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If you want to run for our area’s open Seattle City Council, King County Council, or Seattle Public Schools Board seats, last call! Tomorrow starts King County Elections‘ five-day Filing Week for the August 1st primary. Some candidates already have registered campaigns with the state Public Disclosure Commission, but they’re not officially on the ballot unless they follow the procedures for filing between 9 am tomorrow and 4 pm Friday (May 19th). So far, as we’ve reported, the City Council District 1 seat that Lisa Herbold is leaving has had seven campaigns registered (though only six of those candidates – Preston Anderson, Stephen Brown, Maren Costa, Jean Iannelli Craciun, Rob Saka, and Phil Tavel – have announced candidacies); the County Council District 8 seat that Joe McDermott is leaving has two campaigns registered, those of Burien Mayor Sofia Aragon and Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda; and the Seattle School Board District 6 seat that Leslie Harris is leaving has one registered candidate so far, RoseLynne McCarter. Interested in running for something? Here’s info on the KC Elections site. We’ll publish updates all week on who files.

P.S. Everyone who files this week for City Council D-1 will be invited to the forum we’re presenting June 6th at the OLG Walmesley Center (35th/Myrtle), in-person and online, with a neighborhood-organization info fair at 6 pm and the forum starting by 7 pm. The 34th District Democrats are presenting forums for City Council D-1 and County Council D-8 from 1 pm to 4 pm June 10th at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen brown Kia Soul; car break-ins; package theft

May 14, 2023 7:11 pm

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Reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch:

STOLEN CAR: In the photo above is Teresa‘s brown Kia Soul, being driven Saturday night by a thief who took it from 35th SW between Henderson and Trenton. Teresa spotted it on 29th SW by Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex: “I looked north and saw a smaller guy standing by my car on the side of the road, doors open on both sides. I was completely stupid in the moment and walked toward him, saying, ‘Hey, that’s my car,’ and he dove in, tried to run over me, and took off south down 29th. I could see him for about six blocks until he curved around on Cambridge.” Plate # is AAN6185, SPD report # is 23-131049.

CAR BREAK-INS: In that general area, with postseason sports still under way, Kamil wanted to issue this warning: “Friday there were two reported car break-ins around the SWAC softball and baseball fields. We believe it was motivated by the Metro League tournament happening at the same time, and both resulted in loss of property and broken windows.” Both happened on SW Trenton, says Kamil, who did not have a police-report # yet.

PACKAGE THEFT: From Katie in North Delridge:

Porch pirate stole a large package off my porch Saturday around noon in broad daylight. Both our security cameras caught him. White male, bald, maroon shirt, gray shorts and sneakers. Happened on 26th Ave. SW. Between Hudson and SW Alaska.

Police report # is 23-130980.

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UPDATE: Basement fire at house on Pigeon Point (added: cause, damage info)

May 14, 2023 5:56 pm

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5:56 PM: Seattle Fire has a full response arriving at what firefighters described to dispatch as a basement fire in a house in the 3600 block of 22nd SW on Pigeon Point [map]. Updates to come.

6:01 PM: Firefighters tell dispatch they have the fire under control. They’ve searched the house to be sure no one was inside. No word of any injuries so far.

6:13 PM: Firefighters have declared the fire “tapped” (out).

6:21 PM: As we finally arrive from the other end of the peninsula, firefighters are wrapping up. Adding photos.

6:26 PM: We talked to incident command at the scene. No one was home, no one hurt. The fire was confined to one room in the basement. SFD’s investigator is on the way to determine how it started.

ADDED WEDNESDAY: SFD tells WSB, “The fire was ruled accidental. Caused by an overheated extension cord that was plugged into a portable heater.”

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COUNTDOWN: Less than 3 weeks until Loop the ‘Lupe 2023!

May 14, 2023 4:00 pm

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(WSB photo from 2019 Loop the ‘Lupe)

We’re now entering the three-month heart of major spring/summer event season. Right now, a quick reminder that Loop the ‘Lupe is now less than three weeks away, on Saturday, June 3rd. The centerpiece of this benefit for Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s social-service work in the community is an obstacle course – and this year, you have two options. An “elite wave” is for participants 16+ and will have two extra obstacles; then comes the “family wave.” The day is rounded out with a fun run, Senior Saunter, and Youth Dash. All the activities, plus live music, BBQ, and a beer garden, are happening on Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle). If you’re not already registered for one or more of the events, today’s a great day to do it – here’s how. (WSB is a community co-sponsor for Loop the ‘Lupe.)

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WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: 8 of our winged neighbors

May 14, 2023 1:30 pm

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It’s been a while since our last gallery of reader-contributed West Seattle bird photos, but the contributions have continued coming in (thank you!), and we finally have an opportunity to show them to you. Above, Trileigh Tucker‘s cooling view of an Anna’s Hummingbird; Trileigh reminds us, be sure to keep water out for birds in this hot weather! Below, a California Scrub-Jay photographed by Susan Whiting Kemp in the Morgan area:

Cindy Roberts photographed two Common Loons “in a mating display”:

Jay Speidell found a Northern Flicker woodpecker making a new nest on Puget Ridge:

James Tilley caught an immature Bald Eagle landing in an Alki-area snag:

Two from Jerry Simmons: An American Goldfinch:

And a Finch:

From Arlene Rubin, a Hawk:

IDs are from the photographers; links are from BirdWeb, where you can see and hear other bird species that spend time in our region. Photos to share, from wildlife to breaking news (and beyond)? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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ANOTHER SOFTBALL SHOWDOWN: One week until West Seattle Chamber vs. Junction

May 14, 2023 11:43 am

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The high-school playoffs aren’t the only game in town – one week from today, the first-ever Battle for West Seattle softball game takes the field (though that field happens to be in White Center). The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce will face the West Seattle Junction Association. If you haven’t already seen it in our calendar, here’s what it’s all about:

As part of the celebration of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce’s 100th anniversary, the Chamber has challenged the West Seattle Junction Association to the first-ever Battle for West Seattle — a charity softball game benefiting the West Seattle Food Bank and White Center Food Bank!

This charity softball game is being hosted by The DubSea Fish Sticks at The Fryer. Tom Hutyler, the public-address announcer for the Seattle Mariners and a West Seattle local, will be announcing the game. The softball teams are made up of amateur players from local West Seattle businesses. It’s sure to be a home run, so come out to cheer on your favorite nonprofit or business!

All-ages General Admission tickets are $12/person and ages 3 & under are free. Things are heating up with the competition, so get your tickets now at battleforwestseattle.com! Sponsorships are also available for businesses wishing to support this community event.

Game Day Details:

Battle for West Seattle
Sunday, May 21st, 2023 at 12:05 pm
Mel Olson Stadium – Inside King County’s Steve Cox Memorial Park
1321 SW 102nd

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SPORTS: West Seattle HS baseball, softball teams advance in postseason

May 14, 2023 9:57 am

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High-school sports postseason updates:

BASEBALL: West Seattle High School finished the Metro League tournament last night with second place after a 5-2 loss to Lincoln at Steve Cox Memorial Park. The Wildcats, now 20-3, have led the league all season and now head to the state championships. We’re awaiting word of their first game; the tournament starts Tuesday, and the matchups will be posted here.

SOFTBALL: After their final two games at the Metro League softball tournament, WSHS took sixth place and is moving on to districts. Friday at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex, the Wildcats beat Lincoln 12-2 and then lost to Bishop Blanchet 7-6. WSHS’s first district game is Tuesday at NCSWAC, 5:30 pm vs. Lake Washington.

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WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: Mother’s Day, encore garage sales, and more

May 14, 2023 6:34 am

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Here’s what’s on the schedule for this Mother’s Day Sunday in West Seattle:

GARAGE/YARD SALE SEQUELS: These sales that registered for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day said in their listings or announced post-WSCGSD that they’d be open today too (check the map/list for locations and details) – #38, #106, #141 (8-noon today), #142, #171, #367. (added) Also benefit sale #16, “the plant sale fundraiser for LUNG FORCE walk,” plus other items, treats bottled water, lemonade. (See comments below, too!)

(Saturday photo by David Hutchinson)

SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN PEONY FESTIVAL: 10 am-4 pm, celebrate peony blossoms with cultural activities at the garden. More info here. (5640 16th SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm; the market offers spring produce as well as flowers (need some for Mother’s Day?), 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)

CHALLAH BRAIDING: The West Seattle Torah Learning Center will be at the market today, 10 am-2 pm, to demonstrate challah braiding.

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: June Star performs at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3 pm.

MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY: Free classical concert with the Ladies’ Musical Club at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), 3 pm. The program is in our calendar listing.

THEATER: Matinee for “Zach” by Christian St. Croix, directed by Sara Porkalob, at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3 pm. Tickets here.

TIM’S TAVERN: 5-8 pm at the new Tim’s Tavern in White Center (16th/98th), Shakin’ Sunday with Johnny7 and the Black Crabs. More info here.

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.

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

Have an event – one-time or recurring – to add to our calendar? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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