The valve that closes itself when connectivity is lost isn't a clever feature — it's the minimum standard for any system that controls water near living things. Fail-safe design is an ethical choice, not just a technical one.
With the FIFA Men’s World Cup almost here, bikes and scooters can be a practical way to get around Seattle. For both residents and first-time visitors, they offer a flexible way to travel between watch parties, stadiums, and neighborhoods while connecting easily with light rail, buses, and the streetcar. This guide explains what you need […]
More tree trouble on this blustery Tuesday. Thanks to “Commuter Paul” for the photo and report: FYI: Tree down obstructing the path at the north end of 22nd SW at the merge onto the WS Bridge Trail. Paul has reported it to SDOT (206-684-ROAD during weekday business hours, 206-386-1218 during off-hours, 911 when a road […]
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If you've been following along lately, the Travel Off Path team hasn't been hyping up Cancun, New York, or Paris — we've been living up to our name. On the downside, venturing too far into the unknown can lead to some sketchy situations, so we decided to round up 6 safe travelers are flocking to …
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Take it from a local like me. “California” and “government” in the same sentence often draws a side-eye. However, when it comes to tourism reports, our ears perk up like a dog hearing the treat bag. The latest government report doesn’t reflect the sky-high rent I pay or the high-speed train that’s been teased for …
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As previously reported, some City Councilmembers including District 1’s Rob Saka recently urged Mayor Katie Wilson to change her plan for leaving stadium-area surveillance cameras turned off unless there was a “credible threat.” Just out of the inbox, the mayor says she’ll order them turned on: Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the following statement […]
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Child trafficking is often imagined as a distant horror, a news headline from another country. But the reality is...
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A California wildlife overpass is already proving popular with the local deer—and it’s not even finished yet. In what is certainly a ringing endorsement of the $20 million bridge, 3 mule deer were caught on camera traps using the bridge to safely cross I-97 in Siskiyou County. This wildlife overpass was designed to provide animals […]
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While massive European hotspots like Spain and Italy are dealing with crazy overtourism and practically begging people to stay home, there is an incredibly safe, gorgeous country in Eastern Europe doing the exact opposite. Bulgaria is still mostly undiscovered by mainstream American travelers, but they view tourism as a good thing. Instead of putting up …
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We all know Los Cabos is a tale of two cities. You have Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, a pair of mouthfuls in more ways than one. Known for its upscale all-inclusives, renowned restaurants, buzzing bars, pristine coastline, and the famous “arch”, it doesn't matter which side you visit, you're in for …
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Over the long weekend, a storage tank of methyl methacrylate in Garden Grove, California, started to warm up — and as the chemist Derek Lowe lays out in a post on the chemistry of the saga, a warming MMA tank is exactly the wrong thing to see. — Read the rest
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That video from the nonprofit No More Under explains why they are offering a free program at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) this summer – to save lives. Here’s what to know, in case it can help your family, or that of someone you know: No More Under is partnering with the West Seattle […]
Summer is finally here, and if you are looking for a European beach getaway that is beautiful, sunny, and incredibly safe, you need to look at the latest updates from the U.S. State Department. When the U.S. government hands out safety ratings, they are famously strict. The State Department does not take chances with American …
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By Torin Record-Sand Reporting for West Seattle Blog Thursday night’s Southwest Precinct Advisory Council spotlighted current public-safety issues for West Seattle – especially looking toward a busy summer season, not only the usual safety concerns on Alki, but also the large amount of visitors expected to come to Seattle from all over the world for […]
If you have ever spent more than five minutes scrolling through a travel forum, a Facebook vacation group, or the comment section of a travel blog, you have absolutely seen this debate play out. Someone nervously asks if it is safe to book a summer trip to a place like Cancun, Cabo, or Punta Cana. …
The post U.S. Travelers Feel Safer At International Beach Destinations Than At Home appeared…
A psychologist, who is also a mum herself, is warning parents to stop forcing kids into awkward social situations, like hugging people, when it is clear they don’t want to. Victoria Barendsen, who goes by The Safe Kids Project on social media, is urging parents to avoid telling their children to go against their instincts […]
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By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor The HPAC meeting usually rotates locations but this time, the community coalition for Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge met online, with co-chair Kay Kirkpatrick facilitating. SOUTHWEST PRECINCT POLICE: Precinct commander Capt. Krista Bair first reminded everyone that the Precinct Advisory Council community meeting is tomorrow. Then she […]
(WSB photos) Detroit Avenue SW in southeast West Seattle [map] is blocked off at both ends – north and south – this morning while city crews sweep an encampment area in the West Duwamish Greenbelt. Most of the work was under way out of view from the street but city trucks were in sight. We […]
With the first FIFA World Cup match in Seattle now less than three weeks away, the city’s surveillance-camera policy is back in the spotlight. District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka wants Mayor Katie Wilson to change her mind about what to do, and not do, with cameras in the Stadium District as the matches approach, […]
Planning a summer beach trip shouldn't give you gray hair. When you finally get the time off work to pack a suitcase, the only thing you want to worry about is whether you packed enough sunscreen. You want to sip a cold drink in the sun, not stress out about walking back to your hotel …
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A forgotten side project with an outdated Livewire package got me hacked. 50k spam emails, a 3 AM panic, and a lesson about Docker.
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“Activities for kids between the ages of 11 and 14 are almost nonexistent, and we are systematically removing these kids from every public space they could possibly spend time in off of screens,” she added.
Phoenix has a 13-year-old daughter and said that she knew “that middle school kids can be annoying,” but believes that “it is our community responsibility to socialize them.”
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The measure is part of a European Union–led strategy to eliminate all drunk-driving-related deaths and injuries by 2050.
As announced last month, tonight’s the official start of beach-fire season at Alki. Here are the rules published by Seattle Parks: Starting Friday, May 22, 2026, beach fires will be permitted at designated fire pits at Alki Beach and Golden Gardens seven days a week on a first come, first served basis. Bringing your own […]
When you travel as much as I do, peace of mind stops being a nice-to-have and starts being the whole deciding factor. We all want the crystal-clear water and the white-sand beaches. But do you actually want to relax, or do you want to spend a week with one eye open? Because those aren't always …
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The ex-employees, who cofounded a new AI watchdog group, say investors deserve more information about xAI’s safety practices before SpaceX goes public.
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