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Here are the toplines from this mid-pandemic Mother’s Day (later than usual due to breaking news this past hour):

NEWEST KING COUNTY NUMBERS: From the county’s data dashboard:

*7,046 people have tested positive, up 46 from yesterday

*498 people have died, up 8 from yesterday

One week ago, those totals were 6,464 and 458.

ANOTHER LOCAL DEATH: Today’s update includes a second death in 98116, where the first one was reported last Sunday.

STATEWIDE NUMBERS: See them here.

WORLDWIDE NUMBERS: See them – nation by nation – here.

NEWEST ‘STAY HEALTHY STREET’ EXPANDED: As reported here this morning, Alki Avenue between 63rd SW and Beach Drive has been added to the city’s new local-traffic-only “Stay Healthy Street” stretch of Beach between Alki and 63rd. Much discussion ensued.

TROUBLE PAYING YOUR RENT? Tomorrow the City Council will consider legislation dealing with what happens to renters who fall behind. District 1 Councilmember Lisa Herbold explains in her latest newsletter.

GOING TO THE AIRPORT SOON? Sea-Tac announced this weekend that everybody at the airport will be required to wear face coverings starting May 18th.

GROCERY TALK: This week’s update includes one chain expanding its hours, starting tomorrow.

SEEN ON A SLOPE: An unusual display of the popular saying, sent by Judy:

Spotted on 32nd Avenue SW on the hillside where Walt Hundley Park meets the West Seattle Elementary School property.

You have to be heading south on 32nd to see it – caught my attention and had to turn around and get a pic!

Appears to be made of grass clippings – very cool and made me laugh out loud.

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UPDATE: Another downed pole – this time north of Morgan Junction

May 10, 2020 8:39 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

8:39 PM: Thanks to Andy for the photo. For the second time today, a downed utility pole is blocking a major West Seattle street. This time, it’s California SW between Graham and Raymond. No info yt on the circumstances.

8:45 PM: Readers tell us this one did NOT involve a crash – the pole just fell. No injuries reported.

8:57 PM: In comments, Austin says the pole fell on his car, and that the pole was damaged by termites. Photos:

Meantime, Andy reports city crews are on the scene.

9:29 PM: The road has reopened.

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ART: One more day to support South Park Arts AID online auction

May 10, 2020 8:29 pm

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| How to help | South Park | West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

We’ve been so busy spotlighting other ways to help, we haven’t had a chance to mention the South Park Arts AID auction until now – but it’s not too late; you still have a full day left to bid!

Last month, the reality of our situation began to sink in, and the pandemic was hitting artists especially hard. For so many, their livelihood relies on human interaction, and the government support was unreliable or nonexistent. South Park Arts wanted to help. The tight-knit community had weathered many storms together, and this was no different. The obvious solution was to buy lots of art. This auction features those pieces. So when you buy this work, you’re supporting not only the artist but you’re refilling the reserves of an art organization to provide for future assistance.

What – an amazing online art auction of painting, photography, collage, home goods, watercolor, letterpress, sculpture, stained glass, even body armor. Yes, body armor.

Who – featuring talented SPArtsAID recipients

When – Through Monday, May 11th at 7:30 PM

Where – from the comfort of your home

How – Go to www.auctria.com/auction/SPArtsAid to bid on the pieces.

Why – Because we could all use some beauty and community right now.

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MONDAY: Sanislo Elementary ‘parade’!

May 10, 2020 7:02 pm

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| Coronavirus | Puget Ridge | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Sanislo Elementary on Puget Ridge is the next school having a parade so students and staff can see each other – at a distance – two months after schools closed. Above is a screenshot of the route – see it here full=sized – and here’s the announcement:

All of the teachers and staff at Sanislo miss you! We miss you so much that we have organized a Sanislo Staff Car Parade for this Monday, May 11th.

Sanislo Staff is going to leave the school in a train of cars at 1 PM. Please check out the map of our route so that you can plan accordingly. The orange numbers on the map show the order that we will be traveling through the neighborhood. Come out to your yard! We would love to see you!

If you live farther away from the school, or your house is not directly on our route, please know that we still really want to see you! Feel free to go to the closest spot on the route. We do ask that you continue to practice social distancing so if you see other Sanislo families around, please give a friendly wave and continue to keep a healthy distance.

If you are able, it would be amazing if you could wear your Sanislo t-shirts and make a sign for the teachers and staff. Most of all, we just want to see your smiling faces! Also, be on the lookout for a special surprise from us! We hope to see you on Monday!

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VIDEO: Tribute to Seattle Lutheran High School teachers

May 10, 2020 5:10 pm

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| Coronavirus | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

We’re continuing to spotlight videos made in honor of local teachers/staffers. Nora Jindrich sent this one:

Hi! I am the sophomore class president at Seattle Lutheran. This is a video the class of 2022 made for our teachers during our virtual teacher appreciation week. I wanted to share it because it is not just for our teachers but for ALL teachers supporting us during this hard time.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: SW Barton blocked in Fauntleroy after driver hit pole

May 10, 2020 4:28 pm

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| Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

4:28 PM: Thanks to Dane Salle for the photos. SW Barton is blocked at 41st SW in Fauntleroy after a driver hit a pole that then fell onto the roadway. The driver was described via radio communication as “alert and conscious” when SFD got there.

5:58 PM: Just went by. Traffic is getting through now; the pole is coned off on the downhill side of the road.

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NEIGHBORHOODS: ‘Little Free Love Letter Pop-Up’

May 10, 2020 2:53 pm

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| Neighborhoods | West Seattle news | West Seattle people

First Little Free Libraries; now, the “Little Free” movement has expanded in a variety of ways, and here’s another one! The report and photo are from Brad:

My partner has installed a shoebox full of love letters for neighbors inside our Little Free Library. She’s deemed it the Little Free Love Letter pop-up and it’s pretty adorable, full of kind, funny, thoughtful cards for anyone to take and enjoy. She’s always been a serious card-giver, but here she’s taken it to a new level. She knows people are struggling out there, big problems or small; she’s sending some handmade love. So please, stop by and grab a letter! If you’re feeling inspired, feeling the love, drop one off for a random neighbor! 3224 61st Ave SW

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SCHOOLS: Denny IMS’s Staff Appreciation Week video

May 10, 2020 1:51 pm

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| Coronavirus | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Thanks to Ben for sharing Denny International Middle School‘s Staff Appreciation Week video, so the wider community can see it too. It starts with a message from Denny principal Jeff Clark, and continues with other staffers and a student too.

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FOLLOWUP: South Alki ‘Stay Healthy Street’ expanded

May 10, 2020 11:43 am

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| Coronavirus | Transportation | West Seattle news

As of today, that’s the new map for the South Alki “Stay Healthy Street,” according to SDOT traffic engineer Dongho Chang, who announced via Twitter this morning that it “has been revised based on feedback from SPD and community. We’ll update with additional signing and ADA parking … next week.” The expansion – adding the west end of Alki Avenue, west of 63rd – was foreshadowed by the exchange we featured in Friday night’s virus-crisis roundup. “Stay Healthy Streets” are closed to through traffic to expand space for “distanced” pedestrian and bicycle use, as explained in the original announcement. The city said last week that 20 miles of them will be permanent, including West Seattle stretches in High Point and Puget Ridge/Highland Park. A new round of announcements followed, with Beach Drive’s northern end included, and now the west end of Alki Avenue’s been added to that.

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ALSO TODAY: Mother’s Day concert from ‘Alki Art Fair at Home’

May 10, 2020 10:56 am

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| Coronavirus | Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

When the Alki Art Fair‘s 2020 cancellation was announced two weeks ago, organizers promised special “at home” programming ahead. Today – the first presentation! Here’s the announcement, with word of more next weekend too:

Although we are unable to gather in our usual beautiful beach location this year, the Alki Art Fair is excited to announce #AlkiArtFairatHome – a Virtual Art Fair throughout the month of May. Over the next few weeks we will feature local artists, performers and businesses. Tune in to Facebook and Instagram for artist spotlights, studio tours, live performances, creative tutorials and more!

Mother’s Day Concert w/ Jaspar Lepak of Raising Hazel
5/10 @ 5-6 pm PT

Gabriel Wolfchild of the band Wolfchild
5/16 @ 7 pm PT

To learn more about these artists you can visit alkiartfair.org and also explore a variety of local artists and performers. You’ll find a wide range of performers, painters, illustrators, ceramicists, sewers and more for you to peruse in your pjs.

Local artists add more than just beauty and sound to our community so let’s continue supporting them. Many artists have a true passion for making our community a better place to live through their work. So stay healthy, stay safe and support your local creative community.

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WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: Online church services; Farmers’ Market; giving & getting food…

May 10, 2020 6:43 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle religion | WS miscellaneous

(Recent sunset, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Welcome to Sunday! And, happy Mother’s Day to everyone who’s celebrating, whatever format your celebration is in, during this unusual time. Again this week, our list of what’s happening starts with West Seattle churches’ online services

ADMIRAL UCC: The video service is here. Also – coffee hour via Zoom at 11:30 am.

ALKI UCC: 10 am online service, via Zoom – info and link on church’s home page.

ALL SOULS SEATTLE (WSB sponsor): Online worship will be linked here at 10 am.

ARBOR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CHURCH: Livestreaming here at 10 am.

BETHANY COMMUNITY CHURCH: Livestreaming here, 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am, 7 pm.

CALVARY CHAPEL: Service is viewable here, plus 11 am fellowship via Zoom, 6 pm all-church prayer and 7 pm evening worship (info on home page).

EASTRIDGE CHURCH: Livestreaming here at 9 am and 11 am.

FAUNTLEROY UCC: Livestreaming on the church’s YouTube channel at 10 am.

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF WEST SEATTLE: Today’s online liturgy is here.

GRACE CHURCH: Livestreaming here, 10:30 am.

HALLOWS CHURCH: Streaming at 10 am via the church’s YouTube channel.

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH: Livestreaming in English at 8:30 am, en Español at 10 am, all here.

HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH: Livestreaming at 9:30 am here.

HOPE LUTHERAN: Today’s worship service and children’s story will be viewable here.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Livestreaming at 10 am, both here.

PEACE LUTHERAN: Livestreaming at 10:30 am on YouTube.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Viewable on YouTube: All Ages Sunday School at 10 am, Morning Prayer at 10:15 am (here’s the bulletin), Kids’ Club at 11:30 am.

TIBBETTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (WSB sponsor): The video service for today will be viewable here.

TRINITY CHURCH: Livestreaming here, 10 am.

WEST SEATTLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: The video service is viewable here.

WEST SEATTLE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: Livestreaming here, 11 am.

WEST SIDE PRESBYTERIAN Livestreaming at 10 am on the church’s YouTube channel.

WESTSIDE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION: Livestreaming via Zoom, 10:30 am.

WESTWOOD CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY: Online worship at 11 am; info here.

Any other churches to add? Please email us – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Also today:

FOOD DRIVE: 10 am-4 pm, drop off donations outside Alki UCC – details are in our preview. (6115 SW Hinds)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, the second market after almost two months without one. Enter at California/Alaska; the line goes east on Alaska. Here’s the info on policies and procedures; here’s the vendor list for this week.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 11 am-4 pm – need a tool to fix or improve something? (4408 Delridge Way SW)

FREE MEALS @ KBM COMMISSARY: 4-6 pm at KBM Seattle Commissary, this week’s free meals will be distributed – details here. (5604 Delridge Way SW)

FREE TO-GO DINNER: High Point Community Dinner Church will serve to-go meals at 5 pm, outside, near High Point Community Center. (6920 34th SW)

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VIDEO: The (talent) show must go on!

May 10, 2020 12:18 am

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| Coronavirus | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS culture/arts

Yet another creative way students and educators are honoring school traditions despite campus closures:

Ella Richardson sent the link and announcement:

The West Seattle High School Junior Class ASB is hosting a virtual talent show.

It is filled with spectacular acts by West Seattle High School students and teachers! Our annual talent show is usually a huge fundraiser for the West Seattle Junior Class. However, due to Covid-19, we were unable to host this event in person, and miss out on money made from ticket sales. Please donate to our GoFundMe if you would like, so come next year our Junior Class ASB has the funds to plan exciting events for the student body. Thanks! Hope you guys enjoy!

The talent-show video premiered last night.

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