June 2025

Armed man looking for someone then gunfire draw police attention near Delridge Way SW

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

#2025-180820/Southwest Precinct/Second Watch/F2:

At 1:32pm on Sunday June 29, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Delridge Way SW / SW Thistle.

A homeowner in the area flagged down officers for assistance. During the investigation, it was determined an armed subject had arrived at the victim’s home the previous night looking for a specific person who does not reside at this address.

The subject was armed with a revolver and left after checking the home interior (not reported). Today, several renters of the home were inside when they heard shots coming from the street.

Officers located bullet hole damage to the home and a vehicle in the driveway. GVRU was notified of the incident.

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Pirates storm Alki Beach kicking off Seafair celebration

The Seafair Pirates came ashore again in the annual "unofficial" inaugural event for Sefair itself as the quintessential Seattle summer celebration. Technically the first Seafair event was June 20 at the Seafair Kickoff Celebration on Pier 62 on the Seattle waterfront when  the official launch took place with live music, Seafair Pirates, clowns, exhibitors, and a rugby demo by the Seattle Seawolves. 

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Junction Hardware celebrates its grand re-opening under the Ace Hardware brand

In business in the West Seattle Junction for 72 years, Junction Hardware was part of the True Value family of stores until last year when True Value Hardware was sold to Do it Best Corp. in a deal finalized on November 22, 2024. That meant the venerable business had to find a new national brand and Ace Hardware was a good fit.

They celebrated their grand re-opening on June 28 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

It meant doing some restructuring inside the store, said owner Bruce Davis and adapting to a somewhat different way of doing business but otherwise it was a smooth transition. "I am happy to see you all here," Davis said, " We've been waiting for this day for a long time, because it was so hard and now we can say we're done, although not quite." He thanked the vendors in attendance Weber Grills Sodastream, Ego power tools and Benjamin Moore paint.

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UPDATE: Taste of White Center will be like a trip for your palate June 28
Tasting map shows where the goodies are

information from The Taste of White Center

The White Center Food Bank is excited to bring together our neighborhood’s wide variety of restaurants for a family-friendly event and fundraiser. With 30+ restaurants participating, attendees purchase $5 tickets to try a variety of foods like banh mi sandwiches, bubble tea, Indian fry bread tacos, and much more. Iconic restaurants like Puffy Pandy, Tomo, El Catrín, and others are ready to serve up amazing bites! Join us for a fun-filled event with food, a kid’s area and live music! The event runs from 11am to 3pm June 28.

Each ticket is an opportunity to taste a small plate, drink or dessert from participating restaurants. All ticket proceeds support the White Center Food Bank, while sponsorship dollars go to the restaurants to purchase ingredients and pay for event costs.

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Wine in the Woods with the DNDA is set for July 26

Wine in the Woods: A Journey Through Nature, DNDA’s signature summer fundraiser, is set for Saturday, July 26 This event is a chance to come together in community, uplift the impactful work of the DNDA Nature team, and help raise vital funds for our environmental programs. Guests will stroll through a thoughtfully curated garden that surrounds the historic West Seattle home of one of DNDA’s most generous and long-standing supporters, Maryanne Tagney—a setting as inspiring as the cause.

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Theft crackdown at Target and Marshall's results in arrests

At  Noon on June 24, South patrol, and Southwest patrol participated in a multi-store retail theft operation at Westwood Village.

Officers teamed with loss prevention representatives from Marshalls and Target to identify and then apprehend shoplifters.

Six arrests were made between the two stores and the recovery of stolen merchandise.

One of the six arrestees was also booked for a felony warrant. This was a team effort by GIU detectives, patrol, and partnership with the loss prevention employees at the two businesses.

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Dorothy Jeanne Burgess

Our dear mother, Dorothy Jeanne (Capeloto) Burgess was a devoted wife and a generous, and confident mom who also was a positive cheerleader, role model, and friend to her husband, children, grandchildren and extended family and friends. Her grandchildren adored her.

EC Hughes Community Day June 28 will feature local artists

A free Community Day at EC Hughes Park hosted by the Delridge Neighborhood Development Associaiton is set for this Saturday, June 28 to celebrate and explore this special neighborhood greenspace. 

The park is located at  2805 SW Holden St,

This event will be led by DNDA teaching artists Erin Kollar and Guin Unterbrink, who will host drop-in nature and eco-arts activities. This community day will run from 10 a.m. to noon, and is aimed at students, families and community members from Roxhill at EC Hughes Elementary School, and also open to the public.

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Show your West Seattle pride: Official fundraiser tees launched for 91st Grand Parade

The West Seattle Grand Parade Committee, in collaboration with Emerald City Threads, has officially launched the West Seattle Grand Parade Fundraiser Tee, now available for purchase. Every tee sold will directly support the upcoming 91st Annual West Seattle Grand Parade, scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025.

This initiative aims to help sustain the beloved, volunteer-run event that has united neighbors with its vibrant display of pirates, marching bands, and community spirit since 1935. By purchasing a tee, community members can contribute to this tradition while also showcasing their local pride.

About the Official Fundraiser Tee:

• Designed by Hanson Graphic Design, a women-owned, Seattle-based studio known for creative solutions3.

• Printed locally by Emerald City Threads, a company founded in West Seattle by Stephanie Blair, which produces "local Pacific Northwest gear that doesn’t suck".

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Ahoy! The Seafair Pirates will take Alki Beach and kickoff the annual celebration

The Seattle Seafair Pirates will be landing on Alki beach around 1:30pm on June 28 to kick off the annual Seafair celebration. Expect a big crowd, music, lots of kids and the presence of Seafair royalty. 

The Pirates are a beloved and boisterous tradition that dates back to 1949, when a group of younger members from the Washington State Press Club’s Ale & Quail Society decided to inject some theatrical flair into Seattle’s summer festivities.

They helped launch the first Seafair Festival in 1950, and ever since, the Pirates have been its most flamboyant ambassadors. Each summer kicks off with their dramatic “Landing at Alki Beach,” where they symbolically overthrow King Neptune and take over the city, complete with booming cannons, pirate flags, and plenty of swagger.

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