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The West Seattle High School girls’ soccer team won their first match of the season today, playing their cross-peninsula counterparts from Chief Sealth International High School.

Final score was 11-1. Sealth scored that one goal in the first half and the Wildcats shut out the Seahawks the rest of the way.

Both teams have their next matches on Thursday (October 10) – WSHS (1-7-1) plays Seattle Academy at 4 pm at Delridge Playfield (4458 Delridge Way SW); CSIHS (4-2-4) takes on Ingraham at 4:30 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

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FOLLOWUP: City Council OKs surveillance-camera project, including studying possible future Alki/Harbor use

October 8, 2024 9:31 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle police

The City Council gave final approval today to the plan for a Seattle Police pilot program to use surveillance cameras in four areas of the city. None of them are in West Seattle, but the bill includes an amendment from District 1 Councilmember Rob Saka requiring SPD to study possibly using cameras in the Alki/Harbor Avenue area. We reported on this after the Public Safety Committee, for which Saka serves as vice chair, passed it two weeks ago. Actually authorizing cameras in Alki/Harbor would require separate legislation at some point in the future, so don’t expect to see them any time soon. The areas of the city where the bill does authorize cameras are downtown, Aurora, Belltown, and Chinatown/ID. Opponents have voiced privacy concerns; Saka acknowledged cameras bring “potential non-trivial privacy challenges,” but he and colleagues including Public Safety Committee chair Councilmember Bob Kettle contend there will be plenty of safeguards and oversight. Saka also contended video is needed as a “force multiplier,” and noted that if it’s eventually deployed for Alki/Harbor, that could help people who are “suffering from PTSD … because of what’s been going on down here.” The discussion of this item starts 2 hours and 8 minutes into the Seattle Channel recording of the meeting.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Delivery van, mail theft, abandoned-possibly-stolen car, dumped cards

October 8, 2024 7:03 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news

Three reader reports:

DELIVERY VAN STOLEN + MAIL THEFT: From a resident in the 6500 block of 42nd SW:

Busy day in Morgan Junction. An Amazon van was stolen on Holly and 42nd – thief sped down the alley toward Thriftway while the Amazon driver chased on foot. I live (in) a townhouse building with seven units; all seven of our mailboxes were broken into. We’re guessing it’s the same person. The event number from 911 is 24-286148.

We heard a bit about the theft via police radio, but not which type of van; will add if we get that info. This happened between 4:30 pm and 5 pm.

ABANDONED VOLVO: A reader says this plateless maroon Volvo XC90, with signs of having been in a crash (including front-end damage and deployed airbags), has been in their neighborhood at least four days. They’ve reported it but also wanted to post here in case someone’s looking for it:

Yours? Let us know and we’ll get you more info.

DUMPED CARDS, KEYS: Same goes for these found items – west of Westwood Village, a reader spotted a small pile of dumped items, car keys plus cards with different names – a PayPal debit card in the name of someone with first initial T, a local sports team “event staff” badge with first initial C, gift cards for wine and auto parts. They left the items where they found them, but if any sound like yours, let us know.

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COUNTDOWN: One month until ‘Soaring with Sealth.’ Early-bird tickets available; auction items requested too

October 8, 2024 4:51 pm

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

With one month (and one day) to go until this year’s fundraising dinner/auction for Chief Sealth International High School, tickets are available at the “early bird” rate. Here’s the announcement we were asked to share:

The Chief Sealth Auction Committee invites you to purchase Early Bird tickets to our fundraising auction this year! The event will be held at South Seattle College’s Brockey Center in West Seattle on November 9th at 5:30 pm.

The Auction team is currently hard at work securing donations, putting together gift packages, choosing decorations, and planning a fun night in the spirit of the theme “Soaring with Sealth.” Early bird tickets are available this week for $90 ($80 teacher/coach) and include a delicious Northwest meal, plus a great night of entertainment, games, and memorable moments.

We’re also accepting donations for the auction of goods and services, so if you have something you’d like to donate, please let us know. Buy tickets and make donations on our Auction website. Questions can go to Auction Chair Dawn Pomeroy (dpomeroy70.dp@gmail.com)

Come celebrate our school while raising money for a great cause. We hope to see you there.

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Zoning changes ahead for ‘One Seattle Plan’: Here’s how and when to get info and give comments

October 8, 2024 3:01 pm

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| Development | West Seattle housing | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, April draft ‘One Seattle Plan’ open house at Chief Sealth IHS)

Next week, we’ll see how the city proposes updating its plan for future growth – aka the Comprehensive Plan, or “One Seattle Plan” in keeping with Mayor Harrell‘s signature phrase. This afternoon, District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka‘s office has sent out a heads-up on what’s ahead and how/when you can attend a briefing/comment opportunity in West Seattle, six months after the draft version of the plan was circulated at events including one covered here in April:

Many of you had expressed interest in the City’s Comprehensive Plan over this past year. Here is another around of community engagement so please share out broad and wide!

On October 16, the Mayor’s Office and the Office of Planning and Community Development are releasing Mayor Harrell’s updated Growth Strategy for the One Seattle Plan along with detailed information on zoning changes, including draft legislation to implement HB 1110 in our Neighborhood Residential zones and draft zoning maps for other land use changes in neighborhoods across the city.

This release kicks off a two-month public comment period on the zoning legislation and maps that will run through December 20. OPCD has planned a schedule of engagement, including info sessions in every Council District.

The outreach happening this fall is strictly related to zoning changes. Residents will be able to view the specific zoning changes on detailed maps, and will be able to comment directly on the maps via an online tool.

OPCD will host one online session on October 23rd and an in-person session in District 1 on November 6th at Madison Middle School Gym. Residents can learn how to view the maps, use the commenting tools, and voice their feedback. You are welcome to attend any of the other sessions as well.

This feedback will inform zoning legislation that will be sent to council in early/Spring 2025 as part of the Select Committee.

The West Seattle session is 5:30-7:30 pm Wednesday, November 6, at Madison MS (3429 45th SW) and the full list of citywide events (plus the online session) is on this flyer.

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FOLLOWUP: Here’s how Lou Cutler’s Boston Marathon-plus walk for Make-A-Wish went

October 8, 2024 1:17 pm

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| How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle people

Last week we told you about retired West Seattle PE teacher Lou Cutler‘s plan to participate in a walk on the Boston Marathon route as his journey this year to raise money and awareness for Make-A-Wish – something he did with an annual daylong event on the Pathfinder K-8 field for 20 years. We asked him to let us know how it goes – and here’s the followup! (Note that the “Jimmy Fund” references are related to the walk-sponsoring organization’s fight against childhood cancer – which dovetails with Lou’s cause.)

The Boston Marathon walk went great for 14 miles and then sore feet made it a struggle to complete the course, but I did and feel great about the achievement. I was very inspired by the pictures of children with cancer all along the route and those pictures reinforced the purpose and inspiration of the walk for me, to support Make A Wish children and help raise money to provide spectacular Wishes for children with critical illnesses!

When I finally hobbled across the finish line after 11 hours of walking, my name and hometown was announced and helped make the walk even more meaningful.

One other very special part of the walk was Jim, a friend since Kindergarten walked the half marathon and we met up halfway through the course and we finished together!

The significance of the picture of mile 21 is that it is at the top of Heartbreak Hill and all downhill and flat the rest of the way.

Traditionally, a marathon is 26.2 miles, but they moved the finish line from where the runners would finish because they needed extra space, so that is why the walk was extended to 27 miles.

If you’re inclined to help Lou support Make-A-Wish kids – for whom he’s volunteered in other ways for decades, as well as his annual fundraising laps – here’s his custom donation link.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Itto’s Tapas burglarized, again

October 8, 2024 11:47 am

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| Crime | West Seattle news

Another burglary at Itto’s Tapas on the north edge of The Junction:

Itto’s sent that photo of the damaged door, reporting that the break-in happened sometime after midnight, and that the burglar(s) got away with the register. Previous burglaries at Itto’s (4160 California SW) that we’ve reported included one last January as well as one in August 2022. No security video or police report # available yet.

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Here’s what’s up for your West Seattle Tuesday

October 8, 2024 9:49 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s your reminder about what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly from our Event Calendar, where you can look days, weeks, months ahead

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is open noon-8 pm today – drop in any time to see what’s on display for this year’s Southwest Artist Showcase.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The council is still in budget throes but does have a regular business meeting at 2 pm today in council chambers at City Hall downtown. The agenda document lists what they’re considering and explains how to comment. If you’re not going downtown, you can watch live via Seattle Channel.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Long-distance advocacy via handwritten postcards to be sent to voters in other states – drop in 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all welcome.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)

HIGH-SCHOOL SOCCER: Crosstown-rivalry girls’ soccer match today – Chief Sealth IHS vs. West Seattle HS at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle), 4 pm.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Board meeting tonight at 6 pm, Fauntleroy Schoolhouse conference room (9131 California SW) and online, community welcome to attend – here’s the agenda.

‘SELF-DISCOVERY – HOW YOUR PAST SHAPES YOUR LIFE’: 6 pm presentation at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW), explained in our calendar listing, which has the RSVP link.

SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm tonight, play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).

FREE TRACK RUN: All runners welcome! Gather at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for this free weekly run at 6:15 pm.

MAKE POTTERY: 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! Tuesday nights bring Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 4: Four trivia options for your Tuesday nights – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

HIGH-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Two 7 pm home matches – Chief Sealth IHS plays Ingraham (2600 SW Thistle), West Seattle HS plays Roosevelt (3000 California SW).

Planning an event? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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Remembering John F. Dodd, 1954-2024

October 8, 2024 9:00 am

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| Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends are remembering John Dodd, and sharing this with the community:

John Frederick Dodd, age 69, of West Seattle, died on September 29, 2024.

No children or partners. Son of Donald John Dodd and Lucille Brisky Dodd. Surviving relatives are Steven Dodd, Thomas Dodd, Lynnea Manahan, and Donna Oslin.

Memorials to Epilepsy Foundation of America.

Please share memories, condolences, and photos of John on the Tribute Wall located here: emmickfunerals.com/obituary/John-Dodd

Arrangements entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle

(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, ROAD WORK, WEATHER: Tuesday info

October 8, 2024 6:03 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

8:47 AM: Texter reports backup on the bridge. We suspect that was because of temporary closures due to the motorcade for vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, on his way to an eastside fundraiser. Reopened now.

NOONTIME NOTE: Short visit and Walz has already flown out, so no pm disruptions ahead.

Earlier:

6:03 AM: Good morning. Welcome to Tuesday, October 8th.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

After our sunny, warm Monday, today’s forecast is a big change – showery, high in the mid-60s. Today’s sunrise will be at 7:19 am, while sunset will be at 6:33 pm.

(Monday sunset, photographed by Gene Pavola)

ROAD WORK

*The Highway 99 tunnel will close for maintenance and inspections again next weekend – 10 pm Friday (October 11) to 6 am Sunday (October 13).

*The Admiral Way Bridge seismic project continues; the north half of the bridge remains closed, with one lane each way on the south side, until the project switches sides later this month, exact date TBA. Fairmount Avenue remains closed under the bridge.

*The Delridge pedestrian-bridge earthquake-safety project also continues, with narrowing at Delridge/Oregon.

TRANSIT

Washington State Ferries today – 2 boats on the Triangle Route, plus the “unscheduled third boat.” Check for alerts here.

Metro buses today – Regular schedule.

Water Taxi today – Regular schedule.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

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

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

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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