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READER REPORT: ‘Old friend came down today’ as Hiawatha Play Area construction
A couple readers mentioned the start of key work today on the years-in-the-making Hiawatha Play Area move. Bruce Curtis sent…
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Stay cool – get out on the water with Alki Kayak Tours
(Photo courtesy Alki Kayak Tours) With a Heat Advisory in effect tomorrow and Wednesday, and more warm days ahead here…
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Planning a neighborhood Night Out party? One more week to register
Seattle Night Out 2026 is two weeks from tomorrow – Tuesday, August 4th – a time to gather with your…
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PREVIEW: Seafair ‘Parade of Ships’ to pass West Seattle shores on Tuesday
(2025 Parade of Ships, photo by Gary Jones) U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships will pass West Seattle shores…
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Comedy, games, music, meditation, more for your West Seattle Monday
(Sunrise photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor) Here’s what’s happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: SUMMER FOOD DRIVE:…
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BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Taste & Best opening delayed
Driving past 4752 California SW before dusk last night, we noted the windows remained papered, the doors were closed, no…
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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Monday, with heat alert on the way
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, July 20, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET The National Weather Service has a Heat Advisory…
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From community safety to advocating for children, Morgan Community Association’s quarterly meeting tackles multitude of topics
By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor Besides big summer celebrations, this past week also brought two community-coalition meetings. One,…
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SURVEY: Coalition wants your thoughts on youth substance use
Every year, the Southwest Seattle Youth Alliance surveys community members for their thoughts about substance use among youth. This year’s…
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West Seattle Grand Parade throwback: 1989’s ‘Save the Admiral’ entry – and views of the route it traveled
tet As noted in our preview coverage, the West Seattle Grand Parade dates back almost a century, founded in the…
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