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SOFTBALL: First post-season loss for West Seattle HS

May 19, 2016 9:17 pm

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| West Seattle news | WS & Sports

The West Seattle High School Wildcats will play tomorrow night for third place in the district-championship tournament, after losing to Lake Washington tonight, 6-1, at Southwest Athletic Complex.

It was close through five innings, really a pitcher’s duel, with ace (and Metro League MVP) Gabby Wenn [above] on the mound for WSHS and Tori Bivens for LWHS. The Wildcats led 1-0 after Lucy Mead came in to score on an RBI single from Sam Hemmert.

In the sixth, concurrent with the arrival of rain, LWHS’s Kylisa Hull scored to tie it up [above], and then in the seventh, they loaded the bases before Marissa Ewald‘s triple to centerfield started the scoring that ended up 6-1, Kangaroos.

WSHS has already earned a spot in the state tournament, as the district’s top five will move on to that level, but in the meantime, they’ll play Eastside Catholic at SWAC tomorrow, 5 pm.

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WEST SEATTLE 5K: Can you help this Sunday?

May 19, 2016 8:13 pm

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| How to help | West Seattle news

(2013 West Seattle 5K photo by Tracy Brigham)

This Sunday brings the West Seattle 5K walk/run along Alki, and race director Jeff Mensing, last call for volunteer help – a few more people would be appreciated!

We are very much in need of volunteers to help with the West Seattle 5K Run/Walk on May 22nd during the race, especially because one adult is needed at every intersection of the route. If you can volunteer, shifts starting from 7:45 and 8:30 until 11:30 AM, we would be very grateful! If you are interested or available, please email wshs5kvolunteers@gmail.com with your name and availability.

P.S. Tonight is your last chance to register online – if you miss the deadline but still want to sign up, you can do that Saturday noon-6 pm at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) or starting at 8 am on Sunday.

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West Seattle Food Bank honors Nucor with first ‘Instrument of Change’ award

May 19, 2016 7:24 pm

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| How to help | West Seattle news

(WSFB’s Fran Yeatts with Nucor’s Walter Reese)

Thanks to Judi Yazzolino from the West Seattle Food Bank for the photo and report on its big event last weekend:

The West Seattle Food Bank has honored Nucor Steel for being such a strong partner in helping end hunger in our community for so many years: On Saturday, May 14th, the West Seattle Food Bank held their biggest fundraiser of the year, the 9th Annual Instruments of Change, at the Seattle Design Center.

The first Instrument of Change Award was presented to Nucor and their employees, who since 2003 have raised more than $200,000 for the food bank through their holiday funds and food drive. An integral part of Nucor’s culture is working with the community. Giving back is their nature. Walter Reese, Controller of Nucor was present to accept the award.

The West Seattle Food Bank would like to thank their sponsors, donors, and guests for supporting and helping to raise $131,200! This will allow them to continue to provide nutritious and healthy food, baby supplies, pet food and books to all of our neighbors in need.

You can help out WSFB any time – just go here.

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Parent alert: Middle-schooler followed in Arbor Heights

May 19, 2016 5:43 pm

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| Arbor Heights | Crime | West Seattle news

Just sent to us by Sabrina, who wanted to make sure other parents know to alert their kids:

Neighborhood alert: My daughter was followed by a man in a black sedan walking home from the Denny bus dropoff at 100th/44th in Arbor Heights on Tuesday.

Description of driver: black, thin, black short hair, 20-30 years old, smoker.

Police and school notified. Police with be patrolling before and after school at and around this stop. The officers were confident this creep would be back as he has picked a target.

Here are safety tips offered by Seattle Police.

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Bicycles stolen; cars damaged; door-trying caught on cam

May 19, 2016 4:53 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news

It was not a good night to be visiting West Seattle, apparently. First, friends visiting Oliver at California/Massachusetts in North Admiral were the victim of bike theft – two bikes taken from a rack on their car:

I had a couple friends in town, they had (the bikes) locked to a bike rack (on a car) but the thief/thieves dismantled it last night or early this morning. The first one is a Fuji SLM 1.0 size small/medium, black and white mountain bike with a white Magura fork and Reynolds carbon wheels and Bontrager seat with a carbon frame and an integrated seat post. The second is a Niner SIR 9 size large, gold/copper color, with black Rockshox SID fork, carbon handlebars and seatpost, and Arch EX wheels.

That’s the one in the photo – they don’t have a photo of the other one. Let police know, and comment here, if you see either or both.

Also last night, another case of hit-run driver vs. parked cars. This time on Erskine Way just west of California, on the southwest side of The Junction: Seattle Police tell us six cars in all were reported to have been damaged – this happened around 2 am but we found some still along the street in clear sight long after sunrise – two are in our daylight photo following the overnight photo texted to us:

The texter said a roommate’s friend was visiting from Bainbridge and reported:

Woke up around 2 am to sounds of my car and about 5 others being completely smashed…the obviously drunk driver finally left his truck and took off on foot.

Police confirmed this afternoon that no one’s been arrested, though the “suspect vehicle” eventually was found, abandoned.

Finally, someone trying doors in Highland Park this morning was caught on video. Lawrence shares two clips from his home surveillance cameras:

And the second one has a slightly better look at the door-tryer (plus description information if you follow that link to the clip’s YouTube page).

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UPDATE: Resident suffers smoke inhalation in South Admiral kitchen fire

May 19, 2016 3:44 pm

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(WSB photos by Christopher Boffoli)

3:44 PM: Seattle Fire is at a house in the 3400 block of 40th SW, where a resident is being treated for smoke inhalation after what firefighters tell WSB’s Christopher Boffoli was a “small oven fire.” More to come.

3:52 PM: A neighbor got the fire under control using the kitchen sprayer before firefighters arrive and helped the resident, SFD tells us, but it did generate “significant flames” before it was entirely extinguished. The resident was taken to a hospital via private ambulance.

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FOLLOWUP: SW Admiral Way Safety Project still in the works, but no date for next step

May 19, 2016 2:36 pm

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| Transportation | West Seattle news

This past Tuesday, when SDOT reps talked with the City Council Transportation Committee about changes to the timeline for building Bicycle Master Plan projects, we noticed one in West Seattle prominently featured on a map from their slide deck:

It’s the SW Admiral Way Safety Project, which has been in the works for more than a year now, proposing bicycle lanes and other changes for much of the stretch of Admiral Way west of California SW, and drawing controversy along the way. It’s outlined on the map in this slide deck as “in-street (bicycle lanes), minor separation.” We last checked on it in March, when project spokesperson Dawn Schellenberg told us SDOT was “in the process of revising the design,” with no new timeline.

Two months later, Schellenberg responded to our renewed inquiry today with basically the same answer: “We are still working through some design decisions.” No date for presenting a revised proposal; the project webpage now promises some contact in “mid-2016.”

P.S. A few other West Seattle notes from the slides shown to the council committee this week: The new 5-year plan brings back proposed protected bike lanes for SW Morgan/Dumar and mentions a SW Myrtle neighborhood greenway; it puts on hold a proposed SW Juneau greenway, with SDOT reps mentioning briefly that it’s because Juneau would be parallel to the Morgan lanes. (We’ll be following up soon on the Morgan and Myrtle proposals; a plan for Morgan last came up four years ago, represented as imminent without neighborhood outreach, and was subsequently put on indefinite hold.)

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Dockwise Tern: What that unusual orange ship is here to do, and how long it’s staying

May 19, 2016 12:36 pm

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| Seen at sea | West Seattle news

(UPDATED 4:05 PM with drydock loaded)

(Photo by Don Brubeck – just an illusion, the Tern is NOT lifting Celebrity Infinity!)

12:36 PM: Though it’s been in Elliott Bay for several days, the heavy-transport ship Tern – that orange ship that appears to be missing its middle – is drawing increasing attention, at least in the WSB inbox, in just the past 24 hours or so. We’ve been working to find out more about its visit before publishing something, and now we have enough to share.

(WSB photo from Don Armeni Boat Ramp on Wednesday)

It’s owned by Dockwise, which describes itself online as “the global market leader in heavy marine transport with over 30 years’ experience.” The Tern’s fact sheet is here; it was built in Norway in 1982 and is 180 meters long.

Now, the part we couldn’t find online: Thanks to Peter McGraw at the Port of Seattle for helping us track down what it’s here for, He pointed us to Vigor Shipyards on Harbor Island, where senior vice president for public affairs Jill Mackie tells WSB, “The vessel is here to transport a no-longer-usable Vigor dry dock away from our site. The dry dock, built by Todd for use on this shipyard in 1968, will be recycled. The vessel, loaded with the dry dock is scheduled to depart over the coming weekend. Moving the dry dock frees up pier space for more productive use.”

Mackie says the drydock will be taken to Mexico.

4:05 PM: The drydock is now aboard the Tern. We got this view while riding the Water Taxi back from downtown a short time ago:

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West Seattle Thursday: From the stage to the diamond to the meeting room…

May 19, 2016 11:29 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

Today’s bird photo is courtesy of “SeamusSays,” who writes, “We are so fortunate to live in an area that supports such diverse wildlife – coyotes and all. Heard the enchanting calls of this guy/gal … and was happy to find her perched at the bottom of our backyard in a group of decaying Alder on Genesee Hill. Despite a constant protest from a group of the Steller’s Jays and crows, she managed a restful 10+ hours. Hope to see her again and just wanted to share.” Thanks to everyone who shares what they see … birds, breaking news, or … editor@westseattleblog.com or text to 206-293-6302. Now, on to today’s calendar highlights:

FREE KINDERMUSIK CLASS: 1 pm at My Three Little Birds (WSB sponsor) in south Morgan Junction. (6959 California SW)

SOFTBALL: West Seattle High School‘s next game in the district tournament is at 6 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex, vs. Lake Washington. (2801 SW Thistle, but the fields are on the SW Trenton side of SWAC)

SUMMER PARKWAYS EVENT PLANNING MEETING: 6-6:45 pm at Alki UCC, all are welcome to join the next planning meeting for the September 25th “Summer Parkways” car-free-day event. Here’s the event flyer. (6115 SW Hinds)

The topic carries on into this next meeting …

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Alki UCC, with agenda also including Seattle Police (updates plus the micro-community policing plan) and speed limits. (6115 SW Hinds)

‘THE LION KING’: Parent volunteer Emily sent the invitation and photo:

All are welcome to come and see Lafayette Elementary‘s ‘The Lion King’ being performed tonight, 5/19 (6 pm), tomorrow, 5/20 (7 pm), and Saturday, 5/21 (7 pm), at West Seattle High School. Performances are by kids in grades 3rd through 5th who attend Lafayette. Costumes are amazing! It’s our once-a-year production, directed by Lafayette parent Joel Oltyan. Free admission but we are selling concessions so please come support Lafayette!

(3000 California SW)

BELLY DANCING: Monthly free Alauda showcase at The Skylark, 7:30 pm, all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Plus:

SUMMER SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION: It’s now open at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor):

Jump in this summer! Y swim instructors emphasize personal safety, swimming skills, endurance and social skills while guiding students with praise and encouragement. A variety of sessions are offered throughout summer. Register online here or in person at either branch. Parent Child swim lessons for ages 6 to 35 months are FREE with family memberships at the West Seattle & Fauntleroy YMCA.

(4515 36th SW)

WHAT ELSE IS UP TODAY/TONIGHT? See our complete calendar, here.

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RIDE ON! ‘Bike Everywhere Day’ tomorrow; ‘Alki Daze’ bicycle parade Sunday

May 19, 2016 10:36 am

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Two notable bicycle events in the next three days:

(WSB photo of low-bridge bicycling during the recent Viaduct closure)

‘BIKE EVERYWHERE DAY’ FRIDAY: We’ve been mentioning this in the morning traffic watch – what used to be “Bike to Work Day” is now “Bike Everywhere Day” and it’s happening tomorrow. West Seattle Bike Connections will present a commute station along the trail to the low bridge, 6-9 am, with treats, plus bike checks/simple repairs courtesy of Alki Bike and Board – more info here.

‘ALKI DAZE’ COSTUMED BIKE PARADE SUNDAY: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Alki resident Guy Olson and friends have organized a slate of “Alki Daze” activities, and you’re invited to join in, especially Sunday’s Costumed Bicycle Parade. Gather at 63rd/Alki at 1:30, ride at 2 pm, and afterward, “live music and bicycle parking in the 2600 block of Alki SW.) While this is the second year that Sunday morning’s West Seattle 5K is NOT being followed by a “car-free day” city-sanctioned street party (it’s set for September 25th instead), Guy says the bike parade is meant to carry on its spirit. Here’s our video from the start of last year’s parade, which had about 150 participants.

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West Seattle development followup: Comment time for 11-apartment plan @ 1118 Alki

May 19, 2016 9:01 am

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| Development | West Seattle news

(King County Assessor’s Office photos)

We first told you last year about the six-story, 11-apartment, 16-offstreet-parking-space proposal for 1118 Alki Avenue SW, revised in December from a September plan for five units. It would replace the two houses shown in the photos above (at 1118 and 1122 Alki SW). Now, a formal application has been filed, according to this notice from today’s edition of the city’s twice-weekly Land Use Information Bulletin. That opens a comment period for two aspects of the application – shoreline and environmental approvals. The deadline for those comments is June 17th; here’s how to comment.

P.S. Also in today’s LUIB, notices relating to two citywide policy proposals – through June 2nd, you can comment on this proposal seeking to “remove barriers to the creation of backyard cottages and accessory dwelling units”; this notice announces a June 21st public hearing on a bill proposing a “mandatory housing affordability program for residential development.”

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Thursday watch; Viaduct filming; fourth night of bridge closures

May 19, 2016 6:30 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)

(Click any view for a close-up; more cameras on the WSB Traffic page)

6:30 AM: Good morning! No incidents in/from West Seattle so far. What you need to know:

VIADUCT FILMING: Today is scheduled to be the first day of potential “rolling slowdowns” during filming of a movie on The Viaduct, as announced last week. The city wouldn’t ID the movie but commenters believe it’s a “Fifty Shades of Grey” sequel, otherwise being shot in Vancouver, B.C.

OVERNIGHT BRIDGE CLOSURE #4: 9 pm-5 am tonight, the west end of the West Seattle Bridge is scheduled to close again for the Fauntleroy Expressway seismic-cushion-re-replacement project. No EB bridge access from 35th/Fauntleroy; WB, you have to exit by Delridge.

“BIKE EVERYWHERE DAY” TOMORROW: Instead of “Bike to Work Day,” Friday is now “Bike Everywhere Day“ (presented by Cascade Bicycle Club), with riders in this area invited to stop at a “celebration station” along the path to the low bridge.

WEST SEATTLE 5K SUNDAY: From approximately 8 am to 11 am on Sunday, the West Seattle 5K (with co-sponsors including WSB) run/walk will close Alki SW. Today’s your last chance to sign up online.

10:08 AM:< Thanks for the Highway 99 traffic photo:

The sender captioned it “50 Shades of Traffic.”

11:46 AM: WSB’s Christopher Boffoli (who was the first to point out that intel suggested this involves the “50 Shades” sequel[s]) sends photos:

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West Seattle High School Class of 1966’s big reunion approaches

May 19, 2016 5:04 am

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Two weeks from tonight, the West Seattle High School Class of 1966 starts the party of a lifetime … the 50th reunion celebration stretched across three days/nights. Tom Friberg shares the highlights:

THURSDAY, JUNE 2 – Golf at West Seattle Golf Club, tee times 9:30-10:30 am
Interested? Contact sue@westseattle66.com or greg@westseattle66.com

Welcome Party at The Bridge, 7-10 pm
“Low-key event providing an opportunity to renew old friendships and perhaps make new ones over drinks and/or dinner.”

FRIDAY, JUNE 3 – Beach Party/Dinner Party at Normandy Park Cove, 5:30-10:30 pm
1500 SW Shorebrook Drive, Normandy Park

Vibraphone music with classmate and Hall of Fame member Tom Collier during registration
Appetizers 5:30-6:30 pm
Buffet dinner 6:30-8:30 pm
No-host bar
8 flavors of Husky ice cream for dessert
And more

SATURDAY, JUNE 4
All-School Reunion at WSHS, 2-5:30 pm

If you’ve ever attended an All-School Reunion, you know that the class celebrating its 50th reunion gets the biggest and best room in the place. This year, the big room will be ours. We’ll have several hours to continue earlier conversations and to start new ones, some with old friends from other classes. Finger food will be served. There will be classic cars to see. We’ll take a class photograph. Our own Gary Smith will be the Master of Ceremonies at a recognition program in the auditorium. Scholarship students, monogram club members and this year’s Hall of Fame inductees will be honored, as will we. And we’ll be first on the program!

Afterparty, 4-9 pm – Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW)

If you’re from the Class of 1966, or know someone who is, don’t miss it or let them miss it. Full details are online at westseattle66.com.

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