July 2018

Recent reports in news outlets like the New York Times and CBS News have given new life to those who believe that the UFO phenomenon is worthy of more serious investigation. Westside Seattle asked our readers to provide their own experiences and they responded with some compelling and detailed accounts that might make you feel as if the renewed interest in the subject is more than justified.

Conrad W. shared an experience he had on the Olympic Peninsula:

"Every summer, I go on a "poetry hike" with two poet friends. We climb a mountain, read our poems aloud, and hike down. It's a wonderful tradition. Several years ago, we climbed Mt. Townsend (elevation 6,200 feet) in the Olympics. It was a fantastic day with crystal-clear views all the way to Seattle and west to summits deeper in the range.

information from City of SeaTac

In order to respond to increased mail theft problems, the City has launched a citywide neighborhood mailbox program. Locking mailboxes will be available to SeaTac residents and businesses located within the City. Owners of single-family residences, duplexes, triplexes and business property owners that have individual mailboxes are eligible to participate in the program. Tenants may also participate with written permission from their landlord.

Here's the music line up for  White Center's Jubilee Days MainStage.

SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2018 16th Ave SW at SW 100th St

All-ages area in front of stage; Beer Garden (21+, proper ID required of *all* patrons) open 12pm-end of last band's set.  Presented here in reverse order by:

If you were hungry Seafood Fest in Ballard had you covered. More than 60 food trucks and food vendors of all kinds were on the street and for the most part working hard to meet demand. The crowd was so full they were barely moving past the dizzying array of potential bites. Everything from lobster tails with corndogs, crab legs, chicken skewers, frozen Dragon Breath cereal balls, to mini donuts, to loads of salmon, Po Boy Sandwiches, Garlic Shrimp, Honey Walnut Prawns, custards, falafel, Irish food, Peruvian food and dozens more plus beer, wine, cocktails and other spirits. If you didn't waddle out of there you didn't really take part.

The band lineup was energetic enough to get you to move a little with a set in the afternoon by Acid Tongue that even got the drummer Ian Cunningham's four year old son involved, as he rode on the shoulders of lead singer and guitarist Guy Keltner for the last song. That band has enough hair to throw it out to the audience as souvenirs.

Shady spots were filled at temperatures reached the mid to high 80's (with higher temps forecast) at West Seattle's annual street party Summerfest, on July 13. The event annually draws tens of thousands and Friday was a big day for attendance. 

The Greenlife Stage on Alaska Street featured environmental activist, diver and filmmaker Laura James and  The Tox-Ick Monster presentation. Coming up Saturday Greenlife will offer an array of potential options for activism.  

Saturday July 15th – Legislative Action!

information from the Nordic Museum

Free family-oriented festival includes music, food, arts and crafts, vendors, Viking reenactors, Valhalla beer garden, Run Like A Viking 5K Fun Run, children’s activities, and more…