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WEST SEATTLE SCENE: St. Patrick’s Day tradition endures
March 17, 2022 6:31 pm
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 |   Holidays | Seen around town | West Seattle news

Wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day if we didn’t go check on the legendary green stripe down the middle of 41st SW north of Admiral Way. We just went over to look and yes, it’s there. The mystery leprechaun(s) who maintain it may have run out of paint and/or time, though, as it appears decidedly faded north of a certain point near SW Walker, but fresh and bright to the south of that point.

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Another West Seattle change for Metro’s ‘service change’ Saturday
March 17, 2022 4:18 pm
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 |   Transportation | West Seattle news

4:18 PM: When Metro announced the plan for its next twice-yearly “service change” this Saturday (March 19th), the plan was for Saturday service on Route 125 to remain suspended. But Metro has just announced that instead, the 125 will resume Saturday service.

ADDED THURSDAY EVENING: We asked Metro why the last-minute change of heart, and spokesperson Jeff Switzer explained they’re still “fine-tuning” the service-change plan and won’t have final word until tomorrow afternoon.

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BIZNOTE: Happy 20th anniversary, Dream Dinners! Celebrate with deals
March 17, 2022 3:34 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Dream Dinners, “the original meal-kit company,” is 20 years old. The company’s had a West Seattle presence (longtime WSB sponsor) for almost that long. You’re invited to celebrate with special deals. Here’s the announcement:

Everyone knows the expression “time flies when you’re having fun,” and few know that better than Dream Dinners West Seattle owners Mark and Meghan Hogan, who have spent the past nearly three years providing delicious, time-saving meal kits to families in their local community.

In April 2019, Mark and Meghan Hogan purchased the Dream Dinners franchise store, which has been in West Seattle for 17 years, and are now celebrating the company’s exciting milestone 20th anniversary.

Dream Dinners is an innovative concept in meal prep that eliminates the stress of daily menu planning, grocery shopping, prep-work, and clean-up by moving the process out of home kitchens into specially equipped professional prep kitchens. Every item comes with complete cooking instructions and serving suggestions. Additional vegetables, side dishes and desserts are available for purchase to “round out” a meal, plus pre-prepped breakfast and lunch solutions, adding to the convenience of Dream Dinners as a one-stop shop.

Recently they had to pivot away from guests preparing their own meal kits, due to Covid regulations. They now prepare all the meal kits for their customers. Guests simply stop by the store curbside to pick up the pre-prepped meal kits.

To pay tribute to this exciting milestone, and to thank you for your support, Dream Dinners the Original Meal Kit Company will be celebrating by offering milestone savings to new Guests. Use the code: BIRTHDAY20 for $20 off a Starter Pack of 18 servings or BIRTHDAY40 for $40 off a standard order of 36 servings. (Start here.)

“We couldn’t be happier with our decision to open a Dream Dinners franchise,” said Meghan Hogan. “We are excited for what the next decade will bring.” Use the birthday codes on your first order to help you appreciate meal kit convenience and ease your dinnertime dilemmas. When you enjoy Dream Dinners, you help them celebrate a milestone 20th Anniversary.

Founded in 2002, Dream Dinners’ mission is to make gathering around the family table a cornerstone of daily life. Guests choose from seasonal, rotating monthly menus, with meal kits prepared from fresh ingredients then frozen until cooked. They are available in the continental United States at 69 locally owned and operated retail kitchens and on Door Dash Marketplace. Learn more at www.dreamdinners.com

LOCAL JOBS!

If you would like to be a part of Dream Dinners the Original Meal Kit Company and work with exceptional people, please contact us. We are accepting applications and resumes at this time. Email: westseattlewa@dreamdinners.com / Call or Text: 206.938.5999.

Dream Dinners West Seattle is headquartered on the outer east side of Jefferson Square, at 4701 41st SW.

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SEEN OFF WEST SEATTLE: Submarine, northbound
March 17, 2022 1:52 pm
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 |   Seen at sea | West Seattle news

Thanks for the photos! Another submarine sighting off Alki today, in the noon hour – above, Ted caught the submarine in the background, with swimmers in the foreground. Below, Mike‘s photo with a closer look:

It’s on the MarineTraffic.com tracker simply as “U.S. submarine,” currently off Whidbey Island and continuing northbound.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Another ‘distinctive van’ to watch for (update: found); 2 gunfire-on-the-road incidents; window-smashing followup
March 17, 2022 12:01 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Four notes in West Seattle Crime Watch so far today:

VAN STOLEN: A reader found the last “distinctive” van reported here – maybe you’ll be the one to spot Cindy‘s van (above). She emailed to report: “My ’94 Dodge Ram van has disappeared from the street behind my house. It was parked on 46th (near Erskine Way SW close to the Alaska Junction). It’s turquoise and VERY distinctive. License CCM1046.” 3/22 UPDATE: Found in SeaTac.

GUNFIRE ON THE ROAD, #1: Around 4 am, police say, someone fired a shot from “a silver-colored vehicle (that) was westbound” in the 2200 block of SW Thistle. No injuries or property damage but police report finding “evidence” (presumably at least one shell casing).

GUNFIRE ON THE ROAD, #2: This didn’t happen in West Seattle, but the targets were on their way here – the crew of Seattle Fire Department Ladder 4. From the SPD summary and our followup from SFD, here’s what happened: Around 2:15 am, the truck was headed to West Seattle from Belltown to backfill at a fire station while both WS-based ladder trucks were out on the Beach Drive house fire. While Ladder 4 was exiting the southbound Highway 99 tunnel, the police summary says, “the rear driver of the ladder truck heard 4 shots and whizzing noises going past the truck. A gray BMW sedan (no plate) then fled at a high rate of speed.” The truck was not hit, but police later found “evidence of a shooting” in the area.

WINDOW-SMASHING ATTACK: We mentioned this last night and promised to request the report narrative from SPD today. Here’s what it says: Police were called to Bellevue Rare Coins at California/Oregon at 3:18 pm Wednesday. The initial dispatch was that someone was “threatening employees with a gun” though none was seen, and “hitting windows.” Police were told the suspect had been in the store less than an hour earlier to sell some jewelry for about $300. He returned about 40 minutes later and angrily accused an employee of mistreating him because his bank allegedly refused the check. He allegedly spat in the employee’s face, then left the store, got a crowbar (not a bat as reported by a witness) from the van in which he had arrived, and smashed windows in the front and on the side of the shop. He then left in the van; someone got the plate, but the police summary says “it came back as a stolen vehicle.”

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Alki Community Council, St. Patrick’s Day, ArtsWest opening, more for the rest of your West Seattle Thursday
March 17, 2022 11:06 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Recent sunrise, photographed by Stewart L.)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Got a tip for where to celebrate? We have two for starters – Circa (2605 California SW) tells us, “One of our biggest days of the year. Full special menu, 3 Irish beers on tap & fun atmosphere. Dine in or take out.” … Also, Admiral Pub is hosting St. Patrick’s Day Bingo, 7 pm (2306 California SW).

BOARD GAME NIGHT: Come try something new at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), 6:30-10 pm.

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm online AND in-person (basement of Alki UCC, 6115 SW Hinds), agenda details and connection link in our calendar listing, all welcome.

OPENING NIGHT: ArtsWest‘s new play “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” opens tonight, 7:30 pm, in the theater at 4711 California SW. Tickets available here.

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

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HELPING SCHOOLS: From deals to donuts
March 17, 2022 9:00 am
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Three ways to help local schools this week:

THE BRIDGE SCHOOL: This cooperative elementary school (a WSB sponsor) is not only taking bids in an online auction all week, it’s inviting you to a live online auction at 6 pm Saturday, with a costume contest (prizes!) as well as bidding. The Bridge School promises, “Our auction includes a wonderful mix of items and experiences. You can bid on: gift certificates, homemade items, themed baskets, unique experiences, fantastic getaways, and more!” Get going right now by starting here.

FAUNTLEROY CHILDREN’S CENTER: Through Sunday, another online auction is supporting Fauntleroy Children’s Center. More than 160 items are up for bidding, thanks to FCC families and community. businesses. It’s the 35th annual auction for FCC and you can go here right now to be part of it.

KRISPY KREMES FOR MADISON MS: The Madison Middle School PTSA is raising money by selling Krispy Kreme donuts. Two ways to get in on it:

1. Pre-order a dozen freshly-baked, glazed doughnuts for $13, to be picked up in front of Madison Middle School on Friday, March 25, between 8:15-9:00 am and 3:45-4:30 pm.

2. Buy a “Digital Dozen” for $13. Digital gift cards will be delivered via email after the fundraiser ends to be redeemed ANY time at ANY Krispy Kreme location.

They’re taking orders through next Tuesday (March 22nd) – go here.

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TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, ROAD WORK, WEATHER: Welcome to Thursday
March 17, 2022 6:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Thursday, March 17th. (Spring starts at 8:33 am Sunday!)

WEATHER

Chance of more rain today, high near 50.

ROAD WORK:

The 35th/Findlay sewer work is expected to continue.

BUSES, WATER TAXI, FERRIES TODAY

Metro is on its regular weekday schedule. Watch @kcmetrobus for word of reroutes/cancellations. (NOTE: Saturday is Metro’s next “service change”; here’s our story with West Seattle changes.)

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

723rd 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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UPDATE: Fire at Beach Drive house ruled ‘accidental’
March 17, 2022 1:41 am
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 |   West Seattle fires | West Seattle news | WS breaking news

1:41 AM: Another big Seattle Fire dispatch – this time headed for a report of a possible fire at Beach Drive and Jacobsen Road. Updates to come.

(Added: Video sent by Ann)
1:44 AM: First crews on scene say smoke is visible from a house.

1:51 AM: The address is now the 4700 block of Beach Drive. “Water on the fire,” a firefighter just told his colleagues and dispatch. … And a minute later, they’ve reported the fire is under control.

1:54 AM: They’ve just checked the house’s basement and report smoke and flames there.

1:59 AM: They’ve also found fire “in the walls.” No word of injuries so far.

2:12 AM: The fire’s out; no one was inside, firefighters report. If the revised address on the SFD log is correct, this is the house just south of Emma Schmitz Overlook that was the former Quesnel’s Restaurant decades ago. It’s now on the books as a duplex.

2:28 AM: Some units are being dismissed. The cause is under investigation.

2:39 AM: Beach Drive Blog‘s photo confirms it is the former Quesnel’s.

3 AM: BDB now says it’s 4701 Beach Drive, not 4703 as logged by SFD. Meanwhile, we’ve added video above, sent by Ann.

10:08 AM: SFD spokesperson Kristin Tinsley tells WSB, “Fire investigators ruled the fire as ‘accidental,’ caused by electrical failure/overheating involving the refrigerator power supply or refrigerator itself; ignited nearby combustibles.”

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UPDATE: ‘Scenes of violence’ response in Highland Park, quickly canceled
March 16, 2022 9:58 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS breaking news

9:58 PM: A “scenes of violence” response is headed to the 7700 block of 13th SW in Highland Park. SFD dispatch has told its crews it’s a “report of people being attacked with a machete.” More info when we get it.

10:01 PM: Police are on scene and have told dispatch they’re looking to see if they can find any victims.

10:03 PM: “No patients,” SFD dispatch has just told their crews. They’ve canceled the response.

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WEST SEATTLE ART: Two more murals in The Junction
March 16, 2022 9:13 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

Two more murals to show you, if you haven’t seen them already:

FOGUE GALLERY: Art inside, and now art outside too! That new mural by Tyson Krank is now adorning the front of Fogue Gallery (4130 California SW; WSB sponsor). The tree shadow isn’t part of the art, but fits right in!

A bit further south:

COMPASS: Thanks to Mara Haveson from Compass Real Estate in The Junction for sending the photo of the huge mural recently completed behind her office and the adjacent building on the west side of the 4500 block of California SW. She says, “It was done by Glam Dusty, the same artist that did the mural on the coffee shop off 35th.” (That’s the recently restored Birdhouse mural.)

P.S. Both Fogue and Compass participate in the monthly West Seattle Art Walk – next one April 14th.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: 3 notes
March 16, 2022 6:59 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Two West Seattle Crime Watch/police notes:

BUSINESS VANDALISM: Multiple readers have reported window-smashing at Bellevue Rare Coins (California/Oregon) in The Junction this afternoon. One reported seeing it done by someone with a “baseball bat” who ran to a “tan van” that quickly sped away. We won’t have access to the report on this until tomorrow but will follow up.

CARS PROWLED: Via text:

Reporting our cars being broken into. Both on the driveway, both cars were unlocked. They took coins and a couple of designer sunglasses. Property was not damaged. 45th/Findlay.

THE SHOTGUN SHELL THAT WASN’T: If you follow SPD’s automated Tweets by Beat – automated tweets of call types/times/vicinities that are aggregated on our Crime Watch page and in several unrelated apps – you might have noticed some changes in call classifications. That led to a question sent to us this morning about a call labeled as “Found gun/shell casings” last night in the 4000 block of SW Alaska. We asked SPD about it; the reply: “This call came in as a report of a loose shotgun shell. Upon further investigation they determined the item was not, in fact, a shotgun shell and did not require police action.”

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‘Letter to West Seattle: Please stop yelling at kids’ special-ed bus’
March 16, 2022 5:13 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle people

Sent by Sarah, who sent this note under that heading, while explaining, “Just recently I have experienced several instances of road rage outside my home while getting my two children onto the Special Education Bus. People don’t understand how this system works and the buses are not all marked as Special Education. There are several contributing factors, including, no buses during COVID, reduced bus access for K-5 students forcing caregivers to drive children and be on the road with Special Education Buses.” Here’s her request to the community:

To Fellow Neighbors:

The key differences in how traditional large yellow buses operate vs smaller residential Special Education Buses operate.

First, children ride Special Education Buses for a number of reasons, some are physical and some are neurodivergent. For my family, we have two of our three children riding the Special Education bus and one fits into each category.

These buses are equipped with special seat belts and seats to ensure the safety of all the children; caregivers are REQUIRED to enter the bus and physically buckle the child into and out of the seat each day. The bus drivers are not allowed to do this, and due to certain circumstances, it may require more time to ensure the child is safely secured in the bus. I would very much like to remind impatient drivers that honking and yelling at the caregivers, driver, and kids does not make this process go any faster and instead can prolong the experience and induce feelings of fear, shame, and frustration for all involved.

There are also times that caregivers must pass on information crucial to a successful transfer to the school or for after-school pickup to the driver. This quick check-in typically occurs after the child is secured into the seat. This is not idle chit-chat, so please be patient.

Due to the fact that these buses serve several families each morning for the same school and each child can experience a range in how their day is going both physically and emotionally, it is not possible to have a set pickup and drop-off schedule. Therefore caregivers have children prepared before the bus arrives, most children utilizing this service cannot sit out and safely wait for the bus.

Options….?

It is possible on a residential road to turn around if you are stuck behind or in front of a bus that needs that extra time and go down another side street. I know this my be an inconvenience, but please know that the caregivers, children, and bus drivers understand. Please, refrain from honking, yelling, or driving up onto the curb. It scares the kids, they don’t understand what is happening and it is emotionally harmful to everyone involved.

Thank you, West Seattle Neighbors! (Here) is a helpful article with some graphics and other helpful tips about school bus safety, including things are camera and ticketing.

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FOLLOWUP: Next step in Seattle Parks’ study of tennis and pickleball
March 16, 2022 2:43 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle parks | WS & Sports

(Reader photo, 2021)

Back in January, Seattle Parks launched a survey to find out about pickleball and tennis usage. Next step, as announced today, an online meeting:

Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking input from tennis and pickleball players on how we can best support the growth of pickleball. Please join us online on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. To register visit zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsf-2rrTwqE9bpE6f9JbwvhTUl7WUYt3RW

This online event is part of the 2021-2022 Pickleball Study funded by the Seattle Park District. The project team will use the input from our community survey, the project advisory committee, and community meetings to recommend revisions to our dual-striping practices, evaluate standards for dual-striping, and draft a list of potential sites for dedicated pickleball. The team looks forward to presenting pickleball study work, input to date, and next steps at this meeting. Thank you to the over 3,300 people that responded earlier this year to our pickleball survey. Please continue your involvement and join us at this meeting to learn more and provide input.

An advisory committee is meeting throughout the study and additional community engagement will include one additional public meeting.

To find out more about the study and to subscribe to updates please visit seattle.gov/parks/about-us/projects/2021-2022-outdoor-pickleball-study or contact Oliver Bazinet at oliver.bazinet@seattle.gov.

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You asked, so we asked: What’s ahead for West Seattle’s Water Taxi
March 16, 2022 1:21 pm
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 |   King County Water Taxi | Transportation | West Seattle news

(WSB Tuesday photo, Water Taxi dock at Seacrest)

Karen emailed to ask if Metro had announced plans for spring/summer-season changes on the West Seattle Water Taxi schedule, so we inquired. You might recall that the pre-pandemic routine was for the WT to go weekdays-only through late fall, winter, and early spring, but this year, after public clamor because of the West Seattle Bridge closure, the service has continued in 7-days-a-week mode, though the shuttle buses are on reduced schedules. Metro spokesperson Al Sanders tells WSB, “The West Seattle Water Taxi will begin its summer schedule on April 21. The only change from the current winter schedule will be the addition of late-night departures on Fridays and Saturdays.” Will the shuttle schedule ramp back up? Sanders says that’s not decided yet, “Summer shuttle schedule is also TBD. Marine (Division) is waiting to hear back from Service Planning on if their contracted service provider will be able to expand the current schedule.”

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UPDATE: Another fire at Longfellow Creek P-Patch shed, and how to help the gardeners
March 16, 2022 11:28 am
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 |   Gardening | West Seattle fires | West Seattle news

11:28 AM: SPD and SFD are investigating after another fire at the Longfellow Creek P-Patch shed at SW Thistle/25th SW. We were passing by when we saw Engine 11’s crew, and the smoke, around 10:20 am, and pulled over to see what was happening. Firefighters were extinguishing what had been major flames. This is the third fire at the shed in the past week; here’s our report from last Friday.

Even before this morning’s fire, we were planning to publish a followup today, after hearing from Christina, one of the P-Patch gardeners, who told us via email, “We lost a lot of tools and equipment in the fire and through repeated acts of vandalism and theft. We are hoping to replace that lost equipment and are looking for donations of shovels, rakes, pruners, a gas-powered lawn mower, hoses, or wheelbarrows.” She adds, “We are community gardeners and donate fresh produce regularly to the West Seattle Food Bank as well.” If you can help, donations are being coordinated by Kristin, at kadams2517@gmail.com. Meantime, we’ll be following up the the fire investigation.

ADDED WEDNESDAY NIGHT: We still haven’t heard back from SFD regarding the fire’s cause. Since the P-Patch, while managed and gardened by community volunteers, is on city land, we asked the city Department of Neighborhoods, which manages the P-Patch program, about the situation. Here’s the response from spokesperson Sam Read:

We are devastated to hear of another fire at the Longfellow Creek P-Patch. We share in the community’s grief and frustration and our P-Patch staff are working closely with the garden community and City partners.

The shed is not considered city owned, but rather managed and funded by community with occasional support and guidance from P-Patch staff. As such, the gardeners will need to come together to fund any rebuild or repairs.

P-Patch staff are coordinating with Seattle Parks and Recreation on developing a plan to remove garbage and cut trees from the area. In addition, P-Patch staff are coordinating with Seattle Police Department around these incidents. The Southwest Precinct’s Crime Prevention Coordinator has offered to work directly with our staff to organize a personal safety training for Long Fellow Creek Gardeners if there’s a collective interest.

ADDED THURSDAY MORNING: SFD tells WSB the fire”was ruled as ‘incendiary’ (intentionally set). Information was provided to the Seattle Police Department for follow-up. The shed was heavily damaged by fire, and partially collapsed.”

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Ferry-dock project, parenting advice, theater, more for your West Seattle Wednesday
March 16, 2022 10:39 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

Busy day/night ahead:

(Thanks to Troop 41169 for the pic from Tuesday’s cookie booth at Westwood Village QFC)

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Last five days for cookie season, with more booths this afternoon/evening in West Seattle – check the lookup for the location/time of one near you.

PURIM CARNIVAL: Kol HaNeshamah invites the community to a Purim Carnival at Camp Long‘s east picnic shelter (5200 35th SW), 4-5:30 pm – schedule of events is in our calendar listing.

FAUNTLEROY FERRY DOCK PROJECT: The Community Advisory Group‘s second meeting about potential alternatives for the dock/terminal replacement – current site? another site? same size? larger? etc. – is online tonight, 6-8 pm. Go here to register to watch. Here’s our coverage of the previous meeting two weeks ago.

TEACHING TEENS ABOUT CONSENT: The West Seattle High School PTSA welcomes all parents to its online meeting at 7 pm including a talk with a parenting educator about “Consent Etc.” More information, and the registration link, can be found in our calendar listing.

SAY GAY SEATTLE POSTCARD WRITING: Local advocates are gathering at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) tonight, 7-8:30 pm, to write postcards to Florida’s governor protesting that state’s new “Don’t Say Gay” law.

THEATER PREVIEW: “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” opens tomorrow at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) and you can see the preview performance tonight at a discount, 7:30 pm – get ticket(s) here.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Something for our calendar? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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LIBRARIES: More hours/days to be restored – here’s what’s planned at West Seattle branches
March 16, 2022 9:40 am
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 |   West Seattle libraries | West Seattle news

The Seattle Public Library plans to add back more hours/days of operation, starting two weeks from today, on March 30th. From the announcement, here’s what the new days/hours will be at the four branches in West Seattle:

Delridge Branch, 5423 Delridge Way SW
-1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays

High Point Branch, 3411 SW Raymond St.
-1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays

Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. SW
-10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays

West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave. SW
-10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays

You can compare to current hours/days by going here.

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TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER, ROAD WORK: Wednesday watch
March 16, 2022 6:02 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:02 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, March 16th. (Spring arrives 8:33 am Sunday!)

WEATHER

Some sunshine in the forecast, high in the 50s.

ROAD WORK:

As reported here, a sewer-repair project is happening on 35th SW near Findlay.

BUSES, WATER TAXI, FERRIES TODAY

Metro is on its regular weekday schedule. Watch @kcmetrobus for word of reroutes/cancellations. (NOTE: Saturday is Metro’s next “service change”; here’s our story with West Seattle changes.)

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

722nd 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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UKRAINE: Sisters organizing help from West Seattle
March 15, 2022 9:37 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle people

Three weeks into the Russian invasion, the Ukrainian people continue to fight. A West Seattle woman and her sister, who made it out just as the fighting began, are hoping you can help their homeland.

Kateryna Bakay is proprietor of Bend & Stretch Physical Therapy. She came to the U.S. as an exchange student in 2000 and has been in Seattle since 2010, West Seattle since 2015. Her sister Daria lived in Kyiv, the besieged Ukrainian capital, but has been here since March 1st. Katerina explains that her sister arrived “after 6 days of driving through bombings and artillery shootings. She crossed the Hungarian border by foot (could not take her car) and then her friends drove her to Poland, from where she flew to Seattle.”

They are staying in close touch with family and friends in Kyiv, as circumstances there became increasingly desperate, with food and supply shortages: “Some homes have lost heat so people are bundled up with blankets as it’s cold in Ukraine right now. Children are crying as they don’t understand what’s happening and parents are trying to normalize the situation by taking kids outside during non-curfew hours.”

They are raising money to get help to people back home: “The money we are raising will be used to sponsor local volunteer organizations that are on the ground in major cities in Ukraine, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Kherson, where people are distributing food and water to old folks who are not able to leave their houses. Another organization is helping local military personnel with basic medical supplies, such as tourniquets and bulletproof vests.” If you can donate, they have a crowdfunding page here.

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Seattle Preschool Program expanding in West Seattle
March 15, 2022 8:45 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Eight years ago, a contingent of city leaders visited High Point to announce their plan to ask voters to approve taxpayer funding to create the Seattle Preschool Program. At that event, the aspiration was to serve “2,000 children in 100 classrooms by 2018.” The program is moving a little slower than that, arriving at 2,000 kids this year, but continuing to grow. Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Department of Education and Early Learning director Dr. Dwane Chappelle announced seven more classrooms and room for 144 more kids next year, bringing enrollment to 2,144, and aiming for 2,500 by 2026. Funding now comes from an expanded levy that also includes college funding, 2018’s Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise levy, and enables free tuition for many families. One of the expansion classrooms next year will be at a site that’s already part of the SPP, the Refugee and Immigrant Family Center Bilingual Preschool on Delridge.

Today’s announcement also served as a reminder that applications are open for next school year – you can go here to find out about locations and applications. If you need language assistance, you also can call 206-386-1050 or email preschool@seattle.gov.

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UTILITY-WORK ALERT: Sewer repairs on 35th SW
March 15, 2022 7:38 pm
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That metal plate marks the spot where Seattle Public Utilities crews have started work on sewer-line repairs that could last up to three weeks. It’s on 35th SW near SW Findlay (map). SPU sent belated word of the work today; here’s the notice, which describes the work as “part of a citywide
sewer rehabilitation effort.”

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WEDNESDAY: Kol HaNeshamah’s Purim Carnival @ Camp Long
March 15, 2022 6:50 pm
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

West Seattle synagogue Kol HaNeshamah is inviting the community to a fun celebration of the Purim holiday tomorrow (Wednesday, March 16th) at Camp Long (5200 35th SW) – here’s the invitation sent to us today to share with you:

Kol HaNeshamah Purim Carnival
Camp Long East Picnic Shelter

4:00-4:40 pm Games hosted by KHTY:
Draw the head on Hamen / Get the secret message to Esther / Knock down Hamen’s Henchmen / Be Queen for a Day / more!

4:40-4:50 Songs with Orin

4:50-5:00 Costume Parade

5:00-5:20 Purim Shpiel

5:20-5:25 Megillah Chanting

5:25-5:30 Closing Songs

Since the weather could be unsettled, check khnseattle.org tomorrow for updates.

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