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LISTS: West Seattle Christmas 2021 restaurant, bar, coffee, grocery-store info

December 23, 2021 9:42 pm

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| Holidays | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Need to know what’s open in West Seattle on Christmas? For easier access, we’ve now created calendar pages for the Christmas info lists that were previously only on our Holiday Guide page. They are:

*Restaurants/bars open Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day – here
*Coffee shops open Christmas Day – here
*Grocery stores’ closing times Christmas Eve (and hours for the ones that are open Christmas Day) – here

If you’re looking for churches with Christmas Eve/Day services, the ones we’ve heard from are still in the Holiday Guide, as is other info, including our list of spotlighted Christmas-lights displays, plus some last-minute local-shopping hours for Christmas Eve. Got anything to add (or change)? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302 – thank you!

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WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: Head for the hills

December 23, 2021 8:26 pm

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| Holidays | West Seattle Christmas lights | West Seattle news

If you had to choose just one West Seattle neighborhood to visit for Christmas lights sightseeing, Fauntlee Hills would be a good choice. That’s where we started the season – and that coverage-launching display’s creator, Ken Arkills, points us again this year to a nearby home that also shines bright, at 40th/Donovan [map]:

Ken says Joey and Myung Haugen are the creators here, with a giant star among its features. “They are really into it and I am so happy to see a lot of fellow West Seattleites really going all out this year with their displays!” We’ve shown more than two dozen this season and we’re not done yet – keep the suggestions (with or without photos) coming, via westseattleblog@gmail.com. You can browse everything we’ve shown by going to this WSB archive; they’re also listed in our West Seattle Holiday Guide.

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Snow? Probably. But that’s not the biggest news.

December 23, 2021 5:47 pm

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| Safety | West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

Yes, some snow is likely this weekend and beyond, says the National Weather Service, but not enough to even issue an alert (yet). The bigger forecast news is that it’s expected to be REALLY, REALLY COLD – colder than we’ve seen in a long time. The big cooldown is forecast to start on Sunday, with a high near 30 and a low possibly in to the upper teens; then Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, highs in the 20s, lows as cold as the lower teens. With all this ahead, the mayor led a briefing this afternoon, including a meteorologist who also stressed that the extra-cold air is the big news, a “rare event.” Here’s the video:

Managers from multiple departments/agencies – including SDOT, Seattle City Light, Metro, Seattle Public Utilities, Human Services – also were part of the briefing, and the roundup of reminders and resources is here, including info on how to keep pipes from freezing (and what to do if they do anyway).

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Business, home burglarized

December 23, 2021 3:26 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news

We’ve obtained the police reports on two West Seattle burglaries from last night:

MYSTERY MADE BREAK-IN: The Junction retail shop at 4312 SW Oregon was burglarized overnight – second time Mystery Made has been hit in less than two years (the previous break-in in April 2020 was in their old Admiral location). Police went there at about 12:30 am after word of an audible alarm and found a shop owner already there. The report says “signs of forced entry” included a removed pane of door glass. They showed police their video of two burglars, described in the report as “UM [unknown male], 5’9, in dark clothing with a hood and mask” and “UF [unknown female], 5’7, wearing dark clothing with a hood and mask,” spending only a few minutes inside but filling a box with thousands of dollars in merchandise and leaving, (added) Here’s some video:

HOME BREAK-IN: Less than half an hour after that police response, a 911 call came in about an “in-progress burglary” in the 5700 block of SW Charlestown. The resident said someone had forced their way in through the back door, and then left quickly, likely in a vehicle. The family dog started barking at the intruder and woke everyone up. The resident reported hearing two voices. Police looking for evidence found “wet footprints” and a phone left behind. Nothing appeared taken but a tape measure was removed from a drawer near the door, so police took that to test for fingerprints. A K-9 search didn’t get far, as the officer also surmised the burglars had left in a car. No one saw it, though, so there’s no description of it or the burglars.

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Another West Seattle bridge project ahead

December 23, 2021 2:05 pm

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| Safety | Transportation | West Seattle news

That’s the Admiral Way bridge over Fairmount Ravine, always festively (and mysteriously) decked in bows this time of year. This time next year, though, it might be decked in construction equipment. Earlier this month, a reader noticed what appeared to be an official-looking team assessing the bridge, and wondered if its earthquake-safety work were imminent. We checked with SDOT, whose spokesperson Ethan Bergerson replied: “The SW Admiral Way Bridge is planned to receive an earthquake-safety upgrade as part of the Levy to Move Seattle. Two members of our bridge team visited the site to view the vegetation around the bridge and get a closer look at the bridge in order to scope painting needs. This project is currently in the design phase, and we expect to reach the construction phase in late 2022 or in 2023.” The other Admiral Way bridge is in line for a seismic retrofit too.

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Providence Mount St. Vincent adds ‘additional security measures’ after threat

December 23, 2021 12:20 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle police

We were forwarded an alert sent by Providence Mount St. Vincent to family members this morning, saying the campus was in “lockdown” because of an unspecified threat. We asked The Mount for comment/confirmation and just received this update, which we’re told was also provided to families:

This morning a verbal threat was made by a visitor toward a staff member at Providence Mount St. Vincent and we immediately called 9-1-1. No residents were in the vicinity of the incident. We have completed our assessment with the Seattle Police Department and they have released us from a brief lockdown status.

Following their assessment, we have no reason to believe there is any imminent threat to residents, patients, caregivers or ILC children on our campus.

The safety of our residents and this entire community is always our highest priority. As soon as we heard about this individual making threatening comments, we immediately launched our safety plan action steps. We are grateful for the quick response of our team and for the guidance from the SPD. We are following up on their recommendation to initiate measures that will ensure this individual is not allowed to return to our campus.

Additionally and as an added precaution, we are initiating additional security measures for the campus through the weekend.

No other details of the circumstances so far. (added) The Mount’s Molly Swain says in response to our followup question, “The person is known to the community, not a stranger who wandered in.”

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Here’s what’s up for the rest of your pre-holiday West Seattle Thursday

December 23, 2021 10:39 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Lincoln Park trail, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and Holiday Guide:

COOKIE-DONATION DROPOFFS: Until 3 pm, second day to drop off donated homemade cookies for The Christmas People. Dropoff location is West Seattle Coworking (6040 California SW).

PRE-HOLIDAY SALE CONTINUES: Today at Wyatt’s Jewelers (Westwood Village; WSB sponsor), 10% off engagement rings. Open until 6 pm.

MORE SHOPPING: Thunder Road Guitars (6400 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open until 6 pm tonight.

SANTA AT WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY (California/Fauntleroy; WSB sponsor) – Now until 1 pm today, last chance to see Santa at the supermarket!

HOLIDAY MUSIC AT WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY – Also at the grocery store, live holiday music – Alex Baird now until 1 pm, Gary Benson 2-4 pm.

MACHEL SPENCE ART: The local artist has a pop-up with her work – “original woodland scenes in jewelry, glass cloches & wall art” – at the Burien Farmers’ Market until 4 pm today. (Burien Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd)

WINTER WEATHER BRIEFING: Mayor Jenny Durkan and city department reps will brief the media at 12:30 pm on preparations for the upcoming cold (and possibly snowy) weather. We’re checking on whether this will be publicly viewable via Seattle Channel.

WINE FOR CHRISTMAS: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW) is open 5 pm-9 pm tonight, last wine-buying day before Christmas.

BINGO! Admiral Pub hosts West Seattle’s “sassiest bingo,” 7 pm. (2306 California SW)

‘WE’VE BATTLED MONSTERS BEFORE’: Second-to-last performance for the ArtsWest (WSB sponsor) musical – details and ticketing link here – 7:30 pm. Still a few tickets left as of this writing, (4711 California SW)

SHOP LATE: West Seattle Junction Hometown Holidays events wrap up with one more night to shop late! Among them, WSB sponsor Click! Design That Fits (4540 California SW) is open until 8 pm.

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WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: Christmas Day walk

December 23, 2021 9:48 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle parks | Wildlife

Thanks to Jon Anderson for the woodpecker photo. If you love birds, and will have free time on Christmas afternoon, one of your neighbors is organizing a bird walk in Lincoln Park, 1 pm to 3 pm Saturday. “No experience necessary; all levels of expertise are welcome!” says volunteer naturalist Merle, who sent the announcement. We’re mentioning it in case you miss it among all the holiday info in our calendar. Full details here, including where in the park to meet.

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Christmas Eve-Eve Thursday

December 23, 2021 6:03 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:03 AM Good morning! Last day before what will be at least a three-day weekend for many.

WEATHER

Showery with gusty south winds at times – the forecast doesn’t bring in that cold and possible snow for a couple more days.

BUSES, WATER TAXI, FERRIES

Metro is on its regular weekday schedule. Watch @kcmetrobus for word of trip cancellations. (Holiday plans: Tomorrow (Christmas Eve), Metro will be on a Sunday schedule; Christmas Day will be a regular Saturday schedule.)

Ferries and Water Taxi: WSF continues a two-boat schedule on the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth run. Check here for alerts/updates. The Water Taxi is on its regular schedule. (Holiday plan: No Water Taxi service Friday or Saturday.)

BRIDGES AND DETOUR ROUTES

639th morning without the West Seattle Bridge. Here are views of other bridges and routes:

Low Bridge: Automated enforcement cameras remain in use; restrictions are in effect 5 am-9 pm daily – except weekends; the bridge is open to all until 8 am Saturday and Sunday mornings. (Access applications are available here for some categories of drivers.)

The 1st Avenue South Bridge (map):

South Park Bridge:

West Marginal Way at Highland Park Way:

Highland Park Way/Holden:

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

Are movable bridges opening for vessels? The @SDOTBridges Twitter feed can tell you; 1st Ave. S. Bridge openings are also tweeted on @wsdot_traffic.

See all local traffic cams here; locally relevant cameras are also on this WSB page.

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

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