November 2021

HERBOLD: West Seattle Bridge repair updates

SDOT presented updates at the West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force on Wednesday, November 10th. The repair remains on track for completion by mid-2022.

The negotiations for the Maximum Allowable Construction Contract (MACC) for the West Seattle Bridge repair are complete, and SDOT expects to issue the formal Notice to Proceed for the project next week.

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UPDATE: Power outage hits West Seattle now resolved

UPDATE 6;13pm

Power has been restored but the weather forecast calls for windy conditions plus more rain.

Tonight

Rain, mainly before 2am. Low around 54. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday

Rain, mainly before 2pm. Temperature falling to around 45 by 5pm. Windy, with a south wind 26 to 31 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night

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UPDATE: Lariat Bar is open in White Center; Wrestling themed bar is ready to rumble

Update Nov 14

The Lariat Bar, after some pandemic caused delays finally rumbled into life as it opened at 4pm on Saturday Nov. 13. If  the opening day is any indication, it's going to do very well. The bar was crowded by 4:30 as locals both curious and supportive came to check out the U-shaped bar, and all the themed decor, with Randy Macho Man Savage, The Rock, Andre the Giant and many other wrestling luminaries depicted in photos and even on table tops.

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One of the wrestling themed tables. Photo by Patrick Robinson

 

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Pat's View: Context matters

By Patrick Robinson

Much of what passes for understanding, what people accept as a fact, is not. The blending of fact, assertion, opinion, and characterization is hard to separate since most of us are not what you might call “critical listeners,” having taken our validation from a source we already trust.

Very few of us will do further research or are in a position to say to the person or publication, or now more commonly the anonymous author of a post on social media, “Where is your proof of that?”

But before we even get to that level of critical thinking, I want you to think about context. The word means “the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.”

So let’s say you are at an age or stage where a particular kind of music is something you don’t care for. Much of that is due to your lack of context. 

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Rat City Recon makes a triumphant return to White Center
Filth is Eternal and Gaytheist headline local rock festival

Southgate Roller Rink (SRR) is the sponsor and host for an event that began a few years ago as a way to celebrate the people of White Center and frankly just have a great time. RAT CITY RECON is a rock festival in every sense featuring ten bands, on 2 stages

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South Seattle’s only monthly Swap Meet, SPASM is on Saturday Nov. 13

Coming up this Saturday is a swap meet like no other! There’s only 43 days left to purchase all those material affirmations of love and the South Park Swap Meet (SPASM) is your one-stop-shop for unique gifts to give others- and awesome stuff for you, too!

A sibling to the Punk Rock Flea Market this outdoor event houses artists, makers, and second hand dealers. SPASM pops up on the second Saturday of every month-Seattle Style (rain or shine). However, never fear the forecast-the swap meet has outdoor heaters to loiter near.

A rarity all its own, South Park’s Big Top Curiosity Shop hosts the 40+ vendors from 11am-5pm in their spacious parking lot located right before the 1st Ave Bridge (8507 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108).

Please follow state mandates, wear a mask, and practice tactics proven to decrease the spread of COVID-19

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Wild Lanterns at Woodland Park Zoo is a glowing triumph

It’s back and better than ever: WildLanterns presented by BECU has returned to the Woodland Park Zoo with brand-new lanterns and themed zones that really will “wow” anyone, no matter their age

Start your journey by shrinking down and exploring your surroundings from a Bugs-Eye-View, where you’ll be captivated by the beauty of colorful plants and pollinators. Then journey back in time to explore the Creatures of the Past, where you’ll meet an array of prehistoric creatures including dinosaurs and mammoths.

Next, wander through the Mysterious Forest where you’ll find lanterns of some of the most elusive creatures, such as tigers and jaguars, and the colorful peacock. Finally, travel to the other side of the globe and experience the craft of traditional Chinese lanterns to see a 200-foot long dragon, an army of terracotta warriors and so much more!

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Carol Jean Hallen

Carol Jean (McCourt) Hallen, age 76, of Kirkland, Washington passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Puyallup, Washington surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Carol was born August 13, 1945 in Port Angeles, Washington to Clinton Kenneth McCourt and Olive Naomi (Walden) McCourt. She lived in Oregon, Colorado, and New York prior to returning to Washington as a teenager.