May 2019

Seattle scored a 'Spam Dunk'

By Jean Godden

National Public Radio was there. So was People Magazine, the New York Times and "Nick News" from Nickelodeon. What attracted such widespread coverage was an event that I recalled while cleaning out a storage closet. (Beware of reading Marie Kondo's "Magic Art of Tidying Up.")

I came across the garish cardboard derby that I wore while judging Seattle's fifth annual Spam Carving Contest. The kitschy contest held sway throughout the 1990s during Pioneer Square's Mardi Gras celebration. (This was before the festivities turned ugly and were ended.)

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Herbold: Elected Leadership Group recommendations for Light Rail EIS alternatives in West Seattle
District 1 Seattle City Councilmember Lisa Herbold shared information drawn from the Sound Transit Elected Leadership Group meeting on Friday May 3. 

By Lisa Herbold

Last Friday the Sound Transit Elected Leadership Group (ELG) made recommendations for what options to study in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for ST3 light rail to West Seattle and Ballard.

The recommendations go to the Sound Transit Board, which is scheduled to decide which options to study on May 23rd. Their decision will be informed by coordination with the Federal Transit Administration.

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Seattle City Light seeks feedback on proposed electric vehicle charging site in West Seattle

information from Seattle City Light

Seattle City Light is proposing to build a curbside electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station on 39th Avenue SW, between SW Oregon Street and Fauntleroy Way SW.

The proposed site in West Seattle is part of a City Light pilot program to own and operate direct current (DC) fast chargers for EVs. The pilot program supports the Drive Clean Seattle Initiative, which strives to facilitate access to EV charging and increase EV adoption. The initiative is part of a larger effort by the City of Seattle to develop clean transportation options in order to meet the City’s carbon neutral goals.

Customers can learn more by reading a FAQ handout about the program: https://powerlines.seattle.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/West_Seattle_EV_FAQ_FINAL.pdf.

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Evergreen High School Class of '69 50 year reunion set for Aug. 17

If you graduated in 1969 from Evergreen High School, you will remember that period in history. Or not, after all it has been 50 years. But for those who remember that tumultuous time and still think of themselves as Wolverines, the 50 year reunion is set for Aug. 17 and oddly enough it's not even near White Center. The organizers did however pick a great spot at Twin Lakes in Federal Way. Actually it's THREE days of fun, merriment and memories. Picnic on Sunday. Aug. 18 at Seahurst Park. and if somebody actually remembers to do this SOMETHING ON FRIDAY TOO! Hoop De Doo!

Check out the OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR THIS EVENT. 

TOP 20 REASONS YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE EVERGREEN HIGH SCHOOL 1969 50-YEAR WOLVEREUNION

 

20. See how much older all your classmates have gotten while you’ve remained so young.

19. It’s your SECOND chance to be part of an official SENIOR class.

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WSDOT offers SR 99 viaduct removal progress report

WSDOT said today that crews removing the seismically vulnerable Alaskan Way Viaduct have reached the Seneca Street ramp. They will remove a small section of the ramp on the west side, and continue moving north along the mainline portion of the viaduct. There are now several blocks along the waterfront free and clear of the viaduct, opening up new, amazing views of the waterfront.

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The Phoenecia is reopening, coming full circle back to the West Seattle Junction
After a 25 year run on Alki the rebirth of a neighborhood restaurant will be updated and yet classic

When Hussein Khazaal came to West Seattle in 1975 he chose to open a restaurant in the Junction and have it reflect his Lebanese heritage. The Phoenecia would become a West Seattle favorite and Hussein a local treasure.

Now his family is bringing The Phoenecia back and coming full circle, it will open later this summer once again in the West Seattle Junction at 4717 42nd SW in the former Alchemy location.

Through Hussein, many in the area got their first taste of Baklava, or Taboule, or many other middle eastern specialties. It was in the original Junction location he brought his experience from working in or owning dozens of restaurants around the world to fruition.

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