West Seattle Blog

06/22/2021

WEST SEATTLE BEACHES: Here's when to see what summer's lowest low tide reveals

Summer's lowest tide this week: https://westseattleblog.com/2021/06/west-seattle-beaches-heres-when-to-see-what-summers-lowest-low-tide-reveals/

(Photo by Gill Loring, from May's low-low tides) Another round of low-low tides is coming up in the next week, including this summer's lowest low tide (minus 4 feet) on Friday. Here's what's happening, plus how to get expert advice for your viewing (most important advice is simple - please tread lig...

06/12/2021

WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 12 options

ICYMI early today on WSB - the Saturday list: https://westseattleblog.com/2021/06/west-seattle-saturday-12-options/

(Ever-evolving display at Lincoln Park, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O'Connor) So much happening today/tonight! Here's our list: LITTLE FREE PANTRY & FOOD DRIVE: You're invited! Please join local Girl Scout Troop 45180 for their Little Free Pantry Grand Opening and Food Drive Saturday June 12, 10:0...

06/09/2021

FOLLOWUP: Terminal 5's big new cranes expected to arrive Sunday

They're almost here: https://westseattleblog.com/2021/06/followup-terminal-5s-big-new-cranes-expected-to-arrive-sunday/

(From NWSA page tracking the crane's voyage) Want to watch the four big new cranes for Terminal 5 arrive off West Seattle? The Port of Seattle says they are expected here this Sunday, three weeks after leaving China. They are super-post-Panamax cranes, 316 feet tall with 240-foot outreach booms, so....

05/24/2021

WEEK AHEAD: Low-low tides return Tuesday

Low-low tide alert! https://westseattleblog.com/2021/05/week-ahead-low-low-tides-return-tuesday/

(Sea cucumber, photographed last month by Eva Skold Westerlind) Tread extra-lightly on local beaches starting Tuesday - sea creatures like that might be exposed as this week's full moon brings the next wave of what we refer to as

05/15/2021

Vaccination pop-ups, benefit sales, 'Instruments of Change,' movie talk, much more for your West Seattle Saturday

Many options today: https://westseattleblog.com/2021/05/vaccination-pop-ups-benefit-sales-instruments-of-change-much-more-for-your-west-seattle-saturday/

(Friday photo by Marc Milrod) Another sunny day, with a lot going on! TRAFFIC ALERT: Sidewalk work is planned on the west side of West Marginal Way, north of the Duwamish Longhouse, 8 am-3 pm. HIGH POINT VACCINATION POP-UP: At Neighborhood House High Point (6400 Sylvan Way SW) with Pliable, 8 am sta...

05/12/2021

2ND UPDATE: Low bridge has reopened.

UPDATE: West Marginal has reopened.

EARLIER: Big traffic trouble right now - low bridge has been out of service all night, West Marginal has a major crash. Updating on WSB.

05/06/2021

Thistle will be closed at the scene for a while (about a block west of the city vax hub) because of this investigation. https://westseattleblog.com/2021/05/rescue-extrication-at-30th-thistle/

05/04/2021

HAPPENING NOW: Governor says reopening plan is on 'pause,' so King County stays in Phase 3

Staying in Phase 3: https://westseattleblog.com/2021/05/happening-now-governor-says-reopening-plan-is-on-pause-king-county-stays-in-phase-3/

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05/04/2021

HAPPENING NOW: Governor says reopening plan is on 'pause,' so King County stays in Phase 3

Staying in Phase 3: https://westseattleblog.com/2021/05/happening-now-governor-says-reopening-plan-is-on-pause-king-county-stays-in-phase-3/

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04/30/2021

VACCINATION: City's West Seattle hub now open to all walk-ups, appointments not required. Also - an evening opportunity

2 updates for the city-run West Seattle vaccination hub - https://westseattleblog.com/2021/04/vaccination-citys-west-seattle-hub-now-open-to-all-walk-ups-appointments-not-required/

12:10 PM: Thanks for the tips! We've confirmed with the mayor's office that the West Seattle vaccination hub is now open to ALL walk-ups, not just a certain age (aside from the 16+ minimum). Spokesperson Kelsey Nyland tells WSB that appointments are still advised to guarantee your shot (first or sec...

04/25/2021

HAPPENING NOW: Return of the Recycle Roundup!

Happening until 3 pm! https://westseattleblog.com/2021/04/happening-now-return-of-the-recycle-roundup/

After an initial rush - 100 visitors in the first half-hour - we got to the Fauntleroy Church Recycle Roundup during a semi-break in the action, Organizers told us people were already waiting before it began at 9 am! 1 Green Planet brings multiple trucks and containers to the free dropoff event in t...

04/19/2021

Happy trails to Jeb the miniature horse, who's about to leave West Seattle

Jeb will be missed. https://westseattleblog.com/2021/04/happy-trails-to-jeb-the-miniature-horse-whos-about-to-leave-west-seattle/

By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor One of West Seattle's best-known residents is leaving. It's not because of the bridge closure. It's not because of the pandemic. It's ... the grass. Jeb the miniature horse has lived at an Admiral home, adjacent to a public street-end greenbelt, for more than...

04/09/2021

FOLLOWUP: Seattle Public Schools plans in-person graduations for Class of 2021

Local students had launched a petition drive to make this happen. https://westseattleblog.com/2021/04/followup-seattle-public-schools-plans-in-person-graduations-for-class-of-2021/

(WSB photo from 2019 Chief Sealth IHS commencement ceremony) Two weeks ago, we reported that Seattle Public Schools was close to a decision on whether to have in-person graduation ceremonies this year. We checked back with district spokesperson Tim Robinson, who replied with this statement from the....

04/08/2021

WEST SEATTLE LOW BRIDGE: Here's how access is about to expand

Changes: https://westseattleblog.com/2021/04/west-seattle-low-bridge-heres-how-access-is-about-to-expand/

(File photo) By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor The rules for who gets to drive on the West Seattle low bridge, and when, are changing. SDOT is announcing the new access rules at today's West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force meeting (watch here). We and other media got a pre-meeting briefin...

04/08/2021

WEST SEATTLE LOW BRIDGE: Here's how access is about to expand

Changes: https://westseattleblog.com/2021/04/west-seattle-low-bridge-heres-how-access-is-about-to-expand/

(File photo) By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor The rules for who gets to drive on the West Seattle low bridge, and when, are changing. SDOT is announcing the new access rules at today's West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force meeting (watch here). We and other media got a pre-meeting briefin...

04/04/2021

UPDATE: Big Seattle Fire response at 3295 SW Avalon Way

Roof fire at 35th/Avalon. Avoid the area. We are updating at https://westseattleblog.com/2021/04/fire-in-building-response-at-3295-sw-avalon-way/

Big Seattle Fire response heading for 3295 SW Avalon Way. That's a mixed-use building on the southeast corner of 35th/Avalon. SFD says the fire's on the roof. Updates to come.

04/02/2021

TRAFFIC ALERT: Deadly crash on Beach Drive

Beach Drive is closed at Me-Kwa-Mooks because of a deadly crash. https://westseattleblog.com/2021/04/traffic-alert-crash-on-beach-drive/

3:59 PM: Beach Drive is blocked just south of Me-Kwa-Mooks because of a crash investigation. And that's why a helicopter is in the area. Details to come. 4:02 PM: We have learned at the scene that tbe crash killed a motorcycle rider. The SPD Traffic Collision Investigation Squad is on this way; Beac...

03/29/2021

BIZNOTE: Yes, Sunfish Seafood on Alki WILL reopen

Soon! https://westseattleblog.com/2021/03/biznote-yes-sunfish-seafood-on-alki-will-reopen/

So many have asked - via email, text, even in the WSB Community Forums - and now we have an answer: Yes, Sunfish Seafood - the fish-and-chips-and-more restaurant at 2800 Alki SW - WILL reopen. While Sunfish fans are used to its annual vacation closure, for example, this shutdown has been longer, so....

03/26/2021

UPDATE: Sky sight seen from West Seattle, explained

You see that too? Here's the explanation: https://westseattleblog.com/2021/03/sky-sights-seen-from-west-seattle/

Anyone else catch this tonight? Seen from Genesee Hill in West Seattle at 9PM or so. pic.twitter.com/uBvDzgvbqy— Chris () March 26, 2021 9:19 PM: Did you see that too? Chris tweeted the video, and we've had multiple messages from people who saw those lights ...

03/25/2021

West Seattle Transportation Coalition, WestSide Baby, more for your Thursday

Here's what's happening today/tonight. https://westseattleblog.com/2021/03/west-seattle-transportation-coalition-westside-baby-more-for-your-thursday/

(Alki photo by Theresa Arbow-O'Connor) Many ways to connect with your community this afternoon/evening: STUDENT HEALTH EVENT: The Teen Health Center at West Seattle High School welcomes all SPS students to an event today focusing on meningococcal vaccination - our preview includes info on calling, t...

03/20/2021

Dropoff recycling/shredding, equinox sunset with Alice, and much more for spring's first West Seattle Saturday

The Saturday list! https://westseattleblog.com/2021/03/dropoff-recycling-shredding-equinox-sunset-with-alice-and-much-more-for-springs-first-west-seattle-saturday/

(Photo by Machel Spence) Spring is here, as of very early morning - and we have a busy list for today: RECYCLE/REUSE/SHREDDING EVENT: 9 am-noon, the big dropoff event in the north parking lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) is on! Free. Masks required. The official page on the c...

03/20/2021

2 chances to recycle what you can't put out at the curb

One tomorrow, one next month! https://westseattleblog.com/2021/03/2-chances-to-recycle-what-you-cant-put-out-at-the-curb/

Now there are TWO upcoming chances for dropoff electronics-and-more recycling in West Seattle: (WSB photo, September 2020) SATURDAY: We've told you about this one several times already - now it's already here! The West Seattle Junction Association and Chamber of Commerce are presenting a spring recy...

03/17/2021

SCHOOLS: District, teachers' union announce a deal for some in-person learning, but have more talking to do

4 days after the governor's "reopen schools" mandate - a Seattle deal, though not everything's settled yet. https://westseattleblog.com/2021/03/schools-district-teachers-union-announce-a-deal-for-some-in-person-learning/

Just in, a joint announcement from Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association, saying they've made a deal to get some students back into the classroom, four days after Gov. Inslee announced he would order schools to offer some in-person learning: Throughout our joint response to th...

03/13/2021

WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: Traffic alerts, Destination Delridge, more!

The List for today/tonight, if you haven't already seen it on WSB - got an event coming up? Email us! https://westseattleblog.com/2021/03/west-seattle-saturday-traffic-alerts-destination-delridge-more/

(View from Westcrest Park, photographed by Gill Loring) Welcome to the last weekend of winter - by this time next Saturday, spring will have officially begun, Here's what you should know about the rest of today: TRAFFIC ALERTS: Two for today - lane closures on the southbound 1st Avenue South Bridge....

03/10/2021

West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force meeting, and what else is up for your Wednesday

Today's list: https://westseattleblog.com/2021/03/west-seattle-bridge-community-task-force-meeting-and-what-else-is-up-for-your-wednesday/

(Photo by Machel Spence) Here's what's happening in the hours ahead: WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE UPDATES: At noon online, the West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force meets, with updates on bridge-repair planning, low-bridge access, and more. Here's the agenda; here's where to watch. SEATTLE SCHOOL BOARD: 3...

03/09/2021

Here's what's happening for the rest of your West Seattle Tuesday!

Today's list! https://westseattleblog.com/2021/03/whats-up-for-the-rest-of-your-west-seattle-tuesday-7

(Photo by Leslie Allen - someone adorned Luna Girls on Alki with flowers last weekend) Checking the calendar for the rest of your Tuesday: SSC SPEAKER SERIES: 1-2 pm online, South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) faculty present the first installment of the

03/06/2021

WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: March's first weekend begins

Here's what's up. https://westseattleblog.com/2021/03/west-seattle-saturday-marchs-1st-weekend/

(Thursday sunrise, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O'Connor) Welcome to the first weekend of March! TRAFFIC ALERT - 1ST AVE. S. BRIDGE: The first overnight closure should be over by now, but again tonight, the southbound 1st Avenue South Bridge is supposed to close 9 pm-6 am. The West Seattle low brid...

02/25/2021

FOLLOWUP: New, shorter schedule for southbound 1st Avenue South Bridge work

Changes! https://westseattleblog.com/2021/02/followup-new-shorter-schedule-for-southbound-1st-avenue-south-bridge-work

(Reader photo from WSB files; southbound span is in background) Just in from the state Department of Transportation: A new, shorter schedule for the upcoming work on the southbound 1st Avenue South Bridge, starting later and ending earlier than announced last week. The work to repair bearing pads (a...

02/17/2021

UPDATE: Target will remain closed until Thursday morning. We're checking on other adjacent businesses.

EARLIER: Updating the story we've been covering all morning - big police response at Westwood Village including SWAT ends in arrest. https://westseattleblog.com/2021/02/about-the-big-police-response-at-westwood-village/

02/15/2021

UPDATE: No garbage/recycling pickup Monday

Decision's finally in - no trash/recycling pickup today. And that will slide the rest of the week. https://westseattleblog.com/2021/02/garbage-recycling-pickup-monday-awaiting-the-decision/

(Near 35th/Henderson, photographed by Mary Burki) 8:59 PM SUNDAY: Biggest question of the night: Will there be garbage/recycling pickup tomorrow? The Seattle Public Utilities update we included in afternoon coverage remains the newest information: If there is still snow and/or ice on the ground Mond...

02/13/2021

WEST SEATTLE SNOW: What's in the newest forecast, how the city's preparing for possible 'snownami,' and evening updates

Snow coverage under way on WSB! https://westseattleblog.com/2021/02/west-seattle-snow-whats-in-the-newest-forecast-and-how-the-citys-preparing-for-possible-snownami/

(SNOW INFO: Metro buses on snow routes ... traffic cams ... map of what's been plowed ... plowing-priority map) (Fauntleroy Park photo by John Skerratt) 6:08 PM: As Thursday's half-inch-or-so snowfall lingered throughout the day, city departments continued preparing for what's to come. The mayor sai...

02/11/2021

WEATHER UPDATES: Winter Storm Watch, preparations, shelter ...

Are you ready? https://westseattleblog.com/2021/02/weather-updates-forecast-preparations-shelter/

5:39 PM: No formal alert for our area so far, but the National Weather Service is still saying we're likely to see snow in the days ahead - maybe flurries tonight, more likely an accumulation of up to half a foot starting Friday night. As usually happens when a forecast of serious snow is looming, t...

02/09/2021

FOLLOWUP: Bicycle lane? More or less street parking? Why any change at all? Here's a closer look at West Marginal Way options

Our followup on changes proposed for West Marginal Way south of the bridge: https://westseattleblog.com/2021/02/followup-bicycle-lane-more-or-less-street-parking-why-any-change-at-all-heres-a-closer-look-at-west-marginal-way-options/

By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor Only one thing's for sure about southbound West Marginal Way between the bridge and the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse: As it passes under the bridge, it will remain one lane. Beyond that, a variety of options are on the table for that stretch of the street, as SDO...

01/29/2021

Seattle Police Dept. on Twitter

UPDATE: The child has been found safe with a family member.

EARLIER: Police have finally just now put out this bulletin about the missing child we've been covering on WSB .

“Missing: Tyrique Galloway 9 years old. Last seen in the 6700 block of 21 Ave SW. Unknown clothing. Please call 911 if seen.”

01/19/2021

BIZNOTE: Ezell's Famous Chicken eyeing West Seattle site, permit records show

ICYMI on WSB earlier - Intriguing news for fried-chicken fans: https://westseattleblog.com/2021/01/biznote-ezells-famous-chicken-eyeing-west-seattle-site-permit-records-show/

The AT&T store site at California/Fauntleroy has been up for lease for nine months, according to the Commercial MLS website (the store's still open). Now, city records suggest a new tenant has been found - Ezell's Famous Chicken, the Seattle-based fried-chicken chain with a national reputation. The....

01/13/2021

WEST SEATTLE WINDSTORM: Power outages affecting thousands of customers

Covering the big wind & big outages on WSB: https://westseattleblog.com/2021/01/west-seattle-windstorm-power-outage-reports/

11:58 PM: The wind started kicking up in a big way a short time ago, and now we're getting the first power-outage reports. So far we're hearing from the north part of the peninsula - Alki, north of The Junction, North Delridge, Fairmount ...4,391 homes/businesses per the Seattle City Light map. 12:0...

01/13/2021

WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Wind Advisory alert for tonight

Late-breaking weather alert. https://westseattleblog.com/2021/01/west-seattle-weather-wind-advisory-alert-for-tonight/

Thanks to for the tip - the National Weather Service decided tonight to issue a Wind Advisory alert, 10 pm tonight through 6 am tomorrow. The alert warns of

01/11/2021

FOLLOWUP: 1st Avenue South Bridge work now expected to start in February

The SB 1st Avenue South Bridge work won't start before next month. https://westseattleblog.com/2021/01/followup-1st-avenue-south-bridge-work-now-expected-to-start-in-february/

(File photo - southbound span is the one in the background) Just last Wednesday, we checked in with WSDOT to ask about the schedule for the work that will close part of the southbound span of the 1st Avenue South Bridge (first reported here in October). Spokesperson Tom Pearce told us at the time th...

01/08/2021

UNSOLVED MURDER: 10 years after Kaari Higgins was killed in Fauntlee Hills, daughter hopes 'somebody knows something'

Maybe you can help solve this: https://westseattleblog.com/2021/01/unsolved-murder-10-years-after-kaari-higgins-was-killed-in-fauntlee-hills-daughter-hopes-somebody-knows-something/

Kaari Higgins died 10 years ago today, the victim of one of West Seattle's unsolved murders. One of her two children, now a grown woman, continues trying to find justice for her mom. Lindsay Higgins asked that we publish her plea: Kaari Higgins was found brutally beaten in her Fauntlee Hills home on...

12/29/2020

West Seattle low-bridge camera ticketing starts January 11th

The date is set: https://westseattleblog.com/2020/12/west-seattle-low-bridge-camera-ticketing-starts-january-11th/

(WSB photo) The date is set for the city to start using the new enforcement cameras on the West Seattle low bridge: Monday, January 11th - just under two weeks away. Starting that day, SDOT says, unauthorized low-bridge use will put you at risk of a $75 ticket. No grace period needed because this is...