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Even more grocery news! Four weeks after signing the lease for their store space, Delridge Grocery Co-op has just announced what’s next:

With the Delridge Grocery Co-op and the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) officially signing off on the lease for the retail space at Cottage Grove Commons, construction will be starting this autumn. And that means it’s time for a party!

Come join fellow member-owners from our diverse Delridge and West Seattle community on November 2 as we say thanks for your help in getting us to this point and look toward the future opening of the Delridge Grocery Co-op in 2020.

We’ll have an old-fashioned groundbreaking ceremony with local dignitaries, delicious treats, and you’ll get a peek into the retail space. DGC members will also receive a special gift as well as a yard sign to help us spread the word.

(If you’re not a member yet, you can sign up during the Groundbreaking Party, or join today.)

After the Groundbreaking Party winds down, you’re invited to the Delridge Grocery Co-op 2019 Annual Meeting, which will be held inside the new Cottage Grove Commons retail space. Get more details on the progress we made this year, meet the current Board and other key volunteers working to open the DGC, hear about upcoming Board openings, and more.

Where: Cottage Grove Commons, 5444 Delridge Way SW

When: Saturday, November 2; 11 am to 1 pm for Groundbreaking Party; 1 pm to 2 pm for Annual Meeting

This has been 10 years in the making. It started as Delridge Produce Co-op and evolved to Delridge Grocery in 2013.

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New ‘whale alert’ system for Washington State Ferries

| Transportation | West Seattle news | Whales

(Photo courtesy NOAA Fisheries)

While a whale sighting can be a delight for ferry riders, it also poses a risk for the whales if the vessel’s too close. Washington State Ferries announced this week that it’s now using a regional alert system:

Washington State Ferries has initiated use of a whale alert app and web-based system this week that will provide ferry captains more accurate and updated location information for southern resident orcas and other whales throughout Puget Sound. Access to Ocean Wise’s Whale Report Alert System (WRAS) is only granted to the commercial maritime operators such as ferries, ships and tugs. It is not available for public use or for whale watch operators.

The WRAS relies on real-time sightings, reported by members of the public via Ocean Wise’s WhaleReport smartphone application, to inform commercial mariners of whale presence. The system is expected to provide ferry captains and other commercial mariners with better information about large marine mammal locations in the vicinity of their vessels so ferry captains can make decisions to change course or reduce speed to avoid disturbing or colliding with marine mammals.

Each alert also supplies other pertinent details such as the species observed, the direction of whale travel, the time of the report and the number of whales in the group. This desktop interface allows watch standers at WSF’s operations centers to monitor the location of whale sightings relative to fleet vessel positions and relay whale presence information to captains as required.

“Because we operate our 22 ferries on Puget Sound and manage 20 terminals on its shores, we have an obligation to ensure WSF is doing everything we can to protect our environment, including marine life,” said WSF Assistant Secretary Amy Scarton.

WRAS was developed by Ocean Wise with funding from the Government of Canada, the Port of Prince Rupert, and the Port of Vancouver’s Enhancing Cetacean Habitat and Observation (ECHO) Program,. WSF has been a member of the ECHO program’s Advisory Working Group since 2015 and helped in beta testing of WRAS.

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DUWAMISH ALIVE! Help orcas by helping salmon

October 3, 2019 4:25 pm

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| Environment | How to help | West Seattle news

(2017 photo by Trileigh Tucker)

If you want to help ensure we keep seeing them, set aside a few hours later this month to do this:

(2016 photo by Leda Costa for WSB)

Two weeks from Saturday, it’s the fall edition of >Duwamish Alive! as announced:

Join Duwamish Alive! this Fall as our salmon are returning in our Duwamish River and Longfellow Creek, with this watershed wide effort in improving the health of our salmon by restoring their habitat which provides food, shelter and cool, clean water that salmon need. Volunteers will be restoring native habitat on in multiple urban parks and open spaces by removing invasive weeds, planting native plants, removing debris and learning about healthy habitat. This is a family-friendly event, all ages welcomed and encouraged.

To volunteer, visit DuwamishAlive.org to see the different volunteer opportunities and register for the site of your choice, or email info@duwamishalive.org

As you’ll see on the Duwamish Alive! link, your options include more than half a dozen sites here in West Seattle, and others elsewhere.

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BIZNOTES: Metropolitan Market, West Seattle Thriftway

October 3, 2019 3:13 pm

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Yes, there’s other grocery-store news between the two grand openings! Notes about two WSB sponsors:

METROPOLITAN MARKET: Forest reports that “the west (42nd Ave.) sidewalk and entrance door are taped off this afternoon while the store exterior is being repainted.”

WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY: Big sale the next three days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). 20 of the deals are shown on the Thriftway website’s home page.

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RENTERS’ RIGHTS: West Seattle briefing at JuNO on Monday

October 3, 2019 1:30 pm

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| Neighborhoods | West Seattle news

If you’re a renter, you should know about your rights. The Junction Neighborhood Organization, JuNO, is offering you an easy chance to learn, at the next JuNO meeting Monday night. Here’s the preview:

Helena Benedict with the Tenants Union of Washington State will give an overview of tenants’ rights and responsibilities. It will cover both the state and city laws and touch on all stages of renting. A short question and answer session will follow the presentation.

Also:

Cecilia Gunn with Sound Transit will give an update about light-rail route alternatives that are being studied in the Draft EIS, timeline and how the community can be involved in this process.

And:

JuNO needs new officers starting in 2020! Amanda Sawyer will discuss officer elections and how to run!

We hope to see you Monday, October 7, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the West Seattle Senior Center. (4217 SW Oregon St, upstairs)

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Wires-down incident in South Alki

October 3, 2019 12:26 pm

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| Utilities | West Seattle news

SFD is out on a “wires down” incident at 61st/Spokane. A reader just texted these details:

City utilities conducting water work on 61st and SW. Spokane St. knocked out major powerline. Wire is live! Street is blocked off. Powerline worker trapped in truck as the wire is touching the vehicle. In front of my house. Police and firefighters present, currently waiting on city light to address the issue.

Avoid the area.

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AVALON/35TH PROJECT: Intersection closure starts Friday, and what else is ahead

October 3, 2019 11:30 am

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| Transportation | West Seattle news

The weekly update from the Avalon/35th project team is just in, and as you’d expect, it starts with the intersection closure:

35th Ave SW and SW Avalon Way Intersection Closures:

Tomorrow, we are planning for our second weekend closure of the 35th Ave SW and SW Avalon Way intersection. We need to close the intersection to rebuild it. If there is significant rain in the forecast this weekend, we will postpone the intersection work to the following weekend of Friday, October 11 through Monday, October 14. During the closure, please expect:

· The intersection to be closed from Friday, October 4 at 9 AM to Monday, October 7 to 5 AM

o This intersection closure is weather dependent and subject to change. We will provide updates if the weather this weekend will not allow for work.

· We will coordinate with King County Metro on bus stops and routes. Check Metro Rider Alerts for the most up-to-date information.

· No parking signs on 37th Ave SW, 38th Ave SW, and SW Hanford St (east of California Ave SW) to accommodate metro buses and detour traffic

· Once crews complete work this weekend, this work may take up to 1 additional weekend to complete

· Please follow posted detour routes, see map below

The 35th Ave SW and Avalon Way SW intersection must be rebuilt to extend the useful life of the pavement. The project will also make utility upgrades and improvements for people walking, bicycling, driving, and riding the bus. Closing the intersection is necessary for the safety of the traveling public and it will allow us to complete this work as quickly and safely as possible.

Zone C and Zone D (SW Avalon Way from Fauntleroy Way SW to just east of 35th Ave SW)

Crews are excavating and completing concrete paving on the south side of SW Avalon Way in part of Zone C Zone D. Please note:

· Crews will continue pouring concrete curbs on SW Avalon Way east of 35th Ave SW

· Crews will be pouring concrete west of 35th Ave SW as soon as next week 

· Crews will continue demolishing pavement in the western half of Zone D next week

Zone E (35th Ave SW from SW Avalon Way to SW Alaska St)

· Crews are pouring concrete in the center lane on SW Avalon Way this week

· Crews will switch to conduct work on the east side of 35th Ave SW as soon as the week of October 14

As noted in multiple local SDOT briefings we’ve covered recently, the city says the project is on schedule. The second phase – finalizing striping/channelization – won’t happen until next spring.

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10 for your West Seattle Thursday!

October 3, 2019 9:40 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Cooper’s Hawk, photographed by Grant Samples)

What’s ahead for the rest of your Thursday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SENIORS OF COLOR SOARING: 10 am at Senior Center of West Seattle. “Learn how to age well & maintain your health, connect with other seniors of color, share your stories, ideas, and knowledge, grow relationships across cultures and generations, celebrate senior diversity & more.” (4217 SW Oregon)

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Local advocates are reaching across the miles by mail. Read what it’s about here; drop in at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) 10 am-noon. More info here. (5612 California SW)

DROP OFF SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE ENTRIES: 10 am-8 pm, drop off your entries (up to three!) at the Southwest Library. (9010 35th SW)

YMCA HALF-DAY PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 1:30-2:30 pm at Hallows Church, come visit the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor)’s new half-day preschool location. If you miss this open house, there’s another next Tuesday. (3420 SW Cloverdale)

LIBRARYLAB – AMUSEMENT PARK SCIENCE: 3-4:30 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, for kids 4-10: “Join us and design your own amusement park attractions.” (2306 42nd SW)

FAMILY CONNECTORS UNIVERSITY: Starting 6 pm tonight at Neighborhood House High Point, “10 weeks of classes to learn how to navigate the school system, how to create a higher education culture at home, and how to support a child’s academic success.” More info in our calendar listing. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

BILL DAVIE: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), no cover, all ages. (5612 California SW)

NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: 7 pm at North Highline Fire District HQ, it’s the community council for White Center and vicinity. Tonight’s agenda includes a visit from King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht. (1243 SW 112th)

‘SUNSET BABY’: 7:30 pm curtain for the second-week start of this production at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor), by Dominique Morisseau:

When the tough, independent Nina is visited by her father, a former revolutionary in the Black liberation movement, she can’t tell what he’s after–a fix to their broken relationship, or the cache of letters that ties their fates together. As father and daughter circle one another, old wounds are revealed, generational differences exposed, and blazing truths laid bare.

Ticket info here. (4711 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE SOUL: Get funky at Parliament Tavern! 9 pm, $10 cover, 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MUCH MORE HAPPENING … see our full calendar here.

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BIZNOTE: West Seattle Coworking upgrades, and a deal

October 3, 2019 9:00 am

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

(Photos courtesy West Seattle Coworking)

Tired of traffic? Coworking might be an option. Here on the peninsula, you have an independent, locally owned option for that – West Seattle Coworking (6040 California SW; WSB sponsor). And they have a few announcements:

Hello, West Seattle Community. We have prepped hard this summer to create the most productive work environment for you. We have upgraded our lighting to create a better mood and to be more gentle on the eyes. We have installed a new kitchen that makes it easier to snack and chat.

And a few other perks that you have to come and see. As a reminder, we are a West Seattle family. Our office offers 24/7 access, strong, office-grade internet (and backup), double monitors, meeting space, phone rooms, free coffee, and more. We currently have a $50 for one week trial promotion. That promotion will end on October 13th. So if you have been on the fence, don’t be. :) You can reach us at manager@westseattlecoworking.com or 206.531.0557..

Also, on Tuesday, October 8th, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm, we have a free workshop on how small business owners can identify and approach their ideal customers. More info here. .

Thank you, West Seattle, for being a great place to live and work.

Crystal and Rosario

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Thursday watch, with Seahawks tonight, intersection closure tomorrow, more

October 3, 2019 6:52 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

(SDOT MAP with travel times/ Is the ‘low bridge’ closed? LOOK HERE/ West Seattle-relevant traffic cams HERE)

6:52 AM: Good morning. Crash reported at Fauntleroy/Juneau.

SEAHAWKS HOME GAME TONIGHT: 5:20 pm kickoff vs. the Rams. This means the West Seattle Water Taxi runs later.

AVALON/35TH INTERSECTION CLOSURE STARTS TOMORROW: 9 am Friday, weather permitting, SDOT starts the next three-day closure. The bus info is out now too – reroutes listed here – for Metro routes 21, 50 and 55, the RapidRide C Line and the West Seattle Water Taxi Shuttle Route 773.

TOWER CRANE INSTALLATION TOMORROW: Starting early Friday, for the 4722 Fauntleroy/4721 38th SW project, but developers says staging will NOT be on Fauntleroy.

ICYMI – BUS-LANE-BACKUP PLAN: More details last night on what SDOT is pursuing to fix the Bus-Lane Backup on NB 99 – here’s our report.

7:35 AM: Crash reported at 16th/Holden.

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