June 2017

Coming up June 22, the Whale Trail is presenting "Active Oceans: How the ECHO Program is working to reduce the impact of vessel traffic on whales in the Salish Sea." The presentation will take place at 7pm at Dakota Park Place Building, 4303 Dakota Place SW, Seattle.

The Enhancing Cetacean Habitat and Observation (ECHO) Program is a Vancouver Fraser Port Authority-led initiative aimed at better understanding and managing the impact of shipping activities on at-risk whales throughout the Salish Sea.

Krista Trounce, the ECHO Program Project Manager, will present how the ECHO Program is working with national and international collaborators to develop mitigation measures that will lead to a quantifiable reduction in potential threats to whales as a result of shipping activities.

By Lori Ann
In recent years, the Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association has built up a sterling reputation for its outstanding musical programs. This year’s annual Grieg Gala at Ballard First Lutheran Church on Sunday, June 18, at 3:00 pm will be no exception. To mark the group’s 50-year jubilee, concertgoers will be treated to nothing less than a full-blown Father’s Day extravaganza, featuring two of Bergen’s most highly acclaimed performers, soprano Reidun Horvei and pianist Inger-Kristine Riber.

The return this past May of the mysterious David Lynch helmed television series Twin Peaks was met with high expectations. The original series debuted in 1990, and while it lasted only two seasons achieved cult status and has often been listed as among the greatest television dramas of all time. Now a West Seattle based actress, Lisa Coronado is among those appearing in the show.

The new series, appearing on Showtime on Sunday evenings at 9pm features most of the same actors from the original series including Kyle MacLachlan, Mädchen Amick, Sherilyn Fenn, Sheryl Lee, Ray Wise, and several others. New additions include Monica Bellucci, Jeremy Davies, Trent Reznor, Laura Dern, Robert Forster, Tim Roth, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ashley Judd, Tom Sizemore, Amanda Seyfried, Matthew Lillard, Sky Ferreira and Naomi Watts.

information from King County Sheriff

Shortly before midnight on June 13th, 2017, King County Sheriff 911 received multiple calls regarding shots being fired in the 13600 Blk of 3rd Ave S in Burien Wa.

As Deputies were responding, a homeowner from the area called to report that he had fired a warning shot at a man who had advanced on him while holding what he thought was a knife. The homeowner told 911 that just prior to him firing the warning shot, his friend had come to his door and was yelling that someone was chasing him with a knife. The homeowner armed himself with a handgun and went outside to see what was happening.

Susan Gay Moore, 60, of Seattle, WA, passed away at home on December 19, 2016. Susan Geary, affectionately called Sue or Susie, was born on March 7, 1956. She was the third child, and second daughter, born to Gerald and Mildred Geary.

Susan held many jobs, from working at Skippers, to Kmart and Sears. She finally found her for-ever job, at Larson-Juhl. There, she performed many duties, including billing, picking out mat boards and cutting frames.

Susan loved to read. When she wasn't busy working, or spending time with family, she could often be found with a book in her hand. Most weekends were spent at the library, where she would check out at least 5 books; only to read them all in days.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Mark Edward Moore. She is survived by her three children: Eric Hopper, Danielle Ellis, and Kelsey Moore; three grandchildren: Ynez Hopper, Damon Hopper and Holly Ellis, as well as two brothers and four sisters.

Susan was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is greatly missed and will never be forgotten.

information from SWSHS

Restoration of the art-deco underwater murals of West Seattle’s Historic Admiral Theater will get a boost this summer with a one-night screening of a documentary that showcases a project by local students to salute the black baseball barnstorming phenomenon of the early 20th century.

“Legends of the Road,” a feature-length, student-produced film, will be screened at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at the Historic Admiral Theater, 2343 California Ave. S.W., sponsored by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society.

The film, which won the highest audience rating at the 2017 Kansas City Film Festival in April, will be introduced by Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, and former teacher Gary Thomsen of West Seattle, who led the “Legends” project at Chief Sealth High School.