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VIDEO: Thunderpussy returns to West Seattle Junction, celebrating album release with Easy Street Records show
June 2, 2018 9:16 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

Last summer, Thunderpussy performed in the West Seattle Junction, headlining Summer Fest. Tonight, they were back in The Junction, taking the stage at Easy Street Records in honor of their debut album:

Easy Street proprietor Matt Vaughan welcomed the crowd:

After a busy day on the peninsula, it was definitely one of tonight’s hot tickets, with the ESR performance space filling up pre-show:

Sighted outside pre-show: County Executive Dow Constantine and 4-year-old daughter Sabrina:

Tonight’s Easy Street show kicked off an international tour.

Thunderpussy is headed back east, then to Canada, and beyond, starting next week.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Hit-run driver leaves victim injured; white Subaru stolen on video; home burglarized
June 2, 2018 6:59 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Three reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch tonight:

HIT-RUN VICTIM HOPES YOU CAN HELP: From Laetitia:

I was a victim of a hit and run (Friday) on 35th and Willow, at 5:10 pm.

I was outside of my car, and was locking the door when a white Jeep hit me on the back, and knocked me down. Witnesses saw the driver stop, then leave the scene. Police was called and i was transported to the hospital. I now have 3 broken vertebraes, and a painful recovery ahead. Can you get the word out? Maybe someone can help find this person so he can be held responsible for what he did.

SUBARU STOLEN ON VIDEO: From Nadine:

Our 2015 white Subaru Forester was stolen this morning at 6:15 am from in front of our house on 36th Ave SW between Hinds and Manning. The doors were locked – thieves were caught on neighbors web cam … These guys look like pros – we reported to SPD immediately.

You can see the video here – watch the upper right. If you see the car – plate #AWC6229 – call 911.

BURGLARY: MR reports, “Household break-in at 35th Ave SW and Holly sometime after 8:05 am 5/31. Most likely in the afternoon. It was reported to police approximately 8:30 pm 5/31. Jewelry, credit cards stolen and passport. If you saw anything please call police with the information.”

P.S. Burglary- and auto-theft-prevention advice is in this month’s newsletter from Southwest Precinct crime-prevention coordinator Jennifer Danner – read it here.

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West Seattle High School alums gather for 2018 All-School Reunion
June 2, 2018 5:17 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

If you went to West Seattle High School – this reunion’s for you. The corridors and gathering spaces of the campus at 3000 California SW are abuzz right now, on an early Saturday evening, as the WSHS Alumni Association hosts an annual tradition, the All-School Reunion. Whatever year you graduated, your class is gathering in a room somewhere on campus; this year’s 50th-anniversary class, 1968, gets special honors, with memorabilia and more in the Commons. And at 5:30 in the Theater, alums will gather to celebrate 20 scholarship recipients, and this year’s WSHS Hall of Fame inductees, Lisa Bergman – a musician, radio personality, and Class of 1973 member – and philanthropist Paul Folino (Class of 1963). If you’re here – or headed this way – don’t miss the classic cars outside (between the school and Hiawatha).

There’s an unofficial afterparty tonight at Whisky West (6451 California SW; WSB sponsor), too, starting when this wraps up around 7 pm.

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VIDEO: Music and merriment in the street as HONK! Fest West takes over White Center
June 2, 2018 2:00 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | White Center | WS culture/arts

2 PM: A day full of fun continues with the street-band festival HONK! Fest West taking over the heart of downtown White Center for the rest of the day, until 6 pm. We previewed it here last month – you might recall the festival’s day in The Junction back in 2010. Today, 16th SW is closed between Roxbury and SW 98th, with “stage” areas at either end, plus another one on 98th (closed between 15th and 17th) east of 16th.

The band list and map are on the HONK! Fest West home page. You will also find lineup boards by each stage – bands coming up range from Garfield HS musicians to the Seahawks’ famed Blue Thunder. Get down here – it’s all free.

8:05 PM: A few more photos:

And in case you missed Garfield – we had video in this tweet on our @whitecenternow feed:

WCN is also where we’re adding even more photos and video. Meantime, the third and final day of HONK! Fest West is tomorrow in Columbia City; day one, Friday, was in Georgetown.

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UPDATE: Emerald Water Anglers’ Fly Fest @ Me-Kwa-Mooks doubles as an occasion to give
June 2, 2018 12:39 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news

(WSB photos)

12:39 PM: It’s that one day of the year when you’ll find all the fishing-related activity inland – gear demos/tryouts, classes, and more are all happening at Me-Kwa-Mooks Park (4503 Beach Drive SW) during the annual Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor) Fly Fest. That includes, coming up at 1, the highly competitive (and tasty) EWA Staff Cookoff:

See the plan for the rest of the day here.

4:26 PM: We don’t know yet who won, but the dishes in contention sounded scrumptious – from a pork-belly banh mi to a fancy BLT to scallop sliders. Meantime, Fly Fest was also an occasion for EWA and the fishing community to give back. For one, while classes and clinics were free, donations were accepted for Casting for Recovery. For two, the Wild Steelhead Coalition was represented to accept a special donation:

EWA proprietor Dave McCoy’s daughter Nessa McCoy created art to sell at the shop and by donating $2.50 from each piece, raised $1.800 for the WSC!

EWA’s shop is at 4502 42nd SW in The Junction.

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VIDEO, PHOTOS: Second year for Loop the ‘Lupe!
June 2, 2018 11:38 am
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 |   Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news | WS & Sports

11:38 AM: Perfect day for a 5K … and an obstacle course … and a Senior Saunter … and a Youth Dash … the four events comprising the second annual Loop the ‘Lupe at Walt Hundley Playfield! More than 400 people were signed up by the time the warmups started, preceding the obstacle course. Next up, the family 5K fun run/walk at 11:45, followed by the quarter-mile seniors’ loop at 12:15, kids’ 1K at 1 pm. Even if you aren’t joining in, you’re welcome to join the party at the playfield (34th and Myrtle) – beer garden and music! WSB is this year’s media sponsor; the event supports the social-outreach work at Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Walmesley Center. We’ll have more photos in a bit.

ADDED MID-AFTERNOON: As promised!

They ran … they climbed …

They made it through the mud …

Then there were the fearsome squirter-wielding OLG kindergarteners along the obstacle course, too:

Did we mention balancing?

(added) And here’s how it all began:

When all is tallied, we’ll add an update from race director Brian Callanan.

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UPDATE: Volunteers build ‘more than a playground’ for Roxhill Elementary’s new home at EC Hughes
June 2, 2018 10:59 am
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 |   Sunrise Heights | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

(First 5 photos by WSB’s Patrick Sand)

10:59 AM: With just three months left until Roxhill Elementary students and staff move to renovated EC Hughes in Sunrise Heights, community members are busy today making sure the kids will have a great place to play.

It’s been one year since Friends of Roxhill Elementary – formerly its PTSA – started its campaign to get funding and other community support for the playground – and today they’re building it! Organizers say more than enough volunteers showed up to help, and shortly after 9 am, they got going. Roxhill principal Tarra Patrick is there to help too:

MIDDAY UPDATE: Progress!

We’ll be checking back later for another progress update. If you weren’t able to help today, stay tuned for a future work party to get wood chips in place.

7:50 PM: One more view that we took late in the day:

And the final two photos and words of thanks are from Friends of Roxhill:

What a gorgeous day to build a playground!

We had about 75 volunteers through the course of the day taking on the huge task of putting together and installing (and putting in the concrete footings!) not just a playground… But what we think is the coolest new playground in West Seattle. With a prime all-day view of Rainier, we laughed, sighed and tried to stay hydrated while our community worked hard together. Minor mistakes were made. Tools were dropped. A few thumbs are bruised. Tomorrow, we will ache. But we did this, together. This is big. It’s more than a playground. It’s a celebration of new beginnings and a stake in the ground. It’s just the start.

Thank you, community, for your hard labor in support of our labor of love.

-Friends of Roxhill Elementary

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PHOTOS: West Seattle Sportsmen’s Club free ‘fishing pond’ for kids
June 2, 2018 10:00 am
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 |   Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news

(WSB photos)

That toddler was admiring one of the ~250 trout stocked in a temporary pond at Seacrest Pier by the West Seattle Sportsmen’s Club for its annual free fishing event this morning.

As noted in our calendar and today’s highlight list, you have until 11 am – the club provides the gear as well as the fish. Casey is helping out with cleaning the catch:

The club does this every year – you can check on their other activities at wssportsmen.org.

Haven’t been to Seacrest? 1660 Harbor SW – where you’ll also find the Water Taxi dock.

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West Seattle Saturday: Walk, run, dance, swim, fish, reminisce …
June 2, 2018 6:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Pileated Woodpecker, photographed at Lincoln Park by Kerry Murphy)

So much happening as our West Seattle weekend begins! But first:

TRAFFIC ALERT: Another reminder that NB I-5 is closed at points both south and north of the West Seattle Bridge. Maps and WSDOT info are here.

But why leave the peninsula? Look at everything that’s happening!

HELP BUILD A PLAYGROUND: Today’s the day to build the new playground at EC Hughes for Roxhill Elementary students’ move there this fall. Just show up at 8 am or 12:30 pm to help! Tools provided. (7700 34th SW)

KIDS’ FISHING POND: 8 am-11 pm at Seacrest Pier, the West Seattle Sportsmen’s Club invites everyone 14 and under to try catching the ~250 trout with which they’ve stocked this portable pond:

Free; equipment provided. (1660 Harbor SW)

EMERALD WATER ANGLERS’ FLY FEST: 9 am to 4 pm at Me-Kwa-Mooks Park, join Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor) in a celebration of all things fly fishing – and more. Here’s the schedule of classes, workshops, demos, even the always-popular staff cookoff. (4503 Beach Drive SW)

TREE WALK: Walk the Genesee Hill area to talk and learn about its trees! Meet at Ercolini Park at 9:30 am. (48th SW/SW Alaska)

WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT HIKES: 10 am and/or 1 pm, celebrate National Trails Day by taking a guided hike in the West Duwamish Greenbelt. (14th SW/SW Holly)

LOOP THE ‘LUPE: Four ways to have fun at the second annual Loop the ‘Lupe at Walt Hundley Playfield – 11 am obstacle course, 11:45 am family fun run/walk, 12:15 pm Senior Saunter, 1 pm Youth Dash. Not registered? No problem – do it on-site, and mention the code WSB10 for a discount. Get the details in our preview – WSB is a co-sponsor. (34th SW/SW Myrtle)

BENEFIT BARBECUE: West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) will grill up lunch for you, starting at 11 am, and proceeds benefit Pencil Me In For Kids. (4201 SW Morgan)

GATOR GREEN FEST: 11 am-2 pm, you’re welcome at a free fun festival at Gatewood Elementary – arts and crafts, facepainting, bubbles, and see how the playfield project is going. (4320 SW Myrtle)

COLMAN POOL’S SECOND PRE-SEASON WEEKEND: Noon-7 pm, three sessions at West Seattle’s only city-owned outdoor pool, on the shore at Lincoln Park. Here’s the schedule. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

(added) HONK! FEST WEST IN WHITE CENTER: Second day of this street-band celebration is happening in White Center, as previewed here last month. 1-6 pm – free – see the official site for the band list and maps.

SWINSON AND THE EXPEDITION: All-ages show at The Skylark, 3 pm. $5 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL ALL-SCHOOL REUNION: 4-7 pm, all alumni are invited back to West Seattle High School for the annual celebration!

THUNDERPUSSY AT EASY STREET: The up-and-coming rockers are back in West Seattle (where they headlined Summer Fest last year) to celebrate their album release with an in-store concert and signing event at 6 pm. The newest details on how to get in are on the Easy Street website. (California/Alaska)

SUPPORT SANISLO … at the Sanislo PTA‘s annual dinner/auction. This little school needs an extra community boost. 6 pm at the Masonic Hall – tickets, auction preview, more, all here. (4736 40th SW)

TUG INN CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PARTY: Starting at 6 pm, the Tug Inn is ready to show you how much they love you. Two bands, drink deals, and more. (2216 SW Orchard)

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIE: This month, it’s “Death by Design: The Dirty Secret of Our Digital Addiction,” at Neighborhood House High Point. Doors open 6:30 pm; movie, followed by optional discussion, starts at 7. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

WSHS REUNION AFTERPARTY: At Whisky West (WSB sponsor), starting at 7 pm. Tim Turner will rock the house! More info in our calendar listing. 21+. (6451 California SW)

THAT’S NOT EVEN EVERYTHING … see for yourself via our complete calendar.

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Salmon-release season ends for students at Fauntleroy Creek. Next – it’s your turn!
June 1, 2018 10:22 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

With a visit from more than 50 Highland Park Elementary fourth-graders, Fauntleroy Creek has seen the last of this year’s student groups releasing school-raised salmon. But next weekend, you get the chance to experience it yourself! More on that shortly. First – more on this morning’s visit and what’s happened in the past month-plus.

Scheduler/coordinator Judy Pickens provided the stats: This was one of 21 school releases, between April 26th (when we were there to cover Alki Elementary fifth-graders’ visit) and today. That’s 662 students plus 232 adults and younger siblings, releasing ~2,000 fry!

The fish are raised in 13 salmon tanks in area schools, mostly by fourth- and fifth-graders, though three preschools released fish provided by the Fauntleroy Watershed Council, via volunteer fish rearer Jack Lawless. At creekside today while we were there was safety officer/amateur entomologist Pete Draughon; other team members throughout the season, Judy tells us, included regulars Dennis Hinton (fish dipper) and Shannon Ninburg (habitat-exploration specialist) plus three helpers who were all there today: forest steward Peggy Cummings, tank volunteer Phil Sweetland, and tank technician Nancie Hernandez, who we photographed showing students some of the insects living in the forest:

This is the first year Highland Park students have released salmon into the creek. One by one, the students got to set fry free, some with a cheery “Goodbye, little fishy!” There’s always a chance that “little fishy” will return. First, volunteers monitor out-migration – between March 15th and May 30th this year, via soft traps (built by Steev Ward) in the upper and lower creek, Dennis and Pete counted 45 smolts making it to salt water, Judy reports.

YOUR TURN! Next Saturday, June 9th, 1-3 pm, you’re invited to come release a fry – Jack has 200 left this year. Visit the big bridge in Fauntleroy Park [north entrance] for what is billed as:

An all-ages thank-you for donors to the Fauntleroy Watershed Stewardship Fund and an opportunity for anyone interested to learn more about salmon, habitat, and the fund.

Judy, Dennis, Pete, and Phil will be there to guide you. Find out about the Stewardship Fund here.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Victim taken to hospital after street robbery near Fairmount Park
June 1, 2018 8:13 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news | West Seattle police

A woman was taken to the hospital by private ambulance after she was attacked and robbed near 40th/Findlay [map] less than an hour ago, police confirm. According to the initial report, she told them the attacker grabbed her by the hair and pulled her down, then got away with her wallet. When we went to the scene to follow up, they confirmed the robber was reported to have been last seen headed westbound on Findlay. He was described only as a white man, late teens or early 20s, white shirt, blue jeans, and police were searching in the area. If you have any information, call 911.

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FOLLOWUP: Opening-night look inside Vine & Spoon
June 1, 2018 8:01 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

(WSB photos)

When we stopped by Vine & Spoon on Thursday to confirm the plan to open tonight, they were in last-minute prep mode and suggested we return for photos once they were open. So we did. Above, the wide view, a dining area with a garden vibe, including trees. That’s carried forward in some of the cocktails, including the “watering can” pitchers for the table to share, accompanied by flower-pot-style mugs:

Counting the bar – the only 21+ area in Vine & Spoon – and the “raw bar,” there’s room for about 112 people, we’re told by Matt Mead of F2T Hospitality, parent company for Vine & Spoon and nearby Alchemy (WSB sponsor).

But the two are offering completely different atmosphere and menus – as Mead puts it, while Alchemy is “dark and moody,” Vine & Spoon is “light and airy.” It’s open until 10 tonight at 4706 California SW [map] – and will be open only for dinner for a few weeks, then adding lunch and brunch.

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Remembering Sue Rhoads, 1949-2018
June 1, 2018 7:29 pm
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 |   Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends are remembering Sue Rhoads, and sharing this with the community:

Betty Sue MacWatters Rhoads passed in peace and surrounded by love on May 21, 2018. We’re sure she has been embraced with joy by those who preceded her into Heaven, especially her beloved husband, Harold, her mother, Betty Rinaldo MacWatters, and sister, Colleen.

Sue was born on January 2, 1949 at St. Cabrini’s Hospital. She was a proud third-generation West Seattleite, graduating from Chief Sealth High School in 1967, marrying Harold at Hillcrest Presbyterian, and raising her own family in her treasured little home near the Junction.

Sue was a survivor. A gentle yet strong woman of uncompromising faith. She believed in the power of love and the healing virtue of forgiveness. Through her years of illness and pain, she never failed to be a light shining warmth and compassion to her family and friends, guiding them through their own life’s challenges.

Sue was a sunny optimist, a quiet comedienne and a stealth prankster. During difficult times, she chose to laugh rather than cry and refused sadness at her door, but welcomed good cheer and humor. Always, friend or stranger, had a seat at her table and the only requirement was kindness and conversation.

She is survived by her loving children, Rhonda and Ryan (Kyra), and six grandchildren, Eleza, Andrea, Ethan, Owen, Liam, and Gabriel. As well as sisters, Linda (Will) and Kathy, and numerous nieces and nephews. Her life was her family. Our joy was her presence. We are learning to move forward without her light. It is still dark though.

A private service was planned this week, with a community memorial to follow this summer. Her family would like to extend their gratitude to the Surprenant and Hesse families for their love and support. Our mother cherished your friendship.

“Dear friend, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God … because God is love.” 1 John 4:7-8.

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries by request, free of charge. Please e-mail the text, and a photo if available, to editor@westseattleblog.com)

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DEVELOPMENT: First Design Review date set for next West Seattle Junction mixed-use project, 4747 California SW
June 1, 2018 4:24 pm
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 |   Development | West Seattle news

(Preferred ‘massing’ – size and shape – option for project, from draft Design Review packet)

Thanks to Scott for the tip! He spotted the first Southwest Design Review Board meeting date for the Junction mixed-use project we first told you about back in February, at 4747 California SW, on the sites that currently hold Bikram Yoga and Sleepers in Seattle. The site’s owner/developers were described by one of them, Husky Deli‘s Jack Miller, as an “all-West Seattle team.” The review date is July 19th, 6:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, and as always with Design Review meetings, there will be a public-comment period.

The proposed project is listed as 7 stories, 82 apartments – mostly one-bedrooms, some studios – with 5,000 square feet of commercial space and 45 offstreet parking spaces. The draft Design Review “packet” in the city file confirms that Miller plans to move Husky Deli there. Two other things to note: Since this is the Early Design Guidance phase, it’s focused on the “massing” – size and shape – of the project, not design details, so don’t read too much into the imagery; second, the formal notice of this meeting isn’t out yet – it’s “tentatively” scheduled on the city’s calendar until the notice is out.

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West Seattle wildlife: Dead bat found in local park; no need to panic, but here’s what you should know
June 1, 2018 3:00 pm
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 |   Health | West Seattle news | West Seattle parks | Wildlife

While at Fauntleroy Park earlier today for the last Salmon in the Schools release of the season (story later), we found out that forest steward Peggy Cummings had found a dead bat in the park this week. It was a very small and likely juvenile bat, and no reason, she stresses, for you to panic, but it did make us realize we should publish this week’s alert from the state Health Department, since bats do turn up in West Seattle parks:

Since May 1, four bats found in Washington have tested positive for rabies, the highest number identified in the state in the month of May since 1998. The Washington State Department of Health reminds people to call their local health department if they, a family member or a pet interacts with a bat.

Health officials routinely test for and find rabid bats, typically during the summer months. DOH wants the public to continue to take appropriate precautions if a bat – dead or alive – is found. Try to avoid contact with bats and other wild animals; do not touch a bat if possible. If you do have contact with a bat or suspect that a family member or pet had contact with a bat, try to safely capture it and keep it contained away from people and call your local health department for next steps.

It is also important to protect your pets by ensuring their rabies vaccinations are current. More detailed precautions and information can be found on the Washington State Department of Health website.

While any mammal can be infected with the rabies virus, bats are the most common animal in Washington that carry rabies. In 2017, 22 bats were tested and found to have the virus. This is up from 2016 when 20 rabid bats were identified. The Washington State Public Health Laboratories tests between 200 and 300 bats per year. Typically, between three and 10 percent of the bats submitted for testing are found to be rabid.

The state says two of those bats were found in King County, but no further specifics. Cummings says she spoke to the county Health Department today and they said she and another park volunteer who briefly handled the dead bat don’t need to worry. “Rabies is serious but very rare,” she notes. But she also wants to remind you that you and your family should steer clear not only of bats but of any dead animal they find.

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40th anniversary celebration at Illusions Hair Design
June 1, 2018 1:45 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Custom-decorated M&Ms are among the treats awaiting you if you stop by Illusions Hair Design (5619 California SW; WSB sponsor) to help celebrate 40 years in business! On June 1st, 1978, co-founders Sue and Linda opened the doors and got going with the scissors (etc.).

You can admire the wall full of memories when you stop by – this is just part of it:

And as is traditional for business anniversaries – you get the gifts – not only treats but also deals. No appointment needed to join the party; just visit before closing time, which is 6 pm tonight.

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HE DID IT AGAIN! 15th anniversary of Laps With Lou at Pathfinder K-8 for Make-A-Wish
June 1, 2018 11:25 am
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 |   How to help | Pigeon Point | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

11:25 AM: Under a sunnier-than-forecast sky, atop Pigeon Point, Lou Cutler embarked on his 15th annual round of benefit birthday laps two hours ago:

He’s volunteered for Make-A-Wish since 1996, and Laps With Lou raises money for the organization. This year, those cheering Lou – and the students/staff who run with him at one point or another during the day – include his brother, visiting from Portland. And his chief cheerleader/kid wrangler/sidekick is again teacher Andy Darring:

We’re heading back up to check on how things are going on what Lou again declared to be “the best day of the year.” All are welcome to stop by, observe, run, walk, or you can help by donating online.

12:05 PM: As of our stop, a bit past halfway there!

2:03 PM: Success! But first, the last lap, with everybody at Pathfinder invited out to join Lou on the track:

67 laps, 11+ miles, in 4 1/2 hours.

Asked if he’ll be back for 68 next year, Lou replied with a resounding “yes!”

We’ve been covering Lou’s laps for a decade now, including video in 2010, the first one after Pathfinder moved from Genesee Hill to Pigeon Point.

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West Seattle scene: Pride flag flying at Louisa Boren STEM K-8
June 1, 2018 10:59 am
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 |   Delridge | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Thanks to Shawna for the photo! June is Pride Month and the Pride flag is flying at Louisa Boren STEM K-8 along with the USA and Washington flags. Seattle Public Schools headquarters in SODO is also flying the Pride flag, for the first time, after a ceremony this morning.

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What’s up for your West Seattle Friday
June 1, 2018 9:00 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

em>(Photo by David Hutchinson)

Happy June! Highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

HAPPY 40TH, ILLUSIONS! Longtime WSB sponsor Illusions Hair Design is celebrating 40 years in business with a party all day today. You don’t have to have a hair appointment to stop by and be part of the fun. 9 am-6 pm. (5619 California SW)

LAPS WITH LOU: Starting at 9 am and likely continuing until 1:30 or so, retired Pathfinder K-8 PE teacher Lou Cutler returns to the school for 67 birthday laps to raise money for Make-A-Wish. This is the 15th anniversary of Laps With Lou! You can stop by and join him, cheer him, and/or donate. (1901 SW Genesee)

em>(Photo by James Bratsanos)

MURAL DESIGN WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: Last chance for 7- to 13-year-olds to join artist Henry Luke at Southwest Library, 4-5 pm, to work on designing the new Roxhill mural at EC Hughes. (9010 35th SW)

VINE & SPOON OPENING NIGHT: As noted last night, the long-in-the-works Junction restaurant opens at 5 pm. (4706 California SW)

CORNER BAR: Highland Park Improvement Club invites you to its monthly pop-up bar with music, all ages, starting at 6 pm. Live music starts around 8 pm with Hello Jello. (1116 SW Holden)

(Photo by Jim Borrow)

POETRY SLAM AND STORYTELLING: C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) is where you’ll find the Jordin Bubin Poetry Slam and Storytelling event, 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

FOR CHARLEENA: Music, dance, poetry, live art, in a community event to honor the memory of Charleena Lyles. 7 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center – details in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WHAT ELSE, YOU ASK? Check our complete calendar!

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Friday watch and weekend I-5 closures
June 1, 2018 7:06 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)

7:06 AM: No incidents of note reported in our area so far this morning. Reminders:

WEEKEND I-5 CLOSURES: Remember that NB I-5 has two sets of major closures starting tonight, south and just north of here – here again are the details and maps.

STADIUM ZONE: Mariners’ home stand this weekend vs. Tampa Bay, with a 7:10 pm game tonight.

7:11 AM: First incident of the morning. Crash reported at Fauntleroy/Brandon.

7:18 AM: Also an Alaskan Way Viaduct problem – SDOT reports a stalled semi blocking the offramp from Western.

7:51 AM: Ramp problem cleared.

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