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ROAD WORK, TRANSIT, TRAFFIC: Wednesday 12/16 watch

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6:21 AM: It’s Wednesday, December 16th, the 268th morning without the West Seattle Bridge.

ROAD (ETC.) WORK

Delridge project: Here’s this week’s work plan.

TRANSIT

Metro – Regular schedule.

Water Taxi – Regular schedule.

CHECK TRAFFIC BEFORE YOU GO

West Marginal Way/Highland Park Way:

Highland Park Way/Holden:

The 5-way intersection (Spokane/West Marginal/Delridge/Chelan):

Restricted-daytime-access (open to all 9 pm-5 am) low bridge:

The main detour route across the Duwamish River, the 1st Avenue South Bridge (map) . Here are two cameras:

The other major bridge across the river – the South Park Bridge (map) – see the closure advisory above. Here’s the nearest camera:

Going through South Park? Don’t speed. (Same goes for the other detour-route neighborhoods, like Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge.)

Checking for bridges’ marine-traffic openings? See the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed.

You can see all local traffic cams here; locally relevant cameras are also shown on this WSB page.

Trouble on the roads/paths/water? Let us know – text (but not if you’re driving!) 206-293-6302.

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CORONAVIRUS: Tuesday 12/15 roundup

| Coronavirus | West Seattle news

Vaccine day 2, and tonight’s other pandemic news:

NEWEST KING COUNTY NUMBERS: First the numbers, as shown in today’s daily summary from Seattle-King County Public Health – the cumulative totals:

*54,849 people have tested positive, 200 more than yesterday’s total

*948 people have died, 13 more than yesterday’s total

*3,748 people have been hospitalized, 34 more than yesterday’s total

*700,591 people have been tested, 5.711 more than yesterday’s total

One week ago, the totals were 50,326/905/3,486/662,486.

STATEWIDE NUMBERS: See them here.

NATIONAL/WORLDWIDE NUMBERS: 73.4 million cases worldwide, 16.7 million of them in the U.S. – see other nation-by-nation stats by going here.

VACCINE, DAY 2: As of noon today, the Department of Health says, 20,475 doses of vaccine had arrived in our state. Among those who got it today, a Seattle Fire Department paramedic. Another vaccine is expected to get approval by week’s end.

BRIEFING TOMORROW: State health experts continue their weekly Wednesday afternoon briefings. You can watch at 2 pm tomorrow – here’s the link.

SOME SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN-PERSON LEARNING? The district published an update tonight. In short – if the infection rate is a lot lower by February 22nd, the youngest students, through 1st grade, plus some special-education students could return to campus March 1st. The school board would have to authorize this plan at its Wednesday meeting (here’s the agenda).

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Late-night work at Beach Drive seawall-project site

December 15, 2020 9:25 pm

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| West Seattle beaches | West Seattle news

If you travel Beach Drive late tonight and/or tomorrow night, don’t be startled to notice work at Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook. The contractor on the seawall-replacement project, Redside Construction, has a “small crew” scheduled to work at the site during low tide tonight and tomorrow night, according to a project bulletin. It says they will “conduct some minor finishing work on the lower portion of the seawall,” no heavy equipment involved, until 2 am tonight and until 3 am tomorrow night. It’s been five months since major work began. P.S. Low tide tonight is VERY low – -3.4 feet at 11:16 pm.

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WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: Family collaboration

December 15, 2020 8:24 pm

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| West Seattle Christmas lights | West Seattle news

If you travel on 35th SW, you might have noticed tonight’s spotlight display:

The photo is from the Fox family. Tony explains it’s a family collaboration: “Our 13-year-old (Maddox) does the design, my wife (Shari) does the organizing, and I do power-cords coordination and any high work on the roof.” They’re on 35th between Brandon and Dawson [map]. Thanks to the Foxes and everyone else who’s contributed to our Christmas-lights spotlights this season – more suggestions still welcome, with or without photos – westseattleblog@gmail.com – see the season-long list in our West Seattle Holiday Guide, and scroll through all the photos in our archive.

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BIZNOTE: Nos Nos Coffee House celebrates first anniversary

December 15, 2020 7:26 pm

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| High Point | West Seattle news | WS beverages

Tomorrow Nos Nos Coffee House (35th/Graham) in High Point is celebrating its first anniversary. They’re marking the occasion with a giveaway. The announcement:

It’s been a crazy year, so to thank you all for sticking with us, we’re having a little giveaway: 1 Nos Nos Coffee House t-shirt, mug, and gift card for the coffee or tea beverage of your choice.

Two ways to enter: You can drop your name and contact info in a jar at the shop tomorrow (it’s open 7 am-2 pm), or you can enter via Instagram (as explained here). The winner will be notified on Friday.

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FOLLOWUP: About those weekend power problems

December 15, 2020 5:15 pm

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| Utilities | West Seattle news

Two weekend power problems called for a little more followup with Seattle City Light, and today we got responses. First – the “cable failure” blamed for Saturday afternoon’s outage, which at its peak took 3,760 homes and businesses out of power, from Westwood to White Center. Some asked if that might have resulted from a problem such as theft or a collision. No, it was spontaneous, says SCL spokesperson Julie Moore, adding it was a “large primary underground cable” that crews were able to isolate and fix.

Then on Sunday morning, around 7:45 am, a power “flicker” affected a wide area of West Seattle. It was relatively brief, and unlike many “flickers,” no longer-running outage ensued, so we didn’t report on it, but we did ask Moore about it too. She says it “was caused by a breaker, which protects the rest of the line from extra voltage. They are intentionally sensitive and can cause electricity to blink when they are triggered and acting as intended.”

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash at California and Raymond

December 15, 2020 3:42 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

Thanks for the photos and tips. That crash is partly blocking California at Raymond right now, so if you are headed out, avoid that area. No medic unit dispatched, so apparently no major injuries.

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5 last-minute notes as your West Seattle Tuesday continues

December 15, 2020 2:59 pm

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(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

The morning earthquake shook up our routine a little and we didn’t publish a “happening today/tonight” roundup. So here are a few last-minute notes:

3;30 PM – ORCA-WATCHING RULES: Will the state make new rules for whale-watching vessels, to protect the Southern Resident Killer Whales? The state Fish and Wildlife Commission gets briefed this afternoon, and the public can watch – here’s how.

4 PM – DEMONSTRATION FOR RACIAL JUSTICE: Scott from Puget Ridge Cohousing is leading the twice-weekly sign-waving at 16th and Holden, 4-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.

4:30 PM – SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TOWN HALL: Updates from Superintendent Denise Juneau, livestreamed on the district YouTube channel.

5 PM – WESTSIDE SCHOOL INFO NIGHT: This time, it’s information about the Westside School (WSB sponsor) lower school. Email tedh@westsideschool.org ASAP to get attendance info.

6 PM – ‘GET FIT’ INFO NIGHT: Online at 6 pm, West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) hosts an informational event about its free fitness program kicking off at the start of 2021 – for beginners, getting you ready to run a half-marathon by summer! Info is in our calendar listing.

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GIVING: Grillbird Teriyaki cooks up crowdfunded ‘pay it forward’ plan

December 15, 2020 1:51 pm

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| How to help | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

(WSB file photo)

From Matt at Grillbird Teriyaki (35th/Morgan):

Every day we are giving out a gift card to a random customer; however, the gift card is not for them to use but for them to pass on to an individual or family in need of a hot meal. We hope to extend the generosity of our customers outward to our community so that no one goes hungry this winter. Many have asked us how they can contribute as well, so we have also come up with a way for customers to add a “Pay It Forward” gift card to their order online. The response has already been incredible.

Here’s how you can contribute.

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Lisa Esztergalyos Jeweler: Welcoming a new West Seattle Blog sponsor

December 15, 2020 11:56 am

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Today we welcome a new WSB sponsor, a West Seattle-residing entrepreneur who has moved her business closer to home:

Lisa Esztergalyos Jeweler announces the grand opening of her new jewelry boutique located on Findlay St. in
West Seattle.

It was the end of an era for the beautiful jewel box inside Seattle’s 4th and Pike Building. Taking up all of 100 square feet in the first-floor lobby, the tiny boutique was beautifully decorated and popular with customers. Owner and jeweler Lisa Esztergalyos has been welcoming lovers of fine jewelry into her store since 2008. When COVID showed no signs of going anywhere, many small businesses in downtown Seattle felt the urge to relocate their businesses outside of the city center, including Esztergalyos.

From growing safety concerns to infrastructure slowdowns like the West Seattle Bridge and finally new ownership of the 4th & Pike building, the writing was on the wall, and it was a perfect opportunity to move on to something new.

Lisa Esztergalyos is no stranger to West Seattle and has been a member of the West Seattle community since 1998, so when the space came available in West Seattle, she jumped on the opportunity to relocate. Her new space at 4224 SW Findlay Street is larger than the previous downtown location, with a nod to old-world charm in a new building close to popular spots like C&P Coffee Co. She has more than 20 years of jewelry industry knowledge and experience, and brings you a truly customized design and jewelry shopping experience unlike anywhere else in Seattle.

Open Hours are Thursday through Saturday, 10 am-5 pm. Lisa Esztergalyos Jeweler will be offering delivery and pickup in the Greater Seattle area on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. To schedule, go here. For more information: info@lisaesztergalyos.com or 206-447-5747.

We thank Lisa Esztergalyos Jeweler for sponsoring independent, community-collaborative neighborhood news via WSB; find our current sponsor team listed in directory format here, and find info on joining the team by going here.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen red CR-V; truck-theft updates

December 15, 2020 10:39 am

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| Crime | West Seattle news

In West Seattle Crime Watch this morning, notes on auto thefts, spiking lately in our area:

STOLEN RED CR-V: From Codie:

My 1998 Honda CR=V was stolen. It’s red – a dull red. Sometime between midnight and 6 AM. This will be the third time I’ve had a car stolen from my driveway. The plates are different; not sure the number, I just got them replaced. The back passenger triangle window is not clear, and the front bumper has a tear in it. 4th Ave SW near 100th.

TRUCK-THEFT UPDATES: Both of the stolen pickup trucks mentioned here last Friday are still missing at last report. Alyssa, daughter of the silver Ford F-350’s owner, says they’ve had numerous sightings in West Seattle and White Center. And we’ve heard from the owner of the gold Chevrolet stolen while he was at Admiral Safeway – he added more info and clarified that the boat was in the truck, not on a trailer. Call 911 ASAP if you see either of these or any other known stolen vehicle.

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UPDATE: Small earthquake felt in West Seattle

December 15, 2020 8:52 am

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| Earthquake | West Seattle news

8:52 AM: We didn’t feel it but several readers tell us they did – that was indeed a small earthquake, 3.2 magnitude, at 8:27 am, epicenter in Kitsap County, north of Bremerton.

9 AM: Here are more details from the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (whose map we’ve added above).

9:23 AM: The PNSN site now shows a smaller quake, in that same area, 1.9 magnitude, about half an hour later. So far the reports we’ve had of people feeling the 3.2 quake here are from north West Seattle.

2:34 PM: Commenter aRF points out that the area has had a few more small quakes in the hours since.

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ROAD WORK, TRAFFIC, TRANSIT: Tuesday 12/15 watch

December 15, 2020 6:07 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:07 AM: It’s Tuesday, December 15th, the 267th morning without the West Seattle Bridge.

ROAD (ETC.) WORK

Delridge project: Here’s the work plan for this week.

TRANSIT

Metro – Regular schedule. Notice all those alerts Monday? Here’s what happened.

Water Taxi – Regular schedule.

CHECK TRAFFIC BEFORE YOU GO

West Marginal Way/Highland Park Way:

Highland Park Way/Holden:

The 5-way intersection (Spokane/West Marginal/Delridge/Chelan):

Restricted-daytime-access (open to all 9 pm-5 am) low bridge:

The main detour route across the Duwamish River, the 1st Avenue South Bridge (map) . Here are two cameras:

The other major bridge across the river – the South Park Bridge (map) – see the closure advisory above. Here’s the nearest camera:

Going through South Park? Don’t speed. (Same goes for the other detour-route neighborhoods, like Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge.)

Checking for bridges’ marine-traffic openings? See the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed.

You can see all local traffic cams here; locally relevant cameras are also shown on this WSB page.

Trouble on the roads/paths/water? Let us know – text (but not if you’re driving!) 206-293-6302.

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CORONAVIRUS: Monday 12/14 roundup

December 14, 2020 11:58 pm

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| Coronavirus | West Seattle news

Tonight’s pandemic updates begin with the vaccine’s arrival:

VACCINATION BEGINS: Our state’s first shipment of the first approved COVID-19 vaccine has arrived. But we don’t know yet how long it’ll be until the shots are widely available.

NEWEST KING COUNTY NUMBERS: Here are the toplines of today’s daily summary from Seattle-King County Public Health – the cumulative countywide totals:

*54,649 people have tested positive, 632 more than yesterday’s total

*935 people have died, unchanged since Saturday

*3,714 people have been hospitalized, 40 more than yesterday’s total

*694,880 people have been tested, 9,511 more than yesterday’s total

One week ago, the totals were 49,739/903/3,449/657,903.

STATEWIDE NUMBERS: See them here.

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

REOPENED: Mashiko says everyone’s test came back negative.

HOW COVID-19 IS AFFECTING SPD: The latest update via SPD Blotter says 3 sPD employees have tested positive in the past week.

GRANT $ APPROVED: The City Council approved $5 million for grants to restaurants, bars, and hospitality workers. The business recipients will be chosen from those who have already applied for grants; the workers’ application process will be launched soon.

NEED FOOD? On Friday (December 18th), food boxes will be available 2-5 pm at Food Lifeline (815 S. 96th).

GOT SOMETHING TO REPORT? westseattleblog@gmail.com or 206-293-6302, text/voice – thank you!

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GRATITUDE: Huge haul for eighth-grader’s food drive

December 14, 2020 10:12 pm

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| West Seattle news

Last weekend we featured a drive-up food drive organized by Hope Lutheran eighth-grader Atticus. Tonight, the West Seattle Food Bank reports the impressive results, with gratitude:

Thank you to Atticus, Hope Lutheran, and all our neighbors who donated food at Atticus’s drive-thru food drive this past Saturday at Hope Lutheran. Together you donated 1,908 pounds of food and raised $1,120 to help our neighbors this winter.

Special thanks to the awesome Atticus for putting this all together! We are very grateful for your support.

We know Atticus is grateful to the donors, too. Looking for a way to help? Here’s how to donate to the WSFB. (And there’s a growing list of other holiday-season giving opportunities in our West Seattle Holiday Guide.)

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COVID-19 vaccine arrives in our city. So when will it be available in West Seattle?

December 14, 2020 8:19 pm

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| Coronavirus | Health | West Seattle news

(State Health Department pool photo: UWMC Pharmacy Manager Christine Meyer puts a tray of 975 doses of vaccine into the deep freeze)

Thousands of doses of the first approved COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Seattle. The photo above is from the initial delivery, at UW Medicine‘s Montlake campus. Now that the vaccine has started arriving, we wondered when it might cross the bay to West Seattle.

First, about the vaccine, from the state Health Department announcement:

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is a two-dose vaccine, given 21 days apart. Clinical trial data show the vaccine is 95% effective at preventing COVID-19 infection starting 7 days after the second dose. Individuals will not be considered fully protected until 1 to 2 weeks after they receive the second dose. The clinical trials revealed no major unanticipated adverse events.

62,400+ doses are expected to arrive in our state this week, going to 17 sites in 13 counties. The first to be vaccinated will be in Phase 1a, about half a million people described by the state as “high-risk workers in health care settings, high-risk first responders, and patients and staff of long-term care facilities.” (This fact sheet has more details on Phase 1a eligibility.)

Being on that list doesn’t mean you or your facility is getting vaccine immediately. For example, we checked today with Providence Mount St. Vincent, our area’s largest long-term-care center (and one that’s been dealing with a deadly outbreak). The Mount’s Molly Swain tells WSB, “We are indeed so grateful and excited that the vaccine is coming, it just can’t arrive a moment too soon. We don’t, however, have any information, as of today” regarding when and how their residents/patients and staff will get it. They’ll be partnering with Walgreens, but hoping it can be administered on site.

The state has been inviting would-be vaccine providers to enroll. One of the many that have is Trivas Family Medicine (WSB sponsor) here in West Seattle. Dr. Courtney Johnson tells WSB, “The smaller clinics are waiting for approval of the Moderna vaccine, which is more logistically appropriate for the smaller clinics and pharmacies to handle. I’ve applied to be a distributor of the Moderna vaccine. The state is doing an impressive job trying to roll out this huge endeavor in an incredibly short period of time. Where I’m standing it feels like it’s taking forever, but in context it’s very appropriate. The next steps I’m looking for are approval of the Moderna vaccine and more information on the rest of the algorithm to find out who gets vaccinated when.” The Moderna vaccine could get federal approval later this week. Dr. Johnson says the VaccineFinder website is expected to list providers eventually. (We’ll also be reporting on availability here on WSB, as we’ve continued to provide daily pandemic coverage since the very beginning.)

By month’s end, if all goes well, our state expects to have received 222,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine and 187,000 of the Moderna vaccine, with regular weekly shipments after that. The state hopes most people in the state will be vaccinated by mid-summer.

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WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: Twinkling in the south

December 14, 2020 7:02 pm

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| West Seattle Christmas lights | West Seattle news

Tonight’s two featured displays are in south West Seattle:

FAUNTLEE HILLS: This was a recommendation from Ken Arkills, whose display was the first one we featured this season. It’s the Haugen residence at 40th/Donovan [map]. Look for the star. And look at all the neighbors whose homes are also lit for the season.

UPPER FAUNTLEROY: Not far away, at 9018 37th SW [map], here’s the Boling/Arbow home:

Barb sent the photo, adding, “Shout out to my husband – working all day & putting up Christmas lights at night!”

See all the lights we’ve shown here, and find the list in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide. Got one to suggest? westseattleblog@gmail.com, with or without a photo – thank you!

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FOOD NOTES: Bizzarro, La Rustica, Shug’s

December 14, 2020 4:59 pm

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants | White Center

Eat local! Three West Seattle/White Center food notes:

BIZZARRO ITALIAN CAFE: We first reported last month that Bizzarro Italian Café, a north Seattle fixture, was adding a White Center location, in the ex-Noble Barton space at 9635 16th SW. Tonight is opening night; they’re offering takeout and third-party delivery 5-8 pm nightly for starters.

LA RUSTICA: While we’re talking about Italian food, we have an update from La Rustica (4100 Beach Dr. SW):

We at La Rustica just wanted to remind everyone in West Seattle that our covered, heated patio is open for dining. Our patio is super-cozy and we are making sure all tables are socially distanced. We can take reservations for 5 or 5:30 pm. We also offer online ordering for takeout at larustica.westseattle@gmail.com. There are delivery and pick-up options available.

We are open Tuesday-Sunday 5-9 pm, Friday and Saturday until 10 pm. We really appreciate all of the support we have received from the community. If you have aany questions or to take a reservation, please call us at 206-932-3020 or email us at larustica.westseattle@gmail.com.

SHUG’S: And now, for dessert:

I am having a Holiday Pop-Up at our Shug’s Mini spot – 3800A California Ave SW, at the corner of Charlestown. The Pop-Up starts on Thursday, 12/17-12/23. Hours are 2-7 pm, and then 12/24, 2-5 pm.

We will be offering ice-cream gift boxes, pints of ice cream, bottles of dessert wine, and a bonus Pike Place Market Favorite foods table of goodies!

Got a business note, food or otherwise? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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Here’s why Metro has sent so many canceled-trip alerts today

December 14, 2020 3:50 pm

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| Transportation | West Seattle news

(WSB file photo)

If you are subscribed to Metro alerts, and/or follow Metro on Twitter, you probably noticed a dramatic uptick in the number of trip alerts today – 80 via Twitter, for example, from throughout the service area, including some on West Seattle-serving routes such as the 120, 131, 128, and C Line. So we asked Metro what happened. Here’s the reply from spokesperson Jeff Switzer:

We saw a higher number of canceled trips today due to operator availability, which reflects more drivers who are out on leave. This can be due to sick calls or caring for family members or as a precaution.

Our backup drivers are filling trips as usual and some drivers also filled in when they completed their regular driving assignment. For trips we couldn’t fill in time and had to cancel, we are now sending more transit alerts and tweets than we did in the past (which used to focus on less frequent routes) to better notify riders so they can consider using alternative trips.

We are monitoring the situation and folks are doing all they can to provide service each day. We schedule nearly 11,000 bus trips per weekday across King County and staff in a way that aims to deliver well more than 99% of them, and we apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate riders’ patience.

If you’re not already signed up for Metro alerts, you can do that here.

P.S. This isn’t a real-time tool, but Metro launched a new data dashboard with lots of other info today.

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WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE: Stabilization milestone near

December 14, 2020 2:58 pm

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| West Seattle Bridge Safety Project | West Seattle news

(WSB photo)

The two movable work platforms attached to the West Seattle Bridge could be brought down before Christmas. That’s part of today’s weekly SDOT update on ongoing bridge-related work. Lowering the platforms back down onto a barge will mark the end of what SDOT refers to as “Phase 1 Stabilization” – primarily involving carbon-fiber wrapping and strengthening with steel cables (“post-tensioning”). Contractor Kraemer North America is also wrapping up work on replacing the damaged bearings at Pier 18 (in this case, “pier” refers to a bridge support). The stabilization work had to be done first regardless of whether a repair or replace pathway was pursued; next comes repair design and contractor selection.

On the low bridge, installment of the new enforcement cameras is complete; SDOT tells us, “We are planning on testing the new system through December, and expect to begin issuing notices for unauthorized bridge usage in early 2021.”

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New signage for ‘Stay Healthy Streets’

December 14, 2020 1:23 pm

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| Coronavirus | Seen around town | Transportation | West Seattle news

Though their future has not been finalized, the no-through-traffic “Stay Healthy Streets” around our area and the rest of the city are getting new signage. Where they intersect with busy streets – like SW Webster at 16th SW, shown in our photo – it’s full-sized barricades, while less-busy spots will get barrel-top signs. The new signage is explained here, along with an update on the program’s status, indicating final decisions on where to make SHS permanent aren’t expected until next year. The West Seattle SHS stretches are mapped here and here; the Alki Point/Constellation Park stretch remains designated a “Keep Moving Street” and the city says those are “temporarily closed to thru-traffic, likely until parking lots start opening up again in Phase 3 of the Safe Start Plan.” A major update on the program is anticipated at next month’s Bicycle Advisory Board meeting.

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From the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide: 2 things to do today

December 14, 2020 11:02 am

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| Holidays | West Seattle news

(Sidewalk-side Christmas tree in Gatewood)

Two reminders, in case you haven’t already seen these in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide:

EMPLOYER GIFTS FOR EMPLOYEES: Dream Dinners-West Seattle (WSB sponsor) has an offer for employers, in this year where company parties aren’t happening – give them the gift of pre-made meals! Today is the deadline for ordering. See this flyer.

HOLIDAY RAINBOW TRIVIA: Today’s your registration deadline for this fun free online party presented by the Senior Center of West Seattle, 7 pm Friday (December 18th). Sylvia O’Stayformore will host. Go here to register!

Got something for the Holiday Guide? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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HOLIDAY HELP: The Christmas People are welcoming cookies and volunteers, and offering free meals

December 14, 2020 9:45 am

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| Holidays | How to help | West Seattle news

Again this year, The Christmas People are offering a free holiday meal – portable this time – while seeking cookies and volunteers to help make it happen. Here’s the announcement:

In our 22nd year, The Christmas People need 3,000 homemade cookies for homeless people. Drop off Wednesday, Dec.23 through Saturday, Dec. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Alki Masonic Center, 4736 40th Ave SW. Use Dining Room entrance that faces the parking lot.

We need a driver from Thursday, Dec. 24 through Sunday, Dec. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to pick up 80 meals and 80 snacks at Alki Masonic Center and drive immediately to Catholic Community Services on Dexter Ave in Seattle

We need two drivers from Thursday the 24th through Sunday the 27th at 4:30 p.m.to help deliver individual boxed meals to four shelters in Seattle.

On December 25, we are offering complimentary holiday meals to shut-ins, veterans, homeless from noon to 4 p.m., until food runs out. Call Rev. Fred Hutchinson to reserve at 206-719-4979.

We are limiting the number of essential volunteer workers in the building at any one time. Visit SeattleWorks.org to volunteer or call 206-719-4979.