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UPDATE: Gunfire investigation at Camp Second Chance
October 24, 2024 12:52 pm
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 |   Crime | Helicopter | West Seattle news | West Seattle police

12:52 PM: Police are converging on West Seattle’s only tiny-home village, Camp Second Chance (9701 Myers Way S.), after a report of gunfire from a unit on the south side of the complex. No word of injuries so far. Police are advising people at the camp to evacuate. People in the area might see the Guardian One helicopter joining the search for the suspected shooter, whose identity police apparently know. Myers Way is closed in the vicinity.

1:02 PM: The suspected shooter is likely still in his unit, police are saying.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen trailer; robbery arrests
October 24, 2024 11:40 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Two items in West Seattle Crime Watch:

STOLEN TRAILER: Be on the lookout for Jennifer‘s utility trailer. stolen this morning in Highland Park:

This morning our utility trailer was stolen from in front of our house. It’s a Karavan trailer, license plate AJ7365. We have video of the vehicle that stole it, but no plate number for that vehicle. Black Dodge SUV with stuff strapped to the top of it with yellow straps. Police report: 24-301790.

ROBBERY ARRESTS: A commenter asked about arrests in Seaview on Tuesday. We had trouble matching an incident to that scene – but now an SPD summary reveals that’s because the arrests happened some distance from the crime, which was at the High Point Walgreens store:

At 1345 hours, Officers responded to a Strong-Arm Robbery Call in the area of 35 Av Sw/ SW Morgan St. The victim advised that he observed two suspects shoplifting at the store. The victim confronted the suspects regarding the stolen items, and the suspects punched the victim multiple times with a closed fist. Officers located the suspects at 42 Av SW/ SW Graham St and were detained. A short time later, the victim positively identified the suspects from a field show-up. The suspects were then arrested for Robbery. The suspects advised that they had ingested drugs, so SFD arrived on the scene to provide medical attention. The victim declined medical attention.

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WEST SEATTLE THURSDAY: 17 options for the hours ahead
October 24, 2024 9:54 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Shop fall plants at the center, open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus. Annuals, perennials, sun, shade, natives, edibles, ground covers … wide variety!

PUMPKIN JUNCTION: Annual celebration of pumpkin beers and ciders! At The Beer Junction (4511 California SW), open noon-11 pm.

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

SOUND TRANSIT BOARD: 1:30 pm today is the meeting at which the board will consider officially choosing the West Seattle route and station locations. The agenda has info on how to comment and how to participate remotely, or you can go downtown for the meeting (401 S. Jackson).

STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES: 2:30 pm yoga class at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

MONSTER DASH PACKET PICKUP: Signed up for this Saturday’s West Seattle Monster Dash? You can stop by West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) 3-6 pm to pick up your packet.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: Every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Paparepas.

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

PNW WINE TASTING SERIES: 5-6:30 pm at West Seattle Wine Cellars (6026 California SW), details in our calendar listing.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for a group walk in Lincoln Park – details in our calendar listing.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: New meeting spot for the 6 pm weekly run – now departing from Future Primitive on Alki (2536 Alki SW).

‘FAMILIES EMBRACING ANTI-BIAS VALUES’: As previewed here, this 6:30 pm screening presented by two local school groups will include a chance to talk with the film’s producer. At South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Olympic Hall (6000 16th SW).

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: 6:30 pm, meet at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) for a 3-mile run through the neighborhood. (Walking option, too!)

TRAUMATIC LOSS GRIEF-SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm with Listening to Grief, meeting at Counseling West Seattle (6957 California SW), preregistration required – info in our calendar listing.

QUIETING THE INNER CRITIC: 7 pm presentation at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW) – free but preregistration requested – here’s how.

YALE WHIFFENPOOFS WITH ENDOLYNE CHOIR: The Endolyne Children’s Choir presents the Yale Whiffenpoofs, “America’s oldest collegiate a cappella group.” 7 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW) – get your ticket(s) here.

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW).

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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YOU CAN HELP: Invest in Youth has a new request for tutoring help with local kids
October 24, 2024 9:00 am
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

They called, you answered. Today, Invest in Youth has a new request for volunteers at local schools. Here’s the announcement we were asked to share:

Thank you West Seattle for your amazing response!

Can you give 1 hour a week on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons to a local elementary student?

Here are our current needs:
–Roxhill Elementary (Tuesdays @ 2:40 pm-3:40 pm) – 2 tutor openings left
–Sanislo Elementary (Thursdays @ 3:40 pm-4:40 pm) – accepting applications for on-call substitute tutors
–Beacon Hill International Elementary (Tuesdays @ 3:40 pm-4:40 pm) – 5 tutor openings left

We would love for every student to be able to receive 1:1 learning support from a caring community member.

What makes Invest in Youth unique is its dual focus on academic support and relationship based learning. Tutors work with the same student for the course of the school year, developing a meaningful bond.

The first day of tutoring begins next week (10/29) and runs through May 2025. Our program follows the Seattle Public Schools calendar and has a dedicated teacher on-site each week. No tutoring experience is necessary and we welcome highschoolers and adults of all backgrounds and experiences.

Help make a difference in a young person’s life and become a volunteer tutor in your community! Apply here.

Learn more about what we do and all the schools we partner with at InvestinYouth.org

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Thursday info
October 24, 2024 6:00 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

8:50 AM: Collision at West Marginal/Highland Park Way – the live camera suggests it’s on the southwest side of the intersection.

9:30 AM: All lanes now open again, police just told dispatch.

Earlier:

6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Thursday, October 24th.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Cloudy, becoming sunny, high in the mid-50s. Today’s sunrise will be at 7:42 am, while sunset will be at 6:03 pm.

ROAD WORK

*The low bridge will be closed Friday through Sunday (October 25-27) for cylinder re-installation, scheduled to start at 7 am Friday.

*The Admiral Way Bridge seismic project continues; the north half of the bridge remains closed, with one lane each way on the south side, until the project switches sides, likely next week. Fairmount Avenue remains closed under the bridge.

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

ANOTHER WEEKEND CLOSURE ZONE

*Sunday’s West Seattle Junction Harvest Festival means an expanded street-closure zone on Sunday – adding the Summer Fest-footprint blocks of California south of Alaska and Alaska between 42nd and 44th.

EAST MARGINAL PROJECT ZONE CHANGES

From an SDOT update:

Starting this week, people biking and walking are routed onto the new curb-separated asphalt path on the west side of E Marginal Way S between S Spokane St and S Horton St. At S Horton St, people biking and walking will shift back to a temporary, vehicle-separated shared-use path in the center of E Marginal Way S.

At approximately S Holgate Street:

Northbound travelers are routed back to the existing sidewalk on the west side of the street
Southbound travelers are routed back to the existing bike lane on the west side of the street

TRANSIT

Washington State Ferries today – 2 boats on the Triangle Route, no “unscheduled third boat” this week and likely next. Keep updated via bulletins.

Metro buses today – Regular schedule.

Water Taxi today – Regular schedule.

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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VIDEO: West Seattle Runner’s first-ever Halloween Lights Run
October 24, 2024 1:10 am
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 |   Halloween | West Seattle news

A new tradition was born on Wednesday night – the first Halloween Lights Run sponsored by West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor), in the spirit of their annual Christmas Lights Run, heading out from the shop and along a curated route with decorated homes. Our video shows the spirited runners as they departed.

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WHALES: Humpback close to West Seattle shore
October 23, 2024 9:57 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | Whales

Thanks to Dave Elton for the video of a humpback whale passing close by Brace Point today. Kersti Muul told us about the clip (and the sighting). This humpback seemed to be fine, unlike the one that stranded and died by the Fauntleroy ferry dock eight years ago.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Man shot in High Point (Thursday update)
October 23, 2024 7:26 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

7:26 PM: SFD and SPD are on the way to the 6400 block of High Point Drive for a reported person with a gunshot wound in the back/lower abdomen. Police believe they’re looking for two shooters – so far described only as “two Black males with handguns, one in a gray sweater.”

7:34 PM: They’re believed to have “left the scene in a vehicle,” police have told dispatch. The victim is being taken to Harborview Medical Center.

10:32 PM: SFD spokesperson David Cuerpo says the shooting victim is a 35-year-old man who was in serious condition when transported.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: SPD has released this summary:

At 1920 hours, officers responded to the 6400 block of High Point Dr SW to reports of shots fired. Officers responded and located an adult male suffering from a single GSW. Officers rendered aid until SFD arrived and transported the victim to HMC in serious condition. During their investigation, officers learned two unknown males opened fire on the victim as he stood on his porch and fled on foot, possibly entering an unknown vehicle. No suspects were located.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: North Admiral car break-in
October 23, 2024 5:56 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

The photo and report were sent by Rick:

My wife’s Subaru Forester had window smashed last night, uncertain on time. Vehicle was parked off alley in carport between 45th & 46th by College in North Admiral.

Nothing taken; no report number yet.

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FOLLOWUP: Morgan Junction EV-charging lot schedule sliding
October 23, 2024 4:52 pm
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 |   Environment | Transportation | West Seattle news

(WSB photo)

A few readers have asked lately about the status of the future Morgan Junction EV-charging lot, eight spaces with chargers on an ex-substation site east of 42nd SW, between Fauntleroy Way SW and SW Morgan. Early this year, Seattle City Light told the Morgan Community Association that design was at 90 percent, and they expected that construction would be under way by now. We checked with SCL’s Jenn Strang about the status, and she told us:

Morgan Junction is our largest and most ambitious EV-charging station project to date requiring more time, engineering, and permitting than one of our more typical EV charging station projects. We’ve also experienced significant delays with procurement of the chargers and other electric service equipment. This is likely due to the rapid increase in transportation electrification costs nationwide.

So what’s the revised timeline? Strang didn’t say (we’re asking again on followup), and the project website hasn’t been updated since the early-in-the-year briefing.

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WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: Key Sound Transit Board vote expected Thursday
October 23, 2024 1:48 pm
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 |   Sound Transit | West Seattle news

Two weeks after the Sound Transit Board‘s System Expansion Committee went on record in support of the “preferred alternative” for West Seattle light rail (WSB coverage here), a final board vote could come tomorrow. Deciding on West Seattle routing and station locations is on the agenda for the board’s monthly meeting, scheduled for an extended time period, 1:30-5 pm Thursday (October 24) in the board room at 401 S. Jackson on the south end of downtown. (The agenda also explains how to watch/participate online.) The meeting starts with a public-comment period, if you want to speak your mind on this one more time before the vote. What they won’t be resolving is how to cover the ever-rising cost, most recently estimated as high as $7 billion. The vote tomorrow would move the project further into design – it’s about 30 percent of the way now – and then funding decisions would come at other milestones in the process, particularly what’s known as “baselining.” Meantime, here’s the motion the board will consider Thursday.

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BIZNOTE: How to make a wreath at West Seattle Nursery
October 23, 2024 11:49 am
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 |   Gardening | Holidays | West Seattle news

(West Seattle Nursery photo)

OK, Halloween may still be a week-plus away, but the holidays are knocking on the door. West Seattle Nursery is already taking reservations for wreath-making and asked us to let you know:

Reservations are now open for wreath making at West Seattle Nursery! For many of our customers, creating a wreath at the nursery has become a cherished holiday tradition. If you’d like to craft your own festive wreath, simply reserve one of our wreath-making tables after reading through our ‘Reservation Details’ and ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ here.

Due to high demand and back-to-back sessions, we kindly ask that all participants arrive on time. If you’re unable to attend your reserved session, please cancel in advance so others can join in the festive fun! New to wreath making? No worries! Our expert team will be on hand to assist you with any questions.

The nursery is at the corner of California/Brandon.

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Dog park, HPAC, ferry dock meetings, fall celebration at Village Green, more for your West Seattle Wednesday
October 23, 2024 9:54 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Honey bee, photographed by Steve Bender)

Here’s what’s happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can always look ahead, and where you’ll find even more events than we spotlight in the list):

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy at 10 am. Details in our calendar listing.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: The Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is open noon to 8 pm, and you can visit any time to see what community artists are showing this year, until late October.

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL AT VILLAGE GREEN: Community members 55+ are invited to come celebrate the season at Village Green West Seattle (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor), 12:30-2 pm.

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), volunteers can help K-12 students with their homework.

OFF-LEASH AREA DROP-IN MEETING: As previewed here, 4-6 pm is your chance to go to the site of West Seattle’s future second off-leash area (dog park) and find out more about the project while offering comments. Happening in the overflow parking area south of the stadium. (4432 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE CHAMBER AFTER-HOURS: West Seattle Arcade (2758 Alki SW) is the site of this month’s networking event, 5:30-7:30 pm.

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).

HEALING THROUGH CREATIVITY: 14-week online group following “The Artist’s Way” meets starting tonight, 6 pm – info in our calendar listing.

FAUNTLEROY FERRY DOCK COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP: Updates on the project at a 6 pm online meeting. Get the attendance link by going here.

TRIVIA x 4: Four trivia options tonight: At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) offers trivia … 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).

HALLOWEEN LIGHTS RUN: The regular 6:15 pm weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) group run is – tonight – their first-ever Halloween Lights Run, as explained in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate. (7902 35th SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: The newest plan for Metro bus-stop changes is part of what’s on the HPAC agenda for this online meeting at 7 pm. Link and more info are here.

MUSIC BINGO X 2: One night, two games! Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm … At Three 9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), you can play MINGO music bingo, hosted by Mingo Maniac, at 7:30 pm Wednesdays.

KUNDALINI YOGA AND GONG BATH: 7 pm with Inner Alchemy at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), $35; ticket link is in our calendar listing.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Your turn in the spotlight! 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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‘What kind of world do we want to create with our children?’ Film screening Thursday
October 23, 2024 9:07 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

SSC Co-op Preschools and Pathfinder K-8 invite families to a film screening tomorrow, with a chance to talk with the producer. Here’s the announcement they asked us to share:

Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values: Film Screening and Q/A with Producer Debbie LeeKeenan

Olympic Hall, South Seattle College Campus
Thursday, October 24 6:30–8:00 PM

Childcare available for 5+. Pre-registration is required.

Join us for a special screening, in partnership with Pathfinder K-8, of the new film Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values. This film, produced by Debbie LeeKeenan and John Nimmo, is a 50-minute documentary about families who intentionally parent with an anti-bias lens. Debbie and John partnered with filmmaker Filiz Efe McKinney of Brave Sprout Productions to create a film that raises up the voices of multiple families with diverse identities, talking about their hopes, fears, strengths, challenges, and questions as they figure out: What kind of world do we want to create with our children? There will be opportunities for questions and discussion with Debbie after the viewing. Watch the trailer here. Tickets are $5. RSVP here.

The college is at 6000 16th SW; the screening venue is toward the south end of the campus.

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Wednesday watch
October 23, 2024 6:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, October 23rd.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Chance of showers, then becoming sunny, high in the low 50s. Today’s sunrise will be at 7:40 am, while sunset will be at 6:05 pm.

ROAD WORK

*The low bridge will be closed Friday through Sunday for cylinder re-installation.

*The Admiral Way Bridge seismic project continues; the north half of the bridge remains closed, with one lane each way on the south side, until the project switches sides, likely next week. Fairmount Avenue remains closed under the bridge.

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

EAST MARGINAL PROJECT ZONE CHANGES

From an <strong>SDOT update:

Starting this week, people biking and walking are routed onto the new curb-separated asphalt path on the west side of E Marginal Way S between S Spokane St and S Horton St. At S Horton St, people biking and walking will shift back to a temporary, vehicle-separated shared-use path in the center of E Marginal Way S.

At approximately S Holgate Street:

Northbound travelers are routed back to the existing sidewalk on the west side of the street
Southbound travelers are routed back to the existing bike lane on the west side of the street

TRANSIT

Washington State Ferries today – 2 boats on the Triangle Route, no “unscheduled third boat” this week and likely next. Keep updated via bulletins.

Metro buses today – Regular schedule.

Water Taxi today – Regular schedule.

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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UPDATE: Shooting investigation in 9400 block 27th SW (updated Thursday)
October 23, 2024 5:07 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

5:07 AM: Police are searching for a suspect after one person was shot and wounded (updated) in the 9400 block of 27th SW, across from Roxbury Safeway. No other details yet.

5:36 AM: According to archived dispatch audio, this was reported to have happened at an apartment around quarter past 4. The victim was described as a man in his 30s with a gunshot wound to his chest (that’s from medics, though an early report was that he was shot in the back); the shooter was described only as a Black man in his mid-30s in a red sweater and gray jeans who fled on foot.

8:41 AM: SFD tells us the victim, 37, was in serious condition when transported.

THURSDAY UPDATE: SPD has released this summary:

At 0418 hours, Officers responded to an apartment unit on 9400 block of 27 Av SW. The 911 call stated that someone inside the unit had been shot. Officers arrived to find several people inside and just outside the apartment who were uncooperative. An adult male was found inside the unit with gunshot wounds. The victim was conscious and alert and also uncooperative. SFD responded and treat the victim who was transported to HMC. Some present stated that the suspect and a woman had been by the unit earlier and left. Later the suspect returned, had a confrontation, and shot the victim. A Bellevue K9 unit responded but determined that they could not deploy the K9. … HMC determined at the time the injuries were non-life threatening.

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WEST SEATTLE HALLOWEEN: Six trick-or-treat events
October 22, 2024 11:35 pm
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 |   Halloween | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, 2023 Admiral trick-or-treating)

Feels like we have more Halloween/Hallo-weekend events in the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar than ever – and we have more to add; you can scroll through what’s there already via this link. If your family’s main interest is in trick-or-treating, here are the big events:

ADMIRAL TRICK-OR-TREATING: 4-7 pm Friday (October 25). This spans a wider area than ever, according to the organizers at Admiral Neighborhood Association, from the South Admiral mini-business district (think Little Donkey, Alair, more) to North Admiral. You’ll find crossing guards in three spots too to help you get across California.

ALKI BEACH TRICK-OR-TREATING: Noon-2 pm Saturday (October 26). This spans the business district along the beach, from 63rd eastward. Info’s online at alkitrickortreat.com.

BEER GARDEN TRICK-OR-TREATING: All ages welcome at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 2-6 pm Saturday.

TRUNK-OR-TREAT: Hope Lutheran School invites everyone to trunk-or-treat in the lot across from the Hope North campus, 4100 SW Genesee, 6:30-8 pm Saturday.

JUNCTION TRICK-OR-TREATING: This is again combined with the West Seattle Harvest Festival, 11 am-2 pm Sunday (October 27) in The Junction, right after the costume parade that kicks off the festival (gather at 42nd/Alaska).

WHITE CENTER HALLOWEENTOWN: Block party on 16th SW south of Roxbury, 4 pm-2 am on Halloween (Thursday, October 31), featuring low-rider trunk-or-treating.

Are we missing anything? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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WEST SEATTLE HALLOWEEN: Late-night lights
October 22, 2024 9:23 pm
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 |   Halloween | West Seattle news

Another day-and-night display to showcase tonight – sent by Darrell in South Delridge:

It’s been fun decorating for Halloween. This year I’ve made some new scarecrows and changed things up. We will be giving out treats on Halloween and love having people stop to enjoy the decoration. The lights are on timers and don’t go off till 2 am. 9049B 18th Ave SW – cross street is SW Barton.

Got decorations to show off? Pics to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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Fauntleroy Creek salmon watchers welcome school of students
October 22, 2024 8:07 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | Wildlife

From Judy Pickens of the Fauntleroy Watershed Council:

(Photo by Tom Trulin: Volunteer Rich Rosenthal kept groups moving among 5 learning stations along the spawning reach)

Salmon watchers on Fauntleroy Creek haven’t yet seen coho spawners but on Monday morning (10/21), several of them saw a large school of kindergarteners. The 52 students and more than a dozen adults from St. Francis of Assisi School in Burien came to learn about salmon and their habitat. Volunteer watchers engaged groups of students in talking about why spawners bury their eggs, how their carcasses enrich the habitat, and related topics.

If and when spawners arrive, we’ll announce a weekend “open creek” for the general public here.

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CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Police seeking help identifying man ‘involved in’ southeast West Seattle shooting death
October 22, 2024 4:17 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, October 13)

A week and a half after 53-year-old Oton Garcia Ruiz was shot and killed at the Shree’s Truck Stop gas station in southeast West Seattle, police are releasing photos of a man they say was “involved in” the killing, and asking for help identifying him. Via SPD Blotter:

Seattle police detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male involved in a homicide last week.

On October 13th at 8:01 p.m., patrol officers responded to a shooting at Shree’s Truck Stop, 7801 Detroit Avenue Southwest. The shooter fired into the crowded gas station with disregard to any of the patrons.

Police located a 53-year-old male victim who was sitting in his car, waiting to fill it up with gas. He sustained a fatal gunshot wound.

Homicide and Crime Scene Investigations detectives processed the crime scene. Detectives captured images from video footage of a man involved in the homicide.

He is of average height and weight with dark colored hair and mustache with a connected goatee. He was last seen wearing a pink polo shirt, New York Yankees baseball cap with a light blue bill and closure (snapback), dark jeans, and light-colored shoes.

If anyone has information regarding his identity, please call the Seattle Police Homicide tip line at 206-233-5000. You can remain anonymous.

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BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Ephesus Restaurant close to reopening
October 22, 2024 2:41 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

(WSB photo from February)

Back in February, we reported on Ephesus Restaurant‘s original owner planning to reopen, after Ephesus closed under different ownership the year before, and readers have been asking frequently for updates. We finally have one. A liquor-license application appeared online today. We reached proprietor Hasan Ocak by phone. (He founded Ephesus as a Turkish restaurant in 1995.) He says he has remodeled and overhauled the restaurant at 5245 California SW (just south of Rite Aid) and now is waiting for his chef to arrive, and for the assembly of a kitchen staff. His timeline for opening will be determined by how all that goes – could be a week, could be a month, he told us. The staff availability also will determine what hours/days they’re open – probably 4-10 pm, he said, whichever days it turns out to be. Will the menu be the same as the old days? “Different,” he told us – how different depends on when he and the chef get together and compare ideas.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Two burglaries
October 22, 2024 12:54 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

In West Seattle Crime Watch:

BURGLARY ARREST: This is unfolding right now on Puget Ridge – police have arrested a suspect after a reported home burglary in the 1500 block of SW Brandon.

BUSINESS BURGLARY: We heard a bit of this on police radio last night and followed up today. Here’s the summary we obtained:

On October 21 at about 11:16 p.m., Seattle police responded to a business in the 3600 block of West Marginal Way Southwest for the report of a burglary. A motion alarm was tripped at the business and a security surveillance employee saw armed suspects cutting through a fence, trying to break into the business and going in and out of cars. The alarm company also relayed initial information. The suspects were seen fleeing the scene in an SUV and car. Officers spotted what appeared to be one of the cars involved and activated lights and sirens. The car took off on Delridge Way Southwest at high speeds and then went eastbound on the West Seattle Bridge. A pursuit was authorized, but it was terminated in the area of 4th Avenue South and South Brandon Street. None of the vehicles involved were apprehended. The business itself suffered some damage to an exterior door, but it did not appear the suspects gained access beyond a stairwell. At this time, it is not believed anything is missing or stolen.

If you have any information, the incident # is 24-299339.

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SOCCER: Junction FC team adds West Seattle Rhodies women’s team to the family
October 22, 2024 11:16 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS & Sports

Earlier this month, at an event celebrating women’s soccer, the owners of West Seattle Junction FC said they had big news coming. This morning, it’s officially unveiled – here’s the announcement introducing you to West Seattle Rhodies FC:

A new women’s USL W League soccer team is coming to West Seattle in 2025 – West Seattle Rhodies FC. This exciting expansion into the United Soccer League (USL) will help establish a strong presence of women’s soccer in the Pacific Northwest. Based in the West Seattle community, the club will make its debut in the USL W League in the spring of 2025.

“We are beyond excited to embark on this new journey with the USL W League and bring West Seattle Rhodies FC to life. This is a remarkable opportunity to elevate the talent and passion of our community on a national platform, while creating pathways for women to thrive in soccer,” said CEO & Co-Owner Jessica Pierce.

“As a club, we’re dedicated to growing the game and fostering accessibility where players, coaches, and leaders can flourish. We’re eager to get started and contribute to the continued growth of women’s soccer in the Pacific Northwest,” Chief Marketing Officer & Co-Owner Marissa Villegas said.

Rooted in the vibrant West Seattle community, the club aims to foster a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and shared growth, building lasting connections through the beautiful game. The mission of the Rhodies is to develop the next generation of female athletes, inspire local pride, and establish itself as a competitive force in the USL W League.

“We are committed to empowering women in soccer by creating a platform where players, coaches, and leaders can grow and thrive together, just like the resilient rhododendrons that symbolize our club,” continued Villegas.

Why the Rhododendron

Our club draws inspiration from the rhododendron, a symbol of growth and resilience. Just as rhododendrons thrive in groups, we believe in fostering a supportive environment where women can grow and excel together.

Community Oriented

Rhodies players and staff will participate in youth camps and clinics, local events focused on youth development alongside our partners at the West Seattle Y, and community events alongside small local businesses. Home games will be played in West Seattle and the majority of the training sessions will be in the community as well.

About West Seattle Junction FC

West Seattle Rhodies FC is part of a broader vision initiated by the ownership group of West Seattle Junction FC, the men’s team which joined USL League Two in 2024. Both clubs share a commitment to fostering local talent and building a strong soccer culture in the region, with a particular emphasis on creating pathways for youth players to reach the next level. The combined ownership group will run both teams.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do at West Seattle Rhodies FC. As a club founded and majority-owned by women, we are committed to advancing women’s leadership in sports and ensuring that women are represented at every level of our organization.

Our ownership group includes two women of color, and we actively work to provide pathways for women not only on the field but also in key decision-making roles off the field. We empower women in leadership roles and promote diversity within our organization, and as we grow, we will expand our DEI initiatives, focusing on creating opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in all aspects of the game—on the pitch, in coaching, and in management.

Watch for more info here.

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