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From pulpit to podcast, two local pastors are on an audio journey this season of Lent, and asked us to share their announcement:

Admiral’s Progressive Protestants Produce Podcast for Lent

The alliteration was just too good to pass up. Admiral Church United Church of Christ and Tibbetts United Methodist Church have chosen to collaborate again this year for their Lenten services with shared Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday services, as well as exchanging pastors in their pulpits during the season.

To enrich the worship experience, they are also co-producing a podcast called God Help Us (No, Really) in which they explore the weekly Scriptures through the lens of progressive, inclusive theology. Be warned: the podcast is explicit and unedited.

God Help Us (No, Really): “A Lent podcast wrestling with scripture and what it means to be a follower of Jesus in a country where Christianity keeps aligning with empire. Hosted by Rev. Sarah Casey she/her, Rachael Phelps she/her, and Rev. Andrew Conley-Holcom he/him, with special guests. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!”

They’ve posted four episodes so far, the most recent one early this morning.

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DEVELOPMENT: 3010 SW Avalon Way gets OK from Southwest Design Review Board at its first meeting in 15 months

| Development | West Seattle housing | West Seattle news

By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

Convened by the city for the first time in 15 months, the Southwest Design Review Board gave its final approval tonight to an 8-story apartment building proposed for 3010 SW Avalon Way, with just a few relatively minor recommendations.

All five current board members were in attendance – chair Gavin Schaefer and members AB Alvarez, Nicole Li, Jessie McClurg, and Rob McCulloch, all identifying themselves as West Seattle residents. The city land-use planner assigned to the project, Theresa Neylon, was in attendance too. Schaefer was the only holdover from the board’s previous meeting (about another project) in December 2023. The previous meeting about this project was three and a half years ago.

Tonight’s hour-long online meeting unfolded in the standard design-review format:

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YOU CAN HELP: Admiral Music in Parks returning for 16th year

March 20, 2025 7:50 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle parks | WS culture/arts

On this first day of spring, another look ahead to summer – Admiral Music in the Parks will return for another year! You can help ensure the three-concert series has awesome music – here’s the announcement from coordinator Meagan Loftin:

The Admiral Neighborhood Association is excited to bring back AMP: Admiral Music in the Parks (formerly Summer Concerts at Hiawatha) for its 16th year! AMP is a beloved community event that brings neighbors and visitors of all ages out for three weeks of free family-friendly concerts in our beautiful city parks.

Mark your calendars for July 17th, 24th, and 31st and follow us on Instagram @admiralneighborhood for more details in the future.

Join us in creating the best and biggest year for AMP yet! Your support funds local musicians while also providing free community programming to everyone in our neighborhood.

AMPlify your summer and consider donating here today!

Last year’s biggest concert was the series finale, The Abbagraphs at Belvidere Park (WSB coverage here).

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BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Preview Alki Coffee Co./Ben & Jerry’s, opening next month

March 20, 2025 5:22 pm

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

Jonathan Stebbins and Mark Mullet (L-R above) are about to open a business full of treats – from Belgian waffles to ice-cream cakes.

But if you stop in to talk with them at their future co-housed Alki Coffee Co./Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream shops at 2742 Alki Avenue SW, you might discover they’re most stoked about the decor.

It’s a work in progress, but there’s already an 11-foot-long paddleboard over the southwest wall. Photos are coming, showing Alki history from a century ago. And – the reclaimed cedar.

A tree that fell during the “bomb cyclone” in their contractor’s Eastside neighborhood has yielded lumber they’re using throughout the shop. (They say they had planned to use reclaimed wood anyway.) Uses include a new facade for the beloved fireplace, a holdover from the space’s previous identity as Alki Starbucks. They told us many of the people who stop by or otherwise contact them want reassurance the fireplace is staying.

It is.

What’s gone is the mostly dark ambience of the previous tenant. Light fills the space, from the ice-cream counter on the east side – where a custom mural is on the way, with Puget Sound orcas echoing the black-and-white patches of the famous Ben & Jerry’s cows.

We first told you about the plan for the space – “2/3 coffee, 1/3 ice cream” – five months ago. We checked in with them recently and found out they had set an opening date – April 23 – so we went over for an in-person update on the plan.

The coffee and ice-cream shops will share the same entrance; a Ben & Jerry’s merch table will serve as the main divider. “Two separate businesses, two separate checkouts.” On the ice-cream side, they’ll be offering 28 flavors (scoops, shakes, sundaes, ice-cream cakes, etc.). And on the coffee side, a lot more food than was mentioned in our early report. Yes, you’ll be able to grab a pastry and go – they’ll have some from Macrina, and some house-made, like banana bread. But they’ll also offer acai bowls, made-to-order crepes, Belgian waffles, DIY topping options, made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, avocado toast, and more. The menu will be on an electronic board:

Jonathan, a 13-year West Seattle resident, says they’re hopeful that’ll fill some of the breakfast void left by recent closures (Alki Café and Admiral’s Bebop Waffle Shop come to mind). They’ll have some non-breakfasty options too, like paninis.

Their coffee roaster is the same one mentioned in our story last October, San Juans-based Local Goods, which has created an “Alki Coffee Co. blend, not super dark.” Jonathan says Local Goods is certified organic, sourcing from women-owned growing companies in Central America.

Back to the decor – the furniture hadn’t arrived when we were there, but they’ll have “comfy” seating by the fireplace, a window bar (with windows/doors that will be open in the summer), some tables (a few outdoors, too). In addition to the reclaimed cedar, some driftwood from north Puget Sound will be on the mantle, they said.

If you’re an evening coffee drinker, Alki Coffee Co.’s hours will make you happy – 7 am to 9 pm. (And they plan to have an app for people who want to order ahead.) The Ben & Jerry’s side will be open noon to 9 pm. While April 23 (a Wednesday) will be the day they plan to open to the public, they’re planning a grand-opening celebration three days later, on Saturday, April 26.

Looking further ahead, they plan to be part of an Alki expansion of the West Seattle Art Walk, so watch for that on second Thursdays in the future.

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WEST SEATTLE SALMON: Student research hints at health of Fauntleroy Creek

March 20, 2025 3:56 pm

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| Environment | Fauntleroy | West Seattle news

Story by Judy Pickens
Photos by Dave Gershgorn
For West Seattle Blog

School salmon releases will start soon on Fauntleroy Creek, and student research this week confirmed that coho fry that drift down to the lower creek, as well as “home-hatch” fry from last fall’s spawning there, will likely find food.

Two dozen fourth graders from <strong>Louisa Boren STEM K-8 did the annual count of stonefly exoskeletons in the spawning reach on Tuesday to continue research that’s been going on since 2000. Stonefly larvae crawl out of the creek this time of year, shed their exoskeletons, and fly for a short mating season.

The students’ count suggests how clean the water is and how much food is available for fry. The study also gives young researchers experience in following scientific protocol. They found 25 exoskeletons in the study area, compared with 16 last year. Torso size ranged from 3 cm to 4 cm, which was similar to 2024.

Led by Shannon Ninburg, volunteer educator with the Fauntleroy Watershed Council, the field trip also included a chance to see hundreds of fry from last fall’s spawning, as well as the first smolt documented leaving the creek this spring for saltwater.

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WEST SEATTLE SCENE: Junction tree-lighting expansion installation

March 20, 2025 2:39 pm

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| Seen around town | West Seattle news

If you’ve been in The Junction today, you might have seen the workers hanging lights in trees. As reported here recently, the West Seattle Junction Association is expanding its tree lighting, and this is phase 2, along California SW between Oregon and Genesee. Phase 1 of the expansion added lights to trees along SW Alaska.

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WELCOME, SPRING: Alice Enevoldsen’s change-of-seasons watch on one-day delay this time

March 20, 2025 12:55 pm

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| Skies Over West Seattle | West Seattle news

The spring-equinox moment was 2:01 am today, and West Seattle educator/expert skywatcher Alice Enevoldsen usually has her change-of-seasons sunset watches the same day as an equinox or solstice (a 15+-year tradition), so you might be thinking that’s tonight. Not this time, though – she’s on a one-day delay, so if you’d like to join with others in commemorating the arrival of spring, while learning exactly what happens at the equinox (interactively!), be at Solstice Park 6:30-7:30 pm tomorrow (Friday, March 21). Rain or shine – unless it’s heavy rain or thunder/lightning. This is at the top level of the park, upslope from the tennis courts and P-Patch, 7400 Fauntleroy Way SW.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen gray 4Runner; ‘sneaky’ package-thief ruse; plus – did you lose a mirror to a hit-run driver?

March 20, 2025 11:44 am

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| Crime | West Seattle news

Three reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch so far today:

STOLEN GRAY 4RUNNER: The report and photo are from Chris:

Last night between 11:30 pm and 5:00 am our car was stolen from in front of our house. Gray Toyota 4Runner with black aftermarket rack, ladder and steps. Black rims as well. License is CJ7576. Police report is 25-74561. Photos are attached. We have a 1.5 year old and it’s our only car. Her car seat was in it so please let us know if you see that or the car. Stolen on the 3200 block of Belvidere in Admiral.

Call 911 if you find it.

‘SNEAKY PACKAGE THIEF’: That’s how Dayna headlined this report:

I live on 45th Ave SW between Admiral and Lander. At 12:35 pm (Wednesday), UPS parked and came to deliver a package that I was anticipating and was prepared to sign for. As the UPS driver was on my sidewalk, a man approached him and said he was my husband, signed for my package using the name “Aaron,” and left. It was not my husband.

I got an email that my package had been delivered, which was odd as no one came to our front door and no one in our home signed for anything. I checked the front of the house, the alley, and nothing. I had a bad feeling so I chased the UPS driver down. He told me he had left the package with my husband on the sidewalk, who had signed for it. Boy, he was shocked when I told him the man he spoke to was not, in fact, my husband! It was a “Fat man in a T-shirt and short pants.” I did a quick sweep of the area but didn’t find anyone matching that description. UPS claim and Seattle Police claim have been filed.

Wanted to flag for the community that there is a sneaky package thief out there. And hopefully UPS drivers are a little more careful in the future.

HIT-RUN DRIVER TAKES OUT MIRROR: This witness has info in case your car is the one damaged:

Did your car suffer a broken driver’s side, side view mirror on Sunday 3/16 at 10:45 am, in the area of Fauntleroy and Alaska? If you let me know where you were parked, I can provide a picture of the vehicle/license plate and a description of the driver. My apologies that I was on my way to work and I couldn’t stop to leave a note. You can text me or leave me a message at (509) 761-9286.

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Alki Community Council, 3010 Avalon design review, art & food in White Center/South Delridge, more for your Thursday

March 20, 2025 9:45 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Today/tonight, from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are the highlights (something to add? please let us know!):

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Spring is here, as of 2:01 am today! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

‘SAVE THE POST OFFICE’ RALLY: 11:30 am-12:30 pm, gathering outside the Junction Post Office (4426 California SW) to protest possible cuts and changes – details in our calendar listing.

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.

SPORTS: Three games at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) today – Chief Sealth IHS baseball vs. Highline at 4 pm, CSIHS fastpitch softball vs. Rainier Beach at 4 pm, West Seattle HS fastpitch softball vs. Roosevelt at 4 pm.

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 El Gran Taco.

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.

3010 SW AVALON WAY DESIGN REVIEW: Rescheduled online meeting for 8-story apartment-building proposal, 5 pm. Go here for the meeting link, info on how to comment, and to get the “design packet.”

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!

ART & FOOD IN WHITE CENTER: In South Delridge and White Center, a multitude of venues and artists are participating in the Rat City Art & Food Walk, 5-8 tonight. See the map/list here.

AIRPORT NOISE: If you’re interested in noise from nearby King County International Airport (aka Boeing Field), go get information and answers at a 5:30-7:30 pm open house tonight at KCIA Flight Service Station (6526 Ellis Avenue S.) – details here.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run now departs from The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander).

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).

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) or online. See the agenda here, where you will also find the link to attend online if you can’t get there in person.

PISCES FEST 2025: Tonight at The Skylark! Doors 7, music 8, details here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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 Wizdumb, starting at 8 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!:

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‘Keep baseball and softball alive’: A pitch for help, if you can

March 20, 2025 9:00 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

Spring sports are under way at local high schools. One is asking you to warm up your throwing arm and help. Here’s the request we were asked to share with you:

Baseball and softball aren’t just sports at Chief Sealth International High School — they’re a source of pride, teamwork, and opportunity for our students. But right now, our teams are facing a serious challenge. Many talented young athletes in our community simply can’t afford to play.

The cost of gear—gloves, bats, cleats, and protective equipment—is too high for some families.
Field maintenance and facility upgrades are desperately needed.

Without proper funding, fewer students are able to participate, threatening the future of these programs.

We refuse to let financial barriers stop our students from stepping up to the plate.

With your support, we can provide:

⚾ Scholarships for student-athletes who can’t afford fees
🥎 New equipment to ensure every player has what they need
⚾ Team building activities to create a safe and welcoming space
🥎 Coaching and mentorship to inspire and grow our program

Every dollar makes a difference. Whether you’re a proud alumni, a local business, or a fan of the game, you have the power to keep baseball and softball alive at Chief Sealth International High School.

Donate today and help our student-athletes continue playing the game they love!
chiefsealthptsa.schoolauction.net/csihsplayball/give

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TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER, ROAD WORK: First morning of spring

March 20, 2025 6:03 am

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6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 20, 2025; spring arrived four hours ago.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Today’s forecast – breezy, more rain likely, high in the upper 40s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:11 am and 7:23 pm.

ROAD WORK

-In White Center, the 16th SW closure at 104th continues its second week, with detours.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular schedule. (Check out the service-change details announced Monday, taking effect March 29.)

Water Taxi – Regular 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!

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