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DEVELOPMENT: Comment time for 16th/Barton apartments
April 17, 2023 6:47 pm
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 |   Delridge | Development | West Seattle housing | West Seattle news

The project team for the northwest corner of 16th/Barton has filed a land-use application for the project, and that opens a new comment window for the site that’s officially known as 9059 16th SW. As first reported here last July, the proposal is for a 4-story, 67-microapartment building with no offstreet vehicle parking and spaces for 67 bicycles. The site is vacant, since the fire-gutted building that formerly occupied it was demolished months ago. The deadline to comment is April 26th; this notice explains how. The project is going through Administrative Design Review, which means no public meetings; here’s the early-design packet by SHW Architecture.

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Rainbow spans downtown waterfront
April 17, 2023 5:37 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

Postcard placement of that rainbow about an hour ago, as seen from the Harbor Avenue waterfront. The photo above is from Stewart L.; below, an uncredited texted view featuring the West Seattle Water Taxi:

Sun’s out right now but the forecast suggests a shower or even thunderstorm could return this evening.

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FYI: Seattle City Light work in Morgan Junction on Tuesday
April 17, 2023 4:13 pm
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 |   Utilities | West Seattle news

A resident of the Cal-Mor Circle apartment building at 6420 California SW in Morgan Junction emailed to let us know they had received notice of a planned 10-hour power outage tomorrow (Tuesday, April 18th) to replace a utility pole. We checked with Seattle City Light, which says the 8 am-6 pm outage will only affect that one building, and that each of its 75 units should have received a hand-delivered notice three weeks ago. The pole that’s going to be replaced is in the alley behind the building, and needs to come down because of “previous damage.”

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FOLLOWUP: Fauntleroy Creek flowing again
April 17, 2023 2:24 pm
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 |   Environment | Fauntleroy | Utilities | West Seattle news

(Video by Tom Trulin)
It’s a simple sight – water, flowing – and yet restoring that flow wasn’t simple at all. We’ve been updating you on work to unclog Fauntleroy Creek‘s 45th Avenue SW culvert, caught by creek stewards who called for city help after they saw “ponding” upstream, and now Seattle Public Utilities confirms its most-recent efforts last week succeeded. Crews removed “most of the blockage,” reports SPU, adding, “We are still monitoring the culvert and evaluating whether additional short-term work is needed to ensure the culvert’s operation.” We asked what they pulled out of the culvert to unclog it; SPU spokesperson Sabrina Register replied, “Debris – mud, leaves and branches, and possible slurry – created the blockage. SPU is looking into the debris’ contents and its origins.” The utility continues working on a long-term plan to replace the culvert, with construction expected to start in 2026. Fauntleroy Creek is one of the few remaining salmon-bearing creeks in Seattle; this year’s fry releases as part of the Salmon in the Schools program start toward the end of this month.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen Impreza
April 17, 2023 1:48 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Another stolen car that you might be the one to spot – reported via email and text:

1998 Subaru Impreza was stolen this morning between 7 am and 8 am on California Ave outside PCC Market. Plate BQV0237. Stickers on rear windshield. Gold rims.

If you call in a sighting, refer to SPD incident # 23-103252.

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FOLLOWUP: Pickleball lines to be added to NCSWAC tennis courts
April 17, 2023 11:59 am
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 |   West Seattle news | Westwood | WS & Sports

(WSB photo, February)

Back in February, we reported on the rapid growth of the relatively new Westside Pickleball League, an all-ages group playing the official Washington state sport. The story noted that the group was seeking Seattle Public Schools permission to add pickleball lines to the district-owned Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex courts west of Southwest Pool. One of the league administrators, Amy Greger, tells us that they have now received that permission, and the league will cover the cost of painting lines for 12 pickleball courts on the six tennis courts. As explained here, the weather has to warm up a bit before the courts can be cleaned and painting can be done. They’re hoping to have the initial league tournament at the NCSWAC courts in June.

ADDED TUESDAY: The league clarifies, SPS has given permission to paint lines for six pickleball courts, while six more will be “marked for taping.”

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From tech talk to Comedy Night, options for the rest of your West Seattle Monday
April 17, 2023 10:48 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Seen at Schmitz Preserve Park – photo by Jay Speidell)

Here’s what’s happening this afternoon/evening:

BABY STORY TIME: Baby Story Time is back, noon-12:30 pm Mondays at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

MONDAY MOVIE: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), “Terry’s Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of,” today featuring “Remember the Day.” Free popcorn! Contact SCWS to register in advance.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: Canceled today.

‘THE CLOUD,’ EXPLAINED: Tech talk at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), 3 pm – info’s in our calendar listing.

FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Free Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.

CRAFTING AND CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

OPEN MIC: You’re invited to the weekly BedHead Open Mic at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (4201 SW Juneau), 6:30 pm – info in our calendar listing.

D&D: Open D&D starts at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), all welcome, even first-time players. $5.

COMEDY NIGHT: As of this writing, a few tickets remain for tonight’s Routine Killers monthly comedy night at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), 7 pm.

(added) LIVE AT EASY STREET: Waterparks perform in-store, 7 pm. Pre-order an album to get an otherwise-free spot. (4559 California SW)

SPORTS: Baseball at 7 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle): Chief Sealth IHS hosts Cleveland.

MEDITATION: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation event at the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

PLAY TRIVIA! Three scheduled options on Monday nights for playing trivia – 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar ? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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UPDATE: Stolen car beached at Cormorant Cove
April 17, 2023 9:54 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle police

9:54 PM: Thanks for the tips and photos (the one above is from Madeline). That car turned up on the beach at Cormorant Cove Park (3700 block of Beach Drive) early today. It had been towed by the time we got there for a look but our photographer says tire tracks suggest it arrived on the beach via the path from the sidewalk. We’re checking with SPD to see if they have more information on what happened; the initial report is logged at 6 am as “suspicious circumstances.”

1:29 PM: Cynthia sent that photo, saying that’s what she saw just before 6 am, and she promptly called 911. SFD initially sent a “water rescue response” but canceled the units after determining the car was empty. Still waiting to hear from SPD, particularly regarding whether the car was stolen.

1:45 PM: And now we know. SPD tells WSB the car had been stolen, from Renton.

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TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Back-to-school Monday
April 17, 2023 6:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

9:20 AM: Avoid SW Morgan at 34th, Kevin advises, sending this photo in explanation:

Kevin says that’s been happening for more than half an hour.

10:30 AM: Scene’s clear, per texter (thanks again for all the tips on this).

Earlier:

6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, April 17th. back to school for Seattle Public Schools and others that were out on break last week.

WEATHER & SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

(Sunday photo by JayDee)

The forecast for today: Showers, chance of pm thunderstorms, breezy, high in the low 50s. Sunrise 6:17 am, sunset 8:02 pm.

NEW SIGNAL

As noted on Friday, the new pedestrian-activated signal at 12th/Holden is operational.

TRANSIT

Metro – Regular schedule, but trip cancellations are still happening, so watch for alerts (if you’re not signed up to get them, check channels like this).

Water Taxi – Service resumes today after weekend break, with spring/summer schedule including Friday/Saturday late-night runs.

Washington State Ferries‘ Triangle Route continues on the 2-boat schedule; check here for alerts/updates and see Vessel Watch for boats’ locations. The Seattle-Bremerton run has a smaller boat because of the weekend Walla Walla incident, so that might mean some spillover to the Fauntleroy-Southworth run.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

Delridge cameras: Besides the one below (Delridge/Henderson), cameras are also up at Delridge/Genesee, Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Orchard, and Delridge/Oregon.

High Bridge – 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 – looking southwestward toward it:

1st Ave. S. Bridge – another route across the river:

Highway 99: – the northbound side at Lander.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: See all working traffic cams citywide here, most with video options; West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras are on this WSB page.

BRIDGE INFO: Check the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed to see if the city’s movable bridges are opening for vessel traffic.

If you see a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/bay, please text or call us (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities). Thank you!

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If you thought you heard gunfire in Admiral …
April 17, 2023 1:41 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle police

There have been more “possible gunfire” reports tonight than usual, in various areas. We haven’t heard of any being confirmed so far (pending a check of report summaries in the morning). But the most-recent reports have definitely been debunked. 911 sent officers to investigate multiple reports in Admiral and heard it themselves, subsequently telling dispatch that they discovered someone had been setting off fireworks outside the Benbow Room in connection with a birthday celebration.

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Crime trends, safety advice, more @ Southwest Precinct Crime Prevention Council’s April meeting
April 16, 2023 11:55 pm
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 |   Southwest Precinct Crime Prevention Council | West Seattle news | West Seattle police

That memorial for 20-year-old murder victim Ka’Don Brown is set up near the spot where he was found dead of gunshot wounds last Saturday morning in the southwest corner of the Chief Sealth International High School campus. Toward the start of the Southwest Precinct Crime Prevention Council meeting this past Thursday night, the precinct’s Operations Lt. Dorothy Kim said she had no update yet from homicide detectives on how the investigation into West Seattle’s first murder of the year was going. She did have some stats: Confirmed gunfire incidents in the precinct area (West Seattle/South Park) are down from this time last year – 23 so far in 2023, including this murder, and two injuries. By this time last year, she said, there had been 30. Shots-fired incidents are also down citywide – 207 to date in 2022, 165 this year.

Other crime trends: Major categories are down except for auto thefts, which Lt. Kim noted is a “citywide problem,” in part because of the social-media-fueled Hyundai and Kia theft wave. Aside from some of those thefts, which are more of a joyride/dare situation, “most vehicles are stolen to commit another crime,” she explained. “Chop shops are not super-common here.)

Obviously the recently cleared encampment area near the 1st Avenue South Bridge is an exception to that, she acknowledged. She said that area is the subject of a directive for any attempt at re-occupying to be addressed/cleared quickly.

Also at the SWPCPC meeting, held both in person and online:

CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE: The precinct’s longtime crime-prevention coordinator Jennifer Danner offered some advice for the upcoming warm-weather months. Car prowls, for one, tend to increase, so don’t leave anything in your car, she urged: “Unfortunately our cars aren’t a safe place to store things any more” – even just a sweatshirt or grocery bag, as prowlers might think it’s covering/hiding something, and they’ll break in just to check. Summer is also prime time for “non-force” burglaries, she noted, so remember that leaving doors/windows open leaves you vulnerable.

She also mentioned upcoming precinct events, including the steering-wheel-lock giveaways for Hyundai and Kia owners (one was held Saturday, and another is coming up Thursday, 2-4 pm) and next Saturday’s Drug Take-Back Day (10 am-2 pm). “We take ALL medications, no questions asked – we don’t even look at it, you can just put it in the bag and walk away.”

Her final words: “Remember, we’re data-driven, and we want the stats to be accurate, so (if something happens), REPORT IT. If it’s happening now or just happened, 911 is the best route.

NEEDLE DISPOSAL: Michael Eggers from the Clean City Division of Seattle Public Utilities offered a primer on this city service. His division deals with illegal dumping, graffiti, and more, including “sharps.” If you find a needle/syringe on public property, report it via Find It Fix It, and it should get picked up within 24 hours. (Other debris could take up to a week.) Walking attendees through how the reporting system works, he recommended providing your email address if you’re interested in updates, though you can report completely anonymously, he said. The city also maintains 23 sharps-disposal boxes; the nly one in West Seattle is at the restroom building in Roxhill Park. Citywide, those boxes were used for disposal of 456,000 sharps last year, Eggers said. (Read more about the sharps-disposal program here.)

But since the city won’t pick up needles/syringes on private property, what should you do if you find one? He gave a quick demonstration – wear gloves, use a utensil (such as tongs) to pick up the item – keeping it as far from your body as possible – grab the syringe by the barrel (midsection), have a hard-plastic container ready to drop it in, pointed side down, and then afterward, use bleach to disinfect the utensil/tool you used.

COMMUNITY CONCERNS: One attendee wanted to know how to get advice on dealing with neighborhood concerns; Danner said she’s the person to contact and can for example set up a Block Watch meeting … Danner also offered to help with the RPZ enforcement concerns that Fauntleroy Community Association president Mike Dey brought, following up on the most-recent FCA board meeting – they’re concerned about the discontinuance of visible permit tags, and enforcement challenges without them. Lt. Kim noted that the new system that Parking Enforcement Officers are supposed to use differs from what police officers are equipped with. Danner offered to organize a multidepartmental meeting with SPD and SDOT to discuss the problem.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS: Two CSOs were in attendance at the SWPCPC meeting. They’re not assigned to or from precincts, though – they are currently deployed from downtown.

NEXT MEETING: Watch for word of a May meeting.

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WEEK AHEAD: Dine at Endolyne Joe’s on Tuesday to support Fauntleroy Fall Festival
April 16, 2023 8:24 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

(WSB file photo)

Paintable pumpkins are part of what’s needed to put on the fun, free Fauntleroy Fall Festival every year. If you’ve ever been, you know the festival also offers live music, birdhouse-building, salmon-hat-making, a cakewalk, a chance to see raptors up close, a climbing wall for kids … and it’s all powered by donations and volunteers. One of the biggest donation events to raise festival funding is happening this week, Tuesday (April 18th), at Fauntleroy restaurant Endolyne Joe’s (9261 45th SW). On Tuesday, go to Joe’s for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner – its hours will be 8 am-10 pm that day – and part of the proceeds will be donated to the festival. At dinnertime, you can buy tickets for the gift-basket raffle (5-9 pm), even if you’re not dining. Meantime, set your calendar – this year’s festival will happen on Sunday, October 15th.

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COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE DAY: Toplines from the first 205 signups
April 16, 2023 7:13 pm
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 |   Community Garage Sale Day | West Seattle news

205 sales are now registered for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2023 on Saturday, May 13th. Whether you’ll be a seller or a shopper that day, you might be interested in what we’re seeing as we review the listings received so far:

-Sales in 20+ neighborhoods (plus areas of West Seattle that don’t have specific neighborhood names)
-Two sites with free pianos
-Two sites promising “good vibes” as well as merchandise
-Two “purges”
-Plant sales
-Glass, metal, framed art
-Indoor and outdoor furniture
-Appliances include a swamp cooler and air conditioner
-Tons of toys and other kid stuff
-Kitchenware
-Various types of tools
-Many sizes of clothing and shoes

That’s just part of it! Sale descriptions will be included with the (searchable) online and printable map/list versions, both available one week in advance, by Saturday, May 6th, here on WSB and at westseattlegaragesale.com. Sales will be numbered as always so sellers can invite friends, family, and co-workers to “sale #xx.” If you’re thinking of having a sale, you have until Thursday, April 27th, to sign up – here’s where to go when you’re ready. Have your sale description ready, up to 20 words, including anything unusual you’re selling and any hours you plan to be open beyond the basic 9 am-3 pm WSCGSD window – thank you!

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ELECTION 2023: 9 more days to vote on crisis-care levy
April 16, 2023 4:59 pm
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 |   Health | West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

Less than 10 percent of King County voters have sent in their ballots so far for the April 25 special election. You’re voting on just one issue: The countywide levy to fund crisis-care centers. Here’s an info-sheet about the levy. As noted here in January, this nine-year levy would raise a total of $1.25 billion to set up five new regional crisis-care centers, among other things. According to King County, “The levy would be assessed at 14.5 cents per $1,000 in assessed value, estimated to cost approximately $119 per year in 2024 for a median-priced home of $694,000.” Tuesday,April 25th is your deadline to get your ballot postmarked and into USPS mail, or (by 8 that night) into a dropbox. We have three in West Seattle: In The Junction on the south side of SW Alaska just west of California, in High Point on the south side of SW Raymond just east of 35th SW, and on Puget Ridge in front of the South Seattle College [6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor] administration building. (The full countywide list, including dropboxes in White Center and South Park, is here.)

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See what volunteer divers brought up from West Seattle waters
April 16, 2023 1:57 pm
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 |   Environment | West Seattle beaches | West Seattle news

(WSB photos)

Those floats off Seacrest were not marking a routine Sunday dive. Today, 20 divers were signed up for an underwater cleanup led by Seattle Dive Tours and SR3. As of our visit to the dock just before noon, they had already hauled up 316 pounds of debris – and that weight doesn’t count perhaps the biggest item, a scooter:

The running total did include a wide variety of smaller items, even a video monitor:

Not available for photography: Divers also found a gun. It had been turned over to Seattle Police by the time we stopped by to check on the cleanup, which should be wrapping up about now. Scott Flaherty from Seattle Dive Tours – which is based in Admiral – says this is the first time they were able to plan this cleanup since 2019 – the West Seattle Water Taxi‘s weekend break made it possible. Along with the diving volunteers, he said more than three dozen people were signed up to clean up on shore, including Girl Scouts!

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen silver CR-V (update: found, then stolen again)
April 16, 2023 12:28 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

The report and photo are from Kaley:

Our silver 2001 Honda CR-V was stolen again out of the alley behind our house on the 6700 block on 35th Ave SW. This was between 3:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Plate BTR3878; uncovered 5th wheel on the back. SPD incident # (refer to this if you call in a sighting) is 23-102358.

SUNDAY NIGHT UPDATE: Kaley says the car’s been found.

MONDAY MORNING UPDATE: Kaley says it has since been stolen again!

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UPDATE: Tree down on 48th SW
April 16, 2023 11:02 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts | West Seattle weather

11:02 AM: The photo and report are just in via text:

This massive tree just fell across 48th Ave SW between Beach Dr and and Holly. Totally blocking street. It fell on a car that was driving up 48th but they survived because the top of the tree hit their car. They were lucky to have survived!

To report a road hazard/blockage on weekends/evenings, SDOT’s 24-hour line is 206-386-1218 (or call 911).

12:15 PM: As of 10 minutes ago, when we went by the west end of 48th, the street was still closed and work crews were in view.

4:50 PM: We finally got a chance to go back over to look; the street is open.

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Remembering David Zuckerman, 1960-2023
April 16, 2023 10:03 am
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 |   Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends are remembering David Zuckerman, and sharing this remembrance with the community:

David Zuckerman passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2023 after a long and brutal battle with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a rare form of early-onset Alzheimer’s. David’s last four days were spent at home, in his beloved music room, surrounded by family and friends and listening to his favorites — Mozart, the Beatles, and Bob Dylan.

David was born in 1960 in Brooklyn, New York to June and Israel Zuckerman. There was no mistaking his Brooklyn roots in his straightforward manner of speaking, his love of a good bagel, and his ability to parallel park in impossibly tight spaces. David attended Great Neck South high school in Long Island, where he made lifelong friends and was, of course, on the math team. He went on to Brown University, where he was a math major but seemed to be equally focused on playing music. His friends from Brown remained close to him throughout his life. Following college, David put that math degree to good use … by becoming a recording engineer at the Splice of Life studio in Boston. For reasons that still remain unclear, David then left the recording business and entered law school at Northeastern University in 1985. On the first day of law-school orientation, David met his life partner, Maureen Devlin. After the longest courtship in recorded history, they married in 1998. David’s extraordinary legal mind was revealed at Northeastern. Classmates, including Maureen, relied on David’s notes and class outlines to survive. Purportedly, some of those outlines remained in circulation for years. David was selected by his classmates to give the graduation speech, in which he noted that our class attitude was not that we could play this game as well as anyone, but was instead, “This is a dumb game everyone is playing. Maybe we should change the rules.” Following law school, David moved to Seattle to work for The Public Defender Association. He then clerked for Federal Judge William Dwyer before opening his own practice.

David was a rare breed, a true Renaissance man. He was a brilliant criminal defense lawyer who managed to fight for his clients with tenacity, courage and decency. He was not only highly respected by clients and colleagues, receiving in 2017 the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ highest honor, the William O. Douglas award, but was equally respected by his adversaries and the judiciary as well. David had many clients facing a death sentence and would say that his greatest professional accomplishment was that not one of those clients lost the battle on his watch. David was endlessly giving of his expertise, often volunteering his time to provide advice or to speak at continuing education events. He also was passionate about protecting civil liberties and devoted countless hours in service to the American Civil Liberties Union.

There was so much more to David than his remarkable legal career. David was a talented musician, having played piano in several rock bands including his aptly-named college band, The Geeks. He was also always athletic, an avid skier, a swimmer, a former competitive diver, a runner, and a triathlete. He loved to hike and backpack and traveled far and wide to do so. He had a wry sense of humor, specializing in eye-rolling Dad jokes, never lost his cool, and always made time to care for friends and family.

David’s pride and joy were his twin daughters, Anna and Leah Zuckerman. He was endlessly devoted to them. They adored him and the feeling was mutual. Nothing mattered more to David than the happiness of his girls. He never missed an opportunity to be with them, or to brag about them, as they flourished into the beautiful, brilliant, amazing young women they are today. No doubt that David’s influence and love will carry them through forever.

In addition to Maureen, Anna, and Leah, David is survived by his brother, Daniel Zuckerman, and by too many friends to count. While his light was extinguished too soon, he packed more into those 63 years than most of us can dream of doing. May he be at peace now and free. A celebration of a life well lived will be held at a later date. For more information and updates, visit: EmmickFunerals.com/obituary/David-Zuckerman

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

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13 notes for your West Seattle Sunday
April 16, 2023 6:34 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Ann Anderson)

On to the second half of April! Highlights for today/tonight from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

NO WATER TAXI: Reminder, no West Seattle Water Taxi again today, as the service preps for the spring/summer Friday/Saturday-night runs to return next week.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER 13TH ANNIVERSARY: The celebration continues at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) all weekend, with a 10 am group run to demo Saucony shoes (celebratory beverages afterward) and an anniversary sale, plus Bemer demos. The shop is open today 11 am-4 pm.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES: We’re continuing to update the online list – see today’s lineup here.

UNDERWATER CLEANUP: Happening at Seacrest (1660 Harbor SW), Seattle Dive Tours and SR3 are organizing an underwater (and beach) cleanup, 7 am-2 pm. You’re invited to stop by and see what they’re amassing!

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm; the market offers early-spring produce as well as flowers, cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages (from kombucha to beer/wine), nuts, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. (California SW between Oregon and Alaska)

BEACH VOLLEYBALL: The UW’s only home beach-volleyball tournament of the year wraps today, starting at 10 am, at Alki.

DONATION DRIVE AT ALKI UCC: 11 am-3 pm, drop off items to help people stay dry, as explained here. (6115 SW Hinds)

END THE WEEKEND PEACEFULLY: Inner Alchemy offers Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Breath Work, and Gong Bath from 7-8:30 pm at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska). RSVP/fee info is in our calendar listing.

TIM’S TAVERN, THIRD WEEKEND: 7 pm show at the new Tim’s Tavern in White Center (16th/98th), with Curtis Moore. More info here.

THE JUNCTION COMEDY SHOW: Get your laughs on with improv comedy at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 7:30 pm. Ticket link is in our calendar listing.

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

LATIN SUNDAYS: DJ at The Benbow Room (4210 SW Admiral Way), starting at 9 pm.

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

Have an event to add to our calendar? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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COUNTDOWN: 1 week to Fauntleroy Recycle Roundup, 2 weeks to Westwood shredding
April 15, 2023 11:02 pm
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 |   Environment | Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | Westwood

We wanted to remind you that the net two Saturdays bring opportunities to clear out more clutter:

(WSB photo, September 2022)

RECYCLE ROUNDUP ON APRIL 22: Fauntleroy Church‘s twice-yearly dropoff event is next Saturday, 9 am-3 pm in the church parking lot at 9140 California SW [map]. Drive up, ride up, walk up and drop off anything you have that’s on the list of what they’re accepting; see it here. The church is partnering with 1 Green Planet again this year, as a free service (though donations to help them cover the cost are always welcome), and their main request is that you NOT wait until the last minute, so they don’t have to deal with a line at shutdown time. The previous Recycle Roundup in September brought out almost 500 people to recycle more than 16 tons!

SHREDDING AND FOOD DRIVE ON APRIL 29: Tax season is coming to a close, and you might have realized you have some documents you don’t need to keep any more. So two weeks from today, John L. Scott Real Estate – Westwood (WSB sponsor) is offering free shredding in the northwest parking lot at Westwood Village 2 pm-5 pm. If you can, bring nonperishable food (or a monetary donation) for the White Center Food Bank.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen Jeep Wrangler; package theft; car prowler interrupted
April 15, 2023 8:14 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Three reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch:

STOLEN JEEP WRANGLER: S was visiting West Seattle for a concert, not even here 12 hours, when this happened:

My Jeep YJ Wrangler was stolen in West Seattle. It happened on Thursday, April 13th, last seen 7:00 pm. It was parked at Dawson and 41st Ave SW. License plate # CHH6539. Police incident # 23-100664

PACKAGE THEFT: This report is from Nathan:

At 2:42 AM we had two packages stolen from our front porch (9600 block of 47th Ave SW). I’ve attached two pictures from our cameras of the thief (jeans, gray sweatshirt, blue hat with white lettering) and the car (silver sedan or station wagon driven by someone else).

A police report is filed with the initial tracking number T23008043.

CAR PROWLER INTERRUPTED: From Ellen:

Just wanted to put the word out there that our 2018 Kia Soul was involved in an attempted break in last night around 10:15 pm. We are at 36th and Brandon.

We heard a car door close while we were inside the home and went to look outside at what it was and saw a red four-door sedan pulled up close to our Kia parked on the street. So my husband went outside to see what was going on and the car took off. He later went to the driver-side door to see if anything happened and they busted out our key lock on that door attempting to get inside. Unsure if they planned to just rifle through the car or if they were going to steal the car (it is a Kia…). Glad we were still up to interrupt the perpetrator but still disheartening. Case number is 23-101722.

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FERRIES: WSF’s Walla Walla runs aground on Seattle-Bremerton run
April 15, 2023 6:17 pm
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 |   Seen at sea | Transportation | West Seattle news

(Photo tweeted by U.S. Coast Guard)

6:17 PM: We’re mentioning this because (a) west-facing West Seattleites might see emergency vessel/helicopter traffic as a result, and (b) the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth ferry route might get busier because of it: A Washington State Ferries boat has run aground while traveling from Bremerton to Seattle. U.S. Coast Guard vessels are at the scene where M/V Walla Walla is grounded in Rich Passage along the south side of Bainbridge Island near West Blakely [vicinity map]. It happened around 4:30 pm, WSF says, adding that initial indications are that “generator failure” was a factor. The Seattle-Bremerton run is out of service until further notice because of the mishap, as Walla Walla (50 years old) was the only boat on the run. No injuries reported, per the Coast Guard.

6:39 PM: The state Ecology Department says neither hull damage nor pollution has been detected so far. … One of the passengers stuck aboard tweeted that they’re “waiting to abandon ship but not clear how yet.”

7:50 PM: As noted in comments, Kitsap Transit has two of its foot ferries standing by to help get the passengers off the Walla Walla.

8:29 PM: And the Coast Guard says that’s happening right now:

(Photo tweeted by U.S. Coast Guard)

10:46 PM: The Coast Guard says the passenger evacuation is wrapping up and: “The rising tide will assist during the slated removal of the vessel from the shoal water. Peak high tide is at 3:23 am.”

ADDED SUNDAY: The boat indeed was refloated on the early-morning high tide and moved to Bremerton, where people were able to go retrieve their vehicles later in the morning. The Bremerton-Seattle run is being handled today by M/V Issaquah so the Walla Walla could be evaluated.

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Close call outside West Seattle Thriftway
April 15, 2023 5:09 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS breaking news

SPD and SFD converged on the north entrance of West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) a short time ago because of what was reported as “a car into a building.” Turns out the driver didn’t hit the building but did go up over the curb very close to the north doors. Major damage was to some planters by those doors, our crew reports, and no injuries reported. They were still talking to the driver at last report about whether this was a case of driver error, medical trouble, or mechanical problem.

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