April 2022

HERBOLD: First of final pours of concrete for the West Seattle Bridge start this weekend

District 1 CIty Councilmember Lisa Herbold shared via social media today that the first of the final specialized concrete pours for the West Seattle Bridge will happen this weekend.

Today, SDOT let us know that this coming weekend, they will pour a specialized concrete needed to anchor and guide the post-tensioning cables that strengthen the West Seattle bridge to prevent cracking.

This pour is for 35 cubic yards, the first of 245 total cubic yards that are needed 👏⚡️

SDOT will be able to determine the schedule for completing the repairs to the bridge once all of the pours are done.

SDOT has stated that once complete they will still need to let the concrete cure and then do load testing for an additional 30 days past the end date of all construction work. That means the date for reopening remains uncertain but this represents progress in the long delayed reopening.

 

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Historical Society hosting "Bridging our communities together" on June 3

The Southwest Seattle Historical Society announced on April 13 they are  hosting an in-person reception "Bridging Our Communities Together: Celebrating 25 Years of the Log House Museum" on June 3rd, 2022 at Salty's on Alki. 

The event is  a celebration of community, silent auction, and the unveiling of three brand new traveling exhibits exploring the history of West Seattle, White Center, and South Park. 


Registration will be announced shortly. For more information call (206)-350-0999 or email museum@loghousemuseum.org. 

This year's presenting sponsors are, Luna Park Cafe and Alki Beach Academy.

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Local market "Earth, Art and Soul" will debut May 21 at Heron's Nest

Earth, Art and Soul, a local marketplace will make its debut on May 21 at the Heron's Nest a site encircled by trees just above West Marginal Way SW.

The marketplace is a collaboration between the Heron's Nest, the Clay Cauldron, Inner Alchemy and the Art of Connection.  
 
Every third Saturday of the month from 10am-6pm, they will be offering a live market at the Heron's Nest Outdoor Facility (located at 4818 15th Ave SW). There is space for 40 visiting cars with over flow parking for 60 vehicles at the  bottom of road and across the street. They are seeking a shuttle bus for those who use the overflow parking.

Food vendors will be on site for each monthly event.

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Yen Wor Village is working hard to re-invent itself as two sons step up

The Yen Wor Village restaurant in the Admiral District of West Seattle has been a fixture on the corner of California Ave SW and College Street for more than three decades. In the time when families went out to a big Chinese food dinner, they thrived.

But over time tastes changed and for owners Gary and Wendy Wong it became harder to make changes on the slim profits.

The Yen Wor still had it's traditional Chinese restaurant decor but over the last decade with no improvements or renovations it slipped into Karaoke dive bar status which, along with take out has kept them afloat. Their two sons Issac and Larry grew up in the business with Issac becoming a chef, while Larry who had worked at the restaurant previously had left some time before to work for Verizon.

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Multiple shots fired result in two different hospital reports linked to incident

Information from Seattle Police Department

#2022-090782/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch: 

On 04-11-2022 at 9:38 PM, officers responded to the 2400 block SW Webster St for multiple reports of shots being heard in the area.

Several witnesses were contacted who heard the shots and reported seeing a vehicle speeding from the area and subjects running through the apartment complex.

During the search, officers located evidence of a shooting in the roadway and bullet damage to two apartment buildings.

While officers were processing the scene, Harborview Medical Center reported a gunshot wound (GSW) victim that had been dropped off at the ER. The victim had been struck in the knee but was otherwise in stable condition.

He was uncooperative with police, but limited information was obtained linking the victim to this incident.

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UPDATE: Two suspects identified in the armed robbery at Bellevue Rare Coins in the Junction
Police say they are linked to recent crimes in Tacoma and Federal Way

Update 4/11/22

Two of the suspects in the brazen armed robbery at Bellevue Rare Coins in the West Seattle Junction have been identified and one is in custody. Marshon Jones, 15 and Montrell Hatfield, 16 were confirmed as suspects linked to a pawn shop robbery in Federal Way and a cannabis store robbery in Tacoma where an employee was shot to death. Jones has been arrested but Hatfield remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. If you know his whereabouts you are urged to call 911.

Police arrested the suspects shortly after the Federal Way robbery, but King County Superior Court Judge Averil Rothrock permitted them to be released on electronic home monitoring. Both suspects escaped. So far they have only been charged with the Federal Way robbery.

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Late night trips to return with Water Taxi’s Summer Sailing schedule April 21

By Al Sanders, King County Metro 

It may not feel like it now, but spring weather is just around the corner. Warmer days, later sunsets, and the return of the King County Water Taxi summer sailing schedule!

As we prepare for the summer sailing season, the Water Taxi will finish the winter with increased shuttle service! Starting on Monday, March 28, all Water Taxi sailings will be met with shuttle service. So, if you want to ride over to West Seattle for a midday walk along Alki, or for lunch in the Junction, there will be a shuttle to get you there.

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South park suspect opens door and points gun then flees

#2022-090043/Southwest Precinct/First Watch: 

On 04-11-2022 at 3:44 AM, a victim was inside his house in the 1400 BLK of S. Cloverdale St.

The suspect opened the door to the house and pointed a firearm at the victim.

The suspect didn’t say anything to the victim and fled in an unknown direction. King County K9 responded to the scene but didn’t deploy his dog.

Officers conducted an area search, but the suspect wasn’t located.

The victim had a vague description of the suspect.

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UPDATE: Brent Amaker and the Rodeo benefit show for Yen Wor Village date changed; Now May 17
Owners the Wong family are struggling with medical issues

UPDATE: 2:35pm April 11

The “Save the Yen Wor” benefit show, originally scheduled for Wednesday April 13th, has been postponed due to Covid-19.  A member of the band contracted Covid-19 this past weekend and will be unable to perform due to CDC isolation guidelines.    The show has been rescheduled for Tuesday May 17th.  For those who were planning to attend the Yen Wor this coming Wednesday, Brent will be on hand to MC and host charity Karaoke with Loretta.  Also look out for the possibility of additional special guests!

All proceeds from both events will be donated to assist the Yen Wor during a period of family illness and transition.  Learn more about the community effort to save the Yen Wor at their Go Fund Me page.   You can find the link here.  Feel free to donate prior to the event if you would like to help.  

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