July 2025

The West Seattle Junction Association has released its comprehensive guide for West Seattle Summer Fest 2025, promising the "biggest weekend of the year" from Thursday, July 10, through Sunday, July 13. The festival is set to transform the Junction into a vibrant hub of music, food, shopping, and family-friendly fun, with detailed schedules and activities now available for attendees.

Summer Fest Eve Kicks Off with a Locals-First Celebration

The festivities begin early with Summer Fest Eve on Thursday, July 10, from 5 PM to 8 PM, presented by Tito’s Vodka and Freight Beer. This "locals-first party" is dedicated to the West Seattle community, transforming the Junction into a summer night celebration. The streets will be closed, allowing attendees to wander, dance, and play freely.

West Seattle High School music instructor Ethan Thomas was awarded $10,000 for his educational efforts by the Manilow Project during the Barry Manilow concert in Seattle July 12.

Lauded by Barry Manilow on his farewell tour he said, 

"Let me just read you what he wrote. His quote, "I am most proud," he says, "of watching my students enter our music program and then become the outstanding leaders and people." How wonderful, wonderful. It's our honor to celebrate you, Ethan. So, let's give a hand. Let's give a hand to our teacher right here in Seattle, Ethan Thomas. Stand up, Ethan. Look at that. Let's go. That's great. High five my view so much. That's great, Ethan. Thanks. We're all so proud of you. That's great, Ethan. Thank you for your commitment."

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes will be hosting a series of community safety forums across the city this summer as part of the Creating a Safer Seattle initiative.

The Creating a Safer Seattle Community Forum (for D1) will occur on Wednesday, August 13 from 6-7:30 pm at the Delridge Community Center at 4501 Delridge Way SW.

These meetings are designed to engage residents in conversations about public safety, share updates on the One Seattle Restoration Framework, and gather feedback from neighborhoods.

Barnes was just confirmed as Chief this week.

Here are the other two confirmed locations:

•  District 2:  Rainier Community Center  Thursday, July 10 6:00–7:30 PM

•  District 4:  Magnuson Community Center  Monday, July 15 6:00–7:30 PM

Update 7/10/25

Marysville Police arrested a 17-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy on July 8 in connection with the stabbing of a 17-year-old girl in West Seattle.  

The arrest followed a Seattle police investigation into the July 5 incident. Officers booked both teens into Youth Service Center for investigation of attempted murder 2nd degree. 

Seattle Police Homicide and Assault Unit detectives are continuing to lead the ongoing investigation.

Update 7/8/25

The family of the 17 year old girl stabbed in the Delridge neighborhood has reached out on social media seeking support. The girl's mother, Hillary Walker posted the following:

Our family is going through an incredibly difficult time after the violent attack on my 17-year-old daughter in West Seattle on July 5, 2025. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has reached out; your support means the world to us.

A J. Crew Factory store is coming to the former GameStop location in Westwood Village. It's set to open this fall.

J.Crew sits in the mid-tier fashion market, offering quality pieces that are more affordable than luxury brands but pricier than fast fashion. Here's a breakdown:

Information from King County

White Center is getting a much-needed road refresh this summer as King County Road Services, a division of the Department of Local Services, begins construction on the 16th Avenue SW Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming Project. Crews will repave sections on three roads and add new safety features to 16th Avenue SW over a three-week period, starting Wednesday night, July 16. Crews will work Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m., so businesses can stay open, and parking will remain available during the day.