(Camellia, photographed by Jerry Simmons)

Later than usual because of this, here’s our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TILDEN SCHOOL BOOK FAIR: Make a purchase at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW) through Sunday, mention Tilden School (WSB sponsor) at checkout, and part of the proceeds will benefit the school.

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

FREE TAX HELP: Drop-in help at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), 11 am-4 pm, appointments recommended.

BABY STORY TIME: Delridge Library’s weekly story time is CANCELED today.

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

CALM YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM: Online guided meditation 12:30 pm-1 pm, free series with Dr. Zoë Linkletter, ND, of Neighborhood Naturopathic and Primary Care (WSB sponsor) – info here, including how to sign up.

MEET AND GREET WITH EMILY KINNEY: 3 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) – our calendar listing explains the rules for participating.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS: Take a walk at Camp Long (5200 35th SW), 3:30 pm.

SPORTS: The only match/game being played locally today is at 4:30 pm, Chief Sealth IHS boys’ soccer vs. Eastside Catholic at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Dublin Abbey at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm, all ages, no cover.

FULL LIFE CRISIS AT THE SKYLARK: West Seattle’s own Full Life Crisis and friends, doors at 6 pm and music at 7 pm, more info here. $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

OPEN MIC AT KENYON HALL: This month’s showcase starts with 6 pm signups at the historic venue, all ages. (7904 35th SW)

EQUINOX SUNSET WATCH WITH ALICE: It’s the first full day of spring and tonight’s the night for Alice Enevoldsen‘s change-of-seasons sunset watch at Solstice Park (upslope at 7400 Fauntleroy Way SW), 6:30-7:30 pm, all ages, fun and educational.

JAPANESE BREAKFAST LISTENING EVENT: Hear the new album, 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW).

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Vitamin D tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), doors at 9 pm, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. Tonight’s slate: Accidental Stuntmen, Roxbury Saints.

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

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SEEN OFF WEST SEATTLE: Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, northbound

March 21, 2025 9:24 am

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| Seen at sea | West Seattle news

(Photo by Javier Fosado)

9:24 AM: Thanks for the tips and photos! The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) has just passed West Seattle, northbound in Puget Sound.

(Photo by Chris May, from downtown)

It’s headed out on what might be its final deployment before leaving Puget Sound next year to relocate to Norfolk prior to decommissioning.

(Photo by Rick Cocker)

9:36 AM: If you look closely, you’ll note the sailors are out on deck, a detail pointed out by those with a closer view.

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West Seattle dinner to help local volunteers’ work in Guatemala

March 21, 2025 8:59 am

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| Fauntleroy | How to help | West Seattle news

Eat local, help global. You can do that one week from tonight, at a local dinner supporting volunteers’ upcoming trip to Central America. Here’s the announcement/invitation!

On March 28, a fundraising dinner will enable a West Seattle-based team of volunteers to go to a remote Mayan village in Guatemala in early May to improve living conditions for residents by installing stoves and water filters.

(West Seattle Rotary member Greg MacKenzie, left, helps install a stove for a Guatemalan family)

The 110 stoves they hope to assemble in Saclecan [map] will replace the open fires and dilapidated wood stoves commonly used there for cooking and heat. By venting to the outside, the stoves reduce respiratory illnesses and are designed to prevent burn injuries. Fabricated in the northern town of Santa Cruz Barillas by local labor, the efficient stoves also slow deforestation by using as much as 50 percent less wood.

The team will include members of the Rotary Club of West Seattle and Fauntleroy Church UCC, as well as other area residents, all of whom will pay their own expenses. They will pack lightly in order to bring school supplies and books for the children and will come prepared to make other community improvements as funding allows.

The Hands for Peacemaking Foundation, an Everett-based organization founded by the late Dr. Leeon Aller (a ’38 graduate of West Seattle High School), will host the team in country. Tested in consultation with Burn Design Labs on Vashon Island, the stoves will be purchased and delivered in advance using donations by area Rotary Clubs and individuals.

Tickets for the 6:00 pm Guatemalan dinner on Friday, March 28, at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California Ave. SW) are $25 per person purchased at bit.ly/4huP0pZ or at the door.

You can donate without attending the dinner by going here.

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TRAFFIC, ROAD WORK, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Friday info

March 21, 2025 6:00 am

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6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, March 21, 2025; first full day of spring.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Today’s forecast – breezy, more rain, high in the low 50s (extended forecast says 60s by Tuesday!). Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:09 am and 7:24 pm.

ROAD WORK

-In White Center, the 16th SW closure at 104th is in its second week, with detours.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular schedule. (One last reminder – if you haven’t already, you’ll want to check out the service-change details announced Monday, taking effect March 29.)

Water Taxi – Regular schedule.

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

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

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

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

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

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

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

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‘God Help Us (No, Really)’: Podcast from two West Seattle pastors

March 20, 2025 11:59 pm

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From pulpit to podcast, two local pastors are on an audio journey this season of Lent, and asked us to share their announcement:

Admiral’s Progressive Protestants Produce Podcast for Lent

The alliteration was just too good to pass up. Admiral Church United Church of Christ and Tibbetts United Methodist Church have chosen to collaborate again this year for their Lenten services with shared Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday services, as well as exchanging pastors in their pulpits during the season.

To enrich the worship experience, they are also co-producing a podcast called God Help Us (No, Really) in which they explore the weekly Scriptures through the lens of progressive, inclusive theology. Be warned: the podcast is explicit and unedited.

God Help Us (No, Really): “A Lent podcast wrestling with scripture and what it means to be a follower of Jesus in a country where Christianity keeps aligning with empire. Hosted by Rev. Sarah Casey she/her, Rachael Phelps she/her, and Rev. Andrew Conley-Holcom he/him, with special guests. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!”

They’ve posted four episodes so far, the most recent one early this morning.

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DEVELOPMENT: 3010 SW Avalon Way gets OK from Southwest Design Review Board at its first meeting in 15 months

March 20, 2025 9:54 pm

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| Development | West Seattle housing | West Seattle news

By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

Convened by the city for the first time in 15 months, the Southwest Design Review Board gave its final approval tonight to an 8-story apartment building proposed for 3010 SW Avalon Way, with just a few relatively minor recommendations.

All five current board members were in attendance – chair Gavin Schaefer and members AB Alvarez, Nicole Li, Jessie McClurg, and Rob McCulloch, all identifying themselves as West Seattle residents. The city land-use planner assigned to the project, Theresa Neylon, was in attendance too. Schaefer was the only holdover from the board’s previous meeting (about another project) in December 2023. The previous meeting about this project was three and a half years ago.

Tonight’s hour-long online meeting unfolded in the standard design-review format:

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YOU CAN HELP: Admiral Music in Parks returning for 16th year

March 20, 2025 7:50 pm

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On this first day of spring, another look ahead to summer – Admiral Music in the Parks will return for another year! You can help ensure the three-concert series has awesome music – here’s the announcement from coordinator Meagan Loftin:

The Admiral Neighborhood Association is excited to bring back AMP: Admiral Music in the Parks (formerly Summer Concerts at Hiawatha) for its 16th year! AMP is a beloved community event that brings neighbors and visitors of all ages out for three weeks of free family-friendly concerts in our beautiful city parks.

Mark your calendars for July 17th, 24th, and 31st and follow us on Instagram @admiralneighborhood for more details in the future.

Join us in creating the best and biggest year for AMP yet! Your support funds local musicians while also providing free community programming to everyone in our neighborhood.

AMPlify your summer and consider donating here today!

Last year’s biggest concert was the series finale, The Abbagraphs at Belvidere Park (WSB coverage here).

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BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Preview Alki Coffee Co./Ben & Jerry’s, opening next month

March 20, 2025 5:22 pm

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By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

Jonathan Stebbins and Mark Mullet (L-R above) are about to open a business full of treats – from Belgian waffles to ice-cream cakes.

But if you stop in to talk with them at their future co-housed Alki Coffee Co./Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream shops at 2742 Alki Avenue SW, you might discover they’re most stoked about the decor.

It’s a work in progress, but there’s already an 11-foot-long paddleboard over the southwest wall. Photos are coming, showing Alki history from a century ago. And – the reclaimed cedar.

A tree that fell during the “bomb cyclone” in their contractor’s Eastside neighborhood has yielded lumber they’re using throughout the shop. (They say they had planned to use reclaimed wood anyway.) Uses include a new facade for the beloved fireplace, a holdover from the space’s previous identity as Alki Starbucks. They told us many of the people who stop by or otherwise contact them want reassurance the fireplace is staying.

It is.

What’s gone is the mostly dark ambience of the previous tenant. Light fills the space, from the ice-cream counter on the east side – where a custom mural is on the way, with Puget Sound orcas echoing the black-and-white patches of the famous Ben & Jerry’s cows.

We first told you about the plan for the space – “2/3 coffee, 1/3 ice cream” – five months ago. We checked in with them recently and found out they had set an opening date – April 23 – so we went over for an in-person update on the plan.

The coffee and ice-cream shops will share the same entrance; a Ben & Jerry’s merch table will serve as the main divider. “Two separate businesses, two separate checkouts.” On the ice-cream side, they’ll be offering 28 flavors (scoops, shakes, sundaes, ice-cream cakes, etc.). And on the coffee side, a lot more food than was mentioned in our early report. Yes, you’ll be able to grab a pastry and go – they’ll have some from Macrina, and some house-made, like banana bread. But they’ll also offer acai bowls, made-to-order crepes, Belgian waffles, DIY topping options, made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, avocado toast, and more. The menu will be on an electronic board:

Jonathan, a 13-year West Seattle resident, says they’re hopeful that’ll fill some of the breakfast void left by recent closures (Alki Café and Admiral’s Bebop Waffle Shop come to mind). They’ll have some non-breakfasty options too, like paninis.

Their coffee roaster is the same one mentioned in our story last October, San Juans-based Local Goods, which has created an “Alki Coffee Co. blend, not super dark.” Jonathan says Local Goods is certified organic, sourcing from women-owned growing companies in Central America.

Back to the decor – the furniture hadn’t arrived when we were there, but they’ll have “comfy” seating by the fireplace, a window bar (with windows/doors that will be open in the summer), some tables (a few outdoors, too). In addition to the reclaimed cedar, some driftwood from north Puget Sound will be on the mantle, they said.

If you’re an evening coffee drinker, Alki Coffee Co.’s hours will make you happy – 7 am to 9 pm. (And they plan to have an app for people who want to order ahead.) The Ben & Jerry’s side will be open noon to 9 pm. While April 23 (a Wednesday) will be the day they plan to open to the public, they’re planning a grand-opening celebration three days later, on Saturday, April 26.

Looking further ahead, they plan to be part of an Alki expansion of the West Seattle Art Walk, so watch for that on second Thursdays in the future.

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WEST SEATTLE SALMON: Student research hints at health of Fauntleroy Creek

March 20, 2025 3:56 pm

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Story by Judy Pickens
Photos by Dave Gershgorn
For West Seattle Blog

School salmon releases will start soon on Fauntleroy Creek, and student research this week confirmed that coho fry that drift down to the lower creek, as well as “home-hatch” fry from last fall’s spawning there, will likely find food.

Two dozen fourth graders from <strong>Louisa Boren STEM K-8 did the annual count of stonefly exoskeletons in the spawning reach on Tuesday to continue research that’s been going on since 2000. Stonefly larvae crawl out of the creek this time of year, shed their exoskeletons, and fly for a short mating season.

The students’ count suggests how clean the water is and how much food is available for fry. The study also gives young researchers experience in following scientific protocol. They found 25 exoskeletons in the study area, compared with 16 last year. Torso size ranged from 3 cm to 4 cm, which was similar to 2024.

Led by Shannon Ninburg, volunteer educator with the Fauntleroy Watershed Council, the field trip also included a chance to see hundreds of fry from last fall’s spawning, as well as the first smolt documented leaving the creek this spring for saltwater.

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WEST SEATTLE SCENE: Junction tree-lighting expansion installation

March 20, 2025 2:39 pm

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| Seen around town | West Seattle news

If you’ve been in The Junction today, you might have seen the workers hanging lights in trees. As reported here recently, the West Seattle Junction Association is expanding its tree lighting, and this is phase 2, along California SW between Oregon and Genesee. Phase 1 of the expansion added lights to trees along SW Alaska.

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WELCOME, SPRING: Alice Enevoldsen’s change-of-seasons watch on one-day delay this time

March 20, 2025 12:55 pm

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| Skies Over West Seattle | West Seattle news

The spring-equinox moment was 2:01 am today, and West Seattle educator/expert skywatcher Alice Enevoldsen usually has her change-of-seasons sunset watches the same day as an equinox or solstice (a 15+-year tradition), so you might be thinking that’s tonight. Not this time, though – she’s on a one-day delay, so if you’d like to join with others in commemorating the arrival of spring, while learning exactly what happens at the equinox (interactively!), be at Solstice Park 6:30-7:30 pm tomorrow (Friday, March 21). Rain or shine – unless it’s heavy rain or thunder/lightning. This is at the top level of the park, upslope from the tennis courts and P-Patch, 7400 Fauntleroy Way SW.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen gray 4Runner; ‘sneaky’ package-thief ruse; plus – did you lose a mirror to a hit-run driver?

March 20, 2025 11:44 am

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| Crime | West Seattle news

Three reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch so far today:

STOLEN GRAY 4RUNNER: The report and photo are from Chris:

Last night between 11:30 pm and 5:00 am our car was stolen from in front of our house. Gray Toyota 4Runner with black aftermarket rack, ladder and steps. Black rims as well. License is CJ7576. Police report is 25-74561. Photos are attached. We have a 1.5 year old and it’s our only car. Her car seat was in it so please let us know if you see that or the car. Stolen on the 3200 block of Belvidere in Admiral.

Call 911 if you find it.

‘SNEAKY PACKAGE THIEF’: That’s how Dayna headlined this report:

I live on 45th Ave SW between Admiral and Lander. At 12:35 pm (Wednesday), UPS parked and came to deliver a package that I was anticipating and was prepared to sign for. As the UPS driver was on my sidewalk, a man approached him and said he was my husband, signed for my package using the name “Aaron,” and left. It was not my husband.

I got an email that my package had been delivered, which was odd as no one came to our front door and no one in our home signed for anything. I checked the front of the house, the alley, and nothing. I had a bad feeling so I chased the UPS driver down. He told me he had left the package with my husband on the sidewalk, who had signed for it. Boy, he was shocked when I told him the man he spoke to was not, in fact, my husband! It was a “Fat man in a T-shirt and short pants.” I did a quick sweep of the area but didn’t find anyone matching that description. UPS claim and Seattle Police claim have been filed.

Wanted to flag for the community that there is a sneaky package thief out there. And hopefully UPS drivers are a little more careful in the future.

HIT-RUN DRIVER TAKES OUT MIRROR: This witness has info in case your car is the one damaged:

Did your car suffer a broken driver’s side, side view mirror on Sunday 3/16 at 10:45 am, in the area of Fauntleroy and Alaska? If you let me know where you were parked, I can provide a picture of the vehicle/license plate and a description of the driver. My apologies that I was on my way to work and I couldn’t stop to leave a note. You can text me or leave me a message at (509) 761-9286.

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Alki Community Council, 3010 Avalon design review, art & food in White Center/South Delridge, more for your Thursday

March 20, 2025 9:45 am

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(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

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

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Spring is here, as of 2:01 am today! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

‘SAVE THE POST OFFICE’ RALLY: 11:30 am-12:30 pm, gathering outside the Junction Post Office (4426 California SW) to protest possible cuts and changes – details in our calendar listing.

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

SPORTS: Three games at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) today – Chief Sealth IHS baseball vs. Highline at 4 pm, CSIHS fastpitch softball vs. Rainier Beach at 4 pm, West Seattle HS fastpitch softball vs. Roosevelt at 4 pm.

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

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

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

3010 SW AVALON WAY DESIGN REVIEW: Rescheduled online meeting for 8-story apartment-building proposal, 5 pm. Go here for the meeting link, info on how to comment, and to get the “design packet.”

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

ART & FOOD IN WHITE CENTER: In South Delridge and White Center, a multitude of venues and artists are participating in the Rat City Art & Food Walk, 5-8 tonight. See the map/list here.

AIRPORT NOISE: If you’re interested in noise from nearby King County International Airport (aka Boeing Field), go get information and answers at a 5:30-7:30 pm open house tonight at KCIA Flight Service Station (6526 Ellis Avenue S.) – details here.

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

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: One more way to get moving! Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

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

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) or online. See the agenda here, where you will also find the link to attend online if you can’t get there in person.

PISCES FEST 2025: Tonight at The Skylark! Doors 7, music 8, details here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Wizdumb, starting at 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!:

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‘Keep baseball and softball alive’: A pitch for help, if you can

March 20, 2025 9:00 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

Spring sports are under way at local high schools. One is asking you to warm up your throwing arm and help. Here’s the request we were asked to share with you:

Baseball and softball aren’t just sports at Chief Sealth International High School — they’re a source of pride, teamwork, and opportunity for our students. But right now, our teams are facing a serious challenge. Many talented young athletes in our community simply can’t afford to play.

The cost of gear—gloves, bats, cleats, and protective equipment—is too high for some families.
Field maintenance and facility upgrades are desperately needed.

Without proper funding, fewer students are able to participate, threatening the future of these programs.

We refuse to let financial barriers stop our students from stepping up to the plate.

With your support, we can provide:

⚾ Scholarships for student-athletes who can’t afford fees
🥎 New equipment to ensure every player has what they need
⚾ Team building activities to create a safe and welcoming space
🥎 Coaching and mentorship to inspire and grow our program

Every dollar makes a difference. Whether you’re a proud alumni, a local business, or a fan of the game, you have the power to keep baseball and softball alive at Chief Sealth International High School.

Donate today and help our student-athletes continue playing the game they love!
chiefsealthptsa.schoolauction.net/csihsplayball/give

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TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER, ROAD WORK: First morning of spring

March 20, 2025 6:03 am

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6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 20, 2025; spring arrived four hours ago.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Today’s forecast – breezy, more rain likely, high in the upper 40s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:11 am and 7:23 pm.

ROAD WORK

-In White Center, the 16th SW closure at 104th continues its second week, with detours.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular schedule. (Check out the service-change details announced Monday, taking effect March 29.)

Water Taxi – Regular schedule.

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

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:

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.

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PHOTOS: Fauntleroy Community Association’s 2025 Food Fest annual meeting, and what’s next in the neighborhood

March 19, 2025 7:53 pm

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| Fauntleroy | Neighborhoods | West Seattle news

Story and photos by Jason Grotelueschen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

Fauntleroy neighbors gathered Tuesday night for one of the Fauntleroy Community Association‘s biggest events of the year — the FCA Annual Meeting and Food Fest at The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW).

The popular yearly event (see WSB coverage of last year’s fest) featured food and drink samples from local purveyors, tables hosted by local community groups, and a brief FCA business meeting to elect next year’s FCA board:

From left to right, that’s Reed Haggerty (FCA’s newest board member), David Haggerty, president Frank Immel, vice president Catherine Bailey, treasurer Alan Grainger, Amber Heinemann, Meredith Sciarrio and Bruce Butterfield. Other board members for the upcoming year include David Follis, secretary Kris Ilgenfritz, Susan Lantz-Dey, Mike Dey, and Bill Wellington. This slate of officers was presented and approved unanimously by those in attendance on Tuesday night.

Unsurprisingly, the popularity of the Food Fest is driven largely by — you guessed it — the food! Here’s some of it:

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VIDEO: Mayor, CARE chief come to West Seattle to talk about response team expansion here

March 19, 2025 5:00 pm

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| Safety | West Seattle news

A little over an hour before today’s deadly shooting outside the Southwest Precinct (WSB coverage here), Mayor Bruce Harrell and CARE Department Chief Amy Barden were in West Seattle to talk about the expansion of CARE Community Crisis Responders into the SW and South Precinct areas. At the media briefing after the shooting, SPD Chief Shon Barnes was asked if this was a situation for which they could have been called. He said he didn’t know, but pointed out that the situation unfolded very quickly. (The official description of CCRs is that they “typically respond to low-acuity mental health crisis calls that do not pose a threat of violence nor involve a medical emergency […] and will only respond to calls that do not require enforcement of any kind.”)

The CARE responders officially started responding to calls in this area last week, as we showed you on Friday. This morning’s event outside Delridge Community Center was meant to be celebratory as well as informative. Here’s what the mayor – who had announced the expansion months ago – said:

He was followed by Chief Barden, who noted that so far in the past year and a half, her responders have gone out on more than 1,700 calls, with only three resulting in calls for police to return to the scene:

As with many city-presented media events like this, they scheduled community speakers too – including Alki Community Council president Charlotte Starck:

And the city officials took Q&A, during which the mayor and chief were asked about further plans to expand the responder team, which would among other things be subject to negotiation in the city’s contract with police:

Since the responders told us last week that they’re working out of a Third Avenue location, we asked how soon they are expected to have a workspace at the Southwest Precinct, as previously suggested. Answer: As soon as next month.

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GOT QUESTIONS? ‘Informational meet and greet’ announced for Alki Point pump station generator project

March 19, 2025 4:11 pm

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| Environment | West Seattle news

If you have questions about the Alki Standby Generator Project – toward the south end of the Alki Point Healthy Street’s Beach Drive stretch – you can get answers during an “informational meet and greet” just announced for next Monday, March 24:

Are you interested in learning more about upcoming construction in your neighborhood? Please join us for an informational meet and greet at Constellation Park on Monday, March 24.

Members of the project team will be onsite to answer your questions and provide an overview of upcoming construction work this spring. The meet and greet will be followed by an optional site walk for those interested in seeing how crews will move throughout the neighborhood along the conduit route.

Event details:

WHEN: Monday, March 24, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Constellation Park (Beach Dr SW and 63rd Ave SW)

The meet and greet will start at Constellation Park, then move along the construction work area.

We are hosting this rain or shine. Please dress for the weather accordingly. We hope you can join us!

The project is meant to make the pump station at 63rd/Beach more outage-resistant and therefore less overflow-prone.

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UPDATE: Police officer shoots, kills man outside Southwest Precinct (updated Friday)

March 19, 2025 12:23 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle police

12:23 PM: Developing story at the Southwest Precinct: According to emergency radio, officers were dealing with a man armed with a knife in the Southwest Precinct lot, after a report of a possibly suicidal man in the area. They were trying to get the man under control with a non-lethal “40,” but reported that he continued to approach them with the knife, and they shot him, calling “officer-involved shooting” over the air. Medics are on their way.

(Added: WSB photos)

12:28 PM: Police told dispatch that no officers are hurt. … Over SFD radio, responders describe the man who was shot as about 30 years old, with three gunshot wounds, now getting CPR.

12:33 PM: Officers have told dispatch that SW Webster is being blocked at Delridge (that’s the main street for access to the precinct).

12:45 PM: WSB’s Anne Higuera at the scene reports that the medic unit with the man who was shot has left, with lights but not a siren. The perimeter to keep media and community members has been moved further back, too.

12:59 PM: We’ve confirmed that new Police Chief Shon Barnes has arrived at the scene. He was just at thr precinct last night for what turned out to be his first Seattle community meeting (WSB coverage here).

1:33 PM: In our photo above are CSI detectives who just arrived at the scene. A few moments after our photo, they put up a tarp blocking that view. No confirmation yet of whether the man survived – nor whether he was indeed in the medic unit that left. SPD promises an eventual media briefing at the scene.

2:13 PM: The chief has just finished briefing media. He says the man has died. We’ll add the briefing video upon return to HQ.

2:40 PM: Above is our video of Chief Barnes’s seven-minute briefing, including Q&A (added: he confirmed, in response to our question, that this happened in the secure area of the precinct lot, where the department vehicles are parked, but didn’t know how the man got in). The only other notable update besides the confirmation that the man was killed is that the shots were fired by one officer. (SPD also has posted to its Blotter website, noting something else the chief said, that per department policy, video from the incident will be released within 72 hours.)

4:11 PM: A reader called to point out that SW Webster is still closed at Delridge.

ADDED 3:38 PM FRIDAY: The King County Medical Examiner identifies the man who was killed as 36-year-old Urban A. Seay. Cause of death is listed as “multiple gunshot wounds” and ruled “homicide” (which means a person was killed, not necessarily that it was decreed a crime).

4:39 PM FRIDAY: SPD meantime has released video from the incident. Here’s the direct link; we’re also writing a separate story.

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YOU CAN HELP: What to do next for Cub Scout Pack 793’s ‘Scouting for Food’ drive

March 19, 2025 11:48 am

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That’s. Cub Scout Pack 793, and they’re in the middle of this year’s door-to-door Scouting for Food drive. Here’s their announcement – including how to donate even if you’re not in the door-to-door zone:

If you live in the North Admiral neighborhood near Hiawatha Playfield, you may have noticed a colorful hanger on your door this past weekend. That’s because Cub Scout Pack 793, based out of Holy Rosary near The Junction, is participating in Scouting for Food, an annual service project dedicated to fighting hunger in our community.

On Saturday (March 22), starting at 8:00 AM, these young scouts will be out collecting non-perishable food donations from doorsteps to support the West Seattle Food Bank.

“Pack 793 has scouts from 5th grade all the way to Kindergarten,” said a den leader. “They all do their best, but you can only cover so much ground with those little legs.”

If your home isn’t in the collection area, but you’d still like to contribute, donations can be dropped off to the scouts in the parking lot between Hiawatha Playfield and West Seattle High School, on the Walnut Street side, on March 22 between 10 am and 12 pm.

Join Pack 793 in making a difference — every can and box of food helps! For more information, visit pack793.com.

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The list for your West Seattle Wednesday

March 19, 2025 9:45 am

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(Shield bug photographed at Jack Block Park by Steve Bender)

Here’s what’s happening on your Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Wednesdays at 10 am, too! Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore’s new location. (4522 California SW)

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, noon-4 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

TODDLER STORY TIME AT SW LIBRARY: 3 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION: BECU‘s new White Center branch (WSB sponsor) invites you to a celebration, 3-5 pm today:

What: BECU White Center Neighborhood Financial Center grand opening and ribbon cutting; light refreshments will be shared

Who: Remarks will be given by BECU Branch Manager Andrew Blanco, and Samantha Le of the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce and Success Foundation. BECU’s Chief Member & Digital Experiences Officer Jason Rudman will lead the ribbon cutting ceremony.

When: Wednesday, March 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. Remarks will begin at 3:30, with the ribbon cutting around 3:50 p.m.

Where: 1515 SW 107th Street, Suite 100

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm free drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

DELRIDGE SIDEWALKS: Tonight’s the night for the walking tour announced by the city:

Building Sidewalk and Walkway Connections

Want to see new safe places to walk in the Delridge neighborhood? Please join us for a neighborhood walk and share with us where you would like to see new walkways and/or sidewalks.

Time: 5:00-6:30 pm

Location: Gather at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW) and then walk the neighborhood with us!

RAINWISE WEBINAR: Are you eligible for rebates? Want to know more about being part of RainWise? 5 pm webinar – info, and a link to check your eligibility, are in our calendar listing.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it, don’t toss 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).

WORDSWEST PRESENTS A BOOK LAUNCH: 6 pm, C & P Coffee is the site for this WordsWest Literary Series revival:

WordsWest Literary Series Presents
Let’s Launch Forty Bouts in the Wilderness
A new poetry collection by Katy E. Ellis
Website: wordswestliterary.weebly.com/next-event.html

Please join WordsWest Literary Series for a special event to celebrate the book launch of co-curator Katy E. Ellis’ second collection of poetry Forty Bouts in the Wilderness (MoonPath Press), a book about returning to difficult places by choice or by what seem like fateful accidents. This event will include readings by co-curators Susan Rich and Harold Taw. Books will be for sale and treats will be served!

(5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Open invitation to the group’s weekly meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW)

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)

TRIVIA x 3: Three Wednesday trivia locations on our West Seattle list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night begins 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.

MUSIC BINGO: Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Ready to take the mic and show your talents? 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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!

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