Sunken Trimaran Updates

EDITORS NOTE: We will be updating this post throughout today. Scroll to the bottom for the most recent information. Our earlier coverage can be found here and begins here.   Scupper visited the sunken trimaran this morning. Scupper reports that the trimaran and the power boat used to tow the trimaran from Shilshoe Marina, have both sunk.   A police man is on the scene and is talking to the...

Andrew at Metropolitan Market WINS “Best Bagger” in National Competition!

  A huge congrats to Andrew for winning the National Bagger Championships competition in Las Vegas. I was just at Metropolitan Market, where Andrew bags groceries when not competing to be the national best, where it was announced over their loud speakers. Shoppers and employees stopped to clap and cheer for Andrew!! Pictured is the back of a shirt that several of Andrew’s co-workers are wearing today...

Support your local Veterans

We just received this email from the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 160 On Veterans Day, November 11, 2012, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 160 is hosting a spaghetti dinner that is free for veterans and their families.  We are also holding a donation drive on November 11 from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm to collect items that will be used to create care packages for a group of...

“Emergency Reach Out” event today at Arbor Heights Elementary

Today from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Arbor Heights Elementary, Emergency Reach Out will be taking place.    From the West Seattle Block Watch Captains’ Network blog: The full schedule of presentations is as follows: 10:00 – 10:30 West Seattle Be Prepared 10:30 – 10:45 West Seattle Block Watch Captains’ Network and Seattle Public Utilities 10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 SNAP (Seattle...

I have a painting on exhibit at Bumbershoot

In addition to blogging, my day job, etc….I started painting earlier this year – mostly on black velvet. You can imagine my excitement when I was invited to participate at the Elivstravaganza exhibit at Bumbershoot.  I am auctioning my painting with proceeds to benefit Cafe Racer Love. As of yesterday, bids were at $400. I believe that the end of Bumbershoot will be the end of bidding (I’ll...

Seattle’s Garbage Strike

We just checked Seattle Public Utility's site and currently, it states that if Monday is your regular day to put out gargabe, recycle and yard waste, to do so before 7:00 am on Monday. Monday Waste Management customers should still put their garbage, yard waste and recycling out before 7 a.m. If collections are missed, carts should be put out next Monday, Aug. 6. Let's hope the collections are not...

Local TV network takes notice of Beach Drive’s community safety efforts

Komo 4 just aired a piece on how involvement by the local community helped create a safer park on Beach Drive. You can see one of the most active community members walking their dog Tazi in the news video…   BDB gives a big hat tip to everyone involved in working with the various public agencies in making these safety changes. The additional L.E.D. lighting may not deter all the criminal activity taking...

Did Your Dock take a Walk?

If you have a small floating dock, you may want to double check to make sure it's anchored where it's supposed to be.   This dock appears to be heading north (currently it is just south of Emma Schmitz Memorial View...

My thoughts following Greggette Guy’s Vigil

As residents of Beach Drive, who live not far from Emma Schmitz Park, we joined with others to take part in Greggette Guy's vigil on Sunday evening. After taking a stand to walk united in her memory and listening to her father's tearful plea to make the park safer, some ideas have been formulating. Greggette's father would like the dark lower sidewalk of Emma Schmitz, often covered in graffiti and not in...

Tonight’s Vigil along Emma Schmitz Park in Memory of Greggette Guy

Tonight about 70 or more people gathered at the north point of Emma Schmitz Park and walked the park to Jacobsen and back. Neighbors reunited and perhaps met for the first time during this calm, cool evening at this event organized by Judy Bentley.   Candles and flashlights were lit as we stood together in silence.  Ms. Guy's father appeared to thank everyone for the vigil and for remembering...

Beach Drive neighbors organizing a vigil and walk tonight at Emma Schmitz

We received word this morning from a Beach Drive neighbor that a vigil and walk has been planned tonight, March 18th at 7:00 PM to remember Greggette Guy and to claim the parks as safe public space. We'll gather at the north end of Emma Schmitz Park on the waterfront side of Beach Drive and walk the length of the park, carrying candles and flashlights as needed.  We'll accompany anyone who needs...

Body found in Puget Sound by Harbor West Condos

This morning around 7:30 am, a body discovered in Puget Sound by Harbor West Condos and Commerant Cove Park (3717 Beach Drive SW).  The body has been recovered and a portion of the parking lot at the condominium has been blocked off as they wait for the investigation to continue.   Click here for West Seattle Blog's...

Happening TOMORROW NIGHT: Meeting about termination of Metro’s Bus Route 37 on Beach Drive

I'm just learning of a meeting that's taking place RIGHT NOW at the West Seattle Eagles (6:00 – 8:00 pm TOMORROW NIGHT) on California about Metro's proposed plan to eliminate route 37.   This would leave us busless on Beach Drive as this is our only bus route. Another meeting is scheduled for November 9 at Chief Sealth School. THANK YOU to the neighbors who emailed me tonight with this...

Coast Guard Boats off the shores of Beach Drive: Water Rescue – Sunken Vessel

EDITORS NOTE: We will continue to update this post throughout the day as the story of the sunken vessel and fuel spill off of Beach Drive continues. Two armed Coast Guard boats that typically escort Washington Ferries are cruising the shores off Beach Drive. They seem to be spending a lot of time by the crane and one of the boats has a crew member at one of the gun stations. Update: it appears to be a water rescue...

Door to Door Pushy Salesman Alert

I just received this email from a neighbor in the 4700-4800 block of Beach Drive: We just dealt with a pushy salesperson Pushy salesperson on Beach Dr SW who would not take no for an answer (…male with white pants and red tie). Had to threaten to call police before he would leave our front door. Unusual for these door to door sales individuals to be that aggressive. We had a man wearing white pants and a red...

Happening Now: Jacobsen closed for Downed Tree

Jacobsen (approx. 4700 and Beach Drive SW) is closed for a large tree that started coming down earlier today.  Crews are on location to finish removing the rest of the tree. NOTE:  Jacobsen reopened a few hours after this...

Fire in Olympic National Forest seen from Beach Drive

  Hopefully nobody is harmed in this fire that is reported to be 3 acres and expected to grow. It should make for an incredible sunset...

What’s With the Helicopters?

You may have noticed the low flying helicopters today and wondering "what's up?"  The Office of Radiation Protection is measuring levels of radiation to create a base-line. According to their website, this has nothing to do with the recent events in Japan. The sampling will be taking place in neighborhoods in King and Pierce Counties from today through July 28,...

Don’t Forget to Stamp Out Hunger

Today's the day to leave canned goods for your mail carrier to pick up in the blue plastic bags they gave out last week for their annual Stamp Out Hunger...

Lights, Camera, ACTION!

Filming is taking place today at the Beach Drive home for Ira Finklestein's Christmas. The street is lined with cars, movie crew vans and motorhomes across from Emma Schmitz Viewpoint. Actor Elliott Gould may be on location for this shooting which is suppose to be a condo in Florida.  He has the role of Ira's grandfather in the movie. Update 11:45 am – just visited "the set"....