May 2026

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

#2026-130731/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch/F1:

At 3:18 am the clerk of a convenience store in the 1600 block of SW Holden ST was robbed at gunpoint on May 11.

The suspect fled on foot but was believed to have run to an awaiting vehicle and fled westbound.

He did not appear to have worn gloves in the surveillance footage and an item he dropped was placed into evidence to be processed for latent fingerprints.

By Tim Clinton

Sports Editor

The upcoming week features a packed lineup of professional, collegiate, and high school contests.

In professional sports, the Mariners wrap up a series in Houston before returning to Seattle for home games against the San Diego Padres and the Chicago White Sox. Meanwhile, the Sounders are set for two significant home matches at the mid-week and weekend against San Jose and the Los Angeles Galaxy. The Storm also remain active with road games in Toronto and Indiana before returning home to face Connecticut on May 20.

Amidst the urban bustle of West Seattle lies a 53-acre sanctuary of ancient forest known as Schmitz Preserve Park. This May, residents and nature enthusiasts have a unique opportunity to step back in time and explore this ecological treasure through free Ranger Guided Tours.

These guided walks offer more than just a stroll through the woods; they are an immersive educational experience designed to reconnect the community with the land's indigenous tribal history and current restoration efforts. Participants will have the chance to hear local bird songs, identify rare native plants, and learn about the vital work being done to protect the park. A primary focus of these tours is the ongoing mission to reconnect the park's creek, which is essential for restoring salmon and other aquatic life to the area.

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is defending itself after a forensic audit found millions in public funds unaccounted for, triggering sharp criticism from Seattle and King County leaders and renewed calls to dismantle the agency.

The audit—commissioned jointly by Seattle and King County—identified between $8 million and $13 million in unreconciled or unaccounted‑for funds, depending on the reporting source, along with overspending, interest charges, and a negative cash position exceeding $40 million.  

Audit Findings: Millions Missing, Controls Weak

Auditors reported:

• $8 million in unreconciled receivables, meaning the agency could not match payments to the correct funding sources. 
• Up to $13 million in public funds unaccounted for, according to the Seattle Mayor’s Office and our news partner FOX 13 News. 

You are cordially invited to the CABARET Show, "Judy Ann sings Garland and other Favorites ", by the fabulous Seattle entertainer Judy Ann Moulton with her talented husband Jon Miller on the bass and guitar, Denali Williams on drums and with special guest on the keyboards, Jeff Caldwell in from New York.  DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND,  we have added a second show while Jeff is in town. 

By Tim Clinton

Sports Editor

The week was defined by high-scoring playoff drama. Kennedy Catholic soccer made headlines with a massive 7-1 victory over Rogers. Baseball saw Nathan Hale deliver a staggering 17-0 shutout, while Kentridge and Chief Sealth also secured significant wins.

Fastpitch softball was particularly explosive; West Seattle and Ballard each crossed the 20-run mark in dominant Monday performances.

Boys Soccer

• Kennedy Catholic 7, Rogers 1
• Mt. Rainier 4, Auburn-Riverside 1
• Evergreen 3, Chief Sealth 2
• Lakeside 3, Ballard 2
• Cedarcrest 3, Foster 1
• Mt. Rainier 2, Union 0
• Foster 1, Renton 0
• Ingraham 1, West Seattle 0
• Kennedy Catholic 1, Tahoma 1

Baseball

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is hosting an Open House to share an update on the Morgan Junction Park Expansion Schematic Design.  Join us on May 13, 2026 from 6 to 7:30 pm, at The Kenney, 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW in West Seattle.  

The Open House will provide an opportunity for community members to view the updated schematic design, connect with the project team and learn more about the current phase of the project. 

The expansion area is now open to the public for interim use. The site will remain accessible until the start of Phase II construction, when the existing park, additional parcel, and the Eddy Street right-of-way will be closed off for construction.  

Following more extensive than anticipated soil work, the project design has been value engineered to align with available funding and site conditions. Permit review and final design are anticipated to continue through fall 2026 with construction anticipated to begin by late summer 2027. 

By Liz Steen

Families gathered today at the Riverview Playfield Peewee field to raise an American flag donated by the city.

“We haven't had a flag up for the last 2 years. And, you know, we could have just gone and bought one ourselves, but Rob (Saka) is a big supporter of the community,” West Seattle Baseball Board Member Ed Smith said.

“We asked him if the city might have something to provide.” The new flag waved in a bright sky as families watched the games. Smith said, “This is a city park. This is a unique relationship that West Seattle Baseball gets to play here at city parks, and so this is, I think, a great example of the city, and a nonprofit youth sports organization getting together.”

Council member Rob Saka shared a little about what the flag meant to him as a former service member for people gathered in a brief pause between games for teams that included Rambo and The Sasquatch Collective.