West Seattle Blog

06/22/2021

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

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

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

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

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/

04/30/2021

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...

04/08/2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...