West Seattle, Washington
12 Thursday
Morgan Junction All-Wheels Association – aka MJAWA – says there’s some good news about the plan they’ve long worked on, to include a “skate dot” area in the Morgan Junction Park expansion. (Above is a photo of the expansion area, where grass continues to grow so that it can be opened for interim public use before the addition is built.) MJAWA’s Matthew Lee Johnston and Josh Radick talked with Seattle Parks this week and report that a community meeting is still expected this spring – as mentioned at the last Morgan Community Association meeting – mostly as an update on where the project an design stands. Other points from MJAWA:
*The design is close to being revised and most features from the original plan have been retained, including the All-Wheels Area.
*The play area and hilltop feature have flip flopped in position.
*Skatedot may possibly need to be nudged to the south to accommodate for the Eddy street easement requirements, but they do not anticipate any design changes as a result.
*They need to extend the storm main to the north end of the site per SDOT requirement, but this also does not affect the skatedot.
*Due to the design being mostly unchanged, they should not have to go back through Design Commission. If it did, the schedule could be extended another six months.
*There is currently no need for additional funding.
*Grindline has been added back to the design team to work on integration and any tweaks needed.
In the January update, Parks said construction of the park expansion is expected next year; MJAWA says they were told this week that Parks is finalizing a schedule and budget update. (Regarding the site’s interim use, Parks has said they don’t expect to bring the fences down before “mid-spring.”)
Topping the marquee for today/tonight – March’s West Seattle Art Walk! Here’s the list of venues:
The Art Walk website spotlights the receptions you’ll find tonight, most between 5 pm and 8 pm. Alki, Admiral, The Junction, and Morgan Junction are the areas where you’ll find most of the activity!
Also ahead today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks again to everyone who sends events for us to list!):
FREE PLAYSPACE: West Seattle Church of the Nazarene is hosting playspace today until noon. (42nd SW & SW Juneau)
GATHERING AT THE VOID: Escape your home office for a few hours! “Work, Game, Craft, or Chat! At The Void” hangout at The Void, 10 am-noon Thursdays. (5048 California SW)
WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY RUN/WALK: Free, fun gathering, 10 am, starting from Lincoln Park parking lot #2 – so if you didn’t see it in our calendar in time, make a note on yours for next week! (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Whether you’re planting or planning – the center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm – north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus. Sale today through Saturday!
TODDLER STORY TIME IN WESTWOOD: 10:30 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME IN ADMIRAL: West Seattle Library story time (2306 42nd SW), 10:30 am.
FREE HEALTH WEBINAR: 12:30 pm online, Neighborhood Naturopathic (WSB sponsor) presents the free webinar “A Naturopathic Approach to Treating Acne” with Dr. Lauren Oldziej. Our calendar listing explains how to get the link and also how to find the recording if you can’t participate in real time.
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: From newbie to pro, all levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today. (Even if you just want to know so you can go listen!)
GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTHS CONTINUE: Look for nearby booth locations and times here. (And scroll down for the time/location of one we’ve heard about directly, in Highland Park.)
DROP-IN CHESS: High Point Library‘s weekly event is on today, 4-5:30 pm for players under 18. (3411 SW Raymond)
HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two Thursday night events at HPCS this week – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Spice on Curve .
WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.
DINE OUT FOR WSHS BASEBALL: 5-9 pm, West Wings (2329 California SW) hosts a dine-out benefit with part of the proceeds going to West Seattle High School Baseball.
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 5-8 pm for your tool-borrowing needs. (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)
VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor), for wine by the glass or bottle! Art tonight, too.
FREELANCE BEAVER DETECTIVE AT WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: At 6 pm, Pamela Adams is the guest for this month’s online presentation by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society – you can get the link here.
POKEMON LEAGUE: 6 pm Thursdays at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs) – bring your own console.
WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm, now starting from Good Society (California SW and SW Lander), you’re welcome to join the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run!
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: If you’d rather walk, meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fontanelle for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.
LIVE AT TIM’S: Doors 6, show 7 pm, with Eric Blue and the Soul Revue. no cover, all ages. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)
’90S TRIVIA: 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW)
TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE VOID: Newest West Seattle trivia night! 7:30 pm, with prizes, at The Void (5048 California SW).
DJ NIGHT AT REVELRY ROOM: Spinning happens tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Supreme La Rock, starting at 8 pm. 21+.
Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Tryout time approaches for West Seattle High School‘s acclaimed Cheer Team! Here’s the announcement that Coach Nadine Nguyen asked us to share:
Are you ready to become a part of the State-Winning West Seattle High School Coed Cheer Team? Now’s your chance.
Tryouts will be held in person the following days and times at WSHS:March 26th- 4:15 pm-6:30 pm
March 27th 4:15 pm-6:30 pm
March 28th 8 am-TBDTo try out, you will need to fill out all online forms and provide a current Sports Physical.
TRYOUT APPLICATION DUE March 13th (Link Below)
Stunt Clinics are on Tuesday March 17th @ 4:15pm-6:30 pm
To participate in Tryouts, Stunt Clinics, and the Cheer Clinic, please bring a printed and signed copy of the following items below to the first day of the clinics/tryouts.
We will also be hosting Cheer Clinics on March 18th @ 4:15 pm-6:30 pm
*For those interested in trying out for our State Winning Competition Team, you are invited to attend our Stunt Clinics where you will learn basic stunt skills.
-Student Athletic Registration Form
-Signed Parent Waiver
-Up-to-date PhysicalThe Tryout application and required forms are available through the following link tree:
https://linktr.ee/WSHSCHEERFor tips and more information regarding tryouts, follow our Instagram @westseattlecheer
Good Luck and Go Wildcats!! For Questions, email: nmnguyen@seattleschools.org
5:59 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 12, 2026, fourth day of what has become a 5-day repair closure for the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge. The South Park Bridge is the major detour for those coming from the south:
The West Seattle low bridge is an alternative too.
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..
WEATHER AND SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast says it’ll be rainy and breezy – high in the mid-40s. Sunrise is at 7:28 am; sunset at 7:10 pm. Eight days until spring!
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes to the 3-boat schedule.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes. (Note that buses usually traveling the NB 1st Avenue S. Bridge are using the South Park Bridge, but no missed stops, Metro told us.)
MORE SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
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.
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!
By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes made a special guest appearance tonight toward the end of a West Seattle community meeting he originally was expected to lead.
Reminding everyone that he was a teacher before he went into police work, Chief Barnes gave the attendees “homework” – everybody bring at least one neighbor when the “Our City, Our Safety” series returns to West Seattle in August.
Gathered at Southwest Teen Life Center, members of both the large city delegation on hand and the sparse community turnout expressed disappointment that it wasn’t better attended, though it should be pointed out that attending meant going out into gusty wind and sideways rain.
Nonetheless, the meeting went on, emceed by SPD’s director of crime and community-harm reduction, Dr. Lee Hunt, with an introductory presentation featuring local crime stats given by Southwest Precinct commander Capt. Krista Bair and a few words from District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka:
Then the room moved into a half-hour of table discussions that SPD reps said they hoped would help shape an “actionable plan.” We listened in at the table closest to ours; the person who did most of the talking voiced concerns about Alki Beach disorder and unsanctioned encampments. His audience included a Seattle U intern and an SPD Community Service Officer.
At half-hour’s end, Dr. Hunt circulated the microphone so a representative of each table could “report out.”
The first table rep voiced concerns about crime at Westwood Village and nearby Roxhill Park, including several gunfire incidents. Their suggestion: More police presence.
Another said they were worried about “issues people might have, interacting with police,” from behavioral health to language interpretation to knowing when to call 911.
From another table, campfires damaging Fauntleroy Park, and high-school safety were concerns. The table spokesperson said “two young men from Chief Sealth” (International High School) were concerned about guns and would feel more comfortable with police presence at school.
The presence of homeless people on the street was a source of uneasiness for people at another table, while the proposed Glassyard Commons RV/tiny-house shelter site left another table feeling the same way, worrying that it could perpetuate drug use as its operators have said drugs will be prohibited in public areas but not in individual units.
Traffic safety came up shortly thereafter; Deputy Chief Andre Sayles said driver education can make a difference, in his experience in other cities, even more than enforcement. Also mentioned: Alternative responders, keeping businesses safe from “disruptive people” and smash-grab burglars, making more use of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.
Chief Barnes promised to get at least some of the suggestions done. “Our job is to create a plan.” Even for longstanding issues; he joked that Alki’s “racing and loud sounds” problems probably date back to “when there were horses and buggies at Alki Beach.”
Turning serious, he gave his homework assignment – get your neighbors involved too – “we need more people and more input.” With that, the meeting wrapped up 15 minutes short of the originally announced hour and a half.
WHAT’S NEXT: “Our City, Our Safety” will return to West Seattle at 6 pm August 12 at Delridge Community Center.
8:40 PM: We’re in the heart of the Wind Advisory now, with the alert still in effect until 6 am, and just heard about a downed tree – in Fairmount Ravine, at Fairmount and Belvidere [map]. Avoid the ravine for now (good advice for any heavily treed area during high wind).
(Added: WSB photo)
9:33 PM: Now there’s a response for a tree limb that fell onto a car at 35th SW and SW Elmgrove, blocking the southbound lane of 35th.
9:51 PM: Added a photo. No injuries reported.
11:14 PM: Also a tree down in North Admiral – in a comment below, Bill reports, “The 1900 block of 46th Ave SW is blocked by a large tree limb across the street and both sidewalks.”
12:43 AM: Police were dispatched a little while ago to check out trees reported down at 4th SW and SW Cambridge.
By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor
Here on the verge of spring, summer was on many minds at the Admiral Neighborhood Association‘s general gathering Tuesday night, facilitated at the Admiral HUB (ex-church) by ANA president Joanie Jacobs. Introducing other board members who were there, she said, “We are the board – but the ANA is YOU” – the community.
One early board member with a bit of info to present – new treasurer Becky Crompton, who said the group has about $9,000 on hand – that might sound impressive, but it’s only a quarter of what the ANA’s summer events cost to put on, so the group has some fundraising to do.
POLICE UPDATE: Seattle Police Community Liaison Officer German Barreto presented the crime data, as has become a regular feature toward the start of most neighborhood-group meetings. He’s the community liaison officer for the Southwest Precinct. Year to date stats – no categories are up, he said. For Admiral, aggravated assaults are the only category that’s up (weapons make the difference); no confirmed gunfire incidents in the Admiral area so far this year. Inviting questions, he was asked about a sign at Jack Block Park that said “no immigration activity” allowed; Officer Barreto reiterated the city position, but wasn’t sure about the park sign (Jack Block is a port-owned park). If you see an incident and aren’t sure what’s going on, call 911 so they can find out for sure – ICE, undercover SPD, or something else. “Don’t intervene, call 911,” and let the calltaker know you’d like to get an update on whatever it turned out to be.
Another attendee asked about summer patrol plans for Alki and vicinity. SPD plans “emphasis patrols,” he said, but again this year that depends on staffing “and I heard our budget might get cut” (the mayor has asked city departments to prepare possible cuts). What about ramping up for the World Cup Seattle matches? Jacobs asked. Barreto said he’d have to look into the Southwest Precinct specifics. Another question: Do you have emphasis patrols around schools? SPD and the district are still working on it.
After Barreto concluded, when nobody else had anything to ask: Jacobs suggested to attendees, “Know your neighbors.”
CARE DEPARTMENT: One of the city’s other standalone public-safety departments is CARE – Community Assisted Response and Engagement – explained by guest speaker Devonte Belle, its public-affairs and policy director. He was previously a supervisor in 911 (a service that CARE provides in addition to deploying its Crisis Responders). CARE is 2 1/2 years old now – but the responders are still primarily dual-dispatched (with police); they are all social workers, “with a lot of knowledge of the system and the ihdividuals they are helping in the field.” He mentioned the “tension with the Police Department” about who handles what (highlighted lately in regional-media reports), and though they can now be solo dispatched without police in some circumstances, there are still a lot of restrictions “that we don’t necessarily agree with, but they’re there.” It’s up to 911 dispatchers to decide who to send to an incident when you call in; you might be able to request them but be ready to tell them what’s going on so the dispatchers can make the best decision.
The CARE responders number 27 right now, and that’ll grow to 48 people this year, but they’re also expanding hours, so those 48 responders will be stretched across more hours/days. Typically they’d have one or two teams in this area (Southwest) between noon and 10 pm. We asked what a typical CARE response might be like; Belle said that responders typically spend 40 to 45 minutes at a scene, possibly offering emotional support, maybe helping with reasons they can’t get into shelter – offering clothes, transportation, caring for pets that might not be able to go into a shelter with them. Bus tickets too, if somebody has family somewhere that can help (Belle was careful to say that they don’t just put people on buses to get them out of town). They can provide food and hygiene items. They also can refer someone to the Crisis Solution Center.
One other bit of information: CARE responders’ starting pay is around $43/hour.
First question was about who does what in the alternate response world, which also includes the “nurse line.”
The 911 center only has about 75 percent of the staffing that it should, 150 currently.
If something is happening now – call 911 not the non-emergency. Let THEM decide who to – whether to – dispatch.
Belle was asked about the upcoming RV/tiny home site, Glassyard Commons. Tiny-house sites rarely generate 911 calls, he said; often residents of tiny-home villages realize that if they screw up, they’re probably going to get kicked out, so they self-police.
SUMMER IS NOT FAR AWAY! That’s how Jacobs opened the next part of the meeting, about the ANA’s event slate for this summer. They’re recruiting volunteers to help with everything.
It all starts with the West Seattle Kids’ 4th of July Parade, 10 am July 4. Becky Brownlee is co-chairing it – “it’s such a fun day.” The parade as usual will be followed by park games, food trucks, sack races, and they need lots of help with both advance coordination and day-of. They’re having a volunteer meeting on May 19 for all ANA summer events. Jacobs noted that the parade “is not just a kids’ event” – and she added that they’re looking for a connection with a marching band, “even a small one,” to lead the parade. One suggestion was for a HONK! style marching band.
Admiral Music in the Parks (AMP), chaired by Dan Jacobs and Meagan Loftin, will be “on the road” again this year and beyond, even though its original home, Hiawatha, is open. July 16 at Belvidere, July 23 at California Place Park, July 30 at Hamilton Viewpoint, and 30 bands already have expressed interest in playing. Loftin said it’s “the chillest thing possible” to volunteer at – “sit at a table and talk to people when they come up to you.” They have “lots of opportunities for business sponsors.”
The Admiral Block Party, headed by Joanie Jacobs, will again start with a Friday night pre-func, August 21, and then all-day August 22, on California north of Admiral Way. That not only spreads the fun over two days, but also spreads the setup over two days. They try hard to focus on truly local vendors, “to let our local businesses really shine,” said Joanie. Everyone is a volunteer so “we run on volunteer power,” she exclaimed. “The volunteer meeting is where to hear specifics about those events,” she said – so save 7 pm May 19, location TBA. The point was also made, you don’t have to decide which one event to get involved with – you can be part of more than one.
MEMBERSHIP: Loftin talked about how they’re continuing to revise tiered levels – “ways for you to give us more money” if you want to, and working on swhich levels of involvement are available for businsses. She talked about some of the business supporters (you can see them on the ANA website). They’ve also produced brochures, too. And volunteer help to deliver copies to businsses would be welcome too!
PATRICK SAND AWARD: Dan Jacobs talked about the opening of nominations for the second year of this award in the spirit and memory of WSB co-founder Patrick Sand, who died almost a year an a half ago. Alki Bike and Board owner and community advocate Stu Hennessey was the first recipient. “We’re looking for somebody who is an incredible influence in the neighborhood.” You can make a nomination through the ANA website. A committee will review the nominations and then your editor here (Patrick’s widow) will help choose from among the finalists. Dan Jacobs is looking for people to help him review nominations – you can contact him through the ANA website.
ADMIRAL CLEANUP: ANA will do one or two cleanups this year, said Ryan Crompton – last year they picked up 20 bags of trash and Ryan was surprised by the volume of cigarette butts. First one will probably be “in May-June timeframe,” then one in fall, dates expected by next ANA meeting, so you can make plans to volunteer.
EMERGENCY HUBS: Longtime leader in the Seattle Emergency Hubs organization, Cindi Barker, stood in front of the group to say that Admiral needs another volunteer hub captain to lead this place that will spring into action to help coordinate information in case of catastrophe that cuts regular communication levels. If you’re considering getting involved, a HUB class this Saturday (here’s our calendar listing) will kick off training for West Seattle volunteers. It’s not a lot of work, Barker and Joanie Jacobs agreed – “it’s really not hard-hard,” emphasized Barker. Admiral’s had turnover though some hubs have the same captain with whom they started more than a decade.
ART WALK THIS THURSDAY: Admiral is one of the main neighborhoods this time again – 5-8 pm Thursday (March 12); you can preview venues here.
ADMIRAL CHURCH: The church’s new Pastor Jermell Witherspoon was introduced (and noted his showcase here on WSB last month).
ANA MEETING LOCATION: May 12 will be back at the HUB again and then after that, when meetings start up in fall, they want to find a semi-permanent space for the meeting, since the ex-church site won’t be available, with demolition and then redevelopment likely to be under way this fall. Watch connecttoadmiral.org for updates.
Another closure alert – this time, the Alki playground adjacent to the elementary-school campus. That playground is getting overhauled as part of the school project, and it will close for construction two weeks from today, starting March 25. (See the design concept here.) The Whale Tail playground on the north end of the playfield will remain open. The playground-closure note is part of the latest project newsletter, which also takes a look inside the new building that’ll open this fall – see it here.
3:40 PM: Police are looking for the driver of a stolen car who is reported to have hit a tree and possibly some parked cars on 35th SW near SW Southern about 15 minutes ago. She’s described as Hispanic, 20-30 years old, wearing a white pajama shirt, black pants. She is reported to have fled the scene after crashing the gray Kia, possibly headed westbound on foot. The car had no plates but police have verified its status by checking the VIN.
3:57 PM: The crash is actually on Southern just west of 35th. Pic added.
(Photo by Dave Gershgorn)
By Judy Pickens
Special to West Seattle Blog
Coho “teenagers” (smolts) are about to leave Fauntleroy Creek for the big wide world of saltwater, and volunteer monitors are ready to count them on their way.
On Tuesday (March 10) members and adults from Scout Troop 284 installed two net traps that will enable volunteers to count smolts heading for Fauntleroy Cove, an annual study begun by the Fauntleroy Watershed Council in 2003. (Here’s a report on some of the work in 2024.) The young coho will fatten up in the cove before venturing farther afield for their two years in saltwater.
Monitors will be checking each trap twice daily through May to document how many leave from the upper creek and also from the middle and lower reaches.
By Jason Grotelueschen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
The March board meeting of the Fauntleroy Community Association, chaired on Tuesday night by FCA president Frank Immel, focused largely on putting the finishing touches on planning for the group’s annual membership meeting, aka Food Fest. The big event is coming up in just a couple of weeks on Tuesday March 24th from 6-8 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW). All neighbors are welcome!
Board member David Haggerty, joining the meeting remotely, went through his list of items and tasks in preparation for the fest, including the list of local food and beverage vendors who plan to attend and provide attendees with a variety of tasty bites and sips. The board conducts a brief annual meeting at the event, which includes the election of officers for the upcoming year.
As usual, there will also be large number of community-table participants (civic, community, nonprofit, and advocacy groups) at the event, and WSB will be there as well to cover the proceedings and also to share info about the annual West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day which opens for registrations on April 1. Here’s the flyer that was sent to neighbors last week, with additional copies being handed out as well:
Another popular Fauntleroy event coming up: The Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse on Saturday, March 28 at 1 pm. Board members said that planning is well underway for the event, and the group looks forward to welcoming egg-hunters for the event.
Other items of interest that were discussed at Tuesday night’s meeting:
SPD UPDATE: Crime prevention specialist Matt Brown provided some crime statistics, with the help of another officer. For the SW Precinct as a whole (West Seattle and South Park), total crime is down 14% year-to-date compared to last year, larceny/theft down 10%, and violent crime down by a whopping 29%. For Fauntleroy in particular, total crime is actually up 62% year-to-date (but Brown pointed out that the numbers are small, with 22 incidents so far this year compared to 15 last year during the same time period, and that the 5-year weighted average is “right on par.”) Fauntleroy has had zero violent crimes this year-to-date, and all incidents logged are property crimes (with larceny/theft being the highest), including burglary and one motor vehicle theft. Shots fired: zero for Fauntleroy this year, while the SW Precinct as a whole has had 11 incidents; 3 with injuries; zero deaths; most recent incident at Alki on Saturday.
A board member asked Brown if he had any insights regarding the notable drop in crime, and he called out the citywide policing strategy emphasizing repeat offenders, for example, focusing on individuals tied to the most gun-related incidents, as being a possible factor.
Another meeting attendee asked about staffing: Brown said things are going well, with many recruits currently in the FTO (Field Training Officer) phase, ready for assignment soon. He did add, though, that the SW Precinct—having the lowest crime compared to other Seattle precincts—will likely receive fewer new officers than other precincts.
Immel asked about the availability of community safety resources for neighbors, and Brown said he frequently provides personal safety and de-escalation trainings, and there are home/business security assessments available, along with brochures and handouts. Brown said SPD will bring handouts and materials to the March 24 FCA meeting, as well as probably have a squad car available out front (the popular “mobile precinct” vehicle is unavailable that night, though).
DUELING PROJECTS IMPACTING TRAFFIC: Before Brown and his colleague departed for their next commitments, Immel raised the issue of the “traffic nightmare” looming as a result of the large number of concurrent civil/traffic projects that Fauntleroy will soon be facing. Imel asked if SPD was involved to help with enforcement and/or initial emphasis around upcoming the upcoming traffic changes (especially at the ferry dock). Brown took notes and said he would inquire internally at SPD and report back.
Imel called out several concurrent projects that will all be occurring with a mile of each other, likely causing a serious congestion and safety risk:
Board members and meeting attendees including neighbors Victoria Nelson and John McNulty continued the discussion on these projects, with several noting that the agencies involved appear to be “siloed” and not coordinating with each other. Attendees agreed that ideally there should be much tighter coordination between various groups like Metro, SPD, SPU, and Washington State Ferries, with some suggesting that projects should be staggered over time to ease gridlock. Immel said that if many of these projects indeed happen at the same time, then drivers trying to leave the area will have “no way out” due to competing detours and closures.
Immel did provide an encouraging update that he met recently with Councilmember Rob Saka and asked if he could help. Immel noted that Saka’s office has already sent a coordination request letter to several relevant department heads, and that Saka seemed ready and willing to assist with encouraging coordination. FCA board members agreed that they would also draft a consolidated letter to numerous parties, outlining the traffic and safety issues likely to be caused by so many concurrent projects happening in the area.
For the Rose Street project in particular, Nelson and other attendees reiterated their opinion that the project is too heavy-handed and that desired results could be achieved without including components such as the planned pedestrian refuge island. Attendees agreed that better coordination with Metro to ideally install a visible bus shelter would be beneficial, and the group also talked about signal design, possible speed cushions/raised crossings, protecting bicycle access and allowing for emergency vehicle movement.
Attendees agreed that there isn’t enough community awareness for most of these projects, and still a lot of unanswered questions, and it would be ideal to have project representatives attend future FCA board meetings to provide updates. These would include people like Washington State Ferries’ Hadley Rodero (who also lives in West Seattle) and SDOT’s Ching Chan.
BOARD BUSINESS: Some board members were absent Tuesday night and the group didn’t have quorum until partway through the meeting, so the agenda shifted a bit. No significant financial updates because FCA’s treasurer was not in attendance. For membership, the group expects a bump in activity at the upcoming Food Fest, as neighbors renew their memberships or sign up for the first time. Board members also discussed the existing committees that FCA has, and that some of them should be evaluated and potentially restarted.
CROSSING FLAGS: As the meeting closed, board member Bill Wellington also said that he had recently noticed a disturbingly high number of the group’s orange crossing flags being strewn on the ground and in the streets. Attendees agreed that this was something worth watching, to ensure that there are enough flags being properly stored and restocked for neighbors to use when crossing busy streets.
The FCA Board meets ten times per year on the second Tuesday of each month, at 6 pm in the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse board room. Meetings are open to the public.
(Added: Viewfinder photo by Brittany of PNW Orca Pod Squad Photography, at Pt. Williams)
11:56 AM: “We have an extremely rare orca sighting this morning,” Kersti Muul reports. “Currently off Brace Point southbound. These are whales with no IDs that have only been previously seen twice” – in the Gulf of Alaska and Vancouver (BC) Harbor – “and they have cookie-cutter shark marks on them, which means they came from warmer waters.”
3:30 PM: Steven Rice linked video in a comment below and also sent photos:
(Canada Geese on the Harbor Avenue waterfront, photographed by Bob Burns)
Sorry the list is late today after early-morning breaking news. mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, where you can look ahead days/weeks at a time:
REMINDER – WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks start from 47th/Fontanelle (so if you didn’t see this in the calendar and missed it because of our late list today, here’s your reminder for next week).
(added) SANISLO DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Just got word of this:
Take a night off from cooking and support our school at the same time! Join us for a Sanislo PTA Dine-Out Fundraiser at Jollibee on Wednesday, March 11 (ALL DAY).
1374 Southcenter Mall Tukwila, WA 98188 or
3820 Rainier Ave S Seattle. WA 98118When you order 20% of fundraising sales will be donated to the Sanislo Elementary PTA to support programs and activities for our students.
How to participate:
Order in person and mention the Sanislo fundraiser
Order online or in the Jollibee app using the code JOLLIGIVE
Bring your family, invite friends, and enjoy some famous chicken while giving back to our school community.
TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF PEOPLE WITH IDD: Noon presentation/discussion at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW; WSB sponsor):
Working with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) is about the misconceptions and barriers those with IDD face in the professional world. In this presentation we will be discussing invisible disabilities and the impact they have on someone at their workplace. We will then discuss smart accommodations as a way to increase staff morale, retention, and streamline processes.
Free event; RSVP link is here.
OPEN HOUSE AT THE KENNEY: 2-3:30 pm, visit to learn about The Kenney and senior living in general. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)
PLAY AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 2-4 pm, play at the new location of Missing Piece (4707 California SW).
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Find the times and locations for today’s cookie booths by going here!
ART WORKSHOP: Drop-in art for kids with Rec ‘N The Streets at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), 3-4:30 pm.
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
ROCK BAND GAMING AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5-10 pm, weekly event in South Delridge! (9444 Delridge Way SW)
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Repair your broken item instead of throwing it out! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).
NON-VIOLENT RESISTANCE PANEL DISCUSSION: 6 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW), preceding the 34th District Democrats‘ regular monthly meeting.
COMMUNITY MEETING WITH POLICE: “Our City, Our Safety” gathering starts at 6 pm at Southwest Teen Life Center (2801 SW Thistle) – hear updates, bring questions.
CRIBBAGE NIGHT: Come play at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), 6 pm.
WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Want to talk about our city’s growth, present and future? You’re invited to this 6 pm meetup at Great American Diner/Bar (4752 California SW).
POETRY AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, regular gathering for Poetrybridge at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
KUNDALINI YOGA: Now at 6 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska). $35.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: Get moving at midweek – go on the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) tonight – all welcome, all paces!
HUM-IN PROTEST: Protesting via sound vibration, 6:30-7 pm Wednesdays at Junction Plaza Park (42nd SW and SW Alaska).
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)
COMMUNITY CHOIR OPEN REHEARSALS: Drop in and sing! 7 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).
MUSIC BINGO: Weekly music bingo at at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
TRIVIA x 5: Five West Seattle trivia venues on tonight’s list, starting at Future Primitive Beach Bar (2536 Alki SW), 7 pm, free to play … 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), free to play, cash prizes … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … And trivia starts at 8:30 pm at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: The stage is yours at West Seattle’s longest-running open mic! 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: Sing at the pub starting at 8:45 pm, after trivia. (2306 California SW)
Planning something that’s open to community participation/observation? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
The family of Bill Batts and Lois Batts has announced the date for their Celebration of Life:
Lois Batts passed away January 8, 2022 and William (Bill) Batts passed away November 4, 2025.
Their obituaries are here and here.
Their Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, March 21st at 2 PM at The Kenney: 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW.
(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to westseattleblog@gmail.com)
7:48 AM: Thanks for the tips. SFD is just arriving at a house at 39th/Othello and reports they’re dealing with a fence and “debris” on fire in a back yard. The initial response was a full “fire in building” callout but now they’re downsizing.
7:55 AM: Correction, the fire’s at 39th and Othello [vicinity map]. Police and SFD’s investigator are responding to try to find out how the fire started, to see if it might have been set.
7:57 AM: Firefighters just told dispatch the fire is under control. This is in a residential neighborhood, so no notable traffic effects. (Photo added above.) SW Othello is blocked in the 3900 block.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON: SFD tells us the cause remains under investigation but they’re hoping to have more information tomorrow.
8:05 AM: Thanks to the reader who’s checked out major routes leading to the bridge, reporting backups again today.
Earlier:
5:59 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, March 11, 2026, third day of what has changed to a 5-day repair closure for the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge. The South Park Bridge is the major detour for those coming from the south:
The West Seattle low bridge is an alternative too.
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..
WEATHER – WITH WIND ALERT – AND SUNRISE/SUNSET
That rain/snow mix never did materialize. Now, we have a Wind Advisory alert for this afternoon and evening – SW winds 25 to 30 mph, possibly gusting to 50 mph. Otherwise, the forecast says it’ll be rainy,- high in the low 50s. Sunrise is at 7:30 am; sunset at 7:09 pm. Nine days until spring!
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes to the 3-boat schedule.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes. (Note that buses usually traveling the NB 1st Avenue S. Bridge are using the South Park Bridge, but no missed stops, Metro told us.)
MORE SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
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.
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!
By Macey Wurm
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
On Thursday (March 12), the 2026 Washington State legislative session will adjourn under the state Constitution. With this deadline rapidly approaching, we are providing another update on how bills for which the primary sponsors are your 34th District legislators – State Senator Emily Alvarado, State House Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, State House Rep. Brianna Thomas – have fared since our last update two weeks ago.
Since then, another two major deadlines have passed: the last day to read in-committee reports from House fiscal committees and Senate Ways and Means and Transportation committees was Mar. 2, and the last day to consider bills in the opposite house – with some exceptions- was last Friday, March 6. Each bill number links to its page on the WA Legislature site with details, bill reports, and ways to comment.
GOVERNOR SIGNED:
The following bill has been signed into law by Governor Ferguson, and will take effect July 2027:
HB 2355 – Rep. Thomas
Creates labor protections for domestic workers including minimum wage and overtime requirements. Allows domestic workers to bring a private cause of action under the Washington Law Against Discrimination in some instances.
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR:
Bills that have been delivered to the Governor have passed both chambers, House and Senate, and have passed any concurrence, dispute, or conference committees. These committees come about if the bill is amended in the second chamber, which then requires the initial chamber to concur with the new amendments. After this, the bill is considered to have passed the Legislature. The bill is then signed by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, before it is sent to the Governor. The bills below have reached this point:
HB 2367 – Rep. Fitzgibbon
Exempts coal facility emissions occurring before Jan. 1, 2026 from the Cap-and-INvest Program, rather than all emissions. Gets rid of limitations on state agencies to impose emission performance standards on a coal facility as of Dec. 31, 2025. Repeals sales and tax exemptions for coal purchased or used at a coal facility.
HB 2303 – Rep. Thomas
Prohibiting employers from microchipping employees.
Governor Ferguson may decide to sign, partially veto, or completely veto a bill. If the governor does not take action within 5 days – if the bill is delivered while the legislature is still in session, or within 20 days – if it has adjourned, the bill automatically acts as if it were signed.
PASSED OPPOSITE CHAMBER: Some bills have passed the opposite chamber, but are not yet considered to have passed the Legislature – the step before being placed on the Governor’s desk. These bills have either not yet been signed by House and Senate leaders, or the opposite house has not yet concurred with new amendments:
HB 2215 – Rep. Fitzgibbon
Reduces emissions threshold determining covered entity status and compliance obligation in the Cap-and-Invest Program for certain fuel suppliers. Requires them to report emissions to the Department of Ecology. Prohibits state from awarding a procurement contract to certain fuel suppliers, with some exceptions.
HB 2251 – Rep. Fitzgibbon
Repeals three of the Climate Commitment Act funding accounts and replaces them with the Climate Commitment Act Operating Account and the Climate Commitment Act Capital Account. Makes changes to the use of CCA funding and distribution of revenue.
SB 6026 – Sen. Alvarado
Certain local governments must include residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones. Prohibits requirement for groundfloor commercial and mixed-use in these zones– subject to exceptions. Prohibits local governments from imposing ground floor commercial and mixed-use requirements on subsidized affordable housing.
SB 5911 – Sen. Alvarado
Prohibits the Department of Children, Youth, and Families from applying funds for or on behalf of a person in extended foster care as a reimbursement for the cost of care. Strengthening the financial stability of persons in the care of DCYF.
SB 6027 – Sen. Alvarado
Changes the allowable uses for local sales and use tax for housing and related services. Changes the eligible uses of funding in the Affordable Housing for All Account. Updates the definition of emergency housing for property tax exemptions for low-income persons or victims of domestic violence.
MISSED MARCH 6 DEADLINE: Some bills missed the opposite house cutoff that occurred last Friday, March 6. This cutoff was the last day for bills to be considered in the opposite house, barring some exceptions including budgets and matters necessary to implement budgets:
HB 2123 – Rep. Fitzgibbon
Candidates, campaigns, sponsors of electioneering communication or political advertising must confirm the absence of foreign national influence through a certificate, when the value of the contribution totals more than $6,000.
SB 5500 – Sen. Alvarado
Asserts that a DCFY biennial report that includes a market rate survey also includes a current cost of quality childcare study and a cost of quality childcare study defined by the early educator design team.
SB 5647 – Sen. Alvarado
The real estate excise tax exemption for self-help housing would include qualified affordable housing.
SB 5993 – Sen. Alvarado
Lowering the interest rate for medical debt. Prohibits interest from being charged, and requires a refund for interest paid for medical debt in certain circumstances.
SB 5496 – Sen. Alvarado
Limits excessive home buying by certain entities including those with interest in more than 100 single family residences, with some exceptions.
WHAT’S NEXT: This legislative session will officially adjourn on Thursday. This year is the second year of the Legislative biennium, meaning that bills that didn’t pass will have to be completely reintroduced next year under new bill numbers for the 2027-2028 session, if their sponsors want to try again.
Just announced tonight by WSDOT – the repair closure of the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge won’t end tomorrow night after all:
The timeline for crews to complete temporary emergency repairs of the northbound State Route 99 First Avenue South bridge has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 13.
Washington State Department of Transportation bridge maintenance crews have been working to modify existing grated panels and install steel plates over the cracked grates to restore safe vehicle access across all lanes since the full closure began on Monday morning, March 9.
(WSDOT photo)
Damage is more extensive than inspectors initially thought and the work to realign the area where the two spans of the bridge meet is very precise and methodical. This area experiences some of the greatest stress on the bridge as vehicles travel across it. Carefully adjusting this section of the bridge helps to create a smoother transition and reduces stress where the two spans meet.
As a reminder, this work is intended to immediately stabilize the bridge and reopen all lanes to traffic before the second phase of work begins in mid-to-late April, when contractor crews working for WSDOT will replace the worst of the failing panels before summer. The third phase of this work is a full replacement of the northbound bridge deck and construction is expected in 2027. During its last full inspection, this bridge was rated in fair condition.
After three years at the former Schmitz Park Elementary, Alki Elementary will move into its new building this fall. So what’s next for Schmitz Park (5000 SW Spokane), which housed West Seattle Elementary for a year (during the WSES expansion) before Alki moved in? We asked Seattle Public Schools. Their reply: “Schmitz Park ES will be vacant next year. We are planning to implement some minor preventative maintenance repairs late Fall 2026 through Spring 2027.” This year marks 10 years since Schmitz Park Elementary’s final school year; its program became Genesee Hill Elementary in a then-brand-new building.
(Reader-provided image, KCSO response Friday night)
The 18-year-old shooting suspect who turned out Friday night to be in High Point instead of barricaded inside a North Shorewood house remains jailed today on half a million dollars bail. We reported on the situation as it unfolded that night and obtained court documents today from the suspect’s probable-cause hearing. They say another family member called 911 to report the suspect had shot his brother and said the victim was driving himself to a Burien hospital; King County Sheriff’s Office deputies pulled him over and called medics, who took him to a Seattle hospital. Meantime, the family member told deputies that the suspect shot through a wall with a “long gun” after he and the victim argued, and that’s allegedly what hit him in the abdomen. Deputies believed the suspect was in the house and surrounded it while awaiting a warrant to go in, but as we reported that night, the court documents note that he called them to say he was miles away, near High Point Neighborhood House, and wanted to turn himself in. (How he got there and why he went there, the document narrative doesn’t say.) Back at the scene, deputies say, they found “a long gun that looks like an AR-15, .22 cal” outside the house and three .22 casings inside the house. So far as we can find online, the suspect has no record; the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office expects to get the case by tomorrow for a charging decision.
As previewed here last night, Mayor Katie Wilson has gone public with her proposal for the Seattle Public Library levy’s renewal/expansion, which she wants to send to voters on the August primary ballot. At $410 million over seven years, it’s almost double the $219 million levy that’s expired, which in turn had almost doubled the $123 million levy it followed. From the announcement today:
… The proposed 2026 replacement levy would further critical funding for The Seattle Public Library over seven years, from 2027 through 2033. It would replace the expiring $219.1 million 2019 Library Levy, which currently accounts for one-third of the Library’s total budget.
“Seattle is a city of readers. From toddlers discovering their first stories to seniors finding connection and lifelong learning, our libraries belong to everyone,” said Mayor Katie B. Wilson. “Investing in our libraries means investing in every community member, and in the shared public spaces that help our city learn, grow, imagine, and thrive together.”
If voters approve the 2026 Library Levy, it will invest in access, programming, collections, building maintenance, and technology and online services across Seattle’s library system. Key investments include:
-Open hours at all 27 neighborhood branches
-More physical, e-book and audiobooks for readers of every age
-Expanded technology and online services to support learning, job access, and connection
-Building maintenance and capital improvements to care for library spaces citywide
-Additional facility and janitorial resources to keep our libraries safer, cleaner and more welcoming for everyone“We thank Mayor Wilson for putting forward a levy proposal that reflects community needs and interests and invests in Library open hours, collections, programs, buildings, and technology,” said Chief Librarian Tom Fay. “We look forward to working in partnership with Mayor Wilson and City councilmembers through a public process that will ensure this package is something all Seattle residents can be proud to support in August.”
The proposed 2026 Library Levy proposal will be reviewed by a select committee of the Seattle City Council, which will be chaired by Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) … If the updated package is approved by Council, it will go to a final vote of the people on the August 4, 2026 ballot. Learn more about the proposal at spl.org/2026Levy
The proposal is under the title “Read. Grow. Belong.” Our area has four SPL branches – south to north, they are Southwest (9010 35th SW), High Point (3411 SW Raymond), Delridge (5423 Delridge Way SW), and West Seattle (2306 42nd SW).
By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor
Whether you agree with their view of upcoming city upzoning or not, residents of one West Seattle neighborhood have advice for you: Find out what’s planned for where you live – don’t assume someone would have contacted you directly to let you know about changes.
The next round of upzoning involves what’s called the Centers and Corridors legislation, which the City Council will consider when it resumes meeting as the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan – next meeting 2 pm Thursday, March 19, with its first of two standalone public hearings set for 9:30 am April 6. The focuses include the areas that will become housing/business hubs known as Neighborhood Centers and areas that are considered “transit corridors”; the city says the legislation is meant to:
… implement the vision in the One Seattle Plan by increasing our capacity to build apartments and condos more widely in areas with access to transit, shops, and services. This legislation would rezone land in newly designated Neighborhood Centers, in new and expanded Urban Centers, and along frequent transit corridors.
That’s the map included in a city report on the proposals, which we wrote about after the city released them in January. That story led residents of 39th SW north of Morgan in upper Morgan Junction [map] to look into what was planned for their street – using the city’s interactive map.
They discovered, Scott Roberts told us, a dramatic contrast between their side of 39th remaining Neighborhood Residential, and what the other side of their street would be zoned for, Lowrise 2. He provided these before and (potentially) after views to demonstrate what he called an “abrupt zoning edge”:
We talked with him and neighbors along their street recently, after one of those neighbors contacted WSB. Their blocks of 39th have many long-time residents; Roberts and his wife have been there 26 years; another neighbor who joined the conversation has been there 29 years; yet another has lived there more than 80 years. (Some newcomers too; yet another told us they’ve lived there three years.) The neighbors have dinners and take trips together and consider each other family. “We’ve put our hearts and souls into this neighborhood,” Roberts says, expecting to live in their 1912-built home for the rest of their lives.
They also expected it would remain a quiet, not-so-dense neighborhood. And they think the proposed zoning change on the west side of the street is based on a mistaken view of how the area fits into the future vision.
They say their street, a long stretch of 39th SW between Holly and Juneau, doesn’t qualify as a “corridor”; it’s just east of Fauntleroy, but buses don’t run there. The closest bus route is the 128 on the SW Morgan hill at the south end of their street. Roberts has done copious research; he and neighbors commented when the proposal was reviewed by the city Planning Commission last month. He’s contacted multiple city offices; so far, he’s heard back from Brennon Staley with the Office of Planning and Community Development, plus an offer to chat with District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka during his in-district “office hours.”
In correspondence with Staley, Roberts noted it’s not just about height but also about other factors including a 50 percent reduction in required setback in Lowrise 2 – five feet, compared to ten feet for NR – compared to Neighborhood Residential, plus what he describes as “predatory developer pressure,” with property owners already being besieged by builders wanting to buy their homes, even before the rezoning is approved.
Staley’s replies included that the zoning difference was “fairly minor,” with four-story “stacked flats” actually allowable in both zones, plus the observation that the street is 60 feet wide, which he suggested provides “significant separation.”
If the zoning difference is “fairly minor,” Roberts countered to Staley via email, then why rezone at all?” What was “single-family” has already been upzoned, on this block and throughout the city, to at least four units on most if not all parcels, and some neighbors already have added “backyard cottages” (detached accessory dwelling units aka DADUs). Jeff, the 29-year resident, says he’s always been “excited about growth” and even recalled voting for the monorail expansion that once was planned to end at a station half a mile away.
Roberts and his neighbors also say they’re aghast that this change was proposed for their neighborhood – and other changes in other neighborhoods – without direct notification. They’ve been making flyers to circulate. And they’re hoping to convince city leaders to change the plan for their block, as they did with boundaries for some Neighborhood Centers, such as Endolyne before the proposed Centers and Corridors legislation came out.
The ultimate decision is up to the City Council, which starts the review next week and is expected to finalize the Centers and Corridors legislation in July. If you have anything to say about the plan, Roberts and his neighbors note, “Time is of the essence.”
HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Basic info on the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan, and its baseline meeting schedule, can be found here. When individual meeting agendas are set – usually a few days in advice – you’ll find them here. Don’t know how to contact councilmembers? Go here.
(Sunrise photo by Mike Burns)
Here are our event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
FREE PLAYSPACE AT CHURCH OF NAZARENE: Open until noon for little ones and their caregivers. (42nd SW and SW Juneau)
KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN: This weekly event at at Bridge School Cooperative Elementary is happening today, 10 am-noon. (10300 28th SW)
SUPPORT SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE CULINARY STUDENTS: Otter’s Den Food Truck pop-up 10:30 am–12:30 pm – Clock Tower main campus square. (6000 16th SW)
POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.
ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon Tuesdays, lunch meetings at West Seattle Golf Course, today with artist Saya Moriyasu . (4470 35th SW)
CHESS CLUB: All levels welcome to play! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.
OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.
CITY COUNCIL: At 2 pm, the council holds its main weekly meeting. Today’s agenda explains how to comment and/or watch.
WHERE DOES IT GO? Visit High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) between 2 and 4 pm to get practical advice on reducing waste.
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: 3:30 pm baseball jamboree with Chief Sealth IHS, Nathan Hale HS, Cedarcrest HS at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
TILDEN DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 4-8 pm, get food from/at West Wings (2329 California SW) and tell them you’re supporting Tilden School (WSB sponsor) so they’ll get a share of the proceeds!
RESTAURANT POP-UP: Crave is at The Neighborhood, now every Tuesday (6503 California SW), 4-8 pm or until sold out.
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
KINDERGARTEN TOUR: Fairmount Park Elementary (3800 SW Findlay) welcomes prospective kindergarteners and their families tonight, 5-6 pm. No RSVP necessary.
DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.
DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.
FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 6 pm board meeting at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW).
WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS: First of two free concerts this week! 6 pm at Chief Sealth IHS (2600 SW Thistle).
WESTIES RUN CLUB SPECIAL RUN: The club is teaming up with Orca Running Club at 6 pm at Lincoln Park‘s Little League field. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
WEST SEATTLE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS: Monthly gathering, 6 pm at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW; WSB sponsor).
TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.
OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: 6:30 pm Tuesdays at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), come sing with the Boeing Employees Choir, even if you don’t work for Boeing – email in advance to RSVP.
ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: Come see what’s up – and what’s coming up – in the neighborhood, and meet more neighbors! 7 pm at Admiral HUB (4320 SW Hill), with special guests from the city’s CARE Team.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons continue, 7 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), details in our calendar listing.
WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group meditation at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034-A California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has info on registering before you go.
BINGO: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
TRIVIA X 5: Five places where you can play trivia on Tuesdays – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7 pm at Admiral Pub, free, prizes. (2306 California SW) … Trivia at Christos on Alki (2508 Alki SW), 7:15 pm.
If you are organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc., tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
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