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DEVELOPMENT: Approvals for two California SW projects south of The Junction
February 3, 2020 1:34 pm
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 |   Development | West Seattle news

Two land-use approvals from the city:

5616 CALIFORNIA SW: The administrative (staff, not board) design review for the project on this site south of C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) is complete, opening an appeal period. The decision is here; how to appeal (deadline February 18th), here. 8 townhouses are planned, in 3 buildings, with 5 offstreet-parking spaces. The design decision says the exceptional tree on the site is staying.

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5242 CALIFORNIA SW: This approval refers only to the 9-townhouse plan for the north section of the site that holds this long-vacated strip mall, but is a finalization of the Design Review Board approval that also included 9 townhouses on the south site. The deadline for appealing this decision (this notice explains how) is February 13th.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Backyard surprise (is it yours?); car prowler on camera
February 3, 2020 11:38 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Two West Seattle Crime Watch notes as the week gets going:

BACKYARD SURPRISE: From the “likely stolen/dumped” file, reported by Terry:

Found Sunday, in our Admiral District backyard (!): a gray, plastic, Plano-brand storage container. If it’s yours, call 206-932-8051, identify the contents, and it’s yours again.

CAR PROWL: Clayton reports, “In case anyone else had a car broken into (like we did) in the vicinity of 38th and Hinds. We caught the thief on our Nest Cam, though the video isn’t good enough to see his face. It looks like he was just walking up the street checking doors, and somehow got into our other vehicle, which was parked further up on the street.”

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8 for your West Seattle Monday!
February 3, 2020 10:30 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Barrow’s Goldeneye, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Here’s what’s up for the hours ahead:

FREE DROP-IN TAX HELP: Now that it’s February, April doesn’t seem so far off. Need free tax assistance? You can visit the Delridge Library, 2-7 pm today, as explained here. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

SCHOOL CHAT: For West Seattle families who are – or are thinking of – sending kids to Vashon Island public schools, their superintendent is at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) 6-7 pm to talk with you. (5612 California SW)

PRESCHOOL ART STUDIO: Drop-in art class for little ones at High Point Library, 6:30-7:30 pm. Free. (3411 SW Raymond)

ZEN MEDITATION: 7 pm at Fauntleroy UCC, hosted by Puget Sound Zen. All welcome, whether or not you’ve meditated before – details in our calendar listing.

4 TRIVIA/QUIZ NIGHTS: You now have four Monday night options:
*Best of Hands Barrelhouse (7500 35th SW; WSB sponsor), 7 pm, $2/person, 21+
*The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7:30 pm, free, all ages
*Parliament Tavern (4210 SW Admiral Way), 8 pm, $2/person, 21+
*Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), sports trivia with Phil Tavel, 8:30 pm, free, 21+

WHAT ELSE IS UP TODAY/TONIGHT AND BEYOND: Find out by browsing the full Event Calendar!

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Monday watch
February 3, 2020 6:59 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)

6:59 AM: Good morning. No incidents in, or alerts for, our area so far.

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Don’t freak if you see flakes
February 2, 2020 10:39 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

The only snow we’ve seen since that dusting a few weeks ago is courtesy of peek mountain-peak views, like the one in David Hutchinson’s photo of The Brothers. But the temp’s back into the 30s and precipitation is returning, so the National Weather Service says a rain/snow mix is possible, while insisting accumulation is unlikely. (But do let us know if you see any!)

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CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUPS: 4 court notes
February 2, 2020 8:42 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Quick updates on four of the many cases we’re continuing to watch but haven’t updated in a while:

MURDER SENTENCING: Anna Kasparova and Abel Linares-Montejo, found guilty two months ago in the 2017 murder of Edixon Velasquez, are scheduled for sentencing this Friday (February 7), 1 pm, before King County Superior Court Judge Kristin Richardson.

ATTEMPTED-BURGLARY-WITH-KNIFE SUSPECT: This Friday is also the next date for Gabriel Putnam, who you might remember as the suspected would-be burglar shown on porch video with a large knife. He subsequently skipped a court appearance; a warrant was issued, and he was arrested in October in Idaho and extradited back here. He’s been in the King County Jail ever since, in lieu of $25,000 bail; on Friday, a trial-readiness hearing (aka omnibus) is scheduled.

SAWED-OFF SHOTGUN SUSPECT: Michael Mullen, originally arrested for an incident last June in a Junction alley in which he was found in possession of a sawed-off shotgun, has been back in jail since mid-October. He was recently found competent to stand trial and has a bail hearing tomorrow afternoon.

FORMER COACH PLEA BARGAIN? Court documents indicate a plea hearing is tentatively scheduled Wednesday for Michael Gutierrez, the former West Seattle High School JV-girls basketball coach charged with inappropriate sexual communication with two players. No details, though, of the potential plea agreement or recommended sentence.

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YOUR COMMUNITY: New date for weather-postponed Admiral Neighborhood Association
February 2, 2020 7:17 pm
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 |   Neighborhoods | West Seattle news

The new date for the Admiral Neighborhood Association‘s next meeting – postponed last month becauese of weather worries – has just been announced. So set your calendar for the new date, same agenda as originally planed:

The Admiral Neighborhood Association’s next meeting is coming up on Tuesday, February 11th from 6:30-8:30pm.

Location: Admiral Congregational UCC, 4320 SW Hill St.

At this month’s meeting:

1. 2020 Census Information and Recruitment; and
2. Admiral Neighborhood 2019 Survey Results.

Come and meet your neighbors and discuss issues and events in our area!

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YOUTH SPORTS: West Seattle Little League extends registration deadline
February 2, 2020 4:00 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS & Sports

Extra time if you’re thinking of registering someone for West Seattle Little League – the deadline is now extended to February 14th:

West Seattle Little League offers baseball fun for girls & boys from ages 4-12, with special rookie teams for 8-year-olds! The season runs from March – June and includes fun activities like the jamboree and end of the year picnic. Interested to know more details? Check out westseattlelittleleague.com to find information about boundaries and league age. You can also email info@westseattlelittleleague.com with any questions including scholarship information. Look forward to seeing you on the field.

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SCHOOLS: Fauntleroy Children’s Center celebrates accreditation renewal
February 2, 2020 2:36 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

The announcement is from the nonprofit Fauntleroy Children’s Center:

Fauntleroy Children’s Center has earned renewal of its accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC),—the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children.

NAEYC Accreditation is a rigorous and transformative quality-improvement system that uses a set of 10 research-based standards to collaborate with early education programs to recognize and drive quality-improvement in high-quality early learning environments.

“We are proud to have earned the privilege of continued accreditation as a sign of our commitment to the highest set of standards for children and families in our community. We have been able to display the ‘Torch of Excellence’ since 1987, when we were the first center in West Seattle to achieve national accreditation. Our recent scores range from 92%-100%, with 7 of the 10 program standards having achieved a score of 100%! Our skilled, professional, diverse staff work diligently to provide meaningful, play enriched, educational experiences to the children in our care. We have fun as we grow and learn together. We invite you to tour our school and see our beautiful, spacious classrooms and multiple outdoor environments.” said Kim Sheridan, Director.

To earn NAEYC Accreditation, Fauntleroy Children’s Center went through an extensive self-study and quality-improvement process, followed by a 2-day on-site visit by one of the NAEYC Assessors to verify and ensure that the program met each of the 10 program standards, and hundreds of corresponding individual criteria. NAEYC-accredited programs are always prepared for unannounced quality-assurance visits during their accreditation term, which lasts for 5 years.

In the 30+ years since NAEYC Accreditation was established, it has become a widely recognized sign of high-quality early childhood education. More than 7,000 programs are currently accredited by NAEYC—less than 10 percent of all child care centers, preschools, and kindergartens nationally achieve this recognition.

FCC is in the historic Fauntleroy Schoolhouse.

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FOLLOWUP: Early Community Outreach meeting scheduled for ~500-apartment Triangle project
February 2, 2020 12:22 pm
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 |   Development | Triangle | West Seattle news

This past week, we checked in on the status of the planning for a major project in The Triangle, exactly a year after the Sweeney family – best known for Alki Lumber – announced intentions to explore redevelopment. We noted that the sites at 4440 Fauntleroy Way SW and 4406 36th SW had appeared on the city website for the Early Community Outreach for Design Review process, with a ~500-apartment project in the early stage of planning. Since then, a community-meeting date has been added to the city calendar – 6 pm February 12, at Chaco Canyon Café (3770 SW Alaska). This is a casual early-feedback meeting, before, before the project moves into the formal Design Review process.

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7 options for your West Seattle Sunday
February 2, 2020 8:05 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Brant, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

The Big Game isn’t all that’s going on today/tonight …

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Try something local for your football food – 10 am-2 pm, in the street in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

VISIT THE LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The HQ of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, in a historic carriage house on Alki, is open noon-4 pm. (61st/Stevens)

BARBECUE WITH YOUR BEER: NWTXBBQ is the food truck at Best of Hands Barrelhouse (WSB sponsor), noon-5 pm. (7500 35th SW)

MUSICIANS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), bring nonperishable food and/or cash to donate! All ages. (5612 California SW)

‘THE REVOLUTIONISTS’: Second-to-last Sunday matinée for ArtsWest‘s comedy, directed by Kelly Kitchens, 3 pm. Ticket info here. (4711 California SW)

SUPER BOWL AT ADMIRAL PUB: First one since the new owners took over, and they invite you to watch it there! 3:30 pm. (2306 California SW)

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

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, The Triangular Jazztet performs at The Alley in The Junction. 21+. (4509 California SW)

PREVIEW THE WEEK AHEAD … via our complete calendar.

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UPDATE: Shooting on Alki
February 2, 2020 2:48 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news | WS breaking news

(Added: WSB photos)

2:48 AM: Thanks for the texts. SFD is at 58th/Alki on a “scenes of violence” call, and texters say they heard shots – we’re working to find out more.

2:52 AM: Via emergency radio, we’ve heard that one patient has been taken to the hospital.

3:01 AM: SFD is also being called in to treat someone who’s been “punched in the head.” Meantime, the main incident is being described as a “shots call.” Our crew should be there shortly to try to find out more.

3:21 AM: At the scene, our crew says casing markers are visible on the water side of Alki Avenue, across from the Wheel Fun Rentals lot, in the grass and on the path. We haven’t yet been able to talk to police to find out more about the patient taken to the hospital.

3:28 AM: Dispatcher has just reported that another gunshot victim, possibly related to this, has just shown up at a hospital in Federal Way.

3:52 AM: Just talked with a lieutenant at the scene. He says they’re still trying to piece together what happened, but he confirmed that the person taken to the hospital was shot. No one reported in custody so far. They’ll be clearing out of the scene soon.

4:23 AM: Added more photos. Still awaiting info on the condition of the victim taken to Harborview, and the status of the investigation, so we’ll be updating this story later this morning. Meantime, our archives indicate this is the first time a person has been shot on Alki since the still-unsolved shooting that killed 23-year-old Jordan Thomas in 2017.

9:14 AM: Just in via SPD Blotter:

Detectives are investigating after a 21-year-old man was shot and injured in the Alki neighborhood early Sunday morning.

Police were dispatched to reports of someone shot in the 2600 block of Alki Avenue Southwest. Officers spoke with witnesses who stated the victim was sitting at one of the fire pits when he was approached by a group of unidentified men. The witnesses said there was some type of fight disturbance and then shots were fired. They said the group scattered leaving behind the victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the head.

Seattle Fire Department Medics took the victim to Harborview Medical Center for further treatment.

Gang unit detectives are now investigating and are asking anyone with information to please call the tip line at 206-233-5000.

MONDAY NOTE: We’re still trying to get the full report; SPD told us it’s not releasable yet. No arrests; the investigation remains active. What additional information we received today clarified that robbery was the apparent motive; from SPD, “It appears two victims were at Alki beach having a bonfire. While walking back to get the car, one victim was confronted by a group of four. At one point, someone said ‘what do you have in your pockets?’ The victim said a cell phone and wallet. At that point the group of four began assaulting the first victim. The second victim arrived and jumped in to assist in the fight. A moment later gunshots sounded and one of the two victims was stuck by gunfire. Both victims were transported to HMC, one for the gunshot wound and one for the injuries from the assault.” No description of the attackers, nor is there any more information about whether the gunshot victim who turned up in Federal Way was related to this.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Car prowl
February 1, 2020 11:35 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

From Emily:

Our car was “broken” into sometime Friday night/Saturday morning between midnight and 10 AM on 47th Ave between Hudson and Dawson. I put the word broken in quotation marks because there were no signs of forced entry and I can’t be 100% sure I didn’t accidentally leave the car unlocked. The contents of the glove compartment and the center console were strewn about the front seats, but nothing appeared to be missing. We’re happy no windows were smashed, but a good reminder to be mindful of what we leave in the car.

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UPDATE: Emergency response after driver hits person, house on Pigeon Point
February 1, 2020 9:02 pm
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 |   Pigeon Point | West Seattle news | WS breaking news

(Photo tweeted by @PDXMark)

9:02 PM: A “rescue extrication” response is headed to the 3800 block of 22nd SW (north of Andover) on Pigeon Point. More to come.

9:04 PM: Per scanner, a driver coming down a steep driveway hit a woman, and then the car hit a house. The response is being downsized – no extrication needed. No major injury reported so far.

9:11 PM: SFD says no one in the house was hurt; initial assessment radioed by crews is that damage appears minor.

9:28 PM: Our crew says the vehicle hit the house’s front door and verifies no major injuries.

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Battery-electric articulated buses on the way for Metro
February 1, 2020 8:43 pm
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 |   Transportation | West Seattle news

(King County photo)

With so many bus riders in West Seattle, this might be of interest if you didn’t catch it in regional coverage: Metro has up to 120 more battery-electric buses on the way. King County announced the purchase plan this past week. Highlights from the full announcement:

The initial agreement is to buy 40 battery-electric buses, to be delivered in 2021, and to order 80 more, from New Flyer of America, Inc. Those first 40 buses will be 60-foot articulated buses that cost $1.3 million each. The planned order after that, for delivery in 2022, will be for 20 more 60-foot articulated buses and 60 40-foot buses costing $925,000 each. At least $20 million of the cost will be covered by grant funding.

These buses, Metro says, meet the specifications King County laid out three years ago – able to travel about 140 miles on one charge. (The 11 battery-electric buses that Metro has now can only go 23 miles before they need a 10-minute charge.) The announcement also notes that Metro “initially pursued a different manufacturer for the purchase of 73 buses in 2017, however, that manufacturer does not currently have a 60-foot-long option.” If you’re wondering about charging capability, Metro is starting with a “temporary interim bus base” due to be complete this fall, with a charging system for 100 buses to be phased in starting next year; a permanent South Annex Base (in Tukwila) is in the works too. As for which routss will get those first new battery-electric buses next year – we asked; Metro says it hasn’t decided.

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Crash victim seeking witnesses
February 1, 2020 7:47 pm
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 |   West Seattle news

A reader request:

At Alki Elementary School, did you witness a gold Lexus drive by 59th Ave SW and contact the open door of a parked black Subaru while a parent was buckling kids into a car seat on Tuesday, January 21 at the end of the school day? If so, please call 888-242-0888 referencing claim #3498350. A non-biased witness is needed.

The crash victim is OK, and says the driver initially took off but then came back, so they have identification and insurance info – they’re just looking for witnesses.

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Cooldown time
February 1, 2020 6:31 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

Thanks to Kersti Muul for the photo of tonight’s sunset, which started yellow-gold and ended with a pink flourish. The forecast has calmed down, but it’s on the way to a cooldown – tonight’s low is expected to drop into the 30s, and we’re entering a few days with a chance of a little snow here and there. But no big rain again before mid-week. P.S. Only five weeks until we spring forward and sunsets are suddenly after 7 pm!

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CONGRATULATIONS! Local college-bound student gets top PLU scholarship
February 1, 2020 5:42 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle people

Congratulations to Thea Pulido, featured here back in 2012 as Hi-Yu Junior Court Queen, making news again for academic achievement as she gets ready for college. The announcement is from Pacific Lutheran University:

Thea Pulido, a student at West Seattle High School, has been named a Pacific Lutheran University President’s Scholar and awarded the prestigious $33,000 per year President’s Scholarship — with the opportunity to compete for more. ‘

Thea was one of 103 students selected for this top academic and leadership scholarship offered by PLU.
Over 500 incoming first-year students who met the high eligibility standards applied. President’s Scholars are selected based on academic achievement, service and leadership, as well as the potential to effect positive change and leadership in both the academic and co-curricular life of PLU. This year’s President’s Scholarship recipients scored on average a 1306 SAT test score, 30 ACT test score, and have a 3.98 GPA.

These top students have been invited to interview on the PLU campus in February to compete for the next level of PLU Presidential Scholarships — one of 10 $38,000 per year Harstad Founder’s Scholarships or one of five full-tuition Regents’ Scholarships.

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THINK SPRING: Looking ahead to West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2020
February 1, 2020 3:38 pm
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 |   Community Garage Sale Day | West Seattle news

Did you see it? The sun made a brief appearance at midday today. And if you look closely – now that it’s February – some buds and shoots are starting to appear. All this got us thinking about spring, and we have two dates to mention regarding West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, the one event we coordinate each year after taking it over from its founders starting in 2008:

–THE DATE: Saturday, May 9, 2020 – exactly 14 weeks from today
–REGISTRATION: It’ll start on April 1st, exactly 2 months from today

If you’re new – WSCGSD isn’t one big sale – it’s one day with hundreds of sales, all sizes, all over the peninsula – not the only Community Garage Sale Day in the city, but the biggest one. Registered sales get on the map and the list; we promote it far and wide. More as we get closer, of course.

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WEST SEATTLE ART: Frances Smersh’s exhibit reception at The Mount
February 1, 2020 1:34 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

Friday night, despite the downpour, a crowd of well-wishers turned out for Frances Smersh‘s exhibit reception at Providence Mount St. Vincent. Friday also happened to be her birthday! ‘

Frances, co-founder of Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) in The Junction with husband John Smersh, has been painting prolifically even as she lives with young-onset Alzheimer’s. Years ago, she volunteered as an art instructor at the Mount, so it was a “welcome back” event of sorts too.

As noted in this Click! website update about Frances and the show, you can see it in the second-floor gallery at The Mount (4831 35th SW) through February 15th, and then the paintings will be relocated to the fifth-floor gallery for another month. The Mount says you’re welcome to visit 8 am-8 pm, 7 days a week.

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FORESTS’ FUTURE: A few questions for you
February 1, 2020 12:13 pm
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 |   Environment | West Seattle news

A storm like the one that moved through last night reminds us about the fragility of some of our greenspaces. So it’s a good day to note that your thoughts about King County’s forests are being sought in a survey. Here’s the announcement:

Our spectacular forests store carbon, cool streams, and provide recreational opportunities. As we work with communities to develop a 30-year plan to expand forest cover and improve forest health, we’re conducting a public survey.

What is most important to you? Should we prioritize the role of our forests in confronting climate change? Or planting trees to improve air quality? Or promoting healthy forests in King County Parks? Or enhancing wildlife habitat? Or something else?

What are the most important actions King County can take with partners over the next 30 years? Should we focus on improving the health of existing forests or preserving additional forestland? Should we plant trees in areas where there is lower tree cover or should we plant more trees near rivers and streams?

We invite you to take a few minutes to take the brief survey to share your ideas for how we ensure that future generations continue to benefit from healthy, vibrant forests.

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Highlights for February’s first West Seattle Saturday
February 1, 2020 6:34 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by David Hutchinson)

Welcome to February. From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, highlights for the hours ahead:

7035 DELRIDGE WAY SW SITE TOUR: 10-11 am, interested community members are invited to visit this future 9-townhouse redevelopment site as part of the Early Outreach for Design Review process. (7035 Delridge Way SW)

PROBIOTICS WITH FIREFLY KITCHENS @ WHOLE FOODS: 12:30 pm-2 pm, visit Whole Foods Market-West Seattle (WSB sponsor) in The Junction to meet Firefly Kitchens‘ Julie O’Brien and “learn how probiotics can enhance your life and your game-day snacking.” (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW)

HAPPY HOUR JAZZ: Jennifer Mellish performs 4-6:30 pm for free Happy Hour Jazz at the Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki. (2808 Alki SW)

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES: 6:30 pm doors, 7 pm screening, for “Food for Change,” this month’s West Seattle Meaningful Movies presentation, hosted by Delridge Grocery Co-op at Neighborhood House High Point, as previewed here. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

JANET & THE CURMUDGEONS: Guitar/bass/vocal trio at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

HAMMERED FEST: AKA “spawn of Gloria,” as explained here. 7 pm at The Skylark. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

KLEZMER & MORE: At Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm, Malke and the Boychiks, with Varda:

Malke and the Boychiks features Kim and Nancy Goldov, Peter Lippman, and Theodora Teodosiadis. Employing fiddle, drums, piano, trumpet, and vocals they specialize in rousing freylekhs, bulgars, and terkishers, from the American heyday of Klezmer before World War II.

Varda is the creation of folk musicians Marit Olivia and Mae Kessler, who hail from Olympia and Portland. In this, their latest project together, they craft captivating duets of Klezmer music and traditional Scandinavian tunes.

Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

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

THERE’S MORE! See our complete calendar here.

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Another West Seattle power outage: 4,200+ customers at peak
February 1, 2020 12:35 am
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 |   Utilities | West Seattle news

12:35 AM: Thanks for the reports. Another power outage – so far we have reports from High Point and Sunrise Heights. Here in Upper Fauntleroy, just a flicker. Sounds like a tree might be to blame – we heard a dispatcher mention Sylvan/Myrtle, just east of High Point, and another texter mentions earlier tree trouble there too.

12:39 AM: This is now on the City Light map – more than 4,000 homes/businesses – screengrab added above.

1:22 AM: Just got a few texts saying power is restored in High Point. The map lags a bit, so we’ll see within 15 minutes or so if everyone else is back too.

1:39 AM: The map shows about two-thirds of the original outage zone is still out – now down to 2,700+ customers:

2:02 AM: Now down to just under 1,000 customers out:

2:37 AM: And now, 714 still out.

6:57 AM: Map shows that since then, everyone has been reconnected.

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