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Salmon Bay FC Advance to USLW Western Conference Final

In front of a near-sellout crowd on an unseasonably cool night at Interbay Stadium, Salmon Bay FC defeated the Colorado Storm on penalties, securing their spot in Sunday’s Western Conference Final.

READER REPORT: Fourth of July lemonade stand on Genesee Hill

Another summer tradition – the lemonade stand. Just got that photo via text with word that the entrepreneurs will be at 54th SW and SW Genesee – selling lemonade and baked goods – “until 4:30 or 5!”

Reign at Courage: Gamethread

The NWSL season resumes amid a heatwave, witht he Reign visiting North Carolina at 4:30 PM PT on NWSL+.

VIDEO: See the 2026 West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade!

With SPD motorcycles in the lead, followed by a privately owned historic fire engine (more about that later), West Seattle’s only Fourth of July parade strolled and rolled through North Admiral this morning to start the holiday. The Admiral Neighborhood Association presents the West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade, which our video above shows […]

FOURTH OF JULY SCENE: West Seattle Junction flags

That’s one of dozens of flags lining The Junction today after volunteers put them in place this morning. This is one of several holidays each year when the West Seattle Junction Association brings them out. They’ll be up until volunteers return to take them down after 4 pm. WSJA, the nonprofit merchants’ association, relies on […]

The USMNT didn't get better because of Europe. It got better because of the Academy system

MLS moving to free-to-play academies powers the strength of US and Canada in the World Cup

World Cup, Day 24: How and where to watch

We get a couple of relatively early kickoffs for the Fourth of July.

What to know about your West Seattle Fourth of July 2026

(Nature’s own fireworks – Friday night photo by Kevin Stock) Here’s info we’ve gathered on what’s happening and what’s not on this Independence Day holiday. (More to add? Please text us – 206-293-6302.) CHANGES/CLOSURES: For transit/transportation, Metro buses are on their regular Saturday schedule with some extra late-night service; King County Water Taxi is on […]

Aurora glimpsed from West Seattle

Thanks to the texter who sent that photo and word of a camera-visible aurora within the past hour. Checking this skywatching site, we’re indeed in the zone.

Do homeowners need a ‘Do Not Solicit’ list to fend off unwanted purchase offers?

By Macey Wurm Reporting for West Seattle Blog At its next meeting, a City Council committee will continue considering a proposal targeting unwanted solicitations for homeowners to ell their property. The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee‘s special meeting this week included discussion of an ordinance that would establish a “Do Not Solicit” list, allowing […]

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