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Wednesday is when King County Elections will open its voting centers, and when it’ll mail ballots. Election notes:

3 CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 DEBATES/FORUMS THIS WEEK: You have three chances in the next six days to see Lisa Herbold and Phil Tavel side by side:

-Monday (October 14th), 7 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center (7000 35th SW), presented by Westside Interfaith Network and the League of Women Voters

-Thursday (October 17th), 6 pm at Westside School (10404 34th SW; WSB sponsor), presented by the
West Seattle Chamber of Commerce

–Saturday (October 19th), 11 am at the Senior Center/Sisson Building (4217 SW Oregon), presented by the
West Seattle Junction Association, with your WSB co-publishers moderating

CAMPAIGN CASH: While the only numbers that really matter are the vote totals, it’s interesting to occasionally check in on campaign cash. This information is available through the state Public Disclosure Commission, and includes who gave to who, and what campaign funding was spent on, among other things. Checking the D-1 race, Herbold is ahead in cash contributions, $174,000+ to $133,000+ for Tavel. But he is way ahead in what’s called “independent expenditure” spending – third parties spending on your behalf but out of your control. IE spending for Tavel is $169,000+ so far, most of that from the business group Civic Alliance for a Sound Economy. IE spending for Herbold is $14,000+, most from the Civic Alliance for a Progressive Economy. Half of the quarter-million dollars raised by CAPE (here’s that list) is from entrepreneur Nick Hanauer; more than a third of the $1.1 million raised by CASE (here’s that list) is from Amazon. (Both of those groups are spending in support of candidates in other races too.)

WHAT ELSE YOU’LL SEE ON YOUR BALLOT: We mentioned the two big state ballot measures in this report last week. You’ll also see 12 state advisory measures and a state constitutional amendment. No Seattle ballot measures, but there’s one for King County – Proposition 1 renews the Medic One emergency-services levy for six more years. You’ll also be voting for King County, Port of Seattle, and Seattle Public Schools races – we’ll take a closer look at those tomorrow.

VOTING DEADLINE: Election Night is Tuesday, November 5th; dropboxes will be open until 8 pm. If you’re voting by mail, make sure your ballot will be postmarked with that date (or sooner).

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Community concerns aired as Seattle Planning Commission visits North Delridge

October 13, 2019 7:56 pm

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| Delridge | Neighborhoods | West Seattle news

The Seattle Planning Commission‘s meeting this past week in North Delridge was its first outside City Hall.

Commission members are appointed volunteers, comprising an advisory group that keeps watch on the big picture, including the city’s Comprehensive Plan.

But it’s currently devoid of West Seattleites, as attendees observed after chair Michael Austin – a Pioneer Square resident – led the round of introductions. He explained that along with being “stewards of the Comprehensive Plan” – with work starting next year on a major update planned for 2023 – the commission’s other current focuses include light-rail-extension planning and Neighborhoods for All, which proposes zoning changes including an end to single-family zoning.

Neighborhood/organization reps from east West Seattle were invited to introduce themselves and talk about their concern:

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WHALES NEARBY: Orcas in the area

October 13, 2019 6:39 pm

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| West Seattle news | Whales | Wildlife

It’s getting late to catch them tonight but as tipster Kersti Muul points out, you might see them in the morning: Southern Resident Killer Whales from J-Pod were passing Bainbridge Island, southbound, shortly before sunset.

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REOPENED EARLY: NB 99 and tunnel

October 13, 2019 4:50 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

Thanks for the tip! Northbound Highway 99 has reopened early from the West Seattle Bridge through the tunnel. It had been closed since late Friday night for work including “adjusting” the bus lane.

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NEXT SUNDAY: 1st of 4 ways to celebrate silver anniversary of spawning salmon’s return to Fauntleroy Creek

October 13, 2019 2:38 pm

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| Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | Wildlife

(“Harry & Louise,” 1994, photo courtesy Southwest Seattle Historical Society)

Not too soon to make your plan for what to do after the NEXT Seahawks game. Take the family to be part of the first event in a special salmon-return season at Fauntleroy Creek: The silver anniversary of “Harry and Louise,” the nicknames given to the first spawners in modern history to return to the creek, spotted in October 1994. Fauntleroy Creek advocate Judy Pickens explains how you can be part of the celebration this season, next Sunday and beyond:

October is spawning season on Fauntleroy Creek and you have four opportunities to get in on the action, starting next weekend.

Drum in spawners. The annual drumming (Sunday, Oct. 20, 5 pm), will entice spawners into the creek and begin a year-long “Silver Anniversary” for Harry and Louise, the first spawning pair in modern history, who arrived in October 1994. Bring a drum of any kind or just yourself to this free rain-or-shine event. Drumming will guide you to the creek level at 4539 SW Director Place (near SW Director and upper Fauntleroy Way SW).

Become a salmon watcher. Starting Oct. 20, volunteers will work in half-hour shifts to document activity in the spawning reach near the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal during the five hours after high tide. Email judy_pickens@msn.com for details and to get on the list.

Come to a creek open house. The West Seattle Blog will announce this free weekend event, depending on when spawners arrive.

Come to the Fauntleroy Fall Festival. Volunteers will be on hand near the salmon-hat booth in the church parking lot (Sunday, Oct. 27, 2-5 pm) to answer questions and invite you to sign a “Silver Anniversary” poster honoring Harry and Louise.

Fauntleroy Creek is one of just a few salmon creeks remaining in the city limits.

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YOU CAN HELP: Donation drive for makeup bags/samples

October 13, 2019 1:04 pm

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| How to help | Pigeon Point | West Seattle news

Got makeup bags or samples you don’t need? Stephanie Endres would be happy to get them:

My nonprofit Stephanie’s Lifeline HOPE is currently collecting makeup samples and makeup bags for an event we will be holding in which we are filling the makeup bags with makeup to distribute to women’s homeless and domestic-violece shelters.

We are in search of more makeup bags and more samples at this this time … We will be collecting items until October 27.

In order to donate, drop off donations at 3830 22nd Ave SW in West Seattle (Pigeon Point), or we can arrange a pick up time. Our phone number is 253-237-3056 and our email Stephanieslifeline@gmail.com.

We first mentioned Stephanie’s work four years ago.

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BIZNOTE: StarCycle sets opening date in West Seattle Junction

October 13, 2019 10:57 am

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Six months ago, we reported that StarCycle was coming to the Adell Apartments building at 4532 42nd SW. Their grand-opening is set for later this month – here’s the announcement:

Indoor cycling franchise StarCycle is coming to West Seattle! To celebrate the new studio, they’ll be hosting five days of free classes for their grand opening weekend from October 30 to November 3.

StarCycle is the fastest growing cycling franchise on the West Coast, and offers 45-minute beat-driven, cardio rides in the dark. The candlelit rooms are technology-free to provide a meditative 45-minute retreat for an intimate group of 25 riders.

To reserve a spot at one of the free classes, view the schedule here and sign up for the class of your choosing. .

Guests should wear comfortable athletic clothing for riding on the bikes. StarCycle will provide the appropriate shoes for you to maximize your ride and your StarCycle instructor will take great care of you during class – no experience necessary!

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9 for your West Seattle Sunday!

October 13, 2019 6:03 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(White-throated Sparrow, photographed by Janeanne Houston, shared via WSB’s Flickr group)

Welcome to Sunday! First, a traffic reminder:

TUNNEL/99: NB 99 from the West Seattle Bridge to the north end of the tunnel is scheduled to remain closed today. The closure is expected to end by 4 am Monday; as always, we’re monitoring and will publish an update if it ends early.

Now, today’s highlights:

OKTOBERFEST 5K: Free run-walk from Ounces. Just be there to join! 9 am start. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE SKI SWAP: 10 am-4 pm, second day to shop skis, snowboards, other gear at the West Seattle VFW. (3601 SW Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE OKTOBERFEST: 10 am-8 pm at Ounces, last of three days. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Freshness in the street in the heart of The Junction, 10 am-2 pm. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

FRESH HOP FEST: Noon-11 pm at Best of Hands Barrelhouse:

All weekend long during normal business hours we’ll be pouring all four of our fresh hop ales as well as a select few from some of our friends. Vote on your house favorites (excludes guest taps) for a chance to win some brewery swag!

(7500 35th SW)

‘IDOLATRY OF WHITENESS’: 6-session course starts at Admiral Congregational Church, 1 pm – details in our calendar listing. (4320 SW Hill)

MUSICAL BENEFIT FOR WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor): “An afternoon of classical guitar featuring 3 world class musicians – Elizabeth Brown, Jessica Papkoff, and Michael Partington.” Bring cash and/or nonperishable food donations. (5612 California SW)

‘SUNSET BABY’: 3 pm matinée at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor), “Sunset Baby” by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton. Ticket info here. (4711 California SW)

YADA YADA BLUES BAND: Surprise 6 pm early show at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

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