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BIZNOTE: Easy Street Records, Mystery Made collaborate on limited-edition gear for soccer-filled summer

Getting hyped for world-class summer soccer yet? Easy Street Records proprietor Matt Vaughan sent word tonight of his biz’s collaboration with fellow Junction biz Mystery Made, creating gear to put a West Seattle spin on things: The world is rolling into Seattle this summer, and West Seattle is ready. Soccer or futball, depending on who […]

WEEKEND PREVIEW: Axe-throwing, live music, benefit, donation drive, all in one event

Looking ahead to what’s on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar this weekend, here’s a unique event: Axe-throwing, live bands, and a clothing-donation drive, all in one place. That place is Axe Kickers Seattle, in Top Hat south of West Seattle and just east of White Center, 10843 1st Avenue South. The night is titled […]

Washington State Ferries’ 75th anniversary celebration includes chance to dance onboard

This past Tuesday, in our report on the Washington State Ferries online community meeting, we noted the mention of WSF’s 75th anniversary celebration throughout June. They’ve since announced times and dates for specific events, and one will happen on the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route, with DJs from dance-music radio station C89.5: KNHC-FM C89.5 Public Radio will host […]

VIDEO: Highland Park Elementary principal Mary McDaniel gets surprise award, with grant $ for her school

Highland Park Elementary principal Mary McDaniel says she doesn’t like surprises – but she admitted the one she got this afternoon is “great.” During a day-ending HPE assembly, the nonprofit Alliance for Education‘s president Roxanne Christian and a Seattle Public Schools delegation led by superintendent Ben Shuldiner appeared unannounced to present McDaniel with the Thomas […]

I Saw U: Fixing the Ice Machine at Work, Chatting in Line at Analog, and Looking for a Dirt Bag on the Apps

Post-punk boyish at TJs on Capitol Hill at closing time U have red hair/red denim jacket & look like Richey from Manic St Preachers. I’m fresh from Austin TX & would like to take your photo professionally. Curly head in Carhartt Last Friday u fixed our ice machine. The whole kitchen was blushing! I wanted […] The post I Saw U: Fixing the Ice Machine at Work, Chatting in Line at Analog, and Looking for a Dirt Bag on the Apps appeared first on The Stranger.

READER REPORT: Hit-run on West Seattle Bridge

Pamela thinks the driver who hit her car on the West Seattle Bridge on Thursday morning might have wanted to do the right thing but couldn’t pull over. So she’s trying to find them. The driver hit her from behind while trying to change lanes just before 8 am Thursday: “I saw you rolled down […]

‘Whatever it takes,’ promises Seattle Public Schools superintendent as South Park community airs concerns

Story and photos by Torin Record-Sand Reporting for West Seattle Blog More than a week after the originally planned end of Seattle Public Schools superintendent Ben Shuldiner‘s “community engagement” tour, he met with members of the South Park community Wednesday night. The closest his tour had come to South Park previously was his West Seattle […]

VIDEO: Genesee Hill coyote, uncowed by cars

Thanks to AM for the video, recorded around 8 pm Friday toward the west end of Genesee Hill, near 56th/Dakota [map], where the coyote was seen between rows of parked cars. AM explained that the coyote was “NOT shy. Had my small dog with me and we went to the neighbors.” Other ways to react […]

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: May 29–31, 2026

Start building your weekend itinerary with cheap and cheerful suggestions from HONK! Fest West to Glazer’s PhotoFest and from the Bite of Greece Seattle to Bicycle Weekends. For more ideas, check out our top picks of the week. FRIDAY PERFORMANCE Show-Off: An Open Mic Night for You to Live Out Your DreamsIs it a universal […] The post The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: May 29–31, 2026 appeared first on The Stranger.

Sorry, Trash Pandas

Dear Trash Pandas, I owe you an apology. Last weekend, after what I’ll call “a completely honest lack of judgment,” I accidentally left an entire, unopened package of magically delicious gummies on my back deck. I discovered this the next morning when I stepped outside to find the shredded package and its empty wrapper contents […] The post Sorry, Trash Pandas appeared first on The Stranger.

18 options for your West Seattle Friday!

(Great Blue Heron faceoff, photo sent by Jerry Simmons) Here’s what’s happening today/tonight – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can preview events days/weeks ahead 24/7): ROXHILL ELEMENTARY MOVE-A-THON: Students are doing laps today to raise money for outdoor education, and there’s still time to support them by pledging – our […]