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Longer season for West Seattle’s outdoor Colman Pool this year, and rental reservations start tomorrow
April 7, 2025 1:08 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle parks


(Colman Pool, photographed in 2017 by Long Bach Nguyen)

Thanks to Jimmy for the tip! Colman Pool – the heated outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park – is opening sooner and closing later this year, with more pre-season and post-season weekends than last year. Here’s what’s on the pool’s website so far:

Preseason Weekends: May 10 – June 15, 2025

Colman Pool will operate Preseason Weekends from May 10 to June 15.
Saturdays, Sundays, and Memorial Day (May 26)
Each day will have 4 swims:

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
3:45 pm – 5:15 pm
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Each swim will have 4 lap lanes (50 meters) and 1/2 open pool for recreational use. The 1-meter diving board will be open.

The “main season” will be June 16 – Sept. 1, and the postseason weekends will be September 6-7 and 13-14; no scheduling specifics for those yet. If you’re interested in renting the pool for events/parties, those bookings open tomorrow (Tuesday, April 8) according to the website, and usually go fast.

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WATER TAXI: Spring/summer schedule starts Saturday. Here’s the plan for later night runs
April 7, 2025 11:42 am
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 |   King County Water Taxi | West Seattle news

(WSB file photo)

Metro says the West Seattle Water Taxi‘s spring/summer schedule will start this Saturday, April 12. As in recent years, the major change will be the addition of later-in-the-evening runs on Fridays and Saturdays, until 11 pm; you can see the full schedules for those days/nights by going here. So what about big events that aren’t happening on those two nights? We asked Water Taxi spokesperson Al Sanders, who replied, “Sailings for special events (such as concerts) will continue to be decided on a case by case basis.” The spring/summer schedule will be in effect through Friday night, October 10.

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12 possibilities for your West Seattle Monday
April 7, 2025 9:58 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Seen in Arbor Heights – photo sent by Mark and Angela Rhea)

Here’s our “what’s happening” list today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BABY STORY TIME: Noon today at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), geared toward little ones up to 18 months old.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: See City Councilmembers preview what’s ahead for the week and get briefed on current issues such as what’s happening in the Legislature, 2 pm. The agenda explains how to watch (no public-comment period at this meeting).

SPORTS: Two baseball games at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – Chief Sealth IHS vs. Nathan Hale at 4 pm, West Seattle HS vs. Seattle Academy at 7 pm.

HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in time for students to work with volunteer homework helpers at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players included!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio with Listening to Grief. Registration/fee info here. (4034A California SW).

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Four places to play tonight! … Music quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) at 6:30 and 7:30 pm, free, all ages (bar open for 21+) … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander); 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MEDITATION AT ALKI UCC: Every Monday, doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Another location for Monday night meditation – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley features music on Monday nights – jazz with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Monday nights, you can sing during karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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UPDATE: West Seattle low bridge closes ‘briefly’ to all users for repair work
April 7, 2025 9:02 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

(Latest image from SDOT camera – refresh page to update)

9:02 AM: We mentioned this in the morning traffic roundup but now have more details directly from SDOT:

SDOT will be briefly closing the Lower Spokane Bridge to all users, including people biking, starting at 9:30 a.m. today. This short-term closure is needed to safely install a missing bumper pad and make sure the two ends of the bridge line up properly when it closes (realign the bridge deck). We expect the work to take about an hour, but it could take longer depending on conditions. The bridge will reopen as soon as the work is safely complete. Thanks for your patience as we complete this important safety fix.

This follows an unscheduled hour-plus closure back on Friday evening (April 4).

9:51 AM: A check of the live camera shows low-bridge traffic moving again.

12:57 PM: SDOT spokesperson Ethan Bergerson confirms, “Both closures were due to a worn-out bumper pad affecting the bridge’s alignment. We successfully replaced the worn-out bumper pad and corrected the bridge’s alignment this morning.”

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Monday info
April 7, 2025 6:01 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

8:42 AM: According to an alert the NW Seaport Alliance has sent to truckers, the low bridge will close 9:30-10:30 am for repairs. It was out of service for an hour-plus this past Friday evening.

Earlier:

6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, April 7, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Your Monday forecast is rainy and breezy, high expected in the mid-50s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:35 am and 7:48 pm.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Water Taxi – West Seattle service is normal.

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

ROAD WORK

-Repaving work continues on NB Delridge Way between Genesee and Dakota – original details here.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

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

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

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

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

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

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After the first 6 days of registration, 150+ sellers already for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2025!
April 6, 2025 11:21 pm
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 |   Community Garage Sale Day | West Seattle news

After six days of registration, more than 150 sales are signed up for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2025 – the 20th-anniversary edition of the annual day for selling and shopping all over the peninsula. WSCGSD is always the second Saturday in May, 9 am-3 pm (you can also start earlier and/or end later if you want to), so this year it’s on May 10. WSB coordinates this event, and so far we have registrations from North Admiral to North Shorewood, Alki to Arbor Heights, Genesee Hill to Sunrise Heights, North Delridge to Upper Morgan, Fairmount Park to Highland Park, Seaview to Westwood, Fauntleroy to South Delridge, White Center to Alaska Junction, and other neighborhoods. Also multiple school groups, scout groups, apartment/condo buildings, and businesses!

If you don’t have room for a sale, the first site to register with spaces for multiple vendors is Hotwire Coffee in The Junction – please contact them directly to see if they have room for more sellers (and if you’re planning a site with room for multiple sellers, register it soon so we can mention it in updates – we always hear from would-be sellers looking for these types of sites).

Planning to be one of this year’s sale locations? You have 2+ more weeks to sign up but don’t procrastinate – you might forget – so draft your up-to-25-words listing and gp here to register! And if you’re planning on shopping, watch for the WSCGSD map to be available online one week before sale day.

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BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Checking in on future West Seattle Junction bar/restaurant Indofusion
April 6, 2025 7:14 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

Chicken tikka masala quesadillas.

That’s just one of the “fusion” concepts in the works for Indofusion, whose proprietors – the Virk family, who have long operated Maharaja Cuisine of India (and other non-West Seattle restaurants) – say they’re hoping to open within weeks.

We sat down with Shawn Virk (above right), son of Sam Virk (who joined us late in the chat), this week to talk a bit about the bar/restaurant – which, as you might guess from that description, will be a 21+-only establishment. It’s at 4719 California SW, in the space where Taqueria Guaymas closed three and a half years ago, after the Virks bought the building.

The final name for the Virks’ new venture appeared on signage in December, at which time workers on site told us they hoped to be open soon, but the family now tells us the delays have included waiting for specialized equipment, plus chef training. (Their head chef will be someone who’s worked as an Indochinese cuisine chef his entire career, they told us.)

But as much as food, they’ll be focused on beverages. The food, though, will incorporate some favorites from Maharaja, Shawn Virk told us – and those “fusion” touches, so in addition to the aforementioned quesadillas, you might find chicken tikka tacos and pandeer tacos. Garlic naan bread will be incorporated into a pizza-type flatbread. Some other possibilities under discussion include tandoori dumplings and Gobi Manchurian. “You won’t find these dishes anywhere else.” They’re also promising to satisfy diners with quantity as well as quality.

They’ve been focused on decor, too; it’s a fairly small space, and they have some special wood paneling on the way. They’re hoping overall for a somewhat upscale (“elevated”) ambience, which is the case with one of their other restaurants, rebranded as Clove, at Renton Landing. While the facade of the space has remained bleak during the 3+ years of vacancy, Sam Virk says they’re planning to upgrade the entrance and windows (which will open) to fix that.

Hours? Not finalized as of our chat but likely to be long days/nights as is the case with Maharaja, which has undergone some changes lately too – more on that in a future story.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash near southwest end of West Seattle Bridge
April 6, 2025 4:05 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

(Reader photos)

4:05 PM: Thanks for the tips and photos. There’s no SFD callout for it so far, but as shown, there’s been another crash near the Welcome to West Seattle sign toward the southwest end of the West Seattle Bridge.

The images show only that pickup truck, but someone called us saying it appeared two vehicles were involved. Yet another texter says the dividers are pushed out of place – something someone else had reported earlier this afternoon (we advised them to be sure and report it to 911 as that’s a safety hazard) – we don’t know whether that was fixed before this happened.

4:13 PM: We’ve received even more reader photos and reports just in the few minutes since publishing this. One person confirms, “This was the 2nd accident there in the last 2 hours as on the way out there was another van at the side of the road and Jersey Barriers pushed over to the eastbound lanes.”

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DEVELOPMENT: Five years in, is Mandatory Housing Affordability doing what it was expected to?
April 6, 2025 2:10 pm
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 |   Development | West Seattle housing | West Seattle news

By Anne Higuera
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

Six years into the city’s efforts to have developers help meet the need for affordable housing, things aren’t turning out exactly as expected. Seattle’s Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) laws, which the City Council unanimously made citywide in 2019, were supposed to both provide more income-restricted units in market-rate buildings, and fund the construction of additional low-income housing. While some of that has happened, the MHA is also being blamed for making it harder to build multi-family housing units in Seattle, according to a report released recently.

Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office commissioned the report by BERK Consulting and Heartland LLC to evaluate how well the MHA policies, which included select upzoning to increase density, met goals during the first 5 years. After giving latitude to construct taller buildings with more units because of the upzoning, the city asked developers to either commit to providing a limited number of low-income units in their buildings for 75 years or to pay a fee based on the building square footage. It might seem like a simple choice to make, but it’s complicated by market conditions, land costs and in the case of the period from 2019–2024, the turmoil caused by the pandemic. The report paints a picture of declining feasibility not just in Seattle but across 13 “peer” cities they examined, where higher interest rates and increasing construction costs made it difficult for projects to pencil out. “MHA requirements play a relatively small but important role,” notes the report, adding that even with better market conditions, the cost of complying with the MHA could well be the deciding factor for a developer to say, “No go.”

As bleak as that sounds, many thousands of new housing units have been built since MHA passed. Through 2023, developers paid $300 million in fees to the city. The report points to MHA funds supporting 4,702 new low-income units, but those funds were pooled with other financing, so it’s hard to tease out exactly how many units can be attributed solely to MHA funds. The developers themselves only built 404 income-restricted units in projects during that time. The stated goal was for MHA to be directly responsible for 6,000 new units over 10 years, with no specific goals for how much of that would be achieved through developer fees. It turns out that 95% of developers opted to pay fees for their projects, most of which were either low-rise or high-rise. Of the 5% who did not, the vast majority of the income-restricted units were built in mid-rise projects.

While the preference for paying fees has been consistent, the amount collected has varied significantly. Fees from developers made up almost half of the Office of Housing budget in 2021 by bringing in $74 million that year, but that is down to a projection of $22 million for 2025. The Office of Housing does have other revenue streams, including the Housing Levy and Payroll Expense Tax on companies with high earners. That means the opportunity to build many more affordable housing projects remains, but not because multi-family housing is booming generally.

In light of some of the challenges during MHA’s first 5 years, and knowing that the legislation was written based on much different economic situation than the current one, the BERK/Heartland report makes a number of recommendations to take that all into account and still encourage more affordable housing:

* Adjust MHA fees annually based on market conditions, housing type and location, rather than using a formula

* Allow fees to be paid later or over time (currently paid early in the process, which is an added financing cost)

* Raise fees or remove fees entirely as an option to ensure more income-restricted units in projects.

* Remove red tape: Streamline permitting and eliminate design review, adjust other miscellaneous policies

In a letter to the City Council last week, Mayor Harrell indicated he will look into the possibility of fine-tuning the MHA, saying the report, “…serves to confirm that MHA can be a useful tool, but it requires careful design and active management to ensure it does not result in unintended consequences for Seattle’s housing market.” Harrell’s Press Secretary Callie Craighead told WSB that a 5- to 7-person technical review committee will be convened to assess and provide feedback on the report. Craighead said the BERK/Heartland study cost $250,000 and was funded by MHA administrative fees collected by the Office of Housing.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Restaurant break-in attempt
April 6, 2025 1:01 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Thanks for the tip. Blue Moon Burgers on Alki is cleaning up after an apparent burglary attempt this morning. The store manager told WSB that the windows were broken alongside the entrance, as well as the glass panes of the front door.

Police got there while a juvenile suspect was still there; we aren’t able to reach police to find out other details of what they determined, but the suspect reportedly was assessed to be in crisis and was taken to a hospital by AMR ambulance.

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YOU’RE INVITED: Book group at The Mount discussing ‘Don’t Walk Away,’ about living with dementia
April 6, 2025 11:35 am
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 |   West Seattle books | West Seattle news

If dementia care has touched your life or that of someone in your family, the next meeting of the book group at The Mount (WSB sponsor) might be of interest – and you’re invited. Here’s the announcement:

Book Group at The Mount, “Don’t Walk Away”
Join Us: Saturday, April 12

Free to attend
The first 25 to RSVP may pick up a free copy of the book in advance.
Coffee and Pastries
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Providence Mount St. Vincent, Assisted Living Lounge, 2nd floor
4831 35th Ave SW

Please RSVP via email lorrie.shamarin@providence.org or call (206) 938-6191

Join the Providence Mount St. Vincent Book Group discussion of “Don’t Walk Away,” a captivating exploration of living with dementia by author Marilyn Raichle, founder of The Art of Alzheimer’s and Executive Director of Maude’s Award for innovation in Alzheimer’s care . This book offers a dual perspective on the Alzheimer’s journey, intertwining Marilyn’s written insights with the vibrant artwork of her mother, Jean McFee Raichle.

Lauren Wolfe, Manager of Social work at The Mount will facilitate the discussion as we invite participants to share their thoughts and experiences with dementia care, and the role of utilizing the elements of art and community. Whether you have personal experience with Alzheimer’s or are simply interested in a moving and engaging conversation around dementia care, please plan to join us.

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WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: 16 notes!
April 6, 2025 6:12 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Michael Reilly)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for your Sunday:

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s run leaves from C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 9 am.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with spring produce (root vegetables! lots of greens! cabbage! apples!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

KINDIE WEST CONCERT: 10 am at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW), Eli Rosenblatt performs this family-music concert. Our calendar listing has ticket info.

KIDS’ MARKET: Sale to raise money for refugee families, 10 am-3 pm. (3513 SW Genesee)

WEST SEATTLE BEE GARDEN NEEDS YOU: Monthly work party 10 am-noon! (Lanham/Graham)

DUWAMISH TRIBE LONGHOUSE & CULTURAL CENTER: The Longhouse is open for visitors, 10 am-5 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am Sundays, first class free if you pre-register. Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to get your project going, or to finish assembling a holiday gift? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

FEEL LIKE SINGING? Drop into the Alki Community Choir‘s open rehearsal 11:30 am-1 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) – info in our calendar listing.

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

ADVANCED CRIBBAGE PLAY: Faster-paced cribbage at the West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), membership not required – details here.

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: 2:30 pm performance of “The Pigeon and The Dove: A History of Hatred & Love” at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), details and ticket link in our calendar listing.

MUSICIANS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Heather Vic, Steffen Fanger, Kim Tuvim perform this month’s concert to encourage monetary and nonperishable-food donations for WSFB.

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 4-8 pm, Community School of West Seattle is the beneficiary if you buy food from Chipotle (4730 California SW) – our calendar listing explains how to ensure your purchase counts toward the fundraiser.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: End your weekend with Sunday night music provided by the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that should be on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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HELPING: Two major local nonprofits showcased at HomeStreet Bank’s West Seattle branch
April 5, 2025 9:45 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Every month, HomeStreet Bank‘s West Seattle branch (4022 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor) showcases a local business or nonprofit, and offers visitors the chance to enter a drawing related to the showcase subject. This past month, it was the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, looking ahead to next Friday night’s fundraiser Story Tellers: A Peninsula and Its People. On Thursday, SWSHS’s Elizabeth Rudrud visited the branch to join employee Gus for the monthly drawing – the winner got a free ticket to the Friday gala. For everybody else – tickets are still available, and get you a great night at Salty’s on Alki, with the chance to bid on some amazing offerings – and even if you absolutely can’t go, you’ll be able to bid in the online auction starting Monday.

Meantime, this month’s showcase at HomeStreet West Seattle features another organization with a fundraising gala coming up soon, the West Seattle Food Bank – they’ve just extended earlybird pricing for their May 3 event Nourish & Flourish until next Friday. Visit the display at HomeStreet any time this month, and in the meantime, get your Nourish & Flourish ticket(s) by going here.

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UPDATE: Apartment fire south of The Junction, out quickly
April 5, 2025 6:22 pm
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 |   West Seattle fires | West Seattle news

6:22 PM: What started as a fire-alarm call has been upgraded to a “fire in building” response in The Junction, south of California/Edmunds. The address checks to the Blake Apartments mixed-use building. SFD says the fire is on the 4th floor and is already out. Avoid the area. Updates to come.

(Added: Reader photo)

6:25 PM: SFD is already reducing the response since the fire was extinguished quickly.

6:32 PM: No reported injuries. Police say that since SFD is clearing most units, the area should reopen to traffic before too long.

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PHOTOS: ‘Hands Off’ West Seattle demonstration #2, in Admiral
April 5, 2025 5:50 pm
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 |   West Seattle news

The smaller of the two casually organized “Hands Off” mini-rallies in West Seattle was at Admiral/California, where 90-year-old Roxie from Brookdale Admiral Heights invited neighbors to another “Old Tyme Adults for Democracy” gathering for the second consecutive weekend.

WSB contributing photojournalist Dave Gershgorn reports, “About 10-15 people at first, which grew to about 40 by my estimation after a family or two with a big handcart full of signs for the kids rolled up. Lots of honks in support, but a few drivers, including one in a Tesla, shouted support for Elon Musk back at protesters.”

Our photos from the Junction gathering a couple hours before this one are here.

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PHOTOS: ‘Hands Off’ West Seattle demonstration #1, at The Junction
April 5, 2025 5:06 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle protests

(WSB photos/video by Dave Gershgorn)

While Seattle’s biggest gathering as part of the nationwide “Hands Off” demonstrations was downtown at Seattle Center, as previewed here, two concurrent mini-rallies were held today in the Alaska and Admiral Junctions for people who couldn’t or didn’t want to go downtown. WSB contributing photojournalist Dave Gershgorn went to both. These photos are from The Junction, where a woman and her sister invited people to join them, and, Dave reports, got at least 70 supporters:

Dave found at least one canine participant:

Dave reports the gathering also drew, in addition to people honking, a heckler in a red pickup truck who yelled at the demonstrators on two passes before moving on. He also noted the bus stops were full of sign-toters catching the RapidRide downtown, apparently headed for the Seattle Center event. Next, his photos from the gathering of “Old Tyme Adults for Democracy” at Admiral/California.

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CANCELED: No Veterans’ Park cleanup Sunday
April 5, 2025 2:00 pm
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 |   Delridge | West Seattle news

Earlier this week, we reported on the West Seattle Lions Club‘s plan to clean up Veterans’ Park, the triangle where 16th/Delridge/Roxbury meet, tomorrow. Jimie Martin from the club called today to say they’ve scrapped the plan because the city, which is responsible for this little scrap of right-of-way, is taking responsibility for painting over the tagging and cleaning up the spot instead. She says that came after eight years of nagging!

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VIDEO: Highland Park Elementary Give & Take Sale
April 5, 2025 10:47 am
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 |   Highland Park | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Thanks to Meaghan for the photo and video! She says the Highland Park Elementary PTA Give & Take Sale is in full swing at the school (1012 SW Trenton) – everything’s free, take what you need, and if you can make a monetary donation, those will all benefit the HPE PTA, which organizes this every year.

It’s on until 3 pm.

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Short-lived early-morning rescue response on Myers Way
April 5, 2025 10:27 am
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 |   Myers Way | West Seattle news

Missed this in real time as it was a multi-phase dispatch – Seattle Fire briefly called for a “rescue extrication” after a flipped-car crash on Myers Way south of Camp Second Chance [vicinity map] just after midnight. It was first dispatched as an unknown type of crash, then briefly upgraded to a rescue response when the first engine on scene saw the flipped vehicle. According to archived audio, turned out no one was in the vehicle, so there was no one to rescue, and the responders were canceled. The plates that were radioed in by police were clear, for a mid-’90s Chevy truck – we probably won’t be able to find out until Monday if anything changed with the vehicle’s status later.

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WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 28 options!
April 5, 2025 6:07 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

First Saturday of April, warm-ish weather, and much to do! Highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIVE-AND-TAKE SALE AT HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY: As previewed here – bring donations 8-10 am; rummaging starts 9 am; everything is free – give what you can, take what you need, monetary donations benefit the Highland Park Elementary PTA. (1012 SW Trenton)

MOON ROOM ANNIVERSARY SALE: Moon Room Shop and Wellness (5902 California SW; WSB sponsor) is celebrating its third anniversary and “running a 20% off sale both in-store and online” again today. Sale hours: Shop online any time; in person, 11 am-5 pm today.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Start your weekend on the run! Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).

INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Then at 10 am, join others for the full weekly walk in Lincoln Park (also meet at 47th/Fauntleroy).

CHIEF SEALTH BOYS’ SOCCER DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Eat at Nacho Mama’s Frybread Café in South Delridge 10 am-8 pm today and a percentage of the proceeds goes to the Chief Sealth International High School boys-soccer team! (9418 Delridge Way SW)

OPEN HOUSE & PLAY DATE: Come hang out at The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (10300 28th SW) 10 am-noon and see what it’s all about.

SHREDDING! 10:30 am-1:30 pm at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW), $10 suggested donation to benefit programs at DCC.

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Jon Wall on uke and harmonica, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

GRIEFSHARE: If you have lost someone close to you, this is for you. 13-week series continues today, 10:30 am, Grace Church (10323 28th SW).

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30-11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), meant for kids 0-5.

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: First one of the series! 11 am, register here, and meet at the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens).

FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW) – but if you don’t already have a slot reserved, you’re probably out of luck.

FAMILY READING TIME: 11 am family reading time is back at new home of Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW).

NOT GOING TO ‘HANDS OFF’ AT SEATTLE CENTER – but support its goals? Two impromptu West Seattle gatherings are planned, 11:30 am at Walk-All-Ways in The Junction, 2 pm at Admiral/California, as previewed here.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

SOLITARY BEE CLASS AT WEST SEATTLE NURSERY: 12 pm at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor), info and registration here.

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

FREE MASSAGE: Walk-in clinic at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm.

ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION: “Slices of Life” at Alki Arts (6030 California SW), opening reception 5-7 pm.

HOLY FAMILY BILINGUAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL GALA & ONLINE AUCTION: If you don’t have tickets to the 6:30 pm gala, you’re out of luck, but you CAN still bid in the online auction.

CAPPING DAY LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm, Capping Day live performance & record-release party. Free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Doors 7, show 7:30, The Pigeon & The Dove at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Spinning starts at 9 pm with DJ Tomas at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Want to sing on your Saturday night? 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome to be listed on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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WEST SEATTLE SUNSET: Three Friday views
April 4, 2025 11:00 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

Thanks for the photos of the beautiful sunset that concluded this warm Friday! The one above was sent by Carol Ann Joyce; below, from James Bratsanos:

And as the colors started to fade, Dave Gershgorn caught the clouds streaking the sky:

Tomorrow, like today, is forecast for a high in the mid-60s.

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BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Duke’s Alki space to become Do Si Korean BBQ
April 4, 2025 8:14 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

When a Duke’s spokesperson confirmed to us via email Thursday that the sudden Alki closure followed the sale of the restaurant, not the building, she pointed us to chef/entrepreneur Brian Hoang as managing partner of the new restaurant that would move into the space. We reached him today for details. He says it’ll be an expansion location of his Do Si Korean BBQ, currently located in Kent. He says his is one of three families that run Do Si in Kent and will operate this one, adding that they’re taking over an Alki lease with nine years remaining. The name, he explains, is Korean for “the place.” He tells WSB the Alki location will have basically the same menu as Kent but a wider beverage selection because there’s more bar space. He describes Do Si as “traditional Korean BBQ with a Buffalo Wild Wings vibe,” and says Alki will have a sports-bar feel. “The food is only half the story – the experience is what creates the customer base,” he says. They’re hoping to be open by mid-summer, after “very limited renovations,” new paint, different furniture, and of course different signage. Do Si might eventually become a chain, says Hoang, who describes himself as a “serial entrepreneur” and notes he’s also in the grocery business, with Yellow Bee Market and Cafe. They plan to have Do Si KBBQ on Alki open 7 days a week; hours haven’t yet been finalized – the Alki location might open earlier than the Kent location currently does.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: West Seattle low-bridge reopens
April 4, 2025 6:56 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

(Photo sent by Joseph)

6:56 PM: Thanks for the tip. The West Seattle low bridge – aka the Spokane Street Swing Bridge – is out of commission at the moment, for all users – the foot/bike path too – so take alternate routes.

8 PM: Live camera shows it’s open again.

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