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TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Last Friday of 2024
December 27, 2024 6:03 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, December 27th.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

No weather alerts today. Periods of rain are in the forecast, high in the upper 40s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:57 am (the latest sunrise of the season) and 4:24 pm.

TRANSIT, INCLUDING HOLIDAY-SCHEDULE PREVIEW

Water Taxi –  Regular service today.

Washington State Ferries today – 2-boat service on the Triangle Route with M/V Issaquah and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth as the “ghost boat.” Check here for last-minute changes. Note that the winter sailing schedule starts this Sunday (December 29).

Metro buses today – Regular schedule today.

3 ROAD-WORK UPDATES

*The Admiral Way Bridge seismic project has paused work this week; next Tuesday (December 31), the traffic flow is scheduled to shift again.

*The strengthened Delridge pedestrian bridge is open again.

*Beach Drive gas-pipeline work continues into January, PSE tells us – here’s our update.

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.

See trouble on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

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VIDEO: Biggest success? Biggest regret? Plus, SDOT’s change, and the barrier and turf controversies. We talk with District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka as his first year concludes
December 26, 2024 10:37 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

The Seattle City Council is off for holiday break. But some councilmembers are sending out their “year in review” newsletters. You’ll probably get one from District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka, as he concludes his first year in office.

But we didn’t wait for that to talk with him about Year 1 and some big issues, including the impending change at the top for SDOT, and two of his most-touted budget measures. We sat down with Councilmember Saka for a 37-minute video-recorded interview last week at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. Here it is, unedited:

If you don’t have time to watch, here’s the summary of our Q&A:

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BIZNOTE: Alki restaurant/bar Driftwood about to mark a milestone
December 26, 2024 7:52 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

The Alki business district has undergone a lot of change lately – one grand opening, two closures in the span of one week – but today we have news of a celebration. Driftwood proprietors Jackie Mallahan and Dan Mallahan are about to celebrate their venue’s second anniversary, with three days of special events, followed by a four-week shutdown for maintenance. Here’s the announcement they asked us to share with you:

January 5th, 2025 will be Driftwood’s 2nd anniversary. We would not have been here without your support and are grateful to have you alongside our journey.

To celebrate, we are having some special events, and have just released tickets for them!

Meet the chefs on Friday and Saturday 1/3 and 1/4 with an Anniversary Tasting Menu
• Both days will have a 5 pm seating and a 7:45 pm seating. You’ll enjoy a 5-course tasting menu with optional beverage pairings. We will showcase some of our favorite dishes as well as some specialty products and exclusive ingredients from our wonderful farm partners in the area.
• There will also be opportunities to hear from the chefs about the dishes themselves and what inspired their creation. An event not to be missed!

You’ll enjoy a tasting menu that includes
• 4 savory courses
• 1 dessert course
• Additional Wine / Cocktail pairings available for purchase

On 1/5 (our actual anniversary date), from 4 pm-8 pm, we’ll host an open house-style reception with bubbles, passed apps, coffee, music, live-fire grilling, and lots and lots of shellfish. This style of event is meant to be casual, community-focused, and fun. Looking forward to seeing all of our supporters whom we love so dearly. Food is included in the ticket price. Beverages can be purchased throughout the night.

We look forward to celebrating Driftwood’s birthday with you soon. Warmest wishes for the Holidays.

Holiday hours:
Closed our normal Tuesdays and Wednesdays (12/31, 1/1) as well as 1/2 to prepare for our Anniversary events.

Driftwood will be closed 1/6-1/31 for round 4 of repairing our floors. Excited to welcome everyone back on February 1st! Reservations are available 30 days in advance.

Driftwood is at 2722 Alki SW; find ticket links for the events mentioned above from this page.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Arbor Heights community mailbox ‘trashed’
December 26, 2024 5:47 pm
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 |   Arbor Heights | Crime | West Seattle news

5:47 PM: We photographed that mailbox on 40th between 102nd and 104th in Arbor Heights after a call from a reader who reported it “trashed.” He said it happened sometime in the past 48 hours, as he’d obtained mail from the box on Christmas Eve. He said he’s reported it to postal authorities and that anyone who regularly receives mail there will instead have to go to the Westwood Village post office, where it’ll be held until it’s deliverable again.

ADDED 10:50 PM: A nearby resident just sent this pic taken a few hours earlier than ours, and noted it appears the box was partly burned:

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UPDATE: New job for State Senator Joe Nguyễn of West Seattle: State Commerce Director; Rep. Emily Alvarado seeking to succeed him in Senate
December 26, 2024 3:17 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

3:17 PM: Midway through his second term as state senator for the 34th District, which includes West Seattle, Sen. Joe Nguyễn is leaving for a new job. Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson has just appointed him as director of the state Commerce Department. From the announcement:

… Commerce oversees vital programs on economic and community development, covering issues like clean energy and housing. 

“Senator Nguyễn brings experienced leadership and a strong record on fighting to improve the lives of Washingtonians to this critical agency,” said Governor-elect Ferguson. “I know he will help ensure state government works better for the people.” 

Joe Nguyễn represents Washington’s 34th Legislative District in the State Senate, where he has earned a reputation as a steadfast advocate for equity, economic justice, and community empowerment. As the son of Vietnamese refugees, Nguyễn’s lived experiences have fueled his commitment to creating opportunities for underserved communities and breaking down systemic barriers. 

Since first being elected in 2018, Nguyễn has been a champion for policies that uplift working families and marginalized groups. He has led efforts to expand the Working Families Tax Credit, strengthen Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and secure funding for affordable housing and clean energy innovation. Nguyễn’s work reflects his belief that the government should be a force for good, delivering tangible outcomes that improve lives and build stronger communities. 

In addition to his legislative achievements, Nguyễn’s professional background in technology and community development informs his forward-thinking approach to problem-solving. He is passionate about bridging the gap between innovative solutions and real-world impacts, particularly for those who have been historically left out of the political process. 

Nguyễn is a dedicated husband and father of three, drawing inspiration from his family to fight for a Washington that is equitable, sustainable, and prosperous for all. Whether addressing housing affordability, renewable energy, or workforce development, his focus remains on creating a future where every Washingtonian has the tools to thrive.

The announcement says Sen. Nguyễn starts the new job January 15, 2025. We have a request out to him for comment, and also a request out to the 34th District Democrats, who have a key role at the start of the process of finding a successor. The current Commerce director, Mike Fong, is moving to Snohomish County government, where he’d worked before.

5:40 PM: 34th District Democrats chair Graham Murphy gave us a short summary of the process for filling the forthcoming vacancy: “The process is led by King County Democrats, but 34th PCOs select the candidates to fill current and conditional vacancies. The King County Council decides what candidate from the three will fill the vacancy. Our friends in the 33rd LD just went through a similar process. Ultimately, we cannot kick off the process until Senator Nguyễn sends me an email notifying me of his intention to vacate with a date. Recently, this process has taken about 30 days to complete.” (More details on the process are in this document.)

ADDED 7:06 PM: At least one candidate is already seeking the Senate seat that’ll be vacated: 34th District Rep. Emily Alvarado, now in her second term. We talked with her briefly by phone tonight; she says she’s already focused on the signature issues such as housing, schools, and child care, and ready to dive into the budget battle facing the Legislature this year.

ADDED EARLY FRIDAY: Here’s what Sen. Nguyễn told us about the new job: “I’m excited about the opportunity to serve in the Ferguson Administration. Governor Ferguson is a leader who doesn’t shy away from taking on tough challenges and getting things done, which is exactly what Washington state needs. Commerce is often the first point of contact for many Washingtonians with state government, and I hope to approach this role with humility and a deep commitment to serving every community across our state.”

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UPDATE: Brief eastbound shutdown for Fauntleroy entrance to West Seattle Bridge
December 26, 2024 2:33 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

2:33 PM: If you’re headed toward the eastbound bridge’s Fauntleroy entrance – hold off a bit. It’s temporarily closed for yet another barrier reset.

2:38 PM: It was a very quick shutdown – they actually allowed drivers to entry but stopped them by the curve – and now (verified by live camera) it’s over.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Early-morning gunfire
December 26, 2024 12:40 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Police confirmed gunfire in Upper Morgan after a report around 3:30 am today. We just received the narrative after requesting it. The call came from a resident in the 6300 block of 36th SW who told 911 they heard two shots, then saw a vehicle speeding away. A responding officer found one shell casing in the street. The person who had reported the gunfire said the vehicle was a “dark-colored sedan” but didn’t have any other information. No injuries or property damage reported. If you have any information about the incident, the police report # is 24-361497.

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READER REPORT: Looking for hit-run witnesses
December 26, 2024 11:46 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

From Jacquelyn, looking for anyone who saw this hit-run around 6:20 pm last night (Wednesday, Christmas Day):

We got sideswiped hard on the west end of the West Seattle Bridge, where people tend to slide off the road at that curve. They drove off, of course. No lights on, I’m guessing they were drinking. It happened so fast, the car took off before we realized what happened, and all I remember was that it was a boxy older car like a Dodge or a Saturn. Silver, I think. Definitely a light color. They’ll have damage on the passenger side. The report number is 24-361252.

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What’s up (and not) on your West Seattle Thursday
December 26, 2024 10:00 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Winter berries, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, some closures along with a few happenings:

FAUNTLEROY FESTIVAL OF TREES: Through January 2, the Fauntleroy Church Fellowship Hall (9140 California SW) is open 9 am-noon Mondays-Thursdays so you can see the trees and “vote” for your favorite by leaving non-perishable food donation beneath it.

LIBRARIES OPEN: Seattle Public Library branches are open.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>10:30 am at West Seattle Library (2306 42nd SW).

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for info on where (and if!) they’re playing today.

STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES: Not this week, as the class at the Center for Active Living is closed until next week.

HIGHLAND PARK CORNER STORE: Closed, so no Thursday food truck, run, or wine tasting this week.

VISCON CELLARS: Closed, reopening Friday.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Canceled again tonight, back next week.

SECOND NIGHT OF HANUKKAH: No public events scheduled in West Seattle today/tonight.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: The 6 pm weekly run is departing from Future Primitive on Alki (2536 Alki SW).

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 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!

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: First power outage
December 26, 2024 8:01 am
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 |   Utilities | West Seattle news

8:01 AM: Thanks for the tip. 100+ homes are out in south Arbor Heights/Seola Beach, after a loud explosion-type sound around 7:20. As noted in the traffic/weather roundup, the wind alert is now extended to 1 pm.

11:54 AM: Still out.

1:05 PM: The SCL map now attributes the outage to “tree/vegetation.” Still the only outage of note in West Seattle, and the number of people affected by outages today throughout SCL’s entire service area has remained in triple digits.

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TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Post-holiday Thursday info
December 26, 2024 6:01 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Thursday, December 26th.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

A Wind Advisory alert from the National Weather Service remains in effect until 1 this afternoon. Otherwise, the forecast calls for periods of rain, ongoing south-southwest wind, high in the low 50s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:56 am (just one minute short of the latest sunrise of the season) and 4:23 pm.

TRANSIT, INCLUDING HOLIDAY-SCHEDULE PREVIEW

Water Taxi –  Regular service today.

Washington State Ferries today – 2-boat service on the Triangle Route with M/V Issaquah and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth as the “ghost boat.” Check here for last-minute changes.

Metro buses today – Regular schedule today.

3 ROAD-WORK UPDATES

*The Admiral Way Bridge seismic project has paused work this week; next Tuesday (December 31), the traffic flow is scheduled to shift again.

*The Delridge pedestrian-bridge earthquake-safety project has largely wrapped up, and the bridge is now open again.

*Beach Drive gas-pipeline work continues into January, PSE tells us – here’s our update.

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.

See trouble on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

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TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: Seeing stars
December 25, 2024 10:06 pm
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle Christmas lights | West Seattle news

One last Christmas-lights photo to spotlight, received tonight from roving photographer Theresa Arbow-O’Connor, a sighting in North Admiral. It joins our other spotlights in this WSB archive (where you can scroll through previous years’ lights too). Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

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WEST SEATTLE GIVING SPIRIT: 15 tireless nonprofits featured, and more ahead
December 25, 2024 6:30 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news

If you’ve missed any of the stories in our West Seattle Giving Spirit series – 15 spotlighted since November 20 – we thought Christmas Day might be a chance to catch up. WSGS is a pilot project of the Learning Communities Foundation in partnership with WSB, offering local nonprofits the chance to reintroduce themselves, explaining what they do and how to support their work. via volunteering and/or monetary gifts. If you’re looking for something to read on this so-far-quiet holiday, here again are the links to the nonprofit spotlights published here on WSB so far – a chance to find out who they are and what they do, even if you aren’t able to do anything right now to support them:

November 20 – Learning Communities Foundation for Educare Seattle

November 22 – West Seattle Food Bank

November 25 – Hazelwood Preschool

November 27 – Southwest Seattle Historical Society

November 29 – Westside Neighbors Shelter

December 2 – WestSide Baby

December 4 – White Center Pride Committee

December 6 – The Whale Trail

December 9 – West Seattle Tool Library

December 11 – Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association

December 13 – White Center Food Bank

December 16 – West Seattle/Fauntleroy YMCA

December 18 – West Seattle Community Orchestras

December 20 – Westside Interfaith Network

December 23 – Highland Park Improvement Club

This Friday (December 27), watch for ArtsWest‘s story, and WSGS will conclude on Monday (December 30) with SMASH. Thanks to everyone who participated, either by telling their nonprofit’s story, or hy reading/donating.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen green Subaru Legacy wagon (update: found)
December 25, 2024 4:33 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

The report is from Stephanie:

My father’s green 1996 Subaru Legacy wagon was taken from in front of my house in the 9000 block of 36th Ave SW sometime after 11 pm last night. Plate: Oregon 611EBN. There’s a Powell Butte Middle School sticker on the driver’s-side rear window and chipped paint on the front bumper. Police report # 24-361121.

If you find it, call 911.

THURSDAY NIGHT UPDATE: Found east of Westwood Village, Stephanie reports.

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: ‘Wind advisory’ alert, with strong gusts likely overnight
December 25, 2024 2:49 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

(Tan color means “wind advisory”; see the legend for the rest here)

The National Weather Service has expanded its Wind Advisory alert to include our area, but the expected burst of strong wind is not likely to interfere with Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations tonight unless yours is planned to happen VERY late. The advisory will be in effect 11 pm to 10 am, and the NWS says, “A brief period of gusty southwest winds (is) expected Thursday morning. There will likely be a range of peak wind gusts between 30 to 50 MPH. Localized gusts up to 55 MPH are possible.” Otherwise, the sustained winds are expected to be out of the southwest, 15 to 25 mph. If you experience or see wind-related trouble – outages, downed trees, etc. – once you’ve reported to authorities (206-684-3000 for City Light, 206-386-1218 for SDOT if streets/sidewalks/paths are blocked), please text us at 206-293-6302 if you can do so safely; thank you!

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Christmas Day 2024 in West Seattle, and first night of Hanukkah: Here’s who’s open and what else you should know
December 25, 2024 6:03 am
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

(Photos from texter who says, “Westwood mystery artist has been spreading holiday cheer”)

Merry Christmas today, Happy Hanukkah tonight! Here’s info we hope will be useful on this holiday:

BUSES: Metro‘s running on the Sunday schedule.

WATER TAXI: Not sailing today.

STATE FERRIES: Weekend timetable today – check the alerts page for status/changes.

MORE TRANSPORTATION NOTES: No charge for street parking in areas of the city with pay stations … West Seattle-relevant traffic cameras are here; see all cameras citywide via this map.

COFFEE SHOPS OPEN TODAY: We found eight – here’s our list. (Plans can change after our research, so if you encounter a change, please text or call us – 206-293-6302 – thank you.)

RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPEN TODAY: Fifteen are on our list – see it here. (And please let us know of any changes!)

GROCERY STORES OPEN TODAY: Again this year, as noted in our Holiday Guide, only the three Safeways (Roxbury, Admiral, Jefferson Square) are open (8 am-5 pm) – all other West Seattle grocery stores are closed until tomorrow.

CHURCH SERVICES TODAY: Four of the churches on the list in our Holiday Guide have Christmas Day services.

OTHER NOTES: Trash/recycling pickup is delayed one day for the rest of the week (next week too) … Seattle Parks closure info is here … Libraries (city and county) are closed.

SEE A MOVIE: The Admiral Theater (2343 California SW) is open this afternoon/evening – first screening of the day, 3 pm.

ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show continues tonight on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, opening at 5 pm. Timed tickets and info here.

OTHER LIGHTS TO SEE: Scroll through our archive to see the local homes we’ve shown all month!

If you see/hear news, please text/call 206-293-6302 – we appreciate your tips and collaboration every hour of every day and night!

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HOLIDAY HUMOR: Bob Rivers video for ‘Decorations,’ featuring a house you’ll recognize
December 24, 2024 8:55 pm
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

A texter identifying themselves as veteran radio personality Bob Rivers‘s longtime agent sent that link – a new video featuring one of his popular holiday spoof songs, taking on Christmas lights and starring West Seattle’s best-known well-lit house. So if you’ve wearied of singing along with “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and/or “Joy to the World” after the 20th time, check this out. (And explore Rivers’s “Twisted Christmas” discography.)

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TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: ‘Sense of stillness’
December 24, 2024 5:08 pm
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle Christmas lights | West Seattle news

On this Christmas Eve, a decoration display that evokes the Christmas wish for “peace on Earth”:

This winter scene at the “Candy Cane Pole” will breathe a sense of stillness into your soul. With its crisp white forest and Deer a-grazing, you will be taken back to a simpler time. Can you spy Santa peeking out the window?

Stop and pause awhile at 6303 45th Ave SW
Mr and Mrs Winter Merriment

To see what we’ve shown previously, scroll through this WSB archive!

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From the police files: Bullets found near school
December 24, 2024 4:04 pm
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 |   Pigeon Point | West Seattle news | West Seattle police | West Seattle schools

We asked SPD about an incident logged just after noon Monday because its classification on the call map suggested it might have been a shots-fired incident, and the address was near Pathfinder K-8 on Pigeon Point. The police report says someone called in to report finding two bullets on the ground on the trails just outside the campus, “on the path that comes from 20th Avenue SW leading south to the school through the woods.” This was further described as a trail “outside the large fenced property to the west of Pathfinder School.” Police arrived and took the two unspent 9mm bullets; the person who found them said they hadn’t seen anyone around or near the bullets.

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FOUND: Stolen and opened Christmas gift with 2 framed kids’ photos, other pics
December 24, 2024 2:55 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news

One more mystery to solve on this Christmas Eve, a little too urgent for our regular lost/found board. From the WSB inbox:

Stolen/opened Christmas gift with two framed kids’ photos and more. Found yesterday above the ferry dock near Fauntleroy Creek overlook. Damp then, now dried out and in good condition. Do you recognize these youngsters or the pottery studio photos?

We can connect you if these are yours – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you.

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WHALES: Southern Residents return to this area
December 24, 2024 1:26 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | Whales

1:26 PM: The last few times orcas have passed West Seattle, the weather’s been drippy. Not today. Kersti Muul says they’re southbound near the north edge of Elliott Bay at last report, so if you have time, get out those binoculars and head be ready to head out if they don’t turn around.

2:57 PM: See comments for updates!

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DEVELOPMENT: 28 townhouses, houses planned on southeast edge of The Junction
December 24, 2024 12:02 pm
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 |   Development | West Seattle housing | West Seattle news

(WSB photo)

Checking the city’s online files for notable development proposals hasn’t yielded much lately, but we keep checking anyway, and found one this week: An early-stage proposal that has four old brick duplexes on the east edge of The Junction, west side of the 5000 block of Fauntleroy Way SW, slated for demolition, to be replaced on the 31,785-sf site by 28 new residential units – 20 townhouse duplexes and eight standalone houses. Off-street parking would be along the alley to the west. The stretch of Fauntleroy Way between The Junction and Morgan Junction has been slowly redeveloping for years, primarily into townhouses, but mostly a few units at a time; the size and scale of this makes it noteworthy. County Assessor files do not yet show a record of sale for the parcels, whose addresses range from 5029 Fauntleroy to 5045 Fauntleroy [vicinity map], but the developer is listed on the site plan as IS Property Investments and the architect is listed as David Cone. Again, this is an early-stage proposal, so it’s not in any official review phase yet.

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What you need to know for your West Seattle Christmas Eve 2024
December 24, 2024 10:04 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Thanks to Clay for the photo from Gatewood)

Our daily “what’s happening” list is in part a list OF lists today, with info we’ve been compiling as Christmas Eve/Day approached. So that’s where we begin:

GROCERY-STORE CLOSING TIMES: Most supermarkets close early tonight. This list is in the Christmas Eve/Day info atop our West Seattle Holiday Guide.

RESTAURANT LIST: Our list of restaurants open Christmas Day includes some info on Christmas Eve.

COFFEE-SHOP LIST: Same goes for the coffee list.

LAST-MINUTE SHOPPING: We invited businesses to let us know if they’re open Christmas Eve. We have a few in the Guide. (Not too late to add – post a comment)

CHRISTMAS EVE CHURCH SERVICES: We’ve heard from a dozen churches with services tonight (and beyond), also listed in the Guide.

Here’s what else we have – some are regular listings, so, apologies if there are Christmas Eve changes we weren’t notified about – let us know!

LIBRARIES CLOSED: Seattle Public Library has a systemwide closure today and tomorrow.

FAUNTLEROY CHURCH FESTIVAL OF TREES: On this Christmas Eve morning, you can go see the decorated trees in the Fellowship Hall at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), until noon, and “vote” for your favorite(s) with nonperishable food donations.

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: Long-distance advocacy via handwritten postcards sent to voters in other states – the work continues post-election – drop in 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all welcome.

HOLIDAY MUSIC AT THRIFTWAY: 11 am-2 pm, Alex Baird serenades shoppers at West Seattle Thriftway (4201 SW Morgan; WSB sponsor)

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: Canceled tonight – shop’s closed today and tomorrow.

BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Canceled tonight – venue’s closed.

TRIVIA X 5: Five regular trivia options for Tuesday night – see the calendar and let us know of any cancellations.

Hosting an event, seasonal or otherwise? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar and/or Holiday Guide – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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