West Seattle, Washington
20 Friday
11:38 AM: As the saying goes, there’s a first time for everything, and this is the first time we’ve received an announcement like this for publication. Sent by Southwest Precinct crime-prevention coordinator Jennifer Satterwhite:
The SPD Training Unit will be hosting a DUI Green Lab on Friday, May 9th.
We are looking for volunteers (Age 21 and over) to consume marijuana and allow Officers to practice Standard Field Sobriety Tests on them.
This is a great opportunity for Officers to learn from consumers in a controlled environment; and for the volunteers to learn about their own tolerances, and learn about the testing process for DUIs.
Volunteers will consume marijuana in whatever form they prefer (edibles, vape, smoking, etc.) and will be paired up with an Officer in the class.
The Officer will observe how the volunteer’s impairment changes over time and the Officer will run some basic tests on the volunteer, to simulate DUI testing.
The volunteers would be asked to arrive at our SPD Training Facility in SODO at approximately 9:30am, and the training should be finished by about 4pm.
We ask the volunteers to provide their own product (with receipts, if possible).
We will provide lunch and snacks.
We also ask the volunteers not to drive to or from the training, but we can provide transportation, if necessary.
Anyone who is interested in volunteering can contact me via email (Jennifer.Satterwhite@seattle.gov) and/or via text 206-471-2849.
The training is relevant because an increasing number of DUIs involve this type of impairment.
5:04 PM: Jennifer says the volunteer spots are all full, adding, “Thank you, West Seattle!”
(Sunrise photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Here’s our list of your options for the rest of your Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULES: We’ve added more to our list of what local churches are doing this week. (Still not too late to add – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!)
EASTER PICTURES WITH A REAL BUNNY: Photo sessions all day until 4 pm at Three Little Birds (3270 California SW)
TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore’s new location. (4522 California SW)
SIGN-MAKING: West Seattle Indivisible will be at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) noon-7 pm for sign-making in advance of Saturday’s West Seattle street-corner rally.
REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, 2-4:30 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).
RESTAURANT OPENING: As we reported over the weekend, new restaurant The Neighborhood opens tonight, 3-9 pm. (6503 California SW)
TODDLER STORY TIME AT SW LIBRARY: 3-3:30 pm, come enjoy story time with your toddler(s)! (9010 35th SW)
TEEN TRIVIA: 3:30-5:30 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), a special spring-break event for teens 14-19. Bring your own team, or join a team of up to five teens when you arrive.
SPORTS: Chief Sealth IHS plays baseball vs. Ingraham at 4 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
HOMEWORK HELP: Library event canceled this week because it’s spring break.
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it instead of discarding it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).
COMMUNITY SAFETY MEETING: 6-7 pm, Village Green-West Seattle (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor) invites everyone to a community-safety conversation with Seattle Police. Bring your questions and/or concerns.
AVALANCHE AWARENESS: Learn about it without leaving West Seattle! Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor) hosts a workshop tonight – our calendar listing has more info and the registration link.
WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Open invitation to the group’s weekly meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW). This week, the group has a guest: “Dionne Foster will be joining our meeting to discuss her candidacy for Seattle City Council Position 9.”
FREE GROUP RUN: All runners, all levels, are welcome to join the weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) group run – meet at the shop by 6:15 pm.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate. (7902 35th SW)
MORGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Project updates and much more at the quarterly MoCA meeting, 7 pm at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (42nd SW & SW Juneau) – see agenda toplines (and get the remote-attendance link) in our preview.
KUNDALINI YOGA & GONG BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), $35.
MUSIC BINGO x 2: Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm, or monthly MINGO at 7:30 pm at Three9 Lounge (39th SW & SW Oregon).
TRIVIA x 3: Three Wednesday trivia locations on our West Seattle list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm … Quiz Night also starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.
PASSOVER: This is the fifth night.
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Ready to step up to the mic? 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
If you are planning an open house, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, show, meeting, presentation, etc., that’s open to the community, please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(File photo, West Seattle Big Band)
Another spring “good time for a good cause” that you should know about – a little more than one week away at Madison Middle School (3429 45th SW)! Here’s the announcement:
The Madison PTSA Music Boosters would like to invite students, their families, and community members to a Swing Dance & Auction Fundraiser on April 25th, from 6-9 pm at Madison Middle School!
We have a lively event lined up, featuring performances by our very own Concert Band, Jazz Bands, Choir, and Orchestra, with a special performance by guest West Seattle Big Band! Tickets include a free Swing Dance lesson. Pizza and drinks available for purchase as well as an abundance of bake sale treats, thanks to our Madison parents!
Tickets are $20 presale or $25 at the door. All proceeds go to the Madison Music Boosters, which directly supports the Madison Middle School Music Department. This event is important, because it pulls in the majority of the funds that the music department needs annually for things like instrument replacement, concert accompaniment, instrument accessories, music books, sheet music, repairs, tuning, scholarships, travel costs, and more. Given how the arts continue to impact our collective human experience, our community is playing a part in supporting younger generations in taking up the torch (or instrument, as it were) to continue the rich tradition and cultural legacy of music.
An ADA-accessible entrance is on the south side of Madison Middle School, nearest to the U-shaped parking lot outside of the gym structure. Elevators will be made accessible for the event, which will be held in the Madison Commons, one level below the main floor.
Ticket link: signupgenius.com/go/60B094FA4A92BA7FA7-55669130-swing
If you already know you can’t attend and you’d like to simply donate to the Madison Music Program, please do so here: www.madisonptsa.com/madison-music-boosters
Questions? Email the Madison Music Boosters at madisonmusicboosters@gmail.com
7:39 AM: Thanks for the tips about police at the northbound bus stop by the Fauntleroy ferry dock. The heavy response was because of a call for backup – a suspect was reported to be “fighting” with an officer. Still looking into what started it – incident audio indicates some kind of incident on a C Line bus.
7:50 AM: Police arrested the suspect and are taking him to jail. The bus has been released to move on. We hope to have more followup info later.
Earlier:
6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, April 16, 2025, and for most schools in the area, spring break continues.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
More sunshine expected,, breezy, high in the low 60s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:17 am and 8:01 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle servicen; spring/summer schedule has begun, with later-in-the-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, plus M/V Salish is serving as the “bonus boat”.
ROAD WORK
-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side remains closed.
-King County Roads says the SW 104th work is over in White Center.
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: 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!
West Seattle Crime Watch starts tonight with a reader report:
SANDBOX STOLEN: Megan says this happened around 1:20 am today in North Delridge:
These 3 in the video came into my fenced yard and stole my kids’ brand-new sandbox (wasn’t yet built). Was large box of wood. They went down Nevada St and 26th Ave. going into several yards, garages, and porches ,as well taking items.
Hoping they dumped the sandbox. Also found 3 propane tanks dumped outside as well as a purse and some clothes – after this theft. Just wanted to share in case others also encountered these people. Not sure if they are on foot or using a car.
We’ll add the police-report number when we get it.
SAFETY MEETING REMINDER: One more reminder that all are welcome at a Westwood-area community-safety meeting with SPD at Village Green-West Seattle (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor), 6 pm tomorrow (Wednesday, April 16).
(WSB file photo, SPD at Alki on a summer night)
As we’ve reported, the city is moving toward an earlier closing time for Alki Beach Park this spring/summer – and beyond. But what else is planned to address safety concerns as warmer weather brings more people to the regionally renowned beach? The Alki Community Council invites you to this Thursday’s monthly gathering, this time at Alki Bathhouse (60th/Alki), to hear from and talk with a panel of people working on the issue. Here’s the ACC announcement:
Reminder: Alki Community Council Meeting – Thursday, April 17th
Special Summer Safety Prep Meeting* New Location: Alki Bathhouse
* New Start: 6:30-8 pm (In-person only)We’re switching things up this month as we take it to the beach—right where it matters most. Our meeting at Alki Bathhouse is all about the beach: how we can protect it, and the people who live and visit here.
As we prepare for a busy summer with environmental and ongoing safety concerns—amid a 300+ officer shortage—you’ll hear directly from those on the front lines of guardianship of both people and our parks.
What makes this meeting special? We’re bringing together voices from 8th grade changemakers to top city leaders—all committed to keeping Alki safe, clean, and cared for.
Speaker Lineup:
Explorer West Middle School 8th Graders – Youth-led action item.
Captain Krista Bair, SPD SW Precinct commander
Jon Jainga, Seattle Parks Security & Emergency Mgmt.
Tracy Cramer, SPU Clean City / Litter Abatement
Seattle Park Rangers
Dave Delgado, Seal Sitters –– Wildlife crisis responseBring your questions and concerns, and join us to help keep the place we love safe and beautiful.
Two weeks after helping lead the Seattle “Hands Off” demonstration, West Seattle Indivisible says they’re staying close to home for the next National Day of Action this Saturday, with a preparation event tomorrow. Here’s the announcement we received:
West Seattle Indivisible Street Rally for Democracy!
Our first mass mobilization on April 5th blew wind in the sails of weary advocates, and rekindled hope in our hearts. We are committed to further West Seattle’s momentum and strengthen our resolve by stepping out of our homes to greet one another with a shared message – this administration must be stopped!
Date : April 19th
Time: 12-2 pm
Where: Admiral to Morgan Junction
Events Leading Up To 4/19
SIGN MAKING PARTY: WED April 16th. High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond). 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Let’s do this again – super fun together! Bring supplies and slogans to share, as will we! Hosted by, and more info at: westseattleindivisible.com
SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP: THURS April 17th. High Point Library. 5:30 – 7:30pm
Learn how to turn your smart phone into an aesthetic tool to document your Corner Rally experience! Free!
In the heart of The Junction, the Center for Active Living is “the center of it all,” with dozens of classes and programs every week, many open to the wider public, not just the seniors the center has long focused on serving. As with other nonprofit institutions, the center needs community support now more than ever, and you’re invited to help with that while having fun at its annual benefit breakfast, with food and music. It’s happening at 8 am Tuesday, May 6 – three weeks from today – at the Alki Masonic Center (40th/Edmunds). You can register here to be there!
With nine days to go until the April 24 deadline for registering to be on the map for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2025, we’re reviewing the listings so we’ll be ready to make the map and guide as soon as the list is final. The first seller to register has an early lead on most-memorable description: “Aging hipsters not cool enough for this stuff – come and get it!” We’ve just hit 300 registrations, and among the most popular types of offerings, a quick search reveals we already have 43 mentions of kid stuff, 31 mentions of art (including the ever-popular annual glass-art sale!), 27 mentions of camping gear, 25 mentions of baby-related items … but even more common than any of those, we have 44 sales with descriptions mentioning “vintage”! Chances are good that no matter what you’re looking for, someone will have it. The big day of sales all around the peninsula is Saturday, May 10, 9 am-3 pm (with some sales choosing to start earlier and/or end later and/or add an extra day). So far we have two confirmed sites that are offering spaces to people who need somewhere to sell their stuff – Fauntleroy Schoolhouse and Hotwire Coffee; please contact them directly if interested. If you’re registering your own sale at your own location, this link will take you to our form! If you’ll be a shopper, watch for the map and guide one week before WSCGSD. More updates to come!
Last month, West Seattle’s only overnight shelter – Westside Neighbors Shelter in The Triangle – announced it would stay open for overnight operations, at reduced capacity, year-round. Now that plan has changed. Just received from shelter manager Keith Hughes:
I want to thank all the people who have helped us on a continuous basis. As you know, Westside Neighbors Shelter typically offers cold-weather emergency overnight stays on cots in the Legion Hall auditorium from November through March. A few weeks ago, out of an abundance of compassion for those in need, we decided not to eliminate overnights once the weather grew warmer. We continued to offer breakfast, dinner, and overnight stays for 40 people.
However, with the new political reality and economic uncertainty in our country, donations to us and other organizations have dropped while the number of people who need help has grown. We found our resources so rapidly depleted that we realized we can’t afford to run the shelter full-time right now. For the survival of the shelter, we must return to our original model: starting Saturday, April 19, the shelter will once again function as a Warm Up Center only, 7 am to 11 am every day, and including a hot breakfast.
So many of our clients stop by my office each day and say, “Thank you for what you’re doing for us.” Our goal is to someday provide services year-round, full-time, to our neighbors who need help with basic day-to-day living. I am determined to make this a reality, with help from donors and volunteers who want to make a difference. If you’re interested in donating food, clothing, or money, or if you’re interested in volunteering, please see our website: www.westsideneighborsshelter.org.
(Photo by Susan Whiting Kemp)
Here’s what’s happening on your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-timer.
HOLY WEEK AT LOCAL CHURCHES: We’ve added more listings here – it’s not too late to send yours (westseattleblog@gmail.com).
BLOOD DRIVE: Some slots are still open for this all-day blood drive in West Seattle with a tasty incentive – find the link in our calendar listing.
CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)
HOMEWORK HELP: Canceled this week because of spring break.
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 HS BASEBALL AT T-MOBILE PARK: As previewed here Monday, tonight’s the night you can go to T-Mobile Park and see the defending state-champion West Seattle High School Wildcats play the Highline HS Pirates – free! Game time is 6 pm. (As also noted in our preview, though not required for attendance, you can buy Mariners-Guardians tickets for June 14 and support the team.)
UKULELE PLAYERS’ EVENING MEETUP: Monthly 6 pm gathering at Good Society (California/Lander).
UNPLUGGED, A MUSICAL GATHERING: 6-8 pm acoustic-music get-together at C & P Coffee (561 California SW; WSB sponsor).
WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: Lots of light in the evening as sunsets get later – 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.
FREE DANCE LESSON: At the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), Westside Dance with Dean:
Tuesdays through April 15 (tonight!)
Swing 1: Intro to East Coast Swing 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Swing 2: Dancing to the Blues (a traveling dance) 7:45 – 8:45 p.m.Brush up on your dance skills with our next six-week dance series. Instructor Dean Paton leads these live partner-dance classes in Swing 1 & 2. No partner is necessary, both singles and couples are welcome. Join the fun and meet others in the community!
More information here.
WEST SEATTLE TOASTMASTERS 832 HYBRID MEETING: 6:30 pm, the club now offers you the chance to meet in person at Brookdale West Seattle (4611 California SW) or online – our calendar listing explains both!
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 hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW) … Talarico’s Pizzeria also offers 8 pm bingo (4718 California SW).
TRIVIA X 6: If you’re a quiz whiz, tonight is your night – six trivia options for Tuesday night – 7 pm trivia with Amelia at Future Primitive‘s Beer Bar on Alki (2536 Alki SW) … 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) … and Trivia Tuesdays at Christos on Alki, 7:15 pm (2508 Alki SW).
WEST SEATTLE PFLAG: First anniversary! 7:30 pm meeting at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill).
Hosting an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Announced by Special Olympics of Washington – a big event happening here in a week and a half that needs lots of volunteers (and spectators too):
Come support and cheer on your Special Olympics WA (SOWA) athletes at their upcoming athletics competition on Saturday, April 26! Hundreds of athletes, coaches and volunteers from King County and Cascade areas will be convening at the Southwest Athletic Complex near Chief Sealth HS to participate and compete, and we need your help! Learn more about the event here and how to get involved as a volunteer here (we still are looking for 200+ hands!). Athletes will compete for a spot at SOWA’s State Spring Games at the University of Puget Sound on June 20-22. Reach out to volunteer@sowa.org or Lindsey lcornish@sowa.org to learn more!
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, April 15, 2025, and for most schools in the area, spring break continues. Plus, it’s federal tax-deadline day.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
More sunshine expected,, low 60s high. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:19 am and 7:59 pm. (Tomorrow brings the first 8+ pm sunset!)
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle servicen; spring/summer schedule has begun, with later-in-the-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, plus M/V Salish is serving as the “bonus boat”. … Also, WSF has launched an “online open house” for feedback on changes to the two-boat Triangle Route schedule once the route is regularly back to a three-boat schedule, expected June 30.
ROAD WORK
-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side remains closed.
-The daily SW 100th closure in White Center, 15th to 16th, has been extended through the 18th, according to King County Roads.
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: 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!
The video is from WSB contributing photojournalist Dave Gershgorn, who has had more than his share of wildlife encounters lately – a coyote closeup on Saturday, these bunnies today. He thinks they were having a turf war; that seems more likely than a get-acquainted session. Here’s a photo from their wrestling match:
Think you know all about our resident rabbits? Check the state fact sheet!
Two West Seattle Crime Watch reports from the weekend:
ONLINE SALE TURNED ROBBERY: We heard fragments of this on Saturday but not enough information to report until we could obtain the police narrative today. After setting up an online sale of clothing items via Instagram, an Arbor Heights teenager told police the “buyers” showed up and robbed him of the items at gunpoint. This happened at a house near Arbor Heights Elementary, according to the police narrative, around 1 pm Saturday. The robbers were described as Hispanic, male, in their teens or 20s, one “with a high fade haircut with curly brown Afro type hair on top,” another with “black/brown curly Afro style hair,” another with a black ski mask, no other descriptive factors for the fourth. After arranging for the sale, one person came to the victim’s door, he told police, and asked the victim to gather all the items – five hoodies, three T-shirts, and one pair of sweatpants – and bring them to a car outside. When the victim did that, he said, the other three robbers got out of the vehicle with handguns and pointed them at the victim. demanding he hand over the items. After he did so, the report says, they ordered him to go back in the house and get more clothing to give them. When he got back outside, the robbers were gone. Police note that the Instagram account through which the sale was arranged was “blocked and deleted … shortly after the incident took place.” The report says the robbers’ vehicle was captured on at least three nearby security cameras but redacts the description; though as we noted the incident audio is fragmentary, it did describe the vehicle as a red or maroon Escalade with darkened windows. While investigating this, police note, a King County Sheriff’s deputy contacted them to say, according to the SPD report, “they were investigating a very similar robbery involving selling items on Instagram, with a similar vehicle description and suspect description.” That happened just before 4:30 pm Saturday. The SPD report # is 25-097663; the KCSO case # is C25-011252.
STREET ASSAULT: This reader report involved an incident reported on 51st SW around 10 am Sunday.
Person in this (video) assaulted a female pedestrian in Seaview at 10 AM. Stayed on site harassing bystanders and witnesses for ~10 minutes. SPD arrived too late to confront him. Riding kids’ purple BMX bike. Notify SPD if you see him.
Both the reader and the incident audio indicate the victim did not need medical attention; incident audio described the suspect as “grab(bing) her.” If you have any information, the incident number is 25-98420.
Washington State Ferries says it’s expecting to restore regular three-boat service on Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth (the Triangle Route) June 30. When it does, the 2-boat schedule it’s been running these past few years will become a backup schedule – and WSF is revising it. So they’re asking for comments right now via an online open house you’ll find here, open through this Friday, April 18. (If you want to cut right to the proposed schedule changes before commenting, find them here.)
Two baseball notes from West Seattle High School (which won the state championship last year). First, you can watch the Wildcats play at T-Mobile Park tomorrow night (6 pm Tuesday, April 15), free!
As part of the program that gives them the spotlight at the stadium, the team offers tickets for an upcoming Mariners’ game – $30 to see the M’s play the Cleveland Guardians two months from tonight, 6:40 pm June 14. You can buy those ticket(s) online by going here!
“The 25th season of West Seattle Landscape and Stone Supply grows in a new direction!” That’s how one of our newest sponsors begins their message for you about what they do:
West Seattle Landscape & Stone Supply (formerly E-green Landscaping and Materials) is happy to announce the start of its transition to new ownership this year!
You may remember us from our start as a landscape contractor in 1999 or visiting our materials yard on Delridge Way SW we opened in 2003. Jeff Detweiler and his partner Andrew worked tirelessly to beautify many outdoor spaces – one rockery retaining wall, garden bed, and tree planting at a time. In 2015 we shifted to a delivery-only business where we’ve defined ourselves with a huge selection of materials, convenient small-yardage deliveries, and the agility to get into the tight driveways and alleys found around the homes of West Seattle.
Jeff Detweiler, now 67, says “it’s time for another chapter of my life,” and is pleased to announce that effective later this year, his friend and employee Paul Thomas will take over the reins of the business.
Paul has had the privilege to work with Jeff on many landscaping projects, while also co-managing two small farms in Kitsap County where they collaborate daily on managing nearly 30 acres of land.
Paul left his first career in tech and marketing behind to jump at the opportunity to get hands-on with farming and all that goes with it – gardening & crop management, nurturing fruit trees, and looking after animals (sheep, and horses), all with organic and regenerative farming practices centered in this work. Paul also built our new website last year, which features an easy to use online quoting tool and streamlined communications with customers.
These experiences combined with Paul’s excellent driving skills and small-business chops make him well-suited to operate West Seattle Stone, and keep the rocks-a-rolling! He is excited to lead West Seattle Stone into our second quarter century.
Many things won’t change, and our focus remains on helping folks in West Seattle get the products they need for their landscape design, construction, earth work, and gardening needs while staying small and efficient so that we can do it at affordable prices.
If you want to start an order, or just send Jeff some well-wishes as he heads toward greener pastures – he’d love to hear from you at 206-763-7625 – call or text! You can also email us directly at wslandscapesupply@gmail.com, or visit us online at www.westseattlestone.com
We thank West Seattle Landscape and Stone Supply for choosing to advertise their business by sponsoring independent, community-collaborative neighborhood news on WSB. Interested in doing the same? Please email WSBAdvertising@wsbsales.com – thank you!
Another brown-water report today. Carol reports via email, “Brown water in lower Gatewood. Evidence of hydrant testing along 44th Ave. SW.” That’s one main cause, as opening a hydrant – whether for testing or for fire-related use – stirs up the “sediment” (aka rust) in the line. But even if you think you know the cause, if your water is discolored, be sure to report it to Seattle Public Utilities at 206-386-1800.
Part of the money from the voter-approved Seattle Transportation Levy is intended to make a dent in the huge number of blocks around the city that need sidewalks/walkways. Ten or more blocks will be built in South Delridge in the next few years, and SDOT has just announced a walking tour to get your thoughts about where:
Want to see new safe places to walk in the South Delridge neighborhood? Thanks to the Seattle Transportation Levy we can build at least 10 blocks of new sidewalk or walkway in South Delridge. Please join us for a neighborhood walk and share with us where you would like to see new walkways and/or sidewalks.
Date: Wednesday April 23rd, 2025
Time: 5:00-6:30 pm
Location: Gather at Westwood Village at vacant storefront near Daiso (used to be Lauren’s Jewelry – 2600 SW Barton St, Suite #E4) and then walk the neighborhood with us!Kids are welcome!
Rain or Shine
Here’s a flyer further explaining the plan. A similar walking tour was held last month in North Delridge.
(Today’s sunrise, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Here’s our “what’s happening” list for this sunny Monday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
HOLY WEEK: Our list of local churches that have sent their schedules is here. (Not too late to add – westseattleblog@gmail.com)
BABY STORY TIME: Noon today at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), geared toward little ones up to 18 months old.
LOW TIDE: Nice day for a beach walk, with a -0.4 low tide at 12:37 pm.
CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: See City Councilmembers preview what’s ahead for the week, 2 pm. The agenda explains how to watch (no public-comment period at this meeting).
HOMEWORK HELP: Canceled this week since it’s spring break.
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: Three places to play tonight! … 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: More Monday night calming – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
PASSOVER: This is the third night.
SPORTS: One home game – baseball at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – West Seattle HS vs. Ingraham at 7 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, singers welcome for 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!
Gatewood Elementary is getting ready for its third annual Gator Fair in May, and student volunteers are an important part of the plan, so the search is on! Here’s the announcement sent to us to share:
Volunteer opportunity for Seattle Public Schools middle- and high-school students to earn service hours:
Gatewood Elementary is hosting the 3rd annual Gatewood Gator Fair on Saturday, May 31st, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and is looking for volunteers to set up and break down the event, run carnival games, help out at booths, etc.
The event is rain or shine and the community is invited.
Volunteer shift is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. You will be provided a lunch break and food to eat.
Sign up at signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AAA92AA3F8C43-56222128-gator#
Questions? GatewoodGatorFair@gmail.com
School address: 4320 SW Myrtle Street, Seattle, WA, 98136. Parking in the neighborhood
Public transportation: Rapid Ride C line stop is Fauntleroy Way SW and SW Myrtle St.
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, April 14, 2025, and for most schools in the area, it’s spring break.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
A sunny week is expected,, mid-60s high. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:22 am and 7:58 pm. (Wednesday brings the first 8+ pm sunset!)
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle servicen; spring/summer schedule has begun, with later-in-the-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, plus M/V Salish is serving as the “bonus boat”. … Also, WSF has launched an “online open house” for feedback on changes to the two-boat Triangle Route schedule once the route is regularly back to a three-boat schedule, expected June 30.
ROAD WORK
-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side remains closed.
-The daily SW 100th closure in White Center, 15th to 16th, has been extended through the 18th, according to King County Roads.
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: 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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