West Seattle, Washington
16 Thursday
Thanks to Tony Tschanz for the photo peeking inside Do Si KBBQ, in the former Duke’s spot at 2516 Alki SW. The pic arrived just as we were writing this update: Six months after the news that KBBQ – famous for its tabletop grills and abundant sides – was coming to the space, Do Si has announced it is soft-opening at 11 am Monday (October 13). Hours once they officially open will be 11 am-9 pm Mondays through Thursdays, 11 am-10 pm Fridays through Sundays. This is an expansion location; they original Do Si (“the place”) is in Kent. (They’ve opened Alki reservations here.)
Tonight’s Halloween decorations were sent by Treair, from SW 106th/Seola Beach Drive.
Treair explains, “This is my house.. I made all of the big stuff minus the two 12-ft skeletons, those Home Depot provided.”
We’re showing Halloween decorations nightly again this season – if you have a display to show off, please send pic and info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(What we’ve shown already is archived here, along with other Halloween-season coverage, newest to oldest.)
(Google Street View image of 2345 Hobart SW, from this past August)
City-convened public meetings about development sites are few and far between these days; not only has development slowed down, but design review has largely became a staff function, and that program had been the major reason for community meetings. Next week, though, a West Seattle development proposal is the subject of an online community meeting, and a neighborhood group is explaining why.
The site is at 2345 Hobart Avenue SW in Upper Alki [map], and the proposal is for one three-story house and one three-story triplex, plus six offstreet-parking spaces. The community meeting, online at 5 pm Wednesday, October 15th – requested by neighbors, per the comment file – is to address the project’s request for a variance because of the Environmentally Critical Area that’s part of the site.
Neighbors have formed a group called the Friends of Bonair Place, and a spokesperson told us, “The site proposed for development has a history of landslides, sinkholes and infrastructure issues going back to 1934 – 1935.” They note a WSB story covered a utility problem there in early 2009. “We are doing what we can to ensure that there is broader awareness of this public meeting for several reasons: 1) due to the unique conditions of this steep slope wooded site and the wider impact it could have beyond Hobart Ave, 2) because many neighbors near us were not sent the attached notice, and 3) because last year SDCI granted an ECA variance for a project adjacent to the proposed site. The variance was granted without a public meeting and is managed by a different Land Use Planner, David Sachs. (2349 Hobart Ave SW)” (Joe Hurley is the planner listed as working on the subject of next week’s meeting.)
The city’s file says the site originally went into the system in 2020 with a proposal for five townhouses. That followed various other proposals in previous years, according to city files, including one for eight units. The current proposal includes this site plan showing the developer’s calculations of how much of the Environmentally Critical Area the project would encroach on; it says the site totals 11,532 square feet, that 8,971 sf of that are ECA, and that they believe 1,315 sf of their buildings’ footprint would cut into that.
To participate in (or just watch) the 5 pm October 15 meeting, here’s the link; you can sign up here to comment during the meeting. The meeting notice also has a phone number and access code for participation.
(WSB photo by Oliver Hamlin)
5:49 PM: That’s artist Babs Fulton with some of her whimsical work, on display during tonight’s West Seattle Art Walk, at West Seattle Arcade (2758 Alki SW), where you can meet her until 8 pm. The arcade is at the northernmost end of tonight’s participating venues, which stretch from Alki to Morgan Junction. See the list of tonight’s shows and receptions here; most last until 8 pm. More photos later!
10:50 PM: Adding more photos from Oliver Hamlin for WSB – first,Fulton’s cat sculpture “Catrol-Alt-Delete”:
In The Junction, Anna Krumpos poses in front of “Shade” at ArtsWest.
Krumpos’ art “Shade” and “Drift,” made with a digital HB pencil.
At CAPERS (WSB sponsor), as part of The Art of Music, Terra Nova Duo performed “My Cherie Amor”:.
Another Art Walk venue that Oliver visited tonight in The Junction was John L. Scott:
There, he photographed artist Philip Malkin:
A block south at Verity Credit Union, artist Raquel Garcia was exhibiting:
At Bonjour Vietnam, Jeffrey Starkes showed oil paintings:
Erlan Vazquez was the featured artist at VAIN:
Tyson Foster held an “open studio” at Junction 47, showing how a blacklight transforms his work:
Still a few more to add!
4:55 PM: Metro has sent an alert that the 5:25 pm and 6:05 pm West Seattle Water Taxi runs from downtown are canceled, as are the 5:45 and 6:25 pm runs from Seacrest to downtown. “Mechanical problems” are blamed; there are also cancellations for the Vashon Water Taxi and Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry, so we are following up to see whether the “mechanical problems” are with the terminal rather than vessel(s).
6:01 PM: No word on what the problem was, but Metro says the Water Taxi and other vessels are back in service, so the canceled trips are reinstated.
SPD announced this afternoon that they arrested five people, ages 38 to 65, during an “organized retail theft operation” at the Westwood Village Marshalls store on Wednesday. Here’s their summary:
On the afternoon of Oct. 8, patrol officers and detectives in the General Investigations Unit (GIU) conducted an operation at a retail store in the 2600 block of Southwest Barton Street, which suffers a significant amount of theft.
Detectives teamed up with loss-prevention employees to identify and apprehend suspects they caught stealing. Ultimately, five suspects were arrested for shoplifting.
One of the suspects had an additional misdemeanor theft warrant and a felony warrant for narcotics. Officers placed another suspect, who was with one of the arrestees, into custody for a robbery warrant. Police booked him into SCORE jail.
Police booked three suspects into the King County Jail.
Officers identified and released one of the suspects. He, and all of the suspects, are permanently trespassed from entering into the store.
Police recovered $460 in stolen merchandise.
“This was a team effort and could not have taken place without the hard work by GIU detectives, patrol, and partnership with the loss prevention employees at Marshalls,” said Sergeant Austin Davis. GIU detectives will handle all of the follow-up investigations.
We’re checking with city/county prosecutors to see if any had hearings this afternoon.
(WSB photos by Anne Higuera)
A day of big fun at Louisa Boren STEM K-8 in Delridge is just wrapping up. We stopped by for photos after Paula from the Boren STEM PTA told us about it – the older students organize and run it for the younger students to visit:
She explained, “Fall Fest is a fun celebration of fall and community complete with games and food! It is also an opportunity for our oldest students to give back to their community and inspire our younger students.”
It’s also educational: They told us, for example, that the organizers ran the activities like businesses and were keeping data on participation to analyze, to see what might be worth bringing back at next year’s Fall Fest!
The fair was open for five hours during the school day.
P.S. As mentioned in our morning traffic roundup, no classes tomorrow at STEM and other Seattle Public Schools.
Thanks for the tip. Traffic is backing up toward the eastbound end of the westbound West Seattle Bridge because of what was initially reported as a spinout crash. So if you have to head this way via I-5, you might want to wait a while.
West Seattle Joiners is a new organization evangelizing something that’s been at the heart of WSB for more than a decade and a half – making sure you know about what’s going on in the community, and how to jump in, whether it’s checking out a small club or getting involved with a not-so-small organization. The Joiners are working to bring people together face to face, and their first events – just under a month away – will do just that. Here’s the full announcement we just received:
Community is better in person. Looking to find your people—or your purpose—in West Seattle? Mark your calendar for a weekend of community, conversation, and connection with two back-to-back events designed to inspire civic engagement and local belonging.
Friday, November 7 – Film Screening: “Join or Die”
Kick off the weekend by joining West Seattle Meaningful Movies for a special screening of the documentary Join or Die—a thought-provoking film that explores why joining clubs, civic organizations, and community groups matters more than ever. Stay afterward for an engaging audience discussion about how connection and participation can strengthen our neighborhoods.Location: Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation
7141 California Avenue SW
Time: Doors open at 6:45 PM | Film begins at 7:15 PM | Discussion until ~9:15 PMAdmission is free! Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required.
Saturday, November 8 – West Seattle Joiner Jamboree
Continue the momentum at the West Seattle Joiner Jamboree, a vibrant community fair featuring over 40 local clubs and organizations from West Seattle and White Center. Meet current members and discover new ways to get involved–from social clubs and service organizations to creative and outdoor groups.Location: St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (Fellowship Hall)
3050 California Ave SW
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMAdmission is free! Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required.
Experience the film, then explore the connections, and leave inspired to join in and make a difference right here in West Seattle.
If this California sea lion turns up again on a local beach, Seal Sitters Marine Mammal Stranding Network hopes to hear about it. SSMMSN’s Lynn Shimamoto explains why in this report and photo from its appearance at Lincoln Park:
On Wednesday, Seal Sitters responded to a call about a California sea lion at Lincoln Park. Bree, the caller, was rightly concerned – Seal Sitters first responder found an emaciated and lethargic sea lion lying on the beach only 25 feet from the sidewalk.
Volunteers set up a perimeter to keep people and pets away, well aware that the sea lion may be suffering from a transmissible infection. Just before the sea lion swam away in the early afternoon, marine mammal veterinarian Dr Stephanie Norman arrived for a visual assessment.
Dr. Norman thinks the animal’s symptoms suggest leptospirosis, though the sea lion could also have cancer. According to our stranding partner SR3, California sea lions are currently experiencing an outbreak of leptospirosis. This zoonotic disease primarily affects the kidneys and is often fatal to sea lions. Humans and their pets can contract lepto through direct contact with urine or feces, or contaminated water or soil.
The stranding network hopes to test the sea lion and evaluate for treatment when it hauls out again. If you see a marine mammal on the beach, please call the Seal Sitters hotline at 206-905-SEAL (206-905-7325).
(Photo by Janelle Otterholt)
Sorry for the delay of our list of what’s happening today/tonight, but here it finally is, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more for today/tonight/days and weeks ahead):
FREE PLAYSPACE: West Seattle Church of the Nazarene is opening its free community playspace, 9 am-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. (42nd/Juneau)
DROP-IN COWORK HANGOUT AT THE VOID: Coffee and connections, new weekly casual coworking hangout at The Void, 10 am-noon. (5048 California SW)
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Explore options for your fall gardening! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: The artworks on display are placed all around Southwest Library (9010 California SW), and you can visit any time during regular hours, 10 am-6 pm today.
CHAMBER ELECTION FORUM: West Seattle Chamber of Commerce‘s monthly lunch hosts Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson, 11:30 am at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW). Fee.
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today.
FRESH HOP BEER FEST: 3-day celebration starts today at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW), 3 pm-midnight
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: 4 pm, West Seattle HS hosts Garfield for girls’ soccer at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle).
EVERGREEN HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY GRAND OPENING: The rebuilt high school in White Center opens its doors to the community tonight for a celebration and self-guided tours, 4-7 pm. (830 SW 116th, White Center)
DROP-IN CHESS: High Point Library‘s weekly event is back today, 4-5:30 pm for players under 18. (3411 SW Raymond)
HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two regular Thursday night events here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Jeremy’s Chicken.
WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Aimed at families with preschoolers through 4th graders. 4:30-6:30 pm open house. (35th/Myrtle)
WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: Dozens of displays and venues, from Alki to Morgan Junction, most open starting at 5 pm. To see who’s having receptions tonight, as well as who’s offering food/drink specials, see this page.
THE ART OF MUSIC: To enhance tonight’s Art Walk, three mini-concerts are scheduled, all 6 pm-7:45 pm, at venues in The Admiral District, The Junction, and Morgan Junction. See the artists and venues here.
WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: 6 pm online presentation/discussion, this time about navigating gender. Our calendar listing includes info and the registration link.
BOOK LAUNCH: West Seattle author Bob Wyss launches “Black Gold” tonight at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW), 6:30 pm, as previewed 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! Also participating in tonight’s West Seattle Art Walk.
JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE AT TIM’S: In White Center tonight: John Lennon celebration with Joe Ross and Friends, live music 6-9 pm at Tim’s Tavern (16th/98th, White Center).
WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), it’s the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Is walking more your speed? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.
’90S TRIVIA: Play at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7 pm.
‘THE ROOMMATE’ AT ARTSWEST: Third week! 7:30 pm. Our calendar listing has info including the ticket link. (4711 California SW)
DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with Supreme La Rock, 8 pm.
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!
10:02 PM: Thanks for the tips. Several police cars are out along Alki Avenue in the Duwamish Head area. They’re dealing with a person in crisis, a man who at one point was reported to be in the water.
10:11 PM: Tipsters report police have left the scene; we don’t yet know the status of the person with whom they were dealing.
Starting today and continuing until the end of October, the West Seattle High School food drive welcomes community help – here’s the announcement:
Please support West Seattle High School’s annual food drive Thursday, October 9-Friday, October 31. All proceeds go directly to West Seattle High School students.
The community can make donations directly to the school’s food fund by following the QR code (on this flyer) or by dropping off food and clothing to West Seattle High’s historic entrance off Walnut Ave SW at 3000 California Ave SW on Monday October 13, 20, and 27 from 4-6 pm.
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, October 9, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast for today is cloudy, likely showery, high in the low 60s. Sunrise will be at 7:20 am; sunset, at 6:31 pm.
SCHOOL REMINDER
For Seattle Public Schools (among others) tomorrow, no classes.
ROAD WORK
–59th SW in Alki may still close intermittently because of the school-construction project, so be prepared for possible detours.
-“Natural drainage” construction closing the east end of Sylvan Way is under way.
TRANSIT TODAY
Washington State Ferries – WSF continues two-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Issaquah, because of a boat breakdown on another route, and today will run M/V Cathlamet as an unscheduled third boat. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where; ferry alerts will update with any other changes.
Water Taxi – Today, regular West Seattle service; summer/early fall schedule; Friday night (October 10) is the last night this season of planned later-night service.
Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the view looking west. Also note, maritime-opening info is again available via X (ex-Twitter):
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 second Thursday arrives early this month – that’s tomorrow night, and it brings the West Seattle Art Walk! Here’s the fall/winter quarter of venues for art and/or food/drink specials, from Alki to Morgan Junction:
Specific venues and artists are highlighted on this page of the West Seattle Art Walk website – see who and what will be featured at receptions tomorrow night (mostly 5 pm-8 pm), from Babs Fulton‘s animal collage at West Seattle Arcade on Alki Beach, to Dan Jacobs‘s imagery at Hawthorne Massage in North Admiral. Dan’s work is featured on this quarter’s Art Walk poster and other promotional material:
And tomorrow night at all three Junctions, you’ll find Art of Music mini-concerts between 6 and 7:45 pm. In Morgan Junction, Heather Ward sings at Whisky West – here’s a sample of her music:
At CAPERS (WSB sponsor) in The Junction, Terra Nova Duo performs; here’s our video from their Art of Music gig a year ago:
And at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way in The Admiral District, you’ll see Guitar Gil – preview his music here:
Read more about all three here. (WSB is a community co-sponsor of the West Seattle Art Walk – we’ll see you out and about Thursday night!
Thanks to Joanna for tonight’s spotlight photo! She sent photos of several displays she’s seen around North Admiral; this one mixes multiple genres of spooky decor. Thanks to everybody who’s already sent photos – Halloween is just a little over three weeks away, so we’re showcasing decorations every night. Send photos of your own display or one(s) you’ve seen – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
A reader who didn’t know the backstory of that boat, sitting ashore in a Don Armeni Boat Ramp parking space, sent that photo today, and he was not the first to ask us this week how long the boat will remain there. If you missed the backstory too, the boat drew multiple emergency responses in early September, first off Beach Drive, then at Don Armeni ater it was towed there. A man who identified himself as its owner put it on a trailer – and then was arrested for allegedly stealing the trailer. (We checked court records, and it does not appear charges have been filed. He subsequently said his truck, which he was going to use to tow the trailer and boat, was stolen.) So the boat remains parked, toward the southeast side of Don Armeni. We asked Parks what the plan is for removing it, if there is one; spokesperson Rachel Schulkin replied, “We’re still working on setting a date for the contractor to come pick up the boat. From there we’ll seek reimbursement through the WA state derelict boat program.”
The second year of Duwamish River cleanup in-water work is under way, and that means overnight closures for the South Park Bridge (shown in SDOT cam view some nights. King County Road Services has just announced the second round starts tomorrow night:
Upcoming Closure:
16th Ave S (South Park Bridge) between East Marginal Way S and Dallas Ave S
10/9, 10/10, 10/11 – OvernightThe South Park Bridge on 16th Ave S (between East Marginal Way S and Dallas Ave S) will be closed to all vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians on:
Thurs. Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. to Fri. Oct. 10 at 6 a.m.
Fri. Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. to Sat. Oct. 11 at 6 a.m.
Sat. Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. to Sun. Oct. 12 at 6 a.m.This closure is necessary for King County to maintain an ‘open’ bridge position to accommodate a barge crane for waterway work. This work could be cancelled or extended.
Please plan ahead and use alternate routes. Emergency vehicles will not have access through the work zone.
By Anne Higuera
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
The former Haymaker space (4706 California Ave SW) in The Junction will reopen, possibly mid-2026, with two new food options, both franchises owned by the Kirkland-based Keshap Group. Sana Keshap has confirmed to West Seattle Blog what permit documents seemed to suggest last month when we first reported on a “leased” sign in the window: that Dave’s Hot Chicken will take up the lion’s share of the space. The balance will go to another of the Keshap Group’s franchises, Gong Cha, purveyor of teas including boba.
“Our goal is to open them at the same time,” says Keshap, who is managing the build-out of Dave’s locations around the Pacific Northwest. Her sister Prachi is heading up the Gong Cha franchise locations, the first of which opened last Friday, not coincidentally right across the street from the group’s first Dave’s location on Capitol Hill at 12th and Pike.
Having the two franchises in close proximity is something Keshap thinks will be a natural combination, given the menus. “You have hot and spicy chicken and then you get a milky bubble tea, the sweet treat after having something spicy.” She says they plan to see how that synchronicity plays out both on Capitol Hill and in West Seattle as the Keshap Group plans as many as 15 Dave’s in Western Washington from Olympia to Bellingham and 50 Gong Cha locations across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
Why West Seattle? Keshap says that in the time since the Capitol Hill location has been open, she’s talked with many customers who said they’d driven there from the peninsula and would love to see a location closer to home. Then it turned out that the owner of the building that includes the Haymaker also owns a building in Ballard where the Keshap Group has a Papa John’s. Having a space large enough for both franchises, fans in the neighborhood and a known landlord were all signs to move forward. “They’re excited to work with us,” she said, and agreed to a 10-year lease.
Keshap sees the two shops bringing energy and new food options to the Junction in a location that already attracts the kind of people who are their customers, with Easy Street Records just across the street. “I don’t think there’s any fried chicken concepts out there. [Dave’s has] a young, fun, funky vibe. It just fits the Seattle vibe very well.”
Dave’s Hot Chicken will be on the north side of the space, with Gong Cha on the side facing the walking path to the south that goes through to the alley. Keshap Group will seek a single contractor to build out both spaces concurrently.
Still up in the air is the open hours for both stores. Keshap says the group tends to keep hours consistent throughout their franchises, but they have adjusted their first Dave’s location based on demand. On Capitol Hill that means opening at 10 am each day, and closing at 2am except Friday and Saturday, when they’re open until 4 am. “So is there a demand for that late [in West Seattle]?” she asked. “I’m not sure yet.”
Keshap says the next Dave’s Hot Chicken to open will be in Redmond on October 30th, followed by Tacoma in December and Federal Way in January. A location in Puyallup is also in the works for 4th quarter of 2026. Gong Cha has more than 2,000 locations worldwide.
The process that determines whether someone is charged with a crime can move slowly. First step is whether law enforcement sends the case to prosecutors for possible charges. Then, prosecutors’ decision on whether to file charges. King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion (a West Seattleite) announced this morning that the latter step will be completed within a month – from the announcement:
King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion is announcing that, as of October 1, 2025, adult felony and all juvenile cases referred by law enforcement to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office are subject to a 30-day review timeline to determine whether charges will be filed. The 30-Day Case Review, which is now in effect, has never been attempted in this way in the history of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, which spans more than 135 years.
“Making charging decisions within 30 days is part of our commitment to improve the aspects of the justice system that are within our control,” said King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion. “The 30 Day Case Review is better for victims, law enforcement, defendants and our community – who should expect their government to continue raising the bar on service delivery. I want to commend the dedicated public servants in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office who made this change possible and whose ongoing efforts will continue to deliver thoughtful responses.” …
… Under this new policy, King County Prosecutors will communicate a filing decision – whether the case will be filed (charged), declined, used as part of another case, or if the law requires additional evidence from police investigators – within 30 days of law enforcement referral. The result is everyone in King County will have greater certainty in receiving a response from the justice system – and in what timeframe. Victims will know what to expect faster after experiencing harm, law enforcement will see the results of their investigations faster, defendants will have more timely notice of whether they are facing charges, and the community will have more confidence in the justice system’s response.
This does not mean more cases are being dismissed, nor does it create a spike in new case filings. Cases will continue to be reviewed thoroughly for sufficient evidence or investigative follow up. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has been working toward this point for months, and for years has consistently filed between 20-30 felony cases daily. The 30-Day Case Review Policy, which is now in effect, has never been attempted in this way in the history of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, which spans more than 135 years.
Research suggests that a more certain response – i.e. the risk of being caught – plays an important role in deterring crime. In other words, issuing swifter consequences from the justice system can help increase the impact of those consequences….
You can read the full announcement here. Note that this just involves the prosecutors’ part of the process … law enforcement agencies might still take longer than a month to get a case to them.
10:20 AM: Avoid 15th/Roxbury – a truck driver is reported to have hit a utility pole and hydrant, and dispatch says “water is flooding the streets.” Video sent by a reader shows water indeed is gushing from the hydrant.
10:37 AM: An officer just told dispatch the trailer has a blown-out tire, so it’s likely to be there a while.
(Photo by Robert Spears, last night)
Here’s what’s happening for your Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (and if we’re missing something – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thanks!):
CHIEF SEALTH IHS FUNDRAISER @ PANDA EXPRESS: Get food from/at Westwood Village‘s new Panda Express 10 am-10 pm today and a percentage will support CSIHS. Our calendar listing has the code to use if you’re ordering online; otherwise, just tell them you’re there for the benefit.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy (this is a last-minute reminder, so would-be walkers can set their calendars for next Wednesday morning!).
TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore. (4522 California SW)
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: The artworks on display are placed all around Southwest Library (9010 California SW), and you can visit any time during regular hours, 12 pm-8 pm today.
NO AMERICAN MAH JONGG TODAY: Afternoon meetups are still on hold until The Missing Piece reopens in its new West Seattle Junction location.
FREE KIDS’ ART WORKSHOP: With Rec’N The Streets at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), 3 pm.
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS:
ARBOR HEIGHTS WALKING TOUR: SDOT is leading a walking tour of places in Arbor Heights that might get sidewalks with Transportation Levy funding. Meet at Arbor Heights Elementary (3701 SW 104th) at 5 pm.
ROCK BAND GAMING AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5-10 pm, new weekly event in South Delridge! (9444 Delridge Way SW)
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix your broken item instead of throwing it out! 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).
POETRY AT C & P: PoetryBridge at C & P Coffee, 6-8 pm. (5612 California SW)
POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm, drop in and create! If you want some inspiration, this month’s spotlight project is a seasonal pumpkin luminary. (3400 Harbor SW)
FREE ART CLASS: 6-8 pm, pay what you can, all levels invited to explore watercolors at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).
WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: All are welcome at the group’s weekly happy-hour meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW).
CRIBBAGE NIGHT: 6 pm at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), membership not required, come play!
34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Monthly meeting, 6 pm, this time via Zoom – see the agenda here.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: An energetic way to mark the middle of the week – the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – all welcome, regardless of pace!
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)
MUSIC BINGO: Weekly music bingo at at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
KUNDALINI YOGA: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska). $35.
TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia spots on our Wednesday list: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and it’s an 8:30 pm start for trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: You’re invited to sing at the pub starting at 8:45 pm. (2306 California SW)
Planning something that’s open to community participation/observation? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Two announcements for West Seattle cake bakers!
(WSB photo, cake-contest entries, 2023)
FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL CONTEST: The cake competition – and a fun way for festivalgoers to win a cake – is just a week and a half away! The announcement is from Emer:
The Fauntleroy Fall Festival is on Sunday, October 19th at the Fauntleroy YMCA, Church Parking lot and surrounding community spaces, from 2-5 pm.
We will be accepting fall themed cakes by noon that day in the Vashon Room at the Hall.
The cakes will be entered in beginner, intermediate, and advanced categories. Please provide your name and contact details so we can notify you in case of winning.
-Voting will be from 2-3.
-Votes will be tabulated from 3-3:30
-Winners will be announced at 3:30 and from there we will jump into the Cake Trot. Cakes will be given away to Cake Trot winners.Questions can be directed to fauntleroyfallfestfood@gmail.com
And while we’re talking cakes …
DECORATING CLASSES AT BAKED: The nationally recognized custom cake creators at BAKED in the Admiral District are ready to teach you their decorating secrets! They’ve announced three weekend classes this fall – the registration links, dates, and info are all here.
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