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“If he is out of custody, he is committing violent crimes. If he is supervised, he is committing violent crimes.” That’s how prosecutors describe 19-year-old John Leota, a West Seattle resident, in the robbery charge just filed against him. Leota is one of the additional potential suspects under investigation in the recent robbery “spree.” He was jailed a week ago in connection with warrants on other pending cases, then charged today with one of the holdups in that “spree,” at a Jimmy John’s sandwich shop downtown in September. Others who allegedly participated in the holdup include the 17-year-old recently arrested by SWAT officers at his High Point home and charged in the Lucky 5 robbery in West Seattle. Other cases pending against Leota include a street robbery in North Seattle, domestic violence, and shoplifting thousands of dollars in merchandise from grocery and music stores. His bail was set today at $300,000 and he remains in the King County Jail.

TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: Return to Fauntlee Hills

December 19, 2019 9:28 pm

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| West Seattle Christmas lights | West Seattle news

After we featured Ken Arkills‘ house at 39th/Trenton in Fauntlee Hills two weeks ago, he suggested we return to the neighborhood to check out neighbors’ brightly lit homes. We did that tonight, and this one stood out, at the corner of 40th/Donovan. But there are others nearby – explore the streets that stretch north and uphill from SW Barton.

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

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BIZNOTE: Outer Space Seattle officially opens Friday on Alki

December 19, 2019 6:48 pm

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

(WSB photos)

There’s a new place for West Seattle kids to play! Tomorrow (Friday, December 20th) is the official opening day for Outer Space Seattle, an indoor playspace at 2820 Alki SW. Co-proprietors Caitlin Huertas and Jeff Hammock, both West Seattleites, have been working a long time to make this happen.

It’s been two years since we first mentioned the plan for Outer Space Seattle. Then back in March, the location was revealed.

Caitlin stresses that Outer Space Seattle is a playspace for kids of all abilities. Part of what makes it that way – a sensory room:

But it also has ways for kids of differing needs to play with everybody else – there are also accessories to address sensory needs elsewhere in the space, as well as an entry point for mobility-challenged kids to play in the equipment.

Now, some basics – Outer Space Seattle is opening just in time for the winter school break, so there’s a special holiday schedule, but then the regular schedule will be 10 am-7 pm Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-8 pm Fridays-Saturdays, closed Sundays except for private parties. Babies 11 months and under are free, ages 1-3 $9, 4-12 $12. That’s a full day pass, with in-and-out privileges (though if there’s a waitlist you’ll have to get back in line on return – capacity is 45 kids at a time). They sell drinks and snacks, including pizza slices, and expect to have beer, wine, and cider for the grownups starting next month. You’re accountable for supervising your child(ren) while there – it’s not a dropoff child-care facility. Outer Space Seattle officially opens at 4 pm tomorrow, and they want to hear your thoughts once you’ve tried it!

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Seattle City Light project ahead for parts of Pigeon Point, Puget Ridge

December 19, 2019 5:30 pm

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| Pigeon Point | Puget Ridge | Utilities | West Seattle news

Two east West Seattle neighborhoods have a big Seattle City Light project ahead in the New Year:

Here’s the anoouncement that SCL says “affected residents” should already have received directly:

Starting in January 2020, Seattle City Light crews will upgrade the electrical reliability of the Delridge neighborhood by replacing aging utility poles, overhead wire and equipment along SW Brandon St., 21st Ave. SW, SW Andover St., and 23rd Ave. SW. These improvements will support growth for future electrical infrastructure in the area while reducing unplanned power outages.

PROJECT IMPACTS

Crews will begin replacing utility poles, overhead wire and equipment along SW Brandon Street, 21st Avenue SW, SW Andover Street and 23rd Avenue SW.

Maintenance power outages are required to do the work safely. Notification will be provided in advance of outages. The notification will specify the date, time and duration of the outage.

Crews will reduce traffic and parking impacts by working one area at a time. Traffic will be restricted and “No Park” signs will be enforced in work zones. “No Park” signs will be removed once work has been completed.

Some noise is expected from heavy machinery.

The new poles will be placed alongside pre-existing poles, with the exemption of specific pole locations where adjustments are made to improve pedestrian mobility.

Pre-existing poles will be removed once the transfer of all wires and equipment are done by other utilities. City Light will monitor these efforts to facilitate the removal of old poles.

Construction is scheduled to start in January 2020. Daily work hours are from Mondays – Fridays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nights and weekend work may be needed. The project is anticipated to last approximately five months.

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DEVELOPMENT: House-to-townhouses @ 7035 Delridge Way

December 19, 2019 2:53 pm

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| Delridge | Development | West Seattle news

(King County Assessor’s Office photo)

Just north of the Orchard business node on Delridge, more redevelopment – a project to replace that 93-year-old house with nine townhouses is proceeding through the system, a year after an early-stage proposal appeared. The townhouses at 7035 Delridge Way SW would have one off-street-parking spot per unit. The 9,600-square-foot site, sold this past June for $690,000, is just a couple doors down from the site where the Lam Bow Apartments are to be rebuilt.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen F250 truck

December 19, 2019 1:26 pm

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| Crime | Gatewood | West Seattle news

That’s Scott‘s truck, stolen overnight from 39th/Webster in Gatewood. It’s a 1989 Ford F250. Call 911 if you see it.

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RESCHEDULED: No 35th/Alaska closure this weekend, and other project updates

December 19, 2019 11:44 am

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| Transportation | West Seattle news

Just in from SDOT, the weekly Avalon/35th/Alaska project update, headlined by a cancellation/rescheduling:

Due to an anticipated very rainy weekend, we will not be closing the intersection of SW Alaska St and 35th Ave SW this weekend. Our next intersection closure is tentatively scheduled for Friday, December 27, through Monday, December 30. We will confirm this intersection closure next week. See below for more information on what you can expect over the next few weeks.

Holiday hours
We will not be working December 24, December 25, or January 1. We wish you all a happy holiday season!

35th Ave SW and SW Alaska St:
To rebuild the concrete roadway, we have restricted left turns onto SW Alaska St. To reach SW Alaska St, please proceed north on 35th Ave SW and turn left at SW Avalon Way, left on Fauntleroy Way SW and left on 37th Ave SW. Please expect:
No left turns from northbound 35th Ave SW onto SW Alaska St
This closure will be in place for several weeks
People driving on SW Alaska St can turn right or left on to 35th Ave SW

The next intersection closure at 35th Ave SW and SW Alaska St is tentatively scheduled for Friday, December 27 to early Monday morning, December 30. This intersection closure is scheduled to begin at 9 AM to minimize night work and loud noise for near neighbors as we demolish, excavate, and rebuild the road. We will send an update next week with more information about this closure. This work is highly weather dependent and the dates for the weekend intersection closure are subject to change.

Zone E (35th Ave SW from SW Avalon Way to SW Alaska St):
To take advantage of predicted dry weather, we plan to work on Monday, December 23 to continue pouring and building concrete panels on the east side of 35th Ave SW. We plan to continue this work after the holidays on Thursday, December 26 and Friday December 27.

Zone F (SW Alaska St from 35th Ave SW to 36th Ave SW):
We have completed utility work at 36th Ave SW and SW Alaska St. We anticipate continuing work on SW Alaska St as soon as Monday, December 30. Please expect:
Loud noise, dust, and vibrations while we complete this work.
Temporary and intermittent driveway and alley closures
Pedestrian access to all businesses and residences will be maintained

As we begin work on SW Alaska St, please follow King County Metro’s Rider Alerts to stay up to date on bus stop changes.

35th Ave SW and SW Avalon Way Intersection:
We have completed all roadway repairs and improvements in the intersection of 35th Ave SW and SW Avalon Way. We are in the process of putting down temporary striping and plan to return in the spring to paint final striping and remove the right turn from SW Avalon Way to Fauntleroy Way SW.

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8 for your West Seattle Thursday!

December 19, 2019 10:53 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(American Goldfinch, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

From the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar:

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visitors in town for the holidays? Bring them to the home of West Seattle’s history, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s Log House Museum, noon-4 pm. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

SSC CAMPUS TOUR: Thinking about starting or resuming your college education? Visit South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) for a tour at 2 pm. (6000 16th SW)

SHOP LATE THURSDAY & ‘GIFT RESCUE’: One more chance to “shop late” for holiday gifts in The Junction. With a bonus tonight – the “Gift Rescue,” including wrapping in the Windermere lobby, as previewed here, 5-9 pm. (4526 California SW)

STEVE RYALS DUO: Live music at the Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki, 6 pm. No cover. All ages. (2808 Alki SW)

EARLY OUTREACH MEETING FOR ALKI PROJECT: 6 pm at Alki Community Center, meet 2330 Alki SW project team members to talk about the proposed townhouse development. (5817 SW Stevens)

‘GET FIT, WEST SEATTLE’ INFO NIGHT: Ready to “Get Fit” in the New Year? Be at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) 7 pm tonight to learn about the free couch-to-half-marathon program. (2743 California SW)

STUDENT CONCERT: West Seattle High School Band, Orchestra, and Choir winter concert at 7 pm in the WSHS Theater. All welcome, no admission charge. (3000 California SW)

BRASSY: Super Krewe at Parliament Tavern! 9 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

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SUNDAY: ‘Pop-Up Hanukkah’ returns to The Junction

December 19, 2019 9:54 am

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| Holidays | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, December 2018)

Sunday is the first of eight nights of Hanukkah, and West Seattle synagogue Kol HaNeshamah invites you to join in celebrating its start. Again this year, Kol HaNeshamah plans a “Pop-Up Hanukkah” in The Junction. In case you haven’t already seen it in the Holiday Guide, here’s the announcement:

Everyone is welcome to celebrate community solidarity at Kol HaNeshamah’s Pop-Up Chanukah in Junction Plaza Park. Join your West Seattle neighbors as we welcome the first night of the Jewish Festival of Lights. “Say NO to hate and YES to donuts!” Kol HaNeshamah is your progressive Jewish community in West Seattle, find out more at www.khnseattle.org

The event is set for 5-6 pm. The park is on the northwest corner of 42nd/Alaska.

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