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BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Grand opening Saturday for West Seattle expansion of NW Fitness Project

(Photo courtesy Northwest Fitness Project) When Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor) announced its plan to move to The Admiral District, proprietor Frank Gross also said he already had a tenant for the old TRG site in Morgan Junction – NW Fitness Project, which we first heard from a year ago when they were considering a […]

China’s ballistic missile launch was a message for the US

When China launched a ballistic missile into the South Pacific Ocean on Monday, it was a rare test of a nuclear-capable weapons system that drew international rebuke.

SUMMER FEST: Is your local business planning something special?Tell us!

While West Seattle Summer Fest features many visiting vendors, the year-round West Seattle Junction merchants are at the heart of the festival – which started decades ago as a “sidewalk sale” for businesses, and continues as a festival presented by the merchants’ association. We’ll again be reporting on Summer Fest on-site all weekend, based at […]

REVIEW | In Hillman City, a Menu that Spotlights Northern Mexico Includes a Surprise: Hot Dogs

Summer Fest Eve, Art Walk, more for your West Seattle Thursday!

(Newest image from SDOT camera at California/Alaska) The Junction is at the heart of everything tonight, getting ready for West Seattle Summer Fest, and that’s part of our highlight list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks to everyone who sends events for us to share!): THURSDAY […]

UW graduate builds photography marketplace connecting clients with affordable photographers

When University of Washington graduate Sky Yang wanted graduation photos with friends, he noticed a gap in the market.

SPORTS: Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club’s visiting coach arrives to level up your tennis skills

Interested in – or already playing – tennis? The Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club asked us to share this opportunity with you: (Pictured left to right are Youth Coaches and Tennis Pros: Mason, Nick, Siggy, Caerwyn, Clara, Honora) If you’re looking to start or refine tennis skills, or meet other tennis players, look no […]

South Korean law targeting ‘fake news’ takes effect as journalist groups raise concerns

South Korea began enforcing a law Tuesday that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as journalist groups warned it could chill public discourse and invite censorship.

Congressional committee on China asks Wizards and Capitals owner to cut ties with Alibaba

The owner of Washington’s NBA and NHL teams received a letter from the chair of the U.S. House Select Committee on China asking him to cut ties with Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant that has gone to court to dispute the Pentagon’s recent designation of the corporation as a “Chinese military company.”

TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Thursday watch, with West Seattle Summer Fest street closures and bus reroutes

6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, July 9, 2026. WEST SEATTLE SUMMER FEST STREET CLOSURES, BUS REROUTES Setup for the Friday-Saturday-Sunday festival in The Junction starts this afternoon, with street closures starting around 4 pm and bus reroutes – detailed here – beginning at 2. The festival will be on California SW from SW Genesee […]

PREVIEW: West Seattle Summer Fest Eve 2026 is tomorrow! Here’s what to know

After the streets close and buses start diverting tomorrow afternoon in advance of West Seattle Summer Fest, the stage will be set for what might be the biggest Summer Fest Eve yet in The Junction. Lots will be going on – topping the list, fans of The Head and The Heart will crowd into Easy […]

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: About the big police response at 48th/Alaska

Thanks for the tip. Here’s what the sizable police response at 48th SW and SW Alaska was about, according to police radio: Someone reported a car with its engine running and a sleeping or passed-out man inside. When police finally were able to check it out, they discovered it was a stolen car. The man […]