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UPDATE: Search goes after traffic stop at 28th/102nd
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Ten:17 AM: Thanks for the peak about a King County Sheriff’s Office search – with Seattle Police assisting, as our photo shows – along 26th 28th SW a few blocks south of Roxbury. A deputy tells us that they pulled over a driver for a traffic stop (at 28th/102nd) and she got out and ran, so they’re attempting to find her. As for why she was pulled over – we’re still attempting to find that out.
Ten:33 AM: A K-9 is continuing to assist with the search; per scanner traffic, the car will be impounded.
WEST SEATTLE LABOR DAY 2017: What you need to know
September Four, two thousand seventeen 6:03 am
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(Thanks to David Hutchinson for the photo sequence of a bald eagle fishing at Weather See Park recently)
No traffic report this morning (check cameras here) because of the holiday – but before we get to the day’s events, here’s what you need to know about transit/transportation:
WATER TAXI: West Seattle runs on its Sunday schedule; Vashon is not running.
Here’s open/closed info for the holiday:
WADING POOL & SPRAYPARK: Last day of the season – Lincoln Park wading pool and Highland Park spraypark are both open eleven am-8 pm.
From our calendar:
SEATTLE LABOR Rail/POKER RUN: Join City Councilmember Lisa Herbold on a motorcycle rail and “poker run” celebrating the history of the labor movement and benefiting the Labor Archives of Washington – starts at Chelan Café in West Seattle at nine am, with registration kicking off at eight am – utter details in our preview. All riders welcome, any size motorcycle or scooter. (3527 Chelan SW)
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND OPEN HOUSE: nine am-noon pancake breakfast, noon-3 pm open house at the freshly renovated Disabled American Veterans hall in North Delridge – details in our preview. (4857 Delridge Way SW)
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT FOR CHARITY: Noon at The Bridge, play cornhole for prizes, with entry fees benefiting Shamrock Charities. (California/Graham)
FINAL DAY FOR ALKI LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary‘s final day this year to host free tours of the historic lighthouse is today. 1-4 pm – be there by Trio:40 pm to be sure you get in. (3201 Alki SW)
And in case you missed it – looking ahead to the rest of the week:
Very first DAY OF SCHOOL: Most local schools that haven’t already began classes will do so tomorrow or Wednesday. Here’s the list.
Have a excellent Labor Day! If there’s violating news, best way to peak us is text/voice at 206-293-6302, 24/7 – thank you!
FOLLOWUP: What’s next for Delridge Grocery Cooperative after this week’s ‘town hall’
September Trio, two thousand seventeen 9:54 pm
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As Delridge grows and switches, one thing has remained the same: Its lack of a grocery store.
What is now the Delridge Grocery Cooperative has been working on that for years. And its board members were heartened to see the latest sign of interest – a total room at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center for the co-op’s “town hall” this past Wednesday.
As noted in our preview published two nights earlier, the centerpiece of the meeting was the unveiling of the Delridge Grocery Co-op “market explore,” professionally conducted research that had to be done before they apply again for the loan that’s needed to get the store open in its long-reserved space at five thousand four hundred forty four Delridge Way SW.
There to hear about it, and ask questions, was a roomful of people from longtime co-op members to former board members to current board members, even freshly interested neighbors telling they “just want to help.”
And it will take all that help, and more, to make the desire of a store finish coming true. “When we cut the ribbon, I’m railing in on a white pony,” joked Delridge Grocery board president Andrea Wilmot.
Here’s what was reported, asked, and answered during the hour-plus-long meeting:
WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: ‘Warmth Advisory’ alert for Monday, Tuesday
September Three, two thousand seventeen 6:43 pm
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6:43 PM: Yes, we know sunspots don’t truly affect Earth weather, but the photo David Hutchinson sent today still seemed a fitting picture to go with news of a weather alert for the next two days. The National Weather Service has issued a “Fever Advisory” for noon Monday through ten pm Tuesday, telling the high temperature both days could get into the mid-90s. The forecast for both days also mentions “areas of smoke.”
P.S. Back to the sunspots – David points us to spaceweather.com for the explanation.
7:59 PM: Tonight brought a gorgeous sunset – James Bratsanos captured the color:
8:39 AM: And from the next generation of photos in James’s family, Ellie Bratsanos took this one:
READER REPORT: The case of the white Kia, in chunks
September Trio, two thousand seventeen Four:53 pm
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| Arbor Heights | Crime | West Seattle news
Very first Lorraine in Arbor Heights sent that photo, reporting, “Kia car fetish mask on lawn, just west of California SW and SW 98th, after noisy scraping and crash noises early this morning.” We asked for a larger version before publishing, and that came in this afternoon with an update: “The rest of the downright stripped Kia car, sans engine, was dumped a duo blocks down the hill on 44th Ave SW, and the police have already taken activity.”
GET READY! Three weeks until fall Recycle Roundup at Fauntleroy Church
September Trio, two thousand seventeen 1:59 pm
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| Environment | Fauntleroy | West Seattle news
Got a little spare time this holiday weekend? See if you have anything to drop off at the upcoming fall edition of Fauntleroy Church‘s legendary Recycle Roundup. Above (or here, in PDF), you can see the list of what 1 Green Planet will (and won’t) be accepting this time around. When the big day arrives (Sunday, September 24th), just walk/rail/drive into the church parking lot at nine thousand one hundred forty California SW, nine am-3 pm, and drop off your item(s). It’s free, tho’ of course the church’s Green Committee will gladly accept donations to help cover their costs for this twice-a-year community event.
UPDATE: Benefit bake sale – and lemonade! – for Hurricane Harvey survivors
September Three, two thousand seventeen 11:47 am
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11:47 AM: ‘Epic!’ is how proud mom Alex describes the fresh-baked-treats-and-lemonade sale that her daughter Ysabel and friends have going right now at the northeast corner of California and Portland in Gatewood [map], raising money to help Hurricane Harvey storm survivors in Texas. The treats, baked with big help from Ysabel’s dad, include Texas-shaped cookies:
Running things when we stopped by were Ysabel, below right, with Quincy at left and Sam in front:
As mentioned in our preview, Ysabel has had benefit bake sales before; her mom’s matching proceeds and family employers will be matching too. The sale is scheduled to go until two pm but that of course is “while supplies last,” so stop by soon if you haven’t already!
Trio:37 PM: This comment has an update, and thanks, from Ysabel’s dad – including the grand total, pre-matches, of $1,249.08!
WEST SEATTLE HOLIDAYS: Application time for Fauntleroy, Junction events
September Trio, two thousand seventeen 11:24 am
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The winter holidays are not that far away, and two holiday events are already inviting you to apply:
FAUNTLEROY FINE ART AND Bounty Display CALL FOR ARTISTS: Just received:
The Fauntleroy Fine Art and Holiday Bounty Display highlights the creativity of fine artists and crafters, working in any medium. Applicants must be a resident of, or have studio space in, West Seattle (Vashon residents are also welcome to apply). Painters, glass artists, printmakers, photographers, sculptors, fiber artists and crafters who exhibit a high level of creativity are encouraged to apply. Apply at www.fauntleroyucc.org/events by September 17th.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR IN THE JUNCTION: Also from the inbox:
Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, November 25, nine AM -4 PM, Alki Masonic Center, four thousand seven hundred thirty six 40th SW. Vendor tables available; early-bird vendor discount until October 1st. Application link: form.jotform.us/72178254467161
If you’re doing early planning for holiday events like these, let us know! [email protected]
West Seattle Sunday: Benefit bake sale; lighthouse tours; more…
September Three, two thousand seventeen 7:25 am
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Good morning! As the holiday weekend proceeds, here are today’s highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
BENEFIT FOR HARVEY SURVIVORS: As previewed here Friday, Ysabel and her family are selling fresh-baked treats and lemonade ten am-2 pm to raise money for Harvey survivors in Texas. Proceeds will be matched, and then some. (California SW & SW Portland, NE corner)
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Every Sunday, year-round – go see what’s fresh, in the street in The Junction, ten am-2 pm. (California SW inbetween Oregon and Alaska)
EX-3.14 BAKERY EQUIPMENT SALE: ten am-4 pm, 2nd day of the two-day equipment/fixtures/etc. sale by the fresh tenants of this White Center space that will become the Brass Knuckle Bistro. (9602 16th SW)
WADING POOL AND SPRAYPARK: Today and tomorrow are your last chances to visit the only West Seattle wading pool still open for the season, Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way), as well as Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), both open eleven am-8 pm.
ALKI LIGHTHOUSE TOURS, FINAL WEEKEND: Second-to-last two thousand seventeen chance today to tour the historic lighthouse, free, with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. 1-4 pm, arrive by Three:40 pm to be in the last group admitted. (3201 Alki SW)
BACK TO SCHOOL: Milestone for Louisa Boren STEM K-8
September Two, two thousand seventeen 9:11 pm
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Over the next few days, we’ll be publishing a multiplicity of back-to-school updates, since most schools will commence classes next week (if they haven’t embarked already – here’s the list we compiled).
Tonight – we’re noting that this year brings a milestone for Louisa Boren STEM K-8: Kicking off with 2017-2018, it’s ultimately a full-fledged K-8, adding the final grade level of middle school. This Seattle Public Schools “option school” opened in fall two thousand twelve as STEM K-5, then three years later not only formally embarked the roll-up to add middle school, but also added Louisa Boren to its name, after the namesake of the building at five thousand nine hundred fifty Delridge Way SW, known as Louisa Boren Junior High School when it opened in 1963. The expansion announcement we published in two thousand fifteen noted, in part:
… It’s fitting that STEM K-8 is located in the Louisa Boren building because Louisa herself loved science, particularly chemistry, botany and astronomy. “Liza” had a love of learning and a natural curiosity about the world.
Louisa Boren’s legacy resumes today. Not only in the city of Seattle and the courageous pioneering spirit she engendered, but also in her hard work supporting the women’s suffrage movement and her advocacy for Chinese workers lodging in the area. …
Speaking of the building, one issue remains unresolved as the fresh school year commences Wednesday: The district raised the spectre before the end of last year that the school might be moved so that SPS could come back the Boren building to its previous use as an “interim site.” That was the subject of a raucous meeting three months ago; we asked school district spokesperson Tom Redman about a month ago where that stood, and he replied, “We told the June community meeting attendees we would report back with an update in either August or September.” Since August has come and gone without an update, looks like that means we’ll hear something this month.
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COUNTDOWN: Two days until first-ever Westside Job Fair!
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Now that it’s Labor Day, we’re just two days away from the first-ever Westside Job Fair, where more than thirty local employers (listed here) will be waiting to talk to you about working for them here on the peninsula. (Imagine not having to deal with bridge backups!) ten am-1 pm Wednesday (September 6th), the West Seattle Junction Association and West Seattle Chamber of Commerce are presenting the job fair at the Superb American Diner and Bar, four thousand seven hundred fifty two California SW, and we’re proud to be the media sponsor, since we’ve been working for years to help connect local businesses and workers via free job listings. So if you’re looking for work, or thinking about a switch, we’ll see you Wednesday!
September Four, two thousand seventeen Three:59 pm
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Jenni and Todd Watkins were going to spend a little well-deserved time calming today. Instead, they’ve been at their Dutchboy Coffee stand at 16th and Holden in Highland Park all day repairing harm done by burglars early this morning. The burglars took the door off its hinges – and made off with point-of-sale-processing equipment as well as items including two containers of milk. Movie from the SeaMart convenience store next door shows two people approaching the stand just before five am, wearing gloves:
The movie’s been shown to police. If you have any information, you can refer to SPD case number 17-328373. And yes, Dutchboy Coffee will be back open tomorrow, 6:30 am.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Beware of boat on bridge onramp
September Four, two thousand seventeen 1:29 pm
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Thanks to Phil (who also sent the photo) and Lashanna for the tips on this – a mishap involving a boat and trailer along the Avalon/Admiral/etc. onramp to the eastbound West Seattle Bridge. We don’t know the status, as it hasn’t been mentioned in SDOT‘s Twitter traffic reports or on the scanner, but if you’re headed that way, heads-up, just in case.
AUDIO: ten things (most likely more) you didn’t know about Effortless Street Records’ Matt Vaughan
September Four, two thousand seventeen 12:Nineteen pm
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Looking for something to listen to on this holiday? Mike Powell usually podcasts about “activity sports” – but as a longtime West Seattleite, he interviewed one of our area’s most legendary entrepreneurs, Effortless Street Records proprietor Matt Vaughan, who has some never-to-be-forgotten stories to tell – not just about his own achievements, but also family members, from his surf-clothing-inventing grandma to his rock-promoter mom. Mike sent us the interview link; we listened to it last night, and thought you might be interested:
Matt and Mike’s hour-and-a-half discussion includes a little bit about the prospective Effortless Street takeover of the old Corner Pocket space, and a entire lot more – from his time as a teenage rock photographer, opening up across the 30-plus ensuing years of venture.
UPDATE: Search goes after traffic stop at 28th/102nd
September Four, two thousand seventeen Ten:17 am
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Ten:17 AM: Thanks for the peak about a King County Sheriff’s Office search – with Seattle Police assisting, as our photo shows – along 26th 28th SW a few blocks south of Roxbury. A deputy tells us that they pulled over a driver for a traffic stop (at 28th/102nd) and she got out and ran, so they’re attempting to find her. As for why she was pulled over – we’re still attempting to find that out.
Ten:33 AM: A K-9 is continuing to assist with the search; per scanner traffic, the car will be impounded.
WEST SEATTLE LABOR DAY 2017: What you need to know
September Four, two thousand seventeen 6:03 am
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(Thanks to David Hutchinson for the photo sequence of a bald eagle fishing at Weather Observe Park recently)
No traffic report this morning (check cameras here) because of the holiday – but before we get to the day’s events, here’s what you need to know about transit/transportation:
WATER TAXI: West Seattle runs on its Sunday schedule; Vashon is not running.
Here’s open/closed info for the holiday:
WADING POOL & SPRAYPARK: Last day of the season – Lincoln Park wading pool and Highland Park spraypark are both open eleven am-8 pm.
From our calendar:
SEATTLE LABOR Rail/POKER RUN: Join City Councilmember Lisa Herbold on a motorcycle rail and “poker run” celebrating the history of the labor movement and benefiting the Labor Archives of Washington – starts at Chelan Café in West Seattle at nine am, with registration embarking at eight am – total details in our preview. All riders welcome, any size motorcycle or scooter. (3527 Chelan SW)
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND OPEN HOUSE: nine am-noon pancake breakfast, noon-3 pm open house at the freshly renovated Disabled American Veterans hall in North Delridge – details in our preview. (4857 Delridge Way SW)
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT FOR CHARITY: Noon at The Bridge, play cornhole for prizes, with entry fees benefiting Shamrock Charities. (California/Graham)
FINAL DAY FOR ALKI LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary‘s final day this year to host free tours of the historic lighthouse is today. 1-4 pm – be there by Trio:40 pm to be sure you get in. (3201 Alki SW)
And in case you missed it – looking ahead to the rest of the week:
Very first DAY OF SCHOOL: Most local schools that haven’t already commenced classes will do so tomorrow or Wednesday. Here’s the list.
Have a superb Labor Day! If there’s violating news, best way to peak us is text/voice at 206-293-6302, 24/7 – thank you!
FOLLOWUP: What’s next for Delridge Grocery Cooperative after this week’s ‘town hall’
September Trio, two thousand seventeen 9:54 pm
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West Seattle Blog editor
As Delridge grows and switches, one thing has remained the same: Its lack of a grocery store.
What is now the Delridge Grocery Cooperative has been working on that for years. And its board members were heartened to see the latest sign of interest – a utter room at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center for the co-op’s “town hall” this past Wednesday.
As noted in our preview published two nights earlier, the centerpiece of the meeting was the unveiling of the Delridge Grocery Co-op “market probe,” professionally conducted research that had to be done before they apply again for the loan that’s needed to get the store open in its long-reserved space at five thousand four hundred forty four Delridge Way SW.
There to hear about it, and ask questions, was a roomful of people from longtime co-op members to former board members to current board members, even freshly interested neighbors telling they “just want to help.”
And it will take all that help, and more, to make the desire of a store finish coming true. “When we cut the ribbon, I’m railing in on a white pony,” joked Delridge Grocery board president Andrea Wilmot.
Here’s what was reported, asked, and answered during the hour-plus-long meeting:
WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: ‘Fever Advisory’ alert for Monday, Tuesday
September Trio, two thousand seventeen 6:43 pm
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6:43 PM: Yes, we know sunspots don’t truly affect Earth weather, but the photo David Hutchinson sent today still seemed a fitting pic to go with news of a weather alert for the next two days. The National Weather Service has issued a “Warmth Advisory” for noon Monday through ten pm Tuesday, telling the high temperature both days could get into the mid-90s. The forecast for both days also mentions “areas of smoke.”
P.S. Back to the sunspots – David points us to spaceweather.com for the explanation.
7:59 PM: Tonight brought a gorgeous sunset – James Bratsanos captured the color:
8:39 AM: And from the next generation of photos in James’s family, Ellie Bratsanos took this one:
READER REPORT: The case of the white Kia, in chunks
September Three, two thousand seventeen Four:53 pm
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Very first Lorraine in Arbor Heights sent that photo, reporting, “Kia car bondage mask on lawn, just west of California SW and SW 98th, after noisy scraping and crash noises early this morning.” We asked for a larger version before publishing, and that came in this afternoon with an update: “The rest of the totally stripped Kia car, sans engine, was dumped a duo blocks down the hill on 44th Ave SW, and the police have already taken activity.”
GET READY! Three weeks until fall Recycle Roundup at Fauntleroy Church
September Trio, two thousand seventeen 1:59 pm
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| Environment | Fauntleroy | West Seattle news
Got a little spare time this holiday weekend? See if you have anything to drop off at the upcoming fall edition of Fauntleroy Church‘s legendary Recycle Roundup. Above (or here, in PDF), you can see the list of what 1 Green Planet will (and won’t) be accepting this time around. When the big day arrives (Sunday, September 24th), just walk/rail/drive into the church parking lot at nine thousand one hundred forty California SW, nine am-3 pm, and drop off your item(s). It’s free, tho’ of course the church’s Green Committee will gladly accept donations to help cover their costs for this twice-a-year community event.
UPDATE: Benefit bake sale – and lemonade! – for Hurricane Harvey survivors
September Three, two thousand seventeen 11:47 am
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| Gatewood | How to help | West Seattle news
11:47 AM: ‘Epic!’ is how proud mom Alex describes the fresh-baked-treats-and-lemonade sale that her daughter Ysabel and friends have going right now at the northeast corner of California and Portland in Gatewood [map], raising money to help Hurricane Harvey storm survivors in Texas. The treats, baked with big help from Ysabel’s dad, include Texas-shaped cookies:
Running things when we stopped by were Ysabel, below right, with Quincy at left and Sam in front:
As mentioned in our preview, Ysabel has had benefit bake sales before; her mom’s matching proceeds and family employers will be matching too. The sale is scheduled to go until two pm but that of course is “while supplies last,” so stop by soon if you haven’t already!
Three:37 PM: This comment has an update, and thanks, from Ysabel’s dad – including the grand total, pre-matches, of $1,249.08!
WEST SEATTLE HOLIDAYS: Application time for Fauntleroy, Junction events
September Trio, two thousand seventeen 11:24 am
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The winter holidays are not that far away, and two holiday events are already inviting you to apply:
FAUNTLEROY FINE ART AND Bounty Showcase CALL FOR ARTISTS: Just received:
The Fauntleroy Fine Art and Holiday Bounty Demonstrate highlights the creativity of fine artists and crafters, working in any medium. Applicants must be a resident of, or have studio space in, West Seattle (Vashon residents are also welcome to apply). Painters, glass artists, printmakers, photographers, sculptors, fiber artists and crafters who exhibit a high level of creativity are encouraged to apply. Apply at www.fauntleroyucc.org/events by September 17th.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR IN THE JUNCTION: Also from the inbox:
Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, November 25, nine AM -4 PM, Alki Masonic Center, four thousand seven hundred thirty six 40th SW. Vendor tables available; early-bird vendor discount until October 1st. Application link: form.jotform.us/72178254467161
If you’re doing early planning for holiday events like these, let us know! [email protected]
West Seattle Sunday: Benefit bake sale; lighthouse tours; more…
September Three, two thousand seventeen 7:25 am
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Good morning! As the holiday weekend proceeds, here are today’s highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
BENEFIT FOR HARVEY SURVIVORS: As previewed here Friday, Ysabel and her family are selling fresh-baked treats and lemonade ten am-2 pm to raise money for Harvey survivors in Texas. Proceeds will be matched, and then some. (California SW & SW Portland, NE corner)
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Every Sunday, year-round – go see what’s fresh, in the street in The Junction, ten am-2 pm. (California SW inbetween Oregon and Alaska)
EX-3.14 BAKERY EQUIPMENT SALE: ten am-4 pm, 2nd day of the two-day equipment/fixtures/etc. sale by the fresh tenants of this White Center space that will become the Brass Knuckle Bistro. (9602 16th SW)
WADING POOL AND SPRAYPARK: Today and tomorrow are your last chances to visit the only West Seattle wading pool still open for the season, Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way), as well as Highland Park spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), both open eleven am-8 pm.
ALKI LIGHTHOUSE TOURS, FINAL WEEKEND: Second-to-last two thousand seventeen chance today to tour the historic lighthouse, free, with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. 1-4 pm, arrive by Three:40 pm to be in the last group admitted. (3201 Alki SW)
BACK TO SCHOOL: Milestone for Louisa Boren STEM K-8
September Two, two thousand seventeen 9:11 pm
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Over the next few days, we’ll be publishing a diversity of back-to-school updates, since most schools will embark classes next week (if they haven’t embarked already – here’s the list we compiled).
Tonight – we’re noting that this year brings a milestone for Louisa Boren STEM K-8: Kicking off with 2017-2018, it’s ultimately a full-fledged K-8, adding the final grade level of middle school. This Seattle Public Schools “option school” opened in fall two thousand twelve as STEM K-5, then three years later not only formally embarked the roll-up to add middle school, but also added Louisa Boren to its name, after the namesake of the building at five thousand nine hundred fifty Delridge Way SW, known as Louisa Boren Junior High School when it opened in 1963. The expansion announcement we published in two thousand fifteen noted, in part:
… It’s fitting that STEM K-8 is located in the Louisa Boren building because Louisa herself loved science, particularly chemistry, botany and astronomy. “Liza” had a love of learning and a natural curiosity about the world.
Louisa Boren’s legacy proceeds today. Not only in the city of Seattle and the courageous pioneering spirit she engendered, but also in her hard work supporting the women’s suffrage movement and her advocacy for Chinese workers lodging in the area. …
Speaking of the building, one issue remains unresolved as the fresh school year commences Wednesday: The district raised the spectre before the end of last year that the school might be moved so that SPS could come back the Boren building to its previous use as an “interim site.” That was the subject of a raucous meeting three months ago; we asked school district spokesperson Tom Redman about a month ago where that stood, and he replied, “We told the June community meeting attendees we would report back with an update in either August or September.” Since August has come and gone without an update, looks like that means we’ll hear something this month.
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THEY’RE HIRING: Talk with business owners at tomorrow’s Westside Job Fair
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Got your resumés ready? Just hours until the first-ever Westside Job Fair – with 30+ businesses interviewing candidates on the spot. In most cases, you’ll be dealing directly with the decisionmakers – talking to the owners of the businesses that are looking for help. Just showcase up inbetween ten am and one pm at Excellent American Diner and Bar in The Junction (4752 California SW). It’s the first-ever job fair introduced by the West Seattle Junction Association and West Seattle Chamber of Commerce, with co-sponsors including WSB. (Local businesses get free job listings here year-round.) See you there!
September Five, two thousand seventeen 6:44 pm
| How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools
One more reminder: Tomorrow morning, you’re invited to help West Seattle Elementary students get the school year off to a spirited commence by being part of the “Be There” rally. Last year, the very first one at WSES, more than one hundred boys and women showcased up to cheer for the students as they arrived. WSES and rally co-sponsor West Seattle & Fauntleroy YMCA (WSB sponsor) hope to see even more tomorrow. Utter details are in our original report from two weeks ago; the basics are – be at the school (6760 34th SW) seven am-8 am; come “dressed for success … to permit students to see mirror pics of themselves and combat any internalized biases hurting to themselves.” And also consider signing up, if you can, to volunteer during the school year for the “Classic Fellows & Ladies of West Seattle Elementary” empowerment program (that’s explained in our original announcement too).
BACK TO SCHOOL: West Seattle High School roof project status
September Five, two thousand seventeen Four:48 pm
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With Seattle Public Schools kicking off classes tomorrow, a reader e-mailed us, wondering about the status of the West Seattle High School re-roofing project, which was supposed to be done before summer’s end. So we went over to WSHS to ask about it. Principal Brian Vance told us the district’s fresh estimated completion date is “end of October.” But he also says the work isn’t expected to affect classes or other school operations – part of the courtyard is fenced off, so that means a little less space for students to gather, but the work that remains isn’t expected to be very noisy, for example; it’s tile work, not hammer-and-nail shingles. (The historic tile roof was not part of the two thousand two addition/remodel project, according to district documents.)
SMOKE Stays: National Weather Service extends Air Quality Alert into tomorrow
September Five, two thousand seventeen 1:16 pm
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With morning views like that one from Don Brubeck railing on the low bridge, above, and from Roy van Duivenbode, railing on the Water Taxi, below, you won’t be astonished to hear the National Weather Service has extended its wildfire-smoke-fueled Air Quality Alert for the area into tomorrow, now set to expire at five pm Wednesday.
The NWS’s latest “forecast discussion” acknowledges “many reports of falling ash” (we very first mentioned it late last night), telling it “will likely proceed” this afternoon. Here’s a car-top view of that, from David Hutchinson on Alki:
Back to the NWS update:
The smoke will actually help keep high temperatures down today. Have updated the morning forecast to reflect this with highs generally reaching into the mid to upper 80s over much of the area … The thermally induced surface trough along the coast will stir into the interior late this afternoon helping begin the transition back to onshore flow along the coast in the afternoon and evening. The warmth advisory remains in effect for parts of the area today.
Powerless low-level flow onshore tonight will help marine clouds work onto the coast and to a limited extend into the interior, reaching as far as (Shelton) by Wednesday morning. This will help improve air quality somewhat as smoke clears from the west overnight. It is likely that this clearing will mostly affect the coast and strait tonight, with smoke likely continuous into Wednesday over much of the interior. Have extended the air quality alert through Wednesday afternoon to reflect this.
No burn ban, tho’; we have a question out to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency seeking information about that.
If you’re looking for wildfire updates – lots of info here. (And a smoke-specific update is here, with questions being answered in the comment section.)
P.S. Expect another crimson moon tonight – moonrise is at 7:41 pm, and it’s officially utter just after midnight.
