West Seattle Crime Watch: License-plate theft
Quick Crime Watch note tonight – Paul reports someone stole his license plates overnight near 39th and Dakota: Washington plates B45069N. So if you happen to see a plate lying around in your neighborhood, take a closer look (and tell police if you find one, even if it’s not Paul’s).
Seen from West Seattle: Purple moon follows blue moon
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Thanks to Craig Young for the view of CenturyLink Field from West Seattle during tonight’s moonrise. The purple lighting is in honor of the University of Washington Huskies’ game tonight, which just ended with UW beating San Diego State, 21-12.
West Seattle Labor Day invitation: Flag, flagpole dedication
Since it’s a federal holiday, Labor Day will bring a few more flags out on display around West Seattle (and beyond). One will be brand-new, and you are invited to its dedication. From Gary Langenbach:
On behalf of the Alki Masonic Temple Board, we would like to invite members of the community to a Labor Day Potluck and dedication of our new Flag and renovated flagpole. Members of VFW district 2 will be performing the flag dedication. We will gather at noon on Monday, September 3rd, at Alki Masonic Center, 4736 40th Ave SW, to share a casual meal. We will commence the Flag Ceremony at 1 pm. Please feel free to remain for fellowship throughout the afternoon. Call 206-938-3554 for additional information.
Next week’s closures: Nothing till after Labor Day
Even though the 1st Avenue South ramp to/from the westbound Spokane Street Viaduct is now open, other work continues, both city and state projects, including the ongoing closure of the eastbound SSV offramp at 1st (till late September). Otherwise, no closures till after Labor Day. Here’s the night-by-night, day-by-day list for the week-plus ahead:
SATURDAY 9/1 (today) through MONDAY 9/3
*No closures planned
TUESDAY (9/4)
*Alaskan Way Viaduct/99 – Southbound lanes closed 9 pm Tuesday to 5 am Wednesday, between Battery Street Tunnel and West Seattle Bridge
WEDNESDAY (9/5)
*Alaskan Way Viaduct/99 – Southbound lanes closed 9 pm Wednesday to 5 am Thursday, between Battery Street Tunnel and West Seattle Bridge
THURSDAY (9/6)
*Alaskan Way Viaduct/99 – Southbound lanes closed 9 pm Thursday to 5 am Friday
*Spokane Street Viaduct – From SDOT:
The eastbound lanes of the Spokane Street Viaduct between SR 99 and I-5 will be closed from 1 am to 5 am Thursday morning. All traffic on the West Seattle Bridge will be detoured to northbound SR 99. Traffic wishing to continue further east will be diverted to the lower Spokane Street roadway.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY (9/7-9/9)
*Spokane Street Viaduct – Aside from ongoing 1st Avenue S. exit closure, nothing scheduled
*Alaskan Way Viaduct/99 – Nothing scheduled
LOOKING AHEAD
*The full list of everything notable – elsewhere in the city, too – is here. You’ll note there is a northbound 99/Alaskan Way Viaduct closure scheduled for the weekend of September 15-16.
New owner for closed Triangle gas station, and signs of reopening
Almost a year and a half after it closed during a conversion from 76 to Arco, the gas station/mini-mart on the east side of the Fauntleroy/Alaska intersection appears to be on the way to reopening, under new ownership. We checked its status after a tip from Paul of PB&J Textiles (WSB sponsor); he noticed the fence that had ringed it for a year was down and the site appeared “cleaned up.” It was fenced off last January and then listed for sale; county property records show the $1.3 million sale to PacWest Energy LLC closed a week and a half ago, and city online records show an application for a sign permit – under the Shell brand. What we’ve found online so far indicates that PacWest is a joint venture between Shell and Idaho-based Jacksons Food Stores. Does this mean anything for the also-Shell-branded station across the intersection? We’ll be checking on that, and on the timetable for this one.
West Seattle Crime Watch: Tires slashed; bike stolen
Two West Seattle Crime Watch reader reports: First, from Tom in North Admiral:
This morning, I woke up to both of my cars each with all 4 tires slashed. Called the police and they said that 6 to 8 other families were reporting the same issue with their cars. Great way to start a 3-day holiday.
And yet another bicycle theft – this one reported last night by Heather:
My bike was stolen from my home just north of Lincoln Park. It’s a red Diamond Back. It was loaded with green panniers and a striped bucket-style helmet. My white three-ring binder with teaching materials was in the pannier. I’d love to get that back, even if I never see the bike again!
To get involved with community crime-prevention efforts, now that it’s September, watch for the meeting announcements of the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council (9/18) and the West Seattle Blockwatch Captains’ Network (9/25).
West Seattle Saturday: The 3-day weekend begins
(Last night’s moonrise, from Don Armeni – photo by David Hutchinson)
Welcome to September! Here are some of the highlights for today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Events Calendar:
LEND A HAND AT LINCOLN PARK: Start your Labor Day weekend with a little volunteer forest restoration at Lincoln Park. Meet the Friends of Lincoln Park at 9 am – details here.
BLOOD DRIVE IN THE JUNCTION: 9 am-3 pm, look for the mobile unit at 42nd/Alaska (except for a 11:30 am-12:30 pm closure).
SHOP THE DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE: Day 2 of the “Native Market and Jumble Days” event, 10 am-4 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)
HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Two matches scheduled for West Seattle Stadium – Seattle Lutheran plays Carson Graham Secondary, 1:30 pm; West Seattle HS vs. Lindbergh HS at 7 pm (The Seattle Times (WSB partner) says this will technically be a “controlled scrimmage”).
LUAU: You’re invited to enjoy food and performances at Seaview Methodist Church, 2 pm – details here.
TERRY BROOKS AT BARNES & NOBLE: As previewed last night, the West Seattle-residing best-selling author is at Westwood Village B&N for his annual appearance, 2 pm.
THE HARD ROAD TRIO: They’re bringing Americana/bluegrass music to Kenyon Hall tonight, 7:30 pm.
LATER SCHEDULE FOR WEST SEATTLE WATER TAXI: The schedule is extended because of tonight’s UW football game – details here.
‘ROCKY HORROR’ AT THE ADMIRAL: The monthly (usually) 1st Saturday show at the Admiral Theater, with a shadow cast – tonight at midnight.
There’s more – as well as a chance to browse ahead to tomorrow and beyond – on the calendar.
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