West Seattle, Washington
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(TUESDAY UPDATE: Monday residential customers here will NOT get pickup this week after all)
ORIGINAL MONDAY ANNOUNCEMENT: In case you missed this in our snow updates earlier today, we’re publishing the full announcement separately, since this will affect people long after the snow has melted: Since Seattle Public Utilities couldn’t get trucks out this morning, trash/recycling/etc. pickup will be delayed one day ALL WEEK. Here’s the full announcement:
Due to icy road conditions, there will be no residential or commercial garbage, recycling or food/yard waste pickup in Seattle today—Monday. Contractors will attempt to serve priority commercial locations this afternoon.
Weather and road conditions permitting, garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste service will resume Tuesday, on a revised schedule — with customers scheduled for pickup today (Monday) collected Tuesday. All remaining residential services will be delayed one day this week.
If your materials are not picked up by the end of the following day, please put them out on your next regularly scheduled pickup day. Customers missed this week will be allowed to set out double their normal amount of garbage, recycling and yard waste at no additional charge, on their next scheduled collection day. For service updates, please check seattle.gov/util. Follow SPU on Twitter.
TUESDAY UPDATE: Published here.
(QUICK LINKS: School closures here … Metro bus info here … SDOT ‘where plowed’ etc. map here … More traffic cams/links are here … Seattle Public Utilities solid-waste collection will be delayed a day all week … Library branches closed … Earlier coverage here)
10:53 AM: Picking up from our first round of Monday snow-related updates, we’re launching midday coverage, right in the midst of another snow shower. Above, Tami sent the photo from 48th SW uphill (northeast) of Lowman Beach, where a tree is blocking the road.
Elsewhere, wires are down on some roads, and not always easy to see in the snow, so please be careful if you have to go out:
(Added: Kelly Kirkland’s photo of wire woes in Highland Park)
Ferries are back on schedule on the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route, per WSF. 1,400+ are still without power in eastern West Seattle.
11:59 AM: Looking more like a snow-rain mix here right now, which means even more peril from branches weighed down with heavy, wet snow:
Just a reminder to watch for falling branches when it snows like this. Cc:@westseattleblog pic.twitter.com/tD5yxEnJpS
— Chris Furniss (@chrisfurniss) February 6, 2017
Changes for tonight: Postseason high-school basketball has been postponed. West Seattle High School games are rescheduled to Tuesday (5 pm boys, 7 pm girls).
Addition for today: West Seattle Golf Course is open for sledding until 5 pm. We have sledding photos from other areas in our West Seattle Snow Day photo gallery – and here’s one from Darryl Wolff, taken at popular Westcrest Park in Highland Park:
12:46 PM: Yes, there’s plowing, sanding, salting happening – this SDOT truck went around the corner by WSB HQ:
The midmorning forecast discussion from the National Weather Service says, “From Seattle on south, the air mass will warm enough this afternoon for little or no additional snow accumulation at lower elevations.”
1:30 PM: First, re: the comment discussion about whether the USPS is delivering today – yes, they are, and here’s texted, photographic proof:
Also out on the streets today – SPD, in this case helping with a stalled car on SW Graham (thanks to DD for the photo):
Something NOT happening today: The mobile blood drive in The Junction has been canceled.
Also – be aware that some businesses/agencies are closed. So far, we’ve only received “open” announcements – like this one from West Seattle Autoworks (WSB sponsor):
WSAW’s Todd Ainsworth says, “We’re open, though not at full staff and not all parts suppliers are running…”
More high-school-basketball changes: Tonight’s Seattle Lutheran game also is postponed, as are the WSHS games mentioned earlier.
You’ll want to keep your vehicle well away from snow-laden branches/trees if you can (and be careful what you’re walking under), as we’re seeing the slide-off accelerate as the temperature rises. Meantime, the road’s looking good, so we’re heading out to look around.
2:40 PM: We’ve just been around much of the peninsula, through all three Junctions, through Luna Park and Highland Park, Alki and Admiral, and the big word is: Slush. The main roads are all clear, with dirty slushy snow off to the shoulders.
Highland Park Way hill pic.twitter.com/o3XRb8GG6C
— West Seattle Blog (@westseattleblog) February 6, 2017
We’re seeing some sunbreaks, too. (You can see more of our on-the-road photos on the WSB Twitter feed.)
Business updates: Easy Street is closing not only its café at 3 (as usual) but is closing the record store too. … West Seattle Bowl and Highstrike Grill are closing for the day at 4 pm … Conscious Choice Chiropractic, which earlier planned to open at 3, is just staying closed for the day.
3:01 PM UPDATE: Weather note: No more alerts in effect in our area. … Traffic note: Per scanner, tree down in 6500 block of West Marginal Way SW. (We just went through that area about half an hour ago … mostly bare and wet otherwise.)
3:15 PM: Another traffic note, from AG in comments: “18th Av SW blocked by fallen tree at SW Holden.” (If you’re looking for the SDOT traffic cams, here’s our page with the local ones that are currently working.)
Metro has already texted some cancellations for West Seattle runs this afternoon – and buses are still on reroute, going into the pm commute.
3:54 PM: City Light says the east West Seattle power outage is now down to about 500 homes/businesses, after restoring power to another 1,000. A downed tree is to blame, according to their tweet.
(MORE PHOTOS ADDED Monday night)
FIRST ROUND OF PHOTOS, 10:24 AM: Thanks for the photos! Along with what we’ve included in coverage so far, we’re also sharing other scenes of the snowiest day in years. Above, first snowperson of the day, from Bryn in Morgan Junction. Next – from comments on our morning coverage, a photo from Charlestown Hill:
Many more ahead (including more added at 12:40 PM & 3 PM): Read More
(QUICK LINKS: School closures/delays here … Metro bus reroute info here … SDOT ‘where plowed’ etc. map here … More traffic cams/links are here … No Seattle Public Utilities solid-waste collection today … Library branches closed …)
Seriously snowier in the past few hours. At least 2" pic.twitter.com/R8wTMJDr1B
— West Seattle Blog (@westseattleblog) February 6, 2017
4:07 AM: The snow has continued in the past few hours and at least 2″ is now on the ground where we are.
4:11 AM: Just announced – Seattle Public Schools CLOSED TODAY:
All Seattle Public Schools will be closed today, Feb 6, due to icy and snowy road conditions. No School today!
— Seattle Schools (@seapubschools) February 6, 2017
4:17 AM: Also just announced – Highline Public Schools CLOSED TODAY. Continuing to update our school-changes list here.
4:30 AM: Here are our usual “live” views from the bridge cameras:
(Click any view for a close-up; more cameras on the WSB Traffic page)
5:06 AM: Big power outage – more than 4,200 homes and businesses. From the City Light map:
Again, we’re updating school closures at a separate link (see the top of this story). We have a bus-info link up there too – Metro has snow routes in effect everywhere and has canceled some trips already.
6:00 AM: The power outage is actually affecting more than 5,100 homes and businesses – same map as above but we noticed it’s actually showing as two outages, 4,200+ and 970+. Still 11 am guesstimate for restoration, but please remember, could be later, could be earlier. (And if you DO have power – charge everything! Snow like this weighs heavy on the lines and we might see more trouble later.)
Meantime, we’re hearing about scattered road trouble on the scanner – a bus got stuck at Olson and 2nd, for example. Thanks in advance if you note a trouble spot and either let us know (text/call 206-293-6302) or post a comment … we’ll only hear it on the scanner if police are involved. Here’s a photo from The Junction, about half an hour ago – chained-up C Line bus:
We’re continuing to update the school-closure list – have just heard from more local independent/parochial schools.
6:46 AM: More non-school closures – All Seattle Public Library branches (thanks, Gina) are closed today, and the downtown branch has a delayed open. Also downtown, Seattle Municipal Court is closed.
Road closure – via scanner, 8800 block of 9th SW is taped off. (Power lines down, we hear.) And thanks again to everyone sharing what they’re seeing.
We’re continuing to get scattered bus-cancellation texts/tweets (sign up for alerts if you haven’t already!) – and Megan just tweeted that “West Seattle buses are packed.” As for the weather outlook – still a chance for more snow before the day’s over. The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 pm.
7:15 AM: Almost half the people who lost power a few hours ago just got it back.
Meanwhile, it’s starting to get light, so we’ll get a better look at all the snow. If you have to head out – please be careful on hills – via Twitter, CJ shared this look at California SW between Morgan Junction and Gatewood:
Makes for interesting commute @westseattleblog @KSeattleWeather #letitsnow #seattle #westseattle #snow #weather pic.twitter.com/PkqEVUa1AH
— CJ Barker (@cjbarkbark) February 6, 2017
Also via Twitter (where we are also updating at @westseattleblog), Jean-Paul sent views of The Junction:
Alaska Junction in West Seattle! #wasnow @KSeattleWeather @westseattleblog pic.twitter.com/9zGaRSnO1N
— Jean-Paul Willynck (@jwillynck) February 6, 2017
If and when you’re out later having fun, please send those photos too (editor@westseattleblog.com) – we’re hoping to build a gallery.
Couple more notes: Along with Seattle Municipal Court, King County Superior and District Courts are closed today (not in WS but in case you have business there). If you need to go to Sea-Tac Airport, check with the airline first – some cancellations are reported – info and links here. And another transportation note: Boats on the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route are running late.
7:42 AM UPDATE: Just found out after checking on an e-mail inquiry – if you have Seattle Public Utilities trash/recycling/etc. pickup today, NO COLLECTION TODAY – they’re hoping to pick up tomorrow – and that means one-day delay for *everyone* this week, SPU just tweeted. More info on their website soon.
Meantime, here’s our video update from westbound Thistle to northbound California, early-daylight view of the same scene we had at the top of this story:
At least another inch in past couple hours pic.twitter.com/cTdEFPkDvm
— West Seattle Blog (@westseattleblog) February 6, 2017
And as for the power outage – still 3,200+ homes/businesses out, with the restoration guesstimate remaining 11-ish (but as mentioned earlier, almost 2,000 got it back much sooner, so hold out hope). Again, this might not be the end of it – so many branches and shrubs are weighed down with snow!
8:15 AM UPDATE: For those wondering about the West Seattle Water Taxi – just got this photo via text, and word that it’s been running just fine all morning:
Another road report from a spot with no camera views – from Randy along Fauntleroy Way SW near Fairmount Park:
West Seattle snow update! Fauntleroy / Findlay @westseattleblog #wawx pic.twitter.com/7Dh9yL6puv
— Randy (@Randay206) February 6, 2017
And if you’re taking the bus … commenters and tweeters all say it’s slow going, with scattered cancellations being reported, so patience is a prerequisite.
Weather update: Still snowing lightly where we are. National Weather Service should have its next “forecast discussion” out within an hour or so, but so far, it’s predicting snow showers will continue.
8:46 AM: We’re in the middle of a pretty good snow shower right now. Definitely going to add to the total out there. From @MetPatrick22 near the city’s highest elevation (that’s Fire Station 37 in the background):
@westseattleblog View looking SW at 35/Holden pic.twitter.com/p63y31eyfn
— Patrick kelly (@MetPatrick22) February 6, 2017
Power outage update – More people have theirs back (thanks for the tips!) – according to the SCL outage map, about 1,400 remain without power.
School update – Still some late announcements. South Seattle College has now changed from delayed to closed for the day; we’ve updated the closure list.
9:31 AM: Also canceled today:
(Added – City Hall photo from Vicki B)
The Seattle City Council‘s briefing and full-council meetings.
Locally, West Seattle Hi-Yu has postponed tonight’s scheduled meeting; new date TBA.
Any business open/closed updates, please let us know about those too, as we will be continuing to update throughout the day – launching a midday update within the next hour or so, after we launch a photo gallery (thanks for all the great photos people are already sending!). We have heard so far from Fresh Flours Bakery in South Delridge – open! – and Kid-Friendly Footwear/Again & Again (4832 California SW; WSB sponsor), “shoveled and open”:
“And we have kids’ mittens, hats, boots and outerwear, new & used. Open till 7,” they report.
10:17 AM UPDATE: We’ve also heard from Conscious Choice Chiropractic – not opening today until 3 pm – and The Bridge, which is open. We’re wrapping up this report now and will be moving to a midday report shortly.
Updates from here are in our Monday midday coverage.
(Scroll down – some schools’ statuses have changed – and we’re continuing to add more)
12:37 AM: We’re creating this separate story to track school changes, so you won’t have to scroll through other snow coverage to find them. So far, two of note:
WESTSIDE SCHOOL – “Open at 10:00 a.m., classes to begin at 10:15 a.m. There will be no Early Care. Administration will watch road conditions and announce a closure as early as possible if warranted.” Later update – CLOSED
VASHON SCHOOL DISTRICT: 2.5 hours late; no AM preschool Later update – CLOSED.
3:58 AM: Also announced:
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE: “South Seattle College will have a 4 hour delayed start on Monday, February 6. All classes and activities prior to noon are cancelled. Campuses will open at noon.” Later update – CLOSED.
4:11 AM: Just in:
SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: All schools closed!
4:17 AM: Also just in:
HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: All schools closed! Activities canceled; administrative offices closed.
4:45 AM: We will eventually reorganize this list into CLOSED/DELAYED sections but for now will keep adding one by one as info comes in:
HOPE LUTHERAN SCHOOL: Closed, per text.
KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL: Closed.
5:29 AM: More:
VASHON SCHOOL DISTRICT: Now CLOSED
SHOREWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: Closed
EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: Closed, activities canceled
SEATTLE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL: Closed
A CHILD BECOMES PRESCHOOL: Closed
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL: Closed
5:52 AM: Also just in –
HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL: Closed
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL: Closed
6:07 AM: Just in –
WEST SEATTLE MONTESSORI: Closed
LITTLE PILGRIM SCHOOL: Closed
6:18 AM: Just heard from:
COMETA PLAYSCHOOL: Closed
THE COVE SCHOOL: Closed
6:51 AM: Also note – UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (Seattle campus): Closed
8:10 AM: TILDEN SCHOOL is OPEN, as they usually are, even when it snows:
Tilden usually does not take days off for snow. If you feel that you can make it to school safely, please bring your child in. Most of the staff live nearby and can walk or drive to school, even on snowy days. Please make sure your child is dressed in appropriate warm coats, hats, and mittens/gloves, as the kids will have an opportunity for extra outdoor play time in the snow with their friends.”
If you are concerned about ice in the lot, or unsure of driving to school in the snow, please know that there is no expectation on our part that you bring your child in. Your family’s safety is out main concern, and we realize that everyone’s streets, vehicles, and comfort levels are different. Please base your decision about coming to school on what is best (and safest) for you and your family.
ALSO PLEASE NOTE: We will have the parking lot gated off this morning, to preserve the lovely snow for the kids to play in. Please plan to park on the street this morning.
8:36 AM: Update –
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE: Now CLOSED.
Any others? Text and/or e-mail us, 206-293-6302, editor@westseattleblog.com – thanks!
(Scroll down for updates. For school changes, go here)
3:52 PM: After a period of what we were considering “chunky rain,” there’s more snow in the mix that’s falling right now in Upper Fauntleroy, and we’re hearing from other areas too. The National Weather Service moved up the timeline for its Winter Storm Warning announced earlier today – it’s now officially in effect. More to come.
6:40 PM: No reports of accumulating snow anywhere so far, so if you’re, oh, say, at a Super Bowl party and wondering about getting home, no problems reported yet, at least in the city.
7:11 PM: Snowing but not yet sticking here; Alyssa says it’s starting to stick near Delridge/Thistle. You can see it in the streetlights on many traffic cameras, including this one at the 35th/Fauntleroy bridge entrance:
7:25 PM: Now it’s starting to stick in a variety of places, including here. So we’ll be switching to an evening snow report soon.
7:35 PM: From outside HQ – steady snow, but the road’s still bare/wet:
Steady snow currently. Road still bare:wet pic.twitter.com/tJ17tuQUzf
— West Seattle Blog (@westseattleblog) February 6, 2017
8:24 PM: Rain in some places, per commenters.
8:44 PM: Photo from a comment by David in Sunrise Heights:
9:13 PM: So far, the snow’s been mostly reported at higher elevations and more in east WS than west. But the new NWS forecast discussion predicts a drop toward sea level tomorrow morning.
9:43 PM: Above, that’s the view outside WSB HQ in Upper Fauntleroy. Now sticking on the road. Reports continue to come primarily from The Junction southward, and more east than west, plus of course the higher hills (we’re at about 330′; the highest point in West Seattle – and the entire city – is 35th/Myrtle, 500’+).
9:55 PM: From Joshua, 25th SW on the east side of Westwood Village:
P.S. **No** school changes to report so far. If and when there are any, the info will be at the top of every weather report. And we’ll be launching the first morning report at 4 am.
10:35 PM: Metro has now put some of its system on snow routes – see the map on the right side of this page. Not West Seattle (which is in the “south” zone) yet.
11:23 PM: One commenter noticed the same thing we have – a few power flickers. No outages reported so far, though. Meantime, still looks like less than an inch of snow where we are – wet, though, and weighing down the shrubs.
11:41 PM: First school delay announcement:
Westside School will open at 10:00 a.m., classes to begin at 10:15 a.m. There will be no Early Care. Administration will watch road conditions and announce a closure as early as possible if warranted.
12:41 AM: Another school delay: Vashon School District will start 2 1/2 hours late. We’ve created a separate story to track school changes – it’s here, and it will be updated as we hear of any more. Meantime, please let us know of any road trouble, school changes, anything else your West Seattle neighbors might need to hear about – text 206-293-6302 and e-mail editor@westseattleblog.com – thanks!
RESOURCES TO REMEMBER:
SDOT winter-weather map (what’s been de-iced, plowed, etc.)
Metro winter-info links
A new nonprofit dedicated to marine-wildlife health, SR3 (Sealife Response + Rehab + Research), will tell its story in West Seattle next Wednesday (February 8th). A major goal for S3 is to build the greater Seattle area’s first marine-wildlife hospital. While SR3 may be new as an organization, we’re told its executive director Dr. Lesanna Lahner is well known to those who help marine wildlife here, especially Seal Sitters, which explains that Dr. Lahner is “one of the NOAA-contracted veterinarians who now consult with local stranding networks and perform on-the-beach health exams.” She assisted Seal Sitters last month with the rescue of a seal nicknamed “Hope“ (at center in SS photo at right).
This Wednesday (February 8th), 6 pm, at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), she’ll speak not only about her organization but also about our area’s wildlife challenges, from the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales to the sea stars lost to wasting disease. All are welcome; no admission charge.
Somebody asked us how the Highway 99 tunneling machine is doing. While WSDOT hasn’t had many major updates lately, it’s continuing the routine of publishing distance updates on this page on Mondays and Thursdays, and according to the newest number – 7,499 feet dug, of the 9,270-foot route – it’s now more than 80 percent of the way to the end. The zone it’s in now goes below the Battery Street Tunnel, which will be decommissioned when the new tunnel opens, and beneath the foundation of the Seattle Center-to-downtown Monorail.
11:02 AM: Look for these friendly volunteers – the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s “We Love The Junction” Task Force – at the south end of the West Seattle Farmers’ Market (California/Alaska) until 2 pm, to get your free Junction Valentine photo. Currently, the rain is light, the expected snow is still hours away. And the pic is quick – photography courtesy of someone whose work you’ve seen here on WSB, Leda Costa:
Your photo will be sent to you in a digital Valentine “frame” in time for the holiday of hearts. It’s also a friendly reminder, as noted in the announcement last week, that the Campbell Building – the photo backdrop – has its landmark-nomination hearing the day after Valentine’s Day, same Landmark Preservation Board meeting when there’ll be a vote on landmark status for the Hamm Building across the street.
ADDED SUNDAY NIGHT: SWSHS says 70 couples, families, and individuals were photographed during their four hours in The Junction.
(For those who consider this Superb Owl Sunday … a barred owl photographed in Lincoln Park by Scott Rose)
Yes, there’s more than football (and snow anticipation) today!
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the street! (California between Oregon and Alaska)
JUNCTION VALENTINE PHOTOS: Today’s the day the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s “We Love the Junction” campaign invites you to get a free Valentine photo at the Farmers’ Market, as explained in our preview, and this SWSHS video invitation:
10 am-2 pm, look for SWSHS by the Campbell Building on the south end of the market block, whatever the weather! (California/Alaska)
WEST SEATTLE ULTIMATE FAMILY FRISBEE: 10 am at Walt Hundley Playfield, whatever the weather. All welcome. (34th SW/SW Myrtle)
CAMP FIRE CANDY SALE: 10 am-3 pm, Camp Fire candy sellers are scheduled to be at QFC/Westwood Village. (2500 SW Barton)
SWIM AT SOUTHWEST POOL: Four sessions on the schedule today – adult/senior swim 11 am-12:30 pm, family swim 2-3 pm, public swim 4-5 pm, lap swim 5-6 pm. Fees are listed here. (2801 SW Thistle)
ANTI-BIAS STORYTIME: 3:30 pm at Southwest Library, presented by Mothers for Social Justice. Geared toward children birth-7 years old. (35th SW/SW Henderson)
Have an awesome Sunday!
6:39 AM: The talk of possible snow has turned into an official Winter Weather Advisory alert from the National Weather Service for 4 pm today through 4 pm Monday. Read the alert here – a key excerpt:
Rain is expected to start transitioning over to snow late this afternoon and early this evening … becoming mostly snow after 10 pm tonight and continuing into early Monday afternoon.
How much? Possibly 1 to 3 inches, the NWS is saying. The next forecast update is due in the 9 am vicinity – we’ll update throughout the day/night, as always.
10:07 AM: The midmorning forecast discussion upgrades the potential snow amount a bit, but hasn’t changed the alert level – yet. We’ll publish a separate story when it does. We’re also hearing of some flakes spotted already in various areas – though here in Upper Fauntleroy, still rain.
10:51 AM: And now it’s a Winter Storm Warning, with word of a half-foot possible. But it’s been pushed back a bit to take effect at 6 pm.
3:57 PM: The Winter Storm Warning was moved up and is now in effect, as some snow arrives. We’ve launched a pm story here.
Another high-school basketball update: The Seattle Lutheran High School boys have one more game to go in the regular season, after winning their 16th consecutive game Saturday night, on the road against Crosspoint, 76-63. (Thanks to Ana for the tip!) Monday night, they’re home against Auburn Adventist, 7:30 pm. The Seattle Lutheran girls also play AA at home tomorrow, 6 pm, after a 31-29 loss to Crosspoint on Saturday.
The photos and report are from Chief Sealth International High School teacher Noah Zeichner (and note the reference to a newfound legal celebrity toward the end):
Eight Chief Sealth International High School students participated in the Washington State High School Ethics Bowl at the University of Washington on Saturday. At the end of the day, the two Chief Sealth teams finished with 2nd- and 3rd-place trophies.
Students discussed the ethical implications of raising the smoking age to 21, banning religious garb, funding contraception under the Affordable Care Act, among other topics. The event was organized by the UW Center for Philosophy for Children and took place at the UW School of Law. From the Center for Philosophy for Children’s website: “Unlike debate, Ethics Bowls do not force teams to take adversarial positions or hold fast to assigned perspectives. Instead, students have a forum in which to engage in dialogue, and they are judged on the quality of their analysis – how well they reason through the issues, organize and present arguments, analyze a case’s morally relevant features, and respond to commentary and questions – and the degree to which they engage in a thoughtful, civil exchange.”
The two Chief Sealth teams faced off against Lakeside, Seattle Academy, the Bush School, Lake Washington High School, and King’s School. In the final round, Chief Sealth’s Team 1 lost narrowly to a team from Seattle Academy. The judges included Justice Steven González of the Washington State Supreme Court and Noah Purcell, the Solicitor General who argued the case against President Trump’s immigrant and refugee ban in federal court on Friday.
The top three teams have earned a trip to Olympia on March 16 to hear an oral argument at the Washington State Supreme Court. They will have lunch with the Supreme Court justices, visit the legislature, and take a private tour of the Governor’s Mansion. The 1st-place team will be traveling to Chapel Hill, North Carolina to compete in the National High School Ethics Bowl in April.
In our coverage of last night’s Chief Sealth–West Seattle high-school basketball games (girls here, boys here), we mentioned awaiting the schedule for the first post-regular-season games. Tonight, they’re set:
GIRLS
West Seattle hosts Cleveland, 5 pm Monday
Chief Sealth hosts Franklin, 7 pm Monday
BOYS
West Seattle hosts Seattle Prep, 7 pm Monday
Chief Sealth hosts Roosevelt, 7 pm Tuesday
In the Metro League girls’ standings, WSHS finished third, CSIHS 13th; in the boys’ standings, WSHS finished fourth, CSIHS 10th.
Next Friday night (February 10th), you can get a swinging start to your Valentine weekend. 6:30-8 pm at Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW), and tomorrow’s the deadline to RSVP:
The “Sweetheart Swing” will be raising money for Alzheimer’s; both Brookdale Admiral Heights and Brookdale West Seattle have joined forces to fight Alzheimer’s! Even a drop-in on the way home will help the cause. We will be serving heavy appetizers, libations, and you can get your picture taken in our FREE photo booth. The West Seattle Big Band will be performing during the event.
Call 206-932-5480 to RSVP. It’s $15 per person, and that gets you everything – appetizers, beverages, the swing-era-themed photo booth, and the WSBB’s great music.
5:51 PM: If you are headed for the eastbound bridge right now – don’t go via Fauntleroy/35th; a crash has backed up traffic. SDOT had said it was only blocking one lane but that’s apparently in the 2-lane section.
6:01 PM: The response also is blocking one lane westbound. We’re adding a reader photo that shows the location as roughly parallel with Nucor. So if you’re getting onto the bridge, the Delridge onramp, for example, wouldn’t be affected.
6:24 PM: SDOT now confirms that the eastbound lanes are clear. Inside westbound lane still clear – again, this is on the Fauntleroy end, so if you are leaving the bridge at Admiral or points east of there, you won’t be affected.
7:30 PM: All lanes on the bridge are open again, per SDOT.
P.S. Thank you to everyone who messaged us about this!
Two more biznotes for this Valentine season:
PLANNING TO PROPOSE? If you’ve been planning to propose to your beloved this Valentine’s Day, you might want to enter a fun contest just announced by Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW) – they’re looking for a couple who would get Ounces all to themselves for the occasion, and get a beer named after them. Read all about it – and enter, if you choose to – by going here.
MINI PORTRAIT PHOTO SESSION: In case you haven’t already seen this in the WSB Calendar – bring your kid(s) to My Three Little Birds (6959 California SW; WSB sponsor) next Friday-Saturday (11 am-2 pm February 10th-11th) for mini-portrait shoots with photographer Rachel McGuire! $40 for three images. Visit the shop or e-mail rachel@rachelmcguirephotography.com to see what spots are left.
Back in October, we brought you first word of the plan for The NOOK at 2206 California SW in The Admiral District. Today, proprietors Jimmy and Johnny send word they’re planning to open on Tuesday (February 7th). Now that they’re almost open, here’s how they’re describing what The NOOK will be:
We are a 21-and-over lounge with beer/wine/spirits; local brews, old World wines, classic and contemporary cocktails, and an open bar for pretty much anything, really!
Guests can come in and have anything from a shot n’ a can of Olympia to a classic Old Fashioned or a nice glass of local and old World wine. The NOOK is all about having a good time with great drinks of whatever your preference while enjoying a cozy, neighborhood atmosphere.
We are shooting to open this Tuesday. Our hours will start out at 4 pm-10 pm Tuesdays-Thursdays and Sundays, 4 pm-12 am Friday & Saturdays; closed Mondays.
We will have bar snacks but primarily our focus is on cold beverages and good times, so come thirsty!
It’s a cozy space, but there’s also a loft on the second floor (photo added above).
Though it’s midwinter, it’s time for families to think about summer – as in, summer camps. First announcement we’ve received is from Mode Music Studios (WSB sponsor), which has just opened registration for its Summer Rock Band Camps – with something extra:
We’re doing something new in 2017.
The new year is a time for resolutions and action. That’s why we’re donating 5% of all Summer Rock Band Camp tuitions to six organizations that we’ve chosen, all of which are doing vital work for our country.
When you sign up for a camp, you choose which organization means the most to your family and we’ll make the donation for you! Email us at info@modemusicstudios.com to sign up, and be sure to tell us which of the six organizations you’d like to support.
Got Green
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Planned Parenthood
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Dakota Access Pipeline Donation Fund
Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA)
Mary’s PlaceJUNE/JULY 2017 CAMPS
June 26-30 (Performance on July 1st at Skylark 6:00)
BEGINNING ROCK BAND – ages 6-11 yrs M-F 9:00-11:30
ADVANCED ROCK BAND – ages 12 yrs and up M-F 12:00-2:30July 10-14 (Performance on July 15th at Skylark 6:00)
BEGINNING ROCK BAND – ages 6-11 yrs M-F 9:00-11:30
ADVANCED ROCK BAND – ages 12 yrs and up M-F 12:00-2:30July 17-28 (Performance on July 29th at Skylark 6:00)
BEGINNING ROCK BAND – ages 6-11 yrs M/W/F 10:00-12:00
ADVANCED ROCK BAND – ages 12 yrs and up M/W/F 12:30-2:30AUGUST 2017 CAMPS
July 31-August 4 (Performance on August 5th at Skylark 6:00)
BEGINNING ROCK BAND – ages 6-11 yrs M-F 9:00-11:30
ADVANCED ROCK BAND – ages 12 yrs and up M-F 12:00-2:30August 7-18 (Performance on August 19th at Skylark 6:00)
BEGINNING ROCK BAND – ages 6-11 yrs M/W/F 10:00-12:00
ADVANCED ROCK BAND – ages 12 yrs and up M/W/F 12:30-2:30August 21-25 (Performance on August 26th at Skylark 6:00)
BEGINNING ROCK BAND – ages 6-11 yrs M-F 9:00-11:30
ADVANCED ROCK BAND – ages 12 yrs and up M-F 12:00-2:30
Tuition and signup info can be found here, and there’s even more info on the Mode Music Studios website. If you have questions, you can email modemusicstudios@gmail.com.
In West Seattle Crime Watch this morning – a vehicle theft: Jennifer‘s 2016 dark gray Ford Edge SUV was stolen overnight from the street in front of her house at 45th SW and SW Holgate in North Admiral. “Car has Thule rocket box on top and Thule bike rack on back,” she adds. License # BBH3384. If you see it, call 911.
(Bufflehead, photographed by Mark Wangerin)
Welcome to the weekend! From the WSB West Seattle Calendar:
COFFEE SHOP FUNDRAISER: The portion-of-proceeds-to-the-ACLU fundraiser continues at hundreds of coffee shops nationwide today and tomorrow, including QED Coffee (6032 California SW) and Sound and Fog (4735 40th SW) here in West Seattle.
‘HANGOVER HAPPY HOUR’: New 9 am-11 am Saturday/Sunday “happy hour” at new WSB sponsor The Westy Sports & Spirits. (7908 35th SW)
CAMP FIRE CANDY SALE: Buy candy at two West Seattle locations today – 9 am-4 pm at Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal and 10:00 am-1:00 pm & 4:00 pm-6:00 pm at QFC/Westwood Village.
PUPPETS PLEASE MARIONETTES – 2 SHOWS: 10 am and 11 am shows at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), benefiting Lincoln Park Co-op Preschool. Bake sale after each show! (3940 41st SW)
CSWS OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-2 pm at Community School of West Seattle. Adults only. (9450 22nd SW)
COMETA OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-1 pm open house at Cometa Playschool. (4402 SW Walker)
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION: 11 am-3 pm at Neighborhood House‘s High Point Center: Games and prizes in a community event presented by the High Point Events Committee, Neighborhood House, and Seattle Housing Authority. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)
SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR LOCAL: Pre-Valentine pop-up shopping with local vendors at Resting Waters, 1-4 pm. (9205 35th SW)
AESOP’S FABLES: Alki Elementary‘s annual production, 2 pm at West Seattle High School Theater. (3000 California SW)
WINE AND CHOCOLATES AT VISCON CELLARS: With Valentine’s Day coming up, check out the pairings of Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) wine and Intrigue Chocolate truffles:
The Viscon tasting room is open 2-7 pm for you to try and buy – more info here. (5910 California SW)
WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES: This month’s featured film at Neighborhood House‘s High Point Center is “Bringing It Home,” the story of the first house built from hemp in the U.S. Doors open 6:30, screening at 7, discussion afterward. (6400 Sylvan Way)
MOON WALK: Join West Seattle naturalist Stewart Wechsler for his Gibbous Moon Walk with the Stars, Owls, and Others, 7 pm at Lincoln Park. Contact him to RSVP – here’s how. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
THREE BANDS: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, $5 cover, 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)
It’s on to the postseason for the West Seattle High School and Chief Sealth International High School men’s varsity basketball teams after their regular-season-ending clash at CSIHS on Friday night. While Sealth kept it close much of the way, WSHS went home with the win, 57-45. The Wildcats’ top scorer was #22, senior Yusuf Mohamed, with 13 points:
Senior Nate Pryor was next with 12 points; two Wildcats had 9, sophomore Abdullahi Mohamed and #24, junior Simon Harris:
Leading Sealth scorers were senior Evan Moe (#24 in top photo) and #22, junior Elijah Jackson, both with 10:
Junior Peyton Dickerson followed with 9 for the Seahawks, who trailed by 4 at halftime, 30-26. Both teams will find out later this weekend who they’ll face in postseason games early nextweek.
11:28 PM: Seattle Fire has sent a “full response” to a house fire in the 3200 block of 42nd SW [map]. Early word is that flames were seen in the basement and that everyone is out OK. More to come.
11:35 PM: Fire is “knocked down,” per scanner. No injuries reported. Our crew should be there soon.
11:40 PM: The fire’s now reported “tapped” and whatever was the source of the fire (“small contents”) has been removed. They’re evaluating to ensure that the fire did not extend to any part of the actual structure.
11:53 PM: Fire’s out and it indeed has been confirmed to have NOT spread to the structure itself. Firefighters are working right now to help clear smoke out of the house so its occupants can go back inside. Many of the units from the initial big response have been dismissed.
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