raffle with fantastic prizes (Last year’s Prize total was $525)
-An opportunity to support the West Seattle Food Bank

Most importantly, 100% of the proceeds from the Cup of Blessing Dinner go directly to the West Seattle Food Bank, helping provide food and assistance to our neighbors in need.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
5:00–7:30 PM
First Lutheran Church of West Seattle

Gather your trivia team. Bring your appetite. And get ready to show us how well you know West Seattle!

Tickets ($10 each) and additional event details:
bit.ly/cupofblessings26
Great Food • West Seattle Trivia • Dessert Dash • Raffle • A Great Cause

Mark your calendar — we hope to see you October 17, 2026!

The church is at 4105 California SW, on the north edge of The Junction.

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SPORTS: Saturday afternoon football road game for West Seattle HS
September 12, 2026 4:40 pm
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 |   West Seattle online | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

After playing on the road this afternoon, the West Seattle High School Wildcats are still looking for their first win of the season. Final score at the Southeast Athletic Complex was Rainier Beach HS 55, WSHS 0. Next week the Wildcats play Lincoln at home, 7 pm Friday (September 18) at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

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HAPPENING NOW: Information, ideas, inspiration at Bend It Like Booker, year two
September 12, 2026 2:01 pm
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Producing a ~25-hour event for an in-person and online audience can be a challenge, so this year’s “Bend It Like Booker“ got off to a later-than-planned start this morning, but we arrived in time for organizer Rachel Glass‘s welcome:

We stayed for an hour-plus to hear the first two speakers – King County Elections Director Julie Wise aimed to deliver a reassuring sheaf of information about the upcoming election including how ballots are processed and protected

She reiterated what we’ve heard other election officials stress this season – as soon as you get your ballot (they go out October 14), vote and turn it in – preferably at a ballot box (they open October 15), but if you must use the USPS, no later than a week before Election Day (November 3).

Second speaker was White Center lawyer Vicente Omar Barraza, whose topic was “Welfare Cheese Makes America Great.” Barraza described himself as son of a drug dealer and alcoholic, and beneficiary of govenment assistance that should not be begrudged to those who need it, particularly in light of the rich people who are benefiting from government generosity far more amply:

“Bend It Like Booker” will continue with nonstop speakers, performers, and presenters until 11 am Sunday at the Machinists Union Hall in South Park (9125 15th Place S.) and online.

see our preview for the organizer’s recommendations about highlights in the hours ahead, though she says any time will be a good time to tune in/show up. Get your ticket – online and/or in-person – here.

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