The Spokane St Swing Bridge, commonly known as the West Seattle low bridge, will undergo a full closure to car traffic this weekend to address ongoing mechanical issues.
The Closure Details
MOREWest Seattle - News
Male shot in stomach near Roxhill Park
Wed, 08/19/26
A male was shot in the stomach near Roxhill Park on 29th SW on Wednesday. Seattle Police say the shooter is still at large. He reportedly 40 years old.
The victim was taken Harborview in serious condition.
MORE
Fire at Waste Management draws huge response
Wed, 08/19/26
A structure fire broke out at Waste Management at 7201 West Marginal Way SW with the 911 call going out at 1:45pm. It was located near the rear of the property with white smoke caused by an electrical problem tied to a vacant warehouse.
MORE
Owner of Smoke and Vape assaulted and robbed
Wed, 08/19/26
On Tuesday, August 18th just after 10pm, King County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a robbery in progress in the 10000 block of 116th
MORE
Five people busted for shoplifting at Westwood Village
Tue, 08/18/26
#2026-227778/Southwest Precinct/Second Watch/F2
At noon on Monday, GIU detectives and Southwest Patrol Officers conducted a joint organized retail theft operation at Ulta and Marshals in Westwood Village.
MORE
Glassyard Commons: Correcting an error brings more questions on the “other lot”
Sat, 08/15/26
By Liz Steen
A photo earlier this week showed the wrong lot for Glassyard Commons, the $3.3 million RV Park and Tiny Home village coming to West Seattle this November.
MORE
The future of Westside Neighbors Shelter: Keith Hughes addresses rumors, outlines operational changes and key challenges
Sat, 08/15/26
Questions and rumors have been swirling around the future of the Westside Neighbors Shelter in West Seattle for the last few weeks.
MORE
Gridlock Alert: Double-weekend closure of 1st Ave South Bridge to strangle regional commutes
Fri, 08/14/26
Brace yourselves, south-end commuters. What has been a months-long headache is about to become a full-blown regional bottleneck.
MORE
Seattle details Glassyard Commons RV Safe Lot plans and funding amid strong pushback from outreach critics
Fri, 08/14/26
The City of Seattle and the Mayor’s office have shared new details regarding a planned RV and tiny home safe lot at Glassyard Commons, located at 7200 2nd Ave SW in the Highland Park neighborhood.
MORE
REMINDER: West Seattle neighbors to 'Quake, Rattle & Roll' in major disaster readiness exercise at Morgan Junction Park
Thu, 08/13/26
People in West Seattle are preparing to head to Morgan Junction Park this Saturday for a massive community coordination exercise designed to test the city’s resilience.
MORE