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Got a Chief Sealth International High School senior in your household? The CSIHS PTSA can help with scholarship money! This week, they announced they “will award a $1,000 scholarship each to up to five graduating seniors planning to attend a College, University, or Technical or Vocational Program.” May 24 is the deadline to apply. Get more info – and the application form – by going here.

WEEKEND PREVIEW: ‘Ready Freddy Prep Party’ tomorrow (and another coming up)

May 3, 2024 7:01 pm

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| Preparedness | West Seattle news

Ready for what we all hope will never happen? If not, join Alice Kuder of Just in Case Disaster Preparedness Services (WSB sponsor) at one of two more “Ready Freddy Prep Parties,” and a little time can make a big difference. At 3 pm tomorrow (May 4) and 1 pm Saturday, May 18, in less than an hour, you’ll see how to create a Flee Bag™ (aka “Go Kit” or “Bug-out Bag”). Bring your own bag; if you want to stuff it with the basics Alice recommends, she’ll be selling them at cost. The party is at Whisky West (6451 California SW) and attendance is limited so RSVP ASAP by emailing Alice at alice@justincaseplans.com.

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WEEKEND PREVIEW: Music festival at The Heron’s Nest

May 3, 2024 5:31 pm

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| West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

The Heron’s Nest might be one of West Seattle’s best-kept secrets – hidden just uphill from West Marginal Way, an ongoing site of environmental restoration and community-building. Tomorrow afternoon and evening (Saturday, May 4), The Heron’s Nest will be the site of a two-stage music festival – here’s the lineup:

Admission is $20 – “all ages and all creatures welcome,” according to the official flyer. Tickets are available online here; find The Heron’s Nest at 4818 Puget Way SW.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: ‘Foot pursuit’ after stolen vehicle spotted in Morgan Junction

May 3, 2024 3:39 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news

3:39 PM: Not related to the bank robbery, according to police, but they’ve just run after – and detained – two people near California/Fauntleroy. This started when officers spotted a stolen car, occupied and moving. The driver pulled into the Thriftway parking lot, and two people were seen running shortly thereafter, with police chasing them on foot. We haven’t yet heard a description of the car, which is apparently still in the Thriftway lot.

3:43 PM: Officers just told dispatch the plates on the car are from a different car. Meantime, an officer is reported to have minor injuries, reportedly from “hopping a fence” in the foot pursuit.

ADDED: This GMC Yukon is the stolen vehicle that was recovered:

According to radio traffic, it was taken in Federal Way.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Sound Credit Union robbed again

May 3, 2024 3:21 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news

3:21 PM: Police are arriving in The Junction to look for a robber. According to the address given by dispatch, it happened at Sound Credit Union – which recently announced its plan to close the branch at the end of June. The robber is described as a white man in his late 20s, 5-9, medium build, light hair, baseball cap, blue face mask, “with cash in hand.” The branch was robbed three times last year.

3;27 PM: Police have added clothing to the description – blue bandanna around his neck, light blue T-shirt, dark blue shirt beneath, blue jeans, green baseball cap.

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BIZNOTE: New look for The Beer Junction

May 3, 2024 2:40 pm

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news | WS beverages

After 14 years, The Beer Junction (4511 California SW) is getting a new look. Proprietor Corey Leitch sent the announcement:

The Beer Junction is thrilled to announce the launch of its new brand identity, marking an exciting chapter in the establishment’s journey since opening its doors in 2010.

The centerpiece of the rebrand is a contemporary logo depicting the familiar sight of a hand gripping a beer bottle, with the cap bursting off the top, symbolizing the release of the beverage and the joyful anticipation of that first sip.

This dynamic image encapsulates The Beer Junction’s role as a facilitator of memorable beer experiences. It represents the art and ritual of properly pouring and appreciating a finely crafted beer, capturing the essence of the establishment’s passion for fostering beer culture and community. …

The new logo was designed by artist Casey Callahan. Another Beer Junction note – they’re planning to open the outdoor “patio” for the season next weekend.

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Brown water in Alki, and hydrant testing elsewhere

May 3, 2024 2:30 pm

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| Utilities | West Seattle news

Just got a text reporting brown water in Alki. No Seattle Public Utilities work mapped in West Seattle – either emergency or planned – so it’s likely hydrant testing stirring up sediment (rust) in the lines again. We also have seen SFD doing some of that testing in south Gatewood today, near 35th/Thistle. Even if you’re sure that’s what’s happening with your water, ALWAYS report it to SPU’s 24-hour hotline, 206-386-1800. The discoloration is not toxic but can stain your laundry, so you’ll want to be sure the water runs clear before you wash anything.

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FOLLOWUP: Mayor announces revised transportation levy. More money, and West Seattle project changes

May 3, 2024 11:59 am

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| Transportation | West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

(SDOT camera at 35th/Holden, south end of newest corridor proposal)

One week after the end of public feedback on his initial $1.35 billion proposal for the new transportation levy, Mayor Harrell has just announced the revised plan. He’s added another $100 million, so it’s now a $1.45 billion, nine-year levy. But the list of potential West Seattle projects in the overview has been scaled back since that previous announcement (here’s our West Seattle-focused report from April).

Perhaps the biggest West Seattle change is a reduction for what’s envisioned for a “corridor” project on 35th SW – instead of the previously mentioned project (including repaving) from Morgan to Alaska, the revised levy only mentions Morgan to Holden. The revised levy document also no longer mentions Fauntleroy Way SW (the Triangle section was originally in the now-expiring Levy to Move Seattle, then shelved in case light rail needed that corridor). The one West Seattle holdover from the first proposal is at Olson, toward the end of the Roxbury corridor:

Olson Pl SW / 1st Ave S: 2nd Ave SW to SW Cloverdale St — Street reconstruction with a widened sidewalk or trail and treatments to keep vehicles from skidding on wet pavement.

We note two additions: On the list of potential sidewalk projects, the new proposal adds SW Brandon between 26th and 30th, something that’s been on the North Delridge wish list forever. And a “transit corridor performance project” is proposed for the block of SW Oregon between California and 44th.

The reduction in named West Seattle projects doesn’t necessarily mean this area is getting less investment – there are many categories in which the plan doesn’t go into detail (we asked about specifics previously and SDOT said those were yet to come). You can read the city’s overview of the new proposal here, and more details here. Now it goes to the City Council, with District 1 Councilmember Rob Saka leading the review as chair of the Transportation Committee and the all-councilmembers Select Committee focusing on the levy, starting next Tuesday morning (here’s the agenda).

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‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at CSIHS, art, music, more for your West Seattle Friday

May 3, 2024 10:30 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Salty’s, scene of tonight’s SWSHS gala, and the Water Taxi, running late tonight, seen in Theresa Arbow-O’Connor’s photo)

Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Again today, get food at/from Blue Moon Burgers (2504 Alki SW) and tell them you’re supporting Madison Middle School; part of the proceeds will go to Madison students via the ASB.

WATER TAXI EXTENDED HOURS: Third Friday for the Water Taxi’s spring/summer hours, which add Friday and Saturday later-evening service each week.

STAY & PLAY INDOOR GYM: Free drop-in play, 10-11:30 am at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

SSC GARDEN CENTER: Plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am-3 pm.

LIBRARY CLOSURE: The Seattle Public Library‘s temporary closure days continue; the West Seattle (Admiral) branch will not be open, but it’s regular hours today for our area’s other libraries.

(added) JUNCTION FC MERCH POP-UP & FORMER SOUNDER APPEARANCE: At Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW):

Friday, May 3rd from 4-7 pm

Calling all soccer fans! Former Sounder Román Torres will be at Ounces, Friday, May 3rd from 4-7 pm, along with West Seattle’s new semi-pro soccer team, Junction FC, for a very special Preseason Pop-up! Come get Junction FC Merch for their inaugural season, support your local team, drink beer to win FREE game tickets & merch, and say hello to Román! (He might even sign something.)

GRAND OPENING: 4-7 pm, it’s a “grand opening happy hour” at Tattoo Pizzazz (6021 California SW).

VISCON CELLARS: Tasting room/wine bar open tonight for wine by the glass or bottle – 5-9 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

ART RECEPTION: Feathers in the Wind pop-up, upstairs at Alki Arts (6030 California SW) with six local artists showing and selling their work all weekend!

SWSHS GALA: Not too late to get tickets for the Southwest Seattle Historical Society gala at Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor), 6 pm – a fun night with speakers, an auction, dinner, more!

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: The Hinges and Spiders from Uranus at 6 pm, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: Art Frankel and Gordon Assadi on violin, 7 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: West Seattle’s own Not Dead Yet is back., followed by Good Lettuce and the Hall Passes. Doors at 7 pm, show at 8. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SHOWCASE AT THE SPOT: Fridays are Live Artist Showcase nights at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.

‘MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’ AT CSIHS: 7:30 pm, opening night for the Chief Sealth Drama Club/Bayfest Youth Theatre production of Shakespeare‘s classic. Our calendar listing includes ticket info. (2600 SW Thistle)

DJ NIGHT AT REVELRY ROOM: Music 9 pm-1 am on Fridays! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD! Skate to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), 9 pm-midnight, this week featuring Test Frenzy, (blouseusa)band, noisepoetnobody. $18 cover + $5 skate rental

LATE-NIGHT SINGING: 10 pm karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

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

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Need springtime ‘flower power’? Here’s how to get it while helping Roxhill Elementary

May 3, 2024 9:31 am

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| Gardening | How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Still planning your garden and/or containers for the heart of the growing/blooming season? Friends of Roxhill Elementary has a fundraiser going right now:

Spring is here! We are partnering again with Flower Power Fundraising to sell flower bulbs, kitchen garden herbs, sprouts, seeds, and more to bring some joy to your home garden or window sill this spring and raise money for our school.

Check out our fundraising website:
http://friendsofroxhill.fpfundraising.com

Share the link with your friends, neighbors, co-workers and relatives across the country. They have a variety of plants for every climate.

Friends of Roxhill Elementary receives 50% of the profits from every order. Orders are shipped directly to the person placing the order (there is a $6.99 shipping fee).

Order deadline is May 15, 2024. Thank you for supporting Roxhill Elementary!

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TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER, ROAD WORK: Friday + weekend notes, including Sunday morning’s bridge half-closure

May 3, 2024 6:03 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, May 3.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Increasing clouds, rain possible later, high in the mid-60s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:47 am; sunset will be at 8:25 pm.

ROAD-WORK ALERT

*The Delridge pedestrian-bridge earthquake-safety project continues at Delridge/Oregon, which is narrowed as a result:

WEEKEND ALERTS:

Saturday morning: The two right lanes of the northbound First Avenue South Bridge will be closed 5:30-11:30 am for maintenance

Sunday morning: The westbound West Seattle Bridge will be closed to 4-wheel traffic for the Emerald City Ride, approximately 5-9 am, and the riders will be traveling a route around West Seattle – with rest stops at Alki and at South Seattle College – before heading back to the starting point in SODO via the low bridge.

TRANSIT NOTES

Metro today – Regular schedule; check advisories here.

Water Taxi today – Regular schedule. (Since it’s Friday, that means late-evening runs, too.) Check the real-time map if you need to see where the boat is.

Washington State Ferries today – The usual 2 boats on the Triangle Route. Check WSF alerts for last-minute changes. Use the real-time map to see where your ferry is.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

Low bridge: Open.

Delridge cameras: Besides the one below (Delridge/Orchard), cameras are also at Delridge/Genesee, Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

High Bridge – As noted above, westbound lanes will be closed 5-9 am Sunday for the Emerald City Ride. Meantime, here’s the main camera:

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

1st Ave. S. Bridge:

Highway 99: – northbound side at Lander:

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here; West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras are on this WSB page.

BRIDGE INFO: The @SDOTBridges feed on X (ex-Twitter) shows whether the city’s movable bridges are open for vessel traffic. (We’re aware that the low bridge hasn’t shown up in this feed since the recent closure, and we’re awaiting SDOT’s explanation.)

If you see a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water, please text or call our hotline (when you can do that safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

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