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DEVELOPMENT: 11 townhouses proposed for Harbor Avenue SW site

(South part of the site as shown on King County Assessor website photo) Residential-development proposals in West Seattle continue to be dominated by townhouses. One of the newest early permit filings is for 11 of them proposed on three vacant parcels in the 2200 block of Harbor Avenue SW [map], immediately southeast of the West […]

Ready to read more? New book club in West Seattle wants you to be part of its first chapter

West Seattle is clearly a peninsula full of readers. We regularly feature more than half a dozen book clubs in our West Seattle Event Calendar, and new ones pop up periodically – like this one: The Good Neighborhood Book Club is launching one week from tonight at The Good Society Brewery and Public House (2701 […]

Final 2 victims recovered from site of southwest WA mill implosion

The two remaining victims who went missing after a chemical tank implosion in Longview, Washington earlier this week have been recovered, raising the confirmed death toll to 11.

L7’s last North American hurrah isn’t about nostalgia

“The cost of a tour bus is like a down payment on a house.”

VIDEO: Summit Atlas Class of 2026 graduation ceremony celebrates ‘perseverance’

(WSB video) Hundreds of family members, friends, and educators gathered last night at Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien to cheer for West Seattle’s first high-school graduates of the year, the 55 graduating seniors of the Summit Atlas Class of 2026. We recorded the ceremony in three parts: First, dean of culture and instruction Stephanie […]

‘Help us stop drowning now’: No More Under offering free life-saving lessons for kids/teens at West Seattle YMCA

That video from the nonprofit No More Under explains why they are offering a free program at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) this summer – to save lives. Here’s what to know, in case it can help your family, or that of someone you know: No More Under is partnering with the West Seattle […]

CONGRATULATIONS! 7 soccer players from West Seattle help lead their high school to state championship

Our region’s “summer of soccer” is about more than the FIFA World Cup matches, and here’s the latest proof – congratulations to seven West Seattle boys and their teammates on the Vashon Island High School soccer team that just won a state championship! The news is from one player’s proud parent Maija: (Photo courtesy Dawn […]

Black and Brown Youth in the South End Find Their Voices Through Spoken-Word Poetry

A ‘beautiful’ list for your West Seattle Tuesday!

Thanks to Scott for the photo of that message seen near Lincoln Park’s south lot over the weekend. Scott’s reaction? “Pure joy.” If you’re looking for something to be joyful about, maybe you’ll find it on our list of event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: GIVE THE GIFT OF […]

PLAY BALL! Signup time for West Seattle Baseball’s Summer Crush league

Now that June has arrived, summer break is close, and West Seattle Baseball is signing up players for its Summer Crush program – here’s the announcement sent to us to share with you:

TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Tuesday info

6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, June 2, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET 19 days until summer, but today will feel like it – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s. Sunrise was at 5:15 am; sunset will be at 9 pm. (WSB photo, Monday sunset along Alki Avenue) TRANSIT TODAY Metro buses – Regular schedules. […]

About the police/fire response in North Delridge

Police are on Delridge Way north of SW Andover, where they’ve arrested someone they were reportedly after for an “order violation.” Officers asked dispatch to send SFD medics because they used a Taser to take the person into custody. No other info so far.