January 2022

If you have students at Sealth International High School, you likely know that a "Sick Out" by teachers at the school led the Seattle Public Schools District to cancel classes for Friday Jan. 14.

Now the Principal has shared a survey he wants parents to fill out seeking answers and direction in a way forward regarding either distance or in person learning.

He wrote:

Student/family voice is important and should help inform decision making. CSI admin team believes in-person learning is what’s best for students but we want your feedback about what you need to feel safe at school. The survey is anonymous, but if you provide your name you’ll get a Sealth beanie. Pick it up in the main office. Thank you.

information from Seattle Police Department

#2022-010247/Southwest Precinct/Second Watch:

On 01-13-2022 at 4:00 PM, officers from the Gun Violence Reduction Unit, and SWAT conducted an operation to arrest a suspect wanted for Assault 1, Drive-By Shooting, UPFA (Unlawful possession of firearms), and a robbery warrant.

The suspect was arrested without incident and later booked into King County Jail.

#2022-010776/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch:

On 01-13-2022 at 11:05pm, officers responded to a report of a male who had threatened a neighbor with a firearm and made threats to harm. The parties separated on their own and the victim called 911.

While on the phone with the victim, a responding officer heard a gunshot in the background.

Officers contacted the victim who was not harmed.

Teachers at Chief Sealth International High School took a "sick day" on Friday Jan. 14 to protest safety conditions regarding the Seattle Public Schools policies and actions regarding Covid 19. Their demands include providing N95 or KN95 masks, weekly on-site testing, resolving staffing shortages and boosting funding for mental health. 

If not met they propose a shift to remote learning "until those conditions can be established or until the current surge is resolved."

In a statement posted online representing teachers at Chief Sealth International High School, Sealth Science teacher Rebecca Neil said,

By Bob Ortblad

SDOT recently issued the “West Seattle High Bridge Long-Term Replacement Planning Compiled Report”.

This report is engineering propaganda touting the replication of the current bridge.

To eliminate a tunnel option, SDOT evaluated a bizarre tunnel with 360- degrees spiral entrances two miles apart. The tunnel is not defined as a bored, excavated, cut-and-cover, or immersed tube tunnel. This technology has been proven time and time again and is growing in popularity around the world.

information from the Seattle Police Department

#2022-009805/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch:

On 01-12-2022 at 7:50pm, officers responded to an armed carjacking that occurred in the 6500 Block of 35th Av SW. Officers learned that two male suspects, one armed with a handgun, approached the victim on foot as he was leaving a local restaurant.

The suspect pointed the gun at the victim and demanded his keys and wallet. Both suspects then fled in the victim’s white Acura ATL south on 35th SW. An area check was conducted but the suspects were not located. Screened with Robbery. No shots were fired, and no one was injured.

#2022-009816/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch:

On 01-12-2022 at 8:11pm, which is approximately 20 minutes after an armed carjacking (22-9805), officers responded to a robbery of Origins cannabis shop at 40th and Edmunds Street SW.

A Land Use application has been filed with the City of Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections to allow 3, 4-story apartment buildings (34 units total) to be built at 6314 41st Ave SW . Parking for 14 vehicles is proposed. The existing buildings would be demolished. Early Design Guidance is conducted under 3036511-EG.

From the design proposal in 2020 (since revised):

"The proposed development is a multi-family residential project containing a mix of dwelling types including efficiencies, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom units. The project incorporates both private and shared exterior amenity spaces for residents.

The preferred option would include 36 units. (now 34)

15 surface parking stalls (now 14) will be provided along a public alley behind the building. Trash and recycling storage is also located along the alley. 36 bicycle long-term parking spaces will be provided for residents.