June 2025

Man robbed at gunpoint in Delridge

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

#2025-153412/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch/F2:

At 1:22 am on Thursday June 5, the victim stated that 20-30 minutes prior he was walking home on the small bridge located at the 7900 BLK of Delridge WY SW and three suspects approached him with a firearm and knife.

The suspects punched the victim a couple of times, and he fell to the ground.

The suspects placed the victim at gunpoint and took his wallet which contained cash.

The suspects also took the victim’s IPODS.

The victim eventually was able to run to his apartment.

An area search was completed for the suspects and evidence, but nothing was located.

The SPD Robbery Unit was notified via email.

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Repair work on Barton Street delayed till next year
Public outreach table will be open at Westwood Village June 11, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.

Information from Seattle Department of Transportation

Rather than starting construction in Fall 2025, SDOT will begin work in March 2026. They need to delay the work because a separate project that will affect SW Trenton St (the street that major bus reroutes will use) conflicts with their timeline. Instead of competing for street space and making buses detour on an active construction zone, the project will start later. 

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Seattle Parks is piloting increased hours at Colman Pool

Revised Coleman Pool Hours:  Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is piloting an increase in operating hours of West Seattle’s Coleman Pool to return service to pre-COVID levels. Data and feedback gathered during this summer will be crucial in informing our approach to outdoor pool hours in future years.   

May 10 to June 15: The pool will be open for the preseason on weekends onlyfor drop-in swimming including for playland, lap fitness, and recreational swimming
June 16 to September 1: The pool will operate daily with a full schedule including swimming lessons
September 6-7 and September 13-14: Open for postseason weekends only.
See the full pool schedule posted here.

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SAKA: Alki Parking Changes: I support Duwamish Head changes, but I oppose 150+ new spaces 

District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka was apparently taken by surprise by the announcement by the Seattle Department of Transportation that in addition to converting back in angle parking at Duwamish Head to parallel parking, they planned to add an additional 150 waterside parallel spaces. Saka released a statement about this on Thursday.

"I want to clarify my position regarding SDOT’s recently announced proposed parking changes at Alki, that was attributed to work being done by my office.

For background: During last year’s Council budget review, I supported converting diagonal to parallel parking at Duwamish Head in response to ongoing community concerns about nightly street racing and loud gatherings that have disturbed neighbors year-round. The Council appropriated $175,000 for this change. I strongly support this first aspect of the project pertaining to Duwamish Head reconfiguration only.

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Sports Watch 6-4-25
Sporting events worth keeping an eye on

 

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

Pros

Mariners

Seattle travels to Anaheim to take on the Los Angeles Angels at 6:38 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 1:07 p.m. Sunday.

The Mariners go on to Phoenix to battle the Arizona Diamondbacks at 6:10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 12:10 p.m. Wednesday.

 

Sounders

Seattle visits Vancouver to play the Whitecaps in a 6 p.m. Sunday men's outdoor soccer match.

 

Storm

Seattle drops in on the Phoenix Mercury for 7 p.m. Saturday women's basketball action before hosting the Minnesota Lynx at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Climate Pledge Arena.

 

Reign

The Seattle women's soccer team pays a 7 p.m. Friday visit to the San Diego Wave.

 

Seawolves

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Open House for West Seattle Stadium Off-Leash Area Development set for June 5

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is inviting the public to attend an open house to learn more about the development of a new Off-Leash Area (OLA) at West Seattle Stadium. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 5, from 4-6 p.m. and will be held at the West Seattle Stadium, specifically in the overflow parking lot which is the site of the future OLA.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the project and provide feedback on a preferred schematic design. This design is based on input SPR has received so far from the community.

The development at West Seattle Stadium is part of a larger effort following the Off-Leash Area (OLA) Expansion Study, which SPR completed in early 2024. This study identified multiple suitable sites for future OLA development. Sites at West Seattle Stadium and Othello Playground were subsequently funded and are now underway.

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Spokane Street Swing Bridge (Low Bridge) will be closed this weekend

The Spokane Street Swing Bridge (low bridge) is scheduled for a full closure to all users—including vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians—on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, 2025. This closure is necessary for crews to reinstall a refurbished turn cylinder, a critical component for the bridge's operation. This work is part of an ongoing rehabilitation program for the low bridge, with further activities expected throughout 2025.

  • Travel Alternatives During Low Bridge Closure:

    • The high-level West Seattle Bridge will remain open for vehicular traffic.

    • King County Metro bus services will continue to operate, rerouting via the high bridge.

    • The King County Water Taxi offers a direct route between West Seattle and downtown Seattle.

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More gunfire results in bullet holes in houses

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

#2025-152122/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch/F2: 

At 11:18pm on Tuesday night, several callers reported hearing gunfire in the area of 32 Av Sw and Sw Raymond St.

Within minutes, multiple callers reported having bullet holes in their houses.

Luckily there were no injuries.

Officers were later alerted to seven shell casings found in the 5000 block of 35 Av Sw. One caller said they saw a suspicious vehicle fleeing the scene.

GVRU was notified.

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South Seattle College launches nation’s first publicly offered Airport Ground Support Equipment Training Program in partnership with Port of Seattle

Information from South Seattle College

South Seattle College (SSC), in collaboration with the Port of Seattle, has launched a certificate program in Airport Ground Support Equipment, the first publicly offered training program of its kind in the United States. The program was created to address industry labor shortages and respond to airport workers’ requests for upskilling opportunities.  

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Show Your PRIDE Celebration -West Seattle Artwalk June 12

information from the West Seattle Junction Association

Show Your Pride at the West Seattle Art Walk – Thursday, June 12th

Pride Month is here, and we’re celebrating in the heart of West Seattle! Join us for a colorful evening of art, community, and joyful expression during the West Seattle Art Walk on Thursday, June 12th — with a special Show Your Pride event focusing on visibility, solidarity, celebration, and community.

Here’s how to get involved:

6:00–6:30 PM

Meet up at VAIN (4513 California Ave SW) to grab a Pride sign or flag — or bring your own! We'll gather and get ready to march with pride.

6:30 PM

It’s time to make some noise! Join us for a dance + rally in the All Ways intersection of Alaska and California Ave SW. Expect music, joy, and powerful community vibes as we come together in celebration and support of our LGBTQIA+ neighbors.

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