West Seattle, Washington
10 Friday
From Tina in Gatewood, a report outside the usual lost-and-found bounds:
We live on the 3500 block of SW Ida and have a few bee boxes. Our bees swarmed today and before the beekeeper could collect them, they flew off. If anyone sees the swarm, we would love to get them back home.
If you see the swarm, let us know and we’ll connect you.
Thanks for continuing to send West Seattle bird photos! We’ve gathered a few for this gallery. Above, Dan Ciske‘s view of Brant in the sunset; below, Robin Sinner photographed them earlier in the day:
Robin also shared this photo of a Barrow’s Goldeneye:
Leucistic (“caramel”) Crows turn up in West Seattle from time to time – Mark Rhea photographed this one:
Here’s a more conventionally colored one, courtesy of K. Smith:
K. also sent this unidentified bird (do you recognize it?):
And we have more recent views of the baby Anna’s Hummingbirds that recently fledged at West Seattle Nursery (WSB sponsor) – from Suzanne Krom:
And from Jerry Simmons:
Again, huge thanks to everyone who shares photos, from birds to breaking news and beyond – westseattleblog@gmail.com or (when urgent) text 206-293-6302 – thank you!
(Photo from Westcrest compost giveaway last year)
Another chance to pick up free compost in West Seattle! Here’s the announcement sent to us to share with you:
GROW will be sponsoring a FREE compost event at Westcrest Garden P-Patch (9000 8th SW) on Saturday, April 11, from 10 AM to 2 PM or until compost runs out. Seattle Public Utilities and the Department of Neighborhoods have worked together with us and the Westcrest P-Patch community team to supply the neighborhood with up to 60 yards of compost. Bring a bucket and a shovel if you have one.
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A texter sent this photo with word that this bicycle has been “where Hudson becomes Jacobsen” for at least a few days.
As we’ve been reporting, the City Council is reviewing the next phase of upzoning, the “Centers and Corridors” proposal. Mayor Katie Wilson says she wants upzoning to go further than currently outlined – “taller, denser, faster” – but that would start with Phase 3, while what’s before the council now is Phase 2. Whatever your opinion, tomorrow (Monday, April 6) is the next major all-day hearing, and you can comment in person or remotely. Here’s the council’s reminder with the basics on how to participate:
The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan, chaired by Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2), will host the first public hearing for Phase 2 of the Comprehensive Plan on Monday, April 6, with separate sessions for remote and in-person public comment.
*Remote public comment will be at 9:30 a.m. Registration to provide remote public comment will be open from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The hearing will continue until all signups have had the opportunity to speak.
*In-person public comment will begin at 3 p.m. In-person public commenters can sign up outside of the Council Chamber from 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The hearing will continue until all signups have had the chance to speak.
More information can be found on the agenda for the April 6 Comp Plan Public Hearing. Additional information can be found on the City Council’s Comprehensive Plan webpage.
To see what, if any, changes are currently proposed for your neighborhood (or elsewhere), you can use the city’s interactive map.
11:08 AM: Police and fire are headed toward the Harbor/California vicinity for a report that a man has been stabbed near Salty’s. One person has been detained in connection with this. The victim is reported to be a man stabbed in the neck but “alert and conscious.” Updates to come.
11:12 AM: Responders have announced “suspect in custody.” Initial reports are that this started as a “fight in a car … south of Salty’s.”
11:18 AM: Some of the SFD units are being dismissed.
11:36 AM: Police remain on scene investigating (they were looking for witnesses – incident number is 26-92773); we’re checking with SFD re: the victim’s status.
11:58 AM: The suspect, a woman, is being taken to jail.
2 PM: The wound apparently wasn’t life-threatening, because this is the reply we received from SFD spokesperson Kaila Lafferty when we asked for patient information: “Crews were dispatched to a report of a stabbing. They arrived on scene and the patient refused care. We don’t have patient information because no one was treated.”
11:30 PM: Police replied late tonight to our request for an update with this summary:
On April 5th at 11:00 a.m., dispatch received reports of a stabbing in the 1900 block of Harbor Avenue Southwest. A 31-year-old woman jabbed a 34-year-old man in the back of the head with the backside of what appeared to be a toothbrush. The man suffered a scratch and would not let officers or Seattle Fire Department medics provide aid (he put a bandage on his own head). Officers saw dried blood, but he was not actively bleeding. He was not transported to the hospital and refused any further care. The investigation revealed that both individuals appeared to be intoxicated and there was an altercation before the assault. The male was very uncooperative and was released from the scene. The woman was booked into KCJ for DV assault four.
(Seen in Genesee Hill area – photo by Janelle Otterholt)
Here’s the event lineup for your Sunday, a relatively quiet day, but some events ARE on, as listed on our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
SUNRISE SERVICE ON THE BEACH: As they do each year, the three local UCC churches gather at Alki for a 6:15 am sunrise Easter service – look for a bonfire near 59th/Alki.
SUNRISE SERVICE AT FOREST LAWN: Also an Easter Sunday tradition,6:30 am at Forest Lawn (6701 30th SW) with members of the West Seattle Ministerial Association.
OTHER EASTER SERVICES AND EGG HUNTS: Here’s the list we’ve been updating with what we heard from local churches.
PASSOVER … continues through Thursday (April 9).
CLOSED TODAY: Circa (WSB sponsor) … Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor) … Junction Hardware … Husky Deli … Target … Anyone else? Text us at 206-293-6302 so we can add … thank you!
SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: The Westies Run Club is meeting at Olympia Coffee at 9 am today for a today’s Sunday Funday run. (3840 California SW)
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at the new location of The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open as usual every Sunday year-round on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in early spring produce-and-products season – roots, greens, microgreens, peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, beans, garlic, apples, more – and an abundant selection of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, fresh- and pre-prepared foods, nuts, condiments, pasta …
WEEKEND SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), sing to hits of the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and enjoy a buffet breakfast.
FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to find it at, and borrow it from, the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)
FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-4 pm at Southwest Library, registration required – check for openings. (9010 35th SW)
WEST SEATTLE RESIST: Regular weekly West Seattle Resist Sunday sign-holding event, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. South of Farmers’ Market. (California SW and SW Alaska)
EASTER PHOTO BOOTH WITH BUNNIES … the rabbits from Special Bunny will be at Republic of Cider in SODO (2960 1st Ave. S.) 1-4 pm.
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re invited to hang out this afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)
SIP AND SCULPT: 6 pm, new art-making event at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).
LIVE AT TIM’S: 7 pm Sunday night all-ages show at Tim’s Tavern, with School of Rock adult alumni. (16th SW & SW 98th, White Center)
BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight late-night tea service with host Jack Sanders, RSVP here. (4547 California SW)
SCREAM CLUB SEATTLE: Monthly gathering – meet at the northernmost picnic shelter on the Lincoln Park shore at 7 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, and you can win prizes! (4302 SW Alaska)
LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm live jazz, with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).
Organizing, or helping with, an event that we could add to the WSB community calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Just in from a reader:
Just saw someone attempting to steal a catalytic converter at SW Brandon and 45th Ave SW – we shined our brights on them and they ran down the street. Dressed in all black, two people. They ducked into a yard . People in the neighborhood behind West Seattle Nursery should be aware.
(Former location of memorial in front of evergreen bush)
As volunteers from A Cleaner Alki were working hard at Duwamish Head, edging, raking and weeding this week at Luna/Anchor Park, all that activity raised a question from a passerby: What happened to the longtime memorial in remembrance of a double murder that was discovered there in 2020?
We checked in with Seattle Parks and Recreation spokesperson Christina Hirsch for the answer:
“Seattle Parks and Recreation is aware of the memorial at Anchor Park. As part of site maintenance and cleanup, staff removed the items yesterday. All materials were carefully collected and are being securely stored.
We have been in contact with the victim’s family, and they plan to retrieve the items. The family has also expressed interest in working with SPR to explore new, permitted ways to honor the family member moving forward.”
The memorial, for Jessica Lewis and Austin Wenner, has been at the park for more than 5 years, after they were murdered by their landlord, Michael Dudley. He is serving a 46+ year sentence for killing them and trying to conceal his crime by putting their bodies in suitcases.
(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)
What just might have been the biggest crowd at a West Seattle egg hunt today was lined up and waiting before the start of the event presented by Bethany Community Church and community partners at the Highland Park Elementary playground.
The Easter Bunny was even there to greet the estimated 500+ kids:
Egg-hunting of course was a thrill all its own:
The little ones also got to frolic in a sort of ball-pit setup:
And bubbles!
The Highland Park Corner Store‘s famous Tip Top Ice Cream was part of the fun:
The remaining West Seattle egg hunts are smaller ones held in conjunction with some of tomorrow’s Easter services.
6:02 PM: SFD was sending a ‘rescue extrication’ response to a reported car-on-side crash near Louisa Boren STEM K-8 at Delridge/Juneau, called in by an SFD engine – but the engine crew asked that it be downsized because the driver is out of the vehicle. They’re asking police to investigate whether it was a hit-run because they can’t find the reported second vehicle possibly involved.
6:09 PM: Added screenshot of crash-scene vicinity from nearest SDOT traffic cam, but the crashed vehicle itself appears to be out of view. No description of that possible second vehicle. (Update: Police have described the on-side vehicle as a pickup truck.)
6:20 PM: The live traffic camera does show that Delridge is currently blocked both ways at the scene.
6:28 PM: Police are reopening the southbound side of Delridge.
7:03 PM: They just reopened the northbound side too.
9:36 PM: We asked SFD about injuries. Spokesperson Kaila Lafferty tells us, “Crews were dispatched to the 5900 block of Delridge Way SW for a report of vehicle collision with one vehicle on its side. The response was quickly downgraded because the patient was able to exit the vehicle with assistance from bystanders before our crews arrived. The patient was an approximately 53-year-old male in stable condition. The patient was transported to the hospital by AMR.”
PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG
West Seattle High School gets baseball bragging rights again this year with last night’s “West Cup” victory over Chief Sealth International High School, 5-1 at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex. Wildcats pitcher Brady Stenberg got the win with 12 strikeouts:
Here are other scenes from the game, photographed by Oliver Hamlin for WSB:
(WSHS’s Cole Williamson celebrates on second base)
(Sam Popelka pitches for Chief Sealth)
(WSHS’s Lincoln Scott hits an RBI double, one of his three hits on the night)
(Chief Sealth’s Oliver Clark celebrates reaching third base)
(WSHS’s Lincoln Scott on second base after hitting a double)
(WSHS’s Keaton Gunner slides into third base)
(Chief Sealth’s Nevin Pivar throws a pitch)
(WSHS pitcher Stenberg celebrates strikeout ending the fifth inning)
After last night’s win, the Wildcats had a quick turnaround to today’s game vs. Issaquah HS at T-Mobile Park, which they lost 9-1. They play Seattle Academy at 3:30 pm Monday (April 6) at Delridge Playfield; the Seahawks’ next local game is at 5 pm Wednesday (April 8) vs. Garfield at NCSWAC.
Photojournalist Oliver Hamlin, at the Delridge Community Center egg hunt this morning for WSB, reports it was all over in five minutes! Five fun minutes, of course:
Above, that’s two-year-old Kai reaching for an egg on the tennis courts … below, 10-year-old Adele posing with her prize, an Easter basket filled with treats and toys. Kids who found the secret egg in each age group were awarded the basket.
Delridge was one of three city-run community centers in West Seattle that hosted egg hunts this year – also including High Point (concurrent with Delridge at 10 am today) and Hiawatha (which had a “flashlight egg hunt” for teens and tweens Friday night).
“Come plunder the treasures of a general contractor’s storage unit.” That’s from the description of one of the most recent registered sales for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day for 2026, now five weeks away – 9 am-3 pm Saturday, May 9. (Some sales might start earlier and/or end later – that’s up to sellers – but the official time span is 9 am to 3 pm.) This is the fourth day of our three-week registration window for WSCGSD, with more than 140 sales signed up so far (another recent registrant promises “rad stuff!” and the variety of items sellers are offering in the listings we’ve previewed runs from comics to cookware to cribs, furniture to fashion, much more). If you’re ready to register a sale – here’s where to go. As always, the map and sale list will be ready to preview one week in advance, so that’s just four weeks away. (That’s when you’ll read more creative descriptions, including, “The sale you wish you went to first!”)
(WSB photos)
It’s easier than hunting for eggs – finding deals at today’s Ski and Boat Swap sale at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor). This year they’ve added snow gear to the annual pre-boating season swap, so whatever you’re looking for in those outdoor-sport worlds, chances are you’ll see it here.
It’s a one-day-only sale, on now and continuing until 5 pm today.
You’ll find Mountain to Sound at 3602 SW Alaska.
(Rainbow photographed this past Thursday by Jerry Simmons)
We start today’s highlights with the Saturday egg hunts:
DELRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER (4501 Delridge Way SW), 10 am, presented by Seattle Parks
HIGH POINT COMMUNITY CENTER (6920 34th SW), 10 am, presented by Seattle Parks
NO LINCOLN PARK EGG HUNT: Here’s the explanation, in case you didn’t see the story when we published it
HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND (1012 SW Trenton), with Bethany West Seattle and community partners, 11:30 am
OUNCES (3809 Delridge Way SW), with egg hunts plus a visit from real bunnies, noon-5 pm, details and schedule in our calendar listing
(added – thanks for the tip) ROXHILL PARK (29 SW and SW Barton), presented by Trueliving Church, noon-2 pm
Now the other Saturday highlights, as usual mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar (if we’re missing something, text info ASAP to 206-293-6302):
HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Here’s our list of what’s planned at local churches we’ve heard from.
PASSOVER CONTINUES … through Thursday (April 9).
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: At West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor), you’re invited to join the Saturday 8 am free group run.
FREE MEDITATION: Get a calming start to your weekend with Heavily Meditated, 9 am free meditation at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
INTRODUCTORY WALK and WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 9:30 am, walk a mile before the 10 am well-being walk (or just show up for that one). Both start from 47th SW and Fontanelle.
MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS’ SKI AND BOAT SWAP: As snow season ends and water season begins, you can shop for gear deals at today’s swap, 10 am-5 pm at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor).
SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am, sing to classics with Trent Von from C89.5: Brunch, Mimosas and Sing-along. Table Reservation includes a Brunch Buffet! (2306 California SW)
SSC GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, open today! New plants in! North end of campus at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor)
MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.
FREE WRITING GROUP: Back to 10:30 am today – free, weekly, in-person, critique-free group resumes today – details including location are in our calendar listing.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), for families with kids up to 5 years old.
ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: First one of the season! 11 am, leaving from the Log House Museum (61st SW and SW Stevens).
FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-3 pm, no appointment needed, with United Way and West Seattle Food Bank at WS Community Resource Center (6516 35th SW).
PRINCESS ANGELINE SPRING TEA: 11 am-1 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse (4705 W. Marginal Way SW).
FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
COMMUNITY WORKOUT CLASS: Monthly event, 11:30 am at CrossFit West Seattle (4200 SW Admiral Way) with coach Denise Griffith.
WSHS BASEBALL AT T-MOBILE PARK: As previewed here, it’s free to watch West Seattle High School face Issaquah HS at noon in the Mariners‘ annual High School Classic at T-Mobile Park (1250 1st Avenue S.)
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open, noon-4 pm (61st SW and SW Stevens).
OPEN HOUSE AND PLANT ADOPTION: Visit Life in the Body (3850 Delridge Way SW) noon-3 pm to learn about the studio and adopt house plants.
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open, with wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
VIETNAMESE HERITAGE CELEBRATION: 1-3 pm at the West Seattle Vietnamese Cultural Center (2236 SW Orchard), all welcome.
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: Open 1-6 pm on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
CELLO RECITAL: 2 pm at The Kenney (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW), all welcome to come see and hear local music students. Free.
LEARN ABOUT CONTAINER GARDENING: 2 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
SINGING RESISTANCE: 3 pm “gathering to sing and connect,” at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW) and a nearby park.
FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in clinic offering short, specific massages at Nepenthe. (9447 35th SW)
MUSIC AT KENYON HALL Sustainable Music Northwest presents Cecil Moses and the SG’s at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 3-6 pm, free, all ages.
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffeehouse (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Circle of Songs monthly unplugged event. Free, all ages.
‘SOUND OF MUSIC’: Opening weekend continues for the West Seattle High School production, 7 pm curtain. (3000 California SW)
MUSIC AT MR. B’S: 7 pm at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), live music with Justin DePaola. No cover, all ages.
LIVE AT TIM’S: Hope’s Birthday: AAIIEE, Insect Man, Loud Flower at Tim’s in White Center, 7 pm, all ages. (16th SW & SW 98th)
MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Soma, Divorced Horses, Anona, $10 cover, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
REVELRY ROOM’S ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND: 9 pm, DJ Mr. Moon himself, with the tunes tonight. (4547 California SW)
SKATE PARTY: 9 pm-midnight at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk & hip-hop, $18 plus $5 skate rental.
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Sing karaoke with Rone at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
Have a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar, where listings are free of charge, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
1:21 AM: The location given for this isn’t entirely clear yet but a car has flipped after going off the embankment at or near the Highway 509 exit to South Cloverdale. The driver is reported to be “outside the vehicle” but seriously injured.
1:32 AM: The SFD log has clarified the location to that exit, and police are closing at least one section of the ramp. The driver is being taken to the hospital.
2 AM: No further updates aside from SDOT arriving to help with scene cleanup. We’ll follow up with SPD and SFD.
10:48 AM: Here’s what SFD spokesperson Kaila Lafferty tells us: “The incident was briefly upgraded to a rope rescue response because the vehicle went down an embankment. Bystanders pulled the patient from the vehicle before our crew arrived, so no rescue was needed. Crews treated an approximately 27-year-old male in serious condition. The patient was transported to the hospital by medics.”
While continuing to raise money for the rebuild of their fire-gutted ex-HQ, Highland Park Improvement Club is also continuing to find creative ways to serve the community at its site. One way. – spring and summer “First Fridays“ – launched the 2026 season tonight.
The El Koreano food truck served up dinner, while DJs Mighty Moss and Rich served up music:
Environmental education and art was courtesy of DNDA:
And Linda Hornberg, with her book “Picture a Garden“:
Hanging out with neighbors was at the heart of it all:
Next First Friday – May 1st, 12th/Holden.
With major decisionmaking just months or maybe even weeks away, Sound Transit has just launched a survey asking for your priorities regarding what to do next as it tries to close a $34 billion shortfall while keeping promises. Here’s how its announcement explains the survey’s goals:
Sound Transit is working to reduce the impact of historic inflation, tariffs, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and other factors on its ability to plan, build and deliver transit to the region.
The agency currently estimates that it will need to close a $34.5 billion funding gap over the next 20 years to deliver what’s outlined in the voter-approved Sound Transit 3 program. ST3 includes light rail extensions to West Seattle, Ballard, Tacoma, and Everett, South Kirkland and Issaquah, and much more.
Sound Transit’s Board of Directors and Sound Transit staff are taking proactive steps to address this long-term financial challenge through a comprehensive agencywide process known as the Enterprise Initiative (learn more about that initiative here). As part of this process, the agency is requesting feedback via a survey from those who live within the Sound Transit District.
This survey is available here.
To catch up on WSB coverage of the West Seattle light-rail plan, scroll this archive.
SIDE NOTE, ADDED SATURDAY: Possibly of historical interest: While reviewing long-ago coverage for a KUOW interview we recorded Friday, we happened onto these ST survey results from 2015, one year before ST3 went to voters.
If you live in the Fauntleroy-area neighborhood where Seattle City Light is working on long-needed underground repairs and updates, Brace Point, you’ve probably closely followed their progress. For those who haven’t, here’s the latest of SCL’s periodic updates:
Seattle City Light contractors continue to work on the underground electrical infrastructure serving the Brace Point neighborhood. They are installing new duct banks, conduits, cables, vaults, and streetlights. The new infrastructure will help reduce the risk of outages and improve service for residents.
Underground civil construction is approximately 32% complete. Our crews have installed 3,470 linear feet of conduit and 13 underground electrical vaults. We expect to finish most civil construction by the end of 2026. After that, crews will focus on cleaning staging areas and restoring the project area to the same, if not better, condition.
You can reach our team at bracepointcable@stephersonassociates.com or 206-312-0021.
If you would like to talk to a member of the project team in person, you can find us in the upstairs meeting room at the Southwest Branch of the Seattle Public Library on Wednesday, April 8 from 12-1 PM.
Current work areas:
Southwest Brace Point Drive: Crews are working near the intersection of 46th Ave. SW and SW Brace Point Drive.
47th Ave. Southwest: Crews are working north along 47th Ave. SW near the intersection of 46th Ave. SW and SW Roxbury St. Please drive carefully through this intersection and expect changing traffic patterns as the work progresses.
Longer than usual delays: Concrete pours are scheduled to occur on Wednesdays from 8 AM – 2 PM for the remainder of the project. Due to the narrow streets, trucks may have to park in the right-of-way. Please plan for longer than normal delays during these times.
Pedestrian trail: Crews are running new conduit and replacing the streetlight on the trail between 47th Ave.
Southwest to 48th Ave. Southwest. The trail is closed and expected to reopen in mid-April, once crews have finished the foundation for the new light pole. They will restore any areas disturbed by the project to City standards.Upcoming work areas
46th Ave. Southwest: After crews complete work on Brace Point Drive, they will start utility work on the segment of 46th Ave SW between Brace Point Drive and the intersection of SW Roxbury St and 47th Ave SW.
47th Ave. Southwest: This spring, crews will start working near the south end of 47th Ave. SW and work north towards the intersection of SW 98th St.
The work finally started last fall, five years after the originally projected start date.
By Anne Higuera
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
A construction permit is now issued for a Starbird franchise in the Alaska Junction, which is likely to be among the first to open in Washington state. The franchisee, Oregon-based Mehta Investment Group, secured the former location of MOD Pizza in the Whittaker development (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW) over the winter and then turned around a permit in a little more than 2 months. The other fried-chicken franchise slated for the Junction, Dave’s Hot Chicken, is still in the midst of permitting for their location at 4706 California Avenue SW in the former Haymaker space, where they are still expecting to open in mid-2026.
Starbird is primarily in California, where it’s grown to 17 locations over recent years with what its founder calls “high-quality, chef-driven fast food.” In addition to a different caliber of food, it also runs a little differently, with orders placed via their app or in-store kiosks, though it’s still possible to order from staff in their restaurants. Starbird had a lot of visibility recently with its locations in both San Francisco International Airport and Levi’s Stadium during the Super Bowl. For those boggled by all of the fried chicken options, Starbird differentiates itself with chicken that is never frozen and NAE (no antibiotics ever), and a menu that includes everything from chicken tenders to salads and sandwiches, fries and churros and so many sauces, plus fried veggie options made with Gardenbird plant-based protein.
When the franchise agreement was made with the Mehta group, it happened as franchise agreements were happening in other states, including Colorado, Illinois and Utah. A Denver location was the first to open outside of California in late 2025. The plan for Washington state, when announced in late 2024, was to start opening locations in 2025—a total of 15 in Seattle and 2 in Spokane planned in the coming years, but none so far. The Whittaker location is a little over 2500sf, and the city permit notes the intended installation of a new grease hood exhaust system. A sign permit has also been issued for two illuminated signs, one wall-mounted and one blade sign. Mehta Investment Group was founded by Vin Mehta and is family-run, with a mix of restaurants, hotels and apartments, including every Jack in the Box in Oregon.
PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG
West Seattle High School faculty ran the bases at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex on Thursday after a big softball in – the Wildcats beat the crosstown competitors of Chief Sealth International High School in their annual faceoff. This time, it was a high-scoring slugfest – WSHS 22, CSIHS 9. Photojournalist Oliver Hamlin was there for WSB – here are scenes from the game:
(WSHS’s Lila Whaley hits an RBI double in the first inning)
(Chief Sealth’s Ava Boisoneau throws a pitch)
(Chief Sealth’s Olivia Dunham fields a ball)
(WSHS’s Daeja Piggee high-fives after making it to first)
(WSHS’s Molly Lefkowitz celebrates on second base)
(WSHS’s Stella Eley gets a hit)
(WSHS’s Marina Strange gets a hit)
(Chief Sealth’s Dani Thach pitches)
(WSHS’s Julia Herron on second base)
(Chief Sealth’s Zayda Fischer avoids the tag to score)
(WSHS’s Kaila Ignacio heads home to score an inside the park home run)
(WSHS cheering Ignacio’s home run)
(Chief Sealth’s Triana Tuia fields a ball in play)
(WSHS’s Lucy Malloy pitching)
(Chief Sealth’s Elia Lopez celebrating after a steal)
Tonight the two schools’ baseball teams have their annual showdown, 7 pm, also at NCSWAC (2801 SW Thistle).
12:52 PM: Thanks for the tips about a big police response in Arbor Heights. They’ve converged on a home in the 10400 block of California SW. SFD has a “scenes of violence” response there. Updates to come.
12:56 PM: This was originally reported as a shooting but now confirmed that no one was shot. A person who was in possession of a gun, reported as “walking away,” is being questioned. SFD has been canceled.
MONDAY AFTERNOON: Here’s the SPD summary of what police believe happened:
At 1239 hours, a caller reported he had located an unknown man in his house and had just shot him. Officers responded and located the caller outside with a revolver in his hand. Officers gave him commands to put the gun down and the caller followed the orders. The caller was placed into custody without incident. A search of the residence was conducted and did not locate anyone else inside. One shot had been fired (.22 cal.) inside the residence. The caller was sent to HMC [Harborview Medical Center] for an ITA [evaluation for involuntary treatment], the firearm was collected and placed into evidence.
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