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UPDATE: Possible ‘meteor outburst’ visible tonight – here’s when/where to look
November 21, 2019 11:57 am
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 |   Skies Over West Seattle | West Seattle news

11:57 AM: If the sky stays clear – a “legendary meteor shower,” explained here, might be visible tonight. Here’s what West Seattle’s longtime skywatching expert Alice Enevoldsen says:

And some bonus advice added by @WestSeaWx: “Might I add, get as high in elevation as possible w/an unobstructed view.” The absolute highest elevation in West Seattle – the entire city, in fact – is in Myrtle Reservoir Park (35th/Myrtle), though its eastward view is NOT unobstructed. Forecast, meantime, looks clear and cold.

ADDED 4:02 PM: Alice will be out watching and you’re invited to join her:

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Schools, music, meetings, merriment, more for your West Seattle Thursday!
November 21, 2019 10:48 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Ship traffic off Alki, photographed by Jim Borrow)

First, from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide:

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLIDAY KICKOFF: The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce‘s November “After Hours” event kicks off the holidays at Westwood Village, starting at Wyatt’s Jewelers (WSB sponsor) at 5:30 pm. (2600 SW Barton)

And from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUND TRANSIT BOARD TALKS I-976: Two weeks after the election, the Sound Transit Board talks about the effects of I-976 during its 1:30-4 pm meeting at the boardroom downtown. Here’s the agenda (PDF); you can watch live here. (401 S. Jackson)

CLIMATE CHANGE: Presentation tonight at the West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 5:30 pm. (2306 42nd SW)

WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: What happens next? This Sound Transit “neighborhood forum” is meant for you to hear about and talk about it. 6 pm at Alki Masonic Center in The Junction. (4736 40th SW)

AMERICANA MUSIC: Curtis Moore at the Pacific Room (WSB sponsor), 6-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (2808 Alki SW)

SHAUNA AHERN: The author of “Gluten-Free Girl” reads from her new book “Enough” at Paper Boat Booksellers, 6 pm. (6040 California SW)

EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Future middle-schooler in the house? You’re invited to learn about Explorer West Middle School (WSB sponsor) at tonight’s open house, 6:30 pm. (10015 28th SW)

CAMP SECOND CHANCE’S FUTURE: As announced last month, the tiny-house encampment’s future will be addressed a city-convened meeting at the Joint Training Facility in southeast West Seattle at 6:30 pm. (9401 Myers Way S.)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Board meeting at 7 pm, community welcome, Alki UCC parlor. (6115 SW Hinds)

‘HEAD OVER HEELS’ OPENING NIGHT: 7:30 pm curtain at ArtsWest for the new musical. A few tickets remain – check here. (4711 California SW)

SCREENAGERS, NEXT CHAPTER: The documentary focuses on how to help your teens deal in a screen-focused world. As previewed here, a free showing (donations accepted to cover costs) starts at 7:30 pm in the auditorium at Chief Sealth International High School, presented by the CSIHS PTSA. All welcome. (2600 SW Thistle)

ECLECTIC ROCK: Three bands at Parliament Tavern, $8 cover, 9 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

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MUSIC: Northwest Girlchoir’s regional call for new singers
November 21, 2019 9:49 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

Northwest Girlchoir has sent out a regional call for new singers:

Know any girls who love to sing? Northwest Girlchoir has openings for new singers in grades 1-12 to join us in January 2019 – auditions and enrollment are happening right now! Learn musicianship, vocal technique, and performance skills, all while building lasting friendships in a supportive community.

Now in its 47th concert season, Northwest Girlchoir has empowered and inspired thousands of girls and young women in our region to lift their voices in chorus with others. Choristers perform for thousands of audience members at concerts held across the greater Puget Sound Region and on tours nationally and internationally.

Grades 1-2: Easy online registration is now open for girls entering grades 1-2 to join Prep Choir! Members learn music in a fun and nurturing environment as they prepare for exciting mainstage concerts. Sign up online at www.northwestgirlchoir.org/registerforprep

Grades 3-12: Fill out the Audition Request form online to join one of Northwest Girlchoir’s five progressive choir levels! Auditioned choir members enjoy performing at mainstage concerts, in the community and at special events, and even on tours. Learn more and sign up to audition at www.northwestgirlchoir.org/audition

Scholarships: Scholarships are available for every choir level and we encourage families to apply.

Contact info@northwestgirlchoir.org for more information or call the office at (206) 527-2900.

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Thursday watch
November 21, 2019 7:02 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)

7:02 AM: Good morning. No current incidents/alerts reported.

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Impeachment-inquiry witness Gordon Sondland’s West Seattle link
November 20, 2019 11:56 pm
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 |   West Seattle history | West Seattle news

When today’s impeachment-inquiry witness Gordon Sondland, a Northwest hotelier who is current US Ambassador to the European Union, first hit the spotlight in October, a Seattle Times story noted that Sondland’s parents were longtime operators of a dry cleaners in West Seattle. We did some looking around for more on that but he faded from the foreground for a while and we shelved the research. But Sondland’s appearance has renewed interest, and several readers asked us about the location of his parents’ cleaning business. Multiple references, including his mother Frieda Sondland‘s obituary, say it was called Fauntleroy Cleaners. There’s no current business with that name; we found an archived March 1962 newspaper ad (bottom of that image) for Fauntleroy Cleaners, listing its address as 4509 Wildwood Place, the brick building in the heart of Fauntleroy’s Endolyne business district. Another archived newspaper page from earlier that year, however, showed a different name for that cleaners. The obituary for Sondland’s father Gunther Sondland says they operated the cleaners for almost 30 years. We can’t find anything mentioning whether the family lived in WS for any of that time; Gordon Sondland graduated from Mercer Island High School in 1975.

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From the WSB Holiday Guide: When, where to see the Christmas Ship in West Seattle
November 20, 2019 10:10 pm
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 |   Holidays | Seen at sea | West Seattle news

The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship is visiting West Seattle on its very first night this season, so we want to give you an early heads-up if you haven’t already seen the listings in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar. Here’s where and when to see it here – you’ll watch and listen from shore while onboard singers perform:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 (with Kirkland Choral Society)
-7:25 pm at Lowman Beach Park (7017 Beach Drive SW)
-8:10 pm at Alki Beach Park (2701 Alki Avenue SW)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 (with The Dickens Carolers)
-8;40 pm at Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor Avenue SW; WSB sponsor)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 (with Emerald City Voices)
-2 pm at Duwamish Waterway Park (7900 10th Ave. S., South Park)
-3:05 pm at Don Armeni Boat Ramp (1220 Harbor Avenue SW)

This is part of a 3-and-1/2-week series of voyages for the Christmas Ship on Puget Sound, Lake Union, and Lake Washington. It’s free to watch on shore, but if you want to ride on the Christmas Ship or one of its follow boats, you can book that through Argosy.

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THURSDAY: City meeting about Camp Second Chance’s future
November 20, 2019 8:56 pm
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 |   Myers Way | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from June)

If you’re interested in the city-sanctioned “tiny house village” encampment on the Myers Way Parcels, Camp Second Chance, tomorrow night is the first major city-convened meeting about it in more than a year. In September, the city announced it had extended the camp’s permit another 6 months; what happens after that is expected to be discussed at tomorrow’s meeting, which was announced a month ago. It’s happening 6:30-8 pm Thursday (November 21st) at the Joint Training Facility (9401 Myers Way S.), a few blocks north of Camp Second Chance, which has been on Myers Way almost three and a half years. As of the most-recent Community Advisory Committee meeting, 33 men and 17 women were living at CSC.

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YOUR VOICE, YOUR CHOICE: 4 West Seattle projects win
November 20, 2019 5:54 pm
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 |   Safety | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from September)

The 44th/45th/Admiral crossing-safety proposal is one of four West Seattle projects that the city has just announced as winners in the latest round of Your Voice, Your Choice voting. Lafayette Elementary families who were already pushing for safety improvements at the intersection got involved in promoting voting before it closed two months ago. From the city’s announcement:

More than 6500 community members voted for their favorite park and street projects and the 22 projects have been selected. It’s all part of the City’s Your Voice, Your Choice: Parks & Streets, a participatory budgeting program in which community members democratically decide how to spend a portion of the City’s budget. …

… The projects were selected from more than 600 ideas submitted in January by community members across Seattle. More than 1200 participated in evaluating and prioritizing the ideas based on the need and community benefits. Then during the month of October, 6500 community members ages 11 and above voted by Council District for their favorite projects online and at in-person polling stations at Seattle libraries. The top-voted projects were all focused on street improvements which will be implemented by Seattle Department of Transportation in 2020.

With $2 million available for projects, a maximum of $190,500 was allocated for each City Council District. The remaining $666,600 is going towards eight projects in the City’s Equity and Environment Initiative Focus Areas—geographic areas where communities of color, immigrants, refugees, people with low incomes, Native peoples, and limited-English proficiency individuals tend to live.

Seattle is one of over 3,000 cities around the globe including Chicago, New York, and Boston that implements participatory budgeting. Your Voice, Your Choice is managed by Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.

For more information on Your Voice, Your Choice, visit our website or contact Program Coordinator Shaquan Smith at shaquan.smith@seattle.gov). For information on project implementation, visit Seattle Department of Transportation’s YVYC webpage or email yvyc_projects@seattle.gov.

2019 Your Voice, Your Choice Results

DISTRICT 1

Admiral: Crossing Improvements on intersection of SW Admiral Way and 44th Ave SW (Cost: $120,000; Votes received 554)
Alki: Calming Improvements on 61st Avenue SW between SW Admiral Way and Beach Drive SW (Cost: $30,000; Votes received: 428
Highland Park: Crossing Improvements on 16th Ave SW & SW Holden St (Cost: $30,000, Votes received: 293)*
South Delridge: Sidewalk/Trail Improvements on SW Barton St between 21st Ave SW and SW Barton Pl (Cost: $112,700; Votes received: 261)*

Eleven projects were voted on – this story from September includes links to the proposals, including the ones that won, if you’re looking for details.

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MUSIC: Caspar Babypants’ first Grammy nomination
November 20, 2019 3:24 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

(WSB photo, Caspar Babypants at Easy Street Records, December 2018)

You’ve probably heard the music industry’s Grammy Awards nominations were announced today. Two local nominees were noted by The Seattle Times – including kindie-rocker Caspar Babypants, nominated for Best Children’s Music Album for “Flying High.” It’s Chris Ballew‘s first nomination as Caspar Babypants, third when you count two from his time with The Presidents of The United States of America. CB told The Times that it happened completely without a “hey, consider nominating me” campaign. You can next see him in West Seattle, by the way, at Easy Street Records on December 14th.

P.S. Also nominated, West Seattleite Jeff Ament as part of the team on a Chris Cornell boxed set, for Best Recording Package..

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DEVELOPMENT: New plan for 8-story apartment building at 3010 SW Avalon Way
November 20, 2019 1:57 pm
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 |   Development | West Seattle news

(Photos via King County Assessor’s Office)

Just filed with the city, an early-stage plan for an 8-story apartment building to replace those two houses at 3010 and 3014 SW Avalon Way. The site plan shows a proposal with 87 apartments, 78 off-street spaces for bicycles, no off-street parking for cars. Since it’s an early-stage plan, that’s all the detail on the document, which is by architecture firm Studio 19.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Burglary spike
November 20, 2019 11:56 am
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 |   Crime | Gatewood | West Seattle news

Logged police calls indicate a burglary spike in West Seattle. So does what Erin was told after her home was broken into:

Our home in Gatewood (39th and Southern Street) was burglarized in the middle of the day (Tuesday). The burglars entered through an unlocked kitchen window and took jewelry, computers, a wallet, and rifled through our entire house. The police officers who responded said the area has seen increased burglaries in the past couple days.

We checked Tweets by Beat and found these West Seattle residential burglaries logged so far this week:
-3700 block of SW Tillman
-2200 block of SW Myrtle
-5600 block of 38h SW
-5400 block of 37th SW
-10100 block of 31st SW
-3800 block of 45th SW

Report details aren’t routinely posted so that’s why we appreciate reader reports so we can share information – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you.

P.S. Southwest Precinct crime-prevention coordinator Jennifer Danner reminds us that she offers “free residential safety/security assessments, as well as burglary follow-ups” – jennifer.danner@seattle.gov is how to reach her.

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Why West Seattle Elementary briefly sheltered in place this morning
November 20, 2019 10:51 am
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 |   High Point | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

West Seattle Elementary sheltered in place for half an hour this morning. We checked on this after several phone calls/texts. It was over by the time we confirmed it, and there was no corresponding police incident anywhere nearby – which is often the case for these situations – so we followed up with Seattle Public Schools spokesperson Tim Robinson. He tells WSB the shelter-in-place happened 9:15-9:45 am because “A parent was upset and had contacted police. There were no issues.”

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6 highlights for the rest of your West Seattle Wednesday
November 20, 2019 10:26 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Pileated Woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

EQUITY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION: Noon-2 pm at Bethaday Community Learning Space in White Center, the Equity in Education Coalition hosts its monthly Lunch and Learn, focused this month on equity in special education. (605 SW 108th)

PUMP-HOUSE LANDMARK NOMINATION: 3:30 pm, the Landmarks Preservation Board meets at City Hall, with the landmark nomination of the SW Spokane Pump House on the agenda, as previewed here last month. The meeting in the Boards and Commissions Room is open to the public. (600 4th Avenue)

THAT GRATITUDE GUY: With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s time to get thankful. 6 pm reception and 6:30 presentation at The Kenney (WSB sponsor) – info here. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK MEETUP: Come find out about timebanking, if you’re not already a member! 6:30 pm potluck – bring something if you can (not required) – and gift-card making. Meeting this time at The Mount. (4831 35th SW(

‘HEAD OVER HEELS’ PREVIEW NIGHT: The new production at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor) is about to open, and you’re invited to tonight’s preview performance, 7:30 pm. Get your “pay what you can” ticket(s) here. (4711 California SW)

THE SUFFERING F-HEADS: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE EVERYTHING … via our complete calendar!

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Wednesday watch
November 20, 2019 7:29 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)

7:29 AM: Good morning. No current incidents/alerts reported in our area.

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MURDER CASE: Testimony continues in trial of Edixon Velasquez’s accused killers
November 19, 2019 9:13 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, September 2017)

Two years after 25-year-old Edixon Velasquez was shot dead in the street outside his Westwood home, the two people charged in his murder are on trial.

After multiple questions about how the trial was going, we were finally able to go to court today, the only way to get that answer.

King County Superior Court Judge Kristin Richardson, a former prosecutor, is presiding over the trial of 23-year-old Anna Kasparova and 21-year-old Abel Linares-Montejo. Kasparova is the victim’s former girlfriend; Linares-Montejo is a subsequent boyfriend of hers, and described in court documents as believed to be the father of the baby she delivered in May of last year, eight months after the murder.

Prosecutors allege that they went to Velasquez’s house on September 19th, 2017, with the intent of robbing him; after Kasparova lured the victim outside, they say, Linares shot him twice. She was arrested the next day; he was arrested two weeks later.

The trial started in late October with jury selection. The prosecution called three witnesses while we were there today. The first was a records custodian from Facebook/Instagram, verifying records the company turned over from social-media messaging allegedly related to the case. The other two were a close friend of Linares and the friend’s cousin, both now 21 years old; they were both residents of an Auburn mobile-home park at the time of the murder. They spoke about visiting Alki earlier on the day of the shooting – not with Linares – but then catching up with him much later, after the shooting, and being present when police arrested him two weeks later. Questioning also centered on whether the alleged robbery attempt was planned, all the way down to a slang term used in messaging that might have indicated a plan.

The trial is expected to last at least through next week, Judge Richardson noted this afternoon. Testimony continues tomorrow morning but it will be a half-day, she also said. The trial briefs filed by both sides show a very short list of possible defense witnesses, including potentially the defendants themselves.

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READER REPORT: Cashbox found, sort of
November 19, 2019 7:50 pm
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 |   West Seattle news

Just in case it helps solve a mystery – a reader sent that photo and this report: “Found this in the walkway between Talarico’s and Haymaker around 7 am today. When I walked by again ~30 minutes later it was no longer there.” (When a found item seems likely to be crime-related, like this, we’ll feature here on the news page, but for other lost/found items – there’s a specific section in our Community Forums.)

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Trouble for the back-to-West Seattle commute too
November 19, 2019 5:43 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

5:43 PM: As sluggish as this morning’s outbound commute was – we got to experience it firsthand – inbound tonight isn’t any better. A crash is blocking the 1st Avenue S. onramp to the westbound West Seattle Bridge, for one. Thanks for the tips!

5:48 PM: Just after we published that, the incident was cleared. Of course the residual backup will take a while to clear.

6:15 PM: On the south end, SDOT reports “a blocking vehicle at Olson Pl SW & Myers Way S.”

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How to get a free souvenir chunk of Alaskan Way Viaduct rubble
November 19, 2019 4:15 pm
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 |   Alaskan Way Viaduct | West Seattle news

The time-lapse video is from WSDOT, as it announces that the four remaining columns of the Alaskan Way Viaduct are about to be demolished. But if you harbor Viaduct nostalgia, this might be even bigger news:

We received many requests for commemorative pieces of viaduct concrete. At long last we have the answer: Yes, you can have a piece.

Small pieces of concrete are available for free at the Waterfront Space at the corner of Western Avenue and Union Street. Friends of Waterfront Seattle runs the space to showcase plans for Seattle’s rebuilt waterfront. Here’s where and how to obtain a piece of viaduct history:

Friends of Waterfront Seattle
1400 Western Avenue (corner of Western Ave and Union Street)
Public hours: Wednesday – Sunday, noon – 5 p.m.

Looking ahead, construction is underway in the space where the viaduct once stood. The City of Seattle is building the two-way bus lanes on Columbia Street that will provide a connection for transit between Third Avenue and SR 99 south of downtown. South of Marion Street contractor crews are also mobilizing to begin early work on the new Alaskan Way surface street. Learn more about what’s to come by visiting Waterfront Seattle’s website or subscribing to their weekly construction email updates.

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DEVELOPMENT: 1250 Alki project finally about to start
November 19, 2019 3:10 pm
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 |   Development | West Seattle news

The project planned for what was 5 houses – 2 moved – at 1250 Alki SW is finally, really about to start, its developers say. The project has been through not only delays but changes – it was once planned to be a 125-apartment building but will instead be built as 40 condos. Here’s the official notice:

CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN: ALKI BEACH RESIDENCES

Project Description:

Experienced local developer, Vibrant Cities, along with architecture firm, Tiscareno & Associates and general contractor, Alki Builders, will soon begin construction of a new condo building along the Alki beachfront. This 6-story, multifamily residence will contain 40 condo units and two levels of underground parking. Other features of the building include a swimming pool, and a rooftop garden.

Current Timeline for the Project:

This project is expected to be complete in the 1st Quarter, 2021. Demolition activities will begin after building permit issuance, targeting November 2019, with excavation activities running through the 2nd Quarter, 2020. Structural concrete work will begin in Quarter 2 , 2020, with the exterior enclosure being completed by the 2nd Quarter, 2021.

Construction Activity Impact:

Our team prioritizes traffic access for the residents, businesses and visitors in the area. Due to site constraints, the northbound sidewalk on Alki Avenue SW will be closed to pedestrians for the duration of the project. Crosswalks will be set up at both ends of the project site to allow pedestrians to safely cross to the sidewalk along the water. Nearby residents and businesses will be informed of any planned road closures before they occur.

It is our goal to minimize noise impacts in the Alki Beach neighborhood. Construction activities will not begin before 7:00 a.m. during the week, and not before 9:00 am on Saturdays only, unless in emergency situations.

Safety is an Attitude:

At Alki Builders, we hold safety as one of our highest values. It is a moral responsibility to our employees and the community as a whole. Our Safety Program includes not only our team and subcontractors, but also the community members passing by our project each day. Please observe the temporary traffic signage and follow the directions of flaggers. Please stay alert when walking, biking, or driving around the site and look for construction vehicles or heavy machinery entering and exiting the site. Our priority is to maintain a safe work site for our team and for the public.

Project Location: 1250 Alki Avenue SW

Work Hours:

Weekdays: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00p.m.

For Construction
Related Questions, Contact:

alkibuilders@gmail.com

They say demolition will start within 2 weeks.

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Washington State Ferries invites you to its first online community meetings
November 19, 2019 1:35 pm
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 |   Transportation | West Seattle news | West Seattle online

In a time when community meetings are often lightly attended unless something mega-controversial is on the agenda, government agencies keep trying new ways of engagement. Washington State Ferries is testing the waters by hosting its first-ever online public meetings next month. The announcement:

Washington State Ferries is hosting a round of community meetings through a new, online webinar in order to share the latest information and engage people in ferry-served communities from Tacoma to the San Juan Islands.

During two live online community meetings, WSF staff will give a brief presentation with updates about 2019 accomplishments and what is next for implementation of WSF’s Long Range Plan. Online participants will be able to ask questions and provide comments.

“We want to hear from the communities we serve, because they are an essential part of our decision making process here at ferries,” said Amy Scarton, head of Washington State Ferries. “I hope even more of our ferry riders and terminal neighbors weigh in with this exciting new format.”

The first round of WSF’s 2019 community meetings in April and May saw nearly 530 attendees at 10 public meetings, one for each route. With the new webinar format, members of the public can attend and participate in a conversation about ferries from a laptop, desktop, or mobile device.

Registration information

Each meeting will cover the same information and participants will need to register in advance.

1. Those interested in attending can choose between two sessions: Saturday, Dec. 7 at 9 a.m. or Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.

2. Registration is available online. Participants must provide a name and valid email address and have access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection.

3. Once registered, participants will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to log in to the webinar.

Meeting materials and recordings will be available online after each meeting.

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HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS: Decorating The Junction
November 19, 2019 11:54 am
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news


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Another sign of the season – the West Seattle Junction Association is decorating the heart of the business district today! The decorations on light poles include something new:

The snowflake lights are new – so look for those when you are in The Junction after dark this holiday season. For the full West Seattle Junction Hometown Holidays list, go here – the big event is December 7th, Night Market and Tree Lighting night.

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HOLIDAY GUIDE: Thanksgiving hours/events? Let us know!
November 19, 2019 10:39 am
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

The holiday season is here, with Thanksgiving now just nine days away. Now that the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide is launched, we’re welcoming listings for any and all seasonal events – but especially that imminent holiday. If your restaurant/coffee shop is open any part of the holiday, please let us know – we’re building that list. Any other seasonal events, from now through New Year’s? Please send the info as soon as you can! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you.

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West Seattle highlights for today/tonight, featuring #TurkeyTuesday
November 19, 2019 9:00 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Monica Zaborac)

When we have recent West Seattle Turkey sightings to share – seven months in the neighborhood now! – it’s #TurkeyTuesday, so here we go! Still in the greater Admiral area. Meantime, on with the calendar highlights:

SSC HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT INFO SESSION: 10 am at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), find out about the bachelor’s-degree program in Hospitality Management.

BABY STORY TIME X 2: 10:30 am at two local libraries – Southwest (9010 35th SW) and West Seattle/Admiral. (2306 42nd SW)

POET @ SENIOR CENTER: 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, Marjorie Laughlin shares poems from her first collection of poetry. (4217 SW Oregon)

(Photo by Peter Trueblood)

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISERS X 2: 4-8 pm at Chipotle in The Junction (4730 California SW) for the West Seattle Booster Club; 5-10 pm at Circa in Admiral for Louisa Boren STEM K-8. (2605 California SW)

MOMS DEMAND ACTION: Local elected officials are expected at tonight’s West Seattle meeting:

Now that the election results are in, join us at our monthly meeting Tuesday Nov. 19th from 6-8 pm in West Seattle where we will have a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from state and city leaders on what they are doing to help reduce gun violence. We will be joined by West Seattle’s state representatives Eileen Cody, and Joe Fitzgibbon along with Sen. Joe Nguyen. Seattle District 1 Councilmember Lisa Herbold will also join us. To join this special legislative roundtable, email westseattle.momsdemandaction@gmail.com to RSVP and for location information. Bring any questions you have about state and local efforts to curb gun violence.

SINGER/SONGWRITER CONTEST: At the Pacific Room on Alki:

This Tuesday Pacific Room Alki is partnering with Queery to hosts a wholly unique kind of music event.

Tuesday evening 6 artists will have the opportunity to showcase their musical and songwriting skills for a chance to win a $200 cash prize, free food and drinks for the night, and a chance to play a paid gig at Pacific Room Alki.

Winner is audience choice! Come enjoy some fine food and drinks, and cast your ballot for your favorite artist! This event is free to the public. Artists of all genres welcome – Original Songs Only. If you would like to compete, and receive more info, please email: jonny@pacificroomalki.com

(2808 Alki SW)

UNPLUGGED – A MUSICAL GATHERING: Acoustic jam, 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), all ages, no cover. (5612 California SW)

OPEN MIC X 2: Two tonight – jazz open mic at The Skylark, 8 pm (3803 Delridge Way SW); hosted by Joey V at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! on our full calendar.

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