West Seattle, Washington
27 Sunday
Thanks to Sean O for sending two clips from a sighting tonight of three coyotes near 36th/Hanford. You can see the third in this one:
Other sightings since our last coyote update a few weeks ago:
HIGH POINT: Zachary saw two near 32nd/Raymond the night of September 17:
Two coyotes crossing 32nd Ave SW and SW Raymond St around 11:40. Didn’t mind me and my dog. Did stop to look at me as I tried to get a pic.
FAIRMOUNT: Anthony reported a September 20 sighting – “Spotted a coyote just before 10 pm at the intersection of Dawson and 38th. There were a rabble of smaller animals nearby scattering to evade it, too. I was behind the wheel at the time, so I could not safely get a picture.”
UPPER FAUNTLEROY: That same night, Tim had this sighting: “At about 9:15 p.m. I saw a large coyote trotting at a fair clip south on 37th Ave in the Gatewood neighborhood between Cloverdale and Donovan as I was walking north. It took a quick nose over toward me as I sped up past it, then it continued south. I warned a couple of dog walkers who were heading in the same direction. I’ve walked a lot in this neighborhood at night over the last five years (I’m a Gatewood resident), have seen a decent collection of wildlife, but never a coyote in this area.”
We share sightings periodically for awareness and education, not alarm. Many brochures and one-sheets offer simple tips for coexisting with coyotes – here’s one of them.
West Seattle PCC Assistant Store Director John Reed and Store Director Renee Crovisier
Photos and story by Jason Grotelueschen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
It was a neighborhood birthday party 35 years in the making on Saturday, as PCC Community Markets (WSB sponsor) celebrated their 35th anniversary in West Seattle.
PCC staff hosted the afternoon festivities at the store (2749 California SW) and drew an appreciative crowd of neighbors and customers, with highlights including a performance by the student band from West Seattle High School, food samples from several Northwest makers, demo stations, and various other activities.
Upstairs, kids were invited to decorate their own mini-pumpkins:
…and PCC’s Ed Kernan led customers of all ages in a pasta-making demo:
Downstairs, customers enjoyed wine tasting as well as food samples throughout the store:
The first West Seattle PCC store opened in 1989 (the co-op’s sixth store, and largest at the time), and in 2019 the store doubled in size to 24,000 square feet after a two-year hiatus for construction.
PCC’s roots in West Seattle actually go back to the mid-1960s, according to this article from the PCC website, when the co-op had a drop-off site for grocery deliveries on a member’s porch in Delridge (prior to the co-op even opening their first storefront, in Madrona).
(WSB photo, October 2023)
All ages are welcome next Sunday afternoon to join in drumming – and a little dancing – to call the coho home to Fauntleroy Creek. It’s an annual tradition in a courtyard just yards from the banks of the creek, and it comes as volunteers launch the Fauntleroy Watershed Council‘s count of spawners arriving in the creek. No RSVP needed, just show up at SW Director and upper Fauntleroy Way (across and upslope from the ferry dock), 4 pm Sunday, October 13.
(WSB photo by Patrick Sand)
By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor
“We need our community.”
Southwest Precinct commander Capt. Krista Bair says that’s truer than ever while SPD works to rebuild its ranks.
We talked with her earlier this week at the precinct, our first opportunity for a sit-down conversation since she took over more than three months ago as leader of the officers assigned to West Seattle and South Park.
Before getting into how the precinct works – and how the community factors into what police do – we asked about how she found this profession, which has her now serving as the first woman to lead this precinct, in a department where women comprise only about 15 percent of the sworn staffing. This month marks 29 years since Capt. Bair started her policing career. In very early adulthood, she worked in her family business – an Arizona restaurant – for a while. “It was great preparation for interacting for the public, time management, customer complaints …” She might have stayed in the family business but she didn’t want to stay in Arizona: “I’m just not a hot-weather person.” Her interest in Seattle was piqued by movies like “Sleepless in Seattle” and “Singles.” Her interest in police work traces to TV shows like “Cagney and Lacey” and “Charlie’s Angels.” (The Angels were private detectives, close enough.) In the beginning, she says, police work wasn’t what she expected – she looked younger than her early-20s age, so “I thought they’d put me in schools. Didn’t happen.” But she found fulfillment in the work anyway. “I’ve always wanted to help people. … I’m a very optimistic individual.”
That’s Cami Voss, who is performing one of the three mini-concerts set for this Thursday’s West Seattle Art Walk, October’s edition of The Art of Music. All three mini-concerts are set for 6 pm to 7:45 pm Thursday, with a 15-minute break halfway through; Terra Nova Duo is performing at Alki Arts (6030 California SW); Sue Quigley is performing at West Seattle Realty (2715 California SW; WSB sponsor); and Cami Voss is performing at Jet City Labs (4547 California SW). All are free – stop in for one, two, or all three. For more on the Art Walk itself – with dozens of venues, some featuring artist receptions, 5 pm Thursday “till late” – go here!
The video and report were sent by Kelly:
My car was stolen this morning. Black Dodge Charger. They had the keys, spare set. Not sure how. Plate APT 4041. Arbor Heights.
Call 911 if you find it.
10:37 AM: If you’ve seen the orcas passing west-facing West Seattle this morning, Kersti Muul of Salish Wildlife Watch tells us those are transients. But on Saturday, there was much buzz about Southern Resident Killer Whales making their first appearance this fall in central Puget Sound. Donna Sandstrom of The Whale Trail told us last night that they almost got this far south – her group was standing by with shareable binoculars but they turned around and headed back north. Great time of year for whale watching – let us know if you see any!
10:53 AM: Kersti says today’s transient group – the T65Bs – are now “milling about” off Alki.
(Photo sent by Kathy)
Thanks for the tips. More trouble for Easy Street Records – two days after flooding damage inside, one of the shop windows was broken from outside, around 7 am. Police found a shrieking woman, took her into custody, and called for medical assistance; one of the people who told us about this, Kathy, says people nearby setting up for the Farmers’ Market told her that the woman apparently had thrown herself against the window. SFD tells us, “A crew was dispatched and treated an adult female in crisis. The patient was transported to the hospital by AMR.”
Family and friends will gather October 19 for a service in memory of Andrew J. King. Here’s the remembrance they’re sharing now:
Andrew James King was born on the 13th of March, 1950. He was the third and youngest child of Donald and Andrea King.
He grew up in north Seattle and attended Ballard HIgh School, from which he graduated in 1968. After high school, he attended college at Pacific Lutheran University, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1972. He continued his study of music at the University of Washington, where he earned a Master of Music degree with a special emphasis on organ performance in 1974. That same year, he became organist and cantor at First Lutheran Church of West Seattle, where he served until his death on August 7, 2024. He also worked for 35 years at Rainier Industries in the accounting department, serving as the Vice President of Finance at the time of his retirement in 2016.
He is survived by his wife, Larraine, their two children, David and Elizabeth, his brother Donald Jerry, his sister, Carolyn, a niece, three nephews, and many grandnieces, grandnephews, and cousins. He lived his life in service to others, and was an influence for good wherever he went. He will be missed by all whose lives were touched by him.
There will be a celebratory memorial Eucharist and Inurnment service on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 1 pm at First Lutheran Church of West Seattle, 4105 California Avenue SW. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Andrew King memorial fund at FLCWS, the West Seattle Food Bank, or the arts organization of your choice.
(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to we*************@***il.com)
(Bubbly scene at Alki earlier this week – photo by James Bratsanos)
Here are the highlights of what’s happening in our area today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more listings):
SWIM IN THE SOUND: At 9 am, dive into the weekly group plunge into Puget Sound off Alki – meet at Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki).
VACCINATION CLINIC: 9 am-3 pm with Seattle Visiting Nurse Association at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), flu and COVID shots offered, open to the community; our calendar listing has more information and the registration link.
WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet for today’s run at 9 am at Current Coffee (2206 California SW).
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE OPENING RECEPTION: 10 am-11:30 am, meet West Seattle neighbors showing their creations this month at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: As usual, open 10 am-2 pm, with seasonal produce, plus beverages, baked goods, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared food, nuts, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)
WHILE YOU’RE IN THE JUNCTION … visit Jet City Labs (4547 California SW) for October’s first Sunday Small Business Pop-up Market.
DELUXE TAG SALE: Three fashionable vendors you probably know are throwing a “deluxe tag sale” 10 am-3 pm again today, “in the Alki neighborhood in the south side alley between 60th and 61st Ave SW off Admiral Way.”
NOT REGISTERED TO VOTE YET? Change that today! Special registration event at Fauntleroy UCC, starting at 11:20 am. (9140 California SW)
OKTOBERFEST AT OUNCES: Noon-7 pm, last of three days of beer, food, and fun. (3809 Delridge Way SW)
GET READY! One more free “Ready Freddy Prep Party,” 1-1:45 pm with Alice Kuder of Just in Case, at Whisky West (6451 California SW) – our calendar listing has RSVP info.
‘PRESERVING YOUR HARVEST’: 1:30 pm class at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW) – our calendar listing has info and the ticket link.
MUSICIANS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) – Orville Johnson and Ross Robinson with Andrew Mason; bring food or money to donate to the West Seattle Food Bank.
‘GUARDS AT THE TAJ’: Closing performance for the award-winning “dark comedy” at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 3 pm – info and tickets here.
‘BEYOND LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT’: Five-week series of Sunday night events at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW):
We are pleased to be able to offer this series to our community and invite all who are interested in learning more about the history and future of the Duwamish tribe and the effects of colonization on the Indigenous community to join us.
5 pm-6 pm, no RSVP required.
‘SCREENAGERS: ELEMENTARY AGE EDITION’: As previewed here, 5:30 pm at Admiral Theater (2343 California SW), the Seattle premiere of the latest documentary in the “Screenagers” series – a must for parents of elementary students. Q&A with the filmmaker afterward. Co-presented by the Lafayette Elementary PTA. Advance tickets here.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday night music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.
Are you organizing and/or publicizing something that should be listed on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Just email us the basics – we*************@***il.com – thank you!
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