West Seattle, Washington
16 Sunday
By Aspen Anderson
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
Tram Luu has opened her second West Seattle business, Tram’s Nail Salon, at 5631 California SW, in the mini-business district between Morgan Junction and The Junction. This new location is just a mile down the road from her first business, Tram’s Salon, which opened 14 years ago and offers both hair and nail services.
Her new shop was previously Amy’s Nails. Luu stepped in to assist the previous owner; during the spring and summer months, when demand for nail services is high, her original salon could not accommodate everyone, prompting her to search for a new space.
Luu updated the salon with all-new equipment, including manicure and pedicure chairs. She repainted the walls, replaced the carpet, and even raised the ceiling, giving the space a fresh look with neutral tones, in contrast to the previous neon-colored walls. “Everything is brand new,” Luu said.
All of the original staff from Amy’s Nails have joined Tram’s Nail Salon, she says, along with several new hires. Luu’s primary goal with the reopening was to ensure that the previous owner and employees, many of whom have children in college, could stay employed.
Though Tram’s Nail Salon opened last month, it’s still celebrating the grand opening, with all services 20% off Monday through Thursday this month. Walk-ins are welcome. The salon is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.
(Thanks to WSB reader Judy for tipping us about this new business!)
7:02 PM: Thanks for the tip about a water outage in High Point. The Seattle Public Utilities water-trouble map confirms SPU is dealing with a water break at 34th/Raymond, affecting more than 30 customers; it was reported less than an hour ago. This comes as temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s tonight, so be extra-careful in that area in the morning!
9:04 PM: Fixed fast. We went through the area around 8:30 pm and the crew was already gone; the outage map says service was restored by 7:40.
ADDED: Brad Wong from SPU tells WSB, “It was an 8-inch distribution pipe. The cause is unknown.”
If you’re headed for the Roxbury corridor, you might consider waiting a while. Mel reports a two-car crash in the vicinity of 9th/Roxbury is leading to “some backup.”
(Rendering by Studio 19 Architects)
As noted in a comment on today’s event list, the 5 pm Southwest Design Review Board meeting for the 86-apartment project at 3010 SW Avalon Way has been canceled. This was scheduled to be an all-online meeting, so we asked the Department of Construction and Inspections why it was called off. Spokesperson Wendy Shark responded:
While the Design Review Board meetings are held virtually, and public comment can be submitted virtually, there is an in-person component to these meetings held in [Seattle Municipal Tower] as well. This way if someone doesn’t have access to reliable internet, they always have the option to attend a viewing room in-person, facilitated by SDCI staff. It’s a way to make sure everyone who would like to participate in these meetings can.
Because of the predicted ice tonight, the decision was made to cancel the in-person component of the meeting. Rather than hold a meeting without the in-person option, the team decided to reschedule to a time when everything would be available to residents.
Once we have a rescheduled time, it will go up on our calendar.
This was scheduled to be the SWDRB’s first meeting in more than a year.
(WSB photo from 2024 recycling event)
One month (and two days) until the annual “Beyond the Cart” recycling/shredding event presented by the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce and West Seattle Junction Association. We first told you about it last month; today, they sent the official announcement, including word of “big changes”:
Have stuff to recycle that doesn’t go in your cart? Bring it to the West Seattle Recycling & Reuse Collection event on Saturday, March 8 between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM! We host this event every year to collect items for recycling and reuse that can’t go in your home recycle carts or dumpsters. Events are free and open to all Seattle residents.
We heard your feedback and made big changes! This year, you’ll park your car in the South Seattle College north parking lot and walk your material to each truck instead of waiting in a long line of cars. Early and late drop-offs will not be accepted, and trucks leave when full.
ACCEPTED ITEMS:
• Foam blocks
• Household batteries (no damaged batteries)
• Florescent tubes and bulbs (no broken bulbs, limit: 4 ft.)
• Small, empty propane camping canisters
• Small electronics (TVs, computers, etc.)
• Small appliances (non-freon)
• Paper for shredding (limit: 4 boxes of paper)
• Clothing, accessories, bedding, and curtains in good condition
• Home goods and toysITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:
• Stained, ripped, or worn-out fabrics
• Mismatched items (single shoes, etc.)
• Furniture
• Hazardous waste
• Automotive waste
• Construction waste
• Car seats
• Mattresses
• Household garbage, yard waste, or recycling
The SSC campus is on Puget Ridge at 6000 16th SW.
Thanks to everyone who’s sent tips about this. Around the region, more than 100 food/beverage businesses are participating in a dine-out fundraiser starting tomorrow (Friday, February 7), donating part of their proceeds to nonprofits fighting for immigrants’ rights, primarily the Northwest Immigrants’ Rights Project. The updated list of participants in the “Seattle Hospitality Fundraiser” includes seven West Seattle/White Center venues as of this writing: Dough Joy Donuts, Driftwood, Li’l Woody’s, Marination, Mioposto (WSB sponsor), Moonshot Coffee, and T’Juana Tacos (based in WS but donating part of two other sites’ proceeds). Details of each venue’s planned participation may vary, so be sure to ask when you arrive.
1:02 PM: Two items in West Seattle Crime Watch:
BURGLARS STEAL EGGS: The security-camera image is from from a burglary early Wednesday at Luna Park Café. Two people in that van stole boxes of food from a refrigerated shed on the site at 2918 SW Avalon Way. The police-report narrative mentions only “boxes of produce” but café founder John Bennett, who provided the images, says the stolen items included “a couple cases” of eggs, which are priced at a premium these days.The narrative also says that when a café employee showed up after an alert from the security system, the burglars returned, but quickly left. Police say they got the call around 4:40 am. If you have any information on the burglary, the incident number is 25-033137. (Friday morning update: SPD now has more details, which they’ve. posted on their website, including that the burglars “removed boxes containing an estimated 540 eggs, worth about $387, as well as bacon, ground beef, blueberries and liquid egg products … In total, the items in this breakfast heist were worth about a shell-shocking $780.”)
MAIL-THEFT ALERT: Back on Tuesday, we published a short report from a reader whose USPS letter carrier had told them that mail trucks were broken into. Today, another reader sent us this notice they’d received in their mailbox:
The reader who received that notice lives in the 4700 block of 49th SW; the person who heard about it from their carrier is in the 4800 block of Beach Drive. Anyone else get a theft alert?
ADDED 6:05 PM: In addition to what’s in comments, we got this text:
Saw your reporting on WS mail trucks being compromised. My credit card was slated to be delivered and instead was stolen and used fraudulently – 3 times in the middle of the night before it was shut down. Just letting you know in case you want to update your reporting to let readers know the fraud is real.
(Photo sent by Lara, whose son created this)
Hard to predict what the weather will do in the hours ahead, so we’re going ahead with the list of scheduled events – please let us know of any changes/cancellations. Here’s our list of what’s happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
ROXHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOUR RESCHEDULED: It was set for today but instead has been moved to 9 am next Thursday, February 13. (Fairmount Park Elementary and Concord International Elementary had open houses scheduled tonight and we’re waiting to hear if they’re postponed too.)
CIRCA ANNIVERSARY: As noted here last night, the Admiral District restaurant (a WSB sponsor) is celebrating its 27th birthday today/tonight with some specials and extras. (2605 California SW)
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
LIBRARIES START LATE: Seattle Public Library branches will open at noon today.
GOLF COURSE CLOSURE & OTHER SEATTLE PARKS CHANGES: See this roundup.
CENTER FOR ACTIVE LIVING CLOSED: That means activities and classes are canceled for today/tonight.
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.
HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three events tonight at this venue – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Vandalz Taqueria.
WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Also a regular Thursday feature at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – details here.
HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: And then, run or walk the neighborhood with the Run Club, leaving from HPCS at 6:30 pm – info here.
DESIGN REVIEW, ONLINE: The second and likely final review meeting for 3010 SW Avalon Way, proposed for 86 apartments, is at 5 pm, online. The meeting includes time for public comment. Our latest preview has attendance info.
VISCON CELLARS: The West Seattle winery’s warm, cozy tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle!
BENEFIT FOR THE SKYLARK: “Music Is Life,” raising money for and at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) as its light-rail move looms, doors at 6 pm, music at 7 pm – with Chuck Ratcliff and Swinson & The Expedition. $20 suggested donation.
WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run departs from Future Primitive on Alki (2536 Alki SW).
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy – details in our calendar listing.
WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: One night, multiple venues, you choose whichever you prefer and bring whatever book(s) you want, 7 pm – this month’s locations are in our calendar listing.
TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet, hosted by Good Old-Fashioned Local Trivia (9614 14th SW).
OPENING NIGHT AT ARTSWEST: “Covenant” starts its run, 7:30 pm. Ticket link is in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)
DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ MisterXBubbles & Waxvillain, starting at 8:30 pm.
Are we missing anything for today/tonight? Also – looking ahead – are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
If you have time for whale-watching this morning, a group of orcas has been around the area and Kersti Muul says they’re still in Elliott Bay right now, near the Seattle Aquarium. Let us know if you see them!
(“Live” SDOT camera looking east at 35th/Roxbury)
(Most-recent update 9:41 am, Parks changes, Center for Active Living closure) Welcome to Thursday, February 6! Some snow’s on the ground again this morning, so that’s brought school changes, and we start our morning report with those:
SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Remote learning again today, but on a regular schedule:
Due to snow and hazardous road conditions, all Seattle Public Schools will be in remote instruction today. Buildings will be closed, and there will be no in-person instruction. Remote instruction will operate on a regular school schedule. Families should expect instructions from your student’s school. Please ensure their SPS electronic device is prepped and ready for learning. Morning and afternoon activities are canceled, as well as all athletic events.
WESTSIDE SCHOOL: 2-hour late start, doors open 10:15 am, classes start 10;30 am, no morning bus service.
EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: 10 am start.
HOPE LUTHERAN SCHOOL: 2-hour late start.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: 10:30 am start.
HOLY ROSARY: 2-hour late start, doors open 10:15 am.
HOLY FAMILY: 2-hour late start, doors open 9:50 am.
SUMMIT ATLAS: 2-hour late start – doors open 10:20 am, classes start 10:30 am.
(updated 7:57 am) TILDEN SCHOOL: Change in plan – closed today.
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE: Late start again today – 10 am.
HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: 2-hour late start.
VASHON ISLAND SD: 1.5-hour late start.
KENNEDY CATHOLIC HS: 2-hour late start – classes start 10 am.
Please text/call 206-293-6302 with any other school changes – we’ll keep adding.
Also this morning:
WEATHER INFO
The Winter Weather Advisory, with the possibility of more snow, continues until 10 am today … The Cold Weather Advisory alert, for nighttime temperatures possibly into the low 20s, will be in effect 10 pm tonight until 10 am Friday.
TRANSIT INFO
Metro – Check metrowinter.com for changes in our area – as of 6 am, no major routing changes here. …. (Updated 6:54 am) Route 50 is routed off SW Genesee/Delridge because of “road conditions,” so if that’s your bus, check for alerts.
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 (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
ALSO OF NOTE
-SDOT’s winter-response map
(updated 7:08 am) -SPU’s solid-waste pickups are CANCELED today – here’s the latest info
(updated 7:08 am) –Seattle Public Library branches are opening late – details here
(added 9:41 am) -Seattle Parks changes, mostly late starts – details here
(added 9:41 am) –Center for Active Living closed, Jazz Night canceled
Any other weather-related info? Text/voice 206-293-6302, or if not urgent, westseattleblog@gmail.com – thanks!
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