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UPDATE: Tree trouble in Fairmount Ravine and near Lincoln Park

January 31, 2020 10:38 pm

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10:38 PM: We don’t know whether it’s been cleaned up yet, but thanks to Maia for the alert that a tree had fallen onto Fairmount Avenue near the top of the ravine, just north of Forest. (If you encounter road-blocking trees or other debris, it is a 911 call – they can dispatch police and contact SDOT.)

11:47 PM: Bill sent that photo from east of Lincoln Park, near 46th and Monroe, another place where a tree has fallen onto the road.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash blocking SW Roxbury at 26th

January 31, 2020 8:41 pm

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| West Seattle news | WS breaking news

8:41 PM: Per scanner and SDOT, a crash is blocking SW Roxbury at 26th SW. It’s reported to involve a Metro bus. Police are on scene, but no SFD dispatch so far, so apparently no injuries.

8:47 PM: Added texted photo (thank you!).

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UPDATE: North Delridge power outage, street closure after pole fire

January 31, 2020 8:32 pm

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| Delridge | Utilities | West Seattle news

8:32 PM: Thanks to the texter who sent that photo of the pole fire that’s caused some trouble near Delridge Playfield tonight. More than 70 customers have lost power, according to the City Light map. And Metro has diverted buses off the Oregon/22nd route uphill from Delridge Way.

8:59 PM: Another texter says Oregon is taped off at Delridge and that the Delridge/Oregon light is out.

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SATURDAY: Delridge Grocery Co-op hosts West Seattle Meaningful Movies

January 31, 2020 6:32 pm

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| High Point | West Seattle news

The day before weekend attention turns to The Big Game – how about an evening focused on Big Ideas? Tomorrow (Saturday) night, Delridge Grocery Co-op hosts West Seattle Meaningful Movies, screening “Food for Change” (trailer above) at Neighborhood House High Point (6400 Sylvan Way SW). The film is about co-ops, and DGC’s invitation reads in part: “Returning to our potluck roots, DGC members will be bringing snacks and desserts to share. DGC volunteers and board members will also be on hand to talk about the importance of Co-op membership, give an update on store construction after the movie, and answer questions. No charge for admission, but donations gratefully received.” Doors open at 6:30 pm, film at 7 pm, all welcome.

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Wind Advisory continues, with sideways rain

January 31, 2020 3:38 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

The afternoon forecast update is in and the National Weather Service’s Wind Advisory alert remains in effect until 7 am Saturday: “South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.” The rain continues too – throughout the afternoon, it’s come and gone in waves of windblown “sideways rain.” It’s also been relatively warm – into the mid-50s – but that’ll end by tomorrow, the forecast says, with that possible mix of rain/snow maybe on the higher hills early Sunday.

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The Beer Junction’s Morgan Herzog has died: ‘He will be forever missed’

January 31, 2020 11:54 am

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news | West Seattle people

Sad news from The Beer Junction:

It is with great sadness that we share the loss of our owner, founder, and friend, Morgan Herzog.

Yesterday evening, just before 6 PM, Morgan passed away peacefully at his West Seattle home. After bravely battling multiple myeloma for the past three years, Morgan developed a respiratory infection earlier this week. This happened very suddenly and has taken us all by great shock.

The fighter that he was throughout this entire struggle, he found the strength yesterday morning to leave the ICU, so that he could spend his last few hours at home, looking out at the water, and in the company of his wife, Allison, and brother, Nate, who were both right by his side at the moment he left us. He will be forever missed.

While we were not prepared for this sudden timing, we’ve always been prepared for this possibility, and in Morgan’s honor, and wishes, The Beer Junction will remain here for you, just as you’ve been here for all of us. Thank you for your thoughts and support throughout this difficult time.

Allison, Patrick, and The Beer Junction Team

Mr. Herzog was 38 years old. He opened The Beer Junction almost 10 years ago, originally at 42nd/Alaska until the redevelopment of that site led to the move to its current location at 4511 California SW.

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4 for your West Seattle Friday!

January 31, 2020 10:09 am

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(Harlequin Duck, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Here are calendar highlights for the rest of your Friday:

LIVE AT THE PACIFIC ROOM: D’vonne Lewis Trio, 5-7 pm, and Alec Shaw with Zan Fiskum, 7-9 pm. No cover. Details of both shows are here. (2808 Alki SW)

FRANCES SMERSH ARTIST RECEPTION: 5-6 pm at The Mount, meet Frances and celebrate her art display. (4831 35th SW)

CITIZENS OF EARTH: Live music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

‘THE REVOLUTIONISTS’: Comedy at ArtsWest, 7:30 pm curtain. Check here for tickets. (4711 California SW)

MUCH MORE! See our complete calendar here.

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT/WEATHER TODAY: Friday watch

January 31, 2020 6:58 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)

6:58 AM: Good morning. No alerts or incidents in our area so far.

7:06 AM: There is, however, a new weather alert announced overnight – a Wind Advisory in effect 10 am today through 7 am Saturday, for south wind 20-30 mph, gusting up to 55 mph.

7:22 AM: Stalled vehicle reported on NB Highway 99, just south of the tunnel, blocking the bus lane.

7:50 AM: Cleared.

8:26 AM: Crash on the EB West Seattle Bridge just before 99 exit.

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