Latest news from West Seattle: the upcoming Loop the ‘Lupe 2026 race, a sharp weather shift from warm to cool, and Nolan Teasley leaving the Seattle Seahawks for the Minnesota Vikings.
A community event: one week to Loop the ‘Lupe 2026
Anticipation is building in West Seattle: there is just one week left until the annual Loop the ‘Lupe 2026. The event, taking place next Saturday, June 6, at Walt Hundley Field at 34th SW and SW Myrtle, promises to be a highlight for locals once again. Organizers have prepared four participation options so everyone can find an activity they enjoy, regardless of age or fitness level. The main attraction remains the race’s unique status as the only 5K obstacle race in Seattle, but alternatives are available for those who prefer a more relaxed pace.
The day’s schedule is timed to the minute. At 11:00 a.m. the elite heat of participants ready to tackle the obstacles on the 5K course will start. At 11:40 a.m., family teams will hit the same course. For those who want a plain run without obstacles, the 5K Fun Run begins at noon, and at 12:15 p.m. the “Silver Stroll” is scheduled — likely the most leisurely option for those who prefer a walk. The day will conclude at 1:00 p.m. with the kids’ race. Registration for all events is open on the event page, where you can also find a savings link: by registering for Loop the ‘Lupe and the Float Dodger 5K (taking place July 18 as part of the West Seattle Grand Parade) at the same time, participants receive a $5 discount.
As explained in an article on West Seattle Blog (https://westseattleblog.com/2026/05/countdown-one-week-until-loop-the-lupe-2026/), all funds raised, regardless of the chosen participation option, will go to support community projects run by the Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe parish. This underscores the event’s social importance, as it not only entertains but also helps the local community. If for any reason you cannot take part in any of the races, organizers invite everyone to simply come to the field to cheer on the runners, enjoy the music, and buy food and drinks that will be available for purchase. In this way, Loop the ‘Lupe becomes a true neighborhood celebration where everyone can find something to do on Saturday.
Warm week in Seattle: anomalous heat to give way to a sharp cooldown by the weekend
Seattle residents should prepare for an unexpected weather surprise: after several truly summer-like days, the city is expected to experience a sharp cooldown by the end of the week. According to meteorologists, including a forecast from Ilona McCauley of FOX 13 Seattle (https://www.fox13seattle.com/video/fmc-ysssjzo1ngej31qn), the region is under the influence of a warm air mass that will bring clear and sunny weather at the start of the week. However, by Thursday–Friday the synoptic situation will change and temperatures will begin to fall rapidly.
Early in the week thermometers will comfortably surpass 20 degrees Celsius, with some places warming to 25–26°C. This is due to a strong ridge of high pressure settled over the Pacific coast. However, this warm spell will be short-lived. By the end of the week, cold maritime air from Alaska will move into the region, bringing not only a temperature drop to around 15–16°C but also stronger winds. The cooldown will be especially noticeable in the evenings and overnight, when temperatures may fall to around 10°C.
Meteorologists warn that such a sharp weather change is typical for the transition period between summer and autumn in the Pacific Northwest. For those who haven’t yet enjoyed the warmth, it’s time to hurry — by the weekend Seattleites will need to pull out jackets and umbrellas, as the likelihood of brief showers increases along with the cooling.
The road to the top: Nolan Teasley leaves the Seattle Seahawks to become Minnesota Vikings GM
In professional sports you rarely see a career that starts as an intern and ends in the general manager’s office. That is exactly the path Nolan Teasley took after 13 years in the Seattle Seahawks front office: he accepted an offer to become the new general manager of the Minnesota Vikings. According to FOX 13 Seattle, the parties have reached a principal agreement, and the 42-year-old executive is preparing for a new challenge in his career.
Teasley is not merely a product of the scouting system; football has been an integral part of his life since youth. A native of Ellensburg, Washington, he graduated from Central Washington University in 2007, where he played running back. That playing experience likely helped him better understand team building when he began his path with the Seahawks in 2013 as a scouting intern. His career progressed rapidly: three years as a pro scout, then a year as assistant director of pro personnel, and after that he spent five seasons leading that department. The culmination of his work in Seattle was his appointment as assistant general manager to John Schneider in 2023 — a position he held for the past three years.
The Vikings’ interest in Teasley was not spontaneous. This week he completed a second-round interview with the Minnesota club, which narrowed its list to the most promising candidates. It’s worth noting that Minnesota bet on a person who spent the last 13 years learning from one of the league’s most respected executives and helping build one of the NFL’s most stable organizations. While the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, it is known that the Seahawks will receive compensation in the form of two conditional third-round draft picks over the next two seasons — a provision under the NFL’s diversity and inclusion program that rewards teams developing talented minority executives.
Now Teasley faces the difficult task of transplanting the philosophy and approaches he absorbed in Seattle to new ground. The Minnesota Vikings are a club with ambitions but also certain personnel and financial challenges. Teasley’s departure is a significant loss for the Seahawks, but it also confirms that their scouting and management development system is considered among the best in the league.
Meanwhile, as noted by FOX 13 Seattle, the Seahawks continue active roster building: they signed first-round running back Jadarian Price, traded a conditional pick for receiver Irvin Charles from the New York Jets, and reached an agreement with second-round cornerback Bud Clark. These moves show the club doesn’t intend to slow down, even while losing key personnel.
