September 2019

The forest comes alive with magic! Join us for Arts-A-Glow Festival of Light, when Dottie Harper Park and Community Center Annex Park are transformed by artist installations, magical lighting, and performers. The event takes place from 5pm to 10pm Sept 7.

Thirteen artists installations will grace the grounds of the event and live music will fill the air from multiple points. Food and drink from twelve vendors in food trucks and booths will dot the event. 

Donna Sandstrom of the Whale Trail has announced the return of renowned researcher and conservationist Erich Hoyt, author of the book Orca the Whale Called Killer. His talk will focus on his global work to protect whales and dolphins and how it might be put to good use for the Southern Resident Killer Whales.

When? Thursday September 19 
Doors open at 6p, program at 7p, event ends at 9p. There will be a light reception before the program, book signing and Q/A afterwards.

Where? the Hall at Fauntleroy 
9131 California Ave SW, Seattle WA

$10 General Admission.

The Art of Music is back for a second performance on September 12 during the West Seattle Artwalk.

The Art of Music is a series of performances by musicians presented by the West Seattle Junction Association (partial funding by: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture) and scheduled to take place on, and complement, Second Thursday Art Walk evenings.

What is the Paws on Patrol Program?

You can help prevent crime while you are walking your dog!

Paws on Patrol encourages dog walkers to serve as extra eyes and ears for the Seattle Police Department.

information from King County

King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today transmitted legislation to their respective councils creating the new King County Regional Homelessness Authority to oversee a unified response to homelessness.

Crafted by Executive Constantine and Mayor Durkan, legislation now before the King County Council and Seattle City Council establishes the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) to oversee policy, funding, and services for people experiencing homelessness countywide. The legislation includes a proposed Interlocal Agreement (ILA) and a Charter that authorizes the creation of the new Public Development Authority (PDA) to administer and oversee regional homelessness efforts. 

The King County Sheriff's office reports that a tow truck was carjacked in Burien along 1st Ave South in the late afternoon on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The suspect was in custody. 

According to the Sheriff's office the incident began at 15700 BLK Ambaum Blvd SW. The suspect stole a tow truck with a vehicle in tow. He then rammed a KCSO Detective vehicle (he was not injured). Police pursued and put out spike strips to disable the tow truck At 19100 BLK 1 AVE S. The driver was arrested. 

1st Ave South was closed as the investigation was taking place.

Author Elise Hooper will present "Learning to See"  a novel about Iconic Photographer Dorothea Lange at  'Words Writers & Southwest  Stories' on Sept. 12th, 6PM, at SW Library Branch 9010 35th Ave. S.W. 

Learning to See, A  Novel of Dorothea Lange, the Woman Who Revealed the Real America, is  a book of historical fiction about Dorothea Lange (1895 – 1965), famed for her photos of migrant workers and the poor taken during the years of the Depression.  

Update Sept. 3, 2019

An appeal hearing has been set by the City of Seattle's Hearing Examiner's office for Sept. 17 regarding the proposed construction of a 4-story, 49 unit apartment building at 2715 California Ave SW.