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TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: The ‘Peanuts house’

December 18, 2019 9:02 pm

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| West Seattle Christmas lights | West Seattle news

After we featured the revived Gai Family holiday display last Sunday, the comment discussion turned to other longtime sentimental favorites, like this one – the yard full of “Peanuts” characters, in the 2100 block of 47th SW. So we went by tonight for a photo. We last featured this display in 2017, when Don Rice sent us a photo and noted that he’s been doing this for more than 40 years.

To see other lights we’ve featured, scroll through this archive. And if you have tips – your own lights or someone else’s, with or without photos – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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TOMORROW: Shop Late Thursday + Gift Rescue in the West Seattle Junction

December 18, 2019 7:47 pm

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| Holidays | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Holiday gift shopping not done yet? Tomorrow brings the last West Seattle Junction Hometown Holidays Shop Late Thursday of the season – with a bonus – the Gift Rescue:

The Junction volunteers will be set up in the Windermere lobby ready to wrap! Loaded with wrapping paper, bags, festive tissue paper and ribbons, we’ll be ready to wrap gifts you’ve purchased throughout the season in the Junction. Plus, it’s Shop Late Thursday in the Junction; many of the Junction merchants will be open till 8 PM (or later). The merchants will be ready to help you hand-select the perfect gift. There’s always free gift wrapping and bags too at CAPERS, Curious Kidstuff, and Click! It’s the Junction to the rescue!

You might need an assistant with an umbrella – or at least a water-resistant shopping bag.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on westbound bridge

December 18, 2019 6:38 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

Thanks for the tips. If you’re just about to head this way via the high bridge, be aware that a crash is blocking one westbound lane, midspan. Police are on scene; no SFD dispatch, so apparently no serious injuries.

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AVALON/35TH PROJECT: Bus stop reopening

December 18, 2019 5:43 pm

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| Transportation | West Seattle news

In case you missed this Metro alert:

Beginning Thursday, December 19, Metro routes 21 Express, 21 Local, 50, 55, 773 West Seattle Water Taxi Shuttle and the RapidRide C Line will return to serve stop #22820 northbound on 35th Av SW just south of SW Avalon Way.

The Avalon/35th work has moved further south on 35th, and remember that SDOT is planning to close the Alaska/35th intersection again this weekend, starting Friday night.

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FOLLOWUP: West Seattle High School ‘safety check-ins’ after staffer’s arrest

December 18, 2019 3:45 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Six days after a letter home to families disclosed that a staff member had been arrested, West Seattle High School‘s principal sent another message outlining some followup steps. Thanks to those who forwarded us the message sent Tuesday afternoon. Principal Brian Vance wrote:

As I mentioned last week, we are working with Seattle Public Schools(SPS) and the King County Sheriff’s office regarding the arrest of an instructional assistant, Mr. Smith. As a follow up to ensure the well-being of our students, we will be conducting safety check-in conversations with students with whom Mr. Smith may have worked with directly.

SPS central office-based investigators, who are trained to conduct conversations of this nature, will be coming to WSHS Wednesday and Thursday to conduct the safety check-ins. We will be speaking with students who worked directly Mr. Smith as part of his assignment. Parents/Guardians will be contacted with any follow-up, if needed.

If any other student has a concern they would like to report, please email title.ix@seattleschools.org, and provide your name and contact information (telephone number or email address) so a staff member may contact you.

Thank you and let me know if you have any questions.

As we reported last Friday, 34-year-old Brennan M. Smith is charged with attempted commercial sexual abuse of a minor. Charging documents allege he showed up at a Seatac motel after arranging online for paid sex with what he thought was a 14-year-old girl but was really an undercover detective. Smith’s since-removed LinkedIn profile described him as a special-education paraprofessional; the district would not comment on his work aside from confirming he was placed on leave after word of his arrest last week. Smith is out on bail and due back in court next week.

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Seattle City Light unveils new vehicle chargers near West Seattle Bridge, with Junction installation soon

December 18, 2019 1:57 pm

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| Environment | Transportation | Utilities | West Seattle news

That’s one of the new electric-vehicle “fast chargers” that Seattle City Light is making available for public use in SODO, just off the West Seattle Bridge, and similar to the ones it will install soon in The Junction. First, the SODO announcement:

Seattle City Light announced the launch of five city-owned electric vehicle (EV) chargers at the utility’s South Service Center in SODO, with plans for at least four additional locations in 2020. The publicly accessible stations are part of a pilot program to install 20 EV fast chargers throughout the utility’s service area and supports the city’s Drive Clean Seattle initiative, which centers on delivering community-focused transportation solutions.

“The new charging stations are part of a larger transportation electrification strategy that will allow us to leverage our clean electricity and reach the city of Seattle’s goals of reducing carbon emissions by 2050,” said Debra Smith, General Manager and CEO of Seattle City Light. “This pilot will help us understand the impacts of EV charging on the electrical system as we lay the groundwork to support electrifying all modes of transportation, from passenger vehicles to buses, the Port of Seattle, heavy-duty vehicles and ferries.”

City Light also announced changes to charge fees at utility-owned public EV fast charging stations. Users will be charged $0.31 or $0.17 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in Seattle (dependent upon the time of day). Previous fees were listed at $0.43 per kWh. The cost-to-charge can change based on the charger’s location and the time of day. At a City Light fast charger, a typical electric car can charge up to 50 kWh in an hour, providing battery power for about 165 miles. This charge would cost approximately $15.88 during “Daytime” hours or $8.69 during “All Other Hours” in Seattle.

“The reduced fees come at a time when City Light is developing a Transportation Electrification Plan that will identify priorities for the utility’s investments in increasing equitable access to electric transportation, reducing carbon emissions, and bringing value to the electric grid and City Light customers,” said Emeka Anyanwu, City Light’s Energy Innovation and Resources Officer.

This new fee structure ensures City Light stays competitive with other EV charging stations in the Seattle area. The charging fees will allow the utility to recover our operating, capital and energy costs over the lifespan of the charging equipment.

Learn more about City Light’s EV programs by visiting seattle.gov/light/electric-vehicles.

Now, about the upcoming West Seattle charging stations – as reported here last spring, they’re planned on 39th SW south of SW Oregon, by West Seattle Bowl. SCL’s project map says they’re expected to be up and running in March.

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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: No tree yet?

December 18, 2019 11:56 am

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| Holidays | West Seattle news

The photo is from the Holy Rosary School tree lot, just north of the school, off 42nd SW between SW Genesee and SW Dakota, where the proceeds also benefit local nonprofits West Seattle Helpline, West Seattle Food Bank, and Hickman House. They want you to know they’re open through Saturday (December 21st) or until all trees (they just got a fresh delivery last Friday) are gone. They sent this pic of the price list, too. (Our full list of local tree sellers is in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide – let us know if you find anybody sold out so we can update – thank you!)

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9 for the rest of your West Seattle Wednesday!

December 18, 2019 10:39 am

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(Common Goldeneye, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar:

DINE OUT FOR LAFAYETTE: Now through 10 pm at MOD Pizza, part of the proceeds go to help Lafayette Elementary students if you mention the fundraiser. (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW)

GIVING TREE FOR TEENS: At John L. Scott Real Estate-Westwood (WSB sponsor), today’s your last day to visit the tree, get a wish from a teen, and bring the unwrapped gift back by tomorrow. (2600 SW Barton)

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am at High Point Library. (3411 SW Raymond)

DINE OUT FOR ROXHILL: 4-9 pm at Proletariat Pizza in White Center, part of the proceeds will go to help Roxhill Elementary students – dine in OR delivery, just mention Roxhlll. (9622 16th SW)

SANTA AT PEGASUS PIZZA: 5 pm-10 pm, free Santa photos with a $20 order at Pegasus Pizza: “Come down early for great seats. Last year was off-the-hook fun and everyone had a great time. Enjoy great food and drinks and one of the best views on Alki!” (2770 Alki SW)

DAKOTA HOMESTEAD UPDATE: Informal meeting at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 6-7 pm, for everyone interested in the status of the plan to buy the ex-substation site at 50th/Dakota and create community greenspace and more. (2306 42nd SW)

SEE THE LIGHTS: Uehara-Bingen Christmas Lights Show on Alki! Be there at 6:15 pm for the 6:30 show. “The show is ~25 minutes long, and everyone will gather outside the front of our house, so be sure to dress warm!” (1736 Alki SW)

AEGIS LIVING HOLIDAY BAZAAR:, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. “Local WS crafters and artists, hot chocolate bar, and selfie station.” (4700 SW Admiral Way)

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

AND MORE … in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar!

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ORCAS: Southern Residents in view from West Seattle

December 18, 2019 9:31 am

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| Seen at sea | West Seattle news | Whales | Wildlife

(Photo added – orcas & MV Issaquah, by Trileigh Tucker)

9:31 AM: Thanks for the tips! Orcas are in view from Alki as they head this way, southbound. Kersti Muul says there’s at least six. Let us know if you see them!

9:54 AM: Kersti says they’re now south of the Bremerton ferry lanes and appear to be residents.

10:55 AM: Now passing Fauntleroy.

11:37 AM: Kersti says members of all three Southern Resident pods are here – J, K, and L!

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