June 2025

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.

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.

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

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

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.

#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.