West Seattle, Washington
07 Monday
Another stolen car to tell you about before the night is out – this report and photo were sent by Chris:
At 5:00 am this morning at the corner of 34th Avenue SW & Juneau, my 2018 Toyota 4Runner was stolen from my driveway. If anyone sees it, please text 808-868-7490.
Plate # CLH5175; police report # 25-134544
MAY 26 UPDATE: Chris says in a comment below that the vehicle’s been recovered.
If you are looking for a Memorial Day observance with deep roots in tradition, West Seattle’s Forest Lawn Cemetery will again host a remembrance ceremony on the holiday. The event returned last year for the first time post-pandemic, and the banner above, placed on the grassy slope along Sylvan Way, is a reminder that it will be back this year (which we confirmed recently by phone, so it’s been in our calendar). The ceremony honors those who gave their lives in service to our country and usually includes local. veterans. It’s at 2 pm Monday on the green across from the cemetery’s building at 6701 30th SW.
8:01 PM: Announced today by the Duwamish Tribe, whose previous land holdings have been at and adjacent to their Longhouse in West Seattle:
The Duwamish Tribe has completed the purchase of 33 acres of land in the Fairwood District of Renton, Washington. This land features a thriving wetland ecosystem and an extensive evergreen forest, making it ideal for conservation, environmental stewardship, and passive recreational use. The wooded property is largely unsuitable for development, allowing the Duwamish Tribe to preserve its natural state while providing privacy and a sanctuary for local flora and fauna.
“Land ownership strengthens our cultural and spiritual connection, supports our tribal sovereignty, and our self-determination, while offering economic opportunities through conservation projects,” said Duwamish Honorable Chairwoman Cecile Hansen. “Bold steps like this also offer reminders to the broader community that we are still here and will continue being caretakers and stewards for this land.”
This acquisition aligns with the tribe’s commitment to sustainability, land preservation, and efforts to achieve long overdue federal acknowledgment. Land is deeply tied to the cultural identity, traditions, and spiritual practices of tribes, can help safeguard historical sites and cultural landmarks, and could reinforce the Tribe’s case for federal recognition.
The news release did not give a precise location for the purchased land, so we have that and other followup questions out.
2:29 AM: Commenter Alex identified the location – 13302 Petrovitsky Road, which King County Parcel Viewer confirms is owned by the Duwamish as of April, purchase price $1.2 million
6:41 PM MONDAY: Police investigating gunfire have found casings and detained two possible suspects. The casings were found in the 5900 block of 30th SW, according to what officers told dispatch a short time ago. They have detained two people, one of whom is reported to have been found with a gun in her possession. We’ll be following up later on whether they were arrested.
ADDED 11:20 AM TUESDAY: We’ve obtained the police-report narrative. It clarifies that, as a commenter says below, one shot was confirmed. The two people we reported as “detained” were ultimately arrested and booked into King County Jail, on warrants from previous cases, according to the narrative. One was a 37-year-old woman, in whose tote bag they found what ultimately was described as a “ghost gun … with a magazine seated in the mag well” but she claimed it wasn’t hers, that it was given to her a short time earlier by someone she described as a friend of her boyfriend, while saying she didn’t know the friend’s name. She also is reported to have claimed the unnamed friend is the one who fired the gun. Police found she was wanted on two warrants, a felony case alleging possession of a stolen vehicle, and a misdemeanor case alleging theft. According to the narrative, the other person arrested was her boyfriend, who also had a warrant out for his arrest (though the report doesn’t say for what). If you have any information, the case is 25-135257.
Proud Denny International Middle School educator Colin Slingsby shared this story about students putting civics into action he described as “really inspiring”:
At Denny International Middle School, a student-created and -led climate action group called Protect Our Tomorrow recently completed a months-long process of educating students and encouraging them to take civic action on climate issues that are important to them.
The group, created by 8th grader Nathalie Latterell, organized and planned an introductory lesson for students at all grade levels. The student group then coordinated with teachers to deliver the entire lesson themselves. 8th graders Chloe Bonnici, Mia Reed, Aurora Sparks, Greta Gardner, Elsa Elton, Angel Alvarez Martinez, and Ellison Taylor all invested significantly in the project.
Following the lesson, the Protect Our Tomorrow group provided students with further research and provided options for a letter writing campaign connected with varying climate issues each individual student found important. Each student wrote their own letter to a different state or national government official, and the group then reviewed and organized the letters to be sent. Almost every student at Denny in every grade submitted a letter.
Demands ranged from the push for electric school busses, to increasing federal funding and targeted focus on certain issues, to protecting green spaces.
The group’s goal was to both raise awareness and knowledge amongst the student body at Denny, as well as increase attention on climate issues at the school district, local, and national government levels.
That’s a reader photo of a damaged vehicle that several people have asked about today, along SW Alaska near 47th. Here’s what we have learned so far: Police were dispatched around 5:30 am to a report that this car, parked and unoccupied, had been hit by a driver in a white car who then “ran away” from the scene. A subsequent exchange from recorded incident audio reported that the abandoned white car was stolen from Snohomish County. That car was towed, leaving this one behind, likely belonging to a nearby resident.
That’s one of our photos from a law-enforcement tactical drill off West Seattle shores in 2016. The King County Sheriff’s Office has sent this advance alert of something similar planned for this Thursday:
The King County Sheriff’s Office TAC-30 and Seattle SWAT teams will be conducting a maritime training exercise in West Seattle in support of our regional transit partners on May 22nd, 2025 from 7 am-7 pm. There will be Officers and Deputies near Jack Block Park and the West Seattle Water Taxi Terminal (1660 Harbor Ave SW) wearing SWAT equipment and uniforms. There will also be several police helicopters and vessels operating in the area. There will be no interruption to the normal Water Taxi schedule for commuters. We have made every effort to ensure aircraft flight paths stay over the water as much as possible to minimize any disruptions. King County’s TAC-30 and Seattle SWAT are constantly training to provide the citizens of King County with quality police services.
Reported by Gretchen at Circa in The Admiral District (WSB sponsor):
While serving last night, one of our employees’ car was stolen from the (ex-)Bank of America parking lot behind Circa. It’s a 1997 black Honda CR-V.
We are sickened that while he worked a crazy busy Sunday night shift for us his car was stolen. Anyone that sees it, please text 206-331-8954.
Plate number is BRU9800; police report # is 25-134652.
(Added: WSB photos)
11:15 AM: Several questions so far this morning about a film crew set up on the SW Barton side of Fauntleroy Park. We asked the Fauntleroy Watershed Council if they had any notification, since this is salmon-release season and they routinely have volunteers in the park as well as dozens of visiting students. They hadn’t been notified in advance but did some investigating for us and volunteer John learned, “They’re shooting stills for Kia car company that will be used in a variety of marketing material. They will be there all day.”
12:29 PM: Added photos. As volunteer John added in a followup email, “They’re taking shots of a new Kia vehicle nestled under a cedar.”
(Rainbow photographed this morning by Chris Frankovich)
Here’s what’s on our list for your West Seattle Monday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
ALL-DAY PUBLIC HEARING: As previewed here last night, the City Council is spending all day – and into the night – listening to public comments on rezoning plans. This was scheduled to start at 9:30 am but it’s not too late to get in queue for the online or in-person sessions, or to send in a comment via email; here’s how.
BABY STORY TIME: Southwest Library‘s noon story time is back on the schedule today. (9010 35th SW)
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE INFO SESSION: Visit Cascade Hall on the north side of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) at 1 pm today to learn about SSC and how to get on the path toward enrolling there.
HOMEWORK HELP: K-12 students can get free drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.
CRAFTING & CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.
D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too!
LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: You don’t have to grieve alone. 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio, join a group with Listening to Grief. Registration/fee info here. (4034A California SW).
MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Four places you can play tonight! Every-other-week Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm …. and the weekly events: 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)
ALKI MEDITATION: Every Monday – doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)
FAUNTLEROY MEDITATION: More Monday night meditating – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
DOUBLE-HEADLINER COMEDY SHOW: 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), two headliners at this month’s show – a few tickets still available when we checked before publishing this list!
JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Live music on Monday nights – jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.
MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Monday nights, you’re invited to karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).
Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(File photo, WSCO)
Tomorrow (Tuesday) night, you can see West Seattle Community Orchestras members perform their second and final free concert of the spring. Today, WSCO has an announcement that applications are open for a new mentoring program aimed at high-school musicians hoping to continue their artistry:
West Seattle Community Orchestras is excited to announce the Honor Student Program — a new pilot initiative designed to support high school musicians preparing to apply for college music programs. This fully-funded opportunity provides personalized coaching, audition preparation, and involvement in WSCO ensembles.
Who is Eligible?
WSCO members in grades 11 or 12 (junior or senior year)Actively applying or planning to apply to a college music program
Play one of the following instruments: violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba
What’s Included?
6 hours of one-on-one coaching with professional musiciansMock auditions and personalized feedback
Participation in WSCO ensembles and community events
How to Apply?
Submit your application by Tuesday, June 17, 2025 by 5 pm PST to: lison@wscorchestras.orgRequired materials:
Application letter (1 page)
Music director reference letter (1 page)
Live audition and interview will take place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6 pm at the Fauntleroy Church in West Seattle. Honor Students will be announced on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 via email.
Questions?
Contact Lison J. at lison@wscorchestras.orgWSCO was founded in West Seattle in 2002 and has served hundreds of students and adults alike, providing a community for musicians of all ages and abilities with opportunities for performance and growth.
Visit the WSCO website for more information about the concerts or how to become involved as a musician or volunteer.
6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, May 19, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Mostly cloudy, rain expected, high in low 60s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:26 am; sunset will be at 8:45 pm.
ROAD WORK
-In South Alki, street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project is in its next phase, centered at 64th/Beach Drive – details and maps are here, along with what’s next.
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later-evening sailings Fridays and Saturdays.
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”.
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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