# how to help (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover how to help. Page: Feed: --- ## [WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: 7-11 robbery](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/west-seattle-crime-watch-7-11-robbery-2/) _2026-08-23 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ Checking the police log from early this morning – the Charlestown/California 7-11 was held up at about 2 am; police-radio archives indicated 911 got the call with a half-hour delay. Only two details were mentioned via radio – that the robbers had a gun and got away with money, and that the descriptions (which were \[…\] ## [WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: Two dozen-plus notes!](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/west-seattle-sunday-two-dozen-plus-notes/) _2026-08-23 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ (Friday sunrise, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor) Here’s what to know for your late-summer Sunday – our list for today/tonight, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar: CLOSURE REMINDERS: The West Seattle low bridge remains closed to drivers until early tomorrow, the bike path alongside the bridge is in the second day of a weeklong closure, \[…\] ## [WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Mrs. Ropers Romp begins with bowling](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/west-seattle-weekend-scene-mrs-ropers-romp-begins-with-bowling/) _2026-08-23 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ (WSB photo by Jason Grotelueschen) Caftans, wigs, and … bowling balls! That’s how this year’s West Seattle Mrs. Ropers Romp got rolling this afternoon. The goofy group of ’70s TV-character imitators began their annual Junction crawl at West Seattle Bowl. A long list of other venue visits was to follow, including the annual group shot \[…\] ## [SUNDAY PREVIEW: More than music at free KindieWest family concert](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/sunday-preview-more-than-music-at-free-kindiewest-family-concert/) _2026-08-23 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ Tomorrow’s the day! 10 am Sunday, the place for families to be is the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW). We got more details today about tomorrow’s free-admission KindieWest concert – and more: We are so excited and the lineup has gotten even bigger! Head over to KindieWest Music Fest at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (behind the building \[…\] ## [UPDATE: South Park Bridge breakdown, resolved for now](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/another-closure-south-park-bridge-breakdown/) _2026-08-22 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ 4:33 PM: In addition to the planned closures of the West Seattle low bridge and the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge, one more area bridge is out of service right now – the South Park Bridge is out of service due to a mechanical problem. No ETA on a fix. (Thanks for the tips!) 5:38 \[…\] ## [VIDEO: 2026 Admiral Block Party, second report](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/happening-now-2026-admiral-block-party-second-report/) _2026-08-22 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ (Our first as-it-happened report on today’s festival is here) 3:36 PM: Still a lot of music left at the 2026 Admiral Block Party – above is our clip from Troy Aylesworth‘s powerful set last hour, and after Admiral Neighborhood Association president Joanie Jacobs delivered another round of announcements, Billy Rosewarne is on the main stage \[…\] ## [UPDATE: 1 person to hospital after crash under West Seattle Bridge](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/rescue-extrication-callout-near-chelan-cafe/) _2026-08-22 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ 12:00 PM: SFD is sending a big “rescue extrication” response to an address near the Chelan Cafe. Updates to come. 12:05 PM: This is reported to be a two-vehicle crash with initial concern that someone was trapped, but police on the scene say no one’s trapped. (WSB photos) 12:14 PM: Our crew just sent that \[…\] ## [VIDEO, PHOTOS: 2026 Admiral Block Party, first report](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/happening-now-2026-admiral-block-party-first-report/) _2026-08-22 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ 10:59 AM: The West Seattle Ukulele Players – who meet to jam every week – are the first musicians on the main stage at the 2026 Admiral Block Party, just wrapping up its first hour! We’re on site to cover the street festival all day, right next to the booth for the Admiral Neighborhood Association, \[…\] ## [UPDATE: About the emergency response on Fauntleroy](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/about-the-emergency-response-in-fauntleroy/) _2026-08-22 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ For those asking about the emergency response at 44th/Fauntleroy, originally dispatched as a “scenes of violence” call – this was dispatched as a suspected suicide victim in a vehicle. If you or anyone you know experiences thoughts of self-harm, the 988 hotline is always available. 10:02 AM: Most of the responders have cleared and the \[…\] ## [Admiral Block Party and much more for your West Seattle Saturday!](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/admiral-block-party-and-much-more-for-your-west-seattle-saturday/) _2026-08-22 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ Atop our highlight list today – the Admiral Block Party! ADMIRAL BLOCK PARTY: Bigger than ever and happening in the street, starting at 10 am, with dozens of vendors, a new health/wellness zone, and live music beginning at 11 am. California is closed between Admiral and College, and College is closed between California and 42nd. \[…\] ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ApwxTD4sOgpJ) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [TRAFFIC ALERT: Five bridge/street/path closures to know about today](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/traffic-alert-five-bridge-street-path-closures-to-know-about-today/) _2026-08-22 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ First, the two bridge-closure reminders: NORTHBOUND 1ST AVENUE SOUTH BRIDGE: Closed to all surface traffic now through late Sunday night. WEST SEATTLE LOW BRIDGE: Scheduled to close to vehicle traffic 7 am today through 4 am Monday; SDOT says the bike/foot path will remain open. Three other closures: BIKE/FOOT PATH ALONGSIDE BRIDGE: Sound Transit says \[…\] ## [WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire in South Delridge](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/west-seattle-crime-watch-gunfire-in-south-delridge-2/) _2026-08-22 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ 5:18 AM: Police checking out calls about suspected gunfire in South Delridge around 3 am didn’t find evidence until an hour later, when, according to dispatch audio, they got a call from someone who had seen it. They told dispatch that they found casings in the bus lane at Delridge Way and SW Henderson, after \[…\] ## [WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire in North Delridge](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/west-seattle-crime-watch-gunfire-in-north-delridge-3/) _2026-08-22 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ 11:49 PM: 911 calls helped police zero in fairly quickly on gunfire reported a short time ago – with casings found in an area that’s seen gunfire multiple times before, 26th SW and SW Brandon. No injuries or property damage reported and no description of the shooter(s). 11:53 PM: “19 casings so far,” an officer \[…\] ## [Speaking of traffic safety: Another case of camera-less camera warnings](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/speaking-of-traffic-safety-another-case-of-camera-less-camera-warnings/) _2026-08-22 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ Seven years ago, we reported on signs that somebody put up in Arbor Heights, suggesting there were traffic-ticketing cameras where in fact there were none. SDOT told us those signs were “fake” and eventually took them down. Now, history seems to have repeated itself – this time on the Olson Place hill, where the sign \[…\] ## [FOLLOWUP: Mayor orders SW Wildwood bike lane by year’s end](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/followup-mayor-orders-sw-wildwood-bike-lane-by-years-end/) _2026-08-22 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ (WSB photo, Thursday) Today, Mayor Katie Wilson signed an executive order she said was designed to speed up Vision Zero safety measures – one day after District 1 Councilmember Rob Saka held a committee briefing on his own package of transportation-safety proposals. We haven’t yet read both to see what’s different and what dovetails. But \[…\] ## [HAPPENING NOW: 2026 Admiral Block Party Eve, in the streets, with music!](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/happening-now-2026-admiral-block-party-eve-in-the-streets/) _2026-08-21 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ 3:56 PM: Admiral Block Party Eve is on! California SW is closed between Admiral and College, and College is closed between California and 42nd, with music until 8 pm – see the lineup here – and a chance to dine outdoors at some of your favorite local hangouts. We’ll be going over a bit later \[…\] ## [UPDATE: Seattle Fire ‘full response’ to The Junction – short-lived](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/seattle-fire-full-response-to-the-junction-2/) _2026-08-21 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ 2:37 PM: Seattle Fire has a big response headed for what they’re describing as a commercial building near 42nd SW and SW Oregon. Updates to come. (WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand) 2:40 PM: It was a kitchen fire in an apartment building (Oregon 42, according to the address cited by SFD, which is on the \[…\] ## [FOLLOWUP: Currently closed Westside Neighbors Shelter ‘is in transition’](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/followup-currently-closed-westside-neighbors-shelter-is-in-transition/) _2026-08-21 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ (WSB file photo of shelter/American Legion building at 3618 SW Alaska) If you were at last week’s SPD “Our City, Our Safety” meeting, or watched the video in our coverage, you heard Southwest Precinct commander Capt. Krista Bair say she had been told of a management change at the Westside Neighbors Shelter, which has been \[…\] ## [BACK TO SCHOOL: Lafayette Elementary playdates for kindergarteners, new students](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/back-to-school-lafayette-elementary-playdates-for-kindergarteners-new-students/) _2026-08-21 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ Is your family new to Lafayette Elementary – with an incoming kindergartener, or student(s) who attended somewhere else last year? You’re invited to two playdates on the school’s playground! Sunday, August 23 from 2-4 pm Saturday, Sept 6 from 9-11 am The school is at 2645 California SW; the playground is on its west side. \[…\] ## [Admiral Block Party Eve and more for your West Seattle Friday!](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/admiral-block-party-eve-and-more-for-your-west-seattle-friday/) _2026-08-21 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ Leading our highlight list today – the Admiral Block Party starts early with street closures for setup starting this morning, and a slate of music this afternoon and evening! ADMIRAL BLOCK PARTY EVE: California closes between Admiral and College, and College closes between California and 42nd, starting at 10 am, to setup of the festival \[…\] ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OAzpuv57xRVQ) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Friday watch, with Admiral Block Party closures starting this morning, three other closures this weekend](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/traffic-weather-transit-friday-watch-with-admiral-block-party-closures-starting-this-morning-three-other-closures-this-weekend/) _2026-08-21 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ 6:25 AM: Good morning. It’s Friday, August 21, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET The forecast is for increasing clouds, high in the upper 70s. Sunrise was at 6:13 am today; sunset will be at 8:10 pm. CLOSURES AHEAD Admiral District closure – 10 am today through late Saturday night – Admiral Block Party setup and festival \[…\] ## [WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Alki Avenue early-morning gunfire](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/west-seattle-crime-watch-alki-avenue-early-morning-gunfire/) _2026-08-21 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ Thanks for the tip. Police radio archives confirm that evidence of gunfire was found in the 1100 block of Alki Avenue SW – near Luna/Anchor Park – after 911 calls around 3 am. That included bullets going through at least one residential window, and casings found on the ground. No injuries reported. ## [‘It Takes a Village’ meeting: Talking about preventing violence is only the first step](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/it-takes-a-village-meeting-talking-about-preventing-violence-is-only-the-first-step/) _2026-08-21 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ By Macey Wurm Reporting for West Seattle Blog In West Seattle’s High Point neighborhood, 81 percent of youth say they have witnessed or heard gun violence near home or school in the last six months. Additionally, 70 percent of parents and caregivers keep their children inside and limit activities out of fear related to gun \[…\] ## [WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Supermarket security guard hurt while trying to stop suspected thief](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/west-seattle-crime-watch-supermarket-security-guard-hurt-while-trying-to-stop-suspected-thief/) _2026-08-21 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ A shoplifting incident turned violent and therefore became a case of robbery at a Junction grocery store on Wednesday. This was unfolding around the same time not long after the Roxhill Park shooting and Waste Management recycling-facility fire, so we couldn’t pay much attention at the time, but obtained the report narrative today. On 08/19/2026 \[…\] ## [FOLLOWUP: Will the city clear Roxhill Park encampments after latest shooting?](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/followup-will-the-city-clear-roxhill-park-encampments-after-latest-shooting/) _2026-08-20 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ (WSB photo, Wednesday) Though police have not specifically said whether Wednesday’s Roxhill Park shooting was related to the park’s encampments, neighbors say their safety concerns were increasing even before the shooting that sent a 40-year-old man to the hospital. So we asked key city reps today if Roxhill Park has a clearance planned. Here’s what \[…\] ## [Another closure: West Seattle Bridge bike path, starting Saturday](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/another-closure-west-seattle-bridge-bike-path-starting-saturday/) _2026-08-20 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ The West Seattle low bridge amd northbound 1st Ave. S. Bridge are already scheduled for closure this weekend. We just got word of another closure starting Saturday and set to last at least a week – this is from Sound Transit: Beginning August 22, 2026, Sound Transit crews will conduct geotechnical work on the West \[…\] ## [West Seattle Cat Care: Welcome, new WSB sponsor!](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/west-seattle-cat-care-welcome-new-wsb-sponsor/) _2026-08-20 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ Today we’re welcoming West Seattle Cat Care as a new WSB sponsor! When local businesses join the WSB sponsor team, they get an opportunity to tell you about what they offer – so here’s what West Seattle Cat Care would like you to know: West Seattle Cat Care is owned and operated by native Washingtonian \[…\] ## [FOLLOWUP: SDOT crew installing no-parking signs, pavement marking on SW Wildwood Place](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/followup-sdot-crew-installing-no-parking-signs-pavement-marking-on-sw-wildwood-place/) _2026-08-20 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ (WSB photos) After SDOT told us Wednesday that crews would be out today making promised changes on SW Wildwood Place, and when we went over to check today, we found that indeed they are. They’re installing permanent no-parking signage as well as reinforcing the no-parking zones on both sides of the street, which is just \[…\] ## [ORCAS: Whales headed this way](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/orcas-whales-headed-this-way-2/) _2026-08-20 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ Three orcas are southbound in the Bainbridge to Seattle ferry lanes, reports Kersti Muul. Let us know if you see them! ## [‘Beyond Alki’ opening, Rat City Art Walk, more for your West Seattle (and beyond) Thursday](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/beyond-alki-opening-rat-city-art-walk-more-for-your-west-seattle-and-beyond-thursday/) _2026-08-20 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ (Photographer Rosalie Miller says this is a stink bug!) Welcome to our daily list of what’s happening around West Seattle, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks to everyone who sends events for us to share!): SUMMER FOOD FOR KIDS: Local sites are open – see our \[…\] ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RHPJSw5l7WXc) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [SATURDAY: Wine in the Woods to benefit DNDA](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/saturday-wine-in-the-woods-to-benefit-dnda/) _2026-08-20 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ DNDA – Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association – does a lot of community work – from environmental restoration to housing – and you can help support that by participating in its Wine in the Woods fundraiser this Saturday. Registration remains open. Here’s what it’s about: DNDA is having our 30th annual Wine in the Woods event \[…\] ## [TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Thursday watch](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/traffic-weather-transit-thursday-watch-3/) _2026-08-20 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ 6:21 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, August 20, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET The forecast is for sunshine, high in the mid-to-upper 70s. Sunrise was at 6:12 am today; sunset will be at 8:12 pm. CLOSURE PREVIEWS Admiral District closure – Friday 10 am through late Saturday night – Admiral Block Party setup and festival will \[…\] ## [UPDATE: Motorcyclist killed in 35th/Brandon crash (Thursday update)](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/traffic-alert-35th-brandon-crash/) _2026-08-20 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ 10 PM: Avoid 35th in the Camp Long vicinity – it’s blocked because of a crash at 35th/Brandon that is reported to involve a motorcyclist. The rider is reported to be seriously injured and being rushed to Harborview. 10:08 PM: Our crew reports that the south end of the closure is at 35th/Findlay. North end \[…\] ## [PREVIEW: Log House Museum’s new exhibit officially debuts tomorrow night](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/preview-log-house-museums-new-exhibit-officially-debuts-tomorrow-night/) _2026-08-20 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ The Southwest Seattle Historical Society hopes to see you at the Log House Museum tomorrow night (Thursday, August 20) for the official grand opening of its new exhibit “Beyond Alki“: About Beyond Alki Alki was first called sbaqʷabqs. It means prairie in Lushootseed, the language of Coast Salish people. It describes how Alki looked—grassy plains \[…\] ## [LIBRARIES: Admiral branch HVAC progress proof; advance alert of upcoming systemwide tech disruption](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/libraries-admiral-branch-hvac-progress-proof-advance-alert-of-upcoming-systemwide-tech-disruption/) _2026-08-20 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ Two Seattle Public Library notes: ADMIRAL BRANCH HVAC PROGRESS: Thanks to Clay Eals for the photo, taken at midday today. It’s visible evidence from outside of the work that’s going on inside the West Seattle (Admiral) branch’s second week of an expected three-month closure to install new HVAC equipment. The 116-year-old Carnegie Library will finally \[…\] ## [VIDEO: Recycling-facility fire on West Marginal Way SW](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/08/fire-on-west-marginal-way-sw/) _2026-08-19 · WSB · West Seattle Blog…_ 2:01 PM: Also happening right now: A big SFD response in the 7200 block of West Marginal Way SW, reported to be a commercial building. 2:04 PM: SFD says the fire does NOT involve a structure – it involves “materials in a recycling facility.” Still, big response, avoid the area. (Added above, video sent by \[…\]