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COUNTDOWN: 4 days until you can Loop the ‘Lupe – and challenge soccer stars
June 3, 2025 8:12 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | High Point | How to help | West Seattle news

(WSB file photo)

This year’s Loop the ‘Lupe is four days away! It’s the Seattle area’s only 5K obstacle course – one of four events that comprise Loop the ‘Lupe – and it’s raising money for community and social work done by Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, which is headquartered steps away from Walt Hundley Playfield, where you can Loop the ‘Lupe this Saturday (June 7). We checked in with Loop the ‘Lupe leader Brian Callanan about last-minute reminders. For one, he reminds you that you can sign up all the way until race day, so there’s room for procrastinators too. And whatever you’re signing up for if you’re 16 or older – the obstacle 5K, the fun run 5K, the Senior Saunter – here’s an extra option, Brian reminds us:

We still have 15 slots open for our inaugural Penalty Kick Soccer Shoot-Out with West Seattle Junction FC and the Rhodies. This is for registrants age 16+. For only $25, you’ll get to compete with other Loop athletes to see if you can score on some of West Seattle’s top goalkeepers! All entrants will receive 2 tickets to a Fan Appreciation Day for one of the teams later this summer (6/28 for Rhodies, 7/8 for WSFC). Our champion (we’ll do a playoff between our contestants to see who makes/who misses) will receive a pair of tickets for BOTH Fan Appreciation Days, plus a scarf and t-shirt.

Look for that as an option when you’re registering. And last but not least:

If people are looking for some volunteer hours, we have slots available, and especially could use help on obstacle teardown and general cleanup: runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/WA/Seattle/LoopTheLupe

Lots of other reasons to Loop the ‘Lupe too – it’s a party, a health fair, more.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Street robbery in The Junction
June 3, 2025 5:20 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

5:20 PM: Police are in The Junction to look for a suspect in a reported armed robbery. It reportedly happened in one of the parking lots west of the 4500 block of California. The robber is described as an Asian man, late teens/early 20s, 5’10”, thin, short hair, in a “tan or gold sedan.” Officers were having a tough time finding the victim but are reported to have finally connected.

5:34 PM: Circumstances of the robbery haven’t been discussed over the air except that the victim is female and the robber is reported to have gotten away with debit or credit cards that they’re trying to use. This is the second Junction street robbery reported in less than a week, after the holdup at the Wells Fargo ATM last Wednesday evening.

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DEMOLITION: 4501 35th SW finally comes down
June 3, 2025 4:32 pm
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 |   Development | Safety | West Seattle news

Thanks for the tip! Teardown is under way at 4501 35th SW, home to small vacant buildings hit by fires in the past few years. We wrote about it in 2023, when then-owners the Sweeney family were testing the waters with a plan for a small office building. Reached today, family spokesperson Lynn Sweeney said they sold the site last year to the owners of the Fairway Apartments next door, but she was glad to see the demolition because the site has “been such a nuisance for the neighborhood.” We’re hoping to reach the current owners to ask about their plans for the site, which is 2,400 square feet, zoned for mixed-use development up to 7 stories.

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FOLLOWUP: Salmon release for all concludes record season on Fauntleroy Creek
June 3, 2025 2:57 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

Story by Judy Pickens
Photos by Tom Trulin
Special to West Seattle Blog

On Sunday afternoon (6/1), 118 community residents capped another salmon-release season on Fauntleroy Creek by putting the last coho fry in the water.

Among them, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a West Seattle resident (seen below with volunteer Dennis Hinton, after releasing a fry she named “Justice“):

Between April 28 and May 31, volunteers with the Fauntleroy Watershed Council hosted 778 students and 301 adults for 22 school releases. Those, plus the community release, introduced 2,281 coho fry to the freshwater habitat that will be their home until next spring.

Fifteen West Seattle schools received eyed eggs in January through the Salmon in the Schools Program. The students who cared for them until release day ranged from preschool through post high school.

Fry released during the community event were the last of the “back-up” fry reared by volunteer Jack Lawless to ensure that, even if a school lost a lot of its fish, every student would have one to put in the water. His fry also enabled children from five area preschools to have a release experience in Fauntleroy Park.

A record number of volunteers (23) staffed all the releases and hosted many of the students for lunch and Q&A on the lower creek.

Fry released at the big bridge in the park will linger there for a few weeks, so veteran volunteer Dennis Hinton encouraged park visitors to look for them.

“Between release fish and home hatch from spawning, the entire creek has salmon in it year round,” he said. “Visitors can help protect them by keeping their dogs out of the water and leaving fell limbs in the channel as they create essential habitat for these juveniles.”

Next up for the general public: the annual drumming in October to call in spawners and, if it’s successful, a weekend “open creek” in November. Last year, a record 347 spawning coho came in.

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ADMIRAL WAY BRIDGE: Another change this weekend, plus, progress report
June 3, 2025 1:57 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

The change in open lanes on the Admiral Way Bridge as of Monday – currently one lane each way on the north side – isn’t the only change planned this week. According to SDOT, “This setup will remain in place through Saturday, June 8. Starting Sunday, June 9, crews will shift the right lane closure to the westbound side of the North Bridge. Throughout construction, at least one lane in each direction on Admiral Way SW will remain open.” When we asked about the lane-closure changes, we also asked if there’s an update on when the entire project will be done. Short answer: No. SDOT spokesperson Mariam Ali‘s longer answer: “We’re still on track to wrap up work this summer. We’ll update the public if that timeline shifts.” The work has been under way for almost a year; the original completion estimate was spring, but SDOT told us in February that “full painting” of the bridge (which is really two bridges) had extended the timeline.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire investigation in North Delridge
June 3, 2025 11:35 am
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 |   Crime | Delridge | West Seattle news | West Seattle police

11:35 AM: Police are converging on 25th/Dakota [vicinity map] for a gunfire investigation. Dispatch says two people were reported to be shooting at each other, one on foot, one in a vehicle. No injuries reported so far.

11:37 AM: The vehicle is described as a gray Kia Sorento; the shooter on foot is described only as Black, male, black shirt, red pants, seen running south on Dakota.

11:40 AM: Police report that they’ve detained one possible suspect. They’re also closing off Dakota at Delridge.

11:53 AM: If you see/hear a helicopter, Guardian One was just getting its day started and was going to head this way to help with the search. Police meantime are checking out leads that other possible suspects might be linked to residence(s) nearby. Still no report of any injuries.

1:01 PM: Police are still on the scene, between Delridge and 25th. They slso have a report of bullet damage at a nearby apartment building.

5:31 PM: We obtained a little more information from police at day’s end. The person they detained was arrested and was to be booked into King County Jail for investigation of assault; they believe he was the person involved in the shootout who was “on foot” while the other got away in a car.

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Gas leak in southeast Admiral
June 3, 2025 10:57 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS breaking news

Thanks for the photo. That’s the Seattle Fire response at the scene of a gas leak near 40th/Hanford. Seattle Fire is just wrapping up its response now that Puget Sound Energy is on the scene and is reported to have secured the line. According to emergency-radio exchanges, a construction crew hit a 5/8″ service line “in the street” and that’s what caused the leak.

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Police and city leaders @ SW Precinct Advisory Council, and more for your West Seattle Tuesday
June 3, 2025 10:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Alki during Monday’s sunrise, photographed by John Graham)

Here’s our reminder list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, until noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-time participant.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), featuring a guest from the WSU School of Medicine.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 2 pm, weekly meeting, open to public comment in person or online. The agenda explains how to watch/participate.

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), volunteers are available to help K-12 students with their homework.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.

WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO: 6 pm at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW), first class of the month, all levels welcome.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: More daylight for evening runs, as sunset approaches its latest point – tonight at 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

SOUTHWEST PRECINCT ADVISORY COUNCIL: 6:30 pm at High Point Neighborhood House (6400 Sylvan Way SW), the quarterly meeting for the community to hear from and talk with local police. Plus special guest panel with City Attorney Ann Davison, City Council president Sara Nelson, and community-safety leader Natalie Walton-Anderson from the mayor’s office. All welcome. (Afternoon update: We’ve just learned Davison won’t be there after all.)

TOASTMASTERS 832: Work on your leadership and speaking skills with this group meeting online and in person, 6:30 pm at Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW).

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group event at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has details on signing up before you go.

BINGO X 2: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW) … Talarico’s Pizzeria also offers 8 pm bingo (4718 California SW).

TRIVIA X 4: Here’s the answer to the question “who’s got trivia in West Seattle Tuesday nights?” – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub. (2306 California SW).

WATER TAXI ADDS SAILINGS: ICYMI our other mentions, tonight’s the first weeknight the West Seattle Water Taxi adds sailings – 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 pm from downtown – for Mariners’ home games.

Organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar, from which we draw our daily lists too – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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Rain City RopeWorks invites you to their Community Jump Rope Show – where you too can jump!
June 3, 2025 9:04 am
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 |   Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news

We’ve been telling you about West Seattle’s many championship-level athletes. Among the sports from which they hail: Jump rope! Here’s an invitation that West Seattle-based Rain City RopeWorks asked us to share with you:

Rain City RopeWorks Community Show
Showcasing our team and the sport of Jump Rope!

Sunday, June 8, 2025 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM at the Holy Rosary School Gym (42nd/Genesee)

Enjoy a dynamic and interactive presentation by the Rain City Ropeworks Jump Rope Team at our annual Community Show!

The team has a variety of entertaining routines in single rope, partner, long rope, and double dutch jumping to share with you! After their inspiring performances, team members will be available to talk, take photos, help you learn a new jump rope skill, and jump with you. You may even have the opportunity to get in the double dutch ropes yourself!

This family-friendly event will include all members of Rain City Ropeworks Jump Rope Team, including those competing this summer at the National Championships in South Dakota, and at the World Championships in Kawasaki, Japan!
General Admission tickets for $15 are available here.

Rain City’s founder/coach is former world champion Rene Bibaud.

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TRAFFIC, ROAD WORK, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Tuesday notes, with eastbound West Seattle Bridge crash
June 3, 2025 6:01 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

9:22 AM: SPD and SFD are dispatching to a multiple-vehicle collision reported on the eastbound bridge at the ramp to 99. A reader says at least one of the involved vehicles is “turned around.”

9:36 AM: SPD reports no injuries. But there’s fluid and debris that will have to be cleaned up. The bridge camera has part of the scene:

10:47 AM: Police have just told dispatch the crash scene is now clear, all lanes reopened.

Earlier:

6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Sunny, high in the low 70s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:14 am; sunset will be at 9:01 pm.

ROAD WORK

-The Admiral Way Bridge project indeed changed lanes on the topside; now it’s one lane each way on the north side. We’ve asked for followup info from SDOT re: how soon it’ll be all done.

-I-5 Thursday night – alert from WSDOT:

From 10 p.m. Thursday, June 5 to 6 a.m. Friday, June 6, three right lanes of southbound I-5 will close from milepost 163 to milepost 161 for maintenance. The southbound I-5 off-ramp to Corson Avenue/Michigan Street (milepost 162) will also close.

-Highway 99 tunnel maintenance closure, this Friday night at 10 pm to Saturday morning at 6 am.

As we reported last week – the West Seattle low bridge will close this weekend, starting 7 am Saturday.

-Gas pipeline work toward the Lowman Beach end of Beach Drive … street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project toward the Alki Point end.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with a new addition starting tonight – late-night service for weeknights with Mariners’ home games (and a few other events). More info here.

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”. Note: Online “open house” for commenting on possible ferry-fare increases/changes is continues here.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to 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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AURORA: We might see it again tonight
June 2, 2025 9:48 pm
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 |   Skies Over West Seattle | West Seattle news

West Seattle skywatching expert Alice Enevoldsen points out that the aurora is a possibility again tonight, so if you’re going to be up for a while, keep an eye on the forecast sites she recommends – in our opinion, this one is particularly easy to follow, and as we type, it’s predicting “storm level” aurora possibilities in the short run, in the Kp 6+ level – Alice says, “Kp over 5 means possible aurora for Seattle, but the higher the better. If it hits 6 go outside. 7, I go somewhere local. 8, I go somewhere dark and farther away. 9, I turn my life upside down and you should too.”) Things change fast, though, so just because it’s “storm level” now doesn’t mean it’ll still be that way later! (Image: Steven Rice’s photo of early Sunday aurora from Alki)

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FOLLOWUP: Is added Alki Avenue parking a done deal? What does ‘additional outreach’ mean? Here’s how SDOT replied
June 2, 2025 8:56 pm
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 |   Transportation | West Seattle beaches | West Seattle news

(WSB photos, this afternoon)

After reading our coverage of last week’s SDOT announcement about adding 150 parking spaces along Alki Avenue after the conversion of angled parking to parallel parking is done, a nearby resident asked us whether this was a “done deal.” The language on the “fact sheet” provided by SDOT last week includes this paragraph:

…Re-establishing daytime on-street parking is proposed for the west/ water side of Alki Avenue SW, between the 1200 and 1700 blocks, where the street is wide enough. This would help offset the reduced parking at Duwamish Head and meet increased parking demand during summers. Changes could be installed in the summer of 2025. …

But also this:

Additional Alki Avenue SW outreach is planned for later this summer. We’ll engage the community to address questions and take feedback before finalizing and implementing a design.

So we asked SDOT two things today: #1, is the added street parking in the 1200 to 1700 blocks a “done deal,” and #2, what kind of “additional … outreach” is planned – for example, will there be a community meeting?

Regarding “is it a done deal?” the answer wasn’t clear:

Before installing the second phase of this project, we would like to hear how people feel about the change and any specific benefits or challenges that re-establishing parking on the water side of Alki Avenue SW might bring.

Regarding “additional outreach,” SDOT says “no meetings are planned”:

We appreciate the community’s interest and input regarding Councilmember Rob Saka‘s request to re-establish on-street parking on the waterside of Alki Avenue SW to offset some loss of parking at the Duwamish Head. We believe the current survey provides one effective way of gathering feedback from a diverse range of voices.

To ensure adjacent stakeholders are aware, we are also putting up A-frame signs within the area and sending emails to community leaders. Wider promotion through outlets like your media site and Councilmember Rob Saka helps capture a wide array of Alki visitors, businesses, and residents. The survey itself ensures participants can share their thoughts conveniently and at a time that works best for them, allowing for a comprehensive collection of opinions over the next few weeks. While no meetings are planned at this time, we’ll see if the current outreach generates significant interest or if there are populations that appear not to have been reached and determine if supplemental efforts should be considered.

So if you have an opinion of the added spaces, whatever it is, the survey is apparently your main opportunity for input. Since SDOT’s replies made it clear that the added spaces, like the diagonal removal, is by request of Councilmember Saka, here’s his contact info too.

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UPDATE: Rescue response on Beach Drive
June 2, 2025 7:30 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS breaking news

7:30 PM: Now there’s another rescue dispatch – this time to the 6700 block of Beach Drive SW, where a man is reported to have “fallen down a bluff.” But first units on scene say the man may not be in major trouble so they are reducing the response.

7:34 PM: The remaining units just told dispatch they’ve already rescued the man.

8:40 PM: Just a note to say that, after a technical outage (sorry about that), we’re back up and checking with SFD on the man’s condition.

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About the emergency response in Admiral
June 2, 2025 7:23 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS breaking news

(Added: WSB photo by Christopher Boffoli)

If you too are wondering about the big police/fire response at an apartment complex south of California/Stevens – responders rescued someone who was threatening self-harm. The person will be taken to a hospital.

Reminder that if you are, or someone you know is, having thoughts of self-harm, you can call the 988 hotline any time of day or night.

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WHALES: Orcas in the area
June 2, 2025 5:32 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | Whales

Orcas are northbound from Blake Island, Kersti Muul tells us. Lots of sun glare on the water if you try looking west right now, but they often detour into the bay, so we’re sharing the alert.

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WATER TAXI: Weeknight late-night runs added for Mariners home-game nights
June 2, 2025 5:06 pm
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 |   King County Water Taxi | West Seattle news

Just announced by Metro:

West Seattle Water Taxi will extend weeknight service for Mariners games this summer, beginning tomorrow June 3rd! See our website to check the sailing schedule & plan your trip to/from T-Mobile Park:

https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/travel-options/water-taxi/west-seattle#toc-sailing-schedule

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More Seattle City Council turnover: Councilmember Cathy Moore resigning
June 2, 2025 3:45 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

Just announced via news release: District 5 (North Seattle) City Councilmember Cathy Moore is resigning. Most recently, she sponsored a controversial proposal to change city law to allow councilmembers to vote on matters in which they had a financial interest; last Friday, she withdrew it. Moore, a former King County Superior Court judge first elected in 2023, says she’s leaving “due to health and personal reasons.” Her last day will be July 7. This will be the third seat the council has had to fill by appointment in less than two years, after Teresa Mosqueda left Citywide Position 8 to run for King County Council and after Tammy Morales left the District 2 position.

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CONGRATULATIONS! 4 West Seattleites headed for US Rowing Youth National Championships
June 2, 2025 3:32 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS & Sports

Thanks to Julie Rajaratnam for the photo and report:

Seattle’s history in the sport of rowing is well known, thanks to Daniel James Brown’s best-seller The Boys in the Boat. What you may not know is how West Seattle is doing its part to cultivate rowing prowess. Meet four exceptional young women from West Seattle who have earned their way to the US Rowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida, June 12-15.

[L-R: Kiran Rajaratnam (rowing for Vashon Island Rowing Club in the Women’s U17 4x and coxswain for the Men’s U16 4x+), Anna Urelius and Genevieve Ide (both from Mount Baker Rowing and in the Women’s U17 8+), Claire Gordon (Greenlake Crew, Women’s Varsity 8+]

Each athlete shared a brief word about what the sport of rowing, and the opportunity to compete at Nationals, means for them:

Kiran: “Rowing has taught me so much: determination, confidence, discipline, and most of all, the value of teamwork. My boat mates and I have been there to support each other, push one another to be better, and share a friendship on and off the water. After all the meters we’ve rowed and the time we’ve dedicated, our hard work has paid off. We made it to nationals! I’m super excited for this opportunity, and we’re ready to give it our all!”

Anna: “Rowing at Mount Baker is like a second home to me. It’s the place I can go to take a break from the stress of school and life to be able to focus on something that I really enjoy while getting stronger and forming amazing relationships with my teammates. I feel so lucky to be able to go to nationals with this amazing group of girls that I love so much!”

Genevieve: “Nationals is what the whole year has been leading up to, every practice, race, and even recovery day has been preparing me for this. When I’m doing a hard piece or start wanting to give up, I always remind myself that my body can do so much more than my mental ‘limit’.”

Claire: “Nationals to me is a great opportunity to compete at a higher level and on such a large scale. I’m so excited to represent the PNW along with these other girls as well as race my hardest for the last time this season!” Claire, a junior at West Seattle High School, recently committed to rowing at the University of Washington!

These clubs all fundraise to support the costs of athlete participation and enable greater access. If you’d like to support them, here are three links: VIRC’s Nationals Fundraiser, Mount Baker’s Annual Fund, or Green Lake Crew’s STEM to Stern initiative. As these four young athletes take to the starting line in Sarasota, we wish them flat water and fast strokes!

Rowing culture—and the tight-knit communities built within and across clubs—offers an ideal environment for young athletes to thrive. Check out the clubs’ websites for more information on how you can get involved. In addition to these three clubs, the Duwamish Rowing Club in South Park also offers rowing opportunities for youth. The summer months are particularly ideal for dipping your toes (and oars!) in the water.

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GRATITUDE: Message for two ‘strangers’ who helped
June 2, 2025 1:41 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle people

Terry asked us to share this:

Big thank you to the women who stopped to assist my husband on Saturday morning, May 31st at California Ave SW/SW Hill Street after witnessing his fall. I failed to properly thank these kind ladies who stayed by his side and watched our dog while medics treated him and I was able to arrive. Thankfully he only suffered a couple of fractured ribs and a broken bone in his right hand; given his complex medical history, the injuries could have been much worse. Thank you again for being good neighbors – your assistance is very much appreciated.

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BIZNOTE: Global Running Day fun with West Seattle Runner
June 2, 2025 11:58 am
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news | WS & Sports

If you run, Wednesday is a day to celebrate – it’s Global Running Day. While West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) always has a free group run at 6:15 pm on Wednesdays, this one will be special:

-You can demo a pair of ASICS shoes
-S’mores, bubbles, cornhole after the run
-You can enter a raffle for cold-plunge sessios at Space Bar
-Even if you don’t win, Space Bar owner Andrew will open especially for runners at 7 pm – you can sign up now (info@spacebarwellness.com) for a half-hour contrast-therapy session post run ($25)

Just show up in time for the 6:15 pm run on Wednesday (June 4) and get the party started. If you’ve never been to WSR, it’s at 2743 California SW.

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Here’s what’s happening on your West Seattle Monday!
June 2, 2025 9:58 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Anjie Nelson-Wally)

It’s the first Monday of June, and the forecast suggests sunny, seasonably warm weather all week. Here’s what’s on our highlight list from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FAMILY STORY TIME: Southwest Library‘s 10:30 AM story time is open to wee ones and their caretakers. (9010 35th SW)

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: See councilmembers look ahead to the rest of the week, 2 pm. The agenda explains how to watch.

HOMEWORK HELP: K-12 students can get free drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

INTRO TO ZEN: Monthly free event preceding weekly meditation (later in list), 5:30 pm at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW).

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

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: No need to grieve alone. 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio, join a group with Listening to Grief. Registration/fee info here. (4034A California SW).

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Four places you can play tonight! Every-other-week Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm …. and the weekly events: 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

POOL TOURNAMENT: The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starts at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)

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

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

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Monday nights, you’re invited to 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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Remembering Sharon E. Best, 1947-2025
June 2, 2025 8:59 am
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 |   Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends are remembering Sharon Best and sharing this remembrance with the community now:

Sharon Elizabeth Best of West Seattle died on April 5, 2025 of complications due to Parkinson’s Disease. Beloved spouse of Margey Thoresen (deceased 2018). Sister of Mark Best (deceased). Survived by her brother, Jerry Best, her niece Wyndie, her brothers-in-law Drew and Howard Thoresen and her sister-in-law, Deb Thoresen, and by many loving friends.  

Sharon received her BA Degree (with honors) from the University of Missouri in 1969 and her Juris Doctor Degree (with honors) from the University of Florida in 1977.  

She was a Retired Lieutenant Colonel of the U.S. Army (1968 – 1988). She received a National Defense Service Medal – Excellence-in- Competition Badge (pistol), a Distinguished International Shooter Badge, an Army Commendation Medal, and a Meritorious Service Medal with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters. She directed that her cremated ashes be interned in the Tahoma VA National Cemetery in Kent Washington in memory of her 20 years of military service.

After retiring from the Army, she began practicing law, becoming a respected West Seattle Real Estate and Estate Planning attorney.

In lieu of flowers, conations in her memory may be sent to Mary’s Place (www.marysplaceseattle.org).

(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, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: June’s first Monday, with alerts
June 2, 2025 6:00 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, June 2, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Sunny, high around 70. Today’s sunrise was at 5:14 am; sunset will be at 9:00 pm.

ROAD WORK

-Reader says the signboards for the Admiral Way Bridge project warned of a “traffic revision” today, which might mean a change in work zone.

-I-5 tonight – alert from WSDOT:

From 10 p.m. Monday, June 2 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, three right lanes of southbound I-5 will close from milepost 164 to milepost 162 for maintenance. The Sixth Avenue South/Forest Avenue off-ramp and West Seattle Bridge/Columbian Way off-ramp will close, along with the on-ramp from the West Seattle Bridge and Sixth Avenue South. Detours are in place for southbound I-5, West Seattle Bridge and Sixth Avenue South to northbound I-5.

-Highway 99 tunnel maintenance closure, this Friday night 10 pm to Saturday morning 6 am.

As we reported last week – the low bridge will close this weekend, starting 7 am Saturday.

-Gas pipeline work toward the Lowman Beach end of Beach Drive … street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project toward the Alki Point end.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later-evening sailings Fridays and Saturdays.

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”. Note: Online “open house” for commenting on possible ferry-fare increases/changes is continues here.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to 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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