December 2022

Winter Storm Warning: Snow and severe cold impact Seattle this week, Emergency shelters available

Information from the City of Seattle

The City of Seattle is tracking this week’s cold weather system and preparing to activate additional services as needed. This blog will be updated with the latest information on places for people to get indoors and out of the cold; keeping critical infrastructure open; changes to City services; and tips to stay warm and safe.  

Forecast Update: December 19 – 23

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Mini crime spree by two male suspects hit West Seattle on Saturday
Money, vape pens, taken by pair who escaped in a black Hyundai Santa Fe

Suspects with matching descriptions were apparently engaged in a mini crime spree on Saturday according to both Seattle Police and the King County Sheriff's office.

#2022-336957/Southwest Precinct/Second Watch: 

At 4:26pm, two juveniles reported they were robbed at California Av SW and Fauntleroy WY SW. They reported two males approached them and told them to empty their pockets. They said a gun was implied but did not actually see one. The suspects left the area in a black Hyundai Sante Fe. Suspects were not located. Robbery notified.

#2022-337156/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch: 

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Burien launches Storefront Repair Program

information from the City of Burien

In an effort to support our vibrant small business community in their economic recovery from the pandemic and mitigate financial hardship, the City of Burien has launched the Storefront Repair Grant Program.  

Through federal funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, small businesses can apply for grant funding of up to $1,000 to help repair storefront property damages to window or door glass that occurred on or after March 31, 2021. Grant funding will help cover costs to repair current property damage or reimburse business owners for costs paid out of pocket for past damages due to vandalism or property crime.

Applications will be received from small businesses until all funding has been spent. The application portal opened on December 19, 2022. 

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Winter Storm Watch means more snow for our area
Two to seven inches of snow are possible

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the greater Seattle area.

Winter Storm Watch

940 AM PST Mon Dec 19 2022 ...

WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

* WHEN...From 7 PM PST this evening through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on very difficult travel.

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Revelry Room will bring the art of cocktails and events to the Junction
Event space out front will be called Aileron; Revelry Room will be a nightlife venue

By Patrick Robinson

Some people are effortlessly cool. Others are surprisingly versatile.

Not the quarterback in high school cool. More the easy confident awareness kind of cool. That’s Tony Larson. Tony is a bar consultant and an expert mixologist. What that means is that people who want to build a bar, call on him to develop the way a bar is set up for maximum efficiency, what pricing to establish, and even help develop signature cocktails. He’s done it for The Phoenecia Restaurant in West Seattle and has honed the practices and menus at many more.

But now, along with his versatile partner Derek Moon (more on Derek in a moment) he is building out the Revelry Room and Aileron in the former Lika Love location in the West Seattle Junction at 4547 California Ave SW.

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Fauntleroy residents can save $30 on RPZ permits by buying now
The fee goes up to $95 annually after the first of the year

The Seattle Department of Transportation shared information on an opportunity save money on Restricted Permit Zone (RPZ) permit renewals for those who live in the Fauntleroy neighborhood.

On January 1, 2023, the new citywide budget will take effect and the fee for a two-year RPZ permits will increase from $65 to $95. Fauntleroy (Zone 3) RPZ permits will expire on December 31, 2022. Anyone who lives in this zone and renews their permit (or requests a new permit) in 2022 will be charged the current fee ($65). After January 1, permit requests will be processed with the new fee ($95).

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Pharmacy robbed, tracker led to possible suspect but no arrest

Information from Seattle Police Department

#2022-333980/Southwest Precinct/Second Watch: 

At 3:41pm on Wednesday, officers responded to the 2600 block of SW Barton St for a pharmacy robbery where the suspect passed a note, implied a gun, and made off with some prescription pills, including a tracker.

A possible suspect was detained in the area of the tracker with a negative on the show-ups.

An involved vehicle was impounded with an investigative hold. The incident was screened with robbery and the detained was released at the scene.

An exposure occurred as a result of this incident.

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