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WEST SEATTLE SCENE: New Alki art installation
February 26, 2022 10:54 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

The photo and report are from Bruce:

Fritz Johnston has created a new sculpture at the “Alki” rocks sign, at SW Admiral Way and 59th Ave SW. It replaces the white-painted tree that we used to decorate for holidays.

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WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 13 possibilities
February 26, 2022 6:34 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Underneath Luna/Anchor Park – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Welcome to the weekend! Here’s our list of what’s happening today/tonight:

LAST DAY FOR VACCINATION CLINIC: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, the city’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Neighborhood House High Point is open for its final day. Vaccinations and boosters available; appointments not required.

DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE BIRD WALKS: 9 am and 11 am, with a presentation inbetween. (4705 West Marginal Way SW)

CLEAN UP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! As reported Friday, one of your neighbors, Christi, suggests everybody get out and do a little cleanup today – even just in front of wherever you live.

POTTER CONSTRUCTION @ HOME SHOW: The Seattle Home Show is happening today through March 6 at the Lumen Field Event Center, and Potter Construction (WSB sponsor) is among the West Seattle companies participating. Show hours today are 10 am-6 pm.

LIVE MUSIC AT C & P COFFEE: 10:30 am-noon, Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). No cover.

FREE WEEKLY WRITERS’ GROUP: New participants welcome. 10:30 am – go here to register and to get the meeting address. More details are in our calendar listing.

LAST DAY FOR BED BATH & BEYOND: The store at Westwood Village is closing after today, according to what staff told us.

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Open to visitors noon-3 pm, as noted here. (2234 SW Orchard)

WINE TIME: Viscon Cellars‘ (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) tasting room is open 1-6 pm, for tasting or by-the-glass/by-the-bottle wine.

OPEN MIC: Go perform at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 6 pm!

BOOK EVENT WITH EMILY LEVESQUE: Local author (and astronomy professor) Emily Levesque will be at the HeartBeet Event Space (6032 California SW), hosted by Paper Boat Booksellers, 6:30 pm, to celebrate the paperback release of her book “The Last Stargazers.” Capacity is limited so register here ASAP if you want to go!

WEST END GIRLS: The monthly “drag extravaganza” at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) is tonight – 7 pm doors, 8 pm show. Go here for show info and ticket purchasing.

‘A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD’: Second night for Twelfth Night Productions‘ presentation of this whimsical musical, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW). Our calendar listing includes the ticket link.

Are we missing anything, for today/tonight or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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SPORTS: West Seattle High School girls’ basketball season ends with regional-playoffs loss
February 25, 2022 10:41 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

Congratulations to the West Seattle High School girls’ basketball team for a season that took them all the way to the regional playoffs. Unfortunately, that’s where it ended tonight, just one win short of qualifying for state. The Wildcats lost to Auburn, 56-52, in a regionals game played in Puyallup.

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THEATER: How to watch ArtsWest’s ‘Monsters of the American Cinema’ at home
February 25, 2022 9:33 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

(Short, silent trailer for ‘Monsters of the American Cinema’)
ArtsWest Playhouse (WSB sponsor) will open its next play soon – but first, you have the opportunity to watch its most-recent production without leaving home. “Monsters of the American Cinema,” by Christian St. Croix, is now available to stream whenever you want to watch it. ArtsWest describes the production – directed by and starring Lamar Legend and also starring Alexander Kilian – as “haunting and humorous.” You can support the playhouse by buying a ticket for as little as $15; they’ll throw in the popcorn (sent to your mailing address)! Start here; it’ll be available online through March 23rd.

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND: Vietnamese Cultural Center open for Saturday visits
February 25, 2022 8:05 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

The photos are from the Vietnamese Cultural Center (2234 SW Orchard) in West Seattle, during a recent visit by a group from the South Park Senior Center. The VCC is open for visitors on Saturdays, noon-3 pm, or by appointment for group visits like this one.

Haven’t visited the center? It’s been in operation since 2006; here’s some backstory.

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FOLLOWUP: Here’s what caused Westwood apartment fire
February 25, 2022 6:43 pm
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 |   West Seattle fires | West Seattle news

(Image courtesy Sebastian Myrick)

The Seattle Fire Department has finally released the cause of last Saturday morning’s apartment fire near Westwood Village (WSB coverage here). The fire that injured five people was ruled accidental, SFD spokesperson David Cuerpo told WSB today. Investigators believe it was sparked by a “malfunctioning appliance.” The official damage estimate was $200,000.

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SATURDAY: Community litter pickup – everywhere!
February 25, 2022 3:52 pm
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 |   Environment | How to help | West Seattle news

West Seattle resident Christi came up with an idea for a community-wide cleanup beyond the usual site-specific group gatherings. She’s circulated the idea on social media but wanted to be sure WSB readers knew about it too:

Let’s clean up YOUR neighborhood! Do what you can, with what you have, where you are~

What: Neighborhood Litter pickup
When: Saturday, Feb. 26, 9-11 [or a time of your choosing]
Where: YOU CHOOSE!

This is a community litter pickup event. Everyone that wants to participate is encouraged to spend two hours on Saturday, Feb. 26 picking up litter in your neighborhood, a block up, a block over, or wherever you feel the need.

No time, but want to participate? Just clean up in front of your house and against the sidewalk. Maybe extend it to the older neighbor next door. Your neighborhood is already clean, but you want to participate? Select your favorite restaurant or shopping area, go to their parking lot and pick up litter there. I am sure the business owners and employees would be thrilled! Your street is good (not two hours worth of picking), but your route to work always breaks your heart? Pick there! Everyone wants to live in a clean community.

I do firmly suggest you only go to sidewalk neighborhoods. It’s pretty dangerous otherwise. Meeting a friend for coffee then? Great! Enjoy your coffee and then stroll and pick up litter in that area. Kids have events at that time? Pick up the ball field – I bet others would join you as you set an example of responsibility; especially younger siblings of those playing. Dog needs a walk? They will enjoy a stroll and a sniff here and there while you pick up litter.

WARNING: You will feel good and will feel so happy when you next drive through that area! You may even want to pick up litter again!

If you decide to do this, consider sending us a pic so we can celebrate your efforts – thanks!

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ALMOST-SPRING CLEANING: West Seattle shredding/recycling event March 19
February 25, 2022 2:12 pm
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 |   Environment | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, March 2021)

On the last day of winter, you’ll be able to do some almost-spring cleaning by bringing shreddable paper and recyclable/reusable items to the next big West Seattle drop-off event! Here’s the announcement we received this afternoon:

Have stuff to recycle that doesn’t go in your cart? Bring it to the “Beyond the Cart” Community Reuse & Recycling Event on March 19th hosted by the West Seattle Chamber and the West Seattle Junction Association!

Saturday, March 19th
9 am-12 pm

South Seattle College
Entrance #1, 6000 16th Ave SW

ACCEPTED ITEMS:

§ Household batteries (no leaking or broken, tape ends)
§ Fluorescent tubes and bulbs (no broken bulbs, limit 4)
§ Small Electronics (TVs, computers, etc.)
§ Small Appliances (non-Freon (microwaves, toasters, etc.)
§ Paper for shredding (limit 4 boxes)
§ Styrofoam (Clean & Dry – remove labels and tape)
§ Clothing (shoes, pants, shirts, purses, belts)
§ Curtains and drapes
§ Small propane canisters (camp-stove size)

More information can be found here: seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/collection-and-disposal/recycling/beyond-the-cart

Thank you to Waste Management and Seattle Public Utilities for making this event possible!

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: More gunfire on the road
February 25, 2022 12:29 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

For the second time in less than a week, police are investigating a reported case of gunfire on the road. This happened after 7 pm last night. The victim said she was driving northbound on West Marginal Way – somewhere between the 4700 and 6800 blocks – when another driver began swerving and tailgating her. That driver then turned off its headlights, sped up to get closer to the victim’s vehicle, and someone in the car fired what the victim said were eight to nine shots. She drove home and called police. Officers counted “four fresh bullet holes” in her car and noted its rear tire had gone flat. The report says she “could not provide any details of the suspect vehicle, suspect(s), or motive.” If you saw anything, the case number is 22-047828.

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After almost 44 years, Illusions Hair Design ‘fading away into the sunset’
February 25, 2022 9:13 am
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news | West Seattle people

(WSB photo: Sue Lindblom at left with Nancy, Heather, Monica, Anna, Rita)

By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

“We’ve had a lot of fun – I believe it’s important to have a lot of fun, and laugh.”

That philosophy has propelled Sue Lindblom through almost 44 years of owning and operating the trailblazing West Seattle salon Illusions Hair Design (5619 California SW; longtime WSB sponsor). So much fun, she couldn’t bear to retire until now. Illusions has just announced it’s closing permanently at the end of May. (Read her full emailed announcement here.)

“I thought I’d retire at 65, or 67, or 68 … here I am, almost 74. But those numbers are just numbers.” This isn’t just her decision, her retirement. The entire Illusions team, with a collective century and a half at the salon, decided to call it a day, all planning to leave the hairstyling business. “It was just time – seemed like the right time for all of us.”

Lindblom has operated Illusions differently from most other salons. No tipping, for one. But that’s just part of it.

She was 30 when she and then-business partner Linda Rhoton opened Illusions Hair Design on June 1, 1978, ten years after she started in the business. She became sole owner when Rhoton had to retire early. “I didn’t think I’d be doing it this long.” A previous employer’s innovations inspired her. “I was managing that salon and started to think I could run one.” But it took a decade or so before she started “different ways of doing things.”

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Theater, music, more for your West Seattle Friday
February 25, 2022 8:32 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Thursday low tide at sunset, photographed by Jen Popp)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, inbox, and archives:

(added) POP-UP CLEANUP: Join Erik 10 am-noon at Gatewood Elementary (4320 SW Myrtle):

This is a family-friendly, leisurely clean starting at Gatewood’s front entrance courtyard on SW Myrtle. From there we’ll head around the perimeter of the block, hit the playground and also send folks out into the surrounding neighborhood.

Vests, gloves , buckets, and pickup sticks will be provided and we’ll transfer all the trash into Seattle Public Utilities bags for pickup.

Have a kid who needs service hours? Send ’em over and we’ll set them up! Come for as little or as much as you’d like, invite your family and friends as we make this a safer environment for our students and teachers as they return to school next week :)

I’ll be walking & cleaning too so if I miss you at the start time I’ll leave the supplies in the courtyard.

I can be reached at 206-852-9552

ONLINE OFFICE HOURS: City Councilmember Lisa Herbold‘s monthly “office hours” are 2-6 pm today – our calendar listing explains how to book part of that time.

AFTER-SCHOOL MAGIC LEAGUE: No school for many this week, but the Magic League is still in session 4-6 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW) – details in our calendar listing.

DJ NIGHT AT THE SPOT WEST SEATTLE: Friday night DJ’ing starts at 6 pm. (2920 SW Avalon Way)

CD RELEASE PARTY: Electric Mainline, with Margo Adrift and Wasabi Samba, at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm doors, 8 pm show.

‘A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD’: Opening night for Twelfth Night Productions‘ presentation of this whimsical musical, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW). Our calendar listing includes the ticket link.

(added) BASKETBALL: The West Seattle High School girls’ must-win regional-playoff game is tonight vs. Auburn HS at 8 pm, at Puyallup HS (105 7th St. SW),

WEST 5 ONLINE AUCTION CONCLUDES: When West 5 in The Junction announced its closure, there was mention of an auction. That auction is happening online through 8 pm tonight – go here to browse and/or bid.

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TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: February’s final Friday
February 25, 2022 6:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:03 AM: Good morning!

WEATHER

No snow. Today’s forecast suggests it’ll be the last sunny day for a while, with a high in the mid-to-upper 40s.

NO WEEKEND ALERTS

SDOT says nothing’s planned this weekend.

BUSES, WATER TAXI, FERRIES TODAY

Metro is on its regular weekday schedule, with one alert – construction work in the Westwood area will affect Routes 22 and 120 between 7 am and 3 pm today, and the southbound stop on Delridge north at Henderson will not be served. … Watch @kcmetrobus for word of reroutes/cancellations.

Water Taxi‘s on its regular schedule.

Ferries: WSF continues the two-boat schedule for Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth. Check here for alerts/updates.

BRIDGES AND DETOUR ROUTES

703rd morning without the West Seattle Bridge.

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.)

1st Avenue South Bridge:

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? Check the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed; 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 roads/paths/water? Text or call us (when you can do so safely) – 206-293-6302.

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‘We’re still hoping to open in mid-2022,’ bridge-work director tells West Seattle Transportation Coalition
February 24, 2022 9:48 pm
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 |   Transportation | West Seattle Bridge Safety Project | West Seattle news

By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

Don’t lose hope yet about the West Seattle Bridge reopening schedule.

Though the city has issued dire warnings of delays resulting from the ongoing concrete-drivers strike, SDOT’s program director Heather Marx offered a little optimism at tonight’s monthly meeting of the West Seattle Transportation Coalition.

She and City Council Transportation and Public Utilities Committee chair Alex Pedersen were the spotlight guests at the WSTC’s online meeting:

WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE UPDATES: Marx did not have specifics on the status of the strike. (The two sides met with a mediator today; here’s the union’s just-posted recap; added Friday, here’s the companies’ recap.) But she started by recapping the strike’s effects on the bridge project (as originally reported here), and what the city is doing to try to work around concrete’s unavailability as much as it can.

“We’re continuing to prioritize other (parts) of the work (but) there is a point where we can’t go any further without the concrete,” she stressed. They’re changed the way they’re staging the forms that are awaiting concrete so that once it’s ready, they’ll be ready. She reiterated that the project needs 245 yards of a specialized concrete mix, “more flowable and self-compacting.”

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ENVIRONMENTAL ALERT: Sewer overflow closes shoreline in Fauntleroy
February 24, 2022 7:25 pm
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 |   Environment | Fauntleroy | West Seattle news

Just received from Seattle Public Utilities:

A minor sewer overflow (less than 3,000 gallons) occurred near the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal earlier today (Thursday).

The cause of the overflow can be traced to a blockage in the line. That blockage has been mostly relieved, preventing any additional overflow.

Seattle Public Utilities staff are posting signs at Cove Park this evening that let people know the area is currently closed to water activities.

We’ll be collecting water samples in the morning to determine when the beach can safely reopen to water activities.

ADDED: Register says, “The blockage, which was in the sewer mainline, was caused by a large piece of wood and other debris that got caught around the piece of wood.”

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DEADLINE: Seattle Public Schools’ open-enrollment period for school choice
February 24, 2022 6:34 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

If you’re interested in registering your child(ren) at Seattle Public Schools other than the one(s) to which they’ve been assigned, a deadline is coming up next week – a local parent thought you might appreciate a reminder about this message from the district:

Open Enrollment for School Choice ends Monday, Feb. 28. If you are interested in applying, please do so now. School Choice applications are accepted through Tuesday, May 31, 2022, but are only eligible for priority tiebreakers if received during Open Enrollment. 

Every student in Seattle Public Schools is automatically assigned to their attendance area school, based on where they live. Families can also choose to apply to request that their student attend a different school through the Open Enrollment for School Choice process.

Reviewing Your Student’s 2022-23 School Assignment 

Next year’s school assignments are now available in the Assignment Lookup Tool. Your student’s school assignment may have changed due to new school boundaries and the opening of new schools. To view your student’s assignment, you will need their date of birth and student ID number. You can find your student’s student ID by contacting Admissions at 206-252-0760 or by logging in to your account on The Source. 

Please note: If your student is currently attending an option school or another school that is not their attendance area school by choice, they can continue at this school until the highest grade offered without having to apply during Open Enrollment again. 

Applying for Another School 

Before you can apply to another school, your student must be enrolled.  

If your student wants to apply to attend a school that is not their assigned school, you must submit a School Choice form. We encourage families to apply during the Open Enrollment period. Only forms submitted during Open Enrollment will receive tiebreakers. Applications received after Open Enrollment are prioritized based on the date the application is received.  

School Choice forms (are available now) online or at the John Stanford Center. More information and the forms are available on the School Choice page. 

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CORONAVIRUS: Last two days for city’s West Seattle vaccination clinic
February 24, 2022 4:18 pm
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 |   Coronavirus | High Point | West Seattle news

In case you’ve been procrastinating on a COVID-19 vaccination or booster shot, here’s your reminder that the city-run clinic in West Seattle is about to close. As announced two weeks ago, Friday and Saturday are the final days for the clinic at Neighborhood House High Point (6400 Sylvan Way SW). The clinic is scheduled to be open to walk-ins as well as those with appointments 4:30-7;30 pm Friday and 8:30 am-4:30 pm Saturday. The city also is closing its Rainier Beach clinic in early March.

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BIZNOTE: Alki Beach Pub remodeling closure
February 24, 2022 2:21 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news | WS beverages

The new owners of Alki Beach Pub (2722 Alki Avenue SW), who took over last November, have announced a temporary closure. Jackie Mallahan and Dan Mallahan emailed WSB with this announcement:

On Sunday, February 27th, Alki Beach Pub will be closing for a couple months for upgrades and renovations. We appreciate the continued support and look forward to welcoming everyone back late spring/early summer to our reimagined space! Much Love, Alki!

The temporary closure means that the west end of the beach business district will be a bit lonely for a while – east to west, the former Alki Cleaners space is still vacant, the No-Name Diner just closed (but has a “new concept” on the way), and the former Top Pot Doughnuts and the space next to it are still up for lease, as is the former J&J Public House space.

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DEVELOPMENT: Beach Drive demolition imminent
February 24, 2022 12:45 pm
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 |   Development | West Seattle news

Thanks to the texter who tipped us that the backhoe has arrived at that destined-for-demolition house, 4022 Beach Drive SW [map], a particularly visible spot because of its proximity to Weather Watch Park and La Rustica. Online records say the 107-year-old house, sold late last year for $925,000, will be replaced by four townhouses, each with a single-car garage. The 5,000-square-foot lot is zoned Lowrise 2. One other note of interest: The city’s Shaping Seattle map now includes information on how development projects are dealing with the Mandatory Housing Affordability requirement (either incorporating affordable unit[s] or paying a fee that the city will invest in affordable housing elsewhere); it shows that the developers of this project will be charged a $106,000 fee.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Why SSC was in shelter-in-place
February 24, 2022 11:17 am
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 |   Crime | Puget Ridge | West Seattle news

11:17 AM: Thanks for the tips. South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) is currently under “shelter in place,” according to an internal alert. Police were dispatched, according to radio exchanges, to a report of a robbery – an employee said someone stole “an air-conditioning nozzle” and when told to stop, implied they had a gun, though none was seen. They then headed out northbound. Police are in the area searching right now. (added) They’ve just given this description to dispatch: Black man, average build, 20-30 years old, red top, capri-type pants, slippers.

11:45 AM: The shelter-in-place has been lifted. No word of an arrest.

12:25 PM: We asked SSC for more info; here’s what we received from college spokesperson Ty Swenson:

Shortly after 11 a.m. on 2/24 a member of the South Seattle College custodial team made contact with an individual in a campus building who appeared to be trying to steal a vacuum hose. The custodial employee asked for the item back at which time the suspect threatened the employee and claimed to have a firearm. A firearm was not brandished.

The individual then left the building toward the Arboretum on the north end of campus. Campus security was contacted, at which time the security team sent out a “shelter in place” emergency message (at 11:11 a.m.), called police for assistance and evacuated individuals from the north end of campus.

Police arrived around 11:17 a.m. and performed a thorough search of the Arboretum area and north end of campus. The suspect was not located and after college security and police conferred, a decision was made to lift the shelter in place order at 11:31 a.m.

ADDED FRIDAY: One update – another change in description of what was stolen: It turned out to be a thermostat.

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West Seattle Transportation Coalition, Black History Month art class, and what else is up for your Thursday
February 24, 2022 10:53 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Sunrise, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: The RSVP deadline for today’s 11 am discussion/11:30 am business/11:45 am program meeting has passed so this is just a reminder if you already RSVP’d – if interested in future meetings, our calendar listing includes the contact email address.

(added) RAPIDRIDE CONSTRUCTION QUESTIONS? The monthly online “office hours” for the King County team working on RapidRide H Line construction are happening 5-6 pm tonight. Drop in at any time:

To join online, click the following link: Click here to join the meeting
To join by phone, call: 206-485-0017; Conference ID: 206 834 474#
To request interpretation services for these virtual events, please contact us before the meeting via phone, at 206-257-3079, or email us at rapidride@kingcounty.gov

FREE ART CLASS: Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association is presenting a free art class in observance of Black History Month, 5:45 pm online. Our calendar listing includes information about how to participate.

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: What’s up (or not) with the bridge and other city projects? The City Council’s Transportation Committee chair, Councilmember Alex Pedersen, is one of tonight’s guests. 6:30 pm online, all welcome. We don’t have tonight’s connection information yet, though, so check back here later – we’ll add it as soon as we get it. UPDATE: The info is now in our calendar listing.

KING COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COALITION: A community coalition working on issues related to Boeing Field meets tonight to present a community briefing on its work, 6:30 pm online. Register here for the participation link.

BOARD GAME NIGHT: 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (upstairs at 3727 California SW), drop in and play!

There’s more on our calendar!

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen electric cargo bike
February 24, 2022 9:51 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Sent by Kathy:

I want to report the theft of a 2018 Radwagon Electric Cargo Bike that was stolen from a storage area in my 6-foot fenced-in and locked backyard area on the alley between California and 42 Ave SW, between Dawson and Brandon. The only real distinguishing aspect to the bike is that it has has 2 hand-made saddle bags attached. We would appreciate any help in getting the bike back. Thank you!

Here’s what it looks like. The SPD case number is 22-904528.

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Still-winter Thursday watch
February 24, 2022 6:01 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:01 AM: Good morning!

WEATHER

As noted a few hours ago, snow has made another appearance this morning. But the forecast says it’ll get warmer today, into the 40s.

BUSES, WATER TAXI, FERRIES TODAY

Metro is on its regular weekday schedule. Watch @kcmetrobus for word of reroutes/cancellations.

Water Taxi‘s on its regular schedule.

Ferries: WSF continues the two-boat schedule for Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth. Check here for alerts/updates.

BRIDGES AND DETOUR ROUTES

702nd morning without the West Seattle Bridge.

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.)

1st Avenue South Bridge:

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? Check the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed; 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 roads/paths/water? Text or call us (when you can do so safely) – 206-293-6302.

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: More late-night light snow
February 24, 2022 1:10 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

Just noticed the forecast for “a slight chance of snow after midnight” has come true. The photo shows the scene up here in 300’+ Upper Fauntleroy. Very light snow right now; @WestSeaWX says the flurries may continue all night. Whatever falls is even less likely to stick around than our Monday night/Tuesday morning snow, as we’re on our way this time to a more-seasonal daytime high in the 40s.

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