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PANDEMIC UPDATES: Weekly check-in #6, 8/15/2021
August 15, 2021 11:07 pm
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 |   Coronavirus | West Seattle news

Here’s our weekly roundup of local pandemic updates, starting with the newest local numbers.

KING COUNTY CUMULATIVE NUMBERS AS OF FRIDAY:

124,952 people have tested positive – 4,398 more than a week ago (4,416 in West Seattle, up 181)
6,916 people have been hospitalized – 142 more than a week ago (209 from West Seattle, up 4)
1,705 people have died – 17 more than a week ago (66 in West Seattle, up 1)

VACCINATION RATE:

76.2% of King County residents 12+ have completed their vaccine series (up .5% in the past week)

By West Seattle zip code:
98106 – 78.7%
98116 – 84.5%
98126 – 73.9%
98136 – 85.9%
98146 – 72.8%

(More COVID-related King County stats here)

PANDEMIC NEWS

Statewide situation – Here’s the big picture: “Prevalence is approaching levels last seen in the winter 2020 surge,” state health officials report.

Booster for some immunocompromised people: The state Health Department said this weekend that some people should get a third shot if they were vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna. Here’s the list of situations to which this applies, from the CDC website:

-Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood

-Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system

-Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system

-Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)

-Advanced or untreated HIV infection

-Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response

Vaccine mandates: In case you missed it, these were announced this past week for many state, city, and county employees.

WHERE TO GET TESTED IN WEST SEATTLE

The UW Medicine testing service at the Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex parking lot (2801 SW Thistle) continues to operate; you might have to wait a few days, though – the booking site shows, for example, that Monday and Tuesday slots are all booked. Meantime, the Curative testing kiosk at Don Armeni Boat Ramp (1222 Harbor SW) is also till operating. In addition, both West Seattle Walgreens stores are offering drive-up testing (35th/Morgan and 16th/Roxbury) – more info here.

NOT VACCINATED YET?

Go here to see where you can change that.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Yet more catalytic-converter theft
August 15, 2021 9:48 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

All of today’s West Seattle Crime Watch reader reports have been about catalytic-converter theft. Hours after we.published this report, two more arrived:

IN A STORE PARKING LOT: Greg says this happened to his Honda Element today in the Delridge Home Depot lot, which happens to be next to the police precinct serving West Seattle and South Park:

Somebody attempted to steal my cat converter while I was in Home Depot. I was parked in the south side of the parking lot facing the Southwest Precinct car park.

I was in the store for 20-30 minutes. When I came out I noticed a large gray Suburban with tinted windows blocking my parking spot and the car next to me.

I thought this was odd but my brain didn’t really register what was happening. I started heading that way and the thieves were very calm in seeing my approach.

The driver was a white female, mid 30’s, dirty blonde hair; she turned to her accomplice, a man, mid 30’s, dark black hair, possibly Hispanic, and through the window of their car I saw him shove something in the back seat of their car, jump in the front and they drove away.

They were not driving super fast and surprisingly were not rushing to get out of there. It wasn’t until I started my car and the engine sounded like a motorcycle that I realized they had almost cut one side of my cat away when I inspected further. I found the Sawzall blade embedded on one side of my cat and provided that to the police.

This was 3 pm in a full parking lot. The lesson here is to park in the center stack with cars facing you and on either side because they were able to box in my car to hide their attempted crime, because I was parked along the perimeter.

The police responded quickly and took an incident report and contacted the Home Depot supervisor for the (video) of the attempt.

IN AN APARTMENT GARAGE: Reported by John: “Just to add to the pile of reports, the catalytic converter on my Prius was stolen sometime early in the morning on Thursday from the locked garage in my apartment building (4730ca in the Junction).”

STATS NOTE: According to this July news release from State Farm Insurance, Washington is #4 in catalytic-converter theft. The number of claims it’s received nationwide has tripled.

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NEXT WEEKEND: Delridge Grocery Co-op teaches you how to can
August 15, 2021 8:32 pm
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 |   Delridge | West Seattle news | West Seattle online

(Photo courtesy Delridge Grocery Co-op)

Whether you’re a grower or a shopper – or both – you know we’re at that point in the summer that you might call Peak Produce. Perfect time to learn how to can. The Delridge Grocery Co-op is offering an online class next weekend. Here’s the announcement:

Get ready for preserving the tastes of summer to use during the gray Seattle winter with an online Fall Canning Class hosted by the Delridge Grocery Co-op on August 21 at 5 pm (next Saturday). The class covers water-bath canning techniques that are applicable to preserving other fruit into jams and jellies, most tomatoes, pickles, chutneys, and more.

If canning fruit jams, tomatoes, or pickles has always seemed daunting, this introductory class is just for you. Kerri Cacciata (DGC Board Treasurer, Tilth Alliance Market Programs Director, and all-around canning badass) will guide you through the basics of water bath canning with this 1.5-hour class. You’ll get a start-to-finish processing demo, recipes and tips, and time for questions.

Kerri’s demonstration will focus on making peach jam, using a 10-pound box of “freestone” peach seconds from Collins Family Orchards in Selah. These peach seconds come slightly bruised or very ripe, and they’re ideal for processing into jam, sauce, beverages, baked goods, or freezing for smoothies. If peaches aren’t your jam, the DGC is also offering 10 pounds of stewing tomatoes and 10 pounds of green beans from Wright Brothers Farm in Ferndale.

The online zoom class (register here) costs $20 and takes place at 5 pm that afternoon (8/21). The class is available for everyone, but DGC owner-members will receive a 50% discount. The 10-pound boxes of peaches, tomatoes, and green beans are priced at $24.99 and can be picked up at the DGC (5444 Delridge Way SW) on Saturday morning (8/21).

P.S. DGC continues with three-days-a-week operations at its storefront, 5444 Delridge Way SW – 3-7 pm Fridays, 9:30 am-1:30 pm Satureays, 11 am-3 pm Sundays. You don’t have to be a member to shop there, but if you’re interested in membership – go here.

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NEXT WEEKEND: ‘Flutes in the Forest’ returns (UPDATE, CANCELED)
August 15, 2021 6:58 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle parks | WS culture/arts

FRIDAY UPDATE: The performance has been canceled because of illness – watch for a new date.

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Twice this summer, local musicians have serenaded Schmitz Park visitors with free “Flutes in the Forest” concerts – the video above is from the second one earlier this month. Next Saturday, you’re invited to the third one. From organizers’ announcement:

The JBC Flute Trio (Jennie Goldberg, Barb Cotton, and Carolyn Hoppe-Denend) will play an hour of flute trios including favorites from concert #1.

Saturday, August 21, 2021 – 2:30 PM

Bring your own chair or blanket. Invite your friends and family! Bring a picnic. Feel free to come and go.

On concert day, you’re advised to enter Schmitz Park from Admiral/Stevens.

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VIDEO: Human-powered parade on day 2 of Alki Beach Pride 2021
August 15, 2021 4:35 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news | West Seattle people

What a day for pup-watching as well as people-watching at the beach. Just after 1 pm, the second major parade of Alki Beach Pride 2021 took off eastbound from Statue of Liberty Plaza – this one, people-powered:

The people who powered it most of all – ABP organizers Stacy and Jolie Bass-Walden:

This is the seventh year for ABP – usually a giant beach party until the pandemic forced some changes last year and this year (here’s the full schedule).

Not too late to be part of it – the outdoor movie “But I’m a Cheerleader” screens at Alki Playground starting at 8:15 pm. (Our coverage of some of yesterday’s events is here.)

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Another catalytic-converter theft
August 15, 2021 2:20 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

A texter reports their Prius’s catalytic converter was stolen early Saturday. The car was parked in a Harbor Avenue driveway near Seacrest, and the theft happened around 4:45 am.

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: On the run
August 15, 2021 11:55 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

Thanks to Mike Munson for the photo from Lincoln Park. Mike reports, “Shoulder to shoulder fishing this morning at Lincoln Park, just north of the pool. Saw several catches. The crowd has been building over the last week — run must be getting strong.” That’s the every-two-year pink-salmon run.

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Remembering Brick Ludington, 1948-2021
August 15, 2021 9:40 am
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 |   Obituaries | West Seattle news

The family of Brick Ludington is sharing this remembrance:

Brick (Harvey) Ludington was born in Seattle on March 26, 1948. He died January 14, 2021 in Carson City, Nevada.

He was a proud Vietnam Veteran! He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved to golf.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jan, daughter Bridgett (Barry) sons Shane (Huong) and Harvey (Dana). Grandchildren Brittany, Bryce, Brandon, Janet, Harvey, and Alexander. Great-granddaughter StellaRose. Brother Ron (Denise) sister Bonnie (Rick), and many nieces and nephews.

Brick graduated from Chief Sealth High School in 1966.

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to editor@westseattleblog.com)

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Here’s what awaits you on this West Seattle Sunday
August 15, 2021 6:34 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Sunday view of The Junction with the Farmers’ Market, looking south, photographed by Kent Rhodes earlier this month)

Good morning – here are notes for the hours ahead:

ROAD-WORK REMINDERS: SW Genesee is scheduled to be closed again today west of Delridge – we’ll check on that by 9 am (update: still closed), along with SW Avalon, which was bollixed by not-widely-announced paving work Saturday. (Update: No work on Avalon, fully open.) Meantime, the Highland Park Way/West Marginal intersection work is scheduled until 1 pm again today, and northbound 26th SW remains closed between Roxbury and Barton.

CHURCHES: Many are still streaming, in place of – or in addition to – in-person services. Here are the newest links for 20+ West Seattle churches’ services. (We’ll continue updating that list each Sunday for as long as a significant number continue streaming services.)

ULTIMATE FRISBEE PICKUP: 10 am at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th SW/SW Myrtle).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm on California between Oregon and Alaska. Scroll down the page at this link to find the vendor list and map for this week. (The market is a WSB sponsor.)

CLOTHES & FOOD DONATION DRIVE: 11 am-3 pm outside Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) – here’s what they are asking for.

ALKI BEACH PRIDE, DAY 2: Today’s big events include Pride-Out on the Water, kayaking/SUPing from Seacrest (1660 Harbor SW), 11:30 am … rolling/bicycling parade from Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki), 1 pm … vaccination clinic at the plaza 3-9 pm … outdoor movie at Alki Playground, 8:15 pm … full schedule here.

SUNDAY RUN CLUB: Noon at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) – info in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC @ C & P: Gary Benson performs 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

SUNDAY NIGHT KARAOKE: 8 pm to 1 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW; WSB sponsor).

SUNDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (4509 California SW), 8 pm and 9 pm sets.

Event listings welcome – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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UPDATE: Car-on-side crash at Alki/55th SW
August 14, 2021 11:28 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS breaking news

11:28 PM: Seattle Fire is sending a “rescue extrication” response to what’s described by the dispatcher as a “rollover” at 55th/Alki. Updates to come.

11:32 PM: Arriving units report a car on its side. The response is being downsized – apparently no major injuries.

11:52 PM: Added texted photos (thank you!). Texter reports road closed both ways.

ADDED SUNDAY MORNING: The call classification indicates a DUI investigation associated with the crash.

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SMOKE UPDATE: Cleaner air tonight
August 14, 2021 11:14 pm
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 |   Environment | Health | West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

(Photo tweeted by Aaron)

11:14 PM: Though tonight brought another pink-globe sunset, if you observed closely, you could see the smoke wasn’t as dense as last night – the sun was visible all the way until it “touched” the Olympics.

(Texted photo)

The air quality is better now, because the remaining smoke is “aloft” rather than down at ground level, according to the National Weather Service. So will tomorrow’s sunrise still be pink too?

(Saturday sunrise photo by Marc Milrod)

The NWS says, “Elevated smoke will continue across the area tonight, then decrease from the west on Sunday.”

1:03 AM: Orange-red moon again tonight – Monica Zaborac sent the photo:

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OUTAGE: Some parts of West Seattle report CenturyLink trouble
August 14, 2021 9:04 pm
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 |   Utilities | West Seattle news | West Seattle online

Internet-service outages are generally not as simple to quantify as oh, say, power and water, but we’ll mention them here when there are reports from multiple areas. Molly said CenturyLink is out atop Genesee Hill and that it appeared to be a wider outage; she’s had trouble getting through to CL by phone. The crowdsourced site DownDetector shows trouble, and we checked around on Twitter; others who say it’s out for them are in areas from Admiral to Lincoln Park. (We’re just east of LP and ours is fine.) Anyone else?

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VIDEO: Here’s how Alki Beach Pride 2021 began
August 14, 2021 7:11 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | West Seattle beaches | West Seattle news | West Seattle people

Smiles, waves, billowing flags, and honking horns kicked off this year’s Alki Beach Pride weekend – celebrating the LGBTQ+ community – with a car/motorcycle parade that left Jack Block Park shortly after noon. Even a classic fire truck!

Here’s our video of the entire parade as it headed onto Harbor Avenue SW, beach-bound:

After the parade, we headed uphill to The Admiral District, where the Rainbow City Band was serenading outdoor diners on restaurant row:

Day 1 festivities continue with parties at West Seattle Brewing and Alki Beach Pub; tomorrow includes a rolling/biking parade from Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza at 1 pm and an outdoor movie at 8:15 pm at Alki Playground – see the full schedule here. This is the 7th year for ABP, but as explained here, its roots go back much further.

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Highline Premier FC’s ‘Fill the Goal’ food drive
August 14, 2021 5:13 pm
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 |   High Point | How to help | West Seattle news

Still time to get over to Walt Hundley Playfield and add food donations to help Highline Premier FC “Fill the Goal”! It’s the soccer organization’s annual food drive and field day, with drills and games for kids:

The playfield is in High Point at 34th/Myrtle, and the event is on until 6.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Kayak stolen despite theftproofing attempt
August 14, 2021 3:26 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Received today from David in the Alki Point area:

I had a yellow and orange Necky Kayak and paddle stolen between 3 PM and 9 PM on Saturday 8-7.

I wanted to warn others to be on the lookout for people looking around their property.

The kayak had a cinderblock attached to it to discourage theft and they took that too. SO – probably not just one person is my guess. And probably a vehicle involved.

A police report has been filed,

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STONE COTTAGE MOVE: Extra day to bid on being part of it; plus, see the schedule for the big night
August 14, 2021 1:21 pm
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 |   West Seattle history | West Seattle news

(WSB photo)

If you’ve been considering bidding to be part of the historic Stone Cottage‘s move next week (late Tuesday/early Wednesday), you have extra time. The group that’s been working to preserve it, Save The Stone Cottage, has an update. They’ve also announced the timeline for the move. First, the auction reminder:

The stone-studded cottage at 1123 Harbor Ave SW has been a beloved and legendary landmark in West Seattle for 90 years. Threatened with demolition, the Stone Cottage has been saved by the community, and is going to be moved into storage the night of August 17.

The Save the Stone Cottage has extended the bidding deadline of the ‘First Mile’ Auction another 24 hours. This Auction offers fans of the Stone Cottage the opportunity to bid on five separate packages that epitomize moving the Stone Cottage:

Lead the Move — Ride in the Pilot Car
Launch the Convoy — Push The Blast-Off Button
Backseat Driver — Ride in the Moving Rig
Shadow the Convoy — Ride in the Sweeper Car
Wave-in the Convoy — Finish Line Checkered Flag

Prefer sleeping during the midnight move? Consider a ‘Buy The Mile’ per-foot donation for the haul route.

With this extension, the Save the Stone Cottage ‘First Mile’ Auction website will remain open for bids through 4 pm on Sunday, August 15. Highest bid winners will be notified of their status and specific move details beginning at 6 pm Sunday, August 15.

Visit The ‘First Mile’ Auction site to bid and start the fun. The ‘First Mile’ Auction site is hosted by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society and we are grateful for its auction expertise.

Save the Stone Cottage LLC has raised more than $82,000 of the $110,000 donation goal to execute a phased plan to rescue, relocate and restore the Stone Cottage. Donations are still being accepted through the website savethestonecottage.org and a GoFundMe charity account. The Southwest Seattle Historical Society, a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization, is serving as the fiscal sponsor of the Save the Stone Cottage Project. We appreciate its steadfast participation.

Now, here’s what you need to know if you’re planning on watching Tuesday night – first, the schedule:

Approximately 8 p.m.: Nickel Bros’ crew will maneuver the Stone Cottage from wooden cribbing piles onto oversized dollies, and connect them to the semi-truck.

11:30 p.m.: Special remarks by VIP’s at the Information area,

11:55 p.m.: VIP’s lead a countdown, then the ‘Big Go Button’ is pressed by the Save the Stone Cottage auction winner. Lights and fog will erupt from the Stone Cottage.

11:59 p.m.: Drivers and riders enter their convoy vehicles: Nickel Bros Truck Cab, Pilot Car, and Sweeper Car

12:05 a.m.: Nickel Bros truck pulls the Stone Cottage into the Harbor Avenue SW roadway and gets in line between the Pilot Car and the Sweeper Car.

12:15 a.m.: Stone Cottage convoy heads south on Harbor Avenue SW at parade speed – approx 5mph. The rolling convoy may stop to let vehicular traffic from cross street through.

By 1 a.m.: Nickel Bros truck pulls the Stone Cottage through the SW Florida Street gates while the Pilot Car and Sweeper Car turn around and head back to the starting point.

By 2 a.m.: Nickel Bros crew will have the Stone Cottage securely parked onto wooden piers in the Port of Seattle storage lot.

Some things you need to know regarding the route:

No public will be allowed in or near the Nickel Bros Stone Cottage work crew area on the west side of Harbor Ave at Maryland Place.

No public will be allowed within the driving roadway during the move.

No Parking will be allowed on the east side of Harbor Ave SW between the Don Armeni boat launch entrance and SW Florida Street.

SDOT and SPD are responsible for maintaining one-way vehicular flow along eastern side of Harbor Avenue SW during the move. .

Sidewalks along Harbor Avenue SW will provide great elevated viewing opportunities.

Two and a half years have passed since we first reported on local preservationists’ campaign to save the quirky little house after its site was bought by a developer.

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CLOSED: No Delridge wading pool today
August 14, 2021 12:31 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

The Delridge wading pool is closed today because of a staff shortage. Seattle Parks just tweeted that announcement. Lincoln Park wading pool remains open until 7, Highland Park spraypark until 8.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Avoid Avalon
August 14, 2021 12:21 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

Besides the SW Genesee closure we’ve been mentioning, there’s paving work on SW Avalon just north of Genesee. Traffic is being directed but it’s still jammed (backed up to Fauntleroy).

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Highland Park Improvement Club’s second post-fire Giant Garage Sale
August 14, 2021 11:13 am
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 |   Fun stuff to do | Highland Park | West Seattle news

(WSB photos)

Another way to show West Seattle pride – Highland Park Improvement Club merch! It’s part of what you’ll find outside HPIC (1116 SW Holden) today during the summer’s second Giant Garage Sale – happening outdoors, less than two months after the big fire that ravaged the historic building.

Just like any good Giant Garage Sale, sellers are offering a variety of stuff – with some helping out their hosts too:

Another way to support HPIC – have a drink:

The portable bar survived the fire and is set up again today for thirsty Giant Garage Sale’rs. As for the post-fire recovery, HPIC’s Kay Kirkpatrick tells us they’re still dealing with the insurance company. Fencing is the newest addition around the century-old building:

But as is evidenced again today, HPIC isn’t letting the fire damage push it out of its community-centered role – watch for other outdoor events while the summer/fall weather allows. (P.S. As a nonprofit, they’re also continuing to accept donations, here.)

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Alki gunfire
August 14, 2021 10:23 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news | West Seattle police

After reporting “two .40 cal handgun shots recorded at (2700 block 59th Avenue SW)” around 3 am, Edd “went outside this morning and (found) two shell casings on the ground.” He sent us photos of both; you can see one above. He had called police at the time, didn’t see anyone respond, but after calling them again about the casings this morning, he says the officer who responded to collect them as evidence said he was the original responder. No injury calls to that area overnight.

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Alki Beach Pride, HPIC Giant Garage Sale, Free Comic Book Day, food drives, more for your West Seattle Saturday
August 14, 2021 6:34 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Wandering Tattler, photographed by Matthew Olson)

Here’s what’s happening, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

TRAFFIC ALERTS: SW Genesee is closed west of Delridge Way … work continues into the early afternoon at the Highland Park Way/West Marginal intersection … northbound 26th SW remains closed between Roxbury and Barton.

YMCA JOB FAIR: Do work that matters! Get a job with the West Seattle YMCA (36th & Snoqualmie). which is hosting a job fair today, 10 am-1 pm, as previewed here. (Hiring bonuses!)

HPIC’S GIANT GARAGE SALE: Second of this summer’s monthly megasales – outdoors at Highland Park Improvement Club (12th and Holden), 10 am-3 pm.

LEMONADE FUNDRAISER: 10 am-2 pm, local girls are raising money for a trip to Costa Rica, selling lemonade, iced coffee, and treats again,, 42nd and Charlestown.

lAFAYETTE KINDERGARTEN PLAY DATE; Incoming kindergartener at Lafayette Elementary? Join other families for a play date at Hiawatha Playground (2700 California SW) at 10 am.

SOUTH DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: The new monthly market is open today, 11 am-3 pm, 9421 18th SW. See featured vendors here.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: Yes, the new West Seattle shop Tails To Astonish is participating: “We will be giving away free comics (limit 2 per person) as well as doing a 10% off discount on all our back issues, toys, and statues.” They’re open 11 am-7 pm at 4850 California SW.

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: 11 am-1 pm, help clean up the West Seattle Bridge bike trail! Info’s here.

FOOD DRIVE AT ADMIRAL CHURCH: 11 am-3 pm, outside the church at 4320 SW Hill – here’s what to bring.

ALKI BEACH PRIDE: The first day of this all-weekend celebration starts with the car and motorcycle parade from Jack Block Park (2130 Harbor SW) at noon. Other events today include volleyball training, a vaccination clinic (noon-7 pm at Alki Bathhouse), two bar parties, and the Rainbow City Band – see the full updated list here.

SOCCER FIELD DAY & FOOD DRIVE: 4-6 pm, the annual Highline Premier FC soccer field day and “fill the goal” food drive at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th SW & SW Myrtle) – even if you’re not joining in the field-day fun, stop by with food and/or money to donate!

CHEER FOR A LOCAL BAND: West Seattle’s own Aurora Avenue has made the finals in the ShoreLake Battle of the Bands, and you’re invited to be in Lake Forest Park tonight to cheer them on (“crowd enhusiasm” is a factor in judging!).

Finals start at 6:30 pm – open-air concert at Animal Acres Park (NE 178th and Brookside Blvd. – map). $5 admission.

WANDERERS BY TRADE: 8:30 pm, Bob Dylan cover band at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW),$10 cover.

DOLLY & THE DJ: Beach-party vibes tonight! 9 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW; WSB sponsor). P.S. Air conditioned!

More on our calendar – and if you have something for it, westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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SMOKE: Wondering when it will clear out?
August 13, 2021 9:34 pm
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 |   Environment | Health | West Seattle news

(Photo by James Bratsanos)

9:34 PM: Tonight, the sun didn’t set behind the Olympics – it set behind the smoke, well before it would have gotten to the point where the mountains become the western horizon. After a day of ever-thicker alert-level smoke, red dots are all over the air-quality map. Here’s what the National Weather Service says in its newest regional Forecast Discussion:

Surface smoke should gradually clear out Saturday, but pockets of poor air quality are likely to stick around. The skies will remain hazy through the rest of the weekend though as smoke at the upper levels is expected to stick around through Sunday.

(Photo by Gene Pavola)

The heat warning is still set to expire Saturday evening, and tomorrow’s temperature is only forecast to get into the 80s; Today’s official high was 91, down four degrees from Thursday.

10:21 PM: After the pink-red sun, the orange-red moon – another photo sent by Gene Pavola:

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UPDATE: Power outage in south West Seattle
August 13, 2021 5:25 pm
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 |   Utilities | West Seattle news

5:25 PM: Thanks for the tips. A “bang” was heard and then the power went out – we’re getting reports so far from the South Delridge area.

5:29 PM: A caller says there’s a wire down in trees by Delridge and Kenyon. The City Light map says more than 200 customers are out.

6:05 PM: The signal at 17th/Roxbury is out. Remember that a nonworking signal means an all-ways stop.

7 PM: Thanks for the tips. The outage hss just expanded to more than 2,000 customers.

8:49 PM: The map attributes the outage to unspecified “equipment failure.” We have a call out to their on-call media rep seeking further elaboration.

9:55 PM: Power’s back for almost everyone, though one of the original pockets – 50 customers – is still shown as out.If we don’t hear sooner, we’ll follow up f9r a more detailed explanation of the cause on Monday.

ADDED SATURDAY AFTERNOON: As of 3:30 pm Saturday, the map shows 59 customers still out, mostly in pockets along SW Roxbury. Here’s the screengrab for the record:

5:13 PM SATURDAY: Since then, everybody’s been reconnected.

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