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Your chance to see West Seattle filmmaker Christen Marquez’s ‘E Haku Inoa’
November 15, 2013 8:38 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

West Seattle filmmaker Christen Marquez has made a film to tell the story behind part of her name. “E Haku Inoa: To Weave A Name” has its Seattle premiere tomorrow at the Northwest Film Forum at 6 pm, preceded by a “meet the filmmaker reception” at 5:30 pm (appropriate to the Hawai’i theme, catered by Marination!). She explains her film as “a personal documentary that follows the budding relationship of between my mother and I as I try to discover the meaning behind my extremely long, 60-plus-letter, Hawaiian middle name. Before embarking on the project, I had been estranged from my mother for nearly 20 years.” Here are Christen and her mom in a promotional photo from the film:

Christen’s West Seattle roots run deep too: She came here from Hawai’i at age 8, going to school at Schmitz Park Elementary, Madison Middle, and West Seattle High School. Her film has won acclaim, and has been shown on PBS in Hawaii; now, she’s bringing it to a Seattle audience. Northwest Film Forum is at 1515 12th Avenue on Capitol Hill; tickets for the Saturday night screening are available online; if you can’t get there tomorrow, the NWFF website also shows a screening on Sunday.

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2013 Fauntleroy Fine Art and Holiday Gift Show, night 1
November 15, 2013 6:18 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | Holidays | West Seattle news

Just dropped by night one of the Fauntleroy Fine Art and Holiday Gift Show – 16 local artists, photographers, crafters, and other artisans (here’s the list) showing and selling their work, until 8 pm tonight, then again tomorrow and Sunday. Dee Miller‘s metal garden art, above, is marked $50, perfect for the 12th Man (or Woman, or Kid, or …) in your life. It’s a mellow, festive mood in the Fauntleroy Church Fellowship Hall (9140 California SW), with live piano music (Bronwyn Edwards was playing while we were there), holiday decorations, and more.

ADDED 8:13 PM: A few more of the participants –

That’s Claire Jauregui, with creations including cards and “onesies” for babies with inscriptions including “Made in West Seattle.” If you’re looking for something to keep you warm, go see Ann Dawson‘s knit hats and accessories:

Up on the stage, we found Bill Reiswig with cut-paper and wood-block designs:

Tomorrow’s hours are 10 am-4 pm; Sunday, 11 am-2 pm.

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Election 2013: Call her City Councilmember-elect Kshama Sawant
November 15, 2013 5:29 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

After this afternoon’s added ballot count put Kshama Sawant 1,640 votes ahead of Councilmember Richard Conlin, he has just conceded. Here’s a tweet from Seattle Times (WSB partner) reporter Brian Rosenthal:

See the newest vote total for this race here. Another note of interest: Though it’s not close enough to change the outcome, the gap has tightened in the mayor’s race since election night, and it’s now 52 percent for Ed Murray, 47 percent for Mike McGinn.

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Update: 1 man dies after 4 rescued from capsized boat off South Alki
November 15, 2013 2:21 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS breaking news

(New photo courtesy Chaucer Wells Photography – that’s the capsized boat on the left)
2:21 PM: We’re on our way to South Alki, where the U.S. Coast Guard is helping a small vessel that’s in trouble. Thanks to Sally and Steve for the original tip.

2:31 PM: TV helicopter is hovering over the water – thanks for the texts about that. It’s extremely windy out here, too. No official information yet but Sally and Steve had texted that it appeared some people had transferred from the private vessel to the Coast Guard boat.

2:38 PM: Scanner traffic says three people have been rescued and they’re looking for one more. Beach Drive is closed along Constellation Park for the rescue operations’ shore component.

(Photo by Christopher Boffoli for WSB)
Two helicopters are now in the area. The boat is capsized, we can see from shore.

(Updated photo courtesy Chaucer Wells Photography: USCG helicopter dropping diver into the water)
3:00 PM: Divers are in the water and reporting that they have “recovered one victim from the vessel.” We have also heard a report that two of the three people rescued will be admitted to the hospital, while the third declined treatment.

(This photo and next two, by Christopher Boffoli for WSB)
3:17 PM: Seattle Fire says the patient recovered from the water is “unconscious and unresponsive” and had been in for about half an hour. He is reported to be undergoing CPR while being taken to Harborview Medical Center.

3:39 PM: Our remaining crew at Alki Point says the Coast Guard is leaving with the capsized boat. Beach Drive is open again at the scene. We’ll be adding more photos, as well as updates as we get them.

4:25 PM UPDATE: Via Twitter, SFD says five people were on the boat. Their fireboat Chief Seattle (above) was part of the search/rescue off Constellation Park, as was a Seattle Police Harbor Patrol boat (at right, below).

4:54 PM UPDATE: The capsized boat was towed to Don Armeni – this photo was shared by Patrick Binns:

Thank you to all the readers who shared photos and texts/calls as this unfolded. To get a sense of just how windy and choppy it was at the time, check out this brief clip by WSB contributing photojournalist Christopher Boffoli:

6:08 PM UPDATE: We just talked with Kyle Moore from Seattle Fire, whose Station 14-based divers rescued the captain of the boat, found in the wheelhouse somewhere between half an hour to an hour after the boat flipped. Moore says the captain remains in critical condition; the other three admitted to the hospital are satisfactory. He says the Coast Guard is the agency that mentioned a fifth person rescued – SFD never saw or treated that person, so Moore has no further details. USCG had taken the other three to Fire Station 5 downtown after rescuing them before SFD was even called in to join the search. Still no official word on exactly whose boat it was and what it was doing.

12:58 AM: As noted in comments, our partners at The Seattle Times report that the man who was pulled out by divers didn’t make it. The Times reports that the boat and its crew were from Ballard Marine Construction, doing survey work when this happened.

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West Seattle traffic alert: Junction alley, street closure coming up
November 15, 2013 2:06 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

The ongoing project at California/Alaska/42nd brings some traffic alerts for next week and the following weekend. While we’re told the notice from general contractor Andersen Construction has already been circulated to nearby businesses and residents, we thought you might appreciate advance notice too, especially about the one block of SW Alaska that will be closed 7 am-10 pm on November 23 and again the following day. The full notice:

Andersen Construction will be performing work in SW Alaska Street on 11/23/13 and 11/24/13 and in adjacent Alley from 11/19/13 to 11/24/13. During this time, primary feeders will be relocated from overhead power poles to an underground ductbank.

The South end of the Alley located North of SW Alaska Street between California Ave SW and 42nd Ave SW will be closed to through traffic and pedestrians from Tuesday, 11/19/13 to Sunday, 11/24/13. Egress will remain open through the North end of the Alley. We may temporarily relocate your garbage and recycling dumpsters, if necessary, in order to remain accessible for your use and scheduled pick-ups.

SW Alaska Street between California Ave SW and 42nd Ave SW will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, 11/23/13 and 11/24/13 from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. This road will be open to traffic before and after work hours; one sidewalk along SW Alaska Street will also remain open during this time.

That weekend is a big one for holiday open houses, with at least three that we know of, but this is NOT affecting parking; we’re not seeing bus-reroute info on the Metro website yet, but will update when that’s out. Keep an eye on our daily traffic/transit roundups next week (always linked atop the sidebar) for any changes.

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West Seattle salmon: Fauntleroy Creek’s coho no-show
November 15, 2013 1:56 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | Wildlife

“One of those years” is how Fauntleroy Creek/Watershed steward Judy Pickens put it as she shared this report, after volunteers spent two weeks watching for fish that just didn’t show up:

After two weeks of ideal habitat conditions – 12-foot tides, rain to flush the creek, no obstructions – salmon watchers have gone home after spotting just one coho spawner. That fish had just nosed into the creek as the tide ebb, leaving it there to the mercy of two very active river otters.

This is not the only year we’ve had so few fish. Last year’s 274 was an exciting aberration. Other recent counts: 14 (2011), 0 (2010), 18 (2009), 2 (2008), 89 (2007), 0 (2006).

Early reports of lots of coho in the Sound didn’t hold true here. We always have tribal fishing, sometimes right in the cove, and noise from construction on land near the ferry terminal likely wouldn’t have affected spawners in the water.

Next year should be great!

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West Seattle holidays: Feedback Lounge sale invites artists/crafters
November 15, 2013 1:07 pm
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

Bazaar/gift sale season is intensifying (including Fauntleroy Church tonight through Sunday, Fauntleroy Schoolhouse and Grace Church tomorrow), but at least one still has room for artists, artisans, craft creators to sign up – “Gifted,” the annual holiday sale at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) in Morgan Junction, set for 11 am-6 pm December 8th. Contact info is on the mini-poster above – let Feedback GM Gia Griffitts know if you want in.

P.S. Yet another call for holiday info, as we’re close to publishing the first draft of the WSB Holiday Events Guide – if you have a sale, show, service, Santa, lights, tree lot, open-on-Thanksgiving-and/or-Christmas restaurant or coffee shop, or anything else special (and open to the public) for any or all of the upcoming holidays, PLEASE send us some info ASAP! editor@westseattleblog.com … thank you.

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From Forks to Fauntleroy: Aftermath of weather balloon’s fall
November 15, 2013 12:15 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

Following up on the NOAA weather balloon that came down to earth in Fauntleroy the other day (here’s our previous report) … tipster Michael shares word of the aftermath. Above, a Seattle City Light crew came to untangle the recyclable data-gathering device from the “primary” electric line that snagged it; below, remains of the balloon, including a note about where it was launched and when…

If you couldn’t read it – Michael points out it was sent up from Forks near the northwestern Washington coast (140+ miles away) and dated the same day it came down in Fauntleroy – November 13th. In case you ever see one – NOAA even includes a postage-paid bag with the balloons, in hopes of increasing the 20 percent return rate.

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West Seattle Friday: Free music, movie, magic, dance; bazaar & sale; Helpline, Sealth galas; more…
November 15, 2013 10:53 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Machel Spence)
Feeling sluggish? Hang on – the weekend’s on the way! But first, highlights for today/tonight …

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB: This month’s meeting is under way (10 am-2 pm) at Daystar, but there are plenty of opportunities to drop in while it’s in progress – such as the 1 pm presentation about orchids. Details in our calendar listing. (2615 SW Barton)

WHITE CENTER LIBRARY GUILD BAZAAR/BOOK SALE: 11 am-4 pm today (and tomorrow) – details in our calendar listing. (11220 16th SW)

METROPOLITAN MARKET TASTING: Planning your Thanksgiving menu? Thinking someone else should do the cooking? The Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor) fully cooked feast can be sampled during an in-store event 4-7 pm today.

FAUNTLEROY FINE ART AND HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW: 16 local artists and artisans are showing and selling creations at the annual Fauntleroy Fine Art and Holiday Gift Show, which begins with a 5-8 pm session tonight (and continues tomorrow as well as a few final hours Sunday). It’s at Fauntleroy Church, whose website has the list of participants. (9140 California SW)

CHIEF SEALTH ‘PASSPORT TO EXCELLENCE’: Tonight is the fall fundraiser for various programs at Chief Sealth International High School, 6 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy. Going? Preview auction items here. (9131 California SW)

THOSE DARLINS: Easy Street Records presents a free in-store concert at 6 pm by Those Darlins. (Alaska/California)

HELPLINE GALA: The West Seattle Helpline‘s annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising auction/dinner is at 6:30 pm, Duwamish Longhouse. If you don’t have a ticket, check with WS Helpline to see if they have any seats left. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

MAGIC, MUSIC, AND DANCE: Community event presented by the Schmitz Park Elementary PTA, but it’s at West Seattle High School, 6:30 pm, free/donations accepted. Details here. (3000 California SW)

FREE MOVIE AT HPIC: It’s free movie night at Highland Park Improvement Club – go here for details of this month’s event. Doors open at 6:30, movie at 7. BYO chair/etc. (12th/Holden)

THE CASTAWAYS AT C & P: Ukulele band – and NO, that does NOT mean Hawaiian music! See/hear for yourself tonight at C & P Coffee (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

More nightlife, among other things, on our calendar – browse ahead hours, days, weeks, months (the “next page” link is toward the TOP of the list on each page) – just go here.

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Helping typhoon victims: Chief Sealth relief-supply drive; Holy Rosary concert/service; what about something peninsula-wide?
November 15, 2013 9:31 am
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news

With the death toll from Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda now estimated to be at least 3,600 people, and millions more left in need of help in its aftermath, we have word this morning of two benefits – please let us know of any others in West Seattle so we can make this an ongoing list. And read through to the end of the story for a question!

CHIEF SEALTH SUPPLY DRIVE THROUGH NEXT FRIDAY: Student Adriana Tabile e-mailed word of this drive that Chief Sealth International High School‘s Filipino Club has launched in partnership with Child United. Adriana writes, “These supplies will go directly to the provinces to help all the people who need them. Chief Sealth’s supply drive will end on November 22, 2013. Please help support! They need as much help as they can get.” They are collecting:

-over the counter medication
-toiletries
-towels/sheets/blankets
-tarp or plastic sheathing
-spring/summer clothing
-rubber soled shoes
-kids clothing/ stuffed animals
-nonperishable food

The school (at 2600 SW Thistle) has a designated dropoff spot – inquire at the office, or e-mail Adriana: adriana.tabile@yahoo.com.

HOLY ROSARY CONCERT/SERVICE THIS SUNDAY: The church says all are invited:

There will be a music and prayer service in the Church on Sunday night, November 17 at 7:30, led by The Byrd Ensemble, a Philippine American group which includes our Saturday night pianist, Edelmar Obenza. They will pray the rosary and will intersperse the mysteries with music and song. It promises to be a wonderful hour of prayer and song for a very deserving cause. Baskets will be available for a free-will offering. Come and offer your support–just drop in or stay a while.

Holy Rosary is at 42nd and Genesee.

WHAT ABOUT A WEST SEATTLE-WIDE BENEFIT? Two and a half years ago, we published Karla‘s call for thoughts on the concept of a West Seattle-wide fundraiser for the Japan earthquake. Many joined together for the very successful event that followed. She e-mailed this week wondering if the same approach might help the Philippines survivors. Thoughts?

(added) SOUND PHYSICAL THERAPY DONATING TO UNICEF: From Sound PT: “We have donation forms for UNICEF here at the front desk at Sound Physical Therapy. We’ll mail the forms off to UNICEF.” They’re at 3823 Delridge Way SW.

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Friday on the move
November 15, 2013 7:40 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

(East-facing camera on the West Seattle Bridge; see other cams on the WSB Traffic page)
7:40 AM: Nothing unusual reported right now on the routes through/from West Seattle.

8:54 AM: As mentioned in our coverage of the West Seattle Transportation Coalition‘s meeting this week, the group is organizing a media event for Monday morning, seeking regional coverage of how hard West Seattle would be hit by the proposed Metro cuts. They’d love a big show of support, so if you’re able to join them, the details are out now – gathering will be at 8:30 am Monday (November 18th) in the parking lot of The Bridge. They’ll be joined by State Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, County Councilmember Joe McDermott, and City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen. If you can’t be there – or even if you can – they also are seeking volunteers to help with their four-point strategy – details here.

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