June 2025

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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Full West Seattle Summerfest music lineup features Reignwolf, Jenn Champion and many more

The full West Seattle Summerfest music line up is here and you can expect to see local favorites like THEM, the Potholes, The Dusty 45's, Jay Cates and Josh Rowling and The West Seattle School of Rock. Headlining on Friday on the Mainstage is Jenn Champion, with the power rock of Reignwolf on Saturday night both at 10pm.

 You can also head over to the Westside Stage, near the new food area on SW Alaska St. west of California Ave SW, and check out Massy Ferguson, Birch Pereira and the Gin Joints,  and The Everlovers.

Download the music schedule here

 

Summerfest Music lineup

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Northwest Seaport Alliance anticipates surge following recent volume dip

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) gateway has experienced a period of declining cargo volumes over the past few weeks. However, market indicators point to a significant surge expected to begin shortly, with the port and its partners actively preparing for the increase.

See the weekly report here

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REMINDER: Ninth annual Loop the Lupe obstacle race is set for June 7

The ninth annual Loop the 'Lupe is set to transform Walt Hundley Playfield in West Seattle on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, into Seattle's only obstacle course within city limits. It's a 5K fun run built around a 1K loop. Participants navigate the "Loop" five times to complete the 5K distance. Each lap features a series of challenges, including tires, walls, and mud pits.

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Pat's View: There could be a bullet with your name on it

By Patrick Robinson

As a thought experiment let’s imagine a future weapon. A gun of an advanced type. In this scenario researchers create a way of mapping human faces, and physiogimy so accurately that a simple high speed scan using a miniaturized quantum computing driven device built into the gun can create a file on anyone it can scan. It works in any light, can see through masks or hoods and can store the files in the cloud. It is the ultimate retribution device. The ultimate single person killing machine.

But it doesn’t fire actual bullets. 

Instead it fires miniature flying bullet equpped drones that can track and then fire a secondary highly penetrating Pin style explosive charge that is 95% lethal. 

It doesn’t have to be fired in the heat of the moment. 

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Gunfire on Alki beach draws police response

#2025-148909/Southwest Precinct/First Watch/W1:

At 4:01 AM, Sunday morning June 1, officers responded to the Alki area to the report of several shots heard. When officers arrived, a witness stated that there was a group on the beach and another group on the sidewalk.

At some point the group on the sidewalk fired several shots toward the beach or water. It was not known if the group on the beach was targeted.

Everyone involved then fled the area. Multiple shell casings were found on the sidewalk. The casings were collected and submitted to evidence.

An area check for any possible victims or property damage was negative.

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