West Seattle Crime Watch: Car-theft, car-prowl reports
Two West Seattle Crime Watch reader reports tonight – first, Lizz reports a car theft:
Hey, my car was stolen from the corner of 9th and Thistle in the Highland Park area, in the middle of the night between 2/15-2/16, not sure what time. It is a light blue Honda Civic ’91, with a fuzzy steering wheel, cherries and a yellow air freshener tree hanging from the front mirror. There is no side mirror on the right side. The license plate number is 530YTG. Please keep an eye out, and if spotted, please call the police and Tina at 206-321-5660. Thank you!
And from Diane, a car prowl:
I want to report that we had our car prowled (Charlestown &52nd Ave SW) sometime late last night 2/16/13 or early this morning 2/17/13. The car was unlocked and there was nothing of great value in it but the contents of the glove box were strewn all over and my dog barrier was broken. It seems they did not take the change from the door pocket but did make off with some leather gloves and I’m hoping nothing else.
Yet another reminder – your next chance to bring neighborhood-crime concerns/questions directly to local police, and to hear about the latest trends, is Tuesday night (February 19th) at the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council’s meeting, also including guests discussion Seattle Parks security/safety and the SPD Victim Assistance Program. 7 pm at the precinct (Delridge/Webster), all welcome.
West Seattle Bridge I-5 ramps to reopen by 3 pm Monday
(“Live” traffic cam for east end of WS Bridge; see more cameras @ WSB Traffic page)
WSDOT says the ramp work at the east end of the West Seattle Bridge will be done early – but not before the morning commute, so this advisory includes information you need for tomorrow morning:
The ramps from the West Seattle Bridge to Interstate 5 will open much sooner than expected, but Monday morning commuters will still need to add an extra 15 minutes to their drive.
Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation are making excellent progress and will reopen all of the ramps to I-5 from the Spokane Street Viaduct and lower Spokane Street by 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18.
The closure began on Friday, Feb. 15 and was scheduled to last until 5 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. Crews have worked around the clock to remove and replace aging expansion joints and also jacked sections of the ramp to repair slabs of concrete.
While President’s Day is Monday, not everyone has the day off work. In anticipation of heavy traffic on the detour route, the City of Seattle has retimed the light at 4th Avenue South and a trooper from the Washington State Patrol will flag traffic during the Monday morning drive.
Until the ramps reopen, 4th Avenue S. is where you’ll have to get off the eastbound bridge if you haven’t already exited at 1st or to NB 99.
P.S. The next scheduled closure in the I-5 Spokane St. Interchange Special Bridge Repair Project is Friday night 3/1 until Monday morning 3/4 and will only affect the ramp to southbound I-5 from the east end of the bridge.
New West Seattle business: SW Skate Shop at Westwood Village
With the Roxhill Park skatespot set to open soon – it’s the perfect time for a new skate shop across the street in Westwood Village. SW Skate Shop is in its second week of business on the breezeway (east of Bed Bath Beyond). We stopped in today and met Ian Mandt, the manager, and Luke Constant:
They told us the shop’s focusing on local brands whenever possible, and it’s carrying boards, components, apparel, even local art – check out Jason Singler‘s work, displayed on the walls (and available for purchase, too):
Mandt says their hours are somewhat flexible for starters, noon-6 weekdays, 11-5 weekends.
Why there’s a big police response on Beach Drive
If you’ve seen the police response near Me-Kwa-Mooks Park and are wondering what’s going on: Police were looking for someone reported to be possibly in danger of harming himself, and, according to scanner traffic, found him, and were calling in an ambulance to get him some help.
West Seattle sale season! Tibbetts sets the rummage-sale date
The days are longer, the temperatures are higher, and rummage-sale/garage-sale season is in view! Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor) has just announced the plan for its big spring sale:
Spring Rummage Sale
Friday, March 8th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and
Saturday, March 9th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
“A” is for Appliances
“B” is for Baby stuff
“C” is for Cookware
“D” is for Dresses
“E” is for EVERYTHING . . .
Everything you could possibly want or need, all at prices “not of this century.” This twice-yearly event is coming right up and will feature usual bargains galore! Furniture, bikes, BBQs, and garden items outside. Plenty of clothing for all ages, jewelry, toys, games and other great stuff inside.
Tibbetts UMC is at 3940 41st SW, online at tibbettsumchurch.org and on Facebook here.
SIDE NOTE #1 – The ninth annual West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, coordinated by WSB, isn’t far away either: Saturday, May 11th. Watch for our registration-dates announcement next month.
SIDE NOTE #2 – If you are having your own sale, any time of year, here’s how to list it for free on WSB.
West Seattle Sunday: 5 highlights for the rest of the day
Just in case the sun doesn’t show up today, here’s one last look at Saturday – the sunset scene from Constellation Park, courtesy of Jon Anderson. Now, on to Sunday, with five highlights for the rest of today from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Year-round and open today as usual, 10 am-2 pm, 44th/Alaska. Don’t usually go in the winter? You might be surprised by the list of what’s generally available this time of year.
TALK ABOUT HOMELESSNESS … with a panel including regionally known experts/activists, noon at Alki UCC (62nd and Hinds); details in the calendar listing.
JAMTIME AT C & P: Sunday afternoon “old-time country and bluegrass” at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), which just celebrated anniversary #10. 1-4 pm (5612 California SW).
BEEN TO THE TOOL LIBRARY LATELY? As the weather warms and the days lengthen, it’s getting to be prime time for projects again. The award-winning West Seattle Tool Library‘s regular Sunday hours are 1-5 pm. It’s at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), on the northeast side of the building. You can even browse the inventory online before you go.
‘LOVE LETTERS’ FINALE: One final performance for the Fauntleroy Players‘ production at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW). 2 pm; tickets at the door.
… and as always, there’s more on the calendar, for today, tomorrow, and the weeks/months beyond.
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