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VIDEO: After ‘long and winding road,’ groundbreaking celebration kicks off 4448 California SW construction

(WSB photo: STS Construction Services team with ceremonial shovel-turning)

By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

“See you back here in 21 months for the grand opening!”

With that, Craig Haveson of West Seattle’s STS Construction Services (WSB sponsor) ended the speeches and moved on to the shovel-turning at this afternoon’s groundbreaking ceremony for the mixed-use project that his company and Housing Diversity Corporation are about to start building at 4448 California Avenue SW in the heart of The Junction.

During the event, we learned more about the project, including the status of the “lodging” mentioned in pre-construction documents, and the financing that has made this team the only one doing major construction in West Seattle right now (they’re also building Keystone at 9201 Delridge Way SW, near STS HQ, and recently opened Harbor Flats at 3417 Harbor Avenue SW, and have a 17th/Roxbury site in reserve).

We first reported on plans for 4448 California back in 2021. The project got final Southwest Design Review Board approval in August 2022. Demolition happened last week, and after today’s celebration, Haveson told WSB that construction will begin immediately.

Though for now they’re constructing the building as “88 units of new workforce housing” – explained as a type of housing that hasn’t been built much in recent years, which have been dominated by either “luxury apartments” or “government-funded affordable housing.” Without this type of housing in the mix too, Housing Diversity Corporation’s Bobby Tiscareno contended, “Seattle has tragically not come close to meeting demand.” (18 of the apartments will be rent-restricted because, like most other midsize-to-large developments in the area, this one is participating in the city’s Multi-Family Tax Exemption program.)

Speakers also exhorted the location as a reason why it made sense to build without including off-street parking: You don’t need a car to live in the area. The location’s “walk score” is 98 of 100. Frequent bus service is close, and the planned Junction light-rail station is a few blocks away. “We’re building housing for people, not cars,” declared HDC’s Tiscareno. The development firm’s CEO Brad Padden talked about Seattle rule changes, including parking requirements, that are enabling this kind of project:

About the “lodging” that is mentioned in project documents, as reported here previously: It was explained today that the eight-story building was designed and submitted for permits so that would be possible, but, STS’s Haveson said, they are still seeking a partner to operate part of the building as a “boutique hotel.” That’s part of what he explained during his time at the podium, also noting the path to construction had been a “long and winding road”:

As an all-apartment building, the unit mix is listed as 75 one-bedrooms, four two-bedrooms, five three-bedrooms, and four studios. They also are actively working to sign commercial tenants for 3,100+ square feet of space on the ground floor.

The financing that’s allowing this to go forward, despite what project-team members note is a “difficult” climate for building, is summarized in the project announcement as:

An innovative financing structure combines C-PACER green financing with traditional construction debt from First Fed Bank. The C-PACER financing will support sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency, renewable energy implementation, water conservation measures, and resilience improvements.

Financial partners include Nuveen Green Capital and “private market impact investment platform” Citizen Mint (also partners on the Delridge project). Nuveen Green’s Aidan McLaughlin observed that it took a lot “to get two deals done in this environment,” with market factors such as construction costs and rents being perceived as “Kryptonite to lenders,” but the project team’s creativity, problem-solving, and belief in the region helped them achieve what others couldn’t.

Another development partner: Longtime local entrepreneur Rich Bianchi, whose family has long owned the site, where his real-estate firm operated for decades. He spoke at this afternoon’s event too, primarily providing some history:

Bianchi and his family took their turn with the ceremonial shovels too:

And now it’s on to the future, with the project – designed by Atelier Drome (WSB sponsor) – expected to be complete in a little over a year and a half. Here’s the latest rendering:

Funeral service tomorrow for Anna Athan, 1935-2025

The family of Anna Athan sent us her obituary today and a request to publish it as soon as possible, as her funeral and burial are tomorrow (Friday, March 7):

Our Mom Anna Athan passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Her funeral service is tomorrow.

Highlighted by 63 years of marriage to her beloved husband Steve (her Stavraki). Anna lived to 89 years.

She was born in Chora Tryfillias Messinias, Greece, December 31, 1935 to George and Eleni Chronopoulos. She grew up working with her parents on the family farm and attending elementary school in Chora and highschool in Gargalianous Greece. She furthered her education and attended the University in Athens, where she received her degree in education. She specialized in teaching elementary students.

Her first teaching position was in Napflio, Greece, where she taught for two years.

In 1961 Steve sent for Anna and she agreed to come to Seattle and marry him. Their wedding took place on January 7, 1962 at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption in Seattle. Anna continued teaching and tutoring the Greek Language at St Nickolas, Greek Orthodox Church in Tacoma. In 1964 Anna gave birth to their daughter Eleni and in 1967 they welcomed Sofia.

Anna and Steve opened up a Tailor Shop in the West Seattle Junction, Steve Athan Men’s Wear, where she worked and learned the tailoring trade from Steve and together raised their daughters Eleni and Sofia. They worked side by side until they both retired.

Anna was an amazing Mother who raised her family in the Greek Orthodox Church, teaching them the faith, values, traditions, the Greek language, and our beautiful culture.

Anna was active in our Church for many years, being a proud member of the Philoptochos Society, food festivals, supporting parent of the Levendya Dance group.

A wonderful human being, she went out of her way to please people, many times at her own expense.

One time she and Steve had prepared baked revithia (baked chickpeas in tomato sauce) for a Philoptochos potluck lunch. After parking the car, as she was walking to the Church hall, she tripped on the uneven ground at the back of the Church. Instead of letting go of the glass dish with the baked revithia, she persevered and held it upright and allowed herself to fall, causing herself a broken hip which required a hip replacement.

She enjoyed helping and visiting the less fortunate, elderly, and shut-ins. The Athan family home was always open to all with a welcoming beautiful Anna smile and hug… Anna’s greatest passion and love was spending time with her family and friends. She was very proud of her daughters Eleni (Peter Diamantopoulos), grandchildren George and Anna, Sofia (Nader Cheetany)

Anna: Courageous, strong, Best Wife, Mother, Grandmother. Nouna and Friend
Our beautiful Mom and Hero…

We extend a special thank you to our wonderful Mom’s care support team:

Rosemary and Randy Bennett
Jane Murithi
Wilfred Muthee

Family support and dear friends: Rose, Marianne, James and Family (Bratsanos Family)

Trisagion and Funeral Service Friday (March 7)

Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption
1804 13th Avenue
12 pm

Burial

Washelli Cemetery
11111 Aurora Avenue North
3 pm

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption or the Alzheimer’s Society.

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to westseattleblog@gmail.com)

FOLLOWUP: Street reopened after flagpole removal

From Dave at Our Lady of Guadalupe, which had to close the block of SW Myrtle east of 35th around the clock for a week-plus after windstorm damage destabilized their flagpole:

The pole is down, the street is open, thank you to our neighbors for your patience.

OLG plans to eventually replace the flagpole.

WEST SEATTLE SCENE: History lesson at Denny IMS

The photo and report are from teacher Alan Blackman at Denny International Middle School, who brought special guests to the school library today:

(Dawa, Marcus, and Geordan from the Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle)

Today, scholars at Denny International Middle School were joined by members of the Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle, an organization which honors the legacy of African American military veterans from 1866 until 1951. Our presenters shared information about the history of Black soldiers in the military, embodied by the motos “Ready and Forward,” and “We Can, We Will!” The Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle also spoke about the programs they offer to young people, from day camps to equine therapy. We are so fortunate to have the opportunity to learn from this fantastic organization!

FERRIES: Governor hopes delaying hybrid-electric conversions will return system to full service

(September 11, 2023, photo of M/V Wenatchee en route to Vigor, courtesy “Boating Motes”)

Washington State Ferries has operated at reduced service for years, including a two-boat schedule on the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route. Now Gov. Bob Ferguson has announced he’s delaying the next two hybrid-electric boat conversions in hopes that will enable the WSF system to return to full strength. That affects Vigor on Harbor Island, where M/V Wenatchee‘s conversion continues, and two more are scheduled. Here’s the announcement:

Governor Bob Ferguson announced today he will delay hybrid-electric conversion for two of the state’s largest ferries, putting Washington on the path to restoring full domestic ferry service by this summer. As a result of this plan, Washington State Ferries will have 18 operating vessels in the water for the first time since 2019. Full domestic service is considered 21 vessels with 18 in the water at any time.

Ferguson is delaying the ferry conversion until after World Cup 2026, which is scheduled from June 26 through July 6. Converting the ferries removes them from service for an extended period of time. For example, the Wenatchee, the first Washington State Ferries vessel to undergo hybrid-electric conversion, will have been out of service at least 22 months by the time the conversion is completed this summer. …

… Since the pandemic, Washington State Ferries has operated on a reduced schedule, significantly impacting Washingtonians who rely on ferry service. Right now, for example, commuters who travel by ferry between Bremerton and Seattle — one of the state’s busiest ferry routes — must wait more than two hours between boats every day. This action will improve those wait times.

Delaying the hybrid-electric conversion for the remaining two ferries prioritizes improved ferry service, especially ahead of major events like the World Cup in summer 2026. …

None of the three boats being converted serve the Triangle Route, but their availability would reverse the domino effect on this route and others. The Vashon-based coalition Islanders for Ferry Action issued a statement saying in part, “For Vashon Island and the broader Fix Our Ferries coalition, this is a game-changing victory. As outlined in WSF’s official August 2023 Service Restoration Plan, the Triangle Route (Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth) is designated as the first priority for full restoration — and that moment has arrived.”

Meantime, the governor says he wants to build new electric ferries, so WSF’s procurement process for up to five new ones will continue. Bids are due next month.

BIZNOTE: Artist and Muse Salon celebrates milestone anniversary, after opening ‘against all odds’

Getting to five years is a big achievement for a small business. Here’s the announcement we received from Artist and Muse Salon proprietor Keri Slaughter:

Artist and Muse Salon is turning “5”!

We opened our salon against all odds. Opening March 3rd of 2020, we were quickly shut down for the pandemic! Needless to say… we never got to have a proper grand opening. We not only survived, we have grown into a thriving business with the most wonderful staff and we owe it to our amazing community! Thank you for taking a chance with us!

If you’ve never been in… now is your chance to check us out! Come into Artist and Muse Salon on Friday, March 7th or Saturday the 8th, from 9 AM-5 PM. All of our products will be 20% off! We will have a gift with purchase and some incredible door prizes!! Hope to see you there!

The salon is in south Morgan Junction, at 6701 California SW.

COUNTDOWN: Two days until West Seattle recycle/reuse/shredding event

(WSB photo, March 2024)

Just two days until the recycle/reuse/shredding event presented every year by the West Seattle Junction Association and WS Chamber of Commerce, 9 am-noon Saturday (March 8), at the usual place, the north lot of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor). As announced, this time you’ll be directed to park in the lot and walk your item(s) over to the dropoff station(s); assistance will be available for those with mobility challenges. Here’s the list again:

ACCEPTED ITEMS:

• Foam blocks
• Household batteries (no damaged batteries)
• Fluorescent 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 toys

ITEMS 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

This is all free, first-come, first-served.

Life-saving lesson for parents, 14 locations for West Seattle Book Club, more for your Thursday

March 6, 2025 9:48 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(The Olympics this morning, photographed by James Bratsanos)

From our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s the highlight list for today/tonight (something to add? please let us know!):

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Exactly two weeks until spring! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to find out where they’re playing today.

NEW CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE: The new Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes, discussing and monitoring how federal-administration changes might affect the city, has its first meeting at 2 pm today. The agenda explains how to view/attend/comment.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three regular Thursday night events tonight here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Cascadia Pizza Co..

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Also an every-Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Also tonight, run 3 miles, or walk a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm – info here.

ESTATE PLANNING 101: As previewed here, you can learn about estate planning – important for everyone – during a free seminar with Heartwood Law at HomeStreet Bank (WSB sponsor) in West Seattle, 5 pm. (4022 SW Alaska)

VISCON CELLARS: The West Seattle winery’s friendly, 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!

PARENT EDUCATION EVENT: Life-saving lesson tonight at West Seattle High School:

WSHS will be hosting our 8th annual Forefront Suicide Prevention Parent Night, from 6-8 pm in the WSHS library. This parent night will focus on learning the stats and risk factors for teen suicide, as well as teaching parents active listening skills and how to listen to their teens with empathy. Preventing death by suicide is everyone’s job- from school staff to parents, friends and the community as a whole. WSHS has partnered with Forefront in the Schools to educate our entire West Seattle community on suicide and how we, as a team, play a role in prevention.

Please RSVP at the following link: Forefront Parent Night RSVP

(3000 California SW)

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run departs from Future Primitive Beer Bar on Alki (2536 Alki SW).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: One more way to get moving! Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: 7 pm at a variety of venues (follow that link for this month’s list) – bring a book of your choice and be ready to chat with others after a while, or not!

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet, hosted by Good Old-Fashioned Local Trivia (9614 14th SW).

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Bobby Ghanoush, starting at 8:30 pm.

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!

Celebration of life planned March 29 for Gary H. Richardson

Family and friends will gather March 29 to remember Gary Richardson. Here’s the remembrance they are sharing now:

Gary Hugh Richardson was born at Maynard Hospital March 17, 1937 in Seattle. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel L. (Smith) Richardson (1904 -1977), father, Norman Richardson (1903 – 1980), and brother Bruce N. Richardson (1938 – 1953). Additionally, his first wife, Jacqueline (Baker) Richardson (June 21,1938) passed away November 3, 2001.

Gary was raised in the Admiral Junction neighborhood of West Seattle during his childhood years attending LaFayette Elementary, Madison Junior High, and graduating from West Seattle High School with the class of 1955. During his school years he actively participated in a variety of team sports, car clubs, and many “post game social gatherings” as he would say. He played clarinet and saxophone as a member of the West Seattle High School band and was also in a band called the Donkey Serenaders with his fellow junior Masonic Temple Demolay members playing big band music throughout western Washington. The Donkey Serenaders even made a few trips to British Columbia that provided many fond memories of touring with his band mates. He loved music and his favorites beyond Big Band and military marching tunes, included Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Herb Alpert, and Neil Diamond.

Gary and his brother Bruce (who was just one year younger) along with countless neighborhood kids, played numerous pick – up games of baseball, basketball, football, and spent lots of time building forts, fishing and boating. He swam at the Alki Natatorium, Colman Pool, Alki Beach, and of course at Beals Point on Vashon Island at his family cabin. Loving the mystery under water, he snorkeled & spear fished, and obtained his scuba diving license as a teen, enjoying many hours under the sea seeking treasures of all kinds. He was an active and dedicated Boy Scout, earning badges and learning many lifelong skills affording him the opportunity to teach rock wall climbing at the well known climbing wall at Camp Long. (That’s where the famous Whittaker brothers, Jim and Lou, trained too!)

Let’s not forget his love for cars! Gary worked at Huling Brothers in West Seattle throughout his high school years as the weekend lot boy. Washing cars, rotating cars on the lot, opening and closing the lot each day provided the earnings to purchase a number of cars that he and his buddies lovingly restored. (And… raced, and trashed, and somehow, even a few of them mysteriously rolled down Bonair Street into the ravine.) His prized possession was his 1932 Model A Roadster, of which he raced and won a number of drag races during that time.

As a 3rd generation West Seattle native, Gary’s many aunts and uncles, cousins, and grandparents lived locally throughout the Seattle area. Additionally, several relatives lived in West Seattle in the Ballard, Mount Baker, Mercer Island and Queen Anne neighborhoods. He deeply loved his extended family of Smiths, Brewsters, and Bergstroms, and truly enjoyed every opportunity to spend time together.

His early upbringing during WW2 significantly impressed upon him the responsibility to serve his country, and after high school, with his parents’ blessing, went to Sandpoint Naval Station where he enlisted in the US Navy. After fulfilling his commitment, Gary returned home to Seattle and enrolled at the University of Washington obtaining his Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration..

Although they had gone to the same high school and just one year apart, he had never officially met his future wife, Jackie Baker, but after a fun courtship, they married in December of 1959 at Calvary Lutheran Church in West Seattle. The Baker family welcomed him and his parents with open arms and he truly enjoyed his extended family of parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Baker/Richardson family gatherings were constant, and always filled with lots of food and merriment.

Along with being a full time student, Gary worked at Frederick & Nelson as a management intern. He also worked weekends at Nettleton Sawmill on Harbor Island, learning the trade from his father in law, Walter. Once the kids started coming, Gary and Jackie purchased their first home on Beach Drive in 1962 which was quite an accomplishment as a young 25 year old dad and stay at home wife with two kids, David and Jennifer. (Ahh… when you could buy a house for $10,000.00!)

Throughout the years living on Beach Drive and beyond, he enjoyed and maintained lifelong friendships with his neighbors. He is remembered by the multitude of neighborhood kids for his knack of fixing and building boats, repairing boat motors, making wooden toys in his shop, bike repairs, and being one of the cool dads who wore his suit, tie, and fedora as he rode the bus to work each day to downtown Seattle. It is important to mention Gary’s tool collection. He would help with any project, loan any tool out.. but, you better return it! Unless he gave it to you… e.g. one of his 15 shovels.

In time, Gary and Jackie relocated to a larger home in the Arbor Heights neighborhood of West Seattle once their third child (Melissa) was born, where they surprisingly found out that they had moved next to friends from high school and enjoyed an abiding friendship with them, as well as many other wonderful neighbors.

In 1982, after his parents had passed, Gary and Jackie moved to Vashon Island to his parents’ property and home at Beals Point. His parents landed in this region of Vashon because back in 1927, his mom Ethel, who was single at the time, purchased a waterfront lot at Beals Point for two hundred dollars.(One of the first single women in King County to purchase and own property.) Shortly thereafter she met and married Norman Richardson, and along with other family members built their weekend cabin while raising their family in West Seattle. In years to come, Norman and Ethel purchased a 2 acre parcel above the cabin and built their retirement home there.

Both Gary and Jackie loved island life and were actively involved in the Vashon community, positively impacting their Vashon Lutheran Church community, school community, and enjoying all things local with many friends and neighbors on the island.

As their children grew and started families of their own, Gary and Jackie moved to Everett, WA to be closer to their family. Sadly, Jackie died from cancer in 2001, and Gary continued to work as a supply chain manager until he retired at the age of 65.

Gary’s professional career beyond Frederick & Nelson included Goldsmith, Inc., a wholesale distributor of dry goods that supplied many department stores in the Pacific Northwest for 20 years, reaching the title of Executive Vice President. Samples of towels, rugs, clothing, and so many other things were fan favorites in the various neighborhoods that he lived. Afterward, he worked several years for Anixter/Antec in supply chain management until he retired in 2002.

After retiring, he met his blue-eyed beauty, Sandy Smith. Sandy was a dream come true, and eventually they were married in May of 2005. Sandy brought so much joy, love, and endearing warmth to his life and we credit her for Gary’s longevity. This was despite life threatening bouts with cancer, heart disease, and liver failure. Sandy brought with her a wonderful family of her own – multiplying the family fun! Many travels with family and friends included cruises to the Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico and travels around the United States and Canada. The loving addition of Sandy led to more grandchildren, more family and friend gatherings, always being a kind and generous hostess to everyone.

To say he loved his grandchildren is especially true! The countless hours of time with grandpa on the Kubota, or in the workshop making all kinds of things out of wood or wire, building forts, or as they grew older acting as supervisor for washing the deck, polishing the brass, and of course hauling the Christmas decorations to storage and back! He enjoyed instilling the truth about the subject of war and its impact, and cowboy history and other social issues. He found a keen way of doing this was watching notable movies such as Amistad, Patton, The Bridge On The River Kwai, Sand Pebbles, Shawshank Redemption, Schindler’s List, The Jazz Singer or anything John Wayne with them and chatting about each one afterward. Needless to say, Gary rarely had a dry eye which was witnessed by the grandkids watching and learning as he instilled what he valued in life; loyalty, honesty, faith, integrity and truth.

He was so proud of each and every one of his grandkids and his great sorrow as he left this earth was to not continue to see everyone grow, develop, make positive choices and enjoy life as much as he did. (But he said to say… “he’s watching you, so do the right thing!” Oh and “Don’t take any wooden nickels!”)

In closing, we found it worth mentioning snippets of memories about the places Gary lived, the people who influenced and loved him of which he so appreciated, and his love and loyalty to all of his family, friends, neighbors and workplaces. Gary’s life is a reflection of the attributes of loyalty, faith, honesty, scrappiness, tenacity, a tender heart with a big bark, and most of all, love. Gary is survived by his wife, Sandra (Smith) Richardson, his daughters Jenni (Steve) Bodnar, Melissa Nelson, Tamara (Dave) Holm, Keith Smith, grandchildren Ian (Katie) Richardson, Jessica (Justin) Rammer, Karissa Bodnar, Ashley Nelson, Jackson Nelson, Aiden Holm, Dawson Holm, and great-granddaughter Harper Rammer.

We will miss that “cockroach of a guy” Gary. He had a lot of things happen in his life that would take a guy down – but like his doctor said… “Gary, you are not a cat with nine lives, you are a cockroach that can’t be killed!”

Gary’s Celebration of Life service will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett, WA 98203, on Saturday, March 29th at 1 pm.

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to westseattleblog@gmail.com)

TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER, ROAD WORK: Thursday watch

March 6, 2025 6:01 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 6, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES + TIME-CHANGE COUNTDOWN

Forecast – mostly sunny, high around 50. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:39 am and 6:02 pm. Three more days until we “spring forward” an hour this Saturday night/Sunday morning.

ROAD WORK

-In Morgan Junction, work at the NB California bus stop north of Fauntleroy continues, with a lane closure.

-In White Center, you’re reminded that 16th will be closed at the 104th intersection starting Monday.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro busesRegular schedule.

Water TaxiRegular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth serving 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 a problem 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!