March 2022

information from King County Council

In response to a recent surge in catalytic converter thefts, King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is proposing new measures that make it harder to profit from stolen catalytic converter sales in King County.

In a move likely to have implications for the reopening of the West Seattle Bridge, and much more, Teamsters Union 174 has cut off joint bargaining with the four concrete companies in the Seattle area. After making a restructured offer on February 24, the union got no response they said. 

They met with federal mediators and employer representatives that day and attempted to work out an agreement that would put workers back in trucks immediately while negotiations would continue on a full-term contract. 

But as of March 3, they had made no progress. They announced on their website they were terminating joint bargaining immediately. They sent a letter to the companies' lead negotiator, Charlie Oliver – who represents Stoneway Concrete and Gary Merlino Construction.

Dear Mr. Oliver,

Woodland Park Zoo has two things to celebrate TWOday – Kitoko’s second birthday and World Wildlife Day! Today is United Nations (UN) World Wildlife Day focused on “Recovering Key Species for Ecosystem Restoration.” The zoo joins the UN in highlighting the status of critically endangered species, like Kitoko and the western lowland gorilla, and promoting sustainable use of habitats to ensure the planet’s ecosystem can thrive.  
 
Tomorrow Woodland Park Zoo celebrates the 2nd birthday of male western lowland gorilla, Kitoko (ki-TOE-koh). Since March 4, 2020, bright-eyed and curious Kitoko has melted hearts and grown from a small baby in the arms of his mother Uzumma to a 30-pound, adventurous climber leaping off the ledges of anything he can climb. He has become the class clown of the gorilla bunch and revels in rambunctious play sessions with his 1-year-old half-sister, Zuna, and 6-year-old family member, Yola. 
 

Three drivers were injured but there were no fatalities in a motor vehicle incident that took place around 1:45pm just south of 136th SW on Ambaum Boulevard on Wednesday March 2. 

The King County Sheriff's office said,

This incident was case #C22007132. 

"Three vehicles were involved. Two Hondas and a Ford. One of which caught on fire. All three drivers were injured. Our Major Accident Response and Reconstruction Team is still on scene, but so far no fatalities were reported."

The summer fun West Seattle Outdoor Movies are coming back this year the West Seattle Junction announced on Tuesday.

Best of all YOU get to help decide which films to see.

The films under consideration include:

•  Shrek
•  The Goonies
•  Lion King
•  Raya
•  Coco
•  Sing
•  Monsters, Inc.
•  Finding Nemo
•  Soul
•  Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
•  The Secret Garden 
•  Never Ending Story
•  Matilda
•  Encanto
•  Trolls
•  A Wrinkle in Time
•  Back to the Future
•  Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

5 films on 5 summer Saturday nights, and you can help the Junction in 2  ways.

information from Seattle Police Department

#2022-051445/Southwest Precinct/First Watch: 

On 03-01-2022 at 3:42am, officers responded to the 1200 BLK of SW Holden St for an assault and theft.

Officers established probable cause to arrest a male. While attempting to arrest the suspect, he kicked an officer in the jaw and shoulder.

After a struggle, the suspect was placed into custody. The suspect was booked for Assault 3. A type 2 Use of Force and Hazard Report will be completed for the incident.