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9:23 PM: Police are searching for a “possibly armed” suspect in the Fauntleroy/Findlay/Raymond vicinity, and that’s why the Guardian One helicopter is overhead. A K-9 team is on the ground so if you’re nearby, stay inside. K-9 searches are also why you’ll hear loudspeaker announcements and short bursts of sirens. Updates to come…

9:32 PM: They’re currently focused on the 6000 block of Fauntleroy Way.

9:36 PM: Police are also going to the California/Juneau vicinity after someone there thought they heard gunfire (NOT confirmed so far, and no way to know if it’s related, but we’re mentioning it in case you see that part of the response).

9:48 PM: No word yet on whether anything was found there, but the original K-9 search team has headed south and west, toward California/Morgan/Fauntleroy.

9:58 PM: They have a suspect in custody.

10:03 PM: Guardian One’s crew, leaving, asked “what kind of crime was that?” and an officer replied “Misdemeanor DV [domestic violence] harassment.” We expect more details later.

ADDED 6:15 PM WEDNESDAY: Finally found information about the status of the case, via Seattle Municipal Court documents, which include police-report narrative. The 29-year-old suspect is alleged to have threatened to throw boiling water on his ex-girlfriend, whose apartment he reportedly refuses to move out of. He faces the charge mentioned above and also a charge of obstructing an officer; this all started when they were investigating the threat, and he allegedly ran from police, who had been told he owns guns. He was found on the patio of an apartment building a few doors down from where the original incident happened. This morning Municipal Court Judge Andrea Chin granted his lawyer’s request to release him from jail on personal recognizance. There’s also an order for him not to contact the victim, and to surrender his guns to SPD.

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ELECTION RESULTS: Here’s what Seattle voters did about school levies, ‘social housing’ measures

February 11, 2025 8:22 pm

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| West Seattle housing | West Seattle news | West Seattle politics | West Seattle schools

(WSB photo – Morgan Junction dropbox earlier tonight)

The voting is over and the first round of vote-counting is done.

First, the Seattle social-housing measure. So far “yes, fund it” is leading in a big way in the first part of this city measure, and in the second part, 1A – fund it with a new tax on companies with a certain salary size – is beating 1B, fund it by diverting part of an existing tax.

Proposition Nos. 1A and 1B – Seattle social-housing funding
Yes 64,220 68.32%
No 29,779 31.68%

Proposition 1A – 50,002 – 57.55%
Proposition 1B – 36,876 – 42.45%

Next, the Seattle Public Schools levies, both winning approval:

Proposition 1 – Educational Programs and Operations levy
Yes – 71,996 – 77.71%
No – 20,648 – 22.29%

Proposition 2 – BEX VI capital levy
Yes – 66,656 – 71.91%
No – 26,032 – 28.09%

All of those results reflect 19 percent of ballots; so far, King County Elections reports receiving 26 percent of Seattle voters’ ballots. Next results will be out Wednesday afternoon.

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WEST SEATTLE PARKS: Three accessible-parking spaces removed in Lincoln Park’s south lot

February 11, 2025 4:54 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

(WSB photo)

The south lot at Lincoln Park has three fewer accessible-parking spaces. Randy noticed the removal recently and brought it to our attention, noting that they visit the park three times a week to walk but couldn’t find a space after what was a row of five accessible spaces was reduced to two, the others converted to non-restricted parking. Here’s how it looked pre-removal, via a Google Street View image dated November 2022:

Now, as shown above, three spaces are gone, with markings painted over:

(Photo sent by Randy)

We asked Seattle Parks about the removal, and a spokesperson explained that the now-removed spots were “temporary” – though as shown above they’ve been there for at least two years:

We removed the temporary spots after receiving complaints the spaces were missing the adjacent aisle striping and because they did not fully meet ADA standards. These were installed during the pandemic and provided the only spots open for accessible parking at the time.

We have four additional Accessible Stalls provided at the lower beach area.The minimum per the ADA standards is 3 for parking facilities of 61 – 75 parking spaces and we have two with the upper and four at the lower, so six total which is double the required number.

Parks provided this aerial view of the two parking areas it’s referring to:

If you’re not familiar with Lincoln Park parking, that’s a relatively steep, though short, driveway between the south lot and the spaces by the south end of the beach.

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FERRIES’ FUTURE: Online meetings this week, Fauntleroy dock-project open house soon

February 11, 2025 2:40 pm

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| Fauntleroy | Transportation | West Seattle news

(File photo, WSF’s Fauntleroy dock)

Two Washington State Ferries notes:

ONLINE MEETINGS THIS WEEK: Noon tomorrow (Wednesday, February 12) and 6 pm Thursday bring WSF’s periodic online systemwide community meetings, with a variety of updates and an opportunity for Q&A. They’re planning to present the same information in both meetings, and you can register for either (or both) by going here.

FAUNTLEROY DOCK REPLACEMENT UPDATES: The plan to replace the Fauntleroy ferry dock by the end of this decade is likely to get a mention at the systemwide meetings. But for those following the project closely, here are two dates to set your calendars for: February 24, when WSF will launch an online “open house” about where the project stands, and 6 pm March 11, when WSF plans a “virtual information session” about it. The open house isn’t ready to go yet, so there’s no link for that, but you can register now for the info session – go here. As we reported in coverage of the project Community Advisory Group‘s last meeting two months ago, WSF is focusing on a “hybrid” option for the new dock’s size and shape. It’s described in the latest announcement as “a longer dock concept to provide more space to load and unload passengers — holding between 124 and 155 vehicles on the dock.”

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ORCAS: Heading this way

February 11, 2025 1:33 pm

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| West Seattle news | Whales

Beautiful day to whale-watch if you can get away from the desk. Kersti Muul tells us orcas are heading this way, SB off south Bainbridge Island.

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WEST SEATTLE BIZNOTES: Good Society anniversary; Paper Boat move update; Caregiver Resource Fair at Village Green

February 11, 2025 11:59 am

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Three biznotes so far today:

GOOD SOCIETY TURNS FIVE: Nick at Good Society in The Admiral District sent word they’re getting ready to celebrate:

It’s been five years since we first opened our doors and shared our beer with you! The world looked a lot different on February 14th, 2020. But with your help, we persevered and made it this far. In those five years we have shared hundreds of thousands of beers, wine, cider, non-alcoholic beverages, pretzels, and pizzas together.

We’ve brewed thousands of barrels of beer across over 250 batches and over 130 recipes. We’ve won 22 medals for our beers including gold medals at the most prestigious and competitive competitions in the world – and we won Small Brewpub of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival. With your help, we’ve given back over $44,000 to our community and we survived a global pandemic.

This weekend we will drop GS5, our fifth anniversary beer. This year took the opportunity to work with a bunch of advanced hop products from Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops. We also added Nectaron and Azacca to the mix for an insanely aromatic and juicy IPA.

But there’s more! We will also have casks of our oatmeal stout infused with chocolate and coconut on the bar at each location beginning Friday until they are gone. We will also have cakes at both locations from our friends Lovely & Dapper including one made with our stout. Saturday in West Seattle we will be doing our Smash After the Mash smash burger pop up from 4-7 PM. Saturday in Queen Anne we will have Anniversary Trivia at 3 PM. And on Sunday in West Seattle, the Westies Run Club will be running at 11:30 AM and Anniversary Trivia at 3 PM.

If you haven’t been to Good Society yet, they’re at California/Lander.

PAPER BOAT BOOKSELLERS MOVE UPDATE: Readers have asked how Paper Boat Booksellers‘ move to The Junction is going, since they’ve been closed now for almost three weeks. Co-proprietor Desirae tells WSB that it’s indeed taking longer than they had plane and hoped: “Our shelving was delayed by 2 weeks due to the weather out East putting our contractor behind but he’s almost finished up. We are hoping to open the week of the 17th if all goes well.”

VILLAGE GREEN TO HOST CAREGIVER RESOURCE FAIR: The full title of this just-announced event is actually “Overwhelmed Caregiver Resource Fair.” At Village Green-West Seattle (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor) 11 am-2 pm next Tuesday (February 18), they’ll have specialists in home-care services, financial planning, real estate, decluttering/downsizing, senior living, and more for you to talk with. Just drop in.

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Our list for your West Seattle Tuesday – plus views of this morning’s mountain moonset

February 11, 2025 9:58 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Lura Ercolano)

Thanks to everyone who sent beautiful photos of this morning’s (corrected) moonset, which we’ve interspersed with today’s list of highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LOUISA BOREN STEM K-8 SCHOOL TOUR: Middle-school tour at 10:30 am today. (5950 Delridge Way SW)

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

BLACK HISTORY ART EXHIBIT: As reported here, the Washington State Black Legacy Institute is welcoming visitors all month for its first major public exhibit. Hours today are 11 am-6 pm. (2656 42nd SW)

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Lunch meeting, noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW).

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

(Photo by James Bratsanos)

HOMEWORK HELP: Students can drop in for free help, 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

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

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.

POSTSEASON BASKETBALL: Chief Sealth‘s varsity teams have Metro League playoff games tonight, both at Nathan Hale HS (10750 30th NE) – girls vs. Cleveland at 5:30, boys vs. Nathan Hale at 7.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 6 pm board meeting at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW), in person or online, community members welcome – attendance info here.

HIGHWAY 509 INFO SESSION: Not happening in West Seattle, but if you’re interested in the project to extend Highway 509 – part of which runs by southeast West Seattle – you’ll want to visit the Burien Community Center 6-8 pm tonight for info and one-on-one Q&A. (14700 6th SW, Burien)

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

OPEN CHOIR REHEARSAL: Singers invited, one more time! The Boeing Employees Choir – open to non-employees too – has its final open rehearsal tonight at the American Legion Post 160 hall (3618 SW Alaska), 6:30 pm.

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 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 night Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 6: Six trivia options for Tuesday night – 7 pm trivia with Amelia at Future Primitive‘s Beer Bar on Alki (2536 Alki SW) … 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) … and Trivia Tuesdays at Christos on Alki, 7:15 pm (2508 Alki SW).

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Hosting an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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ELECTION DAY: Four tax votes on your ballot – vote by tonight

February 11, 2025 9:00 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

Before we get to the rest of what’s up for today and tonight, one more reminder – it’s Election Day, the deadline for you to vote on two Seattle Public Schools levies and a two-part City of Seattle measure on how, or whether, to pay for “social housing.”

The school levies are the 6-year, $1.8 billion Building Excellence Capital Levy (BEX VI for short) and the 3-year, $750 million Educational Programs and Operations Levy. How their approval would affect property taxes is explained by the district on this page – it’s somewhat complex, depending on whether the Legislature allows the district to collect more than the current limit.

The two-part city measure first asks you whether funding should be approved for the (created after approval in a previous election) Seattle Social Housing Developer, and regardless of whether you vote yes or no on that, which type of funding it should get if funded – a new tax on companies with wealthy employees, or diversion of part of an existing payroll tax.

You probably know how this next part goes – get your ballot into a King County drop box (West Seattle has four) by 8 pm, or get it into USPS mail really early in the day to ensure it’ll have today’s postmark. As of early this morning, King County Elections had received only 20 percent of Seattle ballots.

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UPDATE: Helicopter over southwest West Seattle; police in Upper Fauntleroy (info added Thursday)

February 11, 2025 6:34 am

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| Helicopter | West Seattle news | West Seattle police

6:34 AM: Thanks for the tips. A helicopter’s been over Gatewood/Fauntleroy a while, but not showing on radar. A reader who heard what sounded like a flashbang said 911 told them there’s a warrant service in the vicinity. We’re working to find out more.

6:41 AM: Multiple texters say they’re seeing police on the ground at a location in Upper Fauntleroy.

7:29 AM: Multiple readers report the location is on 38th SW between Trenton and Henderson. We went through a short time ago and noticed SPD and WSP vehicles still in the vicinity, at the Trenton end.

9:26 AM: SPD’s media office says it has no information on the operation, at least so far. We’re trying other agencies too, and will update here if/when we find out anything.

11:25 AM: Still trying – warrant operations tend to be notoriously difficult to get information about, until/unless court cases result. King County Sheriff’s Office says the helicopter was NOT Guardian One, which often supports other law-enforcement agencies including SPD, but, a KCSO spokesperson tells us, was not flying in support of anything this morning.

5:05 PM: The business day has ended without any additional information emerging; the State Patrol neither responded to nor acknowledged our inquiry. So it’s a mystery for now, but we’re not giving up.

ADDED THURSDAY MORNING: The WSP tells us this was a DEA-led operation. We have an inquiry out to the local DEO office to see if they are able to tell us anything more.

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TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Tuesday info

February 11, 2025 6:04 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:04 AM: Good morning – it’s Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

We’re still in Cold Weather Advisory alert mode, until 10 am tomorrow, with wind chills as low as the teens; the forecast for today predicts more cold sunshine, high in the mid-to-upper 30s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:20 am and 5:27 pm.

(Monday morning photo by James Bratsanos)

TRANSIT

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Water Taxi – Also on a regular schedule today.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Issaquah and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Salish as the “bonus boat.”

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.

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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