April 2022

Striking concrete truck drivers return to work without a settlement

The months long strike by Local 174 of the Teamsters union, representing 330 concrete truck drivers is not over. But the drivers on Friday announced they were returning to work. In a statement released on their website they said:

"For months, the companies controlling Seattle’s concrete industry have stonewalled negotiations and rejected nine different proposals from Teamsters Local 174 that would support working families. On Friday, the 300+ ready-mix concrete and dump truck drivers and support staff offered an unconditional return to work starting on Monday for the people of Seattle. Meanwhile, negotiations for a new contract will continue.

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SDOT shares more details on bridge repairs
Epoxy crack filling and carbon fiber wrap explained by Heather Marx

The Seattle Department of Transportation has produced a video explaining their effort regarding final repair work on the West Seattle Bridge. See the video below.

Director of the West Seattle Bridge Repair project Heather Marx explains in the video how that work is done.

In a press release they further explained:

As you saw earlier this week, concrete trucks have arrived on the West Seattle Bridge this week. The first concrete was poured for new expansion joints. Following the joint pours, we’ll later pour concrete inside the bridge for the improved post-tensioning system that will provide additional strength for the repaired bridge. In total, bridge repairs require about 30 truckloads of specialized concrete. 

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Jeep hits parked car, smashes another car and motorcycle on Fauntleroy Way SW

A driver in a silver Jeep Wagoneer heading southbound on Fauntleroy Way SW on Friday slammed into a parked SUV near Edmunds Street SW. around 2pm.

According to a witness, the collision, "sent the front wheels into the air and smashed a motorcycle and small red car that was also parked. Driver was going extremely fast."

It's not known if there were any injuries but pollice were on the scene.

 

 

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Shooting and yelling report yields no suspect or damage

information from Seattle Police Department

#2022-087041/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch: 

On 04-07-2022 at 10:45pm, officers responded to the area of 16 AV SW/ SW Graham ST for a report of a male shooting a gun and yelling. Officers arrived and located a scene at 16th AV SW/ SW Graham ST at the top of a pedestrian staircase.

The witness reported hearing a disturbance at the top of the stairs and looking out through her kitchen window seeing a heavy-set male yelling and pointing a handgun west bound from the stairs, firing a single shot.

The witness reported hearing the shooter say something to the effect of “You’re not going to steal from me anymore”, and general yelling about not stealing on the block anymore.

No property damage was located. No identified victim, no evidence of a shooting was located.

The shooter was not on scene.

GVRU notified, area check negative results.

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Seeking new SDOT Director, Mayor Harrell names search committee members

information from the City of Seattle

Mayor Bruce Harrell announced today that as part of the City of Seattle’s national search for a permanent director for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), he has named a robust committee of transportation leaders and community partners to shape the effort. Interim Director of SDOT Kristen Simpson will continue to serve in the role through the selection process. 

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WSTC presents Light Rail Workshop: Making Comments on the Draft DEIS

The West Seattle Transportation Coalition is presenting a Light Rail Workshop; Making comments on the Draft EIS tonight, Thursday, April 7, 2022 - 6:00pm American Legion Post, 3618 SW Alaska, Seattle, WA

They will be getting assistance from Sound Transit.

 

AGENDA

6:00 Doors Open

6:30 Welcome and Introductions

6:45 Overview of Light Rail Proposal

7:00 The EIS Process

7:15 Making Comments on the Draft EIS

7:45 Examples of Public Comments 8:00 Q&A


8:15 Write your public comment

8:30 Thank you and wrap-up

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King County now has three candidates for new Sheriff
Finalists and public forums announced for King County Sheriff as recruitment moves into the final phase

King County Executive Dow Constantine announced the names of three candidates who will move forward in the final phase of recruitment for the new King County Sheriff. Finalists will engage in two public community forums before a final interview with the Executive.

Following three rounds of interviews with the hiring committee, three candidates have been selected to move into the final phase of the recruitment process for a new King County Sheriff. A total of 12 candidates submitted applications to the nationwide search conducted by POLHIRE, which began in November 2021. Seven candidates were moved to a first round of interviews.

The three finalists selected are:

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Alki Elementary School to be considered for Landmark status

information from the City of Seattle

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Alki Elementary School at 3010 59th Avenue SW / 5817 SW Stevens Street on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Meeting participation is limited to access by the WebEx meeting link or the telephone call-in line that will be provided in the agenda posted to our website one week prior to the meeting.

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