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If you were lucky enough to watch it in real time, you know tonight’s sunset had two stages – the first, shown above in Jim Spraker‘s photo, was a beautiful pastel pink – and then, instead of fading from there, it deepened, as shown in Chris Frankovich‘s photo below:

Might just have been a reminder that tomorrow could bring an encore of 90-degree weather, after which things are scheduled to get back to “normal.”

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‘My dad and I made it!’ Cal & Gordon Prinster finish West Seattle-to-Austin fundraising ride

August 10, 2015 6:30 pm

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| Health | How to help | West Seattle news

West Seattle High School student Cal Prinster just sent the photo with word that he and dad Gordon Prinster reached their bicycling destination, Austin – but still have a ways left to get to the ultimate goal:

I just wanted to let you know that my dad and I made it! After over 2,600 miles, 38 days, 7 Continental Divide crossings, and one set of tires, we took our photo-finish-selfie in front of the the Texas Capitol last week. We, and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, really appreciate the great help WSB has been in spreading the word for us. Our trip is over, but people can still donate and help us get a little closer to our fundraising goal at pbtf.convio.net/goto/calsbikeride.

This isn’t the first time the Prinsters (Cal is a WSHS sophomore and his dad is the school psychologist) have pedaled a long way to help the PBTF help kids – past rides include 2011, when they rode to the Mexican border, and a cross-country journey the year after that.

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UPDATE: Fireworks blamed for Madison Middle School field fire

August 10, 2015 5:11 pm

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| West Seattle fires | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

5:11 PM: Thanks to Charlie G. for photos from another brush fire this afternoon – one that broke out just as the Arroyos response was starting to wind down. This one was reported around 2:45 pm on the northwest side of >Madison Middle School, at 46th and Hinds.

Scanner traffic indicated that firefighters were getting a quick handle on it, so we didn’t break away to go to this scene, but Charlie’s photos show it’s likely to have left behind enough charred grass to raise questions for passersby. We’re checking with SFD to see if they determined a cause – firefighters called for Marshal 5 (the investigative unit) fairly quickly, but had to wait until after the investigator was done at the Arroyos fire scene.

7:29 PM: We’ve just confirmed with Seattle Fire spokesperson Kyle Moore that the fire was sparked by somebody setting off a bottle rocket – not only illegal, but more dangerous than ever in these tinder-dry conditions, and this is another reminder.. Moore says the fire burned about 200 square feet near the Madison field.

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UPDATE: Firefighters, neighbors stop Arroyos brush fire before it reaches homes

August 10, 2015 1:25 pm

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| West Seattle fires | West Seattle news | WS breaking news

(SCROLL DOWN for newest update – fire determined to have been accidental)

1:25 PM: Big Seattle Fire response to a possible house fire in the 10900 block of 39th SW (map). It was first called in as a brush fire. More to come.

(Photo from Steph)
1:32 PM UPDATE: Firefighters on the scene are calling for more engines.

(Photo from Alison)
1:44 PM UPDATE: SFD confirms it’s a brush fire at this point but that three homes are threatened and they’re working hard to keep the flames from getting to those houses. Our crew is almost there.

1:50 PM UPDATE: We’ve just arrived at the scene. The fire has just been reported to be under control.

A video posted by West Seattle Blog (@westseattleblog) on Aug 10, 2015 at 1:54pm PDT

1:57 PM UPDATE: The fire is estimated at up to 2 acres. Now just hotspots, according to SFD. Avoid Marine View Drive in this area – fire vehicles are concentrated at 39th/109th, which is where MV Drive takes a turn. Adding photos, ours and those tweeted/sent to us (thank you!).

(Photo by Hal Tangen)
2:07 PM UPDATE: We’ve confirmed the fire did not reach any of the homes. No word of any injuries, nor of how the fire started, but SFD’s public-information officer is reported to be en route, so we’ll get an update soon, in addition to what we’re finding out from firefighters/incident commander.

2:15 PM UPDATE: The fire’s now been declared “tapped,” still with some hotspots.

2:36 PM UPDATE: We’ve just talked with SFD public-information officer Kyle Moore. He says the fire got within 75 yards of at least one house before it was stopped. The cause remains under investigation, and crews will be in the area working on hotspots for quite a while, so stay away from the south end of Marine View Drive.

3:05 PM UPDATE: If you’re seeing/hearing a helicopter – Guardian One is helping SFD locate remaining hotspots.

4:15 PM: SFD says the cause “is accidental – improperly disposed-of staining rags in direct sunlight” – someone was staining furniture and left the rags out in the open – this isn’t the first fire we’ve covered where that kind of combustion happened. Spokesperson Moore also reaffirms that no one was hurt, and that while they had Seattle Public Utilities standing by in case they needed a water boost, it wasn’t necessary – the system worked exactly as it was needed to.

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FOLLOWUP: Tiny crime victim gets a sign of neighborly kindness

August 10, 2015 11:02 am

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| Crime | West Seattle news

Thanks to a kindhearted WSB reader, little Corliss has a sign again.

Backstory: Last Thursday’s West Seattle Crime Watch roundup included his dad’s report that someone made off with the street sign they’d bought from the city in his honor – and while the stolen sign is still out there somewhere, the family has a new sign, and reason to take heart. The photo and update are from Corliss’s dad Justin:

Thank you for posting our issue. A nice West Seattle-ite read the blog and came up with a new Corliss sign. His father passed away in January; while cleaning out the garage, he found a Corliss sign. It feels good to live in a community as kind as West Seattle!

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Five highlights as your West Seattle Monday takes off

August 10, 2015 9:40 am

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(Photo by Chris Frankovich)

Welcome to the new week, kicking off with events including these:

ZAP! ZIP! ZING! Fun for ages 5 and up at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 10:30 am, with singer/songwriter Nancy Stewart.(2306 42nd SW)

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY: 2:30 pm (or immediately after the full council meeting), the new committee meets for the second time, and much has happened since the first meeting. Here’s the agenda; they’re primarily setting timetables for what the committee will do first, including work on the Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Resolution and the Commercial Linkage Fee Bill. If you can’t be there, Seattle Channel will have it live via cable and Web.

HIKE WITH THE NATURE CONSORTIUM: 6:30 pm, join the Nature Consortium for a free guided hike through the Soundway area of the West Duwamish Greenbelt. Details in our calendar listing. (14th SW & SW Holly trailhead)

NORTH DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: 6:30 pm, instead of a meeting, it’s a barbecue for the NDNC! From Nancy Folsom:

The North Delridge Neighborhood Council will be celebrating summer with a BBQ potluck for our August meeting. It’s on the usual night–the second Monday, which is the 10th at the Delridge Community Center park between the skatepark and the wading pool. Some basics will be provided such as beef and vegetarian burgers and hot dogs. Please bring a side and drinks to share. Additional BBQ items will also be welcome. Come over to the park, say hi, and relax. See you there!

(Delridge/Genesee)

TEACHER TRAINING INFORMATION EVENING: Thinking about teaching yoga? Or at least, deepening your practice? Be at SoundYoga (WSB sponsor) at 7 tonight for a “Teacher Training Information Evening.” (5639 California SW)

FULL LIST FOR TODAY/TONIGHT/BEYOND – can be seen on our calendar.

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Monday updates & alerts

August 10, 2015 7:46 am

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(Four WS-relevant views; more cams on the WSB Traffic page)
7:46 AM: Damp roads are the commute headline so far this morning – be careful. No new road-work alerts for today.

9:13 AM UPDATE: And now, at least where we are, the sun’s out.

ADVANCE ALERT FOR TUESDAY: SDOT plans to continue repaving a section of Beach Drive tomorrow – details here.

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