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Attention, artists! Fauntleroy Art Show applications open
July 8, 2026 9:00 am
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 |   Fauntleroy | Holidays | West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

(2025 Fauntleroy Art Show photo by Ana Del Claro)

Here in the heart of summer, planning continues for fall – here’s an alert for local artists:

This fall’s popular Fauntleroy Art Show will be accepting applications through September 4 for the November 13-15 event.

Hosted by Fauntleroy Church, the show has been spotlighting the exceptional creativity and craftsmanship of local artists and artistic crafters since 2008.

Applicants working in any medium must reside in or have studio space in West Seattle, Burien, South Park, Georgetown, or Vashon Island. Find details and the application form at fauntleroyucc.org/art-show.

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FOLLOWUP: Excavation and other ‘early work’ under way on Fauntleroy Creek Culvert Replacement’s 45th SW section
July 6, 2026 6:41 pm
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 |   Environment | Fauntleroy | West Seattle news

That’s the west side of 45th SW, north of Wildwood, where “early work” in this part of the Fauntleroy Creek Culverts Replacement project is under way, according to a Seattle Public Utilities reminder circulated late today:

Beginning the week of July 6 and continuing for approximately three weeks, crews will continue excavation and utility installation activities within the work area. This work is part of the Early Works phase of the Fauntleroy Culvert Replacement Project.

During this time, crews will use construction equipment, trucks, and materials to excavate the area and install utility boxes for various utility providers.

What to Expect

-Work hours will be 7 AM to 5 PM.
-No street parking will be available within the work area.
-Local access will be maintained.
-Large construction trucks will be entering and exiting the work area to support excavation, drilling, and concrete placement activities.
-Noise, dust, and vibrations.

Major work is currently scheduled to start early next year – that work will close part of 45th for up to two years. The culvert beneath 45th, as well as a section beneath California SW to the east, will be replaced and enlarged in hopes of helping salmon.

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READER REPORT: Neighbor stops apparent attempt to remove Fauntleroy ‘ghost bike’
July 3, 2026 1:56 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, June 26)

One week after that gathering in memory of Maridee Bonadea, the 76-year-old bicyclist killed on SW Wildwood southeast of the Fauntleroy ferry dock, a nearby resident says she caught someone apparently trying to remove the roadside “ghost bike” memorial. Emailed by Kristi:

We live near the spot where a cyclist was recently run over and killed on SW Wildwood. We just witnessed a man in a truck cutting the chain off of the ghost bike placed in memory of Maridee Bonadea. When we confronted him to ask what he was doing, he nervously mumbled something about removing the chain from public infrastructure. When we asked if he was there as part of that infrastructure he said he was “the neighborhood.” We’ve lived a half block away for 15 years and have no idea who this was or why he was speaking on behalf of “the neighborhood.” He left in a hurry without taking the bike.

Kristi stayed with the bike until her husband returned with a new lock and chain, which are now in place. The man who took the original ones was in a white Ford Explorer, she reports.

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Here’s why King County is having a hearing about selling a West Seattle beach house
July 1, 2026 4:29 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news

(Photo from kingcounty.gov)

A beachfront house just north of Cove Park has long been planned to be the construction office for the Fauntleroy ferry-dock rebuild. But first, the county – which has owned it since its own project in the area – is selling it to the state, and has to have a public hearing about that. Here’s the announcement sent to us this afternoon:

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a hearing on July 14 at 1:30 pm to gather public comment on a proposed Ordinance that would allow King County to sell a parcel of land to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The property is located at 8923 Fauntleroy Way SW, in the City of Seattle, parcel number 3524039112.

Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available upon request from the Clerk of the King County Council, Room 1200, King County Courthouse, 516 Third Ave., Seattle, WA 98104, or by calling 206-296-1020. The ordinance is also available online at www.kingcounty.gov/council/clerk.aspx by searching for proposed ordinance number 2026-0128.

A public hearing on the proposal to transfer will be held before the full Council at the King County Courthouse, Room 1001, on July 14 at 1:30 pm.

The purchase agreement is part of the legislation; it says the state will buy the house for $1.8 million.

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VIDEO: Critical Mass bicycle ride honors Maridee Bonadea and other crash victims, demands safety improvements
June 26, 2026 7:35 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news

(Added post-event, WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)

7:35 PM: As previously reported, this month’s Critical Mass bicycle ride will stop at “ghost bike” memorials to two riders killed in crashes, including 76-year-old Maridee Bonadea, the Vashon rider hit and killed in Fauntleroy earlier this month. Critical Mass doesn’t publicize its exact route in advance but did say on social media that Ms. Bonadea’s memorial is the first stop, and we just heard an FYI on police radio that “about 100 bicyclists” are southbound from the downtown waterfront. Updates to come.

8:18 PM: About two dozen people are already at the memorial site. A commenter says the riders passed through Alki a short time ago.

8:49 PM: They’re expected here momentarily.

9:25 PM: The riders plan to leave in a few minutes.

ADDED AFTER OUR RETURN TO HQ: Here’s how the gathering unfolded – first with the rivers’ arrival:

Yes, the riders parked in the street – Critical Mass is a monthly ride that is as much a demonstration as anything else.

But each time a RapidRide bus appeared, they cleared space, with shouts of “Bus!” and “We support public transportation!”

There was no organized program but a few people spoke – first with memories of Maridee from her daughter:

City Councilmember Rob Saka had been there quite some time before the riders arrived, and after scattered voices in the crowd called for city action to make the street safer – specifically, removing parking – he was asked to speak, and he did.

He didn’t make any commitments to specific actions, though, and that was a subsequent point of contention shortly after the moment of silence he called for – her daughter shouted out that her mom liked to raise hell and that it was time to do that over the need for safety:

One person took the safety push literally to the street:

They left just after 9:30 pm, headed for a “ghost bike” at the scene of another rider’s recent death, and a stop to honor a third recent crash victim.

As you heard in one of our video clips, advocates plan to ask for the Fauntleroy Community Association‘s support at the next FCA meeting and say they have been added to the agenda. That meeting would be 6 pm Tuesday, July 14, at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW).

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UPDATE: Early-morning fire in Upper Fauntleroy
June 24, 2026 9:02 am
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle fires | West Seattle news

9:02 AM: Just after 4 am, a briefly big Seattle Fire response was sent to the 8800 block of 38th SW [vicinity map] in Upper Fauntleroy. SFD spokesperson Kaila Lafferty says the fire was on the stairs and deck of a townhouse – one of several relatively new homes on the block – but firefighters “got it out quickly and started releasing crews.” No injuries. And no word yet on the cause.

11:57 AM: We have that now, from spokesperson Lafferty: “The cause was determined accidental. The fire was in an unoccupied duplex and was likely caused by faulty or damaged electrical wiring inside of wall smoldering through the stud and joist spaces. It spread to the stairwell, leading to a rooftop patio.”

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FOLLOWUP: What to expect at Fauntleroy’s new Mexican-food truck La Casa del Sabor
June 22, 2026 7:51 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

By Anne Higuera
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

Starting at 11 am this Saturday, La Casa Del Sabor (parked at 9256 45th Ave SW) – which we first told you about last night – will be open for business, offering Mexican standards and some family specialties in the neighborhood for the first time since El Camion left the space in 2024.

The opening is the culmination of more than a year of planning that co-owner Monica Trujillo Cortez says started with a simple question from her sister: “Why don’t we just open our own?” She says they had both worked in restaurants and food trucks for a number of years, and had also both worked at different El Camion trucks. “It was time to do our own.” When the sisters decided to make a go of it, their plan was to find a location in Renton, where they live, but they couldn’t find a spot that would work. That’s when they started looking further north, and discovered that the Fauntleroy space was still vacant. They now have a year lease to start.

Though the truck won’t open until late morning, the menu has breakfast plate options, including green chilaquiles. There’s a wide range of standards — tacos, burritos, quesadillas, gorditas, mulitas, tostadas, nachos, and tortas— “everything made to order,” with a choice of meats or vegetables. But Trujillo Cortez says what sets them apart is some of their specials: “We have stuffed mushrooms with chicken and cheese, served with pasta and a green sauce.” Their “house specialities” menu also includes a Colombian red bean soup with pork trotters, a green enchilada plate, and a shrimp ceviche. While not on the menu yet, they are also planning a barbacoa made from a family recipe, with lamb, beans and rice and a side of tortillas. Some of the dishes will come with house-made tortillas — they’re still working out which ones. There are burrito and quesadilla options for kids as well.

Beverages will include sodas, horchata, and a revolving list of aguas frescas. Sides of chips and guacamole, beans and rice, and roasted jalapeños are also on the menu, and for those with a sweet tooth, churros round out the options.

Trujillo Cortez says she’s already had people stopping by to talk this week as they work to get the truck ready for its first day of business. They’ll be open 7 days, from 11 am to 8:30 pm. She says they will be on social media channels for updates on things like specials, and are still looking into the possibility of making their menu available with food-delivery services.

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BIZNOTE: La Casa del Sabor bringing Mexican food back to Fauntleroy
June 21, 2026 11:17 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

Thanks for the tips! Ever since the La Casa del Sabor trailer turned up parked at the same spot vacated by El Camion two years ago, we’ve been trying to reach them to find out their plan. Went by again tonight after sunset and discovered a new sign on the truck:

So there you have it. If the opening date is indeed 6/27, that’s next Saturday. We’ll update when we hear back.

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WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Bubbles and beer, plus music, at Super Deli Mart’s Fauntleroy Fall Festival summer party
June 21, 2026 1:53 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news

Whether you’re celebrating Father’s Day, the first day of summer, or perfect weekend weather, you’re welcome to join the party outside Super Deli Mart (35th/Barton, northwest corner), now until 4 pm. Kids’ activities including bubbles (buckets full and lots of room, as shown above), and draft beer for sale inside the store with part of the proceeds helping keep the Fauntleroy Fall Festival free! The Grunge Trio is playing outdoors, living up to their name with a jazzy version of “Black Hole Sun” while we were there.

This year’s festival – set your calendar! – is Sunday, October 18. If you can’t get to today’s benefit, you can donate to the festival online here!

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PREVIEW: Start summer by supporting Fauntleroy Fall Festival at Super Deli Mart’s afternoon party
June 20, 2026 10:21 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | How to help | West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from 2025 Fauntleroy Fall Festival fundraiser @ Super Deli Mart)

Two updates tomorrow for a party that’ll be a fun way to celebrate the first day of summer and Father’s Day while supporting a fall tradition: The Super Deli Mart party benefiting the Fauntleroy Fall Festival is now 1-4 pm Sunday at 35th/Barton, where they’ll turn their lot into a beer garden, and it’ll include live music by The Grunge Trio. This is an all-ages celebration, including bubbles and other activities for the kids. This fundraiser will help keep the Fauntleroy Fall Festival (October 18 this year) free – the festival’s powered by donations and volunteers – with 20 percent of draft-beer sales during the event going to the festival. Stop by Super Deli Mart, northwest corner of 35th/Barton, any time 1-4 pm Sunday.

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FOLLOWUP: Two notes, four days after bicyclist Maridee Bonadea’s death in Fauntleroy
June 19, 2026 10:04 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news

Flowers, notes, and Pride flags adorn the “ghost bike” memorial for Maridee Bonadea, the 76-year-old Vashon rider killed in a collision with a truck Monday morning a short distance uphill from the Fauntleroy ferry dock. Two notes tonight: An informal gathering in her memory is planned at 2 pm tomorrow (Saturday, June 20) at Vashon’s Lisabuela Park [map], “to process our shock and support [Maridee’s wife] Laura and family.” Second, we had asked SDOT on Monday about the safety review they promise for locations of deadly crashes; they didn’t have a timeframe that day but SDOT’s Ethan Bergerson has since sent this update:

The Seattle Police Department leads the initial investigation and documents details about the crash. Once SPD completes their police traffic collision report, SDOT conducts our own site review focused on the street design, traffic operations, maintenance needs, and other relevant factors. Our goal is to complete this initial review within four weeks, and use it to inform next steps.

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FERRY ALERT: Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth back to three boats Friday
June 18, 2026 6:40 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | Transportation | West Seattle news

Washington State Ferries says that, after a day and a half out of service, M/V Kitsap will be back up and running tomorrow, so the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth run will return to three-boat service in the morning. Kitsap will be the #3 vessel, WSF says.

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FERRY ALERT: Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth down to two boats (update: at least through Thursday)
June 17, 2026 3:18 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | Transportation | West Seattle news

3:18 PM: M/V Kitsap is out of service, and that’s led to some cancellations on the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth state-ferry route. No ETA for its return. Check the alert page for updates.

6:24 PM: WSF says it’s expecting Kitsap to be out at least though tomorow so it “will operate the three-boat schedule with vessels #1 and #2.”

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FOLLOWUP: ‘Ghost bike,’ memorial ride for Fauntleroy crash victim
June 16, 2026 3:14 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news

That “ghost bike” memorial has just been installed along SW Wildwood in Fauntleroy, where a Vashon bicyclist died Monday morning after the driver of a box truck hit her (WSB coverage here). We learned more about her from a family spokesperson who was there with her friends from the Rainbow Riders bicycling group. The spokesperson told us,”this was a huge preventable loss” and that, “the street needs to be safer. When any bike rider dies, you know it could have been you.” We’re expecting to have more information soon. Also, the group Critical Mass is planning a memorial ride for her, to this ghost bike and another one for a rider killed in the Central District, starting at 6:30 pm Friday, June 26, from Westlake Park downtown.

3:38 PM: The King County Medical Examiner has just publicly identified the rider as 76-year-old Maridee Bonadea.

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UPDATE: Bicycle rider killed in Fauntleroy crash
June 15, 2026 8:09 am
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | WS breaking news

(WSB photos)

8:09 AM: We’re separating this coverage from the morning traffic updates, as police are reporting this was fatal: A bicycle rider has died in what is reported as a collision with a truck at 47th SW and SW Wildwood in Fauntleroy, south of the ferry dock.

8:32 AM: The investigation will likely close Wildwood – the street between SW Fauntleroy and Barton/California – for quite some time. Our crew has just arrived in the area; adding photos.

8:48 AM: Police confirm to us that the truck above is the one involved. (WSB policy is that we do not show bodies, covered or otherwise; the victim and their bicycle remain in the street in front of by the truck.)

9 AM: This is the first West Seattle crash in which a bicycle rider died since the Arbor Heights collision that killed Steve Hulsman two and a half years ago. Not counting bridge incidents, the last fatal West Seattle crash of any kind was the one-car collision in Seaview in October 2024 that killed driver Riley Kestner.

9:50 AM: No additional information so far but we’ll be following up throughout the day. Note that the C Line is rerouted.

11:14 AM: Metro says that reroute has ended, which suggests the scene has cleared; we’ll go down the hill to check shortly.

NOON: Confirmed, reopened.

1:06 PM: We asked SPD for information a few hours ago. Here’s the summary that we just received:

At 7:59 a.m., dispatch received reports of a collision involving a bicyclist and a box truck near 47th Avenue and Southwest Wildwood Place. Officers and Seattle Fire Department medics arrived and found an adult female on the ground with injuries. Unfortunately, the woman succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Officers cordoned off the area and the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) arrived to investigate. The 60-year-old driver of the box truck remained on scene and cooperated with the investigators.

The investigation revealed the woman was traveling eastbound on Southwest Wildwood Place on her bike. She veered off and struck a parked car; she then corrected and turned into a box truck traveling east and was hit.

The truck driver was evaluated at the scene and showed no signs of impairment.
This continues to be an ongoing investigation.

We also have a witness account, from a nearby resident who CC’d us on a message to the city asking that parking on Wildwood be removed:

’m writing as a neighbor who witnessed the horrific and preventable killing of a community member biking on 47th and Wildwood this morning. I’m incredibly heartbroken, for them, their family, friends, and the entire community. To save future community members, please remove all street parking on Wildwood.

The bicyclist was trapped between the parked cars on Wildwood and the Vashon Trucking truck. They swerved into the parked cars to avoid the truck, but bounced off of them and were crushed by the truck.

This is a central thoroughfare that connects the WSDOT ferry system with SDOT Streets. I understand installing bike lanes, especially protected continuous bike lanes, is a long term project due to the funding and staffing priorities of the Mayor and City Council. In the short term, please remove all street parking on Wildwood SW to ensure no more community members are killed.

SDOT has told us in the past that they evaluate the locations of deadly incidents to see if there are any changes that would increase safety. So we’re asking them about any immediate plans to look at this location.

6:33 PM: SDOT spokesperson Ethan Bergerson has replied to our question: “We were deeply saddened to learn that a woman died this morning while riding her bicycle. Seattle Police Department is currently leading the investigation into this death. SDOT’s standard practice is to conduct an initial site review shortly after fatal collisions.” He’s not sure yet how soon that will be but promises to let us know. Also tonight, we went back to the crash site to look for any roadside memorial and found these:

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PHOTOS: Anniversary dance party with C89.5 radio aboard Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth ferry
June 12, 2026 4:27 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | Fun stuff to do | Seen at sea | West Seattle news

As we’ve noted previously, Washington State Ferries is celebrating its 75th anniversary all month, and this afternoon is the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route’s chance for a party. A DJ from C89.5 Radio – the dance-music FM station – is spinning for a dance party on the deck of M/V Kittitas.

DJ Johnny Monsoon is in the sun, providing the beats. Passengers are providing the party spirit:

The C89.5 contingent even included general manager June Fox:

We’re told they’re on board for the 4:30 westward sailing, not just 3:30 as previously announced, so if you’re getting on a Triangle Route in the next hour or so, you might just get to join the party. Swag too!

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UPDATE: Death investigation by Fauntleroy ferry dock (new information Friday)
June 10, 2026 4:46 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | WS breaking news

ORIGINAL 4:46 PM WEDNESDAY REPORT: Thanks for the tips. An SFD medical response at the Fauntleroy ferry dock resulted in a police dispatch for a death investigation, and we’ve just obtained information from SFD spokesperson Kaila Lafferty, who tells WSB:

At 3:09 p.m., our rescue boat and a fireboat were dispatched to the 4800 block of SW Barton St., near the Fauntleroy Ferry Dock, to investigate a report of a person in the water. They arrived and pulled a patient from the water onto the rescue boat. Life-saving efforts were attempted, but the patient was unfortunately pronounced deceased. The patient was an approximately 66-year-old man. Law enforcement and the King County Medical Examiner’s Office are investigating.

A person waiting for the ferry tells us Cove Park north of the dock is still cordoned off.

ADDED FRIDAY AFTERNOON: Today’s Medical Examiner list includes the outcome of the investigation. The ME ruled that the man died from drowning and ruled his death a case of suicide (as was unofficially suspected Wednesday, but we wait for the official information in cases like this).

If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of self-harm, the 988 hotline is available 24/7.

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Fauntleroy Creek Culvert ‘early work’ to start on 45th SW soon, Seattle Public Utilities says, but no road closure until next year
June 8, 2026 2:18 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | Utilities | West Seattle news

The first of two Fauntleroy Creek culvert-replacement projects, under 45th SW north of SW Wildwood, will move into “early work” later this month, according to a Seattle Public Utilities announcement today, but the major work – which will close part of 45th SW for up to two years – isn’t set to start early next year. Here’s today’s announcement:

Construction is expected to start late June 2026 for the 45th Ave SW Culvert Replacement Project! This project is part of Seattle Public Utilities’ Fauntleroy Creek Culverts Replacement Program.

The primary goal of this project is to reduce the risk of culvert failure and impacts to public safety and the environment. The project will also provide fish passage through the culvert.

Early work for this project will begin in late June 2026, and continue into September 2026, when crews start relocating overhead power lines along 45th Ave SW. Starting early in 2027 and continuing through 2028, the culvert replacement under 45th Ave SW will have a greater impact on the community as crews remove the existing culvert and replace it with a larger, fish-passable culvert.

Here are some construction impacts to expect:

-There will be temporary parking restrictions near the project site for the duration of construction along 45th Ave SW.
-Pedestrian access will be maintained when it is safe to do so; at other times, detours will be required.
-Noise, vibrations, dust, and lights typical of construction work

Project duration and working hours:
-Approximately 2 years from 2026 to 2028
-Construction and maintenance hours
In general, you can expect construction work: 7 AM – 10 PM on weekdays and 9 AM – 10 PM on weekends and holidays
For more information about noise, see Seattle Noise Ordinances
-Temporary road closure of 45th Ave SW between SW Wildwood Pl and SW Director Pl for up to 2 years starting in early 2027.

The second project, replacing the California SW culvert (see map above), isn’t set to start before 2028. If you’re in the area and missed the Q/A meetings that have been held, here’s our coverage of one from last fall.

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2026 coho-in-creeks spring season wraps for hundreds of students, assisted by volunteers handling ‘new challenges’
June 4, 2026 1:05 pm
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 |   Delridge | Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | Wildlife

(Photo by Tom Trulin – Monitor Dennis Hinton with a healthy coho smolt)

By Judy Pickens
Special to West Seattle Blog

Volunteers have just capped a busy spring of comings and goings by coho salmon in West Seattle creeks.

Because culvert construction has temporarily closed upper Fauntleroy Creek to Salmon in the Schools releases, volunteers organized by the Fauntleroy Watershed Council supported nine groups that put 634 fry into lower Fauntleroy Creek and another nine groups that put 920 fry into Longfellow Creek. A total of 686 preschoolers through high schoolers released fish and explored habitat.

(Photo by Julia Chase – “Bug Man” Pete Draughon showing some of the aquatic insects juvenile coho will find to eat)

Spring is also when coho smolts leave freshwater for their two years in saltwater. To count these “teenage” fish, volunteers checked net traps in upper and lower Fauntleroy Creek at least twice daily from mid March to mid May. They documented 16 healthy smolts, for a five-year average of 24.

“These comings and goings attracted new volunteers and proved that we could meet new challenges,” said fish guy Dennis Hinton. “Thanks to Shannon Ninburg, we maintained ties to schools temporarily releasing in Longfellow and, by welcoming our first group of neurodivergent students, we increased our ability to support all kids who want to get out in nature.”

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BIZNOTE: Endolyne ex-bakery space for rent again
May 22, 2026 1:00 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

By Anne Higuera
Reporting for West Seattle Blog


(reader photo)

Thanks for the tips and photo! A “For Rent” sign is now up in the papered windows of the ex-bakery space most recently occupied by Bel Gatto (9253 45th Ave SW), and the long-time location of The Original Bakery at the Wildwood/Endolyne crossroads.

Last year at this time, the Pilates studio in the same building, Lagom Studios (4507 SW Wildwood Place), planned to expand into the bakery area, adding group classes and saunas. In the interim, Lagom Studios took over the space to the west of their studio, adding enough Pilates equipment for group classes.

“It ended up being perfect,” Lagom owner Melina Moore told us this morning. Moore says she realized it was also enough space for her business, particularly when the permitting process and requirements for the ex-bakery went well beyond what she had expected. She withdrew her permit request in late March.

That’s where leasing agent Kirsten DeWitt came into the picture. “We’re now looking for a fresh, new tenant. It could be office space, retail, anything that would be successful.” DeWitt says the 2,000 square foot space is empty of all the restaurant equipment and freshly drywalled, with one restroom. “It’s a blank slate.” The lease will be a base rate plus triple net. “Five years would be ideal,” she says. So far she says she’s received calls from people looking for spaces for coffee shops or restaurants, but they are “trying to stay away from that,” in deference to Endolyne Joe’s next door.

The owner of Joe’s, CHOW Foods, ran Bel Gatto for less than a year, blaming newly mandated wage and payroll costs for making the cafe and bakery unprofitable when it closed in early 2025. That leaves the open question about how to make a business like a bakery pencil out there. Still, the Original Bakery closed in 2023 as a successful neighborhood staple after more than 80 years in business, when owner Bernie Alonzo retired.

Moore of Lagom is excited to continue having her business on a thriving corner, even though giving up the bakery space means she will not be able to offer saunas, as she had planned. She says things worked out as well as they could have. “It’s already connected to my original space.” Moore says the exposed brick walls and tall ceilings have a more expansive feel, which is perfect for what she offers: Pilates, Reiki, sound baths, tea ceremonies and other special events. “Clients love this space too, it’s super airy.”

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Adopt a (big) plant! Fauntleroy Community Association’s planter refresh means some need new homes
May 18, 2026 5:56 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | Gardening | West Seattle news

If you have room in your garden or yard, perhaps you can give a healthy plant a new home this Saturday!

The Fauntleroy Community Association maintains box planters near 45th and Wildwood near and across the street from Endolyne Joe’s restaurant. This Saturday, May 23rd is the spring “planter party” – volunteers will refresh 27 planters with summer color. Some of the plants have grown too big for the planter boxes and are available to anyone who would like them. To help these boxes thrive in the future we are asking for people to pay what they can for the plants on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The plants are big, healthy and would make great additions to your landscape. There are some great bargains including:
2-Oriental arborvitae
1-Lawson cypress
4-Juncus Grass
2-Longstalk sedge grass
1-Euphorbia wulfenii
1+- variegated carex grasses
3-Evergold sedge grass
1-Wilma cypress
1-Juncus reed grass

If you’re interested, bring your shovel and tools at 9:00 am on Saturday morning so you can dig them out before the volunteer crew shows up at 10. Available plants will be tagged in red. These are big plants, so come prepared.

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UPDATE: Power outage in Brace Point area
May 17, 2026 5:56 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | Utilities | West Seattle news

5:56 PM: Thanks for the tip! Seattle City Light says 319 customers in the Brace Point area lost power just before 5:30 pm. That’s the same area where SCL has been working for months on a long-delayed project to replace equipment including buried cables that have factored into past outages. No word yet what’s to blame this time.

1:25 AM MONDAY: Still out, per SCL’s map.

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WEST SEATTLE SALMON: Students free fry at Fauntleroy Creek, joined by City Councilmember Rob Saka
May 15, 2026 1:07 pm
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(Diana Spence explained how volunteers use net traps to count coho smolts leaving the creek for saltwater)

It’s the time of spring when students participating in Salmon in the Schools release their school-raised baby salmon into local creeks. One school was joined this week by an elected official. The report is from Judy Pickens of the Fauntleroy Watershed Council, with photos by Dave Gershgorn:

On Wednesday (5/13) 49 kids from the Fauntleroy Children’s Center came in waves to lower Fauntleroy Creek to release 160 coho fry they had been rearing since late December. City Councilmember Rob Saka joined them in putting fish in the water and exploring creek habitat.

(City Councilmember Rob Saka named the coho fry Dennis Hinton dipped for him after his children)

(Volunteers briefed Councilmember Saka about culverts and current concerns in the watershed)

Because culvert construction will be starting soon in the middle reach of the creek, West Seattle schools are not able to release fry as usual this spring and next in Fauntleroy Park.

(Julia Stavnitski pointed out stonefly exoskeletons left behind on a tree near the water

Instead, volunteers with the Fauntleroy Watershed Council are hosting nearly 300 children and teens in the lower creek. Another 450+ students from nine schools are releasing in Longfellow Creek.

We covered one of those release events last month.

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