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Thanks for the tip. SFD has responded to what its log classifies as a “dumpster fire with exposure” at California/Alaska. Our tipster says they heard a “large bang” before the sirens. Apparently not a major fire as SFD is already dismissing some units. SDOT camera in the area shows SFD units on SW Alaska along the south side of the Hamm Building (home to businesses including Easy Street Records).

Quantum/CenturyLink internet woes in West Seattle: Here’s what the company says

September 8, 2025 9:02 pm

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| Utilities | West Seattle news

We’ve been hearing from West Seattleites who say their Quantum/CenturyLink internet service has been having intermittent trouble for the past week or so – particularly a “degradation of service” in the evenings. One of them, Dan, has been gathering reports via social media, summarized as follows:

The Problem:

Severe slowdowns occurring daily from approximately 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Latency spikes 10-30 times normal levels
Packet loss between 3-10%
Download speeds dropping below 1 Mbps
Web pages loading extremely slowly
Video streaming quality significantly reduced or failing entirely

Chloe, the first to send us that summary, added: “Despite multiple reports, residents are struggling to get meaningful responses from CenturyLink regarding resolution timelines.” Here’s how they’ve been advising others who are affected to escalate:

-Document the issue by running network diagnostics during outage periods
-Email CenturyLink executive escalation at: exec-escalation@lumen.com
-Use subject line: “West Seattle Evening Service Degradation – [Your ZIP Code]”
-Include specific details: times affected, technical data if available, impact on daily activities

After hearing about this from multiple readers over the weekend, today we asked parent company Lumen about the problem. Our query was answered by global issues director Mark Molzen:

We know how critical reliable internet service is to our customers and understand that service issues can disrupt daily routines like streaming, browsing, and staying connected.

We’re actively reaching out to customers to better understand the scope of the issue and work with them directly.

We’re committed to resolving this issue as quickly as possible and restoring the reliable service our customers expect. We appreciate their patience and engagement as we work through this.

So if you’re caught up in this, let us know if you get some relief.

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SEEN AT LINCOLN PARK: Aztec gathering

September 8, 2025 7:49 pm

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

Seems like it’s all about Lincoln Park lately. That’s where Anne snapped this photo and sent it to us. The group is Aztec (Anáhuac) – we showed a similar scene, same park, two and a half years ago (and as often happens, more information emerged in the comments).

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BIZNOTE: West Seattle Pagliacci Pizza’s temporary closure (updated Tuesday)

September 8, 2025 6:00 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

MONDAY REPORT: Thanks to Todd for the tip. If you’re thinking about pizza for dinner, Pagliacci isn’t available as an option, unless you head off-peninsula. The West Seattle restaurant is closed through Wednesday, according to the Pagliacci website, for the installation of new ovens. (We have an inquiry out to see if the new ovens will increase capacity or otherwise affect operations.)

TUESDAY UPDATE: Pagliacci’s COO Jeff Woodruff, a West Seattleite, replied:

West Seattle will be our 7th store to transition to the new ovens. The closure lasts 3 days so we’ll be back open for lunch on Thursday the 11th.

Cooking hand-tossed pizza directly on stone is fundamental to what we do and for 46 years we’ve used a basic gas-fired stone deck oven to accomplish this. While the quality meets our expectations, these ovens are not easy to use.

In recent years we’ve discovered a conveyor stone deck oven that it easier for our team to use, produces a more consistent bake at a faster pace and utilizes less gas. It’s been a big investment but one that benefits both our employees and our customers.

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‘Twilight’ among the trees: Lincoln Park outdoor movie Wednesday

September 8, 2025 3:41 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

Thanks for the tip! Seattle Parks has been screening the “Twilight” movies – the Northwest-set vampire stories – outdoors and the next one is at Lincoln Park this Wednesday – here’s the Parks announcement:

THIS WEDNESDAY, Sept. 10, come watch Twilight: Eclipse (movie # 3) at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW — ballfield # 4). Join fellow Twihards for the next installment of this epic series!

Movie starts at 6:30 p.m. and we recommend getting there early + bringing blankets and chairs (and, ideally, wearing your best Twilight merch!).

Thanks to the 800+ of you who joined us this past Wednesday at Cowen Park for Twilight # 2! Some of you were celebrating birthdays and other special occasions, brought along tiny werewolf friends, and even decorated on-theme cupcakes! We are so happy to share these fan- and fun-filled evenings with you.

Apparently that’s the only one in West Seattle, as Parks says it’s showing movie #4 at Carkeek Park on September 17 and movie #5 at Volunteer Park on September 24.

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FOLLOWUP: Sinking-boat saga sails its skipper into jail

September 8, 2025 1:43 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle police

1:43 PM:Over the past several days, we chronicled the saga of what was reported multiple times as a “sinking boat” off Beach Drive, then was towed to Don Armeni Boat Ramp, where it was reported yet again, then – as we reported Friday night – put on a trailer for removal from the water.

We received a few comments along the way from a person identifying themselves as the boat’s owner. Right now, that person is in the King County Jail, for investigation of possession of a stolen vehicle.

The vehicle in question, according to the police-report narrative we obtained today, was the trailer we photographed Saturday night. Here’s the narrative, with names redacted:

I responded to the Don Armeni Boat Ramp to assist Bellevue PD (BPD) with the location and recovery of a stolen boat trailer. The trailer was associated with a boat that generated local reporting due to its sinking at this popular city park. The sinking of the boat also generated multiple responses from local, state, and federal agencies to mitigate and investigate the sinking.

I arrived and immediately saw the boat loaded onto a trailer attached to a grey pickup. I called BPD Ofc XXXX for additional details before contacting the suspect vehicle. She explained that two men stole a boat trailer from Bellevue overnight between 09.05.25 and 09.06.25. BPD entered this trailer into WACIC as a stolen vehicle after contacting V/XXXX. A witness to the theft (V/XXXX’s neighbor) saw the local blogging and citizen journalism reporting about the sinking of the boat at Don Armeni and immediately recognized both the trailer and the two men documented to be using it to get their boat out of the water. … This neighbor contacted BPD who in turn called SPD to investigate.

I approached the boat/trailer/truck combo and saw that the plate on the trailer matched the plate on the WACIC/NCIC hit. (Arrested person) was sitting in the driver’s seat of the pickup truck to which the trailer was attached. He was ordered from the passenger cabin and detained. Once I verified stolen status with radio, (he) was arrested for PSV2. I noted that the serial number on the trailer’s data plate matched the VIN on the DOL record for the trailer.

After being advised of his Miranda Rights, (he) stated that he was ‘borrowing’ the trailer from a friend in order to recover this sunken boat from the Don Armeni boat ramp. (He) was unable to describe or name the person from whom they borrowed the trailer. It was also telling that the trailer they were borrowing was wholly unsuitable to towing this boat. Using open source information, it would appear this boat exceeded the carrying capacity of the trailer by 150%. During the efforts to tow this boat about 100 meters, (he) flattened two tires and broke a leaf spring. This showed a total disregard for property they were borrowing from a friend. Additionally, even though he is not the registered owner of the grey pickup he stated he was the owner and was the sole occupant.

Since (he) was sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle towing a stolen trailer, there appeared to be probable cause to arrest him for PSV-2. The arrest was screened at the scene by Sgt XXXX. He was booked into KCJ without incident.

At the time of this report, the final disposition of the boat, trailer, and truck are pending due to difficulties obtaining a tow.

We first reported on the boat last Wednesday afternoon, during the day’s second emergency response related to it. Commenter “Wetone” posted photos from Saturday afternoon as the aforementioned truck was being towed away. Stewart L. sent these closer-up photos, also from Saturday:

2:43 PM: Just went by Don Armeni. It’s finally being towed now.

11:32 PM: The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office told us earlier today that police had not yet referred the case to them. And tonight, the man who was arrested has been released from jail.

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FOLLOWUP: Parks project problem keeps part of Fairmount Playground fenced off longer

September 8, 2025 11:59 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

(WSB photo, last month)

One month ago, after a reader tip via a story comment, we reported on a pathway project at the south end of Fairmount Playground/Playfield that was expected to be complete by Labor Day. It wasn’t. Nearby resident Kevin asked Parks why and cc’d us on the thread. In a reply this morning, a Parks rep explained:

The project was originally scheduled for completion by September 1. However, the concrete sidewalk the contractor installed did not (meet) ADA requirements, we had to request its removal and replacement.

The contractor has been working to correct the grades and complete the project as soon as possible. I have requested an updated schedule from them and want to assure you that this remains a high-priority project for us.

According to our previous story, the contractor is Sunset Grill Construction.

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Here are your options for September’s second West Seattle Monday!

September 8, 2025 9:54 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Great Blue Heron, photographed by James Tilley)

Here’s our Monday list of what’s happening and NOT happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (got something to add? please let us know!):

‘WE ARE WEST SEATTLE’ SMALL-BIZ WEEK: Starting today, happening all week at multiple West Seattle businesses – see our calendar listing.

SOUTH TRANSFER STATION CLOSURE CONTINUES: Checking on whether it’s reopening Wednesday per the most-recent update.

BABY STORY TIME: Southwest Library‘s noon story time is open to babies/toddlers and their parents/guardians/caregivers. (9010 35th SW)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Regular 2 pm Monday “briefing meeting”; no public comment, but the agenda explains what’ll happen and how to view.

CRAFTING & CREATIVITY NIGHT: On hold while The Missing Piece moves to new Junction location.

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players included!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm, ongoing weekly group for people experiencing grief – participate once, occasionally, or every week. Fee; book a spot here. (4034 California SW)

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 4: Four places to play tonight! Easy Street Records’ every-other-Monday Music Quiz at 6:30 and 7:30 pm (4559 California SW) … 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: Doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45; the meditation meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

HIGH-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: West Seattle HS and Chief Sealth IHS both have 7 pm home matches tonight – WSHS (3000 California SW) vs. Roosevelt, CSIHS (2600 SW Thistle) vs. Rainier Beach.

POOL TOURNAMENT: Play in The Corner Pocket‘s weekly pool tournament starting at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)

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.

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Live music with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Mondays, sing 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!

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YOU CAN HELP: Donate and/or shop at Highland Park Elementary PTA’s rummage sale

September 8, 2025 9:01 am

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| Highland Park | How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

(WSB file photo)

Got garage-sale-suitable stuff but don’t want to, or can’t, have a sale? Here’s an option – donate your gently used items to the Highland Park Elementary PTA for their fundraising rummage sale this Saturday (September 13)! You can drop off donations 8-10 am; the sale is open to shoppers 9 am-3 pm. It’s a “give and take” sale again this year – take what you need, free, or make a monetary donation. According to the announcement we received, “All donations support the awesome teachers and students throughout the year.” HPE is at 1012 SW Trenton.

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TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Monday info

September 8, 2025 6:03 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, September 8, 2025. (Two weeks until the fall equinox!)

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Today’s forecast is for some sun and a chance of showers, high in the low 70s. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:37 am; sunset will be at 7:34 pm.

(Carol Ann Joyce’s photo of Sunday’s sunset)

BACK TO SCHOOL

Seattle Public Schools‘ youngest students – pre-K and K – return to class today.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.

Washington State Ferries – WSF has three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Issaquah, and M/V Sealth. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Low Bridge – Here’s the view looking west. Also note, opening info is again available via X (Twitter):

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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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Alki gunfire (Monday update)

September 8, 2025 1:11 am

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| Crime | West Seattle news

1:11 AM: Seattle Police responding to 911 calls about possible gunfire on Alki have confirmed that’s what it was – officers just told dispatch that they’ve found “a couple of casings outside Natalie’s on Alki.” No injuries reported, and no word of property damage so far.

ADDED MONDAY MORNING: We just obtained the report narrative from SPD (redactions are theirs):

On 09/08/2025, at approximately 0050 hrs, while working uniform patrol for the City of Seattle under the call-sign 3W31 with Officer XXXX, I was dispatched to shots-fired call at 2532 ALKI AV SW.

The call notes were as follows: “5 MINS AGO, GROUP OF TEEN MALES WALKED UP TO RP HOLDING A GUN UNDER JACKET AND ASKED RP WHERE HE WAS FROM, ASKED RP ABOUT HIS WATCH AND NECKLACE, DID NOT TAKE ANY ITEMS, RP SAW MAGAZINE OF GUN UNDER JACKET, GROUP NOW STANDING NEAR THEIR VEH AT NEARBY BUSINESS”.

Upon arrival, I contacted the witness, XXXX, who stated that an unknown Hispanic male wearing a black puffer jacket, black polo, and blue jeans confronted him. XXXX stated the male asked about his place of origin, value of his watch and chain, then flashed open his puffer jacket, brandishing what XXXX believed to be a firearm with a drum mag. XXXX states the man then left eastbound on ALKI AV SW. After a few moments passed, XXXX heard multiple gunshots near 2532 ALKI AV SW, and a XXXX XXXX sedan driving away at a high rate of speed. Vehicle descriptions beyond the color and make are unknown.

I then performed an area check around the location given where I discovered XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX casing that had been fired. The fired cartridge casing was found in front of the dumpster directly in front of the dispatched location, Natalie’s On Alki restaurant.

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