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Rotary Club of West Seattle: Welcoming a new WSB sponsor
November 8, 2024 1:17 pm
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 |   Rotary Club of West Seattle | West Seattle news

Today we welcome the Rotary Club of West Seattle as a new WSB sponsor. Here’s what current president Mark Ward wants you to know about what they do and how you can learn more about becoming part of it:

“Service is the rent you pay for room on this earth.” – Shirley Chisholm

Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million community volunteers who use their passion and energy to work together to create positive, lasting change in their communities and around the world.

You’ll find Rotary Clubs in most cities around the world and in over 220 countries. Our West Seattle Club, one of more than 50 Rotary clubs in the Seattle metropolitan area, was founded in 1947 and today meets at the West Seattle Golf Course clubhouse every Tuesday at noon. Our diverse and inclusive group of about 50 members work together with low ego and high integrity – and we know how to have fun while doing it.

From maintaining the Rotary Viewpoint Park and Totem Pole on 35th Avenue SW that our club established in 1976, to our annual sponsorship of the West Seattle Grand Parade, our club has deep roots in the West Seattle community. We provide tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships every year to West Seattle students, run the annual Pencil Me in For Kids program, organize quarterly street cleanups on Delridge Way with Seattle’s Adopt-A-Street program, and provide senior yard cleanups with the Center for Active Living (formerly the Senior Center). And our annual fundraisers, the Festival of Trees in December and Rainbow Bingo in March, are just around the corner.

Internationally, we’re leading service projects in Guatemala to provide safe cooking stoves to impoverished households, in Costa Rica to provide economic stimulus for small-scale coffee farmers, and we regularly contribute to the Rotary-adjacent humanitarian disaster-relief program ShelterBox that provides emergency shelter to families around the world who’ve lost their homes to disaster or conflict.

As Mother Teresa said, “I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.” If you’re interested in working with us to create positive, lasting change, and network with your West Seattle neighbors in the process, we’d love to have you join us for lunch some Tuesday!

We meet every Tuesday from noon until 1:30 pm at the West Seattle Golf Course Clubhouse, 4470 35th Avenue SW. Please RSVP to to ws_rotary@yahoo.com.

For more information, visit westseattlerotary.org.

We thank the Rotary Club of West Seattle for sponsoring community-collaborative news via WSB!

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SPORTS: West Seattle Rhodies FC introduces head coach
November 8, 2024 12:05 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS & Sports

(Photo courtesy Phil Tavel)

Our area’s new women’s soccer team, West Seattle Rhodies FC, introduced their head coach during last night’s launch celebration at Ounces in North Delridge. Lyndsey Patterson is a 10-year veteran of professional soccer, including the Seattle Sounders Women of the W-League. She played college soccer at the University of Tennessee before turning pro. Her West Seattle team hasn’t been built out yet – they’ll have open tryouts for players whose first matches will be next year. The plan for the Rhodies was first announced almost three weeks ago, brought to you by an ownership team including the women behind West Seattle Junction FC, which played its debut season earlier this year. The Rhodies will play in the USL W League. Their name is the nickname for the rhododendron flower, a symbol of resilience and strength.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: ‘Targeted’ gunfire; pellet attack; prowler
November 8, 2024 11:43 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Three West Seattle Crime Watch reports today:

GUNFIRE INVESTIGATION: Seattle Police have released a summary confirming gunfire in Highland Park early Thursday:

At 0128 hours, SW Patrol responded to caller reporting that her house had been shot in the 8100 block of 13 Ave SW. Officers located bullet damage to two homes and one vehicle. It was clear that one of the homes was intentionally targeted. A search of the area found that no victims were struck by gunfire. Nearby homes had surveillance that showed a shadowy unknown suspect approach on foot and fire from the street. SW Patrol photographed and processed the scene, recovering thirty-three 9mm [casings].

Two reader reports:

PELLET ATTACK: G sent us this note reporting an incident a week ago:

I wanted to share what happened near our house on SW Thistle and 26th across from Sealth HS.

My husband was walking with our two dogs at 10 am on Friday Nov 1st.

He witnessed a male, student-aged, shoot another young male with a pellet/air soft type gun. He didn’t say anything to either males. He walked past one of the teens waiting at the bus stop and had passed him about 10 feet when he was struck in the back of the head and neck with the pellets. My husband turned around to address the teen and his gun was still up pointing at my husband. My husband asked him, ‘Really, come on’ and disarmed the teen and threw the gun over the fence. School security heard the commotion and responded and the school principal also came out. My husband dialed 911 to report.

The security took the teen into school. The police responded quickly to our house and took his information. The officer asked what he wanted the police to do – arrest, talk to, etc. My husband said he wanted his parents to know about this incident but not to arrest him if not warranted. Later we felt he should be arrested after processing the incident. Aside from that, our son is a juvenile detention officer and told us he needed to be arrested.

That hasn’t happened, G says. Meantime, “my husband has talked to another person in the neighborhood that was walking near SWAC and Sealth and was also hit by pellet/airsoft balls. I think it would be useful to the community for this to be shared. As this teen is practicing to use the real firearm – he was so bold as to shoot a person in the back.”

PROWLER: Via text, a quick heads-up: “Had a random person testing my front door on 44th Ave SW and Charlestown,”

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Another flooding cleanup at Easy Street
November 8, 2024 10:08 am
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

(Photo courtesy Matt Vaughan)

10:08 AM: Thanks for the texted tip. The Easy Street crew is cleaning up after flooding again this morning, one month after the indoor deluge that damaged records and clothing. But this time, proprietor Matt Vaughan says, it’s the café, not the record store. Though last month’s flooding was blamed on a pipe from an upstairs apartment, Matt says the source of today’s flooding remains undetermined. The café is closed until cleaned up but he says tonight’s 7 pm in-store performance with Thee Deception is definitely still on.

10:54 AM: Matt clarifies that the flooding was definitely from above – as in, over the café.

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18 possibilities for your West Seattle (and vicinity) Friday
November 8, 2024 9:52 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Alki on Thursday – photo by Michael Rohter)

Here are highlights for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (go there any time to look into the future), First, the Halloween/fall events:

FOOD/CLOTHING DRIVE CONCLUDES: End of the dropoff drive at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW) to benefit students and families served by the Care Center, until 4 pm inside the school.

INDOOR PLAY: Need an indoor place for your little one to play? 10 am-11:30 am, you’re welcome to “Stay ‘n’ Play” at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

SSC GARDEN CENTER: As we get further into fall, season-appropriate plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am-3 pm.

WAREHOUSE SALE: The KAVU outlet store at 9064 Delridge Way SW is having one, 11 am-6 pm today thrugh Sunday.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the home of West Seattle’s history, noon-4 pm. (61st SW & SW Stevens)

QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: 12:15 pm-12:45 pm Fridays. More info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM: 1-6 pm, open in the north lot of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).

INVESTED BENEFIT: Nonprofit that supports kids in local schools invites you to a drop-in fundraiser 3-8 pm at Georgetown Brewery (5000 Denver Ave. S.)

VISCON CELLARS: Season’s just right for the ambience of this cozy tasting room/wine bar, open for wine by the glass or bottle – 5-9 pm – at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

FRIENDSGIVING FOR MODE MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS: 5:30 pm benefit at Emerald City Trapeze A (2702 6th Ave S.) for the North Delridge-based nonprofit, featuring performances by THEM and Brittany Davis. Tickets still available!

SWEET, SWEET MUSIC: Concert and dessert at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), themed “Songs About Time,” 7 pm. $15 at door/kids free.

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 7-9 pm, Songwriters’ Showcase at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

THEE DECEPTION: Live in-store performance at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 7 pm. Free, all ages.

AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7 pm, music 8 pm at The Skylark for Johnny and the Moles, Royal Blunder, The New Triumph. (3803 Delridge Way SW), $10.

AT THE SPOT: Fridays are Live Artist Showcase nights at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.

MAKE IT LOUD: Tonight’s music at Southgate Roller Rink is: Telekinesis, Dumb Thumbs, Sleeping Bag. $5 skates, $18 cover. 21+. (9646 17th SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Hershe tonight! (4547 California SW)

JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).

Are we missing anything? If you have something else to add to our event lists and calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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TICKET TIME: Time to buy yours for ‘The Gift of Dance’
November 8, 2024 9:00 am
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

West Seattle-based nonprofit Seattle Civic Dance Theatre invites you to its holiday show “The Gift of Dance” – and wants you to know that tickets are now available:

Back in August, we told you about tryouts for the 35th annual performance of “The Magical Doll Maker.” Now it’s in rehearsals as part of “The Gift of Dance,” which will be presented at 7 pm Noveber 22nd in the Highline Performing Arts Center (401 S. 152nd in Burien). You can buy $25 tickets through the SCDT website.

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WHALES: Orcas off West Seattle
November 8, 2024 7:45 am
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 |   West Seattle news | Whales

(Added: Photo sent by Nico)

7:45 AM: Orcas are back in our area this morning. Kersti Muul just reported via text that a group is southbound, headed toward Lincoln Park‘s Point Williams (home to Colman Pool), Let us know if you see them!

7:56 AM: She says they’re “spread across the channel … north end Vashon to south end of Blake Island.”

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TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER, ROAD WORK: Friday info
November 8, 2024 6:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, November 8. We’re going into the three-day Veterans Day weekend.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Mostly cloudy, high near 60. Today’s sunrise will be at 7:05 am, while sunset will be at 4:40 pm.

(Sunset photo texted by Richard)

ROAD WORK

*The Admiral Way Bridge seismic project continues; the south half of the bridge is closed, with one lane each way on the north side. Fairmount Avenue remains closed under the bridge.

*The Delridge pedestrian-bridge earthquake-safety project also continues, with narrowing at Delridge/Oregon.

TRANSIT

Washington State Ferries today – Back to regular 2-boat service on the Triangle Route with M/V Sealth as the unscheduled third boat; check here for last-minute changes.

Metro buses today – Regular schedule. They’ll also be on regular weekday service Monday despite the holiday.

Water Taxi today – Regular schedule. Both routes out of service on Monday for Veterans Day.

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; West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras are on this WSB page.

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

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SPORTS: West Seattle High School’s season-ending win
November 7, 2024 8:32 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

At Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex tonight, coach Anthony Stordahl and the West Seattle High School Wildcats ended the football season with a win, 23-20 over Ballard. WSHS ended the season with a winning record – 6-5.

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BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: West Seattle See’s Candies status
November 7, 2024 6:50 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

6:50 PM: Thanks for the texted photo! We reported last month that See’s Candies was returning to Jefferson Square, three years after a seasonal shop there. The company never replied to our followup inquiry but reader Mel sent the pic, noting that the store is stocked and apparently ready to go. On the See’s website, we note the “seasonal” status is confirmed, and Sunday is listed as “open,” 9 am-8 pm. Last “seasonal” See’s shop stayed around through Valentine’s Day.

FRIDAY MORNING: Commenter Shannon says they’re actually open now.

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WEST SEATTLE SCENE: Thriftway’s 2024 Holiday Taste
November 7, 2024 4:50 pm
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

4:50 PM: Three weeks until Thanksgiving. Until 7 pm tonight, you can investigate possibilities for your menu by sampling the annual “Holiday Taste” at West Seattle Thriftway (4201 SW Morgan; WSB sponsor). Both Thriftway’s own deli and multiple vendors are offering food and beverage tastes to help you decide what to serve visitors this holiday season. More pics to come!

5:34 PM: Thriftway’s own menu is being served up in the southeast corner of the store (near the meat/fish) – including smoked-salmon dip, herb stuffing, brined turkey, and Painted Hills beef. Near the organic produce, you’ll find apple chips and peanut butter (CB’s Nuts):

We also noted coffee, kombucha, non-alcoholic wine, chocolate, pie spice, cheese … Just go wander, and don’t miss the coupons and flyers being handed out at the door, including an order form for all or part of Thriftway’s pre-cooked holiday feast. If you order it while you’re at the Taste, you get 10 percent off. P.S. We’ll add event video later.

12:15 AM: Here it is – our videographer roamed for views of happy tasters throughout the store:

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FOLLOWUP: Removing Don Armeni Boat Ramp’s new-but-damaged floats
November 7, 2024 2:35 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

2:35 PM: On Wednesday, we reported that Don Armeni Boat Ramp‘s new floats had to be removed because they needed repairs, just months after installation, in a project that had been planned for more than six years. This morning, our videographer was there as the removal by contractor Bellingham Marine Industries began. Seattle Parks explained in an update last night that “The boat ramp opened in March 2024 and over the past 8 months the hinges between the floats have been failing and the concrete on the floats is spalling and cracking. … BMI will work with Seattle Parks and Recreation on a retrofit design and anticipates the floats will be replaced in early 2025. During this time, the final two floats on the south side dock will also be installed.” The ramp will remain open for launching, but without floats to tie up to.

3:25 PM: Thanks to Stewart L. (above) and Doug Eglington (below) for the later views from Don Armeni showing the removed floats, which Parks plans to store in the parking lot.

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Water break in Arbor Heights
November 7, 2024 1:27 pm
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 |   Utilities | West Seattle news

Thanks to AKM for the report, confirmed by the Seattle Public Utilities water-problem map:

There is an emergency water outage in Arbor Heights on 40th Avenue SW that impacts about 60 people. I noticed no water pressure at my house about 1 hour ago and called Seattle Public Utilities and later checked the SPU outage map, and both sources (human and Internet) confirmed that we are experiencing an emergency water outage. The location of the outage, according to the SPU outage map, is 10218 40TH AVE SW. This is where an old house was torn down and new construction on a small multi-family project has been under way. Another neighbor went down there and also said there is where the water repair is in progress. SPU advised that we not turn on any of the appliances and also not flush the toilets until this problem has been resolved.

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COUNTDOWN: 3 weeks until Thanksgiving. The Hall at Fauntleroy’s free feast is on again this year – here’s how you can attend and/or help
November 7, 2024 11:55 am
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 |   Holidays | How to help | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, Thanksgiving 2023)

Thanksgiving is three weeks away – Thursday, November 28. Once again this year, The Hall at Fauntleroy – operated by DSquared Hospitality – will offer a free feast, open to all. The announcement notes, “The delicious meal, created by Tuxedos & Tennis Shoes Catering Sous Chef Zach Mosely, will include a traditional turkey dinner and all the trimmings, with desserts donated by the community.” No RSVP needed – just drop by The Hall (9131 California SW) between noon and 3 pm on Thanksgiving Day. The Hall also notes, “This event happens with the help of many wonderful volunteers. You can sign up to volunteer or bring a dessert on signup.com.” Or you can drop off donated items – gently used warm clothing, new blankets and socks, and dessert donations – at DSquared’s SODO office at 4105 Airport Way S., Monday, November 25, to Wednesday, November 27, 9 am-3 pm, or on Thanksgiving Day at The Hall, 10 am-1 pm.

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Thriftway Taste, Junction jokes, West Seattle Book Club, ‘Ducks in a Row,’ more for your Thursday
November 7, 2024 10:00 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Fauntleroy scene, photographed by Tom Trulin)

Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Shop fall plants at the center, open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus. Annuals, perennials, sun, shade, natives, edibles, ground covers … wide variety!

DUCKS IN A ROW: It happens to everyone eventually, so why not get your ducks in a row for end-of-life decisions? 1 pm today and the next two Thursdays, West Seattle (Admiral) Library offers a series of presentations, starting with funeral planning,

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for info on where they’re playing today.

STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES: 2:30 pm yoga class at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY ‘TASTE’: The annual showcase of food/beverage possibilities for your holiday entertaining happens 4-7 pm at West Seattle Thriftway (4201 SW Morgan; WSB sponsor).

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: Every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Tandem.

(added) FOOTBALL: Last regular-season game of the year for West Seattle High School, 4:30 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

VISCON CELLARS: The West Seattle winery’s cozy tasting room/wine bar is open 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) for wine by the glass or bottle!

PNW WINE TASTING SERIES: 5-6:30 pm at West Seattle Wine Cellars (6026 California SW), details in our calendar listing.

INDIE ROCK AT THE SKYLARK: Flür, Alt Vault, Shai Foxx, doors at 6 pm, music at 7 pm, all ages, $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for a group walk in Lincoln Park, continuing into the fall and winter after all – details in our calendar listing.

RHODIES LAUNCH EVENT: The launch of the new West Seattle Rhodies FC will be celebrated at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) tonight, 6-8 pm,

WESTIES RUN CLUB: The 6 pm weekly run is now departing from Future Primitive on Alki (2536 Alki SW).

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: 6:30 pm, meet at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) for a 3-mile run through the neighborhood. (Walking option, too!)

TRAUMATIC LOSS GRIEF-SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm with Listening to Grief, meeting at Counseling West Seattle (6957 California SW), preregistration required – info in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: It’s that special night of the month when local readers gather at myriad locations to be in community, reading, together, 7-9 pm. This month’s locations are listed here.

JOKES AT THE JUNCTION: 7 pm comedy at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW), featuring Danny Meyerend –

LISTENING PARTY: Talking Heads listening party at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 7 pm, free, all ages.

NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: The community coalition for White Center and vicinity is back to meeting in person, 7 pm at North Highline Fire Station (1243 SW 112th) – agenda info is in our calendar listing.

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW).

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Supreme La Rock starting at 8:30 pm.

Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Another 7-11 robbery (updated)
November 7, 2024 8:39 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

8:39 AM: Checking the early-morning incident logs, we discovered the West Seattle Junction 7-11 (California/Erskine) had been robbed. It happened just before 4:30 am. According to archived audio, the responding officers told dispatch that there were four robbers, male, in their late teens or early 20s, three Black, one white, one wearing a blue sweatshirt with white lettering and black pants, one in gray sweatshirt and gray pants, one in a black Nike sweatshirt, and one in a gray sweater and black hoodie. The one in the blue sweatshirt had a black and silver semi-automatic handgun. They were last seen leaving the store on foot, westbound. If you have any information, the SPD incident # is 24-315604.

ADDED THURSDAY NIGHT: Police add a few more details: “One stayed outside and the other three entered. One produced a handgun and pointed it at the clerk. The other two took money and tobacco products from the register area.” Also, officers obtained both video of the robbers and prints.

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Thursday notes
November 7, 2024 6:02 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:02 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Thursday, November 7.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Mostly sunny, high in the mid-50s. Today’s sunrise will be at 7:03 am, while sunset will be at 4:42 pm.

(Wednesday morning photo by James Bratsanos)

ROAD WORK

*The Admiral Way Bridge seismic project continues; the south half of the bridge is closed, with one lane each way on the north side. Fairmount Avenue remains closed under the bridge.

*The Delridge pedestrian-bridge earthquake-safety project also continues, with narrowing at Delridge/Oregon.

TRANSIT

Washington State Ferries today – Regular 2-boat service on the Triangle Route with M/V Sealth as the unscheduled third boat; check here for last-minute changes. UPDATE: The Sealth has replaced Cathlamet, which is in need of repairs, so capacity is reduced.

Metro buses today – Regular schedule.

Water Taxi today – Regular schedule. Both routes out of service on Monday, November 11 (Veterans Day).

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; West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras are on this WSB page.

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

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STATE BOUND: Chief Sealth IHS girls win soccer-playoff thriller
November 6, 2024 10:42 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

Story and photos by Jason Grotelueschen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

History was made tonight as the Chief Sealth International High School girls’ soccer team qualified for the state tournament for the first time in school history.

The Seahawks won their WIAA playoff game against the Lindbergh Eagles at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex in dramatic fashion, on penalty kicks after the two teams played to a hard-fought 2-2 draw at the end of regulation plus a scoreless extra period. 

Next up for the 2A Metro League champions from Sealth, who are now 11-3-4 for the season, is a tough road match against the Cedarcrest High School Red Wolves at their home turf in Duvall on Saturday November 8th at 1 pm.  This is the final game of districts, and both teams have already qualified for the state tournament which runs November 12-23 at Mt. Tahoma High School.  

Proud coach Michael Rillo (at center in the photo below), in his 6th year at Sealth, was emotional after the game and said the team “played their hearts out” to reach “something this school has never achieved.” 

The match on Wednesday night was a back-and-forth contest, with Sealth striking first about 10 minutes into the first half on a goal by sophomore Leslie Nunez Castro.

Lindbergh answered with a goal 27 minutes into the half, then Sealth senior Emma Haynes knocked in a goal of her own in the final minutes of the half, and the Seahawks led 2-1 at halftime. 

Lindbergh tied the game 2-2 on a goal 25 minutes into the second half, and the score remained 2-2 at the end of regulation. 

The teams battled in the overtime period and the score remained 2-2. The match then went to penalty kicks:

Each team then made all 5 initial kicks, so the PKs continued with each team making every shot until Sealth sophomore goalie Davis Mapes stopped Lindbergh’s 12th kick, and then the Seahawks’ Nunez Castro knocked in her kick to win the game.

More photos below:

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CRIME WATCH: About the police response on 26th SW
November 6, 2024 8:03 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | White Center

A few blocks south of the city limit and west of White Center, a reader asked why deputies had blocked off 26th SW and SW 104th a few hours ago. King County Sheriff’s Office says it was “some sort of vehicle recovery – the car was possibly stolen and the driver was passed out or having some sort of medical emergency and was taken to Harborview.”

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UPDATE: West Seattle’s info session about proposed rezoning
November 6, 2024 6:00 pm
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 |   Development | West Seattle news

6 PM: Got questions about how the city is proposing to rezone your property – or your neighborhood? Wondering about what “neighborhood centers” – of which (updated) District 1 would have 8, if the rezoning plans announced three weeks ago are approved – really would be like?

Until 7:30 pm, in the gym at Madison Middle School (3429 45th SW), this is your chance to peruse large versions of the rezoning maps, and/or ask questions. Right now this is mostly circulating between easels and one-on-one conversations, but we’re told they’re expecting a brief presentation at some point.

6:16 PM: Office of Planning and Community Development director Rico Quirindongo spoke shortly after our first update, mostly just explaining the setup of the meeting – and the purpose of the process. Also speaking, City Councilmember Rob Saka, veering onto the topic of the presidential election, promising that the city would continue to fight to be safe and welcoming, where everyone can “thrive and be safe … we’re going to continue to do the people’s work.” That, in this case, will eventually involve legislation to change the zoning, Some of what’s proposed is to get city code in line with the “four units per lot” mandate from the state; but the overarching goal is to add more housing capacity. The “neighborhood centers” are also meant to bring mini-hubs of business and housing together. Get here during the meeting and you can look at the maps for the ones nearest you. OPCD tells us they want to hear what you think about the borders and density – before the final version of the rezoning plan goes to the council. There’s a chance to comment here, and you also can do it via the rezoning-proposal website.

8:15 PM: Keep in mind that the neighborhood-center names don’t necessarily dovetail with neighborhood names. “Upper Fauntleroy,” for example, is mapped to stretch southeast to 29th/Roxbury. The neighborhood center known as Holden spans part of Sunrise Heights and Gatewood. But the “centers” – including the renaming of “urban villages” like The Junction, Morgan Junction, and Admiral to “urban centers” – aren’t all that the plan will change. Look closely at the upzoning proposals – some of which are relatively subtle, 55′ become 65′, for example.

WHAT’S NEXT: Comment deadline is December 20.

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ELECTION RESULTS: Day-after update; notes including night-after gathering at Alki
November 6, 2024 4:37 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

(Tuesday night WSB photo)

Here’s the updated King County results list, released this afternoon; here are the latest state results. Nothing of note was so close locally last night that today’s results might make a change, but the updates are worth a look at anyway. They represent 60 percent of the King County vote; so far the county has received 77 percent of the ballots it sent out. And we have two notes at the end, including one about a gathering today.

CITY COUNCIL, CITYWIDE POSITION 8: Alexis Mercedes Rinck leads Tanya Woo, 57% to 42%

SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION LEVY: 67% yes, 33% no

STATE INITIATIVE 2066 (Energy): 51% yes, 49% no

STATE INITIATIVE 2109 (Repeals capital-gains tax): 63% no, 37% yes

STATE INITIATIVE 2117 (Repeals Climate Commitment Act): 62% no, 37% yes

STATE INITIATIVE 2124 (Long-term care insurance): 56% no, 44% yes

GOVERNOR: Bob Ferguson (D) 57%, Dave Reichert (R) 43%

ATTORNEY GENERAL: Nick Brown (D) 57%, Pete Serrano (R) 43%

COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS: Dave Upthegrove (D) 53%, Jaime Herrera Beutler (R) 46%

STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (nonpartisan): Chris Reykdal 54%, David Olson 46%

Also:

PRESIDENTIAL: We had one complaint that we didn’t include presidential results in last night’s coverage. So here’s how King County voters are going: Harris/Walz 75%, Trump/Vance 22% … Statewide, it’s Harris/Walz 59%, Trump/Vance 38%

POST-ELECTION NOTES: A group is gathering near the seal sculptures east of the Alki Bathhouse at 5:30 pm today for those feeling “anxiety or isolation” post-election. … Governor-elect Bob Ferguson and his successor-elect as state Attorney General, West Seattle resident Nick Brown, plan a 10:45 am media briefing in Seattle tomorrow to talk about “preparations for a second Trump Administration.” … Outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement which may provide a preview, saying in part, “Washington has strong statutes that protect our values, and when Trump messed with our state we sued him 97 times – only losing two cases on the merits while he was in office.”

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In case you wondered too: Fire across Puget Sound
November 6, 2024 2:41 pm
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 |   Not WS but we're mentioning it anyway | West Seattle news

Lindsey sent that photo and wondered what was burning in the Bremerton vicinity. We found the explanation posted by the Brinnon Fire Department:

We wanted to let you know that Rayonier will be conducting a permitted burn in our area today, near the base of Mt. Jupiter, close to where the 2620 Road Fire took place this summer. We understand the concern that many may feel after experiencing such a significant fire season, so we’re sharing this to keep everyone informed.
The burn is set to begin at 7:30 AM, and DNR plans to be on-site during their operations to keep a close eye on things and make sure all remains safe.

Here’s what we reported about the 2620 Fire back in August.

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SCHOOL CLOSURES: Next step set for Sanislo Elementary
November 6, 2024 1:58 pm
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As previously reported, Sanislo Elementary is one of four elementary schools around the city that Seattle Public Schools is proposing to close to save money. One week ago, we covered a community-organized meeting on the Sanislo playground to talk about families’ desire to fight the closure. The final vote wouldn’t be until early next year, with the closure to take effect starting next school year – Sanislo students, and some of its staff, would be merged into Highland Park Elementary. So what happens in the meantime? First, a meeting for Sanislo families, next Tuesday (November 12), 6 pm at the school (1812 SW Myrtle). The announcement sent by principal Erika Ayer underscores that this meeting is intended for the Sanislo community, and that the formal “hearing” would be in December.

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