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SCHOOLS: Out with the snow day, in with the remote day
December 15, 2022 3:49 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | West Seattle weather

Tomorrow is the last day before winter break for Seattle Public Schools and other schools that follow its schedule – no classes until Tuesday, January 3rd (as Monday, January 2nd will be the “observed” New Year’s Day holiday). Because of the September strike, the school year is already scheduled to end on the last day of June. In order to avoid the possibility of stretching into July, SPS announced this week that it’s gearing up for remote instruction in weather that otherwise would cancel classes for “snow days” (leading to makeup days after June 30th). Toward that end, the district is asking that all students bring home a district-issued device before break, in case of snow on what would be the first day back. It’s all explained here.

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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHT: Cocoa Cris Cringle returns to Easy Street
December 15, 2022 2:23 pm
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

Just added to our West Seattle Holiday Guide – the return of Cocoa Cris Cringle!

(WSB file photo)

Cocoa Cris Cringle has presided over some of the most fun Santa-photo sessions in past years, and this Sunday (December 18th) he’ll be back at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 4-7 pm. The $20 photo-session fee is a food-bank fundraiser. Everybody’s welcome – even pets. No appointment necessary – just show up. Bonus this year: Cocoa Cris has a record coming out and plans to perform two holiday songs at 7:30 pm, so come for the photos, stay (or come back) for the music!

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CONGRATULATIONS! West Seattle’s newest centenarian celebrates milestone birthday
December 15, 2022 12:42 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle people | Westwood

Daystar Retirement Village (WSB sponsor) is celebrating West Seattle’s newest centenarian:

Daystar’s Corrine Camerota tells WSB, “Our longtime resident Yvonne Bateman turned 100 today! She is a longtime WS resident, and her children still reside in her home in West Seattle! We wanted to get her on the blog so people could see her celebrating face!!”

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10 notes for the rest of your West Seattle Thursday
December 15, 2022 11:38 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Alki sunbreak, photographed by James Bratsanos)

Before the afternoon arrives, some reminders about what’s up for the rest of today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and year-round Event Calendar:

TOY DRIVE AT JOHN L. SCOTT WESTWOOD, LAST DAY: Today’s the last day that unwrapped toys are being collected at John L. Scott Real Estate – Westwood (2600 SW Barton; WSB sponsor) – details here.

PARKS/RECREATION CLOSURES: Reminder that – as noted here Wednesday – many Seattle Parks facilities/programs are closed today for staff training.

SILVER SOUNDS HOLIDAY SHOW: 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (California/Oregon), madcap musical version of “A Christmas Carol” with music, dancing, jokes, skits, and a “mystery raffle.” Santa too!

THURSDAY FOOD-TRUCK POP-UPS: 4-8 pm at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), the Mexicuban truck will be visiting.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Also at HP Corner Store, meet up at 6:30 pm Thursdays for a ~3-mile run.

WEST SEATTLE BOUTIQUE CRAWL: 5-8 pm, visit any or all of seven participating shops in The Junction, listed here.

HOLIDAY PARTY WITH REINDEER: You’re invited:

Join Denise with Compass Real Estate in welcoming reindeer from Rainier Ranch to West Seattle for an evening of festive tunes by DJ Blaznpersuasion, a visit with Santa, and toasty cocoa. 5-8 PM at 7746 32nd Ave SW. Hope to see you there!

WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL WINTER CONCERT: Winter Concert for WSHS Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Orchestra. 7 pm in the WSHS theater, free. (3000 California SW)

ORCA UPDATE WITH THE WHALE TRAIL, SOLD OUT: We’re told tickets have sold out for The Whale Trail‘s 7 pm winter gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

ARTSWEST HOLIDAY SHOW: Tonight at 7:30 pm, the fourth week begins for “Q Brothers Christmas Carol” at ArtsWest (4711 California SW) – ticket info is in our calendar listing.

Have something to add to our calendar and/or Holiday Guide? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen red Chevrolet pickup (update: found)
December 15, 2022 9:45 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

The report and photo are from Brooke:

It’s a sad morning. Stolen vehicle – 1986 Chevrolet K10 pickup, red lifted long bed. On corner of 44th Ave SW and SW Lander St. stolen between the hours of 8 pm and 530 am, December 14th-15th. Collectors plate 8302D. It’s very loud!

We’ll add the police-report number when we get it.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Brooke says the truck’s been found and an arrest made.

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SPORTS: West Seattle Little League registration begins
December 15, 2022 9:05 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS & Sports

Six days before the start of winter, a hint of spring to follow … it’s the first day of registration for West Seattle Little League. Here’s the announcement we were asked to share with you:

West Seattle Little League will offer Baseball, Softball, and Challenger programs; registration is now open!

West Seattle Little League Spring 2023 registration is now open for all youth ages 4-14.

Each year, we want to make sure all kids have the opportunity to write the next chapter in the Little League story, regardless of their situation. Thanks to the generous support of T-Mobile, financially challenged families in our community can apply for the T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant, which helps cover registration fees associated with West Seattle Little League for the upcoming season! Little League and T-Mobile share the belief that every kid should have the chance to play ball.

The WSLL baseball and softball spring season will run from March – June and features fun activities like the jamboree, sandlot days, and end-of-the-year picnic. Interested to know more details? Check out westseattlelittleleague.com to find information about boundaries and divisions of play.

We look forward to seeing you on the field!

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TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Thursday, with Seahawks
December 15, 2022 6:01 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, December 15th. If you’re heading through the stadium zone this afternoon/evening, remember that the Seahawks host the 49ers at 5:15 pm.

WEATHER

Sunshine forecast today, high in the low to mid-40s.

TODAY’S TRANSIT STATUS

–Metro is still down buses for repairs – so watch notification channels such as @kcmetroalerts for trip cancellations and route suspensions.

-The West Seattle Water Taxi is down 2 boats again, so it’s reducing service as one boat handles both routes.

-WSF’s Triangle Route remains on its two-boat schedule- check here for alerts/updates.

CLOSURE ALERT

10 pm Friday night to 5 am Saturday morning, the Highway 99 tunnel is scheduled to close.

SPOTLIGHT CAMERAS

New Delridge cameras: As reported Saturday, three have been added; four more are on the way. Besides the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also up at Delridge/Oregon and Delridge/Orchard.

High Bridge – here’s the camera at the top.

High Bridge – the view from its southwest end (when SDOT points the 35th/Avalon/Fauntleroy camera that way).

Low Bridge: Or nearby, depending on where SDOT points the camera.

1st Ave. S. Bridge: The south route.

Highway 99: Here’s the northbound side at Lander.

All functional city traffic cams can be seen here, most with video options; West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras are also on this WSB page … Are movable city bridges opening for vessels? Check the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed.

If you see a problem on the roads/paths/water, please text or call us (when you can do so safely) – 206-293-6302.

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WATER TAXI ALERT: Service reductions Thursday, with only one boat available for both routes
December 14, 2022 8:38 pm
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 |   King County Water Taxi | West Seattle news

Metro‘s not only down buses – now it’s down another boat – Water Taxi service has lost a boat to propeller damage, again. The M/V Doc Maynard, recently repaired after damage last month, is out of service again, which led to one round-trip cancellation on each WT route this evening, and will bring more cuts tomorrow, as just announced:

The following trips from Downtown Seattle to West Seattle are canceled: in the morning – the 6:30 a.m., 7:05 a.m. – and in the evening, the 5:25 p.m. and 6:05 p.m.

The following trips from West Seattle to Downtown Seattle are canceled: in the morning 6:50 a.m. and 7:25 a.m., and in the evening 5:45 p.m. and 6:25 p.m.

Other scheduled trips will operate using one vessel serving both the West Seattle and Vashon routes. Visit our online schedules for the full West Seattle route sailing schedule. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Metro spokesperson Elaine Porterfield tells us M/V Sally Fox is still in a shipyard – after the first round of propeller damage to it and Doc Maynard – and unavailable, so that’s why they are handling both routes with one boat,

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TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: Charlie Brown and friends are back in North Admiral
December 14, 2022 7:33 pm
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 |   West Seattle Christmas lights | West Seattle news

Another longrunning holiday display in West Seattle is back! Thanks to Don Rice for sending the photo to let us know his “Peanuts” display is up again this year at 2128 47th SW [map]. This display with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, and other characters from the classic “Peanuts” cartoons by Charles Schulz has been delighting visitors for 45+ years.

See the lights we’ve shown so far by scrolling through this WSB archive – and if you have a suggestion, with or without photo(s), please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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FYI: Many Seattle Parks facilities closed Thursday for staff training
December 14, 2022 6:15 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

The announcement is from Seattle Parks:

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 due to a Recreation Division in-service day.

These facilities and services are CLOSED:

All recreation programs
Community centers and teen life centers
Environmental learning centers
Indoor swimming pools
Green Lake Small Craft Center
Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center

These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:

Parks
Amy Yee Tennis Center
Seattle Japanese Garden and Volunteer Park Conservatory
Boat ramps
Golf courses and ranges

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Two drugstores robbed
December 14, 2022 3:13 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news | West Seattle police

3:13 PM: Police are arriving at Bartell Drugs in Jefferson Square to investigate a reported robbery. According to what dispatch has told officers so far, the robber gave a clerk a note demanding cash and saying he had a gun, though none was seen, and got away with “cash from the pharmacy drawer.” The description so far is (updated) white, male, 5’7″, medium build, dark jacket over hoodie (“several layers on”), “knit cap with some yellow,” light pants. They’re not sure if he got away on foot or in a vehicle.

3:36 PM: Viewing security-camera images, police have also told dispatch the robber was wearing a mask and “blue plastic gloves.”

3:44 PM: Now police are headed to Rite-Aid at Westwood Village after a report of a similar holdup there, also with a robber handing a clerk a note claiming to have a gun. So far this robber is described as an “unknown-race male” in a blue mask, black sunglasses, black hoodie. Possible getaway vehicle: A black Subaru.

3:47 PM: Possible suspect is now being chased on foot a few blocks away. (added) They have one person in custody.

4:20 PM: Whether they have probable cause to arrest the person is still being determined. (We’ll be following up.)

4:38 PM: The associated vehicle – which “checked clear” (as in, not stolen), is being impounded.

ADDED THURSDAY AFTERNOON: We’ve finally confirmed that the person who was detained was not arrested, as witnesses from the robberies could not identify him, and there was no other evidence to establish probable cause at the time. (There are cases in which charges might be filed later as a result of further investigation.)

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NEW YEAR’S EVE: Space Needle’s plan for welcoming 2023 – fireworks, lights, and drones
December 14, 2022 2:39 pm
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 |   Holidays | Not WS but we're mentioning it anyway | West Seattle news

(January 1, 2019 photo by Robert Spears)

With a clear view from across the bay, the Space Needle‘s New Year’s Eve fireworks show is practically local for us, so here’s what was just announced: For one, if you’d rather be there in person than watching from here (or on a screen), they’re again going to allow a crowd to gather for viewing from beneath the Needle at Seattle Center. Second, they’re adding a drone light show this year. It’ll be produced by Sky Elements of Fort Worth, Texas. Here’s how the Space Needle’s announcement describes the plan:

The captivating formations — designed to integrate with the fireworks and light displays being launched and projected off of the Space Needle — will fly between 200 and 600 feet above ground, directly north of the tower. The coordinated drone effects will be best seen from the Seattle Center campus grounds. This won’t be the firm’s first show in the Emerald City; Sky Elements’ drones performed at T-Mobile Park following a Seattle Mariners game on July 22, 2022.

Before the midnight fireworks and drone light show, the Needle will stage “two musically-choreographed light shows” at 10 pm and 11 pm, produced by Illuminate Production Services; the 11 minutes of fireworks are by Pyro Spectaculars by Souza.

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HOLIDAY BIZNOTES: Boutique crawl; West Seattle Runner’s ‘Christmas Light Run’; Thunder Road Guitars/Bass Shop special hours
December 14, 2022 1:30 pm
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Three holiday biznotes:

BOUTIQUE CRAWL: Thanks to Alisa for the tip. Tomorrow night (Thursday, December 15), seven West Seattle Junction shops open their doors for a “boutique crawl,” 5-8 pm – see them listed here.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT RUN: West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) coordinates many group runs every year, but none as festive as the Christmas Light Run, a casual fun run from the shop on a route where you’ll see lights. The run leaves the shop (2743 California SW) this Saturday (December 17th) at 6 pm. Treats afterward. Bring a nonperishable-food donation if you can!

SPECIAL HOURS: From Thunder Road Guitars and The Bass Shop (both at 6400 California SW, and both WSB sponsors):

Happy holidays from Thunder Road Guitars & The Bass Shop. We wanted to pop in and say thank you for your support this year! We are here for your holiday shopping needs: Strings, cables, straps, pedals, picks and maybe even a guitar or two. We have extended hours leading up to Christmas Eve and then will be closed the last week of the year for a much needed break. Our holiday hours are below, stop by and see us between now and Christmas Eve.

Through December 18th (normal hours Tues – Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Sun 11 am – 5 pm)

Monday, December 19th open 10 am – 6 pm

Tuesday, Dec 20th – Friday Dec 23rd open 10 am – 6 pm

Dec 24th Christmas Eve Open 10 am – 1 pm

Dec 25 – Jan 2nd – Closed

Jan 3rd – Normal hours resume

Got holiday – or other – West Seattle business news? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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FOLLOWUP: Metro bus shortage, one week in
December 14, 2022 12:10 pm
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 |   Transportation | West Seattle news

(Added image: Our inbox screen, filled with less than half-hour’s worth of Metro alerts since we published this story)

One week has passed since we first reported December 6th that Metro had taken 126 of its 1,500 buses out of service because of a steering “defect” discovered by drivers. (We reported the specific buses involved in this followup.) Metro was working with the manufacturer, New Flyer, to fix the defect. We asked Metro spokesperson Jeff Switzer how many have been returned to service so far: “We returned 3 affected New Flyer coaches to service using 3 new steering columns that were delivered by bus manufacturer New Flyer. We’re working closely with New Flyer on replacement parts and don’t yet have a timeline available.” In the meantime, trip cancellations, and in some cases temporary route suspensions, continue; the north West Seattle routes such as 56 and 57 have been particularly hard-hit. We asked Switzer why those routes and not some others with low ridership, for example, the 22. Here’s his explanation:

Routes 56 and 57 operate out of Central Base, where bus availability is temporarily limited; route 22 operates from South Base, which has more available buses. Routes 56 and 57 do have higher ridership than Route 22, but the majority of Route 56 and 57 riders have reasonable service alternatives. Route 56 riders are served by Route 50 and Route 128 connections to the C Line, or Route 775 to the West Seattle Water Taxi. Route 57 riders are served by Route 128 and the C Line, but there is a service gap in the Genesee Hill area south of SW Admiral Way and west of California Avenue Southwest. According to our ridership data, that route segment serves an average of 6-7 weekday riders. Route 22 is a lower ridership route, but also has limited service alternatives. The route provides unique connections to Chief Sealth High School and Southwest Community Center, and serves an equity priority community.

Metro says it’s currently operating 96 percent of its schedule, up from 90% shortly after the problem was disclosed.

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Running, poetry, music, more on the list for your West Seattle Wednesday!
December 14, 2022 9:58 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

From the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and year-round Event Calendar, here are notes for the rest of today/tonight:

DONATION DRIVES: Toys, warm clothing, food – all are needed to help people in our community, and some of the drives are in their final days – see the list in our Holiday Guide.

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 10:30 am-11 pm, get food at/from MOD Pizza‘s 4755 Fauntleroy Way SW location, and mention Genesee Hill Elementary or use the code in our calendar listing, so a percentage of proceeds will go to the GHE PTA.

FREE TALK FOR RUNNERS: 6 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW), come hear Lake Washington Physical Therapy-West Seattle talk about Resistance Training, and then join in a group run. (WSR and LWPTWS are WSB sponsors.)

LIVE AT LOCOL: Locöl (7902 35th SW) spotlights live music 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesdays, no cover, 21+, rotating artists.

(WSB photo)

FAUNTLEROY CHURCH FESTIVAL OF TREES: Second of three Wednesday nights when you can visit Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW) 7-8 pm to see a dozen creatively decorated trees! (Preview a few here.) Bring a nonperishable food donation if you can.

POETRY AND STORYTELLING SHOWCASE: PoetryBridge at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7 pm.

MUSIC BINGO: Play weekly at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.

TRIVIA x 5: At 7 pm, you can play trivia at the West Seattle Brewing Mothership (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW); Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm; there’s 7:30 and 8:30 pm trivia at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska); trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW); at 8:30 pm, trivia at Talarico’s (4718 California SW) with Phil T.

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

Have an event – one-time or recurring – to add to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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REMINDER: Stilll updating our West Seattle Holiday Guide!
December 14, 2022 9:09 am
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

With four days until Hanukkah, one week until Winter Solstice, 11 days until Christmas, and 18 days until New Year’s, we’re still adding to our all-season-long WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide (and updating it nightly to remove events that have passed so you’re not scrolling through outdated info). It’s where you’ll find events and info including holiday markets/bazaars, Santa photo ops, concerts, plays, other performances, tree lots, donation drives, and more. We’re also building lists of holiday services and “what’ll be open on the holiday,” so all of that information is appreciated. Best way to send something for the guide is westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Wednesday begins
December 14, 2022 6:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, December 14th.

WEATHER

Partly sunny forecast today, high in the low 40s.

TODAY’S TRANSIT STATUS

–Metro is still down buses for repairs – they tell us three of the 126 have been repaired as of Tuesday afternoon (more info in a separate story later) – so keep a close watch on channels such as @kcmetroalerts for trip cancellations and route suspensions.

-The West Seattle Water Taxi is on its regular schedule.

-So is WSF’s Triangle Route – check here for alerts/updates.

CLOSURE ALERT

10 pm Friday night to 5 am Saturday morning, the Highway 99 tunnel is scheduled to close.

SPOTLIGHT CAMERAS

New Delridge cameras: As reported Saturday, three have been added, four more are on the way. Besides the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also up at Delridge/Oregon and Delridge/Orchard.

High Bridge – here’s the camera at the top.

High Bridge – the view from its southwest end (when SDOT points the 35th/Avalon/Fauntleroy camera that way).

Low Bridge: Or nearby, depending on where SDOT points the camera.

1st Ave. S. Bridge: The south route.

Highway 99: Here’s the northbound side at Lander.

All functional city traffic cams can be seen here, most with video options; West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras are also on this WSB page … Are movable city bridges opening for vessels? Check the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed.

If you see a problem on the roads/paths/water, please text or call us (when you can do so safely) – 206-293-6302.

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UPDATE: South Seattle College staff member killed in parking lot incident
December 13, 2022 8:48 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle police

(WSB photo: TCIS detective and their vehicles at the scene, which is next to a white pickup truck just off screen left)

8:48 PM: Detectives from the Seattle Police Traffic Collision Investigation Squad are in the south lot at South Seattle College, investigating a fatal incident. Detective Valerie Carson tells us, “A deceased adult female was found pinned between a vehicle and the curb. Based on surveillance footage, it appears to be an accident. Not clear exactly how it happened but not deemed suspicious at this time. TCIS responded and will lead investigation.”

9:45 PM: The original call on this was a medical dispatch shortly after 5 pm. Listening back to archived SFD audio, the first SFD crews arriving on scene found the victim, described as a woman around 60, and tried to but ultimately were unable to revive her. The scene was toward the southwest end of the south lot. We’ll be checking with SSC tomorrow to see whether the victim was a staff member or student at the college, or was there for another reason.

ADDED WEDNESDAY MORNING: We asked SSC spokesperson Ty Swenson what the college could tell us – here’s the reply we received:

The South Seattle College community is grieving the unexpected loss of a longtime Student Services employee who passed away on Dec. 13, 2022. The college is focused on supporting employees and students in this difficult time, and we are in communication with the State of Washington Employee Assistance Program to schedule on-site and virtual counseling availability.

The college may have limited student services in the coming days as we allow space for the grieving process, and we thank our students and larger community for their understanding.

He says the employee’s family has not given their approval to identify her beyond the campus community, so we will be waiting either to hear from them or from the Medical Examiner before publishing her name.

4:10 PM: The Medical Examiner has identified the victim as 66-year-old Dolores Taylor and verified that her death was accidental. According to the SSC website, Ms. Taylor was assistant director of financial aid.

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TREE TIME: Last days for two West Seattle lots
December 13, 2022 6:30 pm
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

Planning on getting a Christmas tree soon? Time is running out for two West Seattle tree lots. First, from the nonprofit-benefiting lot at Holy Rosary School:

The Holy Rosary School tree lot is in the final week of sales. A fresh load of trees arrived Monday night, with another due on Wednesday. If you haven’t found a tree yet, hurry and stop in before they are gone. The lot is scheduled to close for the season after Saturday, December 17th, barring inventory. Wreaths, garland and poinsettias (in partnership with Hope Lutheran) are also available for sale. Proceeds to benefit Holy Rosary School, Hope Lutheran (poinsettias only), West Seattle Food Bank, and Hickman House. Open weekdays at 4 pm and weekends at 9 am, closing 8 pm nightly.

The lot is on the north side of the school, off 42nd north of SW Genesee.

Second, just received from Trees By The Sea (2530 Alki SW): “Very few trees left; we anticipate being done by Thursday the 15th. Regular hours until then: noon to 7 pm. If you’ve been waiting, now is the time to visit. For all of you who’ve already been by we thank you for your amazing reviews, overwhelming joy and general support. We’ll see you all again in 2023!”

P.S. You can find the full list of West Seattle tree-sellers in our Holiday Guide.

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CONGRATULATIONS! State championship for U11 boys’ soccer team from West Seattle
December 13, 2022 5:04 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS & Sports

Meet the newest champs from West Seattle! The report and photo were sent by Scott Rosenstock:

This past Saturday at Starfire in Tukwila, the 2022 South Sound United League (SSUL) Boys U11 team from West Seattle won the State Recreational Cup Championship! They defeated the Chinqually Booters Thunder from Olympia (who happened to be the State Champs last year). A hard-fought battle between both teams in the cold rain ended regulation and overtime with the score 0-0, so they went to penalty kicks to decide the champion. West Seattle came away victorious, outscoring the Thunder 3-1 in penalties.

The team was also the SSUL Boys U11 Regular Season Champions with a record of 8-1-1.

Congratulations to the whole team! Amazing season, amazing coaches, amazing kids!

Coaches:
Turner Angell
Dan Carew

Players:
Miles Angell
Sam Angell
Henry Appleton
Devlin Broom
Griffin Brown-Kinsch
Charlie Carew
Chase Cummings
Beckett Hudson
Porter Ingraham
Noah Jeannot
Henry Rice
Isaac Rosenstock

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FOLLOWUP: Here’s how you can help Friends of West Seattle Elementary reach its first big goal
December 13, 2022 3:32 pm
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 |   High Point | How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Last week, we told you about our area’s newest Parent Teacher Organization, Friends of West Seattle Elementary. Today, they’re announcing the launch of their first-ever fundraising campaign, and explaining why they’re turning to the peninsula-wide community for help:

The newly established Parent Teacher Organization at West Seattle Elementary (WSE), Friends of West Seattle Elementary (FOWSE), is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural fundraiser! The group of parents, staff and teachers aim to raise $50,000 by March 1st, 2023, to support WSE students in their academic success.

WSE is a community school in the truest sense. Over 80% of our students live in low-income housing within a half-mile of the school and over 83% qualify to receive free or reduced cost lunch. Many of our families are former refugees and have experienced generational trauma and hardships that have created barriers to equitable access to services, including education, yet academic success is highly valued. Access to educational enrichments have proven to be difficult to attain for families of poverty due to parents working atypical hours, language barriers and the lack of understanding of the American educational systems.

To reach our lofty goal in under three months, we are turning to community members and business owners for support. Donations are tax-deductible and will be used to:

(1) Fund additional teachers for future school years – to keep class sizes small when district budget cuts occur. For example, this school year, WSE has some classrooms with over 26 students due to fewer teachers being allocated by the district as a result of district-wide enrollment declines.

(2) Host engagement activities – to enable the PTO to create shared, meaningful experiences, like pizza parties, spirit days, and staff appreciation events for students, staff and their families that wouldn’t otherwise be possible.

(3) Provide classroom supplies and cover field trip costs – to support, encourage and equip teachers on the front-lines delivering an invaluable education to underserved populations.

Please consider making a one-time or recurring donation to support West Seattle Elementary students and staff. Any contribution helps ensure students, regardless of race, background, socioeconomic status, receive the best education possible.

You can make a donation online via this link.

Contact friendsofwse@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

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Use an RPZ to exclude RVs? Harbor/Alki residents meet with city reps regarding that and 18 other priorities
December 13, 2022 12:46 pm
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 |   Safety | West Seattle news

(WSB photo: Some of the 7 RVs and assorted vehicles seen on Harbor Ave. Monday)

By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

Would an RPZ be a better tool to discourage RV encampments on Harbor Avenue?

Creation of a new Restricted Parking Zone is one of the steps that residents of Harbor and Alki Avenues tried last night to get a panel of city officials to commit to taking. More than 60 people gathered in the sanctuary of Admiral Church for a promised progress report on concerns that local advocates had taken to the city in recent months. Chief among them: The return of RVs a few months after the August sweep.

But that’s just part of the 19-item wish list that they’ve been pursuing, titled “Top Priorities to Tackle Crime, RVs and Encampments, and Dangerous Streets” – see it here. Part of the purpose of last night’s meeting was to get updates. Here’s who was on the city panel:

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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHT: Idol-a-Tree and more at Fauntleroy UCC Festival of Trees
December 13, 2022 11:37 am
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(WSB photos)

Tomorrow (Wednesday) night brings your next chance to see the Fauntleroy UCC Festival of Trees – a dozen creatively decorated trees with unique takes on the season. Among them, a “Star Wars” tree (with a sign inviting you to guess whose quotes are on its branches):

For those whose space taste runs back even further in time, there’s also a “Star Trek” tree:

There’s a Peru-themed tree highlighting the church’s work with immigrants:

And the church’s pastor, Rev. Leah Atkinson Bilinski, exhibited a sense of humor with this tree:

That one has the title “Idol-a-Tree,” a pun paying homage to the ’80s music icon. Other themes include birds and Legos (the full list is here). The Fellowship Hall at the church (9140 California SW) will be open again tomorrow night (and the following Wednesday night) 7-8 pm for viewing. If you can, bring a nonperishable-food donation – people are voting for their favorite tree by placing cans and boxes around them.

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