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CAMP SECOND CHANCE: Renewal, needs, changes, nearby cleanup, and more @ Community Advisory Committee
March 5, 2018 10:55 pm
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 |   Myers Way | West Seattle news

By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

The monthly meeting of city-sanctioned encampment Camp Second Chance‘s Community Advisory Committee was complaint- and controversy-free this time around, though there was one big headline, as noted here earlier: The city has announced a March 20th community meeting as part of the process of renewing C2C’s permit to stay for a second year.

Present for the meeting at Arrowhead Gardens on Sunday afternoon (and L to R in our photo above) were Tom Van Bronkhorst from the Department of Neighborhoods, Josh Castle and Amy Friedman from camp operator LIHI, camp manager/co-founder Eric Davis, committee members Aaron Garcia and Cinda Stenger, and committee chair Willow Fulton. (One more committee member, Judi Carr, was there but not in the photo.)

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CRIME WATCH: Double-murder suspect charged; bikes stolen from garage; trailer taken
March 5, 2018 8:17 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

In Crime Watch tonight:

DOUBLE-MURDER SUSPECT CHARGED: We reported Saturday night on the arrest of 26-year-old Merle Buchanan, more than a month after he was identified as the suspect in the January 6th deadly double shooting in downtown White Center.

(White Center Now/WSB photo, January 6th)
Today, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Buchanan with two counts of second-degree murder and one count of second-degree unlawful firearm possession. Charging documents say the victims, Paul Tapia and Jose Garcia, were co-workers who arrived together at the Taradise CafĂ© just after midnight. Buchanan, a White Center resident, is described as a semi-regular who had been there about an hour by then. Surveillance video showed him talking with Tapia outside the bar, by his car, with Garcia nearby, and then showed the shooting around 1 am. The charging documents do not suggest a motive. They do say Buchanan was identified via a trail that started with a retail receipt found at the scene. He remains in jail in lieu of $1.1 million bail, including $100,000 related to a domestic-violence protection order violation charge involving an incident with a former girlfriend hours before the shootings.

Also in Crime Watch, two reader reports:

BIKES STOLEN FROM GARAGE: Leah reports: “Last night, the City Watch apartment underground parking garage was vandalized and several bikes were stolen, including my women’s Specialized and my partner’s Huffy mountain bike. The person cut through the fence, and cut bike locks.” The building is in The Junction, at 4744 41st SW. We’ve asked for the police-report number and will add it when we get it.

STOLEN SILVER TRAVEL TRAILER: Posted in the WSB Forums by MorningStar, a “1950 Silver Streak Clipper 22’ Aluminum travel trailer, attached to a white Ford van” was stolen from 21st SW on Puget Ridge February 25th or 26th. This is an Airstream prototype, MS explains, so should be recognizable, and had plastic over the windows because it was undergoing renovation. Plate TLE1941. Call 911 if you see it.

Something for Crime Watch? E-mail editor@westseattleblog.com – or, if it’s happening now, once you’ve called 911, text/call us at 206-293-6302, any time.

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WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: Last day for first round of feedback
March 5, 2018 5:45 pm
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 |   Transportation | West Seattle news

(Sound Transit file photo, Capitol Hill)

One more reminder: Today is the end of the “early scoping” period that represents the first official phase of feedback/comments about Sound Transit light rail’s extension to West Seattle (and Ballard, though we’re focusing on the former for obvious reasons). That means the “online open house” is scheduled to end tonight. You can go through it in its entirety by starting here, or skip ahead to this section to start with the “early scoping” explanation, or go to the last page to see e-mail and postal-mail addresses for your comment(s). We’ll say it one last time – ST and others have stressed that this early period is THE time to say whatever you’re thinking – not just a yay or nay on the “representative alignment” draft plan. Where should the stations be? Could/should part of the proposed-as-all-elevated route be underground? Time to talk about it.

WHAT’S NEXT: The Stakeholder Advisory Group‘s second meeting March 14th (time/place still being finalized, ST told us today) will include a briefing on how the feedback’s gone so far. And then a few weeks later – no dates/times/places set yet – “neighborhood forums” will bring people together to talk about specific sections of the line.

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TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE: NB Harbor SW open again after crash
March 5, 2018 4:35 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

4:35 PM: Thanks to Farrah for the photo. That crash has northbound Harbor SW closed right now, north of the bridge. No serious injuries reported but clearing the wreckage will take a bit.

5:17 PM: All lanes are open again.

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DEVELOPMENT: Next Design Review meetings set for two West Seattle Junction projects
March 5, 2018 2:54 pm
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 |   Development | West Seattle news

Two West Seattle Junction projects totaling more than 360 residential units will go back before the Southwest Design Review Board next month:

(Encore Architects rendering of 4722 Fauntleroy from draft design packet for next review)

4722 FAUNTLEROY & 4721 38TH SW: This two-building project [map] is the biggest West Seattle proposal going through Design Review right now. 6:30 pm April 19th is set for its second and possibly final review meeting; here’s our coverage of the first one last July. The Fauntleroy-fronting building is proposed for 7 stories, 241 apartments, including 24 microstudios, and 15 live-work units, with 241 offstreet parking spaces; the building across the alley behind it is proposed for 4 stories, 50 apartments, 1 live-work unit, and 23 offstreet parking spaces.

4417 42ND SW: 6:30 pm April 5th is set for the third and possibly final design review for the 4-story Junction Landing project [map], with 58 apartments, 4 live-work units, and 26 offstreet parking spaces. Here’s our coverage of the project’s second review back in January.

Both meetings will be at the SWDRB’s usual place, the Senior Center/Sisson Building at 4217 SW Oregon.

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IN THE JUNCTION: West Seattle Summer Fest community chat; flower baskets available to adopt; Wine Walk tickets
March 5, 2018 12:52 pm
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 |   West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news | WS beverages

Three ways you can get involved with downtown West Seattle – via the Junction Association:

SUMMER FEST COMMUNITY CHAT: After last year’s West Seattle Summer Fest, you might recall, WSJA circulated a survey seeking your feedback. Now, you have a chance to come be part of a community conversation about Summer Fest and share your ideas – 6:30 pm Thursday, March 15th, at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW). Not just what you think about last year or other past festivals – but what you want to see in the future! This year’s Summer Fest is still four months away, so it’s a perfect time to talk. Everybody welcome.

ADOPT A FLOWER BASKET: For the second year, the Junction Association is offering you the chance to adopt one (or more!) of its famous flower baskets. They’re growing right now, and going up sometime in May, but about half of the 90+ adoptable baskets are still looking for adopters – sign up and pay online. No, you aren’t expected to maintain “your” basket – but your adoption fee does get you a cool plaque that’ll be displayed with it, all season long. (We’re adopting one again this year.)

WEST SEATTLE WINE WALK: Got your ticket(s) yet? 15 wineries partner with local businesses to pour you a fun night of wandering and sipping. This too is happening for the second year (here’s our coverage of the first one) – date is Friday, May 18th; last year sold out so you will want to get in on it sooner rather than later. Advance tickets are $5 cheaper, too. Buy yours here – 10 tasting tickets, snacks, plus a souvenir glass, all included.

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YOUR BICYCLE? Found north of Morgan Junction (update: reunited!)
March 5, 2018 11:52 am
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 |   West Seattle news

11:52 AM MONDAY: Just out of the WSB inbox, from Rick:

Found Roadmaster Mt. Fury bike on 6000 block California Ave SW.

Can be retrieved from Rick’s Barber Shop, 6016 #B California SW. 206-933-8733

9:40 AM TUESDAY: In a comment below, Rick reports it’s been retrieved.

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UPDATE: Crash at Fauntleroy and 36th
March 5, 2018 10:08 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

10:08 AM: Emergency responders are closing northbound Fauntleroy at 36th because of what’s reported to be a collision involving a motorcycle rider.

10:30 AM: This cleared quickly – police and SFD already gone. We’re checking with SFD on the rider’s condition

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Highlights for your West Seattle Monday
March 5, 2018 9:36 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Jim Borrow)

Welcome to a new week! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, highlights for your Monday:

FREE TAX HELP, DROP-IN: 2-7 pm at Delridge Library, no appointment needed, first-come, first-served. Details in our calendar listing. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

DINE OUT FUNDRAISER: 5-11 pm at Great American Diner and Bar in The Junction, part of the proceeds go to the Seattle Lutheran High School grad-night fundraiser. (4752 California SW)

PUGET RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: 7 pm at Puget Ridge Cohousing, with tonight’s agenda including leadership votes. Reminder from the announcement: “If you are driving, please park on 18th and enter through the pathway entrance by the resident parking lot (by the mailbox). There will be signs directing you to the common house!”

QUIZ NIGHT X 2: Two venues with Monday night quizzes – 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm at Shadowland (4458 California SW).

CLOSURE REMINDER: The Southwest Pool closure continues this week.

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: March’s first Monday
March 5, 2018 6:51 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

(SDOT MAP with travel times/video links; is the ‘low bridge’ closed? LOOK HERE)

6:51 AM: We start with a transit alert, just in from Metro:

Speaking of Metro, next Saturday – March 10th – the next service changes take effect, as previewed here.

Back to what’s up this morning – no incidents reported in/from West Seattle so far.

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