April 2025

Seattle's Alki Beach is set to welcome a new dining experience this summer as Do Si Korean BBQ, currently operating a location in Kent, has purchased the former Duke's Seafood restaurant at 2516 Alki Ave. SW. The announcement comes shortly after Duke's Seafood confirmed the closure of its Alki location.

Brian Hoang, managing partner of Do Si Korean BBQ, confirmed the purchase on Monday as reported in the Puget Sound Business journal, stating that the goal is to open the second Do Si location on Alki by July. Do Si Korean BBQ offers a variety of Korean barbecue dishes, along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

Get ready to get your hands dirty! Potterings Studio, a brand-new creative space catering to beginner potters, is set to officially open its doors on May 1, 2025, at 3400 Harbor Ave, Suite 132 in Activspace on Alki Beach. Owned by Lora Radford, whose diverse career includes experience as a marketing professional, the owner of Hotwire Coffeehouse, and work for Sound Transit, Potterings aims to be a welcoming and stress-free environment for anyone who has ever wanted to try pottery.

The grand opening celebration is scheduled for May 2nd and 3rd, offering a weekend of exciting activities. On Friday, May 2nd, from 6-8 pm, an open house will feature snacks and refreshments, along with a chance to win a free workshop and learn about Potterings memberships.

In honor of Record Store Day 2025 and the 20th anniversary of Pearl Jam's Live at Easy Street EP, Easy Street Records in West Seattle is hosting a special in-store roundtable discussion on Wednesday, April 9, at 7 PM PT. The event will feature shop owner Matt Vaughan, General Manager Adam Tutty, and Ten Club's Tim Bierman as moderator. The conversation will delve into the significance of Record Store Day and Pearl Jam's surprise 2005 performance, which supported the Coalition of Independent Music Stores' 10th anniversary.

Attendees can look forward to engaging discussions, prize giveaways, and a chance to celebrate the legacy of Pearl Jam's iconic EP. Easy Street Records is located at 4559 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98116.

For those unable to attend in person, audio captured at the event will air all weekend long on SiriusXM Pearl Jam Radio, available on Channel 22

Two years after the tragic shooting death of Ka'Don Brown, his family and friends gathered once again at the southwest corner of the Chief Sealth International High School campus to honor his memory and reiterate their ongoing quest for justice. The somber gathering marked the anniversary of the day 21-year-old Ka'Don's life was cut short.

The arson fire that damaged the historic Camp Long Lodge on November 12, of last year did  more than $1 million in damage. Following the fire Diverse Earthworks from Tulalip, WA was called in to do stablization and shoring work on the damaged building.

Seattle Parks and Recreation has contracted with Diverse Earthworks through an emergency public works contract to stabilize the Camp Long Lodge Building after the fire damage occurred.

This work is being done to comply with the Hazard Correction Order Seattle Building Code Case No. 1059812-VI issued by Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI).

This Project will stabilize the Camp Long Lodge Building post-fire to comply with the SDCI correction notice.

According to staff at Blue Moon Burgers, more than $7000 worth of damage was done by a 17 year male on Sunday morning. The Alki Ave SW restaurant was attacked they said shortly before employees arrived for work.. They said the 17 year old suspect "said the aliens were coming"

it will take a week and a half to replace since the repairs require custom glass sizes.

The suspect was taken into custody by Seattle Police.

Blue Moon Burgers remains open.

You can find them online here.  https://bluemoonburgers.com/