May 2023

Call for Artists to participate in the making of a “Postcard Mural Wall” in downtown Burien

Information from Discover Burien

Discover Burien is proud to announce a call for Artists to help in the creation of a new “Postcard Mural Wall” to be located in the Downtown Burien Community. The wall to be painted is 14’ tall by 90’ wide. Using the existing rough outline we have created, we are seeking 7 artists to bring their unique talent, background and story to take on a different section of this art.

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Southwest Seattle Historical Society Gala raises funds for new programs

The Southwest Seattle Historical Society held its annual Spring Gala at Salty’s on Alki May 5 and featured five community speakers and a live auction of donated items and area experiences

The event recounted the replacement of the roof of the Society's Log House Museum and the beginning of the construction of a long needed ADA access ramp.

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HERBOLD: West Seattle Bridge, SR 99 ramp update

Information from District 1 City Councilmember Lisa Herbold

Below are a few updates about the West Seattle Bridge and related facilities. First, I’ll start with the good news: the repair of the West Seattle Bridge is functioning as expected.

Last week my office asked SDOT for an update about the condition of the West Seattle Bridge, and ongoing monitoring, including the electronic monitoring system provides ongoing real-time updates.

Here’s what SDOT shared:

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Yield to your right and other lessons we seem to have forgotten

By Patrick Robinson

As we went through the pandemic and came out of it, it became apparent to many of us that something fundamental had changed.

Far more than a continuation of a trend toward coarse conduct, the comments on social media and in gatherings the stories revealed behavior that seemed to proliferate about people driving erratically, speeding recklessly, more overt drug use, shoplifting, gun violence and just an air of anger and frustration that still hangs over us like a persistent cloud.

That cloud has carry over effects. It dampens joy, extends a sense of helplessness, and retards progress. Like going to work when you have a cold the city of Seattle and likely many other places, shows up but not at 100%.

How did the cloud form and what can we do about it?

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Truck used to ram garage in Alki neighborhood burglary

by Public Affairs, information from Seattle Police Blotter

Police are investigating a burglary in the Alki neighborhood after a truck was used to ram a residential garage door Monday night.

Just after 10:00 p.m., officers from the Southwest Precinct responded to the 1900 block of Bonair Drive SW after neighbors reported seeing a light-colored pickup truck drive into the closed garage door at a house under renovation.

Police found damage to the garage door, but entry was not made into the house.

Neighbors told police the suspect fired two gunshots into the air when they yelled police had been called. The suspect left in the truck southbound from the area.

Officers recovered evidence of a shooting at the scene and checked the area for the suspect vehicle but did not find it.

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West Seattle Summerfest is coming July 14-16; Live music, shopping, beer garden and kids activities

The annual westside party, West Seattle Summerfest is back this summer from July 14-16 featuring fifteen food vendors and 10 restaurants, plus live music on two stages, kid activities, rides, shopping, art, beer garden and the farmer's market on Sunday.

The band lineups are expected in the next few weeks. 

West Seattle Summerfest Map

 

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Health Department closes Pho White Center

The King County Health Department has closed Pho White Center for violations as of May 1, 2023 by suspending their permit until violations are rectified.

Pho White Center at 9642 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106

  • Closed: May 1, 2023 at 5:30 pm
  • Reasons:
    • Permit suspended due to repeat critical violations including:
      • No designated Person-in-Charge of food safety
      • Inaccesible handwash station
      • Improper cooling of foods
      • Holding foods at room temperature
      • Inadequate procedures for holding foods at room temperature
  • Status: Closed
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