By Jennifer Carrasco
First,came the Hags. Those chittering crones, one on each shoulder, who needled and whined. "Jennifer, you have too much stuff. Cull and Discard. Cull and Discard"
I was making arrangements to move up to Providence St. Vincent's on the Mount and my new apartment is only 275 sq.feet.
The highly anticipated West Seattle Glass Float Hunt is set to return for its fourth annual installment this August, inviting adventure seekers and community members to embark on a whimsical scavenger hunt throughout the neighborhood. Presented by the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the West Seattle Junction Association, this energetic and immersive event promises a week of fun, discovery, and community celebration.
The hunt will run from Friday, August 8, through Friday, August 15, 2025, spanning both weekdays and weekend days to allow ample opportunity for businesses and "float fairies" to hide new treasures daily.
What to Expect on the Hunt
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, as the "Creative Chats in Community" event will offer a wide array of free health services to the public.
The event is scheduled from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 6400 Sylvan Way SW, Seattle, WA 98126, specifically at the Neighborhood House - High Point location
These vital services are available at no cost to everyone, regardless of insurance status.
Patients will be seen on a first come, first served basis, as the event operates on a walk-in only model.
I've always been interested in future technology, a trait I share with my father whose life reflected his pursuit of a competitive edge in business by being ahead of the curve. So in that spirit I thought it might be interesting to ask AI to provide a forecast on a series of trends that appear to be converging to create changes that by anyone's measure, we are not prepared for. AI has taken a great deal of criticism of course for not being completely accurate so, take these with the proverbial grain of salt. Still, the sources called on are not unreliable and the forecasts are not completely wild. What I did was ask this question.
Given the current pace of technological change in everything from the construction of massive datacenters for AI, the development of quantum computing, the dropping reliance on the dollar as the world's reserve currency, the rise of molten salt nuclear reactors, what changes will these developments have and when?
The Seattle Mariners are connecting with its local youth community by hosting the Grand Slam Summer Challenge, open but not limited to Kids Club members. The campaign features a series of free events throughout Seattle, promoting volunteerism, physical activity, and reading all summer long.
Jacobs, a Dallas, Texas-based global professional services firm that specializes in delivering engineering, technical, construction, and scientific consulting services, announced on July 17 that it has been selected to provide design services for Sound Transit’s West Seattle Link Extension project. This story, was reported by RailwayAge.com.
March 22, 1930 - July 13, 2025
Eva Costacos was a beloved wife, mother, yia yia, godmother, koumbara, thea, friend, and neighbor. Though she was a mother of three, she was a second mother to countless others, always being there to talk, listen, and offer both encouragement and compliments to everyone she knew. She loved bright colors in all things, but was also a source of bright colorful light herself.
On a cloudy July 19, the West Seattle Grand Parade, with more than 75 entries showed off a raft of smiles and pirate's bounty of good cheer as it wended its way down California Ave.
Longtime West Seattle educator and beloved Make-A-Wish volunteer Lou Cutler served as the Grand Marshal the parade. A former physical education teacher at Pathfinder K-8, Lou is best known for creating “Laps with Lou”—an annual birthday tradition that became a powerful fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington.
Criminals attempted to break in to the West Seattle Arcade early Saturday morning at 4:20am.
Owners Matt and Elyssa Cichy said, "Three men pulled up in a grey Hyundai with no plates, and attempted to pry open our door and pick our lock. They were unsuccessful and scared off by people that were out and about. Our wonderful neighbor saw the attempt and called the police and then notified us.
In addition to the attempted break-in at West Seattle Arcade, Alki Beach has seen a few notable incidents recently:
Armed Robbery: On July 15 around 10:45 p.m., two people were held at gunpoint near 61st Avenue SW and Alki Avenue SW. The suspects stole a wallet and phone before fleeing in a sedan. Police believe the same suspects may have committed another robbery earlier that night in North Seattle.
The Alki Art Fair is back July 18-20 with art (of course) music food and more.
Stroll the promenade, as you eat and shop an expansive lineup of artists, makers and performers. Come celebrate and support our local arts and culture. alkiartfair.org
100+ LOCAL ARTIST & MAKERS selling works in a variety of media including painting, pottery, glass, textiles, metal, jewelry & more.
LIVE MUSIC throughout the weekend.
KID'S ZONE featuring hands-on art activities for all ages.
LOCAL BITES featuring a range of sweet, savory, spicy and delicious options.
SILENT AUCTION in the historic Alki Bathhouse featuring unique items from local artists and businesses.
