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102 Bellevue Way units could be yours to build

In a former bank building at 10350 N.E. 10th St., carpets are still being sold at Bellevue Rugs.

$2.4B RFQ for Calif. high-speed rail

California's high-speed rail project is preparing for a major expansion, with the upcoming release of a request for qualifications for a civil works design-build contract for the Merced to Madera extension.

Mural debuts in Pioneer Square

The piece by Seattle artist Cristina Martinez is on the the American Life building at 1016 Occidental Ave. S. and is now the largest mural in the neighborhood.

Klein retires from PCS

Plymouth Housing headlines 2026 Preservation Awards

Historic Seattle also honored Seattle Public Schools, Smith Tower owner GT Capital and Greg Smith of Urban Visions.

CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Hearings for the men arrested in West Seattle, charged with trying to pay teens for sex

Arraignment hearings are now in the books for all five of the men arrested in West Seattle – though none of them live here – for allegedly arranging to pay for sex with what they thought would be underage girls. We reported a week and a half ago on the charges filed after the undercover […]

Date set for Alki Elementary School ribboncutting ceremony

(WSB photos, this afternoon) If you’ve been by Alki Elementary lately (3010 59th SW), you’ve likely noticed the new school looks pretty close to done. Today we learned the date that’s been set for the ribboncutting ceremony, so you can mark your calendar: August 26. Long before then, though, staff will start moving in; according […]

BIZNOTE: Great American Diner and Bar closing – temporarily – in West Seattle

Thanks for the tips. Via social media, the Great American Diner and Bar has announced it’s closing its West Seattle Junction location (which has long been listed for lease). Today is the last day, proprietor Glen Quadros tells WSB, while adding that the closure is temporary, in a way. First, here’s the announcement: Dear West […]

One more day to comment on new field lights, as turf project rolls on, at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex

By Anne Higuera Reporting for West Seattle Blog Thanks to David for the tip and photos showing work under way at the Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex upper softball field. The project includes a new synthetic turf field and new fencing. Lighting is also planned next year for the field, with public comment ending tomorrow […]

What will, and won’t, be happening at the Log House Museum on the Fourth of July

The Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s Log House Museum on Alki has been a place to visit on the Fourth of July for various reasons over the years. After all, it’s a holiday about history! Two things to know about the museum’s Fourth of July plan this year: (Rendering courtesy SWSHS) -Though the original hope was […]

75th anniversary for Seattle Schools All-City Marching Band! Two West Seattle events ahead – besides the parade!

(WSB photo – All-City Band in 2025 West Seattle Grand Parade) The Seattle Schools All-City Marching Band is a signature sight and sound of summer. And this year the All-City Band celebrates its 75th anniversary! You’ll of course see them in the West Seattle Grand Parade on July 18. But before that – two events […]

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of your West Seattle Tuesday

(Weather Watch Park, photographed by Bob Burns) Here’s our delayed-by-breaking-news list of event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, first two events already in progress: POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB […]