West Seattle, Washington
25 Sunday
The report was sent by Anthony:
Around 8:05 tonight, I discovered my bike was no longer locked to the street sign where I left it. No evidence left behind, no damaged parts, and no damage to the immediate area. I left my bike locked to a speed-limit sign on the sidewalk near 3404 SW Roxbury St, just east of The Missing Piece game café. That was around 1:55 pm, the last time I saw the bike.
The bike is a Rad Power Bikes RadMission 1, blue with orange trim . The serial is MI1F21V0323. This picture is not my bike, but it’s about the same in appearance.
My bike has several reflective stickers placed all over the frame and battery. Also on the side of the battery case, there is a distinctive sticker, shown here. There is also a roadside repair kit wrapped around the top bar. The handlebars have sideview mirrors on each side, and there is a cupholder on the left side of the handlebar stem.
I do not have a police report at time of writing (still working on it), but I will share it once I do.
As of about five o’clock, community volunteers were still hard at work on West Seattle’s newest murals, stretching along about 200 feet of the wall by the Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook waterfront (across the street and downslope from Me-Kwa-Mooks Park). The first two photos are ours from our brief visit last hour:
Lafayette Elementary students painted sea stars toward the left side of the mural wall a few days ago, artist Nalisha Estrellas notes. Dozens of other people signed up for shifts to paint the rest of it today – Jeffrey Johnson sent these photos:
We first wrote about the mural plan back in January. Neighbor David Stockert thought a mural would help deter the vandals who often target the wall, and crowdfunded to make it happen. Local artist Estrellas designed it with a Puget Sound theme.
She organized the community painting, too, which originally was set to happen last Saturday, but the weather looked iffy – today, of course, has been a perfect day for outdoor painting.
Today’s other state-tournament game involving a local high-school team also ended with a loss, but just getting to the 2A tournament was a victory for the Chief Sealth IHS Seahawks – first trip to state in 40 years. They played W.F. West HS this morning at that school’s home field in Chehalis; the Seahawks were on the losing end of a 2-0 shutout.
FIRST REPORT, 3:05 PM: We’re in Tacoma, where the West Seattle High School baseball team’s season has just ended with a second-round loss at the state 3A tournament. Though in baseball a loss is a loss, whether it’s by one run or 10, this one was a valiantly fought close call to a much-higher seeded team – 2nd-seeded Gig Harbor 3, 14th-seeded WSHS 2. Full story after we get back to HQ.
ADDED 8:46 PM: As happens so often in baseball, one rally can make the difference.
Just a few hits, and some aggressive base-running early on, made the difference for the Gig Harbor Tides.
Their three runs came on seven hits, and they left nine runners on base; the Wildcats’ two runs resulted from four hits, with five runners left on.
Gig Harbor’s starting pitcher, junior Quentin Bockhorn, had a three-up three-down top of the first, while the Tides scored their first run in the top of the 1st, off WSHS’s starting pitcher, junior Jacob McCall. It could have been worse, though, , as that came with the bases loaded, and McCall limited the damage with a strikeout for the inning’s final out.
West Seattle’s first hit came from sophomore Cole Williamson in the top of the second, with one out, but senior Clay Pecore hit into a double play after that. The next scoring happened in the bottom of the third, when the Tides brought in two runs on three hits, bringing the score to 3-0.
That was all the scoring Gig Harbor did, but it’s all they needed. The Wildcats got a base runner in the top of the fourth, after senior Lukas Cheha drew a walk, but this inning too ended with a double play. Gig Harbor threatened again in their half of the inning, with senior Jayce Corley hitting a leadoff single, making it to third with just one out, but getting stranded there.
West Seattle’s hopes were high with a two-out rally in the fifth inning. Pecore battled to a full count and then walked. Senior Dex Pudduck singled, and there were runners at the corners. Junior Leo Bronk came in next to pinch-hit and got a hit on the first pitch, bringing Pecore in. But a strikeout ended the rally there.
WSHS head coach Ryan Ramsower put senior Oliver Heltzel on the mound for the bottom of the fifth, and went through three Tides quickly. Then it was the Wildcats’ turn; Cheha got a first-pitch hit, and was at third with two outs – a spectator shouted, “Bring him home”- and junior Sacha Ninburg did. But the rally ended there, and so did the scoring. West Seattle got close again in the top of the seventh – with two on and one out – but Gig Harbor changed pitchers, bringing in lefty freshman Max Bergford, and he struck out two to end the game, and WSHS’s season.
-Tracy Record, WSB editor
Sent by Charles:
I moved to West Seattle from Nashville. I arrived the evening of May 19th. I moved in with my girlfriend at the Forge Apartments (4435 35th Ave SW). My car was stolen sometime in the early morning of the 20th. The car is a White 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Overland trim – chrome handles & mirrors). Earlier today, around 10:45 am, my girlfriend and I were walking and stumbled upon my car parked on the crib at the intersection of 38th & SW Dawson st. As I was calling 911 the car was turned on and driven away. The tint is dark so I did not initially notice anyone in the car. The thieves replaced the TN plate with a Washington plate with a plate number that I believe to be 153018. I’m not 100% on the last two digits as he was speeding away.
We’ll add the police report # whe we get it. (Update: 25-140275. Refer to that if you find this vehicle and call 911.)
Just out of the WSB inbox, multiple reports of brown water including this one from Grace: “Just wanted to report that I have brown water in Gatewood – 36th/Morgan. Called Seattle Public Utilities and sounds like they’ve been testing water hydrants.” SFD does most of that testing; but you still want to notify SPU if you have discolored or otherwise problematic water, 206-386-1800.
The second week of the Delridge Farmers’ Market (9421 18th SW) is on, after a celebratory ribboncutting with leaders of the market-presenting African Community Housing and Development, as well as two local elected officials expressing their support – District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka:
And 34th District State Senator Emily Alvarado (like Saka, a West Seattleite), who noted the contrast between the local and state support for this market, and the food-security-program cuts on which the federal government has embarked:
ACHD president/CEO Hamdi Abdulle thanked them for their support:
And ACHD vice president Bilan Aden (at right below, as Abdulle presented Alvarado with flowers) talked about future plans for a permanent International Market – like a year-round, daily version of the Delridge market.
We’ll have more on that in a separate report. Meantime, you have until 2 pm to go shop today’s market on the grounds of Hope Academy – you’ll find prepared food like Anh’s stir-fry:
Other fresh-cooked food includes Salvadorean, Afghan, and Thai, among others. You’ll also find produce like Aash‘s greens-laden table including allium blossoms:
The market has a rotating list of vendors, so even if you came last week, you’ll find some who are making their 2025 debut this week. The market is set to continue every Saturday, 10 am-2 pm, until the end of October.
Via email from Dan just a few minutes ago:
Water Taxi is a small boat this morning and they are turning away people for over capacity including people headed to the Sounders noon match. Might want to take a bus.
According to Water Taxi Watch, both regular Water Taxi boats, Doc Maynard and Sally Fox, are tied up downtown at the WT maintenance facility.
Thanks for the tips. 102 residences in south Arbor Heights/Seola have been without power since late last night. The Seattle City Light outage map blames it on a tree.
(Wisteria, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
First official day of the three-day holiday weekend, and the forecast looks perfect (unless you prefer rain). Here’s your list of West Seattle happenings – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run.
ART ON THE CORNER: Art sale to benefit nonprofit work, 8:30 am-3 pm. (39th/Holden)
MURAL PAINTING: 9 am-6 pm, this is the rescheduled painting day for the Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook wall mural with artist Nalisha Estrellas.
HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).
INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: The second event is this walk in which you can participate regardless of whether you were on the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.
DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: Second one this year! 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays through October, at Hope Academy (9421 18th SW), with a celebration today including a 10:15 am ribboncutting ceremony. Here’s our report from last Saturday.
KNIFE-SHARPENING POP-UP: Got a knife that needs to be ready for your Memorial Day cookout (or something else)? Kneighborhood Knives is back, 10 am-4 pm again today, $12/knife, at Hotwire Coffee (4410 California SW).
BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Both high-school teams have state-tournament games today – Chief Sealth IHS plays xx at WF West HS in Chehalis, 10 am, in the 2A tournament; West Seattle HS plays Gig Harbor at Lincoln HS (701 S. 37th) in Tacoma, 1 pm, in the 3A tournament.
MASTER GARDENERS: They’re out again in the community, ready to answer your questions! Saturdays this spring and summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.
MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.
FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), meant for kids 0-5.
MOON ROOM HOLIDAY WEEKEND SALE: Moon Room Shop and Wellness is “offering 15-20% off items in store and online” today, Sunday, and Monday. Find Moon Room (a WSB sponsor) online here, or in person at 5902 California SW.
SPRAYPARK SEASON BEGINS: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is scheduled to start daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.
FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW)
THIRD WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today to start the third of six preseason weekends, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
MAKE CERAMIC YARD/GARDEN ART: At the Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), 1-3 pm; more info in our calendar listing.
FREE MASSAGE: Walk into Nepenthe (9447 35th SW) 3-5 pm for short, specific free massage.
LIVE AT C & P COFFEE: 6-8 pm, Theo Mcgaughey‘s jazz trio performs, no cover, all ages, at C & P (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Antarcticans, Dandelion, Transience, Modesto, doors 7 pm, show 8 pm, at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), $10.
KLEZMER AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, Eleni Govetas Kompanía feat. Virovka at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), tickets here.
REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s DJ Shonuph at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday night singing, 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
BEACH FIRE SEASON & PARK HOURS CHANGES: Tonight’s the second night of beach-fire season at Alki, where closing time is now earlier (as it is at two other West Seattle parks, Don Armeni Boat Ramp and Hamilton Viewpoint) – go here for Seattle Parks‘ reminder about the changes.
Got a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
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