January 2022

After partnering with Heartland LLC last year to seek a development partner, St. Lukes Episcopal Church is moving ahead with partners Bridge Housing and Security Properties to redevelop their land at 5710 22nd NW. The property consists of four parcels with a total land area of 40,000 square feet and is zoned for a wide range of uses including multifamily residential and neighborhood business. The full development will be located on St. Luke’s property which is approximately 55,000 square feet. Two buildings will be developed under one City of Seattle project number and with the same design and construction team. 

From the St. Lukes site:

The plan is to develop 80 affordable and approximately 200 market rate apartment homes. The proposed development is comprised of two integrated but separate buildings, along with a new church for St. Luke’s.

information from Seattle Department of Transportation

Due to flooding, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) closed S Holden Street at 2nd Avenue in South Park. The road is currently expected to remain closed until approximately 3 p.m. today and will be reopened once crews verify that the area is safe to travel through. SDOT advises people who drive, walk or bike to avoid unnecessary travel in this area. If you must travel, please slow down and avoid driving through flooded roads.

Here are some reminders if you see high water or a road closed: 

King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg announced today that he will not seek re-election. In a video announcement (see below) released to the press, Satterberg noted his long standing admiration for his predecessor Norm Maleng and his successes such as being among the first to have a remote domestic violence protection order service, the establishment of a "data dashboard" providing information to the public on the office's performance, the creation of diversion programs to help prevent crime, and also the challenges of high case loads. He expressed his faith that the office would be able to get through the current overload and serve justice more efficiently. 

Satterberg said he intends to serve out his last year, "determined to finish well."

Here's the text of his statement (video can be seen below)

The road is closed where Sylvester Rd SW turns into SW 172nd St because of a landslide blocking the road. Public Works crews & a geologist are on site.

The City has notified affected private property owners of the hazard. Traffic is being diverted.

A Land use application has been filed with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections to allow a 6-story, 67-unit apartment building with retail at the corner of 15th NW and 70th NW in Loyal Heights. Parking for 26 vehicles is proposed. Early Design Guidance conducted under 3032621-EG.

The FULL DESIGN PROPOSAL can be found HERE

MEETING INFORMATION

Date: Monday, January 24, 2022 Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Meeting: https://bit.ly/Mtg3025968
Listen Line: 206-207-1700 Access Code: 2499 033 5498

Public Comment Link: https://bit.ly/Comment3025968 All meeting facilities are ADA compliant. Translators/interpreters provided upon request.

information from Seattle Police Department

#2022-00443/Southwest Precinct/First Watch: 

On 01-06-2022 at 5:40 am, officers responded to the 6500 BLK of 16 Ave SW involving possible shots.

Officers contacted the victim, and they were told that a female used a brick to break out the victim’s vehicle windows.

There were two bullet holes near the victim’s stairs, but they were apparently old.

A neighbor in the area said that she heard two gunshots, but it was possibly glass being damaged from a brick. An area check was conducted, but the suspect wasn’t located.

information from the City of Seattle

As the Omicron variant continues to drive rising COVID-19 case numbers and increased pandemic uncertainty, today Mayor Bruce Harrell announced expanded health care partnerships and new opportunities for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for Seattle residents, including a new Virginia Mason clinic and community partner pop-up vaccination opportunities through Othello Pharmacy.