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(Photo by Rosalie Miller – sea star during recent nighttime low tide)

It won’t be a low-low tide but if you’d like to head out on a West Seattle beach with an environmental educator, Seattle Parks is offering the opportunity this Tuesday night (January 7) at Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook. Their event is set for 7 to 9 pm – meet at Me-Kwa-Mooks (4430 Beach Drive SW), across the street. Registration is required in advance, and there’s a fee – here’s where to sign up.

UPDATE: Pedestrian hit by driver at 36th/Alaska

January 4, 2025 7:01 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

7:01 PM: Police have told dispatch that SW Alaska is closed both ways at 36th SW because of a collision. A pedestrian is reported to be hurt, described as a head injury, hit by a vehicle estimated to have been going 20 mph, and SFD medics are on scene. Avoid the area for a while.

7:14 PM: The injured pedestrian will be taken to Harborview Medical Center.

10:46 PM: SFD tells WSB that the pedestrian is a 74-year-old man who was in serious condition when transported.

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BIZNOTES: Three West Seattle Junction updates

January 4, 2025 5:10 pm

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Three Junction-related biznotes tonight:

PAPER BOAT SETS THE DATE: One month ago, we first told you about Paper Boat Booksellers‘ plan to move to a new location, subleasing space that Windermere isn’t using on the north side of 4526 California SW. They’ve now announced that they’ll close January 22nd for a week-plus of moving, reopening in the new space – twice the size of their current north Morgan Junction space – in “early February.”

LADY JAYE ON VACATION: Thanks to Ian for the tip. It’s “winter break” time for Lady Jaye (4523 California SW), closed through January 14th.

HOMESTREET BANK SWITCHES SHOWCASES: A new month means a new local-business showcase at HomeStreet Bank (4022 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor). But first, an important task for the business featured at the West Seattle branch in December:

(WSB photo: Laura Schneider of Meeples between HomeStreet’s August Mears and Sharon Lingbloom)

Laura Schneider, proprietor of Meeples Games, visited HomeStreet this past week to draw the winner of a $100 gift card. Every business showcased at the bank hosts a prize drawing – all you have to do to enter is visit the branch, whether or not you’re a customer! The January local-business showcase features West Seattle Bowl (which, by the way, is hosting a tournament both days this weekend, so no daytime open play).

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SEEN OFF WEST SEATTLE: Duwamish Head Race

January 4, 2025 2:48 pm

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| Seen at sea | West Seattle news

2:48 PM: Thanks to Chris Frankovich for the photo! That Matson cargo ship (Manulani) is one of the vessels that have sounded horns in the past hour-plus as they navigated through sailboats participating in today’s Duwamish Head Race, organized by the Three Tree Point Yacht Club. While Chris’s photo showed a view from west-facing southwest West Seattle, VesselFinder shows about 20 racers currently off Alki.

ADDED 4:36 PM: Thanks to David Hutchinson for this closeup view of one of the participating boats:

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FOLLOWUP: Here’s who’s interested so far in 34th District’s State Senate vacancy and potential State House opening, with online forum Sunday

January 4, 2025 11:48 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

We’ve been reporting on the process of filling the State Senate seat that Sen. Joe Nguyễn will be leaving to become state Commerce Director this month, and the potential State House seat that would result if Rep. Emily Alvarado is appointed to that seat. As previously noted, the 34th District Democrats are having an online candidate forum Sunday morning (January 5th), 10 am, as part of the candidate-vetting process, and have just sent the list of qualified candidates who have come forward so far (we’ve noted the [updated] five who currently hold elected office):

34TH DISTRICT STATE SENATE
Emily Alvarado (current 34th District State House Rep., Position 1)
John “Skip” Crowley

STATE HOUSE, 34TH DISTRICT POSITION 1 (open if Rep. Alvarado is appointed to Senate)
Ben Carr
Brianna Thomas
(added 6:12 pm) Csenka Favorini-Csorba (current King Conservation District Board Supervisor)
Geoffrey Wukelic
Gina Topp (current Seattle School Board president, director from District 6)
John “Skip” Crowley
Sarah Moore (Burien City Councilmember)
Stephanie Tidholm (Highline School Board vice president)

34th DD chair Graham Murphy adds, “12 candidates initially shared their intent to be nominated. Three candidates subsequently removed themselves from the process. We could not verify the eligibility of one candidate, who did not return email and voicemail messages for additional information about their eligibility.”

Though tomorrow’s forum is primarily for 34th DD Precinct Committee Officers to get information before three potential finalists are nominated per vacancy (for which forum participation is not mandatory), the public is welcome to watch as capacity allows – here’s the link; here are the rules and questions. Then on January 19, the King County Democrats will meet to choose candidates for the King County Council to consider to fill the vacancy/vacancies (we’re working to get more information on that); that’s the deadline for possible candidates to express their interest. The county council’s decision is expected January 21.

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WEST SEATTLE ART X 3: Reception tonight, make pottery Monday, Art Walk on Thursday

January 4, 2025 11:10 am

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Three events at which you can view or make art in the next six days:

RECEPTION TONIGHT: Painter Christine Sharp of C Sharp Art just sent word of a reception tonight, 5-7 pm, at Alki Arts (6030 California SW) for a new exhibition that’ll be up throughout the month.

MAKE AN EGG HOLDER: Monday night, 6-9 pm, WSB team member Lora Radford has a few spots open in her Potterings class to make a ceramic egg holder. It’s explained here. The class is at The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW) and you can register here.

ART WALK THURSDAY: Again this year, WSB is a community co-sponsor of the West Seattle Art Walk, so we’re reminding you today that the first Art Walk of the year is just a few days away – this month’s second Thursday is January 9th. You can start previewing venues (including those offering food and drink specials) via the map/list you’ll find here.

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WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 16 notes!

January 4, 2025 6:12 am

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(Friday evening photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

A semi-placid weekend has begun, just before everything gets back to normal post-holidays – here’s the list for today/tonight from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska)

MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.

FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is also open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: While weekly Tuesday meetups continue, the group will also meet monthly on first Saturdays, noon, C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), for long-distance, handwritten advocacy.

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

THE SEATTLE THAW: Join this friend-making group for special takeover event at Till Dawn, 5-7 pm – RSVP here. (5048 California SW)

ASTRA LUMINA: The illuminated walk at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge continues. 5 pm and later entry times; ticket cost varies. (6000 16th SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: LiquorJacket, Chop Chop, Panic Fancy, doors 6 pm, music 7 pm, $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

EVENING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Jim Page, 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Shonuph. (4547 California SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: 10 pm start time for Saturday singing at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

West Seattle event coming up? If the community’s welcome, your event is welcome to a spot on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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