May 2022

SDOT: West Seattle Bridge weekly update; Post-tensioning form work; expansion joint replacement this weekend 
SDOT expected to make time frame announcement on June 9

Councilmember Lisa Herbold shared on Friday that SDOT is expecting the final two structural pours for specialized concrete next week

The additional recent update we’ve received is that SDOT expects to make a time-frame announcement on June 9th.

Work is continuing on post-tensioning anchorage forms in the south girder.

During the structural concrete pours, there is a review of post-tensioning work completed to date, to make any real-time adjustments needed.

Information from Seattle Department of Transportation

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Alki Elementary to be rebuilt; Virtual Public meeting set for June 14

On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, Seattle Public Schools will hold a virtual community information meeting about the project to replace the Alki Elementary School building and renovate the gymnasium. 

It’s the first opportunity for most people to learn about the project. The meeting link will be posted on the project webpage on Monday, June 13. 

www.seattleschools.org/alki-construction

Alki Elementary School Replacement Project

The existing school building will be removed and a new school building will be constructed on the same site. Alki Elementary will move to an interim location during construction. 

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Seattle Police sponsoring online Westwood Neighborhood Block Watch Meeting June 7

The Seattle Police Southwest Precinct is hoping to raise awareness and reduce crime by sponsoring an online Westwood Village Community Blockwatch meeting.

Crime Prevention Coordinator Jennifer Danner said, "We have invited Daystar Retirement Community, as well as Westwood Village Property Management and Security.

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Small fire in Burien library book drop causes minor damage; City Hall closed for the day

Information from the City of Burien

Burien City Hall will be closed to in-person services on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Last night, a small fire occurred inside the book drop of the Burien Library, causing some minor damage and acrid smell to circulate through the building. No structural damage occurred.

To give time for the smell to dissipate, Burien City Hall will be closed. A police investigation has been initiated.

Virtual services will still be available. Find online services and department contacts at burienwa.gov/departments.

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Destination Delridge Awaken fundraising party will wake up the hood May 21
Featuring local performers, interactive art and more in support of nonprofit Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA)

Information from DNDA


Join DNDA to awaken new possibilities in support of art, nature and neighborhood, as community members come together to raise funds and support DNDA’s programs in SW Seattle. Destination Delridge: Awaken, is this Saturday, May 21stat DNDA’s Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. The event will generate proceeds to sustain DNDA’s low-income housing facilities, youth arts and educational programs, and environmental restoration efforts in Southwest Seattle.

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Listen in to a system expansion committee workshop on the light rail expansion to Ballard and West Seattle

Information from Sound Transit

Now that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) comment period has closed, the Sound Transit Board is reviewing public, agency, and Tribal comments, as well as the results of the Draft EIS analysis. We anticipate the Board will confirm or modify the preferred alternative and station locations in July. As a reminder, a preferred alternative indicates a preference among alternatives, but is not a final decision or obligation.

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UPDATE:Bobbi Jo Peck

Update 5/15/22

Bobbi Jo Peck has called her relatives and is now in a safe place with her medications.

 

Original post 5/10/22

The relatives and friends of Bobbi Jo Peck have reported her missing as of five days ago.

A missing persons report has been filed with police.

She is 5’9. weighs approximately 200 lbs and has black hair. She is 33 years old.

She was last seen leaving the Willowbrook facility in Kent Washington at  5:00pm last Wednesday wearing back tights.and a long blue jacket with a bag on her arm.

She's from this area and might be in the White Center area.

She needs medication and is currently without it.

If you have any information as to her whereabouts you are urged to call John Peck at 206-371-6451.

 

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