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FOLLOWUP: Not quite ‘move-in time’ at new Alki Elementary School
(WSB photo, Monday, 59th SW side of new Alki ES) Though the previous update had said Seattle Public Schools was hoping to start “move-in” at the new Alki Elementary School this week, it’s going to be a little while longer, according to an update today: Our team is focused on the last elements of the […]
West Seattle Blog
about 2 hours
New at 2026 West Seattle Summer Fest: Four game options for Teen Night!
We are now just two days away now from the peninsula’s biggest party of the year, West Seattle Summer Fest in The Junction! We’ve been spotlighting some of what’s new this year, so right now we’re going to shine the light on Teen Night, a ticketed event this Saturday – here’s how festival organizers at […]
West Seattle Blog
about 3 hours
West Seattle’s ‘Little STP’ ride returns Sunday!
(File photo – past West Seattle ‘Little STP’ group) It’s a memorable way to get to West Seattle Summer Fest on Sunday – the West Seattle Bike Connections “Little STP” ride! We just got the official announcement: West Seattle Little STP Bike Ride Sunday, July 12th, 2026 – 9:15 am to 1:00 pm Meet at […]
West Seattle Blog
about 5 hours
How to avoid burnout, upcycling, listening, reading, more for your West Seattle Wednesday
(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor) Here’s our Wednesday list, delayed by breaking news, with highlights mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – which you can preview any time – here’s what’s happening today/tonight: SUMMER FOOD FOR KIDS: Some local sites are now open – see our story for locations and other information. strong>TODDLER READING […]
West Seattle Blog
about 5 hours
TRAFFIC ALERT: Admiral Way blocked by crash response east of Schmitz Park
As initially mentioned in our traffic roundup, emergency crews are at the scene of a crash on Admiral Way east of Schmitz Park. A bicyclist and vehicle driver are reported to have collided. A texter says Admiral is currently blocked both ways.
West Seattle Blog
about 6 hours
Attention, artists! Fauntleroy Art Show applications open
(2025 Fauntleroy Art Show photo by Ana Del Claro) Here in the heart of summer, planning continues for fall – here’s an alert for local artists: This fall’s popular Fauntleroy Art Show will be accepting applications through September 4 for the November 13-15 event. Hosted by Fauntleroy Church, the show has been spotlighting the exceptional […]
West Seattle Blog
about 9 hours
TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Wednesday watch
6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, July 8, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Today’s forecast starts with clouds, then clearing, high around 70. Sunrise was at 5:20 am today; sunset will be at 9:07 pm. ALMOST WEST SEATTLE SUMMER FEST Streets start closing around 4 pm Thursday for Summer Fest Eve and the three-day festival Friday, […]
West Seattle Blog
about 17 hours
West Seattleite celebrates 108th birthday with party guests including mayor
By Macey Wurm Reporting for West Seattle Blog With her arrival at amazing age comes no shortage of birthday festivities for Rosa Facciuto, a resident at Brookdale West Seattle, where she celebrated her 108th birthday today. The party included a massive cake, the West Seattle Big Band, a special appearance by Mayor Katie Wilson, and […]
West Seattle Blog
about 18 hours
CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Warrant out for West Seattle Bridge wire-theft suspect after arraignment no-show
(Police body-cam image from Galitzeck’s arrest) When they charged 47-year-old Gregory W. Galitzeck with three felonies last week (as reported here), the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warned that the alleged West Seattle Bridge wire thief had 16 arrest warrants issued by courts since 2008 and might be unlikely to appear for arraignment. A judge […]
West Seattle Blog
about 19 hours
FOLLOWUP: Alki Community Council urges residents to join call for action after Fourth of July ‘chaos’
On the Fourth of July, we chronicled some of the trouble caused by people shooting off illegal fireworks – and worse – around West Seattle; the clip above is the last one we added to the report, with the sender reporting they caught Alki gunfire in the first few seconds. The Alki Community Council is […]
West Seattle Blog
about 22 hours
WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Another SW Brandon gunfire incident
We missed this in real time, but police released a summary today: At 1243 hours [Monday], several 911 callers reported hearing shots being fired in the greenbelt area near 26 Ave SW / SW Brandon St. Officers responded to the area and contacted witnesses, which led them into the green space where they found evidence. […]
West Seattle Blog
about 24 hours
Stop signs here, speed bumps there … SDOT’s list of ‘Safe Routes to School’ projects for West Seattle. See if your route is among them
Thanks to reader tips, we’ve reported some recent projects in school zones, such as the 41st/Dakota all-way stop (photo above from last week) and the SW Holden speed bumps. Today, SDOT sent a list of “Safe Routes to School projects either recently completed or under construction this year at West Seattle schools … designed to […]