West Seattle, Washington
28 Monday
Stolen-car report, received via text:
It’s a really dark blue/looks black 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback station wagon. Stolen between 4 pm yesterday and approximately noon today while parked on 34th Ave SW between Findlay and Brandon. It has lots of dents and dings. License plate number is AMG7833. The police report number is 25-110595.
If you find it, call 911 – and consider letting the owner know too, by text at 206-660-8996.
A year and a half after we first reported that Panda Express was pursuing a Westwood Village space again, the sign is finally up. (Thanks to the texter who tipped us!) If you’re not a frequent WWV visitor, this is the space north of the QFC, occupied by Pet Pros before their move to Jefferson Square (where they closed two years later). More than a decade ago, Panda Express had an early-stage application to take over the WWV space that’s now ATI, but that plan never got to the construction stage. As for when this will open, they haven’t replied to inquiries, but they do have multiple jobs posted, suggesting it won’t be too much longer.
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(L-R, Caitlin Boyer, Tara Kankesh, Lucia Stemm-Calderon, Annika Lindberg, Adelyn Martin, Ember Wonder)
Thanks to Jen for the photo and report from the Seattle chapter of the American Association of University Women‘s reception this week honoring its 2025 STEM Scholars – high-school juniors recognized for outstanding achievement in math, science, and technology. The six students in the photo, nominated by teachers for the recognition, are the local honorees from Chief Sealth International High School and West Seattle High School:
Chief Sealth IHS – Caitlin Boyer (math), Tara Kankesh (science), and Ember Wonder (technology)
West Seattle – Annika Lindberg (math), Lucia Stemm-Calderon (science), and Adelyn Martin (technology)
According to short biographies in the event program, Cailin plans to pursue a Ph.D. in astrophysics, Tara plans to go into pre-med studies, Ember is interested in a computer-science career, Annika expects to major in engineering, Lucia plans to study biology, and Adelyn is mulling a career in “biology, tech, or finance.”
They were joined by other scholars from around the city at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture, where they received certificates and monetary awards. They also got to hear from keynote speaker Alyssa Lind, an educator, researcher, and diver with the Seattle Aquarium who holds a master’s degree in marine biology. The announcement also notes:
The mission of AAUW is to advance gender equity through research, education, and advocacy. AAUW Seattle has been recognizing and honoring high school girls for their talents in math, science, and technology since 2001. The decision to recognize these students in their junior year was made to allow them to add this significant honor to their college applications. Learn more about the Seattle branch of AAUW and STEM Scholar Recognition Program at aauw-seattle.org
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When registration for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2025 ended last night at 11:30 after three and a half weeks, more than 570 sales were signed up – a new WSCGSD record! We’ve spent the day reviewing the final registrations for sale day (just two weeks from tomorrow – 9 am-3 pm Saturday, May 10!), answering WSCGSD questions, and other work making the database ready to turn into the interactive map and printable guide with the numbered locations and descriptions of those 570+ sales. As always, the descriptions promise a vast array of merchandise – two cars, one boat, bikes, plenty of plants, Santa suits, DJ equipment, accordions, pianos, aquarium supplies, “reptile habitat,” even a precious commodity these days – “fresh organic eggs.” And then there’s the sale offering a Honda Element catalytic-converter cage … If Saturday shopping isn’t enough for you, some sellers have added Sunday, a few have added Friday, and some have expanded hours. Some sales have been named – Kitchenpalooza, Bougie on a Budget – while other listings describe a stage of life (along with moving sales and stuff-the-kids-outgrew sales, we have a “changing chapter” sale and many “downsizing” sales. At least two dozen sales with nonprofit beneficiaries, too. You’ll see it all in the map/guide when they’re ready one week before sale day (the link will be here on WSB and at westseattlegaragesale.com). More updates and previews ahead as we get ready for the 20th anniversary WSCGSD!
(Photos courtesy Seattle Dive Tours)
Those are some of the volunteers who removed almost 400 pounds of junk from the water and shore of Elliott Bay off Seacrest last Sunday morning. You’ll recall the West Seattle Water Taxi started late for the day while Seattle Dive Tours led its annual cleanup beneath and around the surface. We asked SDT about the results; they sent these photos and the wrapup:
The clean up went swimmingly. The final weight total for the cleanup was 384.8 lbs! Some item-total highlights are more than 450 cigarette butts, 72 aluminum cans, 5 shoes (including a matching pair of rain boots), 4 cell phones, over 100 fishing lures, and of course the ebike and shopping cart! If you include all the tiny pieces of plastic, it was over 1000 items picked up.
We ended up having 19 shore volunteers, and 14 diver volunteers.
SDT’s Scott Flaherty adds, “We thank all of the volunteers, especially a great number of local shore volunteers and coordination with A Cleaner Alki. Additionally, we always want to recognize Marination Ma Kai for the use of their dumpster to handle the debris.”
Thanks to Stewart L. (above) and Bob Burns (below) for the photos and tips that the Don Armeni Boat Ramp floating-dock work appeared close to completion.
We obtained this update from Seattle Parks spokesperson Karen O’Connor: “The float fabricator is finishing up and should be completed with their work today. We have scheduled the substantial completion walk-thru for Tuesday. We anticipate both docks will be open on May 1.” That’s next Thursday; the floats were removed almost half a year ago, because of damage and deterioration, despite being relatively new. The same contractor that did the original work, Bellingham Marine, is re-doing it now.
The photo and report are from Laura:
A box of someone’s family Christmas ornaments / decorations was found in the alley behind my house near Admiral Safeway this morning. It looks like it was stolen and dumped. Could you post a photo of this box to see if I might connect it to the owner?
Recognize it? Contact us and we’ll connect you.
(Sunrise photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Here’s our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
CITY NATURE CHALLENGE BEGINS: Thanks to Roxanne for the tip: The annual City Nature Challenge for Seattle using iNaturalist is happening NOW (April 25 – 28). Read about it here.
STAY ‘N’ PLAY: Arbor Heights indoor-play event canceled again today.
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: The center (a WSB sponsor) is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
WHITE CENTER LIBRARY GUILD SALE: Get an early start on spring rummage-sale shopping at White Center Library (1409 SW 107th) with the WC Library Guild, 11 am-4 pm (tomorrow too).
BABY STORY TIME: Noon at Delridge Library, free! (5423 Delridge Way SW)
QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: Fridays at 12:15 pm – info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)
DISABILITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER INFO: Outreach event at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) – 1-4 pm, find out about DEC services.
SPORTS: Our area’s two major high schools face off again in boys’ soccer at 4 pm, West Seattle HS vs. Chief Sealth IHS at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle). Also, Sealth plays baseball vs. Rainier Beach at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 7 pm
JAZZ & BLUES JAM AT KENYON HALL: Signups at 6, music starts at 6:30 pm, monthly event for learning musicians and early-stage professionals at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW). Free, all ages.
WEST SEATTLE HS MULTICULTURAL NIGHT: 6-8:30 pm at WSHS, performances, cultural displays and resources, food, fun, and everyone’s welcome. (3000 California SW)
MADISON MS SWING DANCE/AUCTION: Check to see if tickets remain for this fun(draiser) at Madison Middle School (3429 45th SW), 6 pm.
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: The Melonbars, Art Gecko, 222, doors 7 pm, show 8, at The Skylark, $10, all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
‘ATHENA’ AT ARTSWEST: Third weekend! Curtain time tonight is 7:30 pm at ArtsWest Playhouse (4711 California SW), for “Athena,” by Gracie Gardner – get tickets here.
FOOD BANK BENEFIT: Not in West Seattle, but not far:
We are putting on a benefit show for the WS and WC food banks.
Bands:
Thrashed Behind the Eyes (including West Seattle members)
Trio of Goats (a one-off trio playing a short set of Black Sabbath covers)
Bad Honey
Aaron Taylor (acoustic set)At Slim’s Last Chance, 5606 1st Ave. S.
Music starts at 7:30 but come early – Slims has a fantastic menu.
No formal cover, but donations accepted and matched to a total of $1,000. We will split the proceeds between the two food banks.
REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Proh Mic tonight! (4547 California SW)
MAKE IT LOUD: Skating to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), doors at 9 pm, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. Tonight: Cherry Dragon & Noise Service.
If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to we*************@***il.com – thank you!
(WSB photo, April 2024)
Among the many things happening in West Seattle tomorrow is one that needs some preparation to get ready for, so we’re reminding you one more time that Saturday (April 26) is when Fauntleroy Church hosts the next twice-yearly Recycle Roundup. See the official list of what they will and won’t acceot by going here. The Recycle Roundup is a free drive-up/ride-up/walk-up event in the church lot at 9140 California SW, 9 am-3 pm, with longtime recycling partner 1 Green Planet.
6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, April 25, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
More sunshine,, high near 70, a bit breezier. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:01 am and 8:13 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, which means later-evening sailings Fridays (tonight!) and Saturdays.
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Salish is serving as the “bonus boat”.
STADIUM ZONE
-Mariners are back home, playing the Marlins tonight at 6:40.
ROAD WORK
-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side is still closed.
-With the sunny weather, more work crews are out – please let us know if you see a project affecting traffic.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to 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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