West Seattle, Washington
16 Thursday
At Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex tonight, coach Anthony Stordahl and the West Seattle High School Wildcats ended the football season with a win, 23-20 over Ballard. WSHS ended the season with a winning record – 6-5.
6:50 PM: Thanks for the texted photo! We reported last month that See’s Candies was returning to Jefferson Square, three years after a seasonal shop there. The company never replied to our followup inquiry but reader Mel sent the pic, noting that the store is stocked and apparently ready to go. On the See’s website, we note the “seasonal” status is confirmed, and Sunday is listed as “open,” 9 am-8 pm. Last “seasonal” See’s shop stayed around through Valentine’s Day.
FRIDAY MORNING: Commenter Shannon says they’re actually open now.
4:50 PM: Three weeks until Thanksgiving. Until 7 pm tonight, you can investigate possibilities for your menu by sampling the annual “Holiday Taste” at West Seattle Thriftway (4201 SW Morgan; WSB sponsor). Both Thriftway’s own deli and multiple vendors are offering food and beverage tastes to help you decide what to serve visitors this holiday season. More pics to come!
5:34 PM: Thriftway’s own menu is being served up in the southeast corner of the store (near the meat/fish) – including smoked-salmon dip, herb stuffing, brined turkey, and Painted Hills beef. Near the organic produce, you’ll find apple chips and peanut butter (CB’s Nuts):
We also noted coffee, kombucha, non-alcoholic wine, chocolate, pie spice, cheese … Just go wander, and don’t miss the coupons and flyers being handed out at the door, including an order form for all or part of Thriftway’s pre-cooked holiday feast. If you order it while you’re at the Taste, you get 10 percent off. P.S. We’ll add event video later.
12:15 AM: Here it is – our videographer roamed for views of happy tasters throughout the store:
2:35 PM: On Wednesday, we reported that Don Armeni Boat Ramp‘s new floats had to be removed because they needed repairs, just months after installation, in a project that had been planned for more than six years. This morning, our videographer was there as the removal by contractor Bellingham Marine Industries began. Seattle Parks explained in an update last night that “The boat ramp opened in March 2024 and over the past 8 months the hinges between the floats have been failing and the concrete on the floats is spalling and cracking. … BMI will work with Seattle Parks and Recreation on a retrofit design and anticipates the floats will be replaced in early 2025. During this time, the final two floats on the south side dock will also be installed.” The ramp will remain open for launching, but without floats to tie up to.
3:25 PM: Thanks to Stewart L. (above) and Doug Eglington (below) for the later views from Don Armeni showing the removed floats, which Parks plans to store in the parking lot.
Thanks to AKM for the report, confirmed by the Seattle Public Utilities water-problem map:
There is an emergency water outage in Arbor Heights on 40th Avenue SW that impacts about 60 people. I noticed no water pressure at my house about 1 hour ago and called Seattle Public Utilities and later checked the SPU outage map, and both sources (human and Internet) confirmed that we are experiencing an emergency water outage. The location of the outage, according to the SPU outage map, is 10218 40TH AVE SW. This is where an old house was torn down and new construction on a small multi-family project has been under way. Another neighbor went down there and also said there is where the water repair is in progress. SPU advised that we not turn on any of the appliances and also not flush the toilets until this problem has been resolved.
(WSB photo, Thanksgiving 2023)
Thanksgiving is three weeks away – Thursday, November 28. Once again this year, The Hall at Fauntleroy – operated by DSquared Hospitality – will offer a free feast, open to all. The announcement notes, “The delicious meal, created by Tuxedos & Tennis Shoes Catering Sous Chef Zach Mosely, will include a traditional turkey dinner and all the trimmings, with desserts donated by the community.” No RSVP needed – just drop by The Hall (9131 California SW) between noon and 3 pm on Thanksgiving Day. The Hall also notes, “This event happens with the help of many wonderful volunteers. You can sign up to volunteer or bring a dessert on signup.com.” Or you can drop off donated items – gently used warm clothing, new blankets and socks, and dessert donations – at DSquared’s SODO office at 4105 Airport Way S., Monday, November 25, to Wednesday, November 27, 9 am-3 pm, or on Thanksgiving Day at The Hall, 10 am-1 pm.
(Fauntleroy scene, photographed by Tom Trulin)
Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for the rest of today/tonight:
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Shop fall plants at the center, open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus. Annuals, perennials, sun, shade, natives, edibles, ground covers … wide variety!
DUCKS IN A ROW: It happens to everyone eventually, so why not get your ducks in a row for end-of-life decisions? 1 pm today and the next two Thursdays, West Seattle (Admiral) Library offers a series of presentations, starting with funeral planning,
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for info on where they’re playing today.
STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES: 2:30 pm yoga class at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).
WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY ‘TASTE’: The annual showcase of food/beverage possibilities for your holiday entertaining happens 4-7 pm at West Seattle Thriftway (4201 SW Morgan; WSB sponsor).
HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: Every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Tandem.
(added) FOOTBALL: Last regular-season game of the year for West Seattle High School, 4:30 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
VISCON CELLARS: The West Seattle winery’s cozy tasting room/wine bar is open 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) for wine by the glass or bottle!
PNW WINE TASTING SERIES: 5-6:30 pm at West Seattle Wine Cellars (6026 California SW), details in our calendar listing.
INDIE ROCK AT THE SKYLARK: Flür, Alt Vault, Shai Foxx, doors at 6 pm, music at 7 pm, all ages, $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for a group walk in Lincoln Park, continuing into the fall and winter after all – details in our calendar listing.
RHODIES LAUNCH EVENT: The launch of the new West Seattle Rhodies FC will be celebrated at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) tonight, 6-8 pm,
WESTIES RUN CLUB: The 6 pm weekly run is now departing from Future Primitive on Alki (2536 Alki SW).
HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: 6:30 pm, meet at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) for a 3-mile run through the neighborhood. (Walking option, too!)
TRAUMATIC LOSS GRIEF-SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm with Listening to Grief, meeting at Counseling West Seattle (6957 California SW), preregistration required – info in our calendar listing.
WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: It’s that special night of the month when local readers gather at myriad locations to be in community, reading, together, 7-9 pm. This month’s locations are listed here.
JOKES AT THE JUNCTION: 7 pm comedy at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW), featuring Danny Meyerend –
LISTENING PARTY: Talking Heads listening party at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 7 pm, free, all ages.
NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: The community coalition for White Center and vicinity is back to meeting in person, 7 pm at North Highline Fire Station (1243 SW 112th) – agenda info is in our calendar listing.
TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW).
DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Supreme La Rock starting at 8:30 pm.
Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
8:39 AM: Checking the early-morning incident logs, we discovered the West Seattle Junction 7-11 (California/Erskine) had been robbed. It happened just before 4:30 am. According to archived audio, the responding officers told dispatch that there were four robbers, male, in their late teens or early 20s, three Black, one white, one wearing a blue sweatshirt with white lettering and black pants, one in gray sweatshirt and gray pants, one in a black Nike sweatshirt, and one in a gray sweater and black hoodie. The one in the blue sweatshirt had a black and silver semi-automatic handgun. They were last seen leaving the store on foot, westbound. If you have any information, the SPD incident # is 24-315604.
ADDED THURSDAY NIGHT: Police add a few more details: “One stayed outside and the other three entered. One produced a handgun and pointed it at the clerk. The other two took money and tobacco products from the register area.” Also, officers obtained both video of the robbers and prints.
6:02 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Thursday, November 7.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Mostly sunny, high in the mid-50s. Today’s sunrise will be at 7:03 am, while sunset will be at 4:42 pm.
(Wednesday morning photo by James Bratsanos)
ROAD WORK
*The Admiral Way Bridge seismic project continues; the south half of the bridge is closed, with one lane each way on the north side. 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 – Regular 2-boat service on the Triangle Route with M/V Sealth as the unscheduled third boat; check here for last-minute changes. UPDATE: The Sealth has replaced Cathlamet, which is in need of repairs, so capacity is reduced.
Metro buses today – Regular schedule.
Water Taxi today – Regular schedule. Both routes out of service on Monday, November 11 (Veterans Day).
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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