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FLYOVER: Military Appreciation Day @ Sounders FC
May 20, 2017 1:36 pm
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 |   Seen around town | West Seattle news | WS & Sports

Texter noted military aircraft in the area. Looks like it’s for Military Appreciation Day at the Sounders FC match vs. Salt Lake, 2 pm, with pregame ceremonies scheduled to include U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers from Whidbey Island’s VAQ-129 Squadron.

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West Seattle weekend scene: ‘Mystery art’ on Alki, embraced and explained
May 20, 2017 11:02 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

11:02 AM: Thanks to Chi Krneta for the photos and report:

I saw this art display at the Statue of Liberty this morning on Alki. There are pens and stencils for people to leave comments on the artwork.

Chi wonders if anyone knows who created and placed this. Certainly not the first guerrilla art to show up at Statue of Liberty Plaza – but the first we’d heard of this.

1:44 PM: We’ve heard from the artist, Sarah Reitz, who explained via text that it’s part of her graduate thesis work.

4:41 PM: Thanks to Max Szyszkowski for this photo taken a few hours ago after more participation:

9:53 PM: Artist Sarah Reitz has just sent us more about her project:

I spent the day on Alki with the installation and have now moved it back to my studio (didn’t want it to be in the way of 5k activities tomorrow).

I’m a graduate student at the University of Washington studying visual communication and experience design in the School of Art + Art History + Design.

My graduate thesis (working title “Landmark”) focuses broadly on the area of participatory exhibit design. Through it, I’ve been exploring ways to make the visitor experience at memorials or monuments more interactive. I picked the Alki Statue of Liberty as a case study for my research several months ago, and since then I have conducted a series of smaller prototypes at the statue that ultimately informed the design of today’s installation. The prototypes helped me determine what material to work with, what prompt to ask, and how to make the interaction as welcoming as possible for park visitors.

The main questions I explored through my research are:

Do people value experiences that ask them to write, draw, or materially contribute information in an outdoor setting? If given the opportunity, would people participate?

Would the installation spark conversation? What types of responses would I receive and what types of interactions would I observe?

Most importantly, what kinds of things could I do as a designer to make participation intuitive, delightful, and meaningful?

ADDED 11 AM SUNDAY: The artist also tells us in response to our followup question that while she has no current plan to bring it back, she’s open to the idea, or to “donating it to any community group that might be interested.” It’s not available until late June, though – it’ll be on display with other students’ theses at the Henry Art Gallery June 3-25.

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LINEUP! ArtsWest announces next season, themed ‘I AM’
May 20, 2017 10:30 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

It’s been a week of lineups – from West Seattle Outdoor Movies to West Seattle Summer Fest music – and today, another one has gone public: ArtsWest has announced its 2017-2018 season, themed “I AM,” described by artistic director Mathew Wright in the announcement: “Our six plays this season are full of characters (and playwrights) who are unafraid to say ‘I AM’ – and who refuse to allow their identity to be defined by others. …” Here’s the lineup, with excerpts from the descriptions:

The Who & The What
September 7 – October 1, 2017
By Ayad Akhtar

“…a thrillingly fierce and funny new play about identity, religion and the contradictions that make us who we are.”

The Nance
October 26 – November 19, 2017
By Douglas Carter Beane

“Set in the beating heart of the naughty, raucous world of 1930s burlesque, THE NANCE brings to life an American era when it was easy to play gay and dangerous to be gay. …”

ArtsWest Holiday Cast Party
SPECIAL EVENT!
December 1 – December 23, 2017

“… At the Holiday Bash, celebrated Seattle performers take the stage one by one to wow the crowd, each with their unique brand of unplanned, unscripted and wildly talented merriment. …”

Peerless
January 18 – February 11, 2018
By Jiehae Park

“… clever and incisive adaptation of Macbeth explores how the drive to succeed can become an all-consuming – and deadly – obsession.”

Hir
March 1 – March 25, 2018
By Taylor Mac

“… sly, subversive comedy … annihilating the past doesn’t always free you from it.”

An Octoroon
April 19 – May 13, 2018
By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

“… bold, imaginative re-envisioning of a 19th century antebellum drama as an urgent message for today.”

Kiss of the Spider Woman
June 7 – July 8, 2018
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Book by Terrence McNally

“The Tony-award winning musical … tells the tale of two cell mates in a Latin American prison – one a Marxist revolutionary, the other a gay window dresser – who form a bond in captivity. …”

The full descriptions are on AW’s website; season subscriptions are on sale here.

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West Seattle Saturday: Bee Festival, Spring Clean, Uncorked, Springer, more!
May 20, 2017 6:57 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous


(Pacific Slope Flycatcher, photographed in Fauntleroy Park by Mark Wangerin)

Big Saturday! Here are some of the ways you can enjoy it:

PRE-BEE FESTIVAL ‘HONEY RUN’: Informal run around High Point Commons Park starting at 8:30 am, preceding the West Seattle Bee Festival. (SW Graham/Lanham)

JUNCTION SPRING CLEAN: Even if you’re not pre-registered, show up at Junction Plaza Park at 9 am today to be part of a fun morning helping The Junction shine, as previewed here. (42nd SW/SW Alaska)

TLC FOR PUGET PARK’S TRAILS: Meet at the trailhead at 9 am to join neighbors and Seattle Parks in improving “this important piece of a future trails network within the greenbelt.” Whatever time you can give will be appreciated. Tools provided, but gloves and sturdy footwear are recommended. (1900 SW Dawson)

KOL HANESHAMAH EDUCATION OPEN HOUSE: 9:15 am-12:15 pm at the West Seattle synagogue – learn about the children’s education program, as explained in our calendar listing. (6115 SW Hinds)

WEST SEATTLE BEE FESTIVAL: 10 am-3 pm in and around High Point Commons Park, inside Neighborhood House High Point, and at the West Seattle Bee Garden itself! Newest info on the schedule is here. 11 am kids/pets parade, 11 am-2 pm vendor fair, 11 am-2 pm plant/seed/tool swap, noon bee-hive demonstration at the garden, noon-1:30 pm international finger-food buffet inside NH … those are just a few of the highlights! (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

THRIFTWAY BENEFIT BARBECUES BEGIN: Starting at 11 am under the tent outside West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), it’s the first of this season’s benefit barbecues – details here. (4201 SW Morgan)

WEST SEATTLE 5K REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP: Noon-6 pm, if you haven’t registered yet for tomorrow morning’s West Seattle 5K, stop by West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) and get it done! That’s also when you can pick up your bib, T-shirt, and packet if you are already signed up. (2743 California SW)

CELEBRATE SPRINGER! The 15th anniversary of the rescue of orphaned orca Springer will be celebrated starting with two events on Vashon Island today – 1 pm, “Springer’s Story” at Vashon Theatre (17723 Vashon Highway SW), and 5 pm Whale Trail sign dedication at Point Robinson. (3705 SW Point Robinson Road)

HIGHLAND PARK UNCORKED! Wine-tasting fundraiser for and at Highland Park Improvement Club (with sponsors including WSB). Doors open 5:30 pm, tasting starts at 7 pm. Check to see if there are still tickets. Raffle, auction, more. 21+. (1116 SW Holden)

ART SHOW WITH MUSIC: 6-10 pm at Muse Gallery and Studio in North Delridge, one night only, art by Casey Brookbush with music by Jake Carden. (3801 Delridge Way SW)

MARIO KART TOURNAMENT: 7 pm at Tap Station. No entry fee. All ages. (7900 35th SW)

4 GROUPS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE: 7:30 pm at historic Kenyon Hall, Mallet Head performs, billed as three duos and a trio. Our calendar listing explains. (7904 35th SW)

DAD PERFORMS TO HELP KIDS: 9 am-midnight at Parliament Tavern, it’s the local band DAD, raising money for local students. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

OF COURSE THERE’S MORE … on our full-calendar page.

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FOLLOWUP: Drug-treatment sentence for Michael E. Maine
May 20, 2017 1:19 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

As recommended by prosecutors in a plea agreement, residential drug treatment was the main sentence ordered Friday for Michael E. Maine, who pleaded guilty to selling heroin at the now-closed Junction bar his family owned, the Corner Pocket. Court documents from the Friday afternoon sentencing hearing show that King County Superior Court Judge Barbara Mack ordered the residential version of the Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative for Maine, who is 39. He is now ordered to spend three to six months in residential treatment, followed by two years of community custody (probation). The sentence also includes a year of suspended jail time. As reported here earlier this month, Maine pleaded guilty to three drug charges and one count of attempted unlawful gun possession. The Corner Pocket has been closed since police served warrants there and at Maine’s West Seattle home the night of his arrest last December; what’s next for the space is not yet publicly known.

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SOCCER: West Seattle boys’ state journey ends in quarterfinals
May 20, 2017 12:16 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

In 3A state-tournament play at Memorial Stadium downtown, a quarterfinals match was the end of the line for the West Seattle High School boys-soccer team on Friday night. Gig Harbor left with the win, 3-1. According to the Tides‘ Twitter feed, the Wildcats‘ lone goal was scored with 1:30 to go.

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UPDATE: All lanes reopened on NB 99 after car fire
May 19, 2017 8:03 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

8:03 PM: Thanks for the tips and photos – there’s a car fire on NB 99 in south of the stadium zone.

No details, including whether anyone has been hurt.

8:45 PM: The two fire engines originally dispatched to the scene are still there, per SFD’s incident log. SDOT, meantime, says two northbound lanes are now open at the scene.

9:09 PM: SDOT says all lanes are open again. We’re checking with SFD about cause and injuries; if we don’t hear back tonight, we’ll add the update whenever we do.

11:44 PM: SFD spokesperson Kristin Tinsley says the car was engulfed in flames when their engines arrived; the cause wasn’t immediately determined, but she does confirm that no injuries were reported.

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UPDATE: Police search for missing child in Westcrest Park area
May 19, 2017 6:14 pm
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 |   Helicopter | West Seattle news

6:14 PM: Thanks for the tips. Guardian One has been in the Westcrest Park area for a bit, but we don’t yet know what the search is for. Will update if/when we find out.

6:33 PM: Guardian One says via Twitter that they are helping police look for a missing child, described as wearing orange shorts, missing near 4th and Cambridge.

7:16 PM: SPD has yet to say anything about the search but someone just texted us to say it was her neighbor’s child and that he has been located.

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Celebration of Chris Cornell’s life tonight at Easy Street Records
May 19, 2017 4:44 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

Just out of the inbox, from Easy Street Records in The Junction:

We invite you to join us at Easy Street tonight at 7 pm for a humble celebration of the music and life of Chris Cornell, who tragically left us this week.

And since today marks the release of the 25th anniversary deluxe edition of the soundtrack to the movie that grunge built, Singles, we will be playing the soundtrack while showing the movie on the small screens and giving away some really cool prizes. We’ll also be spinning Soundgarden/Audioslave/Solo Chris/Singles tracks, serving up dollar Oly beers, and most importantly, remembering and honoring one of the greatest singers in the history of rock and roll.

We’ll miss you, Chris Cornell. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, as well as all of his bandmates and friends.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash response in Fauntleroy
May 19, 2017 4:32 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | WS breaking news

4:32 PM: Thanks to the texter who reports a crash involving a motorcycle rider in Fauntleroy. Seattle Fire units are logged as responding to a crash in the 4300 block of Brace Point Drive. We’re told they’re in the westbound lane. A witness tells us the rider is sitting up, alert, and talking with medics. But avoid the area if you can.

4:37 PM: All SFD units have now cleared the scene.

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BREAKING UP BERTHA: What’s been happening since the digging was done
May 19, 2017 2:38 pm
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 |   Alaskan Way Viaduct | Highway 99 tunnel | West Seattle news


(WSDOT photo)

It’s been a month and a half since the Highway 99 tunneling machine finished digging. Besides roadbuilding and other work underground, the task of breaking the machine into pieces continues. Here’s the latest from WSDOT.

In the disassembly pit near Seattle Center, work is continuing around the clock – cutting, lifting and removing heavy pieces of the SR 99 tunneling machine. As of yesterday, eight small spokes and the bulk of five larger spokes have been taken out of the disassembly pit. More than 50 percent of the iconic cutterhead has now been removed.

Crews are also working inside the tunnel to remove the tunneling machine and other pieces of the tunneling operation no longer needed now that the tunneling portion is complete. Seattle Tunnel Partners is removing conveyor system components which had been used to carry the dirt underneath Seattle out to waiting barges. Temporary utilities, hydraulic lines and hoses are also coming out. And STP has started disassembling the back end of the trailing cars that carried all the equipment for tunnel-building. In all, eight thousand tons of equipment will eventually be removed from Seattle’s new tunnel to clear the path for building the rest of the double-deck road inside.

See five more photos accompanying this update on the WSDOT website. The most-recent schedule projects that the tunnel should open to traffic in early 2019, with demolition of what remains of the Alaskan Way Viaduct to follow.

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BROWN WATER? What to do if it happens to you
May 19, 2017 1:05 pm
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 |   Utilities | West Seattle news

A couple times this week, we’ve heard from West Seattleites with discolored (“brown”) tap water. First Gatewood, today Arbor Heights (thanks for the report, and for the photo above). The potential causes are numerous; no water breaks in either case so far as we have heard, so we thought we would remind you of what to do if it happens to you – First thing, call Seattle Public Utilities at 206-386-1800. Usually it’ll turn out to be something simple like firefighters testing hydrants in your area. Here’s what you’ll usually be asked to do – but don’t wait to report it, even if you do suspect it’s something routine – SPU has told us over and over again that they want to know.

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What’s ahead for your West Seattle Friday
May 19, 2017 11:40 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

Highlights for the rest of your Friday:

DISTRICT TRACK AND FIELD MEET: Go cheer for local high-school standouts this afternoon/evening at Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

WINE TASTING @ VISCON CELLARS: 5-9 pm, start your weekend with a stop at the Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) tasting room. (5910 California SW)

ALKI DAZE: First night of a weekend-long bicycle-centered celebration organized by Alki resident Guy Olson. Meet and greet at 6 pm at Alki Bike and Board in The Admiral District; ride to Alki at 7:30; bonfire follows. Full details here.

STATE SOCCER PLAYOFFS: West Seattle High School‘s boys-soccer team plays Gig Harbor 6 pm tonight at Memorial Stadium downtown, in the quarterfinals of the state tournament. (401 5th Ave. N.)

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS: 6:30 pm, free concert featuring the WSCO Intermediate Orchestra and Wind Symphony at the Chief Sealth International High School auditorium – here’s a preview WSCO shared from rehearsal, with musicians led by conductor Mike Jauregui:

Program details in our calendar listing. (2600 SW Thistle)

SIGGIE THE VINTAGE MAN: “Solo acoustic performer in the Americana style who sings 85% covers and 15% originals,” C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

SWEET, SWEET MUSIC: 7:30 pm concert and dessert at Fauntleroy Church. (9140 California SW)

THERE’S MORE … just check out our complete-calendar page!

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IN THE JUNCTION: Flower baskets going up today; Spring Clean tomorrow
May 19, 2017 10:17 am
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 |   Gardening | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Thanks to Brian Presser from TouchTech Systems in The Junction for photos and first word that the West Seattle Junction Association‘s famed flower baskets are going up right now!

As we have been reporting, you’ll find something new by most baskets this year – a plaque for the local business/organization/individual that “adopted” the basket. (Including us!)

P.S. One good way to get a close-up look – go volunteer in The Junction tomorrow for Spring Clean! Not too late. Here’s how.

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SPORTS: Chief Sealth IHS track athletes advancing to district meet, starting today
May 19, 2017 9:00 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

The spring postseason continues for high-school athletes, and the district track and field championships are set today and Saturday at Southwest Athletic Complex. Thanks to Kristin for sharing Chief Sealth International High School track coach Lorna Considine‘s announcement of the CSIHS participants:

Please congratulate the following students who have advanced to the District Track Meet this Friday and Saturday at SWAC: Mia Hyde, Eve Elmore, Imani Carey, Chloe Myers, Jessica Nelson, Quinn Wiley, Keyaira Corbray, Jasmine Smith, Elijah Jackson, Brandyn Gibson.

Also congratulations to:

2017 METRO CHAMPION QUINN WILEY in the 300 Meter Hurdles

2017 METRO CHAMPION ELIJAH JACKSON in the Long Jump and High Jump

SWAC is at 2801 SW Thistle, across the street from CSIHS.

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Friday’s here! Bike Everywhere Day, plus West Seattle 5K reminder for Sunday
May 19, 2017 6:59 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)

6:59 AM: Good morning and happy Friday! No incidents reported so far in/from West Seattle.

BIKE EVERYWHERE DAY: The former “Bike to Work Day” is now “Bike Everywhere Day” and you’ll find West Seattle Bike Connections and friends by the low bridge.

Thanks for the photo!

SUNDAY REMINDER: If you’re not running/walking in Sunday morning’s West Seattle 5K (co-sponsored by WSB) – don’t forget that Alki SW will be closed to traffic for a few hours along the route (which goes from 61st/Alki to Anchor Park and back) starting at 8 am. (Though online registration is over, you can still sign up Saturday at West Seattle Runner [2743 California SW, WSB sponsor] or Sunday before the race.)

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Reader report: In time for Bike Everywhere Day, improvements on East Marginal Way
May 19, 2017 6:38 am
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 |   Safety | West Seattle news

It’s Bike Everywhere Day – and a busy route between West Seattle and downtown has some improvements in place, Scott Morgan tells us:

I wanted to send a big thank-you to Lisa Herbold, who has helped to improve East Marginal Way for all the West Seattle Bikers who use it. I brought up the issue of trucks parking in the bike lane last November which happens multiple times a week as they wait for the Port to open their gates in the mornings. She has persistently worked with Chris Eaves at SDOT to add delineator posts to this stretch. The desire is that these posts will be a small reminder that the bike lane are for bikes and not parking trucks.

I’ve included pictures from my commute (Wednesday – above) and one from last week (below).

It’s a route where many have long advocated for improvements, and more are on the way.

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SATURDAY: West Seattle Bee Festival will ‘bee’ a hive of fun and education
May 18, 2017 11:37 pm
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 |   High Point | West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

The first major festival of spring/summer is almost here! The West Seattle Bee Festival will turn High Point Commons Park and vicinity – including the West Seattle Bee Garden itself – into a hive of activity on Saturday starting at 10 am (after the 8:30 am Honey Run). In the top photo, that’s one of the organizers, Deborah Vandermar from the High Point Open Spaces Association, after she and co-organizer Karen Berge (who took the picture) put up the banner at Walking on Logs along the southwest end of the West Seattle Bridge.

A special aspect of the Bee Festival is that it’s educational as well as fun. Toward that end, don’t miss the hive demonstration at the Bee Garden on the north end of the park at noon. Yes, there are bees at the Bee Garden, and the woman whose dream it was, Lauren Englund, is their keeper. If the weather’s truly good on Saturday, she might even do a second demonstration, Karen tells us.

When you’re there, don’t miss what’s happening inside Neighborhood House High Point, on the south end of the park. Art and science activities for kids start with costume-making at 10 am for the parade at 11 am; artists Hosanna Tekle and Ellen Rivers will work with parade participants on costumes, and then host art activities in the afternoon. Also inside, Karen adds, “Non-kids can learn how to build a house for Mason Bees or bring favorite clothing items to Pop-Up Sewing and learn to repair them.” Deborah’s putting that together, Karen says, adding that Seattle Housing Authority‘s Asmeret Habte has been working on music, activities, and food – the latter is highlighted by a noon-1:30 pm international-finger-food buffet.

Environmental sustainability and organic gardening are big focuses too, and Karen has been organizing the Vendor Fair (11 am-2 pm) with participants from those areas, including the Puget Sound Beekeepers Association, Honeybee Conservancy, Tilth Alliance, Camp Long naturalists, Rent Mason Bees, P-Patch program, mobile farm stand ROAR, Nature Stewards/Weed Warriors, six businesses with bee-related products, and community-resource organizations including the West Seattle Timebank, West Seattle Food Bank, West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network, West Seattle Be Prepared, Nature Consortium, Neighborcare Health, SHA Family Self-Sufficiency Program … plus the Seattle Police Department (until ~12:30) and Seattle Fire Department (starting ~12:30) are planning to stop by.

The plant/seed/tool swap is on for 11 am-2 pm, too; if you have more flower/vegetable starts than you can use, bring them to the festival, along with extra seeds, garden tools, or related books. Here’s an overview of how the festival will be laid out:

Find even more festival information online, here!

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GRATITUDE: West Seattle Food Bank says ‘thank you’ for Instruments of Change success
May 18, 2017 9:33 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle people

The tally’s in, and the West Seattle Food Bank is expressing gratitude tonight for everyone involved with last Saturday’s Instruments of Change fundraiser. From WSFB’s Judi Yazzolino:

The Board of Directors and Staff of the West Seattle Food Bank would like to graciously thank our sponsors, donors, guests and our dedicated and hardworking volunteers for making our 10th Annual Instruments of Change Dinner/Auction such a huge success, raising over $148,500, which was $17,000 more than last year.

More than 250 guests joined us on Saturday evening, May 13th at The Seattle Design Center to not only raise money for the many programs and services provided to those in need as well as celebrating the 10th anniversary of the 35th & Morgan location.

This extremely fun event featured a hosted Happy Hour where guests enjoyed tossing a ring for a bottle of wine in the Wine Toss, tasting some fabulous liquor and cocktails by Peel & Press and bidding on unique Silent Auction items donated by West Seattle businesses.

After sitting down for dinner, provided by Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering, guests participated in a very energetic Heads or Tails, a live auction where guests bid on having their table served wine by board president & owner of Viscon Cellars, Ben Viscon (left), a table of specialty drink made by The Bridge and dashed for some incredible desserts donated by the best in our community. After a film produced by Huskinson Productions and a heartwarming talk by client Robert Duris, guests generously raised their paddles for those in the West Seattle community in need of a little help.

Please congratulate Metropolitan Market and their customers for being the recipient of our 2nd Annual Instrument of Change Award. Two past managers, Darryl Pittman and Glen Hasstedt, and current manager Paul Marth (all 3 at right) were there to accept the award. We have such appreciation for the generosity that the Metropolitan Market customers give us every year during food drives and the annual Holiday Drive and certainly to Metropolitan Market for donating food to us for our clients every single day!

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!

We’d like to thank the sponsors who generously supported us this year: HomeStreet Bank, Nucor Steel, CHI Franciscan Health, Seattle & Oregon Wine Awards; CoHo Team of Windermere Agents; First Lutheran Church of West Seattle; Holy Rosary School; Viscon Cellars; Quail Park Memory Care Residence of West Seattle; David & Jarvis Weld; Avalon Glassworks; Ncompass Construction; Swedish Automotive; Verity Credit Union; West Seattle Blog; Financial Design. Thank you so much for your continued support. You are truly instruments of positive change!

Thank you so much, West Seattle! All proceeds from Instruments of Change will ensure the thousands of children, seniors and adults the West Seattle Food Bank serves have access to quality, healthy food and other needed services.

(Among the businesses/organizations mentioned above, Metropolitan Market, Peel & Press, HomeStreet Bank, CHI Franciscan Health, Quail Park Memory Care, Ncompass Construction, Viscon Cellars, and Swedish Automotive also are WSB sponsors.)

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CRIME WATCH: Suspect identified in White Center murder of James Little – can you help find him?
May 18, 2017 6:54 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news | White Center

Can you help find a suspected killer? The King County Sheriff’s Office has just identified a suspect in the May 7th murder of James Little in White Center, and released his photo:

A Murder 1 warrant has been issued for Billy D. Williams, 30, of Oregon, for the May 7th murder of Seattle resident James Little, 30.

Little was attending a birthday party at a bar in the 9800 block of 16 Ave SW when a group of women got into a fight. The fight ended up outside and the women eventually separated.

Little approached a group of people across the street when Williams, who was in the group, pulled a gun and shot him in the head, killing him.

Detectives have not released a motive for the shooting but said Williams has ties to Albany, Oregon and Seattle. Williams is described as a black man, 30, 5’8”, medium build.

If you have information regarding the whereabouts of Williams you can call 911 or you may remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $1000 by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Alki Elementary’s Tim Hannah: Longtime salmon teacher migrating into retirement
May 18, 2017 5:40 pm
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 |   Environment | Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Thanks to Fauntleroy Creek steward Judy Pickens for the top photo and report (and headline!):

Today’s salmon release in Fauntleroy Park was the last for retiring fifth-grade teacher Tim Hannah. He’s spent most of his 28-year career at Alki Elementary and initiated the Salmon in the Schools rearing project there in 1992.

(Photo courtesy Karisa MacLachlan)
Alki’s release was No. 13 for Fauntleroy Watershed Council volunteers, with six more to go. By the end of the month, an estimated 750 students will have enriched the creek with about 2,200 coho fry.

After that, the next seasonal touchpoint for Fauntleroy Creek and its salmon happens this fall, when volunteers watch for spawners.

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HIGHLAND PARK FIND IT, FIX IT WALK: Here’s the May 25 route, just announced
May 18, 2017 3:54 pm
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 |   Highland Park | West Seattle news

One week before the city’s Highland Park Find It, Fix It Walk – first announced, casually, more than three months ago – the starting point, starting time, and route map have just been made public. Click the image above for a full-size PDF of the plan. The walk will start at Highland Park Improvement Club (1116 SW Holden) at 6:30 pm, but you’re invited to HPIC as early as 5:30 pm for refreshments and mingling. The stops planned with community leaders are listed on the map and include some of Highland Park’s key unresolved issues, including traffic at Highland Park Way/Holden, this winter’s major mudslide down the HP Way hill, the unrepaired, arson-damaged restroom at Riverview Playfield, side-street speeding, and more. Meantime, from today’s route announcement, a few notes from the city Department of Neighborhoods:

Participants can use the Find It, Fix It mobile app on the walk. This smartphone app offers mobile users one more way to report selected issues to the City. Make sure to download the app before the walk.

In partnership with Cities of Service, the City will offer up to $3,000 in grants for community-led projects to each 2017 Find It, Fix It Walk neighborhood. The Highland Park Community Project Grant Application is available at seattle.gov/finditfixit until June 8. If you have an idea for a project in Highland Park please apply today!

West Seattle’s previous Find It, Fix It walks were in Roxhill/Westwood last July (WSB coverage here) and in North Delridge in October 2015 (WSB coverage here).

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GRATITUDE: Message from bicyclist injured in Delridge crash
May 18, 2017 1:44 pm
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 |   Delridge | West Seattle news

Back on Monday, we mentioned a collision on Delridge that sent a bicyclist to the hospital. Today, she e-mailed to ask if we would share this:

I wanted to say thank you to everyone who came to my assistance on Monday.

I am the bicyclist that got hit at Delridge and Willow. It was a very scary situation made much better by the bystanders and first responders that came to my aid. It was incredibly kind of the complete strangers who brought blankets and jackets out to keep the rain off me. And special thanks to one woman who came over to check on me and helped keep me calm. And of course, all the first responders were unbelievably professional and kind. Just wanted everyone to know how much it meant to me.

– Kristen

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