West Seattle - News

A meeting with West Seattle business owners and the Seattle Police Department (SPD) on Thursday July 27 revealed the complexity of how to deal with crime and security but in short boiled down to one idea. Call 911. 

by Officer Shawn Weismiller 

Seattle Police Blotter

By Patrick Robinson

Zach Broten, a personal trainer and inspirational figure for many people in West Seattle passed away July 22 from cardiac arrest.

He was only three days away from his 31st birthday.

update 10:15pm

Now restored.  

Update:8:43pm

A recent wave of business break-ins, vandalism and other issues will likely be part of a "Community Conversation" the Seattle Police Department will hold with West Seattle business owners on Thursday morning, July 27.

Information from District 1 City Councilmember Lisa Herbold

#2023-203872/Southwest Precinct/First Watch:

On 7/19 officers responded to a robbery that occurred at a residence.

The White Center Block Party is presenting Rat City Rumble in White Center July 22

from 11am - 11pm on the blocks between 16th Ave SW between SW 98th and SW 100th

The West Seattle Grand Parade is set for Saturday July 22 starting at 11am. It has been occurring annually since 1935 (with some time off for the pandemic), and is hosted by the West Seattle Rotary Service Foundation.

Three streets in West Seattle and one in Ballard are on the list in Seattle that are part of a new ordinance to install speed cameras targeting street racers.