July 2025

Seattle vintage stores band together to boycott the online vintage sales platform Etsy for violating their hateful content policy and allowing the sale of “alligator alcatraz” merchandise.

The six undersigned businesses of the Seattle vintage, homemade & resale shopping community denounce the negligence of Etsy, Inc. to uphold their own policy against Discrimination and Hateful Content toward people of a protected class, in this case immigration status. We believe it is our duty to speak up against injustice and uphold our values within the business community. We know that boycotts have historically proven to be a successful method to create positive social change. Our goal is to set a precedent with Etsy, inc. That holds corporations accountable to the will of the people, not to shareholders in for-profit detention centers, or other harm causing industries.

A tragic incident unfolded early this morning near Glen Acres Golf Course in Boulevard Park, just outside Burien. Around 1:45 a.m., multiple gunshots and sounds of arguing were reported by a 911 caller.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Another individual suffered gunshot wounds to the arm and was taken to Valley Medical Center for treatment.

The location is part of a gated 55-plus condominium community with a private golf course. As of now, no suspects have been identified, and the King County Sheriff's Major Crimes Unit is actively investigating

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

#2025-183488/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch/F2:

At 10:13pm on July 1, the victim was outside her apartment with other people in the 9000 BLK of 35 Ave SW.

The female suspect walked up to the victim, exchanged words, and punched her a couple of times on the side of the head.

The victim fell to the ground and the suspect attempted to take her purse. During the incident the victim had an unknown amount of money taken. Officers conducted an area search, but the female suspect wasn’t located.

The male suspect was in the area during the incident, and was connected to the female suspect in some way.

Information from Schmitz Park Creek Restore

Join us for an exciting 90-minute adventure through the trails of the park. We will review the history of the park, identify the native plants and trees, and learn more about Schmitz Park Creek Restore' s vision for the future of this beautiful space. This in-person event is a great
opportunity to find nature and meet like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on this
unique experience to discover the beauty of Schmitz Park!

Link to register:

information from the City of Seattle

This morning, Mayor Bruce Harrell will join King County Executive Shannon Braddock and transportation leaders to sign legislation into law that will help to safely and efficiently speed up the delivery of light rail to West Seattle and Ballard.  

A "Free America Community Block Party" is set to take place on Saturday, July 5th, from 1 to 3 pm, offering a vibrant gathering focused on community building and the protection of fundamental freedoms. The event will be held at 9444 Delridge Way SW in Seattle, WA.

The block party is being organized with the overarching theme, "Together, we must protect..." and highlights several key freedoms1:

• The freedom to decide if and when individuals choose to grow their families.

• Children's freedom to be themselves and pursue their dreams.

• Freedom from police brutality, emphasizing the right to be treated with dignity by those sworn to protect and serve.