December 2020

West Seattle low bridge enforcement cameras are being installed; $75 fine will result if you cross illegally

information from Seattle Department of Transportation

In October, we announced that automated photo enforcement would begin on the Low Bridge (also called the Spokane St Bridge) as early as January 2021. The West Seattle High-Rise Bridge remains closed. 

Signs alerting Low Bridge users about photo enforcement were installed last month, and new cameras will be installed Thursday, December 10. 

On Thursday, December 10, the Low Bridge will be reduced to one lane (so that vehicles can travel in only one direction at a time) from as early as 9 a.m. to as late as 3 p.m. A flagger will be present to guide people driving. Please be aware that the flagger is present and be prepared to stop if you are driving in either direction.

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DNDA hosted Wetlands restoration workshop set for Dec. 19

The Delridge Wetland, located on 23rd Ave SW and SW Findlay St, is a project spearheaded by DNDA to protect, restore, preserve and expand the existing wetland to improve water quality in Longfellow Creek, meanwhile developing the space as a public park for all to enjoy. Beside wetland restoration, other plans for the park include the creation of an urban garden, community orchard, as well as developing the space as an outdoor classroom for local students and the community to learn hands-on environmental science and wetland stewardship.

Wetland Workshops

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Seven story 122 unit apartment coming to NW Market Street in Ballard

A Land Use Application has been filed with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections to allow a 7-story, 122-unit apartment building to be built at 1145 NW Market Street. 74 parking spaces are proposed. The existing building will be demolished. Design Review Early Design Guidance is conducted under 3036716-EG.

The full Early Design Guidance packet can be found here.

J. Selig Real Estate LLC is the developer and architect is Mithun.

From the EDG package:

Development Objectives

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How does a small restaurant survive in a Pandemic? Locöl reinvents and looks for support
New Take and Bake Pizzas, signature dishes to go, and a Go Fund Me with a twist

When Locöl Barley and Vine at 7902 35th SW opened in 2011 it was a long shot. No TV's, somewhat limited seating, a tiny galley kitchen and only serving wine and beer. But from the earliest concept about it by owner Kyle Duce it was marked by a high level intuition about what people really wanted in a neighborhood restaurant/bar.

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Nucor Steel does it again; More than $22,000 donated to West Seattle Food Bank

Every year, Nucor Steel, whose operation in West Seattle is both a large employer and a traditionally very involved community supporter, rallies their employees to donate food and cash and matches their cash donations with $2 for every dollar donated to the West Seattle Food Bank. This year they topped $22,000.

If you'd like to join Nucor and many others in helping the food bank meet a tremendous need this year, 

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

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Superintendent Denise Juneau leaving the job: Search for a replacement begins

Denise Juneau, Seattle Public Schools Superintendent since June of 2018 is leaving the job. She made the announcement via press release on Dec. 8, It was widely reported earlier that a contract renewal for Juneau was unlikely.

Statement from SPS Superintendent Denise Juneau 

It has been the greatest honor of my professional journey to serve Seattle Public Schools students, families, school leaders, educators, and staff. 

While the past two and a half years have been extraordinary and deeply fulfilling, I am today announcing that I am leaving Seattle Public Schools. I will not seek a new contract and will not be serving the district beyond the conclusion of my current contract, which finishes at the end of June 2021. 

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FREE ADMIRAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE CAPER Dec. 12

Admiral Congregational Church is hosting a FREE COOKIES! event on the Admiral Church lawn Dec. 12.

 Volunteers in Santa hats under a festive canopy will hand out bags of Christmas cookies and copies of “ADMIRAL CHURCH’S CHRISTMAS FAVES”, all your favorite cookie recipes!

4320 SW Hill Street in Seattle.

http://www.admiralchurch.org/

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