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FOLLOWUP: SDOT says it’s going ahead with removing downhill driving lane on Highland Park Way hill
March 5, 2025 12:30 pm
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 |   Highland Park | Transportation | West Seattle news

(WSB file photo)

Leadership of HPAC discovered this week that SDOT had posted significant otherwise-unannounced updates online regarding the Highland Park Way hill project. It’s been in planning for a while and was a named project in the Seattle Transportation Levy; the most controversial component was the proposal to rechannelize the hill with one downhill lane plus either a protected bicycle lane, or a protected multi-use path, or both. HPAC leaders contacted SDOT’s James Le to clarify, and via email today, he confirmed they’re going ahead with the plan to remove the downhill driving lane:

… The project team is continuing to develop a proposed design. Based on what we heard from community members, we have updated our concept to maintain all lanes on Highland Park Way SW at the W Marginal Way SW intersection. The updated concept will still include removing a downhill driving lane from SW Holden St to Pioneer Industries (about 600 feet from the intersection). We anticipate having the updated concept to share this spring.

The new online updates include long and short reports about community feedback on the proposal. The top “key theme” was summarized as “Many worry that removing a driving lane may increase congestion and make driving through the area more difficult.” HPAC has invited SDOT to present the plan at one of its upcoming meetings (usually the fourth Wednesday).

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US Postal Service confirms Tukwila incident affecting West Seattle mail delivery today
March 5, 2025 12:14 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

The U.S. Postal Service confirms that mail delivery here will be disrupted today – but should be back to normal tomorrow – in the aftermath of a deadly shooting at a USPS facility in Tukwila. Readers asked us about the possible service interruption, so we contacted the USPS; spokesperson Zachary Laur told WSB, “Mail processing operations were temporarily suspended last night, affecting deliveries in some areas today. Normal processing operations have since resumed, and we expect mail delivery to be fully restored tomorrow.” The Tukwila shooting is believed to have involved a dispute between the worker and someone they knew, according to regional media.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Hit-and-run driver in stolen car on Alki
March 5, 2025 10:26 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Reader report from Gabi on 63rd SW just south of Alki Avenue:

At 3 AM last night, we were awokened by a crash outside our window on the north end of 63rd Ave SW. It turned out to be teens who stole a car, lost control, and crashed it into our car and our neighbor’s, photos attached. Our neighbor was out smoking and saw it happen, two teens getting out of the car and running off.

Minutes later before we got outside to assess the damage, our neighbor that was outside saw a car come speeding back, a teen got out and grabbed stuff from the stolen crashed car, got back in and sped away, flipping off our watching neighbor and yelling an expletive at him.

SPD confirmed the car was stolen. We’re hoping someone on 63rd has camera footage!

We’re sad to say that this is the 3rd time within a year that out-of-control cars have crashed into vehicles parked on the west side of 63rd.

The SPD incident # is 25-59663.

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YMCA fund kickoff dinner, Classic SF Book Club, more for your West Seattle Wednesday – plus the Alki Beaver reappears
March 5, 2025 9:49 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(The Alki Beaver reappeared this morning – photo by Mike Burns)

Here’s our list of what’s happening on your Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Wednesdays at 10 am, too! Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the shop’s new location. (4522 California SW)

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE & COMMUNITY WALK-BY: After a noon Ash Wednesday service, Alki UCC‘s pastor will be outside the church 1-2 pm for community members to walk-by and participate in the ancient ritual of marking foreheads with ashes. (6115 SW Hinds)

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, noon-4 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

TODDLER STORY TIME AT SW LIBRARY: 3 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

EX-EPHESUS REOPENS AS EFESIS: Proprietor Hasan Ocak told us earlier this week that tonight would be reopening night for the Turkish restaurant at 5245 California SW, 4-10 pm.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTHS: This year’s Girl Scout Cookie in-person sales continue today, after school! Go here to look for a cookie booth near you – multiple troops are selling at various spots, during various time slots, in West Seattle. (Is your troop out selling cookies? Send a pic – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!)

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm free drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it, don’t toss it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

YMCA ANNUAL FUND DRIVE DINNER: All community members are welcome to this free event at Fauntleroy Church Fellowship Hall (9140 California SW), 6-7:30 pm, as previewed here.

CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: Science-fiction fans, you’re welcome at the 6 pm meeting at Paper Boat Booksellers‘ new location (4522 California SW). Our calendar listing has this month’s book.

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Open invitation to the group’s weekly meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW)

FREE GROUP RUN: All runners, all levels, are welcome to join the weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) group run – meet at the shop by 6:15 pm.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate. (7902 35th SW)

YOGA AND GONG BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

TRIVIA x 3: Three Wednesday trivia locations on our West Seattle list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

MUSIC BINGO: Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Ready to take the mic and show your talents? 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Planning an open house, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, show, meeting, presentation, etc., that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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ORCAS: J-Pod in our area
March 5, 2025 8:51 am
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 |   West Seattle news | Whales

Southern Resident Killer Whales from J-Pod are coming into view this morning. Kersti Muul reports they’re emerging from Colvos Passage on the west side of Vashon Island, headed northbound. Let us know if you see them!

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Wednesday watch
March 5, 2025 6:02 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

10:30 AM: Bicyclist/driver collision at California/Fauntleroy. Bicyclist “is fine” per early assessment, dispatch was told.

Earlier:

6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES + TIME-CHANGE COUNTDOWN

Forecast – chance of rain, then clearing, high around 50. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:41 am and 6 pm. Four more days until we “spring forward” an hour this Saturday night/Sunday morning.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Water Taxi – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth serving as the “bonus boat.”

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: Besides the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

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SURVEY: Are greenspaces important to you? UW student wants to know
March 4, 2025 9:56 pm
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 |   Environment | West Seattle news

(Schmitz Park, December 2024 – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

With so much greenspace in West Seattle, University of Washington student Kristina Canonizado asked us to offer you the opportunity to answer a few questions:

I am a graduating senior at the University of Washington currently conducting my Senior Capstone project through the Program on the Environment. With my project I seek to investigate communities’ experiences with greenspace, their opinions on greenspace initiatives, and the effectiveness of Seattle’s greenspace initiatives.

Here is the survey link:forms.gle/Cj6D1KDSVSTKdcap6

And here’s a flyer with a few more details.

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UPDATE: Crash on 35th SW
March 4, 2025 8:26 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

8:26 PM: Police have just told dispatch that northbound 35th SW is blocked in the 9200 block because of a crash. According to radio traffic, it involves a King County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. No injuries reported so far. Avoid the area.

8:52 PM: Traffic is getting by both ways.

9:47 PM: The road has fully reopened, officers just told dispatch.

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About the SFD responses along Beach Drive
March 4, 2025 7:10 pm
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 |   West Seattle beaches | West Seattle news

If you’re in the area of the 3500 block of Beach Drive SW and wondering why multiple SFD and SPD responders have shown up – there’s a large piece of debris that’s apparently been reported as a possible “capsized boat,” but multiple responders have now told dispatch it’s a “large piece of foam,” likely broken away from a dock. (This hasn’t triggered a large response – one engine logged at a time – but it’s enough to spark some curiosity.)

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YOU CAN HELP: Canna West Seattle invites you to join in supporting regional women’s shelter
March 4, 2025 7:00 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Longtime WSB sponsor Canna West Seattle is celebrating Women’s Month by supporting a regional shelter for women and inviting you to do the same. Here’s the announcement:

In celebration of Women’s Month, Canna West Seattle is proud to support Hospitality House, a women’s shelter in South King County celebrating 25 years of service, by contributing to its annual Spring Fling fundraiser on March 15.

The event’s silent and live auction aims to raise $70,000 to provide essential services – including housing, meals, case management, and job training – for women experiencing homelessness in King County.

“At Canna West Seattle, we believe in giving back to the community that supports us,” says Maryam Mirnateghi, Canna West Seattle’s CEO. “Partnering with Hospitality House allows us to contribute to a cause that directly changes lives by offering women in need the resources and stability to rebuild.”

The Spring Fling fundraiser is open to the public, with ticket sales closing on March 6. Those unable to attend in person can still participate in the online auction from March 16 to March 23, helping extend the reach of this vital initiative. Auction participation and additional event details can be found here.

Canna West Seattle encourages the community to support Hospitality House by attending the event, bidding in the auction, or spreading awareness.

The March 15 event is at Lake Burien Presbyterian Church, 15003 14th SW, in Burien.

Hospitality House has served 1,700+ women since 2000; it’s described as “a nine-bed, 90-day shelter program providing women experiencing homelessness with shelter, meals, and individualized case management to help them transition to stable housing.

About Canna West Seattle

Canna West Seattle is a locally owned cannabis boutique dedicated to wellness, education, and community support. Committed to making a positive impact, Canna West Seattle actively engages in philanthropy, sustainability, and advocacy for holistic well-being. Learn more at CannaWestSeattle.com

### Event Details
Event: Hospitality House 25th Anniversary Spring Fling
Date: March 15, 2025
Location: Lake Burien Presbyterian Church 15003 14th Avenue SW, Burien WA 98166
Ticket Deadline: March 6, 2025
Online Auction: March 16 – March 23, 2025
Event Website:

Join Us in Making a Difference!

For tickets, donations, and auction participation, visit https://auctria.events/hhspringfling2025.

### Media Contact:
Maryam Mirnateghi
Canna West Seattle
maryam@cannaws.com (206) 696-9240

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Seattle’s new police chief plans Q&A in West Seattle
March 4, 2025 5:07 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle police

(Seattle Police Department-provided photo from January)

New Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes will make his first public community-meeting appearance in West Seattle two weeks from tonight. The Southwest Precinct is relaunching its Precinct Advisory Council, a group that will now have open-to-all meetings, unlike its previous incarnation. First one will be at 6:30 pm Tuesday, March 18; the precinct’s Crime Prevention Coordinator Jennifer Satterwhite says that in addition to a speech and Q&A with Chief Barnes, “We will be introducing our new SWPAC Community Chairperson, and our SWPAC Community Leads, representing our various neighborhoods and community organizations.” This will be in the community room on the west side of the precinct, off the public parking lot, 2300 SW Webster.

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BIZNOTE: ‘Sweet 16’ anniversary for West Seattle’s Darling Sugar
March 4, 2025 3:10 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

We’ve received several anniversary announcements for local independent businesses – here’s the first one, from Darling Sugar proprietor Vanessa Foley DeLong:

I wanted to announce that Darling Sugar Inc. will be celebrating its 16th anniversary as a West Seattle business! It’s been a wonderful 16 years and we are looking forward to many more. In the spirit of our Sweet 16, I’d like to let our community know that in March and April we have Happy Hour all day every Saturday, ANY type of bikini sugaring is $10 off! In May, June, and July, when clients bring in a box of tampons or maxipads, they will be entered into a raffle for a Kelley Baker eyebrow color palette (value over $150). We will donate all the supplies to a local women’s shelter. Every box is an entry! Schedule appointments online here.

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ROAD WORK ALERT: Here’s what’s about to happen in South Alki to prepare for overflow-preventing generator project
March 4, 2025 1:37 pm
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 |   Utilities | West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

A county-operated pump station in South Alki is getting a standby generator so that power outages won’t lead to overflows. Some preparatory work near the 63rd Street Pump Station will start as soon as next Monday (March 10), and since beachgoers (and other Alki Point Healthy Street users) will need to know, as well as the residents who’ve likely already been notified, we’re publishing this notice about it:

King County will be digging holes to locate underground utilities … Crews will use a truck to dig up to 42 holes, about 12 inches wide and up to 9 feet deep each. After this work is complete, the holes will be filled in and the street will be repaired with temporary asphalt patches. This work helps us verify sewer, water, and gas utility lines before we start the main construction project.

King County will also replace three concrete panels along Beach Drive SW, adjacent to the 63rd Avenue Pump Station to meet Seattle Department of Transportation requirements. To ensure everyone’s safety, please do not approach the crews while they are working.

(Utility-locating work route)

SCHEDULE AND DATES

-Utility locating work is expected to begin as early as March 10 and take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete.

-Concrete slab replacement work is expected to begin as early as May and take approximately 4-8 weeks to complete.

LOCATION

Utility-locating work will start at the 63rd Ave Pump Station and follow the route marked with red dots, ending at the Alki Wet Weather Treatment Station (Alki WWTS). See map above for approximate route.

Concrete panel replacement work area is located near the intersection of Beach Dr SW and SW Spokane St. See Figure 2 for approximate work area.

(Concrete panel replacement work area)

ABOUT THE PROJECT

This clean-water project will ensure the 63rd Ave Pump Station has reliable power to help prevent stormwater and wastewater from overflowing into your neighborhood and Puget Sound. We will install conduit under the road along the dotted line in Figure 1. This work will involve excavation and lane closures.

Once construction is complete, all work areas will be restored to meet City of Seattle requirements and standards, including improved pedestrian ramps at Beach Dr SW and 64th Ave SW.

2025 Construction Overview

-March to May – Utility locating & concrete panel replacement work.
-Beginning as early as May 2025, crews will trench in the street to route the conduit starting from 63rd Ave Pump Station toward the Alki WWTS. Trenching and conduit installation is estimated to be completed by Fall 2025.

2026 Construction Overview

-The installation of the generator at the Alki WWTS may begin as early as Fall 2025 and is estimated to completed by Fall 2026.
-Beginning as early as May 2026, crews will construct the transformer vault and cabinet at the 63rd Ave Pump Station. -This project is estimated to be completed by Fall 2026.

For more details on the work schedule starting as soon as next week, see the flyer here.

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READER REPORT: Cookie customer helps Girl Scouts ‘bring some light and joy to West Seattle’
March 4, 2025 12:12 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle people

As we’ve been mentioning daily, it’s cookie-selling season for Girl Scouts, and dozens of local Scouts will be out again this afternoon doing just that. One troop leader sent us the story of a surprising sale last weekend, a story she hopes will “bring some positive news to our neighbors instead of just the scary stuff.” Here’s the story behind the photo you see above:

This past Saturday, 3/1, Troop 40028 was selling our Girl Scout cookies in front of Easy Street when a local West Seattle resident approached and said he “wanted to buy out our Booth.” Our Troop has been selling cookies for 6 years and we have never had this happen; make no mistake, this resident was drawn in by our excitement, enthusiasm, and spunk (we love selling cookies and talking to people). This man then proceeded to explain that all these cookies weren’t for him but rather he wanted us to hand them out to people as a gift. Our excitement went into overload; our girls had so much fun giving away boxes to our West Seattle neighbors! This West Seattle hero came back to our Booth about an hour later with “one more surprise” – as a frequent diner and supporter of Easy Street Records, Scott Scrivner, asked if he could purchase Easy Street merchandise for our Girl Scouts!

I asked Scott why he was being so kind and generous. He explained that the girls brightened his day and inspired him. Scott went on to explain that now more than ever, we have to show that there is kindness and good people and we need to bring some light and joy to West Seattle.

We hope that this story serves as a reminder of the kind and generous people that live in our community and inspires others to do good and help each other.

For our Troop, this was very meaningful; in our 6 years as Girl Scouts we have given time and cookie funds to support Mary’s Place, Girl Scouts of Western Washington, Senior Living Facilities, and (SFD Station) 37. We do park cleanups and we mentor younger Girl Scouts. Giving back is at the core of our Troop values and this moment felt like the community was giving our daughters a big thank you for their efforts. Thank you to Scott Scrivner (honorary Troop Member) for your kindness with our community and for making this day so special for our girls. This is a cookie season we will never forget.

—Jess McDonald & Robin Graham (Troop Leaders) & the Girls and Families of 40028.

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Mardi Gras at Circa, Southside Revolution Roller Derby skate-a-thon, Westside pizza benefit, Rogê at Easy Street, more for your West Seattle Tuesday
March 4, 2025 9:54 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Sunrise photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Lots happening for your Tuesday – here are your possibilities, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-timer.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Lunch meeting, noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW). Program is about tea! Details in our calendar listing.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

DINE OUT FOR WESTSIDE: 4-9 pm, Mioposto in Admiral (2139 California SW; WSB sponsor) is donating part of the proceeds to the Westside (School) Family Association – details in our calendar listing.

MARDI GRAS AT CIRCA: It’s Fat Tuesday and you can celebrate tonight at Circa (2605 California SW; WSB sponsor)!

Tonight for Mardi Gras we have a full special menu plus our regular menu and are slinging hurricanes all day and night. Crawfish pie, King Cake, grits, and lots more. Decor and music to match! Happy Mardi Gras, West Seattle!!

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTHS: This year’s Girl Scout Cookie in-person sales continue today, after school! Go here to look for a cookie booth near you – multiple troops are selling at various spots, during various time slots, in West Seattle. (Is your troop out selling cookies? Send a pic – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!)

HOMEWORK HELP: Students can drop in for free help, 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

SOUTHSIDE REVOLUTION SKATE-A-THON: Fundraiser for the junior roller-derby organization, starting at 4:45 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW):

Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby has its annual Skate-a-Thon this Tuesday and Thursday (March 4 and 6). Our skaters will be competing to see how many laps they can skate in 45 minutes, with a few prizes for the skaters who skate the most laps and raise the most money.

This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, with all proceeds going to cover travel expenses. The goal is to keep the sport accessible by keeping our dues lower and covering most travel costs. You can either donate a flat amount in the name of a skater you know or donate to the league as a whole at southside-revolution.square.site.

Our Rebels and Rivals travel teams recently returned from a successful tournament in Santa Cruz, February 21-23, in which the Open division Rebels team went 3-0. (They are now 5-1 on the season.) They will return to Santa Cruz for another tournament in late April.

Schedule today: 4:45-5:30 pm Cadets, 6:15-7 pm Rebels and Rivals.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

TOASTMASTERS 832: Join them online at 6:30 pm to work on your leadership and communication skills. Our calendar listing explains how to get the link.

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

OPEN MIC: Signups at 6:30, music at 7 at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).

(added) ROGE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Brazilian singer Rogê performs at Easy Street (4559 California SW) tonight at 7 pm, free, all ages.

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group event at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has details on signing up before you go.

BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! – Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 6: Six trivia options for Tuesday night – 7 pm trivia with Amelia at Future Primitive‘s Beer Bar on Alki (2536 Alki SW) … The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) … and Trivia Tuesdays at Christos on Alki, 7:15 pm (2508 Alki SW).

Hosting an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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SCHOLARSHIPS: Application time for two offered by Rotary Club of West Seattle
March 4, 2025 9:05 am
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 |   Rotary Club of West Seattle | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Local students looking toward college have four weeks to apply for scholarships offered by the Rotary Club of West Seattle. Here’s the announcement we were asked to share:

West Seattle Rotary Scholarships – Applications Due April 1st!

High school seniors in Seattle — don’t miss this opportunity! The Rotary Club of West Seattle is offering two scholarships to help students pursue higher education.

The Gambriell Scholarship

Open to students across Seattle, with preference given to West Seattle residents and those facing financial hardship. This scholarship supports students who may not otherwise be able to attend college.

The Past Presidents’ Scholarship

Applicants must either reside in West Seattle or graduate from a West Seattle area school this year.

Go here for application information: westseattlerotary.org/scholarships

For questions, students can reach out to Gina Topp at gina@topp.law.

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TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER, ROAD WORK: Tuesday info; Fauntleroy/Oregon crash
March 4, 2025 6:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

7:59 AM: South/westbound Fauntleroy is blocked at Oregon because of a crash for which SFD initially sent a “rescue extrication” response. Most of those units were quickly cleared.

8:08 AM: The nearest traffic camera shows the lanes headed toward the bridge remain open past the crash scene.

8:15 AM: Police just told dispatch they’ve reopened all but one south(west)bound lane of Fauntleroy at the scene.

8:44 AM: All lanes reopened.

Earlier:

6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES + TIME-CHANGE COUNTDOWN

Forecast – rain expected, high around 50. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:43 am and 5:59 pm. Five more days until we “spring forward” an hour on Saturday night/Sunday morning.

ROAD WORK UPDATE

-The 35th/Edmunds sinkhole utility work is done, per SPU, and the asphalt patch is temporary.

ROAD CLOSURE NOTE

-If you missed it last night, here’s why SW Myrtle is closed around the clock between 34th and 35th for a few more days.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular schedule. Note that the NB California/Fauntleroy stop is scheduled to be closed all week because of “construction,” with riders told to use a temporary California/Graham stop instead. On Monday, this work closed a northbound travel lane too.

Water Taxi – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V serving as the “bonus boat.”

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: Besides the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

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FOLLOWUP: Cameras to crack down on vehicle noise? Legislature hasn’t hit the brakes so far
March 3, 2025 11:56 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

That’s Seattle Channel video of today’s City Council briefing meeting, which – as is usual this time of year – included an update on proposed state legislation that the city is watching. Among the bills mentioned today: HB 1423, which would allow cities to try out vehicle-noise-enforcement cameras. District 1 Councilmember Rob Saka has taken extra interest in this one because of the issues on Alki and Harbor Avenues, so he asked for extra details. The council’s Legislature-focused staffers told him the bill was still alive, but with some changes, including redefining it as a potential pilot program expiring in 2028, adding various reporting requirements for cities that try it, and limiting it to cities of a current size (Seattle would still qualify). Meantime, Alki Community Council president Charlotte Starck sent a bulletin to other community advocates tonight urging wide support for HB 1423 and its counterpart SB 5417, as well as requesting signatures on this new Change.org petition.

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BIZNOTE: Heartwood Law + HomeStreet Bank = drawing today, free workshop Thursday
March 3, 2025 9:40 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Every month, HomeStreet Bank (WSB sponsor) in The Junction showcases a local business or organization, and ends the month with a drawing for a prize contributed by the showcase subject, with entries open to all branch visitors during the month.

Today, Jessica Webb of Heartwood Law visited the branch to wrap up her firm’s turn in the spotlight, and to join HomeStreet’s Andrew Tento in drawing the winner of a “family night basket” she put together with items from treats to games. This Thursday (March 6) at 5 pm, she’ll return to the branch (4022 SW Alaska) for another giveaway of sorts – a free presentation where you can learn about “Estate Planning 101.” It’s important information everyone should know, from health-care directives to powers of attorney – just show up to learn.

Meantime, the March spotlight at HomeStreet will shine on the Southwest Seattle Historical Society as it prepares for its April 11th gala.

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FOLLOWUP: Storm-damaged school flagpole keeps SW Myrtle closed. Here’s the plan of action
March 3, 2025 7:50 pm
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 |   High Point | Safety | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | West Seattle weather

(WSB photo, looking southwestward toward school and flagpole from 34th/Myrtle)

In our windstorm coverage last Tuesday, we mentioned that Our Lady of Guadalupe School had closed SW Myrtle between 34th and 35th – usually just a school-hours closure – because the stability of its flagpole was in question. The street has remained closed, and taped off, since then, while OLG determined whether the flagpole had to come down. Tonight, we checked back in, and the answer is “yes.” Dave from OLG tells WSB, “The pole needs to be taken down and we think that will occur on Thursday or Friday, and we will open the road at that point.” He says the flagpole eventually will be replaced.

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UPDATE: Here’s where you’ll find a Seattle Parks egg hunt in West Seattle this year
March 3, 2025 6:02 pm
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 |   Delridge | Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from 2022 egg hunt at Delridge Community Center)

MONDAY: Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday, which means Easter (April 20) is about a month and a half away, so egg-hunt season is approaching too. Seattle Parks published its citywide list of community-center egg hunts today, and so far they’re planning one in West Seattle – (updated) 10 am Saturday, April 19, at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW). We’re watching for announcements of others at non-Parks venues and will add those to our calendar too, once we get word of them.

ADDED TUESDAY: Parks tells us they’ve added one more West Seattle hunt to the list – High Point Community Center, also on April 19. The start time for that one and Delridge will be 10 am.

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ORCAS: Southern Residents headed toward this area
March 3, 2025 4:40 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | Whales

For four weeks, transient orcas – the ones that are NOT considered endangered – have been in the area (including that thrilling appearance within feet of West Seattle’s shore on Sunday). Now, Kersti Muul reports, Southern Resident Killer Whales have reappeared in central Puget Sound- J-Pod whales, including calf J62, were southbound, seen approaching Fay Bainbridge State Park, at last report. That’s still a ways north of here, so this is early heads-up depending on how fast they’re traveling. Please let us know if you see them!

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Learn about learning at South Seattle College! Open house next week
March 3, 2025 4:07 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Thinking about continuing your education – with a class, or a full certificate/degree program, or other career pathway? South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) is ready to show you what’s possible! Here’s the announcement of next week’s open house, and more:

South Seattle College will open its doors to prospective students and their families on Tuesday, March 11 from 3:30 to 6:30 PM for its annual Discover Open House. There will be campus tours, program presentations, opportunities to speak with faculty and advisors and more. Information on admissions, financial aid and other student resources will also be provided. Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP. Learn more about the Discover South Seattle College Open House.

Located in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle, South Seattle College offers a variety of opportunities to help our community members reach their educational and career goals. Options at South include career training, college transfer and applied bachelor’s degrees, plus short-term training and personal enrichment courses.

The open house is part of the Discover Seattle Colleges events series happening March 3-13. The first series includes four online events exploring academic programs and career pathways at Seattle Colleges (including South Seattle College, Seattle Central College and North Seattle College). Furthermore, those interested in apprenticeships and skilled trades can attend the Discover South Seattle College Georgetown Open House on March 12. The Georgetown Campus Open House will also feature a Clean Water, Sustainable Building, and Green Jobs Symposium, hosted in collaboration with the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks – Wastewater Treatment Division and South Seattle College’s Sustainable Building Science Technology program. Interested participants are invited to attend all events. See the full schedule and sign up at seattlecolleges.edu/discover.

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