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More of what’s up tonight: “Green stormwater”; candidates’ forum
August 5, 2010 9:29 am
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 |   King Co. Council District 8 | West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar: We’ve already previewed tonight’s Summer Concerts at Hiawatha show (6:30 pm, bring a food-bank donation) – and here are 2 other notable events: If you live in Sunrise Heights or Westwood, be at The Hall @ Fauntleroy at 6 pm tonight for one more chance to find out how your home and neighborhood might be directly affected if the “green stormwater” option for controlling overflows at Barton Pump Station is chosen. Here’s our previous preview, with a map of who’s targeted. And if you’re still making up your mind in the King County Council District 8 race – it’s on the slate for a Seattle League of Women Voters forum downtown (along with state Supreme Court candidates), 7:30 pm, First Baptist Church (Harvard/Seneca).

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Man stabbed, but not seriously hurt
August 5, 2010 7:24 am
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 |   Crime | Delridge | West Seattle news

Just got a little more information on a police/fire “assault with weapons” call early this morning in the 8800 block of 16th SW (map). Scanner traffic at the time, just before 2 am, did not suggest a suspect on the loose, and no details were available then, but we have some now: Det. Mark Jamieson in the SPD media unit tells WSB that police were called about a “disturbance” described as a “loud verbal argument”; then a second call mentioned an “intoxicated” man with a knife outside, “screaming.” Turned out one man had been stabbed in the upper back and arm, resulting in what were called “superficial wounds,” and the suspect was quickly arrested; scanner traffic during the call suggested the suspect might also have had some kind of injury, but Det. Jamieson is still checking on that. 9:54 AM UPDATE: A few more details – the victim is 46; the suspect, 28, and was indeed taken to the hospital for “facial and head wounds” – he is under guard there but once released, Det. Jamieson says, will be booked into King County Jail for investigation of assault and harassment.

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Expanded citywide traffic alert: Blue Angels’ I-90 closures, more
August 5, 2010 7:03 am
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 |   Blue Angels | Not WS but we're mentioning it anyway

(Photo by Christopher Boffoli, after Blue Angels’ arrival Tuesday)
The city’s weekend traffic alert expands to four days this week – today through Sunday – since the I-90 bridge closures for Seafair Blue Angels practices and shows are about to begin. (Today’s practices – with two I-90 closures – are not the official show maneuvers, but rather the “get acclimated to the area” flights.) Also in the alert – though no roads will be closed or blocked – is an Alki event, the Festival of India on Saturday and Sunday. Read on for SDOT’s full alert list:Read More

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Sports notes: Chief Sealth packet reminder; new Pee Wee Fall Ball
August 5, 2010 1:26 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

Two sports notes to share – first, from Chief Sealth International High School athletic director Sam Reed:

Attention Chief Sealth International families: Sports packets are now available for pick-up in the main office down on Delridge. A completed packet must be turned in prior to hitting the practice field later this month (football starts 8/18, while volleyball, girls soccer, cross country and golf tee off 8/23). As part of the packet, students need a current physical (good for two calendar years) from a licensed physician.

Packets can be picked up and returned in the main office, from 9 am-3 pm and running until operations are moved to the new building.

Up-to-date athletic information, including summer practice times, will be published on the school’s website beginning August 9th.

In addition, those that may be in need of some new or updated athletic equipment – make Big 5 your place to shop from August 14th – August 23rd and 5% of your total purchase will benefit Chief Sealth Athletics (must present attached coupon – [click here to get it as a PDF])! Valid at ANY Big 5 store during that time.”

Also this morning: West Seattle Pee Wee Baseball has a new “Fall Ball” league, and signups are under way right now. From Pee Wee president Eric Olson:

We play on Sundays starting August 22nd until October 17th. This is Sandlot Baseball to the core. Kids will get to play with a different team of kids each week. It’s a chance for kids moving up a level to learn the rules of the higher division. As usual, it’s geared toward having fun. We’ve chosen to play on Sundays so we don’t interfere with West Seattle Soccer. To register, go to www.westseattlepeewee.com.

Eric says you have until the end of next week to sign up for Fall Ball.

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Home & car break-ins, plus a bike theft
August 4, 2010 11:56 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Three West Seattle Crime Watch reports – including one with a warning/reminder (and not just the ones you think you’ve heard a million times before). Read on for all three, as reported by those who were hit:Read More

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Hiawatha concert tomorrow night: Bring food – not just for you
August 4, 2010 10:11 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | How to help | West Seattle news

Hundreds of people spread out across the east lawn at Hiawatha Community Center last Thursday night to enjoy the first of this year’s Summer Concerts at Hiawatha, presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association (co-sponsored by local businesses including WSB) – and you’re invited to join the fun again tomorrow night for concert #2: 6:30 pm, with Back Burner onstage playing bluegrass. ANA president Katy Walum says kids can get free face-painting (2 painters will be there!) – the concert of course is free – but tomorrow night, please bring nonperishable food and/or money for the West Seattle Food Bank. Katy shares this note from WS Food Bank’s Anna Guitchounts:

The West Seattle Food Bank would like to thank the Admiral Neighborhood Association, Hiawatha Community Center, and all of the sponsors and community supporters of the Summer Concert Series at Hiawatha Community Center this year. We are very honored to be the recipient of the donations collected at the concert being held this Thursday August 5th. Last fiscal year this agency provided food and other supplies to families in need more than 36,000 times. The support of our community is essential in helping us fulfill this need. We thank you for your support of this event and the West Seattle Food Bank and we look forward to seeing you there!

Here’s our as-it-happened coverage from last Thursday’s concert – and the current forecast for Thursday night.

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2 West Seattle projects to get Neighborhood Street Fund money
August 4, 2010 9:10 pm
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 |   Neighborhoods | Safety | Transportation | West Seattle news

North Delridge and Morgan Junction leaders have just learned that their neighborhoods are winners in the latest round of decisions about who should get a share of city Neighborhood Street Fund Large Projects money. These proposals went through a lot of review, including the local district councils. The decisions just announced will allot $112,000 for crossing improvements – such as striping and signage – at three California SW intersections – at SW Frontenac and SW Othello, as well as, north of Morgan Junction, SW Findlay (see the full proposal here). And $501,000 will be allotted for curbs and rain gardens 25th SW between Brandon and Juneau (see the full proposal here). These are two of 11 projects citywide (here’s the list) that were chosen for NSF money this time around; the mayor and City Council have to sign off on it for next year’s budget, and provided that happens, SDOT says design will likely start this December.

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Wednesday notes: Missing mural; Alki Ave closure; barbecue bye
August 4, 2010 7:52 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

MISSING MURAL: Notice what’s not in that photo? Ken Beres sent it and wondered why the “Press Day” mural had disappeared from the side of 4727 44th SW. We called the nearest office – Terry Gangon‘s insurance agency – and were told the building’s being painted, so the mural (closer look at it here) was removed but will be restored. (Working to find out more specifics bout this.)

ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: Writing about this Friday’s registration party for the Alki Beach 5K Walk/Run to benefit Northwest Hope and Healing, we noticed something new – confirmed by NWHH’s Shari Sewell – this year, Alki Avenue will close for the run, instead of having more than 1,000 people to run on the sidewalk/bike path. She says, “It’s the same route as the WSHS 5k back in May. The closure runs from Alki at 63rd (near the old Pegasus Pizza) to Don Armeni boat launch, from 8 am until 11 am (will re-open earlier if all participants are off the course). Our 5k route turns around at Anchor Park but the police will be directing folks up California Ave off Harbor if they live along the route. There will be one northbound access lane along Alki open for folks who need it.” Again, that’s a three-hour closure the morning of August 29th.

BARBECUE BASH BAGS ALKI: While working ahead on the WSB West Seattle Events calendar, we discovered that the Pacific Northwest Barbecue Association is NOT bringing its Evergreen State BBQ Championship to Alki this fall, though it’s been a fixture for years (here’s our coverage from last year). We e-mailed PNBA president Anthony James to ask why they’re changing the location to Duvall – jump ahead for his reply:Read More

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School news: New principal for West Seattle Elementary
August 4, 2010 5:13 pm
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 |   High Point | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

As part of West Seattle Elementary‘s “transformation plan,” required because it was on the state’s “lowest performing” list, the school had to change principals. We checked with Seattle Public Schools today to see if a new one had been named yet, since WSE’s school year starts early – August 31 – and learned that a letter recently went out to WS Elementary families with the announcement. The new principal is Vicki Sacco, who, the district says, has worked for 15 years in Brevard County, Florida. There are more details on her background in the letter sent to WSE families – read it here. The school website invites families to meet the new principal at a barbecue on August 30th. As for former principal Gayle Everly, news about her next job is expected later this week.

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Update: West Seattle garage fire was arson, no arrest(s) yet
August 4, 2010 2:29 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle fires | West Seattle news

(Photo shared by anonymous contributor)
Just in from Dana Vander Houwen at the Seattle Fire Department, regarding the fire that destroyed a garage in the 5100 block of SW 98th (map) this morning (WSB coverage here):

Fire investigators determined that the garage fire that occurred this morning was intentionally set. They estimated that the damage totaled $52,000. The fire extended to a vehicle and also caused some damage to several nearby structures.

Seattle Fire Department Investigators are working with the Seattle Police Arson Bomb Squad, who will take the investigation from here. We ask that anyone who may have information related to this incident call the Arson Alarm Hotline at 1-800-55-ARSON. If people see any suspicious activity taking place they should call 911 immediately.

No one was hurt, but the smoke could be seen from miles away, and the flames burned so high, they were seen from the Vashon ferry (see the video clip in our first report).

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Video: Seafair fleet parades past West Seattle
August 4, 2010 1:52 pm
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 |   Seen at sea | West Seattle news

ORIGINAL 1:52 PM “SEAFAIR FLEET NOW PARADING PAST WEST SEATTLE” BULLETIN: And downtown next. We’re watching from Duwamish Head. Chopper flyovers too (USCG and TV) Visuals to come!

2:20 PM NOTE: The West Seattle portion of the ship parade is over – HMCS Brandon (710) was the end of the line – but if you’re watching from a downtown window, you probably still have a view. Ship tours are set for Thursday-Sunday; more info here.

3:26 PM: Substituting photo by David Hutchinson atop the story:

The USS Port Royal leads the Seafair Parade of Ships past the Alki Statue of Liberty. In light of recent events, the sentiment expressed by one of the Tribute Plaques installed just in front of the statue becomes even more poignant.

He included the plaque:

3:59 PM: Our video below is a look at the biggest ship in the parade, the USS Green Bay (LPD 20):

It wasn’t listed on the Seafair info page – but we found the US Navy news release with newer information. ADDED 4:45 PM: One of three Canadian Navy ships of the “coastal defense vessel” type, the HMCS Edmonton:

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State flags at half-staff tomorrow for West Seattle’s Jarod Newlove
August 4, 2010 11:55 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle people

The latest notice from Gov. Chris Gregoire‘s office, directing that state buildings fly their flags at half-staff in memory of a fallen hero, is on behalf of West Seattle sailor Jarod Newlove. The governor’s office asks that “all Washington state agency buildings” do this tomorrow until close of business, or first thing Friday morning. Petty Officer 2nd Class Newlove died in Afghanistan last week, and the circumstances remain under investigation; family and friends gathered last night at the SW Athletic Complex/Chief Sealth baseball field in Westwood to remember him. As noted here last Sunday, you can donate online to help his family, including his widow and their two very young children; here’s the link to the website set up by a family friend.

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Followup: Q/A on PCC Natural Markets’ West Seattle remodeling
August 4, 2010 11:07 am
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

After PCC Natural Markets (WSB sponsor) announced yesterday that a remodeling project is about to begin at their West Seattle store – just as the newly set August 21st closing date looms for nearby Admiral Safeway – WSB commenters asked questions. Tom Monahan at PCC procured the answers – read on:Read More

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West Seattle Wednesday: Driving-range meeting; Seafair fleet
August 4, 2010 7:50 am
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 |   Blue Angels | West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

2 highlights from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar: If you’re interested in the new $3.4 million driving range planned for the West Seattle Golf Course, tonight is the first public design meeting, 7 pm at the WSGC (4470 35th SW). … You can watch Elliott Bay for the Seafair Navy Fleet “parade of ships,” after 1 pm (ships/schedule here) … Speaking of Seafair, today’s only scheduled Blue Angels aerial activities are media/VIP flights in #7 this morning.

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Early morning fire guts garage behind home west of Marine View
August 4, 2010 6:34 am
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 |   West Seattle fires | West Seattle news

(Above photo added 7:53 am, shared by anonymous contributor)

In the 5100 block of SW 98th (map), by the water downhill from Marine View and south of Fauntleroy/Endolyne, that fire brought out a big early-morning response – and even a TV chopper. The fire destroyed a garage/storage building behind a home; the house also has a bit of smoke/soot/charring on one corner as a result. Nobody was home; remodeling/renovation appears to be under way at the site. A neighbor’s fence was damaged too. No word yet on how this started; no injuries reported. ADDED 9:11 AM: LB Bryce from Vashon e-mailed WSB to share this video (thank you!), showing how visible this was from the Fauntleroy-Vashon ferry route:

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West Seattle Night Out, report #3: Neighborhood portraits
August 4, 2010 6:28 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle people

One last roundup of photos from Night Out – which, given the many groups of 40/50/more we saw as well as heard about, had thousands of West Seattle participants. All but the last 2 of these photos are by Christopher Boffoli, who went to a few north/central parties to which we’d been invited – then roamed and found more – and gathered neighbors for a group shot at each one. Top photo is from one of the biggest parties, 48th/Dawson, which also had a bike parade:

For the next image, Christopher explains: “47th between Edmunds and Hudson were holding up signs that read
Get Well Betty’ in honor of neighborhood fixture Betty Broughton who was instrumental in planning the block party but who unfortunately was admitted to the hospital (earlier in the day) and could not be there”:

Also west of The Junction, Christopher found a party at Ercolini Park:

49th SW, between Oregon and Genesee:

46th SW, between Genesee and Dakota:

On 40th SW, between Dakota and Genesee:

From that same party, two of the neighborhood kids:

39th, between Dakota and Andover:

Between Beach Drive and the north end of Genesee Hill, you’ll find Hillcrest, whose neighbors have a party so big, there’s even a bouncer for the kids:

Now on to Admiral, where this party was on 46th SW between Hill and Walker:

42nd, between Hanford and Hinds:

And in Alki, from 61st SW between Spokane and Hinds:

Again, all the above photos were by Christopher Boffoli; the next two are from Jason Grotelueschen, at 40th and Hinds, who says their party drew about 50 people: “In the group photo, several of us are lined up from “longest time on the block” on the left (Earl & Sylvia win the prize at 45 years) to “shortest time on the block” (2.5 months) on the right”:

Earl, he notes, sported his name tag in this spot for a while:

P.S. If you’re a Block Watch captain anywhere in WS – make sure you have joined up with the West Seattle Blockwatch Captains’ Network!

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West Seattle Night Out 2010, report #2: More of your neighbors
August 3, 2010 11:30 pm
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 |   Neighborhoods | West Seattle news | West Seattle people

In addition to more photos from WSB photojournalists – we’ve received Night Out photos taken and shared by WSB’ers around the peninsula. Above, shared by Dina Johnson (second from left), taken on what she proclaims, “The BEST block in Highland Park!” Next, from another “Park” neighborhood:

Thanks to Erik for that photo from Upper Luna Park – one of the neighborhoods visited by West Seattle firefighters tonight! Meantime, touring north West Seattle neighborhoods for WSB, Christopher Boffoli found Engine 29 at 57th/Winthrop (Upper Alki):

Ginny Woo shared this next photo of her young neighbors on the front fender of Ladder 11 at a Night Out party in Fauntlee Hills:

Ginny reports, “We had a great block party with a visit from one of West Seattle’s fire trucks, multi-generational attendees, hula hoopers, and jump ropers. Great fun was had as we sipped root beer floats and visited with our neighbors.” Not far from there: While we featured one photo earlier from the big Fauntleroy party at 45th/Henderson – this one tweeted by @sthecaddy has a scenic backdrop:

From Fauntleroy, going diagonal across the peninsula to Pigeon Point on the northeast corner: Cliff DesPeaux visited that neighborhood for WSB, and noted the dishes contributed by dozens:

P-Point’s Pete Spalding sent photos taken by his wife Kerry Hughes – first one, that’s Pete with Southwest Precinct Capt. Joe Kessler;

Next, PP Neighborhood Council co-chair Jim Sander with a game Pete says Jim cooked up for the kids:

Pete says it was “by far (their) largest-ever” Night Out event. Crowd shot:

Cliff DesPeaux took that, as well as this one from a party not far away: In the 4100 block of 25th SW, 8-year-old Kelsea Edwards (right) raced other kids during the block party:

From 34th and Findlay, David and Michelle Parker share photos from their 2-block party – including a neighborhood child eyeing part of the dessert potluck that was a major attraction:

They say at least 50 people showed up. And check the homegrown zucchini bread, urging onlookers to “eat local”:

We’ve got one more report to come, with more neighborhood-party portraits by Christopher Boffoli – he caught so many, even neighborhoods that hadn’t contacted us – ones he spotted while traveling around – they get a report of their own.

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As-it-happened coverage: 2010 Night Out around West Seattle
August 3, 2010 6:07 pm
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 |   Neighborhoods | Safety | West Seattle news

(This report features photos posted as we “toured” – report #2 coming up with more!)

6:07 PM: Let the block parties begin! We’re hitting the road for Night Out 2010 around West Seattle, stopping by some of the parties that folks were kind enough to let us know about. For starters – the setup above is for at the party closest to WSB HQ in Upper Fauntleroy. If we don’t get to yours or you didn’t answer the request for invites, we’re also thrilled to have a photo of what you’re up to – here are all the ways to send it in.

6:27 PM: We’re heading from Fairmount to Hansen’s View, neighborhoods on either side of Providence Mount St. Vincent. Above, a quick shot of the group gathering in Fairmount Community Association leader Sharonn Meeks‘ backyard. Next, we’re stopping at the HQ of the West Seattle Blockwatch Captains Network‘s founders.

6:38 PM: At left in the photo above, with name tags etc., is the always-organized Karen Berge from the WSBCN – co-blockwatch captain for Hansen’s View, south of The Mount. Next, we head into Gatewood.

(next photo added later)

6:53 PM: Actually that one turned out to be more like Morgan Junction. Thanks to Brooks for the invite. They’re expecting a fire-engine visit sometime later – police and fire units do often make the rounds on Night Out! And that group had a couple examples (we’ll add more pix from our travels later – in a hurry and on the go, we’re defaulting to the cameraphone photos we snap first) of true fun in the street: kids scooting and tricycling without risk – great to have that one night a year! Off now a few blocks south. But first – a photo in from a big party southwest of The Junction – Dave shares this photo of neighbors Obie and Rosinia:

(added later) Dave also caught the live neighborhood concert – with a Nirvana cover:

7:09 PM: Just left a party in Gatewood – thanks to Sue for inviting us. There we found a longtime WSB sponsor – John Moore from Northwest Insurance Group (and most recently, the tipster who let us know about the smash-and-grab at The Swinery that turned out to be toward the start of the smash-and-grab “pattern”):

Next stop – Seaview.

7:27 PM: In Seaview, blockwatch captain Melody told us that Erma – with the white hair, background right – is the neighborhood’s original blockwatch captain. She also told us we’d just missed a visit by Community Police Team Officer Kevin McDaniel, who apparently is the only one making West Seattle Night Out visits tonight because of a big case elsewhere in the city that is keeping everyone busier than usual. We’re now en route to Arbor Heights – with a photo to add from Fauntleroy:

Thanks to Fauntleroy Community Association president Bruce Butterfield for sharing the pic! They’re gathering on SW Henderson, between 45th SW and Fauntleroy Way. 7:51 PM: The Arbor Heights party we just visited is the first one since 1996 in a neighborhood near Hillcrest Presbyterian Church. They had a great barbecue going:

Now we’re in Highland Park, 8600 block of 12th SW – thanks to Christie for the invite here. (We have crews in the north and east too and will incorporate their photos in a second report later.) Photo (added afterward):

8:15 PM: We’re moved to North Delridge. We’re checking out the 25th/Findlay party (photo added):

And just before arrival, got this 26th/Juneau shot from Betsy Hoffmeister:

That’s Southwest Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator Benjamin Kinlow on the right.

8:26 PM: From the aforementioned 25th/Findlay party (thanks to Sabrina for permission to stop by) – the impromptu sound system they’re using for tunes – iPod, speaker and mixer:

Speaking of music, our next stop is a South Admiral party that’s one of several tonight reported to have bands. But first, the sun’s already set – Chas Redmond sent this photo from outside The Hall at Fauntleroy (not a Night Out party there, instead, the Citizens Advisory Group meeting regarding the Murray Basin Combined Sewer Overflow control project – yes, it’s not ALL about Night Out tonight):

8:49 PM: From the 3700 block of 42nd SW – where the band 4 Outta 5 just finished playing for a big crowd before we arrived after sunset:

(better photo substituted for earlier cameraphone pic)
We’re now checking out two parties in the Fairmount Springs/north-of-Morgan-Junction area – one to which we were invited, another we spotted while parking, which seems to have a police officer visiting.

8:57 PM: We’ve seen a LOT of kids tonight – including babies as little as 2 weeks old. The one we got in this photo (south of Graham, west of Fauntleroy) wasn’t quite that young – but mugged for the camera quite nicely – with Southwest Precinct Lt. Ron Smith alongside:

(added) Across Graham from there, this is the alley party @zeitgeist33 tweeted about. The sign was a nice touch:

The “official” Night Out window of time is running out – though we know a couple parties were planning outdoor movies around 9:30 – meantime, we’ll definitely have another Night Out report later, with some non-cameraphone imagery, not just from our tour, but also from photojournalists Christopher Boffoli (who toured The Junction and points west) and Cliff DesPeaux (who made a couple stops in northeast WS), and from a few e-mailed/tweeted scenes we haven’t published yet. Thanks to everyone who shared word of their parties!

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West Seattle High School Class of 1990 Reunion: Time to RSVP!
August 3, 2010 5:59 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle people | West Seattle schools

Reunion time, if you are a 1990 graduate of West Seattle High School! Noelle Knapp-Lucero wants to get the word out:

The WSHS Class of 90 is holding our 20-year reunion on the weekend of August 20.

We will meet at Rocksport (4209 SW Alaska) on Friday, August 20th, at 7:00 pm. The DJ starts at 9:00. Rocksport would like a headcount, so please let us know if you will be attending (see below for contact info). On Sunday, August 22, we will have a picnic at Lincoln Park. We have reserved tables 23-33 from 11:00-2:00 (see attached map for exact location within the park). There are two grills there and we can bring in our own if we like. To simplify matters, everyone should bring with them whatever they’d like to have for lunch.

We have a Facebook group going called West Seattle High School Class of 1990 – Reunion. Please join us there or contact Noelle Knapp-Lucero at WSHS90@gmail.com with any questions. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Noelle says the sooner the better for RSVPs

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Just two weeks (or so) left for Spokane Street Viaduct lane closure
August 3, 2010 5:16 pm
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 |   Spokane St. Viaduct project | West Seattle news

That’s the word late today from SDOT – the concrete pour for the connection between the existing Spokane Street Viaduct and the new eastbound offramp at 4th Avenue is done, but it has to cure for two weeks before they can put on the finishing touches, then open the ramp and reopen the lane:

Today the contractor working for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) completed the final concrete pour to close the gap between the new eastbound Fourth Ave S off-ramp and the Spokane St Viaduct. The concrete will take approximately two weeks to cure; then crews will place an epoxy coat on the roadway and stripe it.

Please note, during concrete curing the area must be left clear to properly solidify, so crews will not be out on site.

If all goes well, that means the total closure will be closer to four weeks than the “up to six” first predicted.

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Happening now: Delridge Night Market (and Night Out)
August 3, 2010 5:14 pm
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 |   Delridge | Health | West Seattle news

Fruit and juice samples are part of what awaits you at the second Delridge Fresh Food Spot ‘Night Market’, in the north lot of Super 24 at Delridge/Findlay (map) till 8 pm tonight – the samples are free, but fresh produce is on sale too. The first Night Market, as part of transforming Delridge into a fresh-food oasis instead of its current “food desert” status, was held on a Saturday, but this one’s on a special night to link up with everybody out and about for Night Out. Just look for the signs:

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Video: Blue Angels’ arrival at Museum of Flight/Boeing Field
August 3, 2010 3:00 pm
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 |   Blue Angels | West Seattle news

(WSB video of Blue Angels’ flyby before landing at the Museum of Flight @ 3:15 pm today)
ORIGINAL 3 PM REPORT: We are on the second-story balcony at the Museum of Flight, overlooking the Boeing Field runway from which the Blue Angels take off and land during their annual Seafair visit. Semi-official word here at MOF – subject to change, obviously! – is that the latest estimated time of arrival is 3:23 pm. Updates if/when we get them. And visuals once they’re here! P.S. A 787 is about to taxi here, too, bonus for aviation fans. P.P.S. KIRO TV promises a live feed here.

3:24 PM UPDATE: They arrived a few minutes earlier than predicted. We’re uploading the MOF flyby video now. They’ve just finished taxiing into their Seattle HQ “parking” spots on the south side of the MOF.

ADDED 3:44 PM: The flyby clip’s been up for about 15 minutes, and we’re adding one more – the jets taxiing, as seen from the MOF balcony (thanks to MOF for the surprise invite – we’ve never been up there before.)

Back to West Seattle for us – we’ll be on the road for Night Out block-parties coverage in two hours. Meantime, the Blue Angels’ schedule for the rest of the week is here; I-90 bridge-closure info for Thursday-Sunday is here.

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PCC Natural Markets announces West Seattle remodeling project
August 3, 2010 1:26 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Just announced today by PCC Natural Markets (WSB sponsor) – a remodeling project is set to start this month, and will continue through fall, with expected completion around the holiday season, according to PCC’s Tom Monahan. Highlights from the official announcement:

The deli will offer pizza made fresh on-site, a gelato bar, kombucha on draft, self-serve hot foods and a larger soup bar. The deli will continue to feature a variety of salads and entrees, but displayed in new cases and prepared in a remodeled kitchen.

The produce department will be relocated to the east side of the building, bathing the fruit and vegetable displays in natural light from large new windows along California Avenue. The grocery aisles will benefit from a more open layout and design and the meat department will receive a new prep area and feature new display cases.

The classroom will be moved to the southeast corner of the store. The state-of-the-art kitchen classroom will be surrounded in glass, so customers can see the acclaimed PCC Cooks instructors in action. PCC Cooks is an award-winning cooking school offering more than 1,000 classes annually, with plans of offering over 200 classes at the West Seattle store post-remodel.

The outside of the store will benefit from the remodel as well. New seating will be provided for customers and there will be cosmetic upgrades to the exterior.

Energy efficiency will be boosted as well. You can read the full announcement by going to the PCC Natural Markets website.

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