ROAD-WORK ALERT: Work planned near million-gallon overflow-tank project site in southeast West Seattle

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Announced today by the King County Wastewater Treatment Division, as their million-gallon sewer-overflow tank project continues taking shape:

Utility investigation work near First Avenue South bridge beginning December 2

King County Wastewater Treatment Division is planning to build a wastewater and stormwater storage tank near the First Avenue South Bridge to reduce combined sewer overflows into the Duwamish River, with construction expected to begin in summer 2025. Starting as early as (next Monday) December 2, 2024, crews will spend up to three days potholing, or digging small holes, near the future storage tank site in preparation for upcoming construction. This work will help King County to better understand the locations and condition of existing utility lines.

What you can expect

-Work hours 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for up to three days, starting as early as Monday, December 2. Work on Highland Park Way SW may happen at night to avoid disrupting traffic.
-Temporary lane closures with flaggers on site to assist vehicle and pedestrian movement.
-One drill rig and up to four service vehicles on site.
-Noise and slight vibrations during work hours, including engine noise and periodic hammering.
-Occasional truck traffic accessing the site during work hours.

Please watch for equipment and signs in the area, travel slowly to stay safe and follow direction from flaggers.

The overflow tank has been in planning for years – here’s some of our past coverage.

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UPDATE: Two teenagers stabbed west of Roxhill Park; suspect arrested

| Crime | West Seattle news

1:31 PM: Police and fire are responding to a report of two people stabbed at 30th/Cambridge [map], just west of Roxhill Park. Updates to come.

1:35 PM: Police are looking for at least one vehicle in connection with this – described as a newer silver SUV, possibly a Nissan Murano. They confirm there are two victims, describing as “one in a fight that got stabbed, one who we’re interviewing right now.”

1:44 PM: SFD has reduced its response size; we’ll be checking with them regarding conditions. No further info from police yet regarding suspect(s)/circumstances.

1:47 PM: Police have just said the suspect(s) and victims in this “are all juveniles” and they’ve checked the parking lots at nearby schools but no sign of the involved vehicle.

2:02 PM: They are looking for a teenage girl and apparently have her name.

2:50 PM: SFD says its medics treated a 17-year-old girl who was in stable condition when taken to the hospital and a 15-year-old girl with “minor injuries” who did not want to go to a hospital.

ADDED 5:17 PM: We followed up with SPD too. Det. Eric Muñoz noted, “There is a family relationship between the suspect and stabbing victim, making this a domestic violence-related incident. Another female juvenile victim sustained minor injuries (scratches); and was treated on scene. Video surveillance was obtained by officers. The weapon used was not located. The 16-year-old suspect fled the scene and was not located. Police are actively searching for her. Police are also looking for another involved male suspect; his involvement in this incident is under investigation.”

6:28 PM: SPD confirms the suspect has just been arrested.

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BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Gene Juarez finally confirms West Seattle Junction location

November 25, 2024 1:21 pm

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(WSB photo, July)

Four months ago, we reported that city permit files showed a Gene Juarez salon was penciled in for the former Sound Credit Union space at 4730 California SW. At the time, the company’s CEO Katie Trent had no comment. Today, she emailed us this announcement:

I am happy to now confirm that we have leased the space formerly housing Sound Credit Union.

We are thrilled to bring our award-winning salon and skin care services to the Junction. Many of our staff (including me) live in West Seattle, as do many of our existing guests. It is a privilege to join the vibrant business scene in West Seattle/the Junction, and we look forward to making a positive contribution through additional foot traffic to the Junction as well as involvement with the many wonderful community events throughout the year.

Trent says they’re hoping to open in April. She adds:

The salon will feature our full complement of salon services, including texture/curl specialists and specialty extension services. We have been certified carbon neutral for beauty services by our sustainability partner, Green Circle Salons, since 2022 and intend to carry that practice to this location. Our skincare team offer a full suite of facial services as well as waxing, lash and brow services.

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SEEN OFF WEST SEATTLE: USS Nimitz, inbound

November 25, 2024 12:34 pm

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| Seen at sea | West Seattle news

12:34 PM: Thanks for the photos, including the one above from Steven Rice – the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) is inbound, headed for Bremerton. According to this report, it left San Diego one week ago – the same day two other carriers departed.

ADDED 1 PM: This photo’s from Sid:

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Rock thrown into apartment; dumped tablets

November 25, 2024 12:01 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news

Two reader reports so far today:

ROCK THROWN: From T:

I live at an apartment on Edmunds and 42nd Ave SW. About 3:15 am, a rock was thrown into our sliding glass door and shattered it. It landed in my dog’s bowl and broke that too. There is glass all over the living room – I was asleep on the couch when this happened.

If anyone saw anything, a police report has been filed.

The temporary number for that is T00017786.

DUMPED TABLETS: Sent by M:

Wanted to let readers know that I found 2 tablets dumped in the street near 35th & Trenton this morning.
One was a kid’s and one was an adult’s, based on the cases. The adult’s tablet seems to still function. The kid’s one seems damaged though. If they can identify the brand of the tablet and describe the cases, happy to get them reunited with the owner!

Email or text us and we’ll connect you.

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WEST SEATTLE GIVING SPIRIT: Little kids, big lessons at Hazelwood Preschool

November 25, 2024 11:33 am

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| West Seattle Giving Spirit | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Today, as our West Seattle Giving Spirit spotlights on local nonprofits continue, you can ensure a nonprofit preschool can teach big lessons to more little kids. Three times a week through year’s end, WSB is bringing you this special holiday-season opportunity to learn more about some of this area’s amazing local nonprofits, in partnership with the Learning Communities Foundation. Today – open the doors more widely to Hazelwood Preschool – here’s their story:

At Hazelwood Preschool, children discover the joy of learning through a blend of play-based education and connection to nature.

We are a non-profit preschool serving around 40 children ages 2-5 in West Seattle. Nestled against Fauntleroy Park, Hazelwood Preschool provides a unique learning environment that focuses on social-emotional growth. Children are encouraged to build empathy, resilience, and confidence while forming lasting friendships. A central focus of our curriculum is our outdoor program where children explore the natural world, fostering curiosity, and a deep respect for the environment. Our approach to education is holistic, incorporating art, music, and hands-on science activities alongside structured and free play. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, ensuring that every child sees their identity reflected in our curriculum.

At Hazelwood, we are committed to making high-quality early education more accessible. Our scholarship program is deeply meaningful to us, as it allows us to remove financial barriers for families. With your generosity, we can give more children the opportunity to develop a lifelong love of learning and a connection to their community. Contributions to our school enable us to expand our scholarship program, retain passionate educators, and keep tuition affordable.

Hazelwood parent Katy says, “It has been amazing watching my daughter transform during her years at Hazelwood. She went from hesitant and shy to outspoken and immensely proud of herself. She comes home every day excited to tell us about something, whether it was a funny moment with her friends, or the art she created. It is such a relief as a parent to know my child is in a safe and supportive place she loves.”

We are grateful to be part of the incredible West Seattle community. The support and involvement of our families, staff, and neighbors make it possible for Hazelwood Preschool to thrive, and for that, we thank you.

To support Hazelwood Preschool with your West Seattle Giving Spirit, go here! To see who we’ve featured already – browse this WSB archive.

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Our list for your West Seattle Monday!

November 25, 2024 9:54 am

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(Eagle at Alki, photographed by Christopher Boffoli)

Here’s our list for your Monday, from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and West Seattle Holiday Guide:

FORGOTTEN CHILDREN’S FUND TOY DRIVE: Today’s the first day you can bring new, unwrapped toy donations to the John L. Scott Westwood offices (WSB sponsor) on the breezeway at Westwood Village (2600 SW Barton).

DONATE WARM CLOTHES & DESSERTS: Today’s the first day you can donate warm clothes, blankets, socks, and/or desserts at D Squared Hospitality‘s offices – 4105 Airport Way S. – for Thursday’s free community dinner at The Hall at Fauntleroy.

BABY STORY TIME: Noon at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), for kids 0-2.

BINGO! Monday nights at Locust Cider on Alki, 6 pm. (2820 Alki SW)

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, including first-time players.

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: No Monday night meeting this week.

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 IN FAUNTLEROY: You’re invited to free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MEDITATION IN ALKI: The Alki Dharma Community also hosts Monday night meditation at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), 7-8:30 pm.

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley in back of Bonjour Vietnam is open – Monday nights, live music from The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

SING! 9 pm is the start time for Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

If you have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar, and/or something for our Holiday Guide, please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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BLACK FRIDAY: Deals and Dick’s at Thunder Road Guitars

November 25, 2024 9:00 am

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(2023 photo courtesy Thunder Road Guitars)

Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor) is bringing back the Dick’s Drive-In burgers-and-shakes truck on Black Friday (this Friday, November 29)! Here’s the TRG announcement:

This Black Friday Weekend is going to be LEGENDARY! For the first time ever, Thunder Road Guitars Seattle & Portland are offering:

-20% OFF select new, used, and vintage guitars, amplifiers, and pedals!

-Shop online at www.thunderroadguitars.com with code BLACKFRIDAY20 to save big!

-Or visit us in-store in West Seattle or Portland to snag these epic deals.

BONUS: At our West Seattle location, the DICK’S DRIVE-IN Truck will be on-site Friday from 12-2 pm! Treat yourself to lunch with purchase of any item in store. Guitars + burgers = Black Friday done right!

Hurry! Sale runs Black Friday Weekend only. Some exclusions apply, so call or email for details.

In West Seattle, Thunder Road Guitars is at 6400 California SW in Morgan Junction.

Anyone else with Black Friday festivities? Email – westseattleblog@gmail.com – or text – 206-293-6302 – us so we can add to our West Seattle Holiday Guide – thanks!

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT, ROAD WORK: Pre-Thanksgiving Monday info, with school changes

November 25, 2024 6:03 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, November 25, as we start the pre-holiday-week.

SCHOOLS

No classes at Seattle Public Schools elementaries and K-8s, since the days before Thanksgiving are conference time.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Cloudy, showery, high in the upper 40s. Today’s sunrise will be at 7:29 am, while sunset will be at 4:23 pm.

TRANSIT

Water Taxi today – Regular service.

Washington State Ferries today – 2-boat service on the Triangle Route with M/V Sealth as the “ghost boat.” Check here for last-minute changes.

Metro buses today – Regular schedule.

ROAD WORK

*The Admiral Way Bridge seismic project continues; the south half of the bridge is closed, with one lane each way on the north side. Fairmount Avenue remains closed beneath the bridge.

*The Delridge pedestrian-bridge earthquake-safety project also continues, with narrowing at Delridge/Oregon.

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; West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras are on this WSB page.

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

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Driver hits pole on Admiral Way

November 25, 2024 12:36 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

Police say a driver has hit a pole on the northbound side of the 3600 block of Admiral Way [map], and brought down wires/cables; traffic on that side will be blocked for a while.

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Highland Park Improvement Club: Rebuilding in more ways than one

November 24, 2024 8:32 pm

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| Highland Park | West Seattle news

(Photo by Peter de Lory)

By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

Highland Park Improvement Club is edging ever-closer to rebuilding its headquarters, after 2021’s devastating fire.

Until then, HPIC leaders, members, and supporters are gathering in other venues – like the wreathmaking meetup at Highland Park Corner Store today (photo above), and online, which was the venue for this past Wednesday’s town hall. Here’s what we heard:

As HPIC moves into the future, it’s rebuilding in a different way too – it’s attracted new board members; more than half the board is new, it was noted near the start of the town hall. And it’s been a momentous year, as documented in this video shown after the board members’ introductions:

More milestones in the rebuild were part of it, of course, including demolition of what remained of the fire-gutted old HPIC building. Kay Kirkpatrick recapped everything else that happened this year, including hiring a general contractor.

(October photo courtesy Kay Kirkpatrick)

Now that the building’s down to the foundation, it’s time for work on the side sewer before the demolition preview can be “closed out”; then comes “civil work … where people dig around and look for plumbing lines, things like that.” Then it’s time to work on other phases:

How they move through those phases, Kirkpatrick said, depends on how funding goes. In response to a question, she said, no, the shell won’t be usable, they’ll have to get the new building to a stage where they get a occupancy permit. But they do hope to use the site as much as possible (only half of it will be fenced off for the project).

Not yet, though – so they were at Highland Park Corner Store for today’s Wreath-Making Meetup, and they’ll be moving through the neighborhood for the Not-So-Silent-Night Parade on New Year’s Eve. (Volunteers appreciated!)

(WSB photo, New Year’s Eve 2022)

Now back to the topic of fundraising. They have two needs – operations, and the rebuilding project. So far they have $1.75 million for the latter; they hope to get business sponsors and “major donors” to help cover the rest of what they need. They’re wrapping up work on fundraising strategy and planning a capital campaign. They will need to “re-introduce” themselves to the community to build connections – fundraising@hpic1919.org if you can help and/or have ideas.

For HPIC operations, they are working on a business model, though the organization is nonprofit.

The priority will be “welcoming and meaningful and barrier-free arts, culture, and social events.” supported by member and rental fees. To get more of a handle on pursuing those, they are studying who else is serving Highland Park in that space, in hopes of forming new partnerships (and confirming that their rental rates are competitive). If you’d like to help with the resource inventory, email galen.vanhorn@hpic1919.org.

How to get involved? There’s a link on the HPIC website. You also can follow HPIC on social media. You can become a member (with multiple levels of membership available). And/or be part of the “people power” they need from the neighborhood for all the different tasks that need to be handled. “Boosting awareness and engagement” are the focuses for 2025.

One question submitted before the town hall had to do with aircraft noise in the area. Kirkpatrick suggested that the person come to the HPAC meeting in January (fourth Wednesday, 7 pm, so January 22). Another question, sent in via chat: What about the construction timeline? Site prep is expected to go into mid-2025, but beyond that, it’s hard to say, funding-dependent – the next phase might take six to nine months IF full funding is found (at least $3 million total). Same for the “systems” phase – and then they hope to get the occupancy permit even if the building’s not quite complete. But they also recognize that there are a lot of questions regarding how costs might be affected if the next federal-government administration indeed imposes tariffs. They’ll be in close communications with their contractor, Metis (which had a representative at the meeting).

You can read about HPIC’s century-plus history here.

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WEEK AHEAD: West Seattle Junction Hometown Holidays just days away!

November 24, 2024 7:03 pm

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| Holidays | West Seattle news

Shortly after Thanksgiving, two-plus weeks of West Seattle Junction Hometown Holidays festivities (co-sponsored by WSB) begin. Here are the dates you’ll want to get on your calendar:

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30: Small Business Saturday! We always say EVERY day should be Small Business (Whatever)day, but there’s a national movement attached to this one, so join the party and shop your local indies.

(Better As Brass, WSB video from 2023)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5: Shop Late in The Junction with special sights and sounds – The Silver Belles will carol, Better As Brass will play holiday favorites, Elves will be out and about, and the West Seattle Book Club will be reading at venues inside and outside The Junction.

(Tree lighting, WSB video from 2023)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 – The BIG night! 4-8 pm, this year’s Holiday Festival features the tree lighting in Junction Plaza Park, plus vendors at the Night Market, pet costume contest, Santa, singers, beer garden, and more on SW Alaska between 42nd and California. (See the full schedule here.)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10-MONDAY, DECEMBER 23: DIY photos in a holiday wonderland at Curious Kidstuff (4740 California SW), noon-5 pm.

(Silver Belles, WSB video from 2023)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12: 5 pm “till late,” Holiday Art Walk and Shop Late in The Junction – Santa, The Silver Belles, and The Art of Music.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14: Santa Photos at Curious Kidstuff (noon-3 pm) and John L. Scott (11 am-2 pm)

(Donated coats, WSB photo from 2023)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15: Cocoa and Coat Drive with the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle at the Farmers Market’s south end (California/Alaska), 10 am-1:30 pm.

Lots of individual businesses and organizations will have special events throughout the season too – if yours is among them, please send us info for our West Seattle Holiday Guide, if you haven’t already – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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Anybody missing a PlayStation?

November 24, 2024 5:34 pm

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| Seen around town | West Seattle news

Sent by Chris:

Saw this guy put a box down for a PS4 on Hanford Street between 44th and 45th. He put the box down right in the entrance to the alley on the north side of the block in the middle of the block. Box contains PS 3 with all of the hardware … (Then) on my way back from the store checked the box and it was still there. I put it under a tree at the entrance to the same alley.

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FOLLOWUP: Camp Long, almost two weeks later

November 24, 2024 4:16 pm

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| West Seattle fires | West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

Tomorrow marks two weeks since arson gutted the lodge at West Seattle’s Camp Long. We’re checking in periodically with Seattle Parks as they decide what to do about the lodge and two cabins that were all damaged that night. (The park has remained closed too.) Most recent statement was this response to our inquiry, from Parks spokesperson Rachel Schulkin: “We are still working through a lot of questions with insurance and building inspectors and so on before we make any decisions. The park is still closed as we work to secure the building. Once the building is secured, we will reopen the park to the public.” Our photo (taken through the closed gate) is from Saturday; no work crews or others in sight at the time. Meantime, a reminder that park staff are seeking public help in recreating Camp Long’s catalogue of history – here’s how you can be part of that.

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DEVELOPMENT: How should Seattle’s Design Review program – once the main venue for public comment on projects – change?

November 24, 2024 2:34 pm

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| Development | West Seattle news

(From second Early Design Guidance packet for the CVS project in 2015)

Seattle’s Design Review program is a shadow of its former self already – take a look at the city’s project-review calendar, empty as of our check while writing this story. It’s been criticized for adding time and money to projects. But over the years, it’s also been the main channel through which some not-so-great projects have eventually died – two examples in our archives, the standalone Petco store (and parking lot) once planned where the Rally live/work/townhouse complex sits at California/Charlestown, and the standalone CVS store (and parking lot) once planned (rendering above) where the Maris mixed-use building went up at 4722 Fauntleroy Way SW. The last Southwest Design Review Board meeting in our archives was almost a year ago. So what should the program’s future be? You have three days left to let the city know via a survey:

Design review changes are coming to the City of Seattle. Please tell us your thoughts by November 27:

Design review is currently required for most new larger buildings in the City of Seattle. It includes public notice with the ability for neighborhoods to comment on the appearance of new buildings. City of Seattle Staff and volunteer Design Review Boards review new buildings to make sure they meet the Design Guidelines.

Recent changes to Washington State law require us to make changes to Seattle’s Design Review program.

SEVA Workshop is asking for people’s feedback on several topics, including:

-Which areas of Seattle should require Design Review for new construction
-Which types of new construction should go through Design Review
-When and how people can comment on new construction projects
-How to update the Design Guidelines to be easier to understand
-How adding incentives for new construction could improve equity

Some of the possible design review program changes could include:

-Limiting projects to only one public meeting,
-Streamlining the Design Review process to be quicker and less costly for applicants, and
-Reducing the number of projects that are required to go through Design Review (if new construction does not require design review, then most new buildings will not include any public comment period or public notice)

SDCI’s goal is to update the Design Review program before the Washington state’s House Bill 1293 deadline of June 30, 2025.

Take the Design Review Program community survey and add your voice to help shape the future of Seattle. The survey closes November 27.

(Thanks to Robin Schwartz in South Park for circulating the survey.)

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VIDEO: That was a Seahawks flyover

November 24, 2024 1:27 pm

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| West Seattle news | WS & Sports

1:27 PM: Did you hear the roar? We did from The Junction. Home game today with a “Salute to Service.”

1:59 PM: And here’s who flew over:

Today's #SaluteToService flyover features two EA-18G Growlers from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.@USAA | @USNavy pic.twitter.com/ljVQ3W52U9

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) November 24, 2024

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YOU CAN HELP: Young West Seattleite’s ‘Pins for the Pantry’ seeking pledges

November 24, 2024 11:02 am

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| Holidays | How to help | West Seattle news

While many are out shopping on “Black Friday,” one young West Seattleite will be bowling … for a cause.

(Photo from nathantavelbowling.com)

That’s Nathan Tavel, who plans to bowl 10 am-11 am Friday (November 29) to raise money for the West Seattle and White Center Food Banks. You can pledge now – with pledging categories including how many pins he’ll tally, how many strikes he’ll throw, how many turkeys he’ll throw, and what his total score will be. You can find out more – and pledge – at nathantavelbowling.com. Lots of prize possibilities for pledgers, too! (This isn’t his first bowling fundraiser – we told you about one of Nathan’s efforts back in early 2020, when he was just eight; his dad, community advocate Phil Tavel, says he’s been bowling since age four.)

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen gray Lexus

November 24, 2024 10:24 am

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| Crime | West Seattle news

Sent by LDP this morning:

Reporting a stolen 2017 Lexus RX – gray. License plate ending in 281. Has a child’s car seat in back. Per video we obtained, stolen near Petco in the Alaska Junction area on 41st at 1 am on Thursday, November 21st. Thief who stole the vehicle was dropped off by what looks like a white sedan. Appreciate everyone keeping an eye out for it. Still no word from police about the whereabouts of the vehicle. But please do call 911 if you see it.

We’ll add the SPD incident # for reference when we get it.

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Wreath-making, knife-sharpening, book club, more for your West Seattle Sunday

November 24, 2024 6:12 am

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(Saturday rainbow, photographed by Greg Snyder)

Time for our two-part list of what’s happening on your Sunday. First, from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide (where you’ll find LOTS of other holiday info):

(WSB photo, last Sunday)

TOYS FOR TOTS AT THE FARMERS’ MARKET: West Seattle Kiwanis continues with their holiday-season booth at the south end of the market (California/Alaska) – bring new unwrapped toys to donate.

HPIC WREATH-MAKING MEETUP: 11 am-1 pm at Highland Park Corner Store. “Bring loose greens, pine cones – a great way to use those evergreen branches the fall winds are dropping! If you can, bring clippers or scissors, ribbon, wire, etc.+ we’ll have some to share.” (7789 Highland Park Way SW)

‘SNOWED IN (AGAIN)’ MATINEE: 3 pm performance of ArtsWest‘s holiday show; check here for tickets. (4711 California SW)

ASTRA LUMINA: The illuminated walk at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge continues. 5 pm and later entry times, ticket cost varies. (6000 16th SW)

SEATTLE STRENGTH AND PERFORMANCE MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL: $299 holiday-membership deal from the studio (WSB sponsor) with a West Seattle location at 2942 SW Avalon Way – less than half-price for what you get. Email membership@seattlesp.com today if interested.

And from our year-round Event Calendar:

SWIM IN THE SOUND: At 9:30 am, dive into the weekly group plunge into Puget Sound off Alki – meet at Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki).

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet for today’s run at 9 am at Dough Joy Donuts (4310 SW Oregon).

KNEIGHBORHOOD KNIVES: The knife-sharpening-on-whetstones pop-up is back, 10 am-4 pm, $10/knife, Hotwire Coffee (4410 California SW).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Last market before Thanksgiving – open 10 am-2 pm, with almost-winter produce, plus beverages, baked goods, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared food, nuts, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Fall is project time. Need a tool to make yours happen? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

CLASSIC NOVELS (AND MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: Monthly gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3 pm, this time discussing Charles Dickens‘ “Great Expectations.”

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday night music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that should be listed on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring – and/or in our Holiday Guide? Just email us the basics – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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VIDEO: The Dusty 45s delight full house @ Easy Street Records

November 23, 2024 11:50 pm

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| West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

The floor and the loft at Easy Street Records were packed tonight for hometown faves The Dusty 45s, celebrating their new album “All the Beauty in Between.” We couldn’t stay for the whole show but caught several songs including, above, “One Girl,” and below, “Cash in Her Soul“:

Easy Street proprietor Matt Vaughan introduced Billy Joe Huels and his band as “relentless” (and might we say, Vaughan knows a thing or two about relentlessness). Huels, for his part, told the crowd, “I’m Billy Joe, I live right down the street.” He explained the songs were largely written “during the COVID break,” including “Thursday Afternoon,” recalling the simple pleasure of going out for a walk during pandemic times. You can get the album via links here (and listen to clips from the rest of the songs). And if you want to see the band again, albeit outside West Seattle, they have a show at Tractor Tavern next Wednesday.

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VIDEO: Christmas Ship’s West Seattle night, with Alki Holiday Lights

November 23, 2024 7:55 pm

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| Holidays | West Seattle news

(Photo by Nancy Woodland)

7:55 PM: Look for the lights east of Alki Bathhouse and you’ll find the epicenter of Alki Holiday Lights, the neighborhood celebration organized by the Alki Community Council while awaiting the Christmas Ship’s 8:35 pm appearance – with local businesses, and the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens), participating too. Updates later!

(Added: “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” excerpt with Pacific Sound Chorus on board)

9:13 PM: The Christmas Ship has sailed on after its Alki stop, second of the night (after Seacrest). We’ll add visuals once we’re back at HQ!

10:15 PM: As promised, the Alki Community Council lined part of the seawall with luminarias – no rain, so they stayed lit! The ACC set up this festive display too:

Along with the businesses offering treats, the Log House Museum was open for the evening, with merchandise including a bake sale and the remaining stock of ornaments, each featuring something or someplace from West Seattle’s history:

The museum was thrilled with the turnout, even though they’re a block inland – they’d counted well past 100 visitors before we stopped by around midway through the evening event. Meantime, that’s it for the Christmas Ship’s 2024 West Seattle stops, but if you want to catch it elsewhere in the region, here’s the full-season schedule.

ADDED: Thanks to Rod for this photo of the Christmas Ship, with its traditional illuminated wish for “PEACE,” sailing away from Seacrest:

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WINDSTORM AFTERMATH: West Seattle’s biggest fallen tree finally removed

November 23, 2024 5:38 pm

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Remember the giant tree that fell across Walnut Avenue in South Admiral during Tuesday’s windstorm? We believe it’s the biggest one that came down; the photo above is all we saw left of it this afternoon. Here’s what it looked like right after the storm:

A neighbor told us work to remove it was finally under way last night, and she believed the nearby residents who were without power for days had been restored too. The Seattle City Light map is finally without West Seattle outages and shows fewer than 800 customers still out systemwide.

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BIZNOTE: Emerald Water Anglers’ grand opening at new location. What to see, even if you don’t fish

November 23, 2024 2:43 pm

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Dave McCoy is thrilled that the new location of his fishing-focused shop Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor) is in the heart of The Junction (4707 California, steps from Walk-All-Ways), where they’re getting the kind of exposure they couldn’t enjoy at their previous 42nd/Oregon location. EWA has been in the new space for almost two months, but has been officially celebrating its grand opening these past two days. Even if fishing’s not your thing, there’s a lot to see – Dave is still stoked about uncovering the space’s original flooring:

He notes that since fishing is a sport with a strong element of nostalgia, the classic flooring fits right in. And then there’s the “rod wall” and mural by Chris Habermann: