Two weeks ago tonight, Bill More was out celebrating the Mariners‘ comeback playoff victory when something happened while he was riding an electric scooter. He was found seriously injured in the Jefferson Square area around quarter till six and rushed to the hospital. There, he was diagnosed with injuries including 8 broken ribs, a punctured lung, and head injuries. He has been in the hospital ever since, and facing a long road to recovery. Bill is a longtime custom furniture designer and craftsman who had recently moved to West Seattle with his wife Sarah More. Friends have been crowdfunding for them; one of those friends, Casey, contacted us, and says, “Anyone who knows Bill knows that he is a hilarious, intelligent, and fun guy who has a great love for his wife and nieces and nephews. Bill loves living in Seattle and exploring the city and the outdoors including hiking and kayaking. We are hoping and praying that he will recover and be able to return to doing the things he loves.” Casey says that after two weeks, Bill was moved today from the ICU and into Critical Care – “his brain injury has been classified as severe. He remains confused about what is going on and what happened to him. He has regained movement on his left side, which is really fortunate.” What exactly happened that night, she says, they’re not sure – “It only adds to the tragedy to not know exactly what happened” – but they do know Bill and his wife need help with expenses as he heals; anyone interested in helping can go here.

HALLOWEEN SEASON: More West Seattle decorations. Plus, another multi-night light show

October 22, 2022 6:57 pm

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Thanks to Jerry Simmons for tonight’s Halloween-decorations photos – he says these sightings are from the Fairmount neighborhood:

Also of note tonight, the people who created the West Seattle Yuletide music-synched light show in years past have announced that they are doing a Halloween show this year! It will be nightly from next Thursday (October 27th) through Halloween, 6-9:30 pm, on 38th SW between Genesee and Dakota – more info in our calendar listing. This is in the event list of our West Seattle Halloween Guide, too. We have several more to add tonight – not too late to send additions if you have a Halloween/Dia de Muertos event – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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UPDATE: Another West Seattle Bridge crash, same spot

October 22, 2022 4:51 pm

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(SDOT image via Twitter)

4:51 PM: Thanks for the tip. Two lanes on the West Seattle Bridge are blocked by a crash in the same spot as this morning’s bus crash, westbound side by the onramp from SB 99.

5:15 PM: SDOT says this crash has cleared.

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UPDATE: Westwood-area power outage

October 22, 2022 3:07 pm

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3:07 PM: Thanks for the tip! Just before 3 pm, nearly 200 customers north of Westwood Village lost power, according to the Seattle City Light map. No word on the cause yet.

4:22 PM UPDATE: The number of customers still out is down to 144. The map now attributes the outage to “equipment failure.”

7:59 PM: The map is back to showing 191 out again.

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West Seattle Ski Swap, day 1

October 22, 2022 12:01 pm

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By the time this weekend’s West Seattle Ski Swap opened this morning at the VFW Post 2713 Hall in The Triangle, more than 700 people had consigned 2,500+ items for sale. Many were skis, of course – somebody even brought in brand-new K2s – but, as Riley from Ski Swap-presenting Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) showed us, some are one of a kind:

(That’s a full-length coat.) Lots of interest, too – big line to get in, in the early going:

Today is the first of two days for the West Seattle Ski Swap, which (aside from the pandemic hiatus) is a decade-plus-old tradition. It’s open at 3601 SW Alaska (right across the street from M2SO’s storefront) until 5 pm today, then again 10 am-4 pm tomorrow (Sunday, October 23).

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Food drive at 3 grocery stores

October 22, 2022 10:59 am

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Kai and Jay from Chief Sealth International High School are among the Key Club students collecting donations for the West Seattle Food Bank at three local grocery stores until noon today. With them at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) is Shari Sewell from the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle; other sites are PCC (WSB sponsor) and Metropolitan Market.

P.S. If you missed today’s drive, here are ways to donate any time!

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UPDATE: Bus crash on westbound West Seattle Bridge

October 22, 2022 9:10 am

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(SDOT image via Twitter)

9:10 AM: Thanks for the tips. Westbound traffic on the West Seattle Bridge is backing up because of a crash that has left a Metro bus sideways across two lanes of the bridge, just west of Highway 99.

9:34 AM: All westbound lanes are now blocked, as well as the ramp from southbound 99 to the bridge, with a Metro tow truck on scene. We’re checking with SFD re: injuries.

9:56 AM: They’ve just pulled the damaged bus to the side and reopened the westbound bridge to traffic. The onramp from 99 still appears blocked (per the live-video camera on the SDOT map).

10:50 AM: The bus was just towed and now the onramp has reopened too.

1:31 PM: SFD tells WSB that the bus driver, a ~50-year-old man, was taken to the hospital via AMR ambulance, in stable condition when transported.

2:16 PM: Here’s what Metro spokesperson Jeff Switzer tells WSB about the crash: “Based on preliminary information, a Route 50 bus was traveling from First Avenue South to the westbound West Seattle Bridge about 8:50 a.m. when, as they were merging, they corrected to avoid a vehicle and collided with the bridge right-hand barrier. The bus driver reportedly has minor hand and leg injuries. Initial reports were that there were four riders on board at the time had no reported injuries and were picked up by a passing RapidRide C Line bus. Seattle Police and Seattle Fire responded. I’ve since been in touch with two passengers who were seeking evaluation for what sound like minor injuries.”

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WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 23 events and notes

October 22, 2022 6:34 am

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(Photo sent by Al)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, our Halloween Guide, and other previews, here are events and notes for your Saturday:

HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 9:30-11:30 am, “join us for an informative event and get to know Holy Rosary.” The school is at 42nd/Genesee. (Update: Registration not required for the open house day-of, just show up!)

WEST SEATTLE SKI SWAP, DAY 1: 10 am-5 pm at the VFW Hall (3601 SW Alaska), it’s the first day of your chance to get geared up for the snow-sports season ahead – skis, boards, apparel, accessories. Presented by Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor).

CONNECTING TO LONGFELLOW CREEK: Visit and learn more about this salmon-bearing stream that runs the length of eastern West Seattle, 10 am-noon at Dragonfly Pavilion (4111 26th SW). Drop in any time, and/or join a guided walk at 11 am.

SOUTH DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, it’s your next chance to get fresh produce and other food at this twice-monthly market (9421 18th SW) centered on BIPOC farmers and makers.

COVID VACCINATION CLINIC: 10 am-2 pm, pop-up clinic at the South Delridge Farmers’ Market (9421 18th SW).

TLC FOR NANTES PARK: Join the Seattle Nantes Sister City Association in some fall help for the pocket park in west Admiral, 10 am-2 pm or whatever time you can spare, as explained in our calendar listing. (5062 SW Admiral Way)

MORNING MUSIC AT C & P: 10:30 am-noon, Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

FREE WRITING GROUP CANCELED TODAY: The group won’t meet today because of illness.

WORK, PLAY, & ACTUAL HAPPINESS: A “journaling & discussion event for women balancing a lot and feeling it all” at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), 11 am, $20 tickets available here.

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

WINE TIME: The tasting room at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) – selling wine by the glass or bottle – is open 1-6 pm. (5910 California SW)

1ST ANNIVERSARY AT GOOD SISTER: 12:30-5 pm, visit Good Sister (5901 California SW) for its first-anniversary sale.

strong>10TH ANNIVERSARY AT VIRAGO: 3-8 pm, join Virago Gallery in The Junction (4537 California SW) for its 10th anniversary party, including treats and discounts.

4TH ANNIVERSARY AT SEATTLE YARN: (corrected time) 5-8 pm, celebrate 4 years – and, belatedly, the bridge reopening – at Seattle Yarn (5633 California SW), with cake.

2 AERIAL/POLE-DANCING SHOWS: 5:30 and 8 pm performances of “Our Villain Era” by Ascendance Pole & Aerial Arts at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), ticket links and more here.

MAGIC: Free family magic show at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 6:30 pm performance added after 8 pm booked up. Reservations required; see our calendar listing for how to checl if spots are left.

MONKEYPOX VACCINATION EVENT: 7-10 pm at Arthur’s in The Admiral District (2311 California SW), all who meet the eligibility criteria for monkeypox vaccine are welcome to this walk-in clinic – no appointment necessary. First or second shot can be administered. P.S. As originally announced, COVID vaccinations also are available at this event.

‘NIGHTFALL ORPHANAGE’: 7 pm-10 pm, second weekend for this Halloween haunt. (4544 51st Place SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Live music with West Seattle’s own Wartux plus Wasabi Samba and Violent Beauregard at The Skylark, doors at 7 pm, show at 8. $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘SWIMMING WHILE DROWNING’: The current ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) play “Swimming While Drowning” has its second-to-last performance at 7:30 pm curtain. Tickets are available online.

GATEWOOD HALLOWEEN SHOW: 7:30 and 8 pm at 37th and Austin, as shown in our calendar listing.

DRAG SHOW AT ADMIRAL PUB: Join Queen Andrew and VJ Lacefront for drag, drinks, and dancing, starting at 9 pm. (2306 California SW)

DRAG SHOW AT BOX BAR: “Out at the Box: Frights and Delights” drag show at Box Bar (5401 California SW), 9:30 pm, no cover (performer tips encouraged).

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

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