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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen white CR-V; car prowl
June 28, 2019 11:59 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Two reader reports so far today:

STOLEN CAR: The photo and report are from Joe: “2018 white Honda CR-V stolen in the vicinity of 37th and Findlay area last night (June 27th) between 10:00-11:00 pm. No distinct markings other than the WSU license plate frame.” Call 911 if you see it.

ANOTHER GATEWOOD CAR PROWL: From Alex, “Somebody broke into the car on the street sometime between 10 pm 6/27 & 7 am 6/28. … Went only for the ‘new’ car on the street with out of state plates (Nevada) – this happened to be a rental car because our car is in the shop due to a West Seattle driver blowing through a stop sign a couple of weeks ago. Police Officer did say there was another incident a block or so away.”

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7 for the rest of your West Seattle Friday
June 28, 2019 11:16 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Thursday photo by Robin Sinner)

If you haven’t checked the calendar yet – highlights for the hours ahead!

FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, “The Barkleys of Broadway” is this week’s movie. $1 members/$2 nonmembers, popcorn included! (4217 SW Oregon)

TALK WITH YOUR CITY COUNCILMEMBER: Also at the Senior Center, Councilmember Lisa Herbold is scheduled for this month’s “district office hours,” 2-7 pm. Drop-ins welcome, but get there by 6:30 pm. (4217 SW Oregon)

PETE METZELAAR, HIDDEN HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR: Hear his story at The Kenney (WSB sponsor), 3 pm:

Born in Amsterdam in 1935, Pete Metzelaar will share his story of survival during the Holocaust. Sheltered by the Dutch Underground, Pete and his mother lived in hiding for two and a half years.

All welcome. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

HEALTH FAIR: Resources and services for your family to live a healthier life; here’s the flyer (PDF)! Fun stuff too. 4-7 pm at Greenbridge Plaza. (8th SW & SW 99th)

NOTABLE JOURNEY: Acoustic-guitar duo performs live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

‘THE LAST WORLD OCTOPUS WRESTLING CHAMPION’: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest Playhouse in The Junction; a few tickets remain for tonight as of last check. (4711 California SW)

(Wednesday photo by Dan Ciske)

THE HARPER CONSPIRACY: Live music at The Skylark, 8 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

PREVIEW THE WEEKEND … via our complete calendar.

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SEEN OFF WEST SEATTLE: Submarine, outbound
June 28, 2019 10:41 am
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 |   Seen at sea | West Seattle news

Thanks to Tom Stoner for that photo of a northbound submarine passing West Seattle this morning. A texter says it’s an Ohio-class submarine.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Arbor Heights search warrant
June 28, 2019 10:00 am
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 |   Arbor Heights | Crime | West Seattle news

(WSB photo)

10 AM: That’s one of the police vehicles that drew a lot of attention (thanks for the tips!) in Arbor Heights this morning, near SW 98th and 41st SW. The operation was wrapping up when we got there and so far all we know is that it was Renton Police serving a warrant. We’re pursuing more details and will update if we get any.

10:26 AM: The Renton PD media liaison tells us all he knows so far is that it was a drug-related warrant.

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Memorial planned July 6 for Koji W. Tada, 1922-2019
June 28, 2019 9:04 am
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 |   Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends will gather on July 6th to remember Koji Tada. Here’s the remembrance his family is sharing with the community:

Koji W. Tada
January 1, 1922 – April 12, 2019

Koji William Tada was born on January 1, 1922 – the fifth child of Genjiro and Yoshi Tada in Seattle. He attended Green Lake Elementary, and later West Seattle High School, where he graduated in 1940.

The Tada family was among many Japanese Americans forced into internment camps from the West Coast and Alaska to Minidoka – near Hunt, Idaho. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in the summer of 1944, joining his two older brothers, who were already serving in Europe. As part of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Koji earned the rank of Technical Sergeant and was decorated with the Bronze Star.

After completing Army occupation duty in Italy in 1947, Koji returned to Seattle — and like many returning Nisei, experienced overt racial discrimination. He worked briefly as a mechanic at Boeing, served again in the U.S. Army reserve during the Korean War, and was discharged as a Master Sergeant. He entered the University of Washington in 1952 and earned his M.B.A. in 1956. He was a life member of the Nisei Veterans Committee and a talented league bowler at Imperial Lanes in Seattle. Golf was his favorite hobby, however – West Seattle and Jefferson municipal golf courses being among his “best greens.”

He met and married Yohko Kohsaka in 1960, settling first on Beacon Hill, and later in West Seattle. They had two sons, Richard and Steven. Koji was an accountant for FarWest Garments and later Breezin’ Sportswear until his retirement. He was a volunteer at the West Seattle Senior Center, where he enjoyed helping fellow retirees prepare their tax returns.

Koji was a quiet man, and gave much thought before speaking or acting. Brave, modest, and compassionate are the words that best describe his personality and moral fortitude. He cared unfailingly for his wife until his passing, despite both being in declining health. He is survived by his wife Yohko and his son Steven.

A memorial service will be held at Faith Bible Church, 128 18th Ave., Seattle, on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Faith Bible Church.

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries by request, free of charge. Please e-mail the text, and a photo if available, to editor@westseattleblog.com)

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Finally Friday
June 28, 2019 6:56 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)

6:56 AM: Good morning. Checking around, we’re not finding any incidents/alerts in our area.

SCHOOL’S OUT: With Seattle Public Schools‘ year finally ending Thursday, everybody’s now out for summer.

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DEVELOPMENT: Official notice of next Design Review Board meeting for 4747 California SW
June 27, 2019 11:56 pm
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 |   Development | West Seattle news

One month ago, we noted that a July 18th Southwest Design Review Board meeting was penciled in for the mixed-use project at 4747 California SW. Now, the meeting is finalized, and the city has sent the official notice (PDF). So if you’re interested in what might be the final public review for the project – described as 7 stories, 74 apartments, 45 offstreet-parking spaces, plus the future home of Husky Deli – plan to be at the Senior Center/Sisson Building (4217 SW Oregon) at 6:30 pm Thursday, July 18th. (That’s almost exactly a year after the project’s first review.) The new design proposal isn’t out yet but at some point before the meeting it should turn up here.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: 2 reader reports from Gatewood
June 27, 2019 8:46 pm
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 |   Crime | Gatewood | West Seattle news

Both of these reports came in within the past few hours, both from Gatewood:

BIKE BATTERY STOLEN: The crew at Swedish Automotive (WSB sponsor) saw someone leap out of this truck, steal the battery off a Lime bike, and take off:

The plate started with C957. No police report # yet.

CAR BREAK-IN: A reader reports a car prowl in the 4300 block of SW Orchard. Preliminary tracking # from SPD online eport: T19002926.

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AVALON/35TH PROJECT: Holiday break, and what else is next
June 27, 2019 5:51 pm
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 |   Luna Park | Transportation | West Seattle news

SDOT says the crews working on the Avalon/35th project will take a four-day holiday weekend. Here’s what else is ahead:

Crews will not be working July 4 or 5 for the holiday but please expect traffic control to remain in place so crews can resume work on Monday, July 8. Next week crews will continue to work in the following locations:

· Zone A: We are continuing work on the west side of SW Avalon Way between SW Charlestown St and SW Andover St, including:

· Water utility work at SW Charlestown St

· Demolishing the west side of SW Avalon Way south of SW Charlestown St to south of SW Andover St in order to repair the road base

· New curb ramps on the west side of SW Avalon Way/SW Harbor St at SW Spokane St. Pedestrian detours will be in place for this work. People walking can cross at our new curb ramp at SW Orleans St. After work hours, a protected pedestrian path will route pedestrians around construction on the west side of SW Avalon Way.

· SW Bradford St and SW Andover St are closed to SW Avalon Way to excavate and rebuild the road base

· Zone E: We are continuing work on the new water main and drainage utilities on 35th Ave SW from SW Avalon Way to SW Alaska St, including:

· Excavating for a new water service pipe on 35th Ave SW from SW Avalon Way to SW Snoqualmie St

· Storm drain work at SW Oregon St and SW Snoqualmie St

Things we’ve heard from the community
Each week, we’ll plan to address a few common questions we’ve heard from your neighbors.

When will work in Zone A be completed?
At this time, work in Zone A (SW Avalon Way from SW Spokane St to SW Yancy St) is scheduled to be complete in mid to late August.

Where will you begin work once Zone A is completed?
Once we complete work in Zone A, we anticipate beginning work on SW Avalon Way from SW Genesee St to 35th Ave SW (Zone C). Work in Zone C will begin as soon as mid to late August.

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FIREWORKS: Still illegal in Seattle, but will enforcement, or lack of it, be any different this year?
June 27, 2019 2:28 pm
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 |   Holidays | Safety | West Seattle news

(Reader photo, Solstice Park, July 5, 2018)

Tomorrow, personal fireworks go on sale in unincorporated King County – with at least one stand just yards over the line from West Seattle. Even there, though sales start Friday, use is only legal on the 4th of July, but the laws are widely ignored on both sides of the line, with countless scenes resulting like the photo above. In the city, at some point before the holiday, there’s usually a message such as this one, dissuading people from reporting fireworks unless a “life-threatening emergency” is involved. And every year, that’s led to discussions like this. Will this year be any different? We were cc’d on a West Seattle resident’s plaintive email to City Councilmember Lisa Herbold, which read in part:

Why will the city not enforce the laws against the illegal use of fireworks? West Seattle can sound like a war zone for the first couple of weeks in July and it makes the district and our city a dangerous place to live. Pets run away, people are traumatized and the atmosphere of lawlessness continues. Why are law-abiding citizens not being protected from those that are breaking the law?

In reply (on which we also were cc’d), Herbold staffer Newell Aldrich wrote:

Last year she wrote the Mayor about this, and included a copy of the letter in her newsletter, as well as background on the information she received on her inquiries to SPD in 2017. … She sent a similar letter to the Mayor [recently]; I’ve attached a copy.

Here it is:

We then asked the mayor’s office if she was planning to say anything about fireworks enforcement as requested by the councilmember. Spokesperson Kamaria Hightower replied:

Mayor Durkan and Chief Scoggins hosted a presser [last] week on protecting communities from wildfire smoke and Chief spoke on fireworks and unintentional fires too. Mayor Durkan takes public safety very seriously and is in full agreement with his statements.

She included the YouTube link for that media briefing. We watched the entire 22 minutes. The only mention of fireworks was made by the fire chief about 1:50 in, reminding people that they’re illegal.

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SUMMER CAMP: Tweens and teens invited to play volleyball with West Seattle High School’s team
June 27, 2019 1:46 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

(Photo courtesy WSHS)

School’s out for summer! On this last day of classes for Seattle Public Schools, if you have a rising 5th through 9th grader in the house and your summer’s not all booked up yet, West Seattle High School volleyball coach Abby West sends this reminder:

Last call to register your young athletes (girls and boys!!) for West Seattle’s Annual Volleyball Camp! July 22nd-25th 9 am- 1 pm. The cost is $150. Please email abby.west1@gmail.com to register. Registration deadline is July 10th.

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COUNTDOWN: 3 weeks until the start of Summer Concerts at Hiawatha 2019
June 27, 2019 12:28 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

(WSB photo from August 2018)

Before the day gets busier, one more reminder/preview … we are now three weeks away from the start of this year’s Summer Concerts at Hiawatha series. For a decade, the Admiral Neighborhood Association has presented this series of six free Thursday night outdoor concert, on the east lawn at Hiawatha Community Center (off Walnut south of Lander). This year’s lineup was rolled out in phases, starting at March’s ANA meeting (WSB coverage here). In its entirety:

July 18 – SWAY WILD featuring Mandy Fer & Dave McGraw
July 25 – THE NOT-ITS
August 1st – ALEC SHAW
August 8th – RANGER AND THE REARRANGERS
August 15th – THE HIGHSTEPPERS
August 22nd – CASPAR BABYPANTS

(For more info on the performers, see the ANA website.) All concerts start at 6:30 and run till about 8 pm. Bring your own chair/blanket for seating. In case of rain, the concert will usually just move into the Hiawatha gym, but check here for updates. (WSB has been a series co-sponsor since the start.)

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT ALERT: California/College collision
June 27, 2019 11:55 am
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 |   Transportation | West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

Metro has sent an alert warning that Route 128 and the Water Taxi shuttle might be delayed on southbound California at College in North Admiral because of a collision. The SFD response to the scene was only one engine and it’s already closed so apparently no major injuries.

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COUNTDOWN: 1 week to 25th annual West Seattle 4th of July Kids’ Parade – and games!
June 27, 2019 10:38 am
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 |   Fun stuff to do | Holidays | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from July 4, 2018)

If you haven’t participated in the West Seattle 4th of July Kids’ Parade previously – be aware it’s more than a parade! Kids and their families travel along the parade route (see it here) and end up at Hamilton Viewpoint Park for games and art/craft activities – sack races (above) are part of it! This year marks the 25th for the community-organized, volunteer-led tradition, and this year’s coordinators Nicole Lutomski and Megan Erb have sent out this schedule:

10:00 am at 44th and Sunset: National Anthem sung by Leilani Nitkey (School of Rock student), parade coordinators lead countdown

10:20 am: Parade Begins:

o SPD Motorcycles
o SFD Fire Truck
o Neighborhood Blue Truck
o Community Families

10:40 am: Parade arrives at Hamilton Viewpoint Park

10:55am: Gunny Sack Races, State Senator Joe Nguyen emceeing

o 3-4 year olds
o 4-5 year olds
o 5-6 year olds
o 6-7 year olds
o 7-8 year olds

One last call for anyone who missed their age group!

· Fire truck, Police Vehicles, Lil J’s Super Dawgs Food Truck, All City Ice Cream (two trucks) Mini The Dough-Nut Food Truck, all in Hamilton Viewpoint parking lot

This all starts wrapping up around noon so you can move on with the rest of your holiday. Decorate your bike, trike, stroller, wagon, self … and be part of it!

P.S. As with so many things, the parade is in part powered by community co-sponsors … this year, that includes us at WSB.

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Memorial this Saturday for James L. Knittel, 1941-2019
June 27, 2019 9:04 am
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 |   Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends will gather Saturday to remember James L. Knittel. Here’s the remembrance being shared with the community:

To the glory of God and Celebration of Life – James Lee Knittel

James Lee Knittel was born on May 10, 1941, to Erhardt and Hulda Knittel in Newton, Kansas. He was baptized as an infant at Zion Evangelical Church. When Jim was 2 years old, his parents and older brother, Rene, moved to Tacoma, where his father accepted a call to teach at Concordia Lutheran School. Jim attended Concordia Lutheran grade school through the 8th grade. He spent 3 years at Stadium High School and his senior year at Wilson High School and was a part of the first graduating class at the new school.

Jim always knew that he would follow his Dad into the teaching ministry. He attended Concordia College in Portland, Oregon for 2 years and then 2 years at Seward, Nebraska Teachers College. Spending several summers back at Seward, he earned his Master’s Degree in Education. Jim received his call from Hope Lutheran Church and School in Seattle, and was installed in September 1963 as a teacher and athletic director.

On June 15th, 1974, Jim married the love of his life, Jeralee Henke, at Hope Lutheran Church. They were married 3 days short of 45 years. The great joys of his life were his children, Timothy, Elizabeth, David, and grandson James. Rarely missing a game, play or concert, he enjoyed all their activities. Jim spent many years playing baseball, several years with Hope’s team and several with city leagues. He pitched 3 no-hitters, which is a very hard feat to accomplish in modified fastpitch softball. Golf was another sport he enjoyed playing with his dad, brother, uncle, and later with Tim and David. Jim loved music and would help Elizabeth practice her voice lessons, plunking notes out on the piano while she sang. He went to almost every soccer and basketball game to watch grandson James play, still calling out to him “Follow through” on his free throws.

For many years, life revolved around school, church, sports, and music. Jim enjoyed his teaching in the classroom, especially math. In 1971 he was called to be Principal (20 years) but continued to teach several math classes so he could stay active in the classroom. He wore many hats including choir director, athletic director, and basketball coach. Jim taught at Hope for 38 years; he and Jeralee were also Charter members of Seattle Lutheran High School, helping get the high school off the ground. After retiring from Hope, Jim continued to teach math at Seattle Lutheran for a number of years. He spent several years on the board of Directors of the Northwest District Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

Above all Jim was a man of firm faith and trust in God and professed Jesus as Lord and Savior. He loved his family and would do anything for them. He passed away from complications of kidney failure on June 12th, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim is survived by his wife Jeralee, his three children Timothy, Elizabeth, and David, and grandson James.

Sister Barbara Gapol (Joe) and Brother Rene Knittel (Vi)

Safe in the Arms of Jesus

A Memorial service of Thanksgiving & Remembrance will be held Saturday, June 29th, at 1:00 pm at Hope Lutheran Church, 4456 42nd Ave SW. Memorials may be sent to Hope Lutheran Church for Hope Lutheran School’s athletic or music program.

Please share condolences with the Knittel Family and share memories of Jim on the tribute page.

Care & Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home – West Seattle

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries by request, free of charge. Please e-mail the text, and a photo if available, to editor@westseattleblog.com)

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Rainy Thursday watch
June 27, 2019 7:33 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)

7:33 AM: Good morning. No incidents/alerts in our area. Just rain!

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Seattle Public Schools students get out for the summer today, one hour early dismissal.

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THE WEST SEATTLE TURKEY: Still hanging around
June 27, 2019 12:55 am
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 |   West Seattle news | Wildlife

That’s the most-recent reader photo we’ve received of The West Seattle Turkey, texted last weekend. We missed the chance to post it then – but Cat reports spotting The Turkey a few hours ago, in the general East Admiral area where it’s been hanging around for weeks, so we feel confident in reporting it’s still alive and well. It’s been two months since the first West Seattle sighting.

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VIDEO: How Field Day made you safer
June 26, 2019 9:33 pm
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 |   Preparedness | West Seattle news

This past weekend, amateur-radio operators and emergency-preparedness specialists gathered at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) for the annual Field Day. Community members were welcome to stop by, observe, and learn. In case you weren’t able to, local videographer Mark Jaroslaw created the video above explaining how – in case of catastrophe, particularly The Big One – what was happening on Field Day ultimately will help you be safer in the aftermath. Participating entities included the Puget Sound Repeater Group, Seattle Auxiliary Communication Service, West Seattle Amateur Radio Club, Western Washington Medical Services Team, Red Cross, Search And Rescue, Seattle Emergency Hubs, and the Seattle Office Of Emergency Management.

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SATURDAY: Highland Park kickoff party for summer of free kids/teens’ meals
June 26, 2019 7:38 pm
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 |   Highland Park | West Seattle news

As of Friday, summer vacation is on for just about every kid in our area. That doesn’t mean a happy, carefree time for all … some kids and teens who depend on free and reduced-price meals at school are at risk of hunger. But the United Way of King County and regional partners want those young people and their families to know there’s summertime access to free food. Not only can you get info online via freesummermeals.org – which lists where and when kids and teens can get fed this summer -you also can go to the kickoff celebration noon-3 pm Saturday in Highland Park (1100 SW Cloverdale). United Way says, “This event is great for families to receive a free meal and participate in fun activities, such as a bounce house, face painting, and an obstacle course! We will also have a few guest speakers, including Batman for the kids!”

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Higher ferry fares? Pay with Good-to-Go passes? Your opinions sought
June 26, 2019 4:18 pm
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 |   Transportation | West Seattle news

(Fauntleroy ferries inbound and outbound: WSB photo, 2018)

From the Washington State Transportation Commission:

Ferry customers and anyone with an interest in Washington State Ferries fares are being asked to weigh in on a new fare proposal that would take effect starting this October.

The Washington State Transportation Commission has released its proposal to increase ferry fares over the next two years. The proposed increase must generate $407 million in fare revenue between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2021, as required in the recently passed two-year state transportation budget for Washington State Ferries operations.

The commission’s proposal includes two ferry fare increases over the next two years and an increase in the current capital surcharge paid on each fare, as required by the Legislature to support construction of a new vessel. The commission proposed these increases after considering input from Washington State Ferries, the Ferry Advisory Committee on Tariffs, and public input gathered through a series of ferry community meetings in April and May 2019.

A summary of the ferry fare and policy proposal is as follows:

Proposed fare increase for Oct. 1, 2019
-2.5 percent fare increase for vehicles
-An additional 5 percent fare increase for oversize vehicles on the Anacortes/ Sidney, B.C., route
-2 percent fare increase for passengers
-Reservation no-show fee will be increased up to 100 percent of the one-way fare paid, based on a standard-sized vehicle
-The time in which transfers can be made on the San Juan Islands Interisland ferry is valid through the end of the service day it was issued

Proposed fare increase for May 1, 2020
-2.5 percent fare increase for small and standard sized vehicles
-An additional 5 percent fare increase for oversize vehicles on the Anacortes/ Sidney, B.C., route
-2 percent fare increase for passengers
-25-cent increase for the capital surcharge, dedicated to the construction of a new vessel

This proposal also allows Washington State Ferries to pursue two different potential pilot programs to test changes to fares and fare collection methods:

Low Income Fare Pilot: Starting no earlier than 2020 and contingent on receiving funding from the State Legislature and approval from the commission, this pilot would test a special passenger fare for low-income customers. If implemented, the pilot would run for no more than three years.

“Good to Go!” Pilot: This pilot would test the use of the “Good to Go!” system currently used to collect tolls on highways and bridges, to also collect ferry fares. Special fares might be established as part of this pilot, with approval from the commission. If implemented, the pilot would run for up to three years.

The commission will hold its final hearing on the fare proposal from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Board Room, 1011 Western Ave., Suite 500, Seattle. Public comment will be taken and the commission is expected to vote on the final fare and policy changes at this hearing.

Through Monday, July 29, the public is encouraged to provide comments on all of the proposed fare changes. Comments can be provided in the following formats:

Online open house: Learn more about the fare proposal and “vote” on each proposed change ferryfarecomments.participate.online

Email: transc@wstc.wa.gov. Please indicate “Ferry Fares” in the subject line.

In writing:

Washington State Transportation Commission
P.O. Box 47308
Olympia, WA 98504-7308

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UPDATE: Motorcycle rider hurt in crash on NB 99
June 26, 2019 3:00 pm
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 |   West Seattle news

3 PM: If you’re headed toward downtown, avoid NB 99 for a while because of a crash before the tunnel.


The collision is reported to have left a motorcycle rider injured.

3:13 PM: Per radio communication, only one NB lane blocked now. We’ll check with SFD in a bit regarding the rider’s condition; they were reported to be “sitting up” shortly after medics arrived.

4 PM: SDOT says all lanes are open again. SFD tells WSB that the rider is a 28-year-old man, taken to Harborview in stable condition.

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FOLLOWUP: Chef Brian Clevenger goes public with plan for new West Seattle Junction restaurant Haymaker
June 26, 2019 2:09 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

(WSB photo from May)

Last month, we reported that a liquor-license application indicated Chef Brian Clevenger – whose restaurants include Raccolto in the West Seattle Junction – had a plan for the ex-Vine and Spoon space. A spokesperson for the chef had no comment at the time – but now, the announcement has just arrived:

Executive Chef and Restaurateur Brian Clevenger has announced his newest restaurant – Haymaker – will officially open in West Seattle late July. Haymaker will stay true to what Clevenger is known for offering a selection of house extruded pastas, fresh local vegetables, and a variety of seafood dishes. In addition, Clevenger will expand the entrée selection to include items such as grilled prime New York steak with French fries and bone marrow; a Happy Hour burger; grilled Copper River Salmon with wild mushrooms, artichokes, and fish broth; and grilled Pork Collar with mission figs and polenta.

The name is a nod to his four existing harvest related restaurants, but reflects less of an Italian approach and allows the freedom to make different American focused fare. The space seats 50 and will offer patio seating for up to 18.

“I’m really excited to open another place in West Seattle. It’s the community that I live in and am proud to be a part of,” said Clevenger. “The neighborhood has been so supportive of us and we can’t wait to add another great dining experience to the junction. We will stay consistent with a casual dining environment, open kitchen, and lots of fresh produce.”

An extensive bar program will feature hand-crafted signature cocktails highlighting spirits from local distilleries and around the world, a selection of local and domestic beers, and a substantial wine list that features a number of Italian, French, and Pacific Northwest winemakers.

The restaurant will offer brunch service from 10:00 am-2:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday, with items such as buttermilk biscuits with pork gravy and sage, chicken fried steak with hash browns, hearty breakfast sandwiches, and house-made granola with yogurt and berries.

In the kitchen will be Executive Chef Brian Clevenger alongside Chef de Cuisine Aras Dailide (Raccolto), and Sous Chef David Valencia (Vendemmia).

Haymaker is located at 4706 California Ave SW. The restaurant is open daily from 5-10 pm, with a large happy hour offering at the 14 seat bar from 5-6 pm and 9-10 pm.

The space has been empty since Vine and Spoon was evicted six months ago along with sibling venue Alchemy around the corner (since revealed as the future new home of Phoenecia).

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SUMMER SCHOOL! Invitation for all high-school students in West Seattle
June 26, 2019 2:00 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Tomorrow’s the last day of classes at Seattle Public Schools. And again this year, local students who will be in 9th through 12th grades in the fall are invited to free summer school at West Seattle High School – to catch up, to get a head start, and more. It starts in less than 2 weeks, so sign up fast! Here’s the announcement we just received from summer-school administrator Sandi Whiton:

West Seattle High School is excited to offer summer school in the month of July for ALL West Seattle students from Chief Sealth and WSHS! Our program runs from July 8 to August 2, Mondays through Fridays. Instructional days are Mondays-Thursdays, with Fridays as tutoring, extra instructional time, and makeup days. Times of your specific classes will be issued once registration has closed, so please sign up as soon as possible.

We are offering some amazing classes this year for rising 10th-12th graders, including credit recovery in most subjects, grade repair, and 1st time credits, and we have ELL support as well. Additionally, we are offering FREE SAT Prep that will count as a .5 elective credit. Last year, this class raised our student’s SAT scores by an average of 150 points! We are also offering Strength and Conditioning for Athletes with our coaches and former college athletic trainer, and even a 1.0 CTE credit for your summer job if you’re willing to do some additional reflections and a few meetings with our CTE teacher. All of these things will help you get ahead of the game, ready to graduate on time, and move on to all the amazing things you want to do with your life.

Rising 9th Graders can register for first-time-take courses such as: Pre-Algebra/Intro to Programming, Geometry, PE, Health, and SAT Prep. We are also offering Spanish as a P/NP course if you would like to receive extra support transitioning into high-school-level Spanish. With the 24 credit graduation requirement, it’s a great idea to begin high school with credits already established.

We’d love for you to join us! Please register online: forms.gle/5AmE3L3ChnuMbMt9A

For questions, please contact your counselor at your school or the Summer School Counselor, Ms. Erica Nguyen at etnguyen@seattleschools.org

We wish you the best and hope to see you in summer school on July 8!

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