West Seattle, Washington
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(WSB file photo, fair at Gatewood Elementary)
Got a middle- or high-school student in your household who would be interested in volunteer hours? The Gatewood Elementary PTSA is offering this opportunity:
Gatewood Elementary is hosting its Annual Gatewood Gator Spirit Fair on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., and is looking for volunteers to help run carnival games and hand out free hot dogs and cotton candy. Rain or shine.
Volunteer shift is: 4 – 7:30 pm
** We will work with all time schedules if there is a conflict. **Contact: Sign up here. (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48A8A629A1F4C34-51155075-gator#/)
Email GatewoodGatorFair@gmail.com for more informationSchool address: 4320 SW Myrtle Street, Seattle. Parking in the neighborhood
Public transportation: Rapid Ride C line stop is Fauntleroy Way SW and SW Myrtle St.
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, September 9 – first day of school for Seattle Public Schools preschoolers and kindergarteners.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Today’s forecast calls for clouds, then clearing, high around 70. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:39 am, while sunset will be at 7:32 pm.
SPOKANE ST. VIADUCT, AND OTHER ROAD WORK OF NOTE
*Weekend work ended early for the Spokane Street Viaduct resurfacing project, but more work is ahead – we should get this week’s schedule today.
Other projects:
*For the Admiral Way Bridge seismic project, the north half of the bridge remains closed, with one lane each way on the south side; Fairmount Avenue remains closed under the bridge.
*The Delridge pedestrian-bridge earthquake-safety project also continues, with narrowing at Delridge/Oregon.
*The East Marginal Way S. project continues, with a temporary routing change for bicycle riders (explained at that link).
TRANSIT NOTES
Water Taxi today – Regular schedule for both routes.
Metro buses today – Regular schedules.
Washington State Ferries today – 2 boats on the Triangle Route. Note that the “unscheduled third boat” will not be available today because it’s in transit from its special weekend duty elsewhere.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera:
High Bridge – The Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
Low bridge: Here’s the main view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
South Park Bridge – Looking east:
Delridge cameras: Besides 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; West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras are on this WSB page.
BRIDGE INFO: The @SDOTBridges feed on X (ex-Twitter) shows whether the city’s movable bridges are open for vessel traffic.
If you see a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water, please text or call our hotline (when you can do that safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
Thanks for all the photos of tonight’s sunset, one more smoke-colorized view before the air cleared (tonight’s readings are pretty much back to normal). The top photo is from David Hutchinson; below, from James Bratsanos, catching the rest of the Olympics:
Kanit Cottrell in Gatewood captured the sun “cradled” by a tree:
Jen Popp was at beach level:
And for an even-closer look at the sun, Greg Snyder says his view even shows “the current crop of sunspots”:
Before we close out this gallery … one more look at the sunset shine on the water, from Michael Burke in Fauntlee Hills:
From the setting sun to breaking news, we appreciate your photos – westseattleblog@gmail.com (or text 206-293-6302 when urgent) – thank you!
Another major event this week – the first community meeting with police at the Southwest Precinct since March (here’s our coverage of that one). Officers from the precinct have attended neighborhood-group meetings during that time, but Wednesday (September 11) will bring the first meeting to be held under the Southwest Precinct Crime Prevention Council banner since March. The “council” is really just whoever shows up, rather than an official organization (which it used to be, years ago). The meeting is being organized by the precinct’s Crime Prevention Coordinator Jennifer Satterwhite. She says they’ll be held quarterly. This time, the guest speakers are District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka and Southwest Precinct leadership (the precinct has changed commanders since last meeting, now led by Capt. Krista Bair). All are welcome; start time is 6:30 pm Wednesday in the community room, which is right off the parking lot on the south side of the building at 2300 SW Webster.
8:08 PM: Tuesday (September 10) brings the first and likely only debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Several readers have asked us whether any place in West Seattle is planning a public debate-watching event. We haven’t heard of any, so we’re asking you if you have. It’s at 6 pm our time Tuesday, in Philadelphia, produced by ABC News. If you know of any events, please comment below (or email us, westseattleblog@gmail.com) – thank you!
8:50 PM: We’re changing the headline to “who else is …” because we’ve had our first reply: West Seattle Realty (WSB sponsor) and almost-neighbor Good Society are co-presenting a watch party, at the brewpub (California/Lander).
This was the first week of classes at Hope Lutheran‘s new middle-school campus on the north edge of The Junction – the 2/3-acre campus at 4100 SW Genesee that was Seattle Lutheran High School for 44 years, until 2022. This morning, “Hope North” was officially dedicated after a procession from the main Hope Lutheran church/school campus a block south.
Hope’s senior pastor Peter Mueller first spoke to congregants and school families on the church’s main steps, recalling the almost four-year odyssey to reach this point, and the continuing capital campaign to help with the $1.6 million purchase and renovation costs. Likening it to the biblical journey of Joshua – he had everyone walk to the newly opened school, singing along the way.
Then outside the “Hope North” gym, after an invocation from the pastor and words from 15th-year Hope principal Kristen Okabayashi about the “amazing journey,” student body president Benjamin cut the ribbon:
For a look inside some of the 14 newly reopened classrooms, see this WSB story from an open house back in June.
Thanks for the tips. Highline Public Schools – the district immediately south of here – has announced that a technology problem will close all its schools tomorrow (Monday, September 9) though some staffers are still expected to come to work. Here’s the full announcement from the district’s website:
All schools are closed on Monday, September 9. All school activities, athletics and meetings are canceled, including the vaccine clinic. Central office is open.
We have detected unauthorized activity on our technology systems and have taken immediate action to isolate critical systems. We are working closely with third-party, state and federal partners to safely restore and test our systems.
We understand this comes as an unexpected disruption, particularly on the eve of the first day of kindergarten for many of our families. We recognize the burden this decision places on both families and staff, but student safety is our top priority, and we cannot have school without these critical systems in place. …
School and central office administrators are expected to report to work. Central office administrators may be deployed to schools if needed.
The investigation is ongoing. We will notify staff and families by 2:00 p.m. on Monday if this disruption impacts schools on Tuesday.
Like most other local schools, Highline just started its 2024-2025 year this past week.
Thanks for the tip! The live traffic camera verifies that the Spokane Street Viaduct eastbound-and-partial-westbound closure has ended early, and all lanes are open again, in both directions. (The closure had been announced as planned for the entire weekend.)
Looking for a new job? The WSB West Seattle Jobs Offered section of our community forums has lots of new listings, so we’re publishing one of our periodic reminders, in case you were unaware of it. For local businesses/organizations, it’s free to post a job. You do need a (free) log-in for the forum section – and if you don’t already have one, you can get that here. You don’t need a log-in to browse the job listings, though – just go here.
(Saturday sunset – photo by Jerry Simmons)
Welcome to Sunday! Here are notes for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, starting with a traffic alert:
SPOKANE STREET VIADUCT EASTBOUND CLOSURE: Reminder – the eastbound side of the Spokane Street Viaduct (continuation of West Seattle Bridge between 99 and I-5) is closed this weekend as the resurfacing project continues; the inside westbound lane is closed too, which means the northbound I-5 exit to the westbound West Seattle Bridge is closed. If this reopens early, we’ll publish a separate update.
BIG BLUE TRUCK: It’s back in West Seattle – the Northwest Center‘s donation-dropoff truck (WSB sponsor)! You’ll find it outside WaFd Bank (4102 California SW). Our calendar listing has info on what items the truck will accept. 9 am-5 pm.
SWIM IN THE SOUND: At 9 am, jump into the weekly group plunge into Puget Sound off Alki – meet at Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki).
WESTIES RUN CLUB: Back on the run today – meet at 9 am at Fresh Flours Bakery (9410 Delridge Way SW).
HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL DEDICATION: 10 am:
We invite you to our dedication ceremony/church service on September 8th at 10 am. Guests will begin at the main campus (42nd/Oregon) and walk over to the North campus for a ribbon cutting and church service in the gym followed by lunch and games. The north campus will be open for guests to tour the classrooms and see what we have accomplished this year. It’s a day of celebration and new beginnings! Questions? Contact Sally Heit @ sheit@hopseattle.org
FREE TEST RIDES ON ADAPTIVE CYCLES: 10 am-2 pm, Outdoors for All is back on the Alki Point Healthy Street (63rd SW alongside Constellation Park) to loan out adaptive cycles for people with disabilities or other physical factors impeding use of standard bicycles.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: As usual, open 10 am-2 pm, late-summer produce, plus beverages, baked goods, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared food, nuts, candy, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon) P.S. Market managers still need you to take this survey.
DRAG BRUNCH: Jolene Granby is guest-hosting the Lumberyard Bar‘s drag brunch today, 11 am-2 pm. Advance ticket sales are closed but you can check at the door for seating availability. (9630 16th SW, White Center)
OPEN AUDITIONS FOR ALKI UCC CHOIR: Just show up and sing! 11:30 am. Details in our calendar listing. (6115 SW Hinds)
MEMBERSHIP PICNIC: Are you a member of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society? Want to become one? You’re href=”https://westseattleblog.com/event/southwest-seattle-historical-society-membership-picnic/?instance_id=721502″ rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>invited to the Log House Museum for today’s Membership Picnic, 1-3 pm. (61st/Stevens)
HEART-TENDING WORKSHOP: Learn about working through grief, 1-4:30 pm at Bohemian Studios (4801 Fauntleroy Way SW), $82 (sliding scale).
‘MAMA NEEDS A REFILL’ BOOK EVENT: 1-2:30 pm “at West Seattle Row House, join Author and Life Coach Jenny Gwinn McGlothern to … learn tools and tips from her book ‘Mama Needs a Refill: Finding Light in the Midst of Madness‘.” (4203 SW Oregon)
SEAHAWKS’ HOME OPENER: 1:05 pm vs. the Denver Broncos @ Lumen Field. Will there be a pregame flyover? As of right now, we don’t know, but we’ll update if we find out.
THE DEAL: International hardcore music lineup, day 2, at the American Legion Hall (3618 SW Alaska), 5-10 pm. Ticketing site says advance passes are sold out.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Enjoy Sunday night music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.
Are you organizing and/or publicizing something that should be listed on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Just email us the basics – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Friends, family, and fellow riders gathered at Lincoln Park this morning to remember Steve Hulsman before a ride in his honor. Mr. Hulsman, 66, was killed last December in a collision with a driver in Arbor Heights. He was a longtime volunteer ride leader for Cascade Bicycle Club, which organized this ride as a tribute. Some who gathered were there in commemorative orange T-shirts:
They included Mr. Hulsman’s widow Rita Hulsman, one of the pre-ride speakers, who has advocated tirelessly for safety in the months since his death.
She spoke after Cascade’s Tyler Vasquez and Lee Lambert, the High Performance Cycling team’s David Longdon, and District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka, who talked about the Seattle Transportation Levy on the general-election ballot, which he amended to include a TBA protected bike lane to be named in Mr. Hulsman’s honor.
They’re all in our video:
Before the riders departed, they toasted Mr. Hulsman:
Participating riders had their choice of three routes this morning, 14 miles to 42 miles.
Again tonight, police are investigating gunfire in West Seattle. This time, on Puget Ridge. In the past half-hour, 911 calls came in from people who thought they heard gunfire in the 18th/Myrtle vicinity [vicinity map]. A caller in the 2100 block of SW Myrtle reported having security video showing a “newer blue Chevrolet” from which the gunshots might have been fired. And officers have since confirmed to dispatch that they found three casings. No report of injuries.
Chief Sealth International High School‘s first game of the 2024 season is in the books. The Seahawks went to Memorial Stadium downtown this afternoon to play Bellingham HS, and came back across the bridge with a win – Sealth 10, Bellingham 7. Head coach Daron Camacho and his team have their home opener next Friday (September 13), 4:30 pm, vs. Franklin HS, at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
(WSB photo, September 2023)
Just two weeks to go until the next Recycle Roundup at Fauntleroy Church – 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, September 21. Here’s the list of what Recycle Roundup partner 1 Green Planet will and won’t accept this time. If it’s on the list of what they’ll accept, just bring it to the church’s lot (9140 California SW) and drop it off, free. One request from organizers: Don’t procrastinate – the earlier in the six-hour window that you can arrive, the better – they don’t want to see 3 pm approach with a long line waiting.
5:09 PM: Thanks for the tips and photos. That 2-car crash at 42nd/Alaska is blocking eastbound Alaska right now – avoid the area for a while. No indication of major injuries so far – the SFD response is just one engine, no medic unit.
5:57 PM: Live camera shows it’s still blocked but at least one tow truck is on scene.
6:37 PM: The scene has cleared. We’re following up with SFD re: injuries.
ADDED SUNDAY AFTERNOON: SFD tells us its crews treated a 34-year-old woman and 14-year-old girl, neither of whom needed to be taken to a hospital.
(Today’s sunrise – photo by Stewart L.)
This afternoon’s weather can best be described as murky. Not just wildfire smoke, but also some cloud cover has moved in. The smoke is mostly from Oregon, according to the Washington Smoke Information website, an the National Weather Service says the clouds are moving up from the south too. We’ve been watching air-quality readings and they’ve been worsening in the past few hours, so take that into consideration if you have outdoor activity planned. Similar conditions are expected through tomorrow.
Two announcements we’ve received recently:
ALKI UCC OPEN CHOIR REHEARSAL: Tomorrow (Sunday, September 8) at 11:30 am, you’re invited to sing with the Alki UCC Choir in an open-to-all rehearsal starting the fall season with Music Director Stephen Anthony Rawson. The church’s announcement says, “All are welcome, regardless of experience, age, faith or non-faith. Join us to sing new and well-loved songs in a variety of musical styles, including traditional hymns, spirituals and gospel. Come once … keep coming back … there are no auditions or commitments.” Questions? music@alkiucc.org – the church is at 6115 SW Hinds.
WEST SIDE PRESBYTERIAN RECRUITMENT: This announcement isn’t date-specific, so if you’re interested, you can reach out as soon as you’re ready to find out more:
The choir of West Side Presbyterian Church in West Seattle is welcoming singers to join us who love to sing in our community. The choir sings in the beautiful sanctuary space at WSPC and is also joined by an orchestra ensemble for festival services. For more information about how to join our welcoming and vibrant group of people, please reach out to Music Director Anthony Spain at anthonys@wspc.org
WSPC is at 3601 California SW.
When the 2024 Washington State Book Awards finalists were announced this week, we saw a West Seattle writer on the list: E.J. Koh. Three years ago, we told you about honors for her memoir “The Magical Language of Others,” including a Washington State Book Award. Now, Koh has published her first novel, “The Liberators,” and it’s a finalist. “The Liberators” is already an award winner, receiving the New York Public Library‘s 2024 Young Lions Fiction Award. From the publisher’s summary of “The Liberators”:
Daejeon, South Korea. 1980. At twenty-four, Insuk falls in love with her college classmate, Sungho, and with her father’s blessing, they marry. But then, as the military dictatorship, martial law, and nationwide protests bring the country precariously to the edge, Insuk’s father disappears.
In the wake of his disappearance, Insuk flees to California with Sungho, their son Henry, and Sungho’s overbearing mother. Adrift in a new country, Insuk grieves the loss of her past and divided homeland, only to find herself drawn into an illicit affair that sets into motion dramatic events that will echo for generations to come.
Spanning two continents and four generations, E. J. Koh’s debut novel exquisitely captures two Korean families forever changed by fateful decisions made in love and war.
Along with her award-winning novel and memoir, Koh has published a poetry collection, “A Lesser Love
Orcas are southbound in the Sound, reports Kersti Muul via text, passing Blake Island at last report.
(White butterfly on rudbeckia in photographer Steve Bender’s garden)
Welcome to the weekend! Here are notes for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, starting with a traffic alert:
SPOKANE STREET VIADUCT EASTBOUND CLOSURE: Reminder – the eastbound side of the Spokane Street Viaduct (continuation of West Seattle Bridge between 99 and I-5) is closed this weekend as the resurfacing project continues; the inside westbound lane is closed too, which means the northbound I-5 exit to the westbound West Seattle Bridge is closed.
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.
ALSO AT WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: The kickoff for “Got Fit,” a “free intermediate half marathon group training program for runners,” is also at WSR at 8 am – more info in our calendar listing.
STEVE HULSMAN MEMORIAL RIDE: As previewed here, riders are gathering in the main Lincoln Park lot (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) for remembrances before the ride begins around 10 am – full details here.
FREE FIT4BABY CLASS WITH A VIEW: As previewed here, 9 am on the rooftop at Lake Washington Physical Therapy-West Seattle (1309 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor), for any stage of pregnancy – if you see this early Saturday, not too late to sign up and go!
BIG BLUE TRUCK: The Northwest Center‘s donation-dropoff truck is back in West Seattle, every weekend. You’ll find it outside WaFd Bank (4102 California SW). Our calendar listing has info on what items the truck (a WSB sponsor) will accept. 9 am-5 pm.
HEAVILY MEDITATED: 9 am at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), free community meditation – RSVP here.
DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: West Seattle has TWO farmers’ markets every weekend! This is the first one – your weekly Saturday opportunity to go get fresh food from growers and makers – 10 am-2 pm, the market’s fourth season offers produce, plants, condiments, prepared food, more, continuing weekly through late October! (9421 18th SW; WSB sponsor)
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: You’re invited to join others taking a walk in Lincoln Park (meet at 47th/Fauntleroy), 10 am.
SSC GARDEN CENTER, WITH THE OTTER PUP: Summer gardening season isn’t over yet! Student-grown plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am-3 pm. Plus: The Otter Pup is open by the center, with coffee, ice cream, and other treats!
FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am in West Seattle, registration required – see full details in our calendar listing.
MORNING MUSIC: 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.
DISCO BRUNCH: 11 am-2 pm, a spotlight on Sylvester (video above) and other disco artists at Easy Street Café (4559 California SW) to take you back to the ’70s, as explained in our calendar listing.
POP-UP PLANT SALE: For a second week, 11 am-7 pm – details in our calendar listing. (6350 18th SW)
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).
POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: Noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), bonus weekly session of long-distance advocacy, drop-ins welcome.
MAKE PUMPKINS & APPLES: Create at The Clay Cauldron, noon-3 pm. Registration info is in our calendar listing.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm. (61st/Stevens)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is also 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 A BIRD BATH: 1 pm class at The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), $40. Our calendar listing explains how to sign up.
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: The tasting room/wine bar is open 1-6 pm with student-produced wines and “affordable eats” at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Chief Sealth International High School opens its season with a 2 pm game vs. Bellingham at Memorial Stadium downtown. (401 5th Ave. N.)
NEPENTHE’S WALK-IN MASSAGE CLINIC: 3-5 pm, show up at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW) with a specific problem to be addressed by massage, and you’ll get a free (gratuities appreciated) trial of their work.
DANCE AT THE BEACH: Salsa and bachata dancing at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki) starts with a lesson at 4:30 pm – more info in our calendar listing.
ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)
AT THE SKYLARK:Live music with Glitt, Faunix, The Wax Lips. Doors 7, show 8, $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Loa and DJ Shonuph. (4547 California SW)
JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).
KARAOKE AT THE PIZZERIA: Saturday nights, you can sing at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW), starting at 10 pm.
West Seattle event coming up? If the community’s welcome, your event belongs on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
12:08 AM: Police are on Alki investigating multiple reports from people calling 911 to say they heard gunfire just before midnight. One caller reported casings at 54th/Alki, and police are confirming “quite a few,” with a scene stretching “at least two or three blocks.” There’s also a report of bullet damage in a residence in the 2300 block of Alki. Some callers reported vehicles involved, but the descriptions diverge. So far no reports of injuries.
12:17 AM: Officers told dispatch they’re closing Alki Avenue at the scene while they mark and then gather casings. Dispatch has also just told them a second residence has apparent bullet damage, in the 2300 block of Hobart. … Meantime, police are detaining a possibly involved vehicle on Harbor Avenue.
12:37 AM: Officers are also reporting at least two parked vehicles with bullet damage.
1:12 AM: They’re now “breaking down the scene.” They’ve had word out to area hospitals but no one’s shown up with gunshot wounds. As for the detained vehicle, we haven’t heard how that turned out, but we’ll be following up. If you have any video or other evidence that might help police, here’s the incident number to refer to when you call 911: 24-253760.
ADDED SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Here’s the summary SPD provided on request:
On Friday at 11:53 p.m., 911 Dispatch (CARE) received multiple reports of gunfire and two groups of suspects shooting at each other at 54th Place Southwest and Alki Avenue Southwest. Witness stated two groups were involved in an altercation and started shooting at each other. One group of suspects left on foot, and they got inside a white SUV and fled the scene. A Black SUV was stopped, and the occupants were briefly detained but no PC [probable cause] was established, and they were released. Two apartments and two vehicles were damaged during the gunfire. A large number of shell casing was recovered from the scene. The local hospitals checked clear for recent gunshot victims. No suspects were identified.
The “black SUV” is the vehicle to which we referred in the 12:17 am note above, found in the 1900 block of Harbor.
Thanks for the tips (and thanks to Don Brubeck for the photo). Right around sunset, the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) was in view off West Seattle, headed back to Bremerton. We don’t have a record of when it headed out – no sighting reports. But as noted when we mentioned its previous inbound sailing a month ago, the Navy has initiated the process to decommission it in 2026.
7:39 PM: SPD and SFD are arriving at the scene of a car-on-side crash in 900 block of SW Holden. Responders say everyone is out of the vehicle but the street is blocked, so avoid the area.
7:49 PM: Reader photo added.
8:22 PM: Live SDOT camera shows Holden is still blocked, crashed car still on side. We’ll be checking with SFD regarding injuries; the response was downsized quickly, and no medic unit remained assigned, which suggests no major injuries.
8:52 PM: The live camera now shows the scene has cleared.
ADDED SATURDAY: SFD confirms no one was injured.
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