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BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Signage finally up for Westwood Village’s Total Wine & More store
April 4, 2025 5:41 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news | Westwood

Thanks to Brian for the photo! Almost exactly one year after we first told you Total Wine & More was on the way to Westwood Village, signage finally went up today at the ex-Staples spot in the shopping center’s northeast corner at 25th/Trenton. They have yet to answer our inquiries about their timeline for opening but we’re renewing those inquiries.

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WHALES: Orcas headed southbound toward West Seattle waters; humpback headed northbound
April 4, 2025 4:14 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | Whales

4:14 PM: Looking for a reason to get down to the shore on this truly springlike day? Kersti Muul tells us a “large group” of transient orcas is headed southbound across the mouth of Elliott Bay, possibly into the bay. Let us know if you see them!

4:32 PM: Update from Kersti: The orcas are southbound, passing Restoration Point, plus there’s a report of a humpback whale headed northbound past Lincoln Park.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Playhouse theft
April 4, 2025 3:04 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

The report and photos were sent by Erinn:

This morning at 6:50 AM, a silver Dodge Challenger stole our boxed playhouse from our carport. Located just off Beach Drive and SW Edmunds Street. They had their license plate covered so unable to get that information.

Wondering if anyone else had issues this morning. Seemed they were driving through the neighborhood slowly.

We’ll add the police report # when we get it.

(added) P.S. One other note today – new SPD Chief Shon Barnes has announced a new crime-fighting strategy.

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West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2025 update, after three days of registration!
April 4, 2025 1:30 pm
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 |   Community Garage Sale Day | West Seattle news

After three days of registration, more than 100 sales are already on the list for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2025. Saturday, May 10, will be the 20th anniversary of WSCGSD, and already guaranteed to be a busy day of what we call “person-to-person recycling.” From North Admiral to South Delridge, Alki to Arbor Heights, the registered locations already span the peninsula, with all sorts of offerings (including treat and beverage sales – one sale is offering sourdough chocolate-chip cookies, another plans a matcha-drink stand). As always, WSCGSD is not one big sale, but instead many sales of all sizes, 9 am-3 pm (some starting earlier and some ending later), in hundreds of places around West Seattle, all on one day. If you’re planning to host one of those sales, you have three more weeks to register – then we lock down the list so we can make the map and guide in time for shoppers’ review and planning a week in advance. Ready to register your sale? Here’s where to go!

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COUNTDOWN: One week until first-ever Rock Walk in the West Seattle Junction!
April 4, 2025 12:33 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | How to help | West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

We are now just a little over three months until West Seattle Summer Fest fills The Junction with three days of music, shopping, food, and fun. And we’re only one week away from a new fun(draiser) to support Summer Fest music – the first-ever Rock Walk. Next Friday, April 11, the West Seattle Junction Association invites you to Rock Walk — ICYMI last month, here’s the full announcement:

You told us last year — one of the best things about Summer Fest is the music! And guess what? We heard you loud and clear. This year, we’re turning up the volume with an exciting new event: Rock Walk, a fundraiser to enhance the music programming at Summer Fest 2025!

As costs continue to rise and summer weekends fill up with community festivals, we want to ensure West Seattle Summer Fest stays on your calendar as a must-attend event. That’s why we’re bringing you Rock Walk — a night of different tastes from wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries – with all proceeds supporting live music at Summer Fest.

What is Rock Walk?
Located in the heart of West Seattle Junction, Rock Walk is a dynamic tasting event featuring wine, cider, beer, and spirits.

-30 businesses will serve as sip stops
-32 beverage providers (yes, two locations will have double the options!)
-12 tasting choices per person
-Exclusive perks: Your ticket includes a tasting glass, a tote bag for bottle purchases, a map of all locations, and—of course—our undying gratitude for supporting live music at Summer Fest!

Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, April 11th
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Check-in Locations:
Jet City Labs – 4547 California Ave SW
John L. Scott Realty – 4445 California Ave SW

Get Your Tickets Now!
Secure yours here: Rock Walk Tickets

Go to The Junction’s website to see the Rock Walk beverage providers and pouring locations.

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FOLLOWUP: Admiral Way Bridge project update
April 4, 2025 11:34 am
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 |   Transportation | West Seattle news

(SDOT photo)

SDOT has a short update on the Admiral Way Bridge seismic-strengthening project:

Here’s What Crews Are Working On:

-Concrete repairs on damaged sections of the bridge.
-Wrapping parts of the bridge in carbon fiber to make it stronger.
-Painting piers and setting up scaffolding to prepare for retrofits under the deck.

Traffic Reminders

Admiral Way SW (on top of the bridge):
-Both sidewalks are open for people walking, biking, and using mobility devices.
-The work zone will change from time to time over the next several months, but we’re keeping at least one lane of Admiral Way SW open in each direction.

Fairmount Ave SW Closure Reminder (below the bridge):
-Fairmount Ave SW under the bridge is closed to all travelers during construction. This closure keeps everyone safe while work happens on the bridge above, and helps our crews work efficiently.

We expect to finish construction in summer 2025. The schedule could change due to weather, crew availability, or materials — we’ll keep you posted!

As reported in this previous update, the painting is a big part of why SDOT says the completion date is later than originally projected.

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Here’s our list for your West Seattle Friday!
April 4, 2025 9:58 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(This morning’s glow, photographed by Chris Frankovich)

Here’s our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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 on Friday 4/4 and Saturday 4/5.” Sale hours: Shop online any time; in person, 11 am-6 pm today, 11 am-5 pm Saturday.

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: Starts at 10 am and continues until 11:30 am, weekly free drop-in playtime at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

FREE TAX HELP: Free help at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), 11 am-4 pm, but appointments were reported to be all booked up, so check with the branch first.

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

SPORTS: 4 pm boys-soccer match, West Seattle HS vs. Eastside Catholic at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle); 7 pm baseball game, Chief Sealth IHS vs. Franklin atNino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

ALKI CO-OP PRESCHOOL MOVING CELEBRATION: Alki Co-op Preschool is moving to a new location for next school year and having a celebration 4:30-6:30 pm at its longtime location, Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds). Families, students, and staff past and present are all invited.

OPEN MIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Open Mic for all genres tonight at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm, all ages, no cover.

(added) BOOK LAUNCH: Local author Elise Hooper has just published “The Library of Lost Dollhouses“ and will be celebrating its launch – with a real dollhouse in tow! – at 6:30 pm, Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW).

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: The Maya Experience performs an album-release show, with special guest Karōshi, 6:30 pm at Easy Street Records, followed by Q&A. (4559 California SW).

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7, music 8 – No Monaco, Sweet Piece, Raegan Leilani. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REIKI SOUND BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), “a deeply meditative and restorative experience.”

LAST NIGHT FOR ‘CHICAGO’ AT WSHS: 7:30 pm at West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW), a big student-led production of “Chicago” concludes its run – details and ticket info are in our calendar listing.

CIRCA OFFER FOR SHOWGOERS: If you go to “Chicago,” save your playbill and present it at nearby Circa (2605 California SW; WSB sponsor) for $5 off!

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Supreme La Rock tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), doors at 9 pm, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. Tonight’s slate: No Edits, Molt, High Priors​.

If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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WEST SEATTLE SCHOOLS: Lafayette Elementary PTA invites you to ‘One Short Night in the Emerald City’
April 4, 2025 9:00 am
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

The Lafayette Elementary PTA‘s big fundraising event is coming up later this month, and you’re invited!


\There’s no place like Lafayette!

Follow the yellow brick road to the Brockey Center at South Seattle College on Saturday, April 26th and join us as we enjoy One Short Night In The Emerald City. This year’s auction and gala brings together Lafayette families and community members to support the PTA’s mission of fostering academic success while enriching the student experience and building a strong West Seattle community.

The event proceeds will help our PTA provide funds for vital components of the school and help ensure the school is equitable for all students. We strive to ensure all students and teachers have the support and materials needed to thrive! Our PTA provides crucial support for school programs including classroom tutors, the Garden program, instrumental music, physical education, art, and field-trip scholarships.

Prepare to be dancing through life at this special event! Our event will be a celebration of all things Emerald City, complete with a live auction, plated dinner, wine, cocktails, and a fun post-event party featuring live karaoke and music by Rock Bot. In addition to our live auction, Lafayette’s silent auction will run the week leading up to this can’t-miss event. Stay tuned to see all of the local goodies that have been graciously donated by local businesses and supporters.

You’ll be positively emerald with jealousy if you miss out on this special night, so purchase your ticket for the live auction and gala here.

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Friday info
April 4, 2025 6:00 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, April 4, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Your Friday forecast is mostly sunny and warmer, high expected in the low 60s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:41 am and 7:44 pm.

99 TUNNEL CLOSURE TONIGHT

From WSDOT:

From 10 p.m. Friday, April 4, until 6 a.m. Saturday, April 5, both directions of the State Route 99 downtown tunnel will close for routine maintenance. The northbound SR 99 on-ramp from South Royal Brougham Way and the southbound SR 99 on-ramp from Sixth Avenue North will also close,

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 Tillikum is serving as the “bonus boat” this week.

ROAD WORK

-Repaving work continues on NB Delridge Way between Genesee and Dakota – 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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WEEKEND PREVIEW: While some West Seattleites join ‘Hands Off’ gathering downtown, at least two smaller demonstrations planned here
April 3, 2025 11:50 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle protests

West Seattleites unhappy about closures and cuts in federal services and attacks on pro-diversity programs are planning at least three actions Saturday:

‘HANDS OFF’ AT SEATTLE CENTER: The photo above was sent by West Seattle Indivisible, taken at one of last weekend’s sign-making gatherings in advance of the group’s participation in the “Hands Off” gathering at Seattle Center on Saturday afternoon. (Read more about that here.)

‘OLD TYME ADULTS FOR DEMOCRACY’ IN ADMIRAL: The Brookdale Admiral Heights residents and friends who gathered last Saturday at Admiral/California sent word today that they’re doing it again Saturday afternoon:

The Old Tyme Adults for Democracy is going to have another gathering at the corner of Admiral and California on April 5th from 2:00-3:00 pm. All are welcome to join!

IN THE JUNCTION: Pam sent this announcement:

Hey neighbors. Sat. there are Hands Off protests. My sister and I will be in the Alaska Junction (4 way light) from 11:30 am until 2 pm. Love for anyone to join us. My sister has mobility issues and I suggested just protesting in the Junction. If you can’t make one of the other protests downtown, join us. Bring a sign or just your voice.

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UPDATE: Rescue response for car-on-side crash on Delridge; driver arrested for suspected DUI
April 3, 2025 8:54 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

8:54 PM: SPD and SPD are arriving at a car-on-side crash at Delridge/Webster. Three people are trapped. Delridge is blocked. Updates to come.

(Added: WSB photos by Jason Grotelueschen)

9:04 PM: All three people have been removed from the crashed vehicle. SFD says all three will be taken to hospital(s).

9:16 PM: Per SFD, one is in serious condition, the other two are less seriously hurt. Police told dispatch they are investigating whether this is DUI-related.

9:54 PM: Added two photos by WSB’s Jason Grotelueschen – above, the scene with SFD and the car on its side, and right over this line, the other vehicle involved; he says its driver was telling police that the other car hit him nearly head-on in the wrong lane before flipping, and that he survived only because he managed to swerve out of the driver’s way.

9:04 AM FRIDAY: SFD says their medics treated three people and ultimately took two to Harborview Medical Center: A 59-year-old man in serious condition and a 45-year-old man in stable condition. A 70-year-old man “did not require transportation to a hospital.” We don’t know who was the driver and who were the passengers; we’re also following up this morning with police.

4:27 PM: Police responded to our inquiry:

According to the investigation, one vehicle was heading southbound on Delridge Way, preparing to turn left onto 21st Avenue Southwest, when a second vehicle traveling northbound swerved into the oncoming lane, causing the two vehicles to collide. Both vehicles sustained significant damage, and one flipped onto its side. The driver of the vehicle that swerved into oncoming traffic was arrested and booked into King County Jail on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).

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COUNTDOWN: Month and a half until West Seattle 5K!
April 3, 2025 6:47 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | How to help | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from 2024 West Seattle 5K)

The first big 5K of this year’s spring/summer season is a month and a half away – the West Seattle 5K, presented by and benefiting the West Seattle High School PTSA, on Sunday, May 18, along Alki. WSB is once again among the race sponsors, and organizers have a big new announcement:

We are thrilled to welcome Proliance South Seattle Otolaryngology and Proliance Southwest Seattle Orthopedics as presenting sponsors. As two prominent Proliance Surgeons care centers, their generous support makes this event possible and directly benefits the West Seattle High School community.

The West Seattle 5k is the ultimate community spring event, with students, families, and our entire community taking part to help fund our local schools. Proliance South Seattle Otolaryngology and Proliance Southwest Seattle Orthopedics joining as presenting sponsors exemplifies how our community steps up to support our students.

Both care centers have proudly served West Seattle and the Southside for decades, providing expert surgical care without the need to cross the bridge.

“We love West Seattle; this is our home,” says Dr. Peter Maurice, an ENT specialist whose youngest son attends West Seattle High School.

“My family has been running in the West Seattle 5K for years,” adds Dr. Brian Jones, an orthopedic surgeon whose two daughters also attend West Seattle High School. “We’re happy to support this event and our school!”

Thousands of runners and spectators from all corners of the Puget Sound and beyond have participated in this 5K in the past 15 years. In 2024, we had 1,570 participants, a 27% increase over the previous year and we raised over $42,000 for West Seattle High School PTSA! Participants are drawn to the event by the family fun, the gorgeous scenery, a flat and fast course starting and finishing at the Alki Beach House, and all the amenities that Alki Beach has to offer. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in many categories.

Coming back for a third year is a friendly competition among West Seattle High School students. The goal is to see which grade and/or club gets the most classmates to register. The winning grade or club gets out of Homeroom early for a special treat and cash ($250) to their grade level ASB. “We have heard from event runners that they didn’t know this event benefited the high school so we want to make sure to raise that awareness as well as get as many high schoolers involved as possible,” says Kelley O’Connor, event co-chair. Be sure to select your grade and club when registering.

“As you know, Seattle Public Schools is facing an enormous budget shortfall and limited funding for the programs we know our students need,” says WSHS PTSA president Holly Rikhof. “The WSHS PTSA is dedicated to funding the academic and classroom support we have long taken for granted at West Seattle High School. Until 2023, our students benefited from a levy that funded a robust tutoring program, including school-day, after-school, and Saturday tutoring. This year, we have been able, through your generous donations, to fund a monthly staffed Saturday Study Hall that benefits an average of 100 students each session, classroom supply needs and student-led initiatives.”

There are buttons on the registration page to donate to the 5k if you’d rather sleep in that morning or don’t wish to run/walk. This is our community neighborhood high school and we hope residents will feel generous in supporting the school and local students. This is a fun way to directly give back!

Registration is live now at westseattle5K.com and www.getmeregistered.com/WestSeattle5K

The WS5K starts and finishes on Alki Avenue near 61st SW; see our coverage from last year here.

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From White Center Now: ‘We’re not in the baseball business, we’re in the fun business’
April 3, 2025 3:46 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | White Center | WS & Sports

Or maybe the DubSea Fish Sticks should say they’re in the fin business. Whatever it is, single-game tickets for this season – starting next month – just went on sale, and you might want to get in on it early since half of last year’s Fish Sticks home games sold out! Full story’s on our partner site White Center Now.

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FOLLOWUP: Morgan Junction EV charging lot completion date slides yet again
April 3, 2025 2:02 pm
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 |   Environment | Transportation | West Seattle news

(WSB file photo)

Another new date for completion of the Morgan Junction EV-charging lot between Fauntleroy Way and SW Morgan, north of 42nd. This time it comes from District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka, who says City Light is now projecting the long-planned eight-charger lot will be open for use in April of next year – still a year away. While his newsletter – and the City Light memo it links to – describe this as an “acceleration,” it is not; the last update from City Light, just a few months ago at the Morgan Community Association‘s January 2025 meeting, said the lot was expected to be ready to go in fall of this year. And that of course was just the latest of multiple delays; we’ve been reporting on this project since its inception, and when the proposal first came to light in early 2022, SCL said construction could start as soon as fall of that year.

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BIZNOTE: Duke’s on Alki suddenly shuts down
April 3, 2025 12:02 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

(Added: WSB photos)

12:02 PM: Thanks for the tip. Duke’s on Alki has suddenly shut down – here’s the email announcement sent to customers:

It is with a heavy heart we share that Duke’s Seafood on Alki has sold and will be closing permanently, effective this morning (Thursday, April 3). This was a location-specific business decision at Alki only. We look forward to welcoming you at any of our 6 other locations: Lake Union, Green Lake, Bellevue, Kent, Southcenter and Tacoma.

More info to come.

1:03 PM: The letter posted at the restaurant has the same statement and a little more, adding that Duke’s is “extremely disappointed to have to do this, given the many challenges we were unable to overcome.” The letter does not elaborate on the challenges, but you might recall that the restaurant had to close last year for several weeks after freezing weather broke a pipe and led to flooding. Duke’s had been open on Alki for a quarter-century. As for the sale mentioned in the closure announcement, records show the building – once owned by Duke’s founder Duke Moscrip – sold two years ago, but nothing more recent than that is on record that we’ve found so far. We’re still researching.

5:17 PM: A spokesperson for Duke’s confirms the restaurant is what was sold, not the property, and that a new restaurant is taking over. Working on those details next.

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CLOSURE ALERT UPDATE: Sewer problem shuts down part of 45th SW; city says it’s not theirs
April 3, 2025 10:26 am
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 |   Utilities | West Seattle news

(WSB photo)

10:26 AM: Thanks for the tips! 45th SW is closed just north of SW Edmunds [map] because of a sinkhole blamed on a sewer problem. City crews are currently checking out the pipe’s condition as well as the condition of the street surrounding it.

(Reader photo)

A crew member on site told us they expect the closure to last at least a day. We’ll add anything more we find out.

(Reader photo)

5:58 PM: At day’s end, an SPU spokesperson sent us this update:

SPU crews conducted a thorough inspection and found no issues with the public sewer main. The sinking roadway panels that are impacting traffic on 45th Avenue SW near SW Edmunds may be caused by a privately-owned side sewer. The location is restricted to local access only at this time. SPU is in the process of contacting private-property owner(s) to determine next steps. More information about side sewers and their maintenance can be found on our website at https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/sewer-and-drainage/side-sewers

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Laugh, read, walk, run, cheer … options for your West Seattle Thursday
April 3, 2025 9:58 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Today/tonight, from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are the highlights (something to add? please let us know!):

HOLY FAMILY OUTLINE AUCTION: As previewed here, you can bid online to support the school even if you’re not going to this weekend’s gala – bidding’s open now.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Spring is starting Week 3 already! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

MEDICARE INFO: 11 am presentation at The Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

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

SPORTS: – One local high-school game today – Chief Sealth IHS fastpitch softball vs. Franklin at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) at 4 pm.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three regular Thursday night events tonight here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Five Hooks Seafood.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Also an every-Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Also tonight, run 3 miles, or walk a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm – info here.

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle!

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run now departs from The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: If you’re not up for running, how about walking? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

BLACK COUNTRY NEW ROAD LISTENING PARTY: 6 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), hear their new album a day before its official debut. Free, all ages.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

PSYCHIC BOOTCAMP: Three-class series to “discover your own inner knowing,” 6:30 pm at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska).

WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: 7 pm, choose from myriad locations to sit and read – then chat if you want to, don’t if you don’t! Our calendar listing includes this month’s location list.

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet, hosted by Good Old-Fashioned Local Trivia (9614 14th SW).

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Having Sex, starting at 7 pm.

‘CHICAGO’ AT WSHS: 7:30 pm at West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW), one of your few chances left to see the huge student-led production of “Chicago” – details in our calendar listing.

COMEDY: This month’s edition of Jokes at The Junction, 8 pm at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW).

Are you 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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Funeral Mass tomorrow for Pompey V. Magera, 1930-2025
April 3, 2025 9:00 am
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 |   Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends will gather tomorrow to remember Pompey Magera. and are sharing this remembrance with her community:

Pompey Virginia Magera
September 6, 1930 ~ March 4, 2025

Pompey passed away in the early morning of March 4th at Providence Mount St. Vincent in West Seattle, ending a long journey with dementia. Pompey was born in San Massimo, Italy to Louis and Josephine Farrace. She moved to Montana as a teenager where she met the love of her life. Joe and Pompey eventually settled in West Seattle, where they raised their family. Pompey was a committed parishioner and volunteer at Our Lady of Guadalupe and at The Mount. One of her exceptional talents was to welcome everyone with a meal or a cookie.

Pompey is survived by her husband of 72 years, Joseph, her daughters Josephine (Michael), Marisa, and Antonette; grandchildren Danielle (Wythe), Rachel, Anthony (Chelsea), Alexa (Michael), and Sofia; and great-grandchildren Meredith, Lena, and Austin.

A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in West Seattle on April 4, 2025 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Pompey may be made to Providence Mount St. Vincent, or Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish.

We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall, at www.emmickfunerals.com/obituary/Pompey-Magera

Arrangements entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to westseattleblog@gmail.com)

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TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER, ROAD WORK: Thursday info
April 3, 2025 6:02 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, April 3, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Your Thursday forecast starts off mostly cloudy, expected to clear later, high in the mid-50s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:43 am and 7:43 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 Tillikum is serving as the “bonus boat” this week.

ROAD WORK

-Repaving work on NB Delridge Way between Genesee and Dakota – 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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West Seattle PFLAG celebrating first anniversary this month
April 2, 2025 10:15 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle people

This month, West Seattle’s PFLAG meetings are celebrating “a year of solidarity and support,” according to the co-founders, who sent the announcement and photo for us to share with you:

In April of 2024 Corina Luckenbach (above left), the owner of North Admiral’s beloved (and :( now closed) Bebop Waffle Shop, joined with Debbie Gordon (above center), board member of Seattle PFLAG, and Rev. Andrew Conley-Holcom (above right), pastor of Admiral Church UCC, to launch West Seattle’s first monthly support group for queer and trans people and their families. That meeting, and every meeting since, has been filled with members of the West Seattle community looking for a safe place to connect, share, and envision a world free from prejudice and fear.

You are invited to join this community to celebrate their first anniversary and declare your support for more love and more warmth in a time that many are feeling cold and alone. They meet on the third Tuesday from 7:30-9pm. You can register and learn more at www.pflagseattle.org

For more than 50 years, PFLAG has been providing peer-to-peer support, publications, toolkits, and other resources to make sure that the family members of people who are LGBTQ+ get the support they need in the way that best serves their needs.

Third Tuesday this month will be April 15.

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CONGRATULATIONS! Top-two finish for Genesee Hill Elementary Book Bandits in Global Reading Challenge
April 2, 2025 8:27 pm
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 |   West Seattle libraries | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Thanks to Andrea for the report and photos from a big event tonight!

Seattle Public Library hosts the Global Reading Challenge annually for teams of Seattle 4th and 5th graders. Two West Seattle teams advanced to the citywide finals on April 2 – Genesee Hill Elementary and Lafayette Elementary. The Genesee Hill team, the Book Bandits, tied for second place in the citywide final! Those seven Genesee 5th-graders worked for months reading and re-reading the books selected for the challenge and won their school and semi-finals to advance. They competed against 10 other teams. Genesee Hill librarian Lindsay Yost has been helping the team prepare and cheered them on from the audience on the big night.

The Book Bandits – Avery, Collin, Henry, Laird, Lake, Si, and Tommy – deserve big kudos for their hard work!

Learn more about the Global Reading Challenge here.

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WEST SEATTLE SCHOOLS: Highland Park Elementary’s ‘Give and Take’ sale Saturday – got stuff to give?
April 2, 2025 5:40 pm
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 |   Highland Park | How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

(WSB photo, HPE’s 2024 Give and Take Sale)

Got stuff to recycle to someone else, but not planning a sale? The Highland Park Elementary PTA could use your help! This Saturday is their “Give and Take Rummage Sale” – here’s the announcement sent to us to share:

Give and Take Rummage Sale April 5th
8-10 am Donations are accepted, then begin rummaging at 9 am
Everything is FREE. Monetary Donations are accepted in support of the PTA.
Highland Park Elementary School Northside blacktop
1012 SW Trenton

Our take what you want and give what you can event is Saturday. This event truly supports our community. Families who truly need basic clothing, shoes and housewares can get what they need. Donate your gently used books, garden starts, sports and outdoor equipment, kitchenware, kids and adult clothing and toys. NO large furniture. We will accept donated items from 8 am-10 am on 4/5 at the Highland Park Elementary blacktop playground on the north side of the school. All items will be free and donations accepted. All items left at the end of the day will go to local charities, Westside Baby and Mary’s Place. What they will not accept will go to Goodwill and Salvation Army, etc.

Any questions please see the PTA website

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FOLLOWUP: Infosheet distribution for SW Barton paving plan
April 2, 2025 4:00 pm
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 |   Transportation | West Seattle news

Back on Monday, we reported on plans to repave SW Barton between Roxhill Park and Westwood Village, 26th SW to 29th SW, because of damage done by buses. SDOT told us they planned to distribute a flyer soon to nearby homes and businesses. Today we’ve received the flyer, and if you’re in the area, SDOT says, it should be in your mail. It doesn’t appear to include any new info of note; it does say that there’ll be a temporary bus-layover spot while the work is under way this fall, and that they’ll “let you know where soon.” See the flyer here.

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