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PHOTOS: Another big win for West Seattle Rhodies FC

PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG The FIFA World Cup Seattle matches aren’t the only reason to pay attention to soccer this week. The big week actually kicked off Sunday afternoon at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex with West Seattle Rhodies FC – currently ranked #2 nationally – stomping on Bigfoot FC, 4-0, […]

HAPPENING NOW: First FIFA World Cup match in Seattle – Delridge’s big-screen watch party

The first of six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Seattle has just begun, and if you want to watch on a REALLY big screen, DNDA is hosting watch parties at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in North Delridge (4408 Delridge Way SW) for all of them. The first one is under way now. As for […]

COLUMN | Remembering Tyjon Stewart and Tra'Veiah Houfmuse on Graduation Day at Rainier Beach High School

Deadly crash in Fauntleroy

We’re separating this coverage from the morning traffic updates as police are reporting this was fatal: A bicycle rider has died after colliding with a truck at 47th SW and SW Wildwood in Fauntleroy, south of the ferry dock. Updates to come.

‘End of the line’ — Wall of Sound music shop closing on Capitol Hill

For nearly 40 years, Wall of Sound has offered a mix of new and used cassette, CD, and vinyl releases covering everything from avant-garde ...

Seattle could now be headed for 10.80% sales tax with 0.10% bump approved for county roads and 0.15% proposed for expanded transit service

King County transportation officials have approved a $100 million annual funding package to rescue the county’s crumbling unincorporated road system. The vote will bump up sales tax across the county including Seattle. It could also make it harder to pass … Continue reading →

This week in CHS history | Broadway Whole Foods closes, Stoup takes over Optimism Brewing, Ltd Edition Sushi debuts

Here are the top stories from this week in CHS history: 2025   No Kings, no arrests as 70,000 march from Cal Anderson Park The Broadway Whole Foods is, indeed, closing — UPDATE Seattle’s $17.45M overhaul of Pike and Pine connecting Capitol … Continue reading →

As World Cup Kicks Off in Seattle, Beacon Hill Latinos Express Mixed Feelings

For some residents of Beacon Hill, the games are a time to celebrate with family and friends; for others, a time to keep their guard up about possible ICE enforcement.

TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: First Seattle World Cup matchday, last Monday of school year, heat alert continues

6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, June 15, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET The National Weather Service Heat Advisory alert continues until 5 am Tuesday, after a record high of 89 Sunday. Today’s forecast is for more sunshine and a high in the upper 80s. Sunrise was at 5:11 am (earliest of the year, remaining there […]

WEST SEATTLE COYOTES: Two more sightings

If you’re heading out earlier than usual for a walk or run because of the later heat, be mindful of wildlife! UPHILL FROM BEACH DRIVE: Kris took that photo about 6:45 pm Sunday night, noting, “Coyote sighting. 6000 block of Atlas Place SW [map]. Coyote was not afraid and when confronted trotted into our neighbor’s […]

First Seattle World Cup match Monday: What to know about getting around

After years of planning and anticipation, tomorrow’s the big day – Seattle’s first FIFA World Cup match, Belgium vs. Egypt at noon, with five more matches to follow here over the next three weeks. Whether you’re going to the game or just going to, or near, SODO and/or downtown, the map above shows some key […]

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Package thefts; car prowls

Two reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch, both reminders that opportunistic thieves continue to circulate: PACKAGE THEFTS: Just received from SC: Just wanted to be a good neighbor and alert folks that this morning and (later)today I had Amazon packages stolen from outside my building on Avalon and Andover. CAR PROWLERS: “A neighbor on […]