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UPDATE: 1 to hospital, building damaged in California/Frontenac crash
March 13, 2022 11:48 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

11:48 AM: Thanks to Jana for the photo. Another texter says three drivers are involved in that collision in south Morgan Junction, at California/Frontenac. Avoid the area.

11:53 AM: Southbound California is blocked at the scene. Thanks to Troy for this photo looking north:

12:33 PM: SB California is still blocked. At the scene, we’re told one person was taken to the hospital. The building has some structural damage. One tow truck has arrived, so the street closure won’t last too much longer.

(Added: WSB photo)

12:50 PM: Side note, this building’s been hit by a driver before – in 2008, a pickup driver went into the salon space that’s just south of where a vehicle went in today.

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COUNTDOWN: 6 days to West Seattle recycle/reuse/shredding event
March 13, 2022 10:57 am
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 |   Environment | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, March 2021)

In case you need to do some sorting before the weekend’s out, we’re reminding you that six days are left until the year’s first free recycle/reuse/shredding event in West Seattle, next Saturday (March 19th), 9 am-noon in the north lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor). Here’s what you’ll be able to drop off:

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 here: seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/collection-and-disposal/recycling/beyond-the-cart

The event is co-presented again this year by the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the West Seattle Junction Association

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Preschool open house, pizza, beer, cookies, music, more for your West Seattle Sunday
March 13, 2022 6:34 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Daylight Saving Time is here! That means tonight’s sunset isn’t until 7:12 pm. Here’s what’s happening before then:

CHURCHES: Many West Seattle churches are continuing online services, with most resuming in-person too – here’s our weekly update on 20+ churches.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY GROUP RUN: 9 am from West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) with a post-run visit to Good Society (California/Lander) – details in our calendar listing.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Check here to find your nearest cookie-booth times and locations!

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, find fresh food – produce, meat, fish, cheese, beverages, baked goods, and prepared food – at the weekly WSFM (WSB sponsor). (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

PIZZA FUNDRAISER: 10:30 am-10 pm at MOD Pizza in Westwood Village (2800 SW Barton), order pizza and tell them you’re supporting Highline Premier Football Club. The code’s in our calendar listing.

BEST OF HANDS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Best of Hands Barrelhouse (7500 35th SW) is celebrating its third anniversary this week. New releases! Hours today are 2 pm-8 pm.

OPEN HOUSE @ A CHILD BECOMES PRESCHOOL: 2:30-4 pm, the whole family is invited to visit and find out about A Child Becomes Preschool (4320 SW Hill; WSB sponsor) at its Open House.

‘A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD’: According to the ticketing website, the final performance of Twelfth Night Productions‘ musical is sold out.

NEED FOOD? White Center Community Dinner Church serves a free meal (take-away available) at 5 pm Sundays at the Salvation Army Center in South Delridge (9050 16th SW).

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

SUNDAY NIGHT KARAOKE: New time, 9 pm to 1:30 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

Have an event to list on our calendar? We’re adding more daily – email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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10 years later, Greggette Guy’s murder remains unsolved
March 12, 2022 9:40 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

We didn’t want to let the night end before making note of this anniversary: 10 years have passed since the as-yet-unsolved murder of Greggette Guy.

On March 12, 2012, the 51-year-old Kent resident’s body was found in the water off Beach Drive, south of Cormorant Cove Park and the Harbor West condos. Ms. Guy was a former West Seattleite who police believe had come back for a walk the night before; her car was found parked at Emma Schmitz Overlook, a few blocks south of where she was found dead of what investigators eventually described as “severe wounds to the neck.” One week after her death, 75 people gathered for a vigil and walk along the Beach Drive shoreline, not just to remember her, but to also declare they would not let safety concerns scare them away from the shore.

Ms. Guy, mother of a daughter, was remembered for her devotion to Girl Scouting, and a tribute plaque was placed at a Scout camp in east King County, dedicated one year after her murder. We last mentioned the case two years after that, in 2015; what police told us then was the same thing they told us when we inquired this week – that the Greggette Guy murder case remains an “active and ongoing investigation.” If you have any information, the SPD Homicide Division tip line is 206-233-5000.

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WEST SEATTLE HISTORY: What’s next for the rescued Stone Cottage?
March 12, 2022 8:14 pm
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 |   West Seattle history | West Seattle news

(WSB photos by Patrick Sand)

By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

For the first time since its move from a redevelopment site, the Stone Cottage welcomed a crowd of visitors this morning. Historic Seattle is hosting events that spotlight recipients of its Preservation Awards, and the volunteer group that rescued the stone-studded beach bungalow is among them. So this morning – seven months after the specialty moving firm Nickel Bros towed it off its original site – more than three dozen people gathered at the Port of Seattle lot where the century-old house, up on blocks and behind fencing, awaits its future.

Three West Seattleites from Save The Stone Cottage LLC told its story. Entrepreneur John Bennett recapped its history, from how its quirky owner Eva Falk decided to cover it in rocks, to how local advocates first tried to buy it 20 years ago to the recent rescue operation.

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RETURNING: West Seattle Boat Swap set for next month
March 12, 2022 7:01 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS & Sports

Greg Whittaker of Mountain to Sound Outfitters (and Alki Kayak Tours) wants you to know early that M2SO will again host the West Seattle Boat Swap this spring. It’s set for 11 am-4 pm Saturday, April 23rd. It’s all about people-powered watercraft and gear: “Kayaks, canoes, SUPs, and other gear sitting in rafters and garages that can be put back into use.” As usual, it’ll be at M2SO’s store in The Triangle, 3602 SW Alaska. You can register as soon as you’re ready by going here.

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LAST CALL: Who do you think should win the 2022 Westside Awards?
March 12, 2022 4:48 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news | West Seattle people

One month after the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce announced nominations were open for the 2022 Westside Awards, the deadline is almost here – 5 pm Monday (March 14th). It’s easy to nominate a business/person/organization – just go here. The four categories are:

*Business of the Year
*Not for Profit of the Year
*Emerging Business of the Year
*Westsider of the Year

The winners will be honored at a May 10th breakfast event.

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FOLLOWUP: Girl Scout Cookies delivered for Cascadia Produce’s emergency food boxes
March 12, 2022 2:57 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news

Last month, we told you about West Seattleite-owned Cascadia Produce deciding to buy Girl Scout Cookies to include in the emergency food boxes they distribute with public funding. That was good news both for the Scouts and for people experiencing food insecurity. Today, we have an update on the effort, from one of the participating troops, 40171, via Holly Rikhof:

Way back in February – the beginning of Girl Scout cookie season – there was no doubt that we would be able to fulfill Cascadia Produce’s generous order of 2,000 boxes from all over Washington to be distributed via their Emergency Food Boxes.

Our troop (40171) was responsible for delivering 400 boxes of the 2,000 box order.

Of course, now we are feeling the crunch of the supply-chain shortages and shipping irregularities. Through perseverance and creative problem solving by the council product team and our local service unit, we were able to scrounge together the inventory necessary to fulfill the order. Despite the challenges, the final delivery happened Friday!

I’m attaching some pictures of our troop’s contribution, as well as the whole mountain of cookies Cascadia Produce purchased to support Girl Scouts while offering a sweet treat to clients.

Cookies are arriving in West Seattle (Samoas not until next week), and booths are open around West Seattle this weekend. Please support these kids that are working hard to reach their fundraising goals! Ask me what a cookie can do!

As we’ve been reminding you in our daily “what’s happening today” lists, you can find the locations and times of cookie booths by using this lookup. Sales are scheduled to continue through next weekend.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Garage burglary
March 12, 2022 1:03 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

From Mark in the 3400 block of 33rd SW:

We had a garage burglary Thursday night. Garage door was closed , but entry was apparently through unlocked side door. Stolen: a small propane heater and a black Rad Power Bike City 4. Second Rad left behind.

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WEST SEATTLE ART: New mural near entrance to Lincoln Park
March 12, 2022 11:02 am
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 |   West Seattle news | Wildlife | WS culture/arts

(WSB photo)

That’s artist Mike Dupille, who is painting a mural on a garage door in the 7100 block of Beach Drive SW, near the north entrance to the Lincoln Park shoreline – visible to people walking, biking, running, or rolling to and from the park. The mural will spotlight some of the wildlife who live in and near the park. The mural was commissioned by the garage’s owner, Sharon Best, who tells WSB, “This project serves three goals. The first is to allow me to use my small voice to help develop an appreciation of art in the community. The second is to provide one artist a little money he might not otherwise have at a time when arts funding is desperately lacking. The third is to highlight the place of parks as homes for wildlife in the community.” Dupille, who has a West Seattle studio, says he hopes to finish the mural next week, depending on how much the forecast rainy weather gets in the way.

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WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 18 notes!
March 12, 2022 7:06 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Bald Eagles at Lincoln Park, photographed by Tom Trulin)

Last day of Standard Time until fall! At 2 am Sunday, we “spring forward” an hour. Before then – here’s what’s happening:

ROAD-WORK ALERTS: Three for today. The sewer-pipe repairs on Beach Drive just north of Lowman Beach are scheduled to continue. Flaggers are assisting … In Highland Park, SDOT is building a natural-drainage system on SW Webster between 12th and 15th, 7:30 am-4 pm … And this morning, the eastbound ramp from Spokane Street to SB Highway 99 will be closed while SDOT repairs the lane divider.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Find local Scouts out selling cookies today – use the lookup.

CLEANUP: 10 am-noon, join Erik and friends for a pop-up cleanup in South Park; meet at Sea Mar (1040 S. Henderson):

This is a family-friendly, leisurely clean starting at Sea Mar Community Care Center in South Park. We’ll start cleaning on the upper campus and from there will send groups east to 14th towards other Sea Mar properties and the surrounding South Park neighborhoods depending on time and group size. Vests, gloves, buckets, and pickup sticks will be provided and we’ll transfer all the trash into Seattle Public Utilities bags for pickup. 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 community. I’ll be walking & cleaning too so if I miss you at the start time I’ll leave the supplies at the starting point. I can be reached at 206-852-9552 (Erik).

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.

VISIT THE STONE COTTAGE: 11 am-12:30 pm, presented by Historic Seattle. Advance registration required to get the meet-up location – check here to see if you can sign up at the last minute.

VACCINATION POP-UP: Noon-4 pm at the West Seattle YMCA (3622 SW Snoqualmie), with some room for walk-ins, as previewed here.

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

HUNT FOR SPRING; All-ages outdoor activities at The Heron’s Nest (4818 Puget Way), 1-4 pm.

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.

WHISKEY TASTINGS: Try Irish whiskeys at West Seattle Liquor and Wine (4714 42nd SW; WSB sponsor) 2-4 pm today.

2 SHOWS AT KENYON HALL: 2 pm and 7:30 pm, Dennis James returns to historic Kenyon Hall‘s Mighty Wurlitzer to accompany silent movies – details in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

NEW GALLERY’S GRAND OPENING: 4-7 pm, celebrate the grand opening of Lars Gesing‘s new gallery at 4413 42nd SW, as previewed here.

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

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: 7 pm, The Retromancers, Apart@theSeems, The New Relics. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD’: Final weekend 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.

DRAG SHOW: Tonight’s the night for Dolly Madison‘s show at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 9 pm.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE POGGIE: The Lumberjax play tonight, 9 pm. (4717 California SW)

Something to add, for today/tonight or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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UPDATE: House fire on 25th SW
March 12, 2022 5:33 am
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 |   West Seattle fires | West Seattle news | Westwood

(Added: WSB photos)

5:33 AM: Seattle Fire has a “full response” fighting what they describe as a “working fire” in a house in the 9200 block of 25th SW, just south of Westwood Village [map]. Updates to come.

5:49 AM: Firefighters have told dispatch that one person was in the house, and they’re calling the Red Cross to provide assistance to that displaced person.

5:53 AM: Our crew just spoke with the incident commander at the scene. The fire’s out; the house was considered a “derelict building.” SW Barton is blocked nearby because of the big response; they’re expecting to remain on scene another hour or so. No injuries.

6:03 AM: City files show 14 complaints filed regarding this house in the past four years, most recently last fall, complaining about “junk” on the property.

ADDED SATURDAY EVENING: SFD spokesperson David Cuerpo tells WSB the fire’s cause remains under investigation.

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CORONAVIRUS: What you need to know as masks become optional in most – but not all – indoor settings
March 11, 2022 10:12 pm
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 |   Coronavirus | West Seattle news

As of tomorrow (Saturday, March 12), the county and state indoor mask mandates are over. But that doesn’t mean masks are optional everywhere. Here’s the thumbnail reminder:

Also, Seattle Parks and Recreation said today that its mask requirement will stay in effect until April 4th – as explained here.

Plus, some businesses can and will choose to continue to require masks. Among them, Pegasus Book Exchange in The Junction. Eric emailed today to ask us to mention this: “For the time being, until we see the stats in a few weeks, we will be continuing to require customers and staff to wear masks in our shop.” Mashiko noted a similar sentiment via social media, saying they’re continuing to require masks at least a little while longer: “We just want to feel this out for few weeks before we tear off the bandaid.” Youngstown Coffee in Morgan Junction says it’s requesting masks but not requiring them. (Any other businesses/venues requiring/requesting masks, you’re welcome to email us so we can mention you too.)

Most masking may be over, but, officials stress, COVID-19 is not. Among them, King County Public Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin, who held a briefing/media Q&A session this morning – here’s what he said:

P.S. If you’re not vaccinated/boosted yet but thinking about it, the West Seattle YMCA (3622 SW Snoqualmie; WSB sponsor) has its next pop-up clinic tomorrow.

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READER REPORT: Fire at Longfellow P-Patch shed
March 11, 2022 8:05 pm
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 |   West Seattle fires | West Seattle news | Westwood

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Thanks to Liz for the photos and report on a fire at the Longfellow Creek P-Patch, just east of Chief Sealth International High School. She emailed to say, “I first noticed something going on when driving east on Thistle St. around 2:30 pm. There were fire trucks and an ambulance parked on the north side of the road with lights flashing but couldn’t stop to investigate further. Then around 4pm I walked my dog through the P-Patch and took the attached photos of the damage.”

We checked with Seattle Fire, which could only tell us that a shed was damaged, and that no injuries were reported. Our later check of this week’s SFD dispatch logs shows this was the fourth day in a row that they were dispatched to that area – Thursday’s call around 4 pm was classified as an “encampment fire,” while the Wednesday response around 11:30 am was labeled a “shed fire,” and Tuesday’s response just before noon was not logged with a specific type of fire. Like other P-Patches, this one is tended by volunteers.

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WEST SEATTLE SCENE: Launch party for Elise Hooper’s book ‘Angels of the Pacific’
March 11, 2022 7:06 pm
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 |   West Seattle books | West Seattle news

Happening now at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation (7141 California SW), West Seattle author Elise Hooper is introducing a hometown crowd to her fourth book, “Angels of the Pacific.” It’s a novel, but it will also educate you about World War II history, “set in the Philippines and inspired by the extraordinary true stories of World War II’s American Army and Navy nurses famously known as the Angels of Bataan and the unsung contributions of Filipinas of the resistance.”

At the event, Hooper is talking about the book, and you can also buy your copy from event hosts Paper Boat Booksellers. (If you don’t get to tonight’s celebration, you can still get signed copies at Paper Boat’s Morgan Junction store as well as at Pegasus Book Exchange in The Junction.) This is the fourth work of historical fiction authored by Hooper – you can find out about her other books on her website.

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Remembering Bear the kitten
March 11, 2022 5:53 pm
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 |   Obituaries | Pets | West Seattle news

We publish obituaries for free, and sometimes that means tributes to departed pets. The Dennis family loved their short-lived kitten Bear, and one of their younger members wrote this tribute for publication:

It is with great sadness that my sister and I announce the loss of our much-beloved kitten, Bear.

At just two years old, we were not surprised at his passing due to a tumor condition he had had since birth – but that hasn’t made this day any easier. He lived much longer than the vet thought he would after all. For this we are so grateful.

Of our three cats, Bear was the one who exuded character and then some! He was very wild by nature, yet so full of affection. We will forever remember his loving head butts, rubbing our noses and our legs, his paws touching our cheeks and his kitten-like kneading of our soft spots. He loved napping on his Special Person’s bed – and his Special Person’s Seahawks blanket in particular. He loved watching Strong Man videos. We cherished his company while we gardened in our backyard – one of his favorites of our activities.

He was always so painfully thin, but no less pleasant to stroke – his tail always ramrod straight up in the air in greeting. If he was wet and cold after coming in from outside, his loud plaintive meows announcing his return accompanied that characteristic tail. Our weakness for his cries also meant he always got what he wanted when he wanted it – wet treats, dry treats, bites of our meals, etc. We were helpless not to spoil him as we knew we wouldn’t have him long.

He loved and is survived by his two kitty-brothers. When we first got him and he was sickly and weak, he was so utterly amazed by the strength and grace of his middle brother CoCo. He aspired to jump just like CoCo to the bathroom sink for a drink. CoCo was so very affectionate with him and taught him everything he could when he wasn’t sweetly bathing or kissing him. They wrestled and rough housed quite often. From his oldest kitty-brother, Little Kitty – somewhat of an elderly grouch – Bear learned the importance of sticking up for himself!

Bear, we will miss your sweet habit of laying out in our driveway awaiting our return from errands. We will miss the way you – unlike any other cat in the universe – would willingly jump into the car to welcome us back home. You will always be our “little baguette.” We will forever hold you in our hearts.

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

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REAL ESTATE: West Seattle Junction’s city-landmark Campbell Building up for sale
March 11, 2022 4:41 pm
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 |   West Seattle history | West Seattle news

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Five years after local preservation advocates got two buildings in the heart of the West Seattle Junction designated as city landmarks, one of them is up for sale – the Campbell Building on the northeast corner of California/Alaska. A check of commercial real-estate listings shows the century-old brick-clad building went on the market Thursday for an asking price of $6 million. It’s a mixed-use building, with apartments and offices over business spaces, including the three currently occupied by Cupcake Royale, City Mouse, and Shanghai Hair Studio. Landmark designation does not necessarily guarantee preservation of a building; the listing for this one notes, “NC3P-95 Zoning allows a significant development opportunity for one of the most important corners in the Junction.” By vote of the city Landmarks Board in April 2017, the exterior of the building was declared a landmark, but not the interior; elsewhere in the city – Capitol Hill, for example – redevelopment projects have preserved historic facades at the bottom of new buildings. As reported in our 2017 coverage of the Campbell Building designation, the building’s been owned by the same family for almost 80 years, and they did not object to the designation. (Here’s the city document on the building’s landmark status.)

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BIZNOTES: New gallery’s grand opening; shop reopens; fitness studio’s change
March 11, 2022 2:20 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Three West Seattle business notes this afternoon:

GALLERY OPENING: Another special event this weekend – the grand opening of the Lars Gesing Fine Art Nature Images Gallery, 4-7 pm Saturday (March 12th) at 4413 42nd SW in The Junction.

(Photo courtesy Lars Gesing)

The artist explains, “I am an award-winning German-born, Seattle-based photographic artist specializing in luxury large-format residential and commercial art installations. By capturing the essence of our joy in nature, my artworks allow people to turn their space into a sanctuary.” He also describes his images as “a comfortable escape for your busy mind, a daily dose of happiness and positivity in your home or office.” After Saturday night’s event, Gesing says, his gallery will be open by appointment, and also on West Seattle Art Walk nights (second Thursdays) starting April 14th.

SHOP REOPENS: Inner Alchemy has reopened the Crystal Shop at 3043 California SW, according to proprietor Maari Falsetto, who says it’s open every Wednesday and Saturday, noon-4 pm. She also says Inner Alchemy is offering a Kundalini Yoga, Meditation and Gong Bath event every Sunday from 7 pm to 8:30 pm – find out more about it here.

FITNESS STUDIO’S CHANGE: StarCycle West Seattle (4532 42nd SW) has announced new ownership, and says that “we are in a complete rebuilding phase” – that includes offering discounts and free trials. The indoor-cycling franchise opened two and a half years ago in the Adell mixed-use building.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Another stolen pickup (update – found); charge filed in theft of delivery driver’s car; business break-in attempt
March 11, 2022 12:24 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Two auto-theft notes start West Seattle Crime Watch this morning, followed by a break-in attempt at an auto-repair business:

ANOTHER STOLEN PICKUP: In addition to the stolen work truck noted early this morning, we have word of another pickup theft, from Chad:

Unfortunately our truck was stolen sometime between Thursday evening and Friday morning from Fairmount Ave at Stevens.

It’s a black 1993 GMC Sierra stepside, license plate B72971Z

I’m reporting it to SPD now but would appreciate data if it’s spotted. She’s been in the family for almost 30 years and is loved!

(Update: Found!)

CHARGE FILED IN THEFT OF DELIVERY DRIVER’S CAR: The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged the suspect in a West Seattle car theft earlier this week. 43-year-old Mark A. Walker of Kent is accused of stealing a package-delivery worker’s car this past Monday night. Court documents say the driver left his 2005 Camry running while making a delivery near 24th/Holden, and while he was gone “for two minutes,” somebody jumped in and drove it away. His Apple AirPods were in the car and had a tracking feature, so he used that in addition to calling police. Less than an hour and a half later, officers spotted the stolen car being driven near Rainier/Walker. They followed it, attempted to pull it over, and finally caught up with the driver at a stoplight – at which point, they say, he took off again. Ten minutes later, police again spotted the car downtown, and this time were able to contact and arrest the driver, identified as Walker, who the charging documents say told police “I’m so high, man, I don’t even know what I was doing” and admitted to taking the car. He was booked into jail; prosecutors asked for $10,000 bail and the judge ordered $5,000, on which he’s still being held. The charging documents say he has one adult felony conviction, for theft, almost 20 years ago.

BUSINESS BREAK-IN ATTEMPT: Todd at Swedish Automotive (35th/Kenyon; WSB sponsor) reports a break-in attempt:

sometime overnight, someone tried to get into our back lot and wound up cutting a hole in our gate and tried cutting the locks, but were not successful. Fortunately, it doesn’t look like anything else was damaged and we are waiting for repairs now. Police report is filed and I just wanted to add this to the ever-growing list of crimes like this going on these days.

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Looking for a preschool? A Child Becomes open house on Sunday
March 11, 2022 11:41 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

If it’s almost preschool time for your child(ren), visit A Child Becomes Preschool (WSB sponsor) on Sunday. Here’s the invitation:

A Child Becomes Preschool would like to invite you to our upcoming Open House! No RSVP is required and children are welcome. Enjoy the opportunity to tour the classrooms and meet the teachers for next year. We’d love to have you drop by!

Sunday, March 13th
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
4320 SW Hill Street
Admiral District – West Seattle

* No RSVP needed!
* Face masks required while inside the school

About Our School:

Founded in 1989, A Child Becomes Preschool offers three part-time educational programs for students ages 2 ½-5 years old. Each program is age appropriate and supports the developmental needs of the students. Our self-developed curriculum is rooted in building strong emotional intelligence and social and emotional skills.
• Caterpillar – ages 2½-3. Two day a week program.
• Butterfly – ages 3-4. Choice of 3 or 4 day a week program.
• Sunbeam – ages 4-5. Choice of 4 or 5 day a week program.

Registration:

Applications are being accepted now for the 2022-23 school year beginning in September! For additional information about our admissions process, please visit our website at achildbecomes.org

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Book launch, tasting, grand opening, music, more for your West Seattle Friday
March 11, 2022 10:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

The weekend’s almost here! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Cookie booths continue – check here for local times/locations.

TASTING TIME @ WEST SEATTLE LIQUOR & WINE: 4-6 pm at West Seattle Liquor and Wine (4714 42nd SW; WSB sponsor), drop in to try French Beaujolais and Cremant d’Alsace.

OPENING NIGHT: As we reported earlier this week, it’s opening night for the cocktail bar Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), starting at 4 pm.

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

ELISE HOOPER’S BOOK LAUNCH: Join West Seattle author Elise Hooper to celebrate the launch of her fourth book, “Angels of the Pacific,” 7 pm at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation (7141 California SW) – doors open at 6:30.

SONGWRITERS’ SHOWCASE: Monthly musical event at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm.

AT THE SKYLARK: Live music with Lomon, Margo Adrift, & Monitor at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm.

‘A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD’: Third weekend starts 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.

Anything to add to our calendar? Email us – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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Brown water reported in Admiral
March 11, 2022 9:10 am
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 |   Utilities | West Seattle news

Just got a text from someone reporting brown water from the taps near 41st/Walker. No emergency outages reported on the Seattle Public Utilities map, nor recent nearby fires (hydrant use also can stir up the sediment – mostly rust – in the system).

Any time this happens at your residence/business, call SPU at 206-386-1800.

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TRAFFIC, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Friday notes + weekend alerts
March 11, 2022 6:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

8:51 AM: Busy morning for SFD. Texters mention an RV fire at 7th and Michigan, on the detour route to I-5, and there’s a fire-alarm call at a building on SW Avalon – no fire so far, just an alarm.

Earlier:

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6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, March 11th.

WEATHER

Clouds in the forecast, high near 50.

ROAD WORK TODAY & THIS WEEKEND

TODAY: As announced earlier this week, work is expected to start today, continuing into the weekend, to repair the leaky sewer line beneath Beach Drive north of Lowman Beach – a flagger will help with traffic. … Also today, SDOT crews will be back at 26th/Andover working “to revise the stop sign for the bike lane and add stop bars on the pavement for people driving and biking at that intersection.” (11:50 am update: We asked SDOT what exactly’s going to be done there. The reply: “The bike lane stop sign will be a smaller stop sign (18” instead of 30”), and it will be relocated to the right side of the bike turn lane, oriented facing northeast.”)

(Added) Commenters have mentioned utility work at 11th/Holden. (9:52 am update – just went through the area, clear now)

SATURDAY: Two more alerts from SDOT:

On Saturday, we’re building a natural drainage system (swale), on SW Webster St between 12th Ave SW and 15th Ave SW in the Highland Park neighborhood. This work is part of the Reconnect West Seattle Home Zone program and prioritized with the Highland Park community. We’ll complete this work between 7:30 AM and 4 PM on Saturday. This is a low-traffic street and we do not anticipate significant impacts to people traveling in the area, however, please expect construction activity and navigate the area with caution.

We’ll also be repairing the lane divider on SW Spokane St, near the SR 99 ramp entrance on Saturday morning. We’ll complete this work in three phases, with the first phase on Saturday from approximately 8 AM to 12 PM. During this work, we’ll need to close the eastbound ramp from SW Spokane St to southbound SR 99. If you are driving in the area, instead of taking the ramp to SR 99, please follow the posted detour on street-level to SR 99.

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

717th 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 by @wsdot_traffic.

All city traffic cams can be seen here; West Seattle and vicinity-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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