day : 07/07/2023 13 results

Continuing our resurgence in coyote sightings – a texter reported just after 10 pm, ‘Just spotted a cute coyote on Belvidere Ave SW and SW Lander Street. Had my dogs with me so was a bit nervous, but he ran off in the other direction.” Earlier this week, we received a report we didn’t publish at the time – Ted reported, early Tuesday morning, “I just heard a coyote barking pretty close to my house near 37th/97th in Arbor Heights.” That was five days after this Upper Fauntleroy sighting, with photos. A reminder – this isn’t cause for panic, just an FYI; this state-produced Living With Wildlife guide has lots of info on co-existing with them.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen car trashed and pushed down Riverview slope; plate and lock left behind after racing

July 7, 2023 11:28 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news

Two more reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch:

STOLEN CAR TRASHED, PUSHED DOWN SLOPE: Lorelai‘s 2018 white Hyundai Elantra was stolen Wednesday night or early Thursday near Fauntleroy/Edmunds. This morning it was found about 25 feet down a slope by the Pee Wee baseball fields at Riverview Playfield. Here’s her photo of the car after it was towed out.

She knows how it got there because she found a social-media video showing her car being damaged by a burnout, then shoved down the slope. She adds, “There were also Texas license plates in my car (NSJ-7764)” when found. Any info? Police report number is 23-190153

PLATE AND LOCK LEFT BEHIND: Another incident involving discovery of an out-of-state plate – the photo is from T in Westwood:

T found those in the street after two sets of vehicles sped through their neighborhood – 27th SW between Thistle and Kenyon – this morning around 6:30 am. The first round, T says, involved a black SUV and silver sedan; after that, a dark sedan and white SUV. They called 911; the plate and lock were found later: “I am posting this in case the car descriptions ring a bell or license belongs to someone. Racing on 27th is very common but we have noticed an increase lately.”

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COUNTDOWN: One week until West Seattle Summer Fest – Kids Zone helpers needed!

July 7, 2023 8:42 pm

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West Seattle Summer Fest is now exactly one week away – starting next Friday (July 14th)!

One of the signature features will be the Kids Zone, featuring inflatables. The West Seattle Junction Association is hiring helpers 15+ to “watch the inflatables and control how many kids are going in at a time.” Pay is $17/hour, with four shifts open:

Friday 1-8

Saturday 10-3 and 3-8

Sunday 10-5

Interested? Contact chris@wsjunction.org

P.S. Aside from the inflatables, which require tickets, the Kids Zone will offer free activities and games too.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Another 7-11 robbery

July 7, 2023 7:00 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news

For the third time in a week, a West Seattle 7-11 store has been held up. The 35th/Avalon 7-11 was robbed early this morning; last Friday morning, robbers hit the Harbor Avenue and Highland Park 7-11s. In this case, the 911 call came in around 5:20 am today. Archived audio shows officers reported that the robbers were described as Black men in their early 20s, wearing black clothing; a gun was “implied” but not seen. The robbers got away with cash, according to an SPD summary filed later. The dispatcher noted a similar description for the robbers in a holdup in the King County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction an hour earlier.

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LIBRARIES: Three branches in West Seattle closed through weekend after bedbug sightings

July 7, 2023 3:58 pm

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| Delridge | High Point | West Seattle libraries | West Seattle news | Westwood

3:58 PM: Thanks to Christy for the tip and photo. The High Point and Southwest libraries closed at 2 pm and will be closed all weekend because of what the door sign describes as “a pest issue requiring chemical treatment.” Book drops are closed too. We have an inquiry out to Seattle Public Library headquarters in hopes of finding out more. Back in May, another reader tip led to this report about a similar situation stemming from a bedbug problem at the HP branch.

5:04 PM: As a reader comments below, Delridge is now closed too, and that’s reflected in the reply we just received from SPL spokesperson Laura Gentry:

We have temporarily closed the Delridge, High Point and Southwest branches due to bedbug sightings by staff at these three locations in the last 24 hours.

We are taking aggressive steps to remediate the issue; and unfortunately, that means keeping the branches closed throughout the weekend. These branches are scheduled to receive treatment early Monday morning, so we are keeping them and their book drops closed until that has occurred and they are cleared for re-entry (about two hours following application).

We are very sorry for the inconvenience this causes our patrons in the Southwest Region of the city, but it is important we act quickly to limit the impacts of this issue by immediately closing these locations, applying treatment, and discarding impacted materials.

We thank our eagle-eyed staff who quickly alert us to anything that might negatively impact patrons, staff, or Library spaces!

They’re not sure yet what time the branches will reopen Monday – likely by early afternoon – we’ll update when we have word.

ADDED SUNDAY: SPL says all three will reopen Monday at noon.

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UPDATE: SDOT truck involved in crash on westbound West Seattle Bridge

July 7, 2023 2:19 pm

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2:19 PM: Another crash of note – this one reported on the westbound West Seattle Bridge, and reported to involve an incident-response truck as well as a second vehicle. SFD and SPD are both responding. The exact location isn’t clear, and it’s currently out of traffic-camera range.

2:38 PM: Adding reader photos. The one above shows the crash location and resulting backup; in the one below you can see, in the background,, part of the damage to the response truck and other vehicle.

Wider view:

We’ll be checking with SFD regarding injuries.

3:40 PM: Officers have just told dispatch that all lanes on the bridge are open again. Meantime, SFD tells us two people were hurt – a 39-year-old man and 22-year-old man, both in stable condition when taken to hospitals. SDOT confirms its truck – one of five usually deployed around the city – was responding to another incident when hit.

4:24 PM: SPD confirms that “the 22-year-old driver was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI.”

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UPDATE: Flipped-car crash at 8th and Roxbury

July 7, 2023 12:37 pm

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| West Seattle news | WS breaking news

(Added – reader photo by Jenny F)

12:37 PM: Thanks for the tip. Emergency responders are at the scene of a crash at 8th/Roxbury. The tipster says a car is “flipped over,” but it’s only a single-engine SFD response, not a “rescue extrication.” Avoid the area for a while.

1:40 PM: Metro says the bus routes are back to normal, indicating the scene is cleared.

4:19 PM: We asked SFD about injuries: One woman around 60 years old was treated at the scene but declined to be taken to a hospital.

ADDED FRIDAY NIGHT: Thanks to Jenny F for posting a photo in comments – we’ve added it above as well, for the record.

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Going to ‘ODESZA Presents: The Last Goodbye’? Look for your neighbors in the credits!

July 7, 2023 11:44 am

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| West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

That’s the trailer for “ODESZA Presents: The Last Goodbye,” a music documentary playing in theaters worldwide tonight and next Wednesday. It’s not playing in West Seattle but we’re telling you about it because the filmmakers include three locals who sent this to let us – and you – know:

A feature film made by two West Seattleites – Kyle Seago & Andrew Franks – and one White Centerian – Kusanagi – will be playing in theaters all over Seattle (and worldwide in 700 theaters) on Friday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 12.

The film is a concert film/documentary on ODESZA, the Grammy Award-nominated and festival-headlining artist who got their start in Bellingham. The film was primarily shot over three sold-out shows at Climate Pledge Arena in 2022 and features footage from over the past decade telling the story of how ODESZA got their start and rose to international acclaim.

Andrew Franks worked as co-director and editor and is a Riverview resident, Kyle Seago was co-director/producer and also calls Riverview home. Kusanagi was the main director/editor and resides in White Center.

We’ll all be at AMC Southcenter for the 7 pm screening (tonight), but the film is also playing all over town at the SIFF Egyptian, Regal Meridian, AMC Thornton Place, etc.

Tickets can be found at: www.thelastgoodbye.film

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UPDATE: Incident on the West Seattle Bridge

July 7, 2023 10:50 am

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| West Seattle news | WS breaking news

10:50 AM: For those who’ve passed this in the last 15 minutes or so and wondered: Police responded to a report of a person walking on the West Seattle Bridge near the Delridge offramp. That happens more often than you might expect. When officers reached the person, the person was reportedly combative, so officers called for backup. The situation is reported to be under control now but is (or was) briefly blocking one or two westbound lanes.

10:55 AM: SFD medics have been called; we don’t know yet whether for the detained person, police, or both.

4:19 PM: SFD tells us the person was a woman around 30 years old and: “She was transported to Harborview for further care. Reported as suspected drug use.”

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Shakespeare in the park, outdoor movie, The Mighty Wurlitzer, more for your West Seattle Friday

July 7, 2023 10:30 am

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(Seen at Lincoln Park – photo by Jamie Kinney, jamiekinneyphotos.com)

The weekend’s almost here! Highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GARDEN CENTER OPEN: Need more plants for your garden, containers, etc.? You can shop at the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Garden Center, open with a wide variety of student-grown plants, until 2 pm. (North end of campus, 6000 16th SW)

SPRAYPARK OPEN: 11 am-8 pm, Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open daily.

DELRIDGE AND HIAWATHA WADING POOLS OPEN: Noon-5:30 pm. (4501 Delridge Way SW and 2700 California SW)

LINCOLN PARK WADING POOL OPEN: Noon-7 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

COLMAN POOL CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: Second day of a three-day swim-meet closure, so no public sessions.

SCRABBLE CLUB: You’re invited to play 12:30-1:30 pm at Margie’s Café inside the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon).

PEACE POLE DEDICATION: You’re invited to the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) for this 1 pm event today (the museum is open noon-4 pm on Fridays):

Join SWSHS and the West Seattle Rotary Club to dedicate West Seattle’s newest Peace Pole, installed at the Log House Museum. Rotarians have placed more than a quarter-million Peace Poles around the world, as invitations for people to contemplate what they can do to foster peace. A dedication ceremony is planned at 1 pm at the Log House Museum. Join us to celebrate!

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: 1-6 pm on the north side of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor), student-produced wine by the glass or bottle.

VISCON CELLARS: Tonight, visit Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) for wine by the glass or bottle, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW).

(added) HPIC CORNER BAR AT WS GOLF COURSE: 6 pm, Highland Park Improvement Club continues taking its monthly Corner Bar on the road:

Richie Aldente with DJ Rich
6-10 PM
West Seattle Golf Course
FREE! | ALL AGES!
Food and beverage are available for purchase.

(4470 35th SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Viva Zapata! – a tribute to The Gits in memory of Mia Zapata, with Black Ends, King Sheim, Beautiful Freaks, Mold Mom, Having Issues, Letterbomb, live at The Skylark – doors at 6, music at 7, $10, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW).

BOBCAT BOB: A longtime favorite returns to C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm, no cover, all ages.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: GreenStage‘s first free performance of the year in West Seattle is a “Backyard Bard” abbreviated version of “Comedy of Errors,” 7 pm at High Point Commons Park (Graham/Lanham).

BERNARD STRUBER & THE MIGHTY WURLITZER: See and hear Kenyon Hall‘s centerpiece in action during tonight’s show, from Mozart to pop, doors at 7, music at 7:30. Info, including ticket link, in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH: The musical continues at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor). Our calendar listing includes the ticket link.

OUTDOOR MOVIE: “Inside Out” is tonight’s movie at Maarten Park (4201 SW Juneau), 9 pm, free, all welcome.

FIREWORKS SHOW DOWNTOWN: If you hear sustained fireworks off in the distance – tonight there’s a show following the Swingman game at T-Mobile Park, part of the All-Star Week events.

Something to add to our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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UPDATE: Brown water in North Delridge, Seaview

July 7, 2023 10:04 am

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| Utilities | West Seattle news

10:04 AM: In our continued chronicling of brown-water reports around West Seattle, a texter reports getting “rusty” water this morning in North Delridge, near the Nucor mill. Nothing on the SPU emergency map, so it might be hydrant testing again, but if it happens to you, please report it to their 24/7 line at 206-386-1800.

ADDED FRIDAY NIGHT: For the record, Seaview had brown water today too – just found a note Cindy sent in the early afternoon, “letting you know we (and our neighbors) have brown water. 6300 block of 46th Ave SW.”

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Remembering Daniel R. Spengler, 1946-2023

July 7, 2023 9:13 am

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| Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends are remembering Daniel Spengler and sharing this remembrance with his community:

Daniel Robert Spengler
Age: 77

Date of Birth: 1-21-1946, Seattle, to parents Daniel F. Spengler and Virginia R. Spengler (Lee). His family were West Seattle residents for over 70 years and active in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and community. Dan lived in his family home until his passing.

He passed away peacefully on July 3, 2023, at home in the arms of his wife.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Tamsen Spengler, daughter Lisa Spengler, son in-law John Price, granddaughter Piper Price, brother Dan Spengler, sisters Donna Harrison and Karen Metcalf, and many cousins, all whom he loved dearly. He enjoyed spending time with his cousins. He even assisted with raising some of them. He truly appreciated their assistance during his battle with lung cancer and throughout his life.

He enjoyed participating in the Junior Achievement Program in school and was the Valedictorian for his graduation from Briscoe, Tukwila, WA and attended O’Dea High School, Seattle.

Dan was a Shipfitter in the Boilermakers Local Union; he became a Business Representative and then an Organizer for Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local Union 104. He subsequently was promoted to Union Organizer for the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. Dan attended many training seminars regarding labor organizing and was an effective organizer in many states. He was motivated by his desire to improve the lives of working men and women.

He was a dedicated board member of the United Friends Group Homes in West Seattle. He loved visiting with the group home residents and always made them smile and laugh. He often brought his Wheaten Terrier, Fanny, there to visit with him, which the residents truly enjoyed.

Family and friends will remember him for his love of gardening, especially his roses and his love, training and caring for rescued Wheaten Terriers. He was always there for his family and friends with a helping hand when needed, and shared a true sense of humor with them. He had a love of music and always had a line from a tune to share with others. He often would sing a few lines of the song “Happy Trails” to folks as they were leaving.

Dan requested no formal service be held and a private gravesite burial be held for family only.

In memory of Dan, memorials can be made to PetConnect Rescue. info@petconnectrescue.org. 877-838-9171, PO Box 60714, Potomac, MD 20859

To share your condolences and memories of Dan, please visit www.EmmickFunerals.com/obituary/Daniel-Spengler

(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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TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Friday notes, as All-Star events step up to the plate

July 7, 2023 6:03 am

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6:03 AM: Good morning. Welcome to Friday, July 7th.

ALL-STAR WEEK STARTS

It’s really five days of events starting today, leading up to Tuesday’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park, but if you head off-peninsula, be ready for bigger crowds from SODO northward. Here’s the schedule.

WEATHER & SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

It’s cooler: Sunny, hazy, high around 80. Today’s sunrise was at 5:20 am; sunset will be at 9:08 pm.

TRANSIT

Metro – Regular schedule, with trip cancellations and temporary route suspensions possible. Note that Metro will be free to ride Monday and Tuesday.

Water Taxi – The West Seattle WT is on its regular schedule. (Here are changes planned for the All-Star Week. Also – free of charge Monday and Tuesday.)

Washington State Ferries – 2-boat schedule for Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth. See Vessel Watch for boats’ locations.

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 main camera:

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

Low Bridge – east-end vicinity:

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

Highway 99: – 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: The @SDOTBridges Twitter feed shows whether the city’s movable bridges are opening for vessel traffic.

If you see trouble 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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