September 2023

Normandy Park cashier brutalized in robbery

A violent attack on a cashier at a Normandy Park service station convenience store Friday night. Westside Seattle news partner Fox13 News reports :

The cashier, Leah Johnston, can be seen on security footage being beaten up, by a single suspect, as five others rob the Friendly Normandy Market. There was less than $100 in the till.

Police describe the suspects as young, driving a stolen Kia and Hyundai—both cars were later recovered. 

Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for info on the suspects. Text anonymous tips through the P3 Tips App or at P3Tips.com. 

 

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Dead body found at Roxhill Park

Seattle Police were called to the scene in the northwest corner of Roxhill Park on Saturday morning after a dead body was found.  Passersby said that they touched it and it was cold. Seattle Fire was called to to the scene and a police investigation is underway.

It's a male but thus far no age, or cause of death have been established.

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UPDATE: Hotel now part of the plan for seven story project in the West Seattle Junction; More details now added

UPDATE 9/15

The President of STS Construction Craig Haveson provided more details on the hotel/apartment/retail project aimed at 4448 California Ave SW. It must go through another round of Design Review of course but following that the project can proceed. 

"We've reached the final stages of signing two retail clients for the first floor spaces. One is a national company and the other is a locally owned franchise," Haveson said.

Regarding the lack of parking for the building Haveson said, "Our vision for it is that its in a highly walkable area where you don't need a vehicle. If you are staying there you can go out and food and drinks and then come back. It's centrally located so that it's really accessible."

Haveson pointed to the fact that "Bringing parking to a project like this would mean that you wouldn't get the hotel," largely because of the huge added expense.

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Hello and goodbye; New and departing West Seattle Artwalk Directors will be at Verity Credit Union Thursday

This Thursday, 9/14, 5-8pm, at Verity Credit Union: Say hello to  the new West Seattle Art Walk director Mia Manzulli starting in October,

Mia will lead the talented, dedicated team of volunteers that powers our Second Thursday event and guide the organization to become a self-sustaining non-profit.

Come chat with Mia at Verity during Thursday's Art Walk – she would love to meet everyone who comes out to make Art Walk such a vibrant event. Image removed.

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West Seattle Ecology Fair Sept. 16 will educate, illuminate and motivate

Environmentally minded organizations from around the Puget Sound region will gather at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Walmesley Center, at 3401 SW Myrtle St. where you can learn about their work and how to get involved.

The event will run from 10am to 2pm.

Exhibitors include Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, Wolf Haven International, West Seattle Bike Connections, and Seattle University Center for Justice and Sustainability.

"Answering the Eco-Emergency," aims to connect people with organizations working to alleviate some of our environmental problems. Long delayed, it was originally scheduled to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in April 2020 but got derailed by the covid epidemic.

The fair will feature groups from throughout the Puget Sound region that are doing great things on behalf of the environment.

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Seattle Fair Growth Candidate Forum set for Sept 18

Information from Morgan Junction Association

The Seattle Fair Growth Candidate Forum is set for Monday, September 18th, 2023 at 6PM via zoom.
You are invited to virtually attend the Seattle Fair Growth City Council Candidate Forum! Topics include density, affordable housing, and our tree canopy. 

  • The North Seattle Districts 4, 5, and 6 will be from 6pm – 7pm.  

  • Central and the South Seattle Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7 will be from 7pm – 8:15pm.

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Dr. Sayumi Irey becomes Acting President of South Seattle College 

Information from South Seattle College

Dr. Sayumi Irey, an educational leader committed to antiracist and sustainable educational transformation with over 25 years of experience, became South Seattle College’s acting president on Sept. 1, 2023 and will serve in this role during the 2023-2024 academic year.  Dr. Irey was named to the position by Seattle Colleges Chancellor Dr. Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap, and steps into the role after the retirement of Dr. Jean Hernandez, who served as interim president at South during the 2022-2023 academic year.  

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Canna Culture Shop damaged in smash and grab

The Canna Culture shop at 5435 California Ave SW was the victim of a smash and grab incident early Wednesday morning. The shop is part of Canna West Seattle a popular Cannabis shop that was first establshed in this location but moved across the street to a house in 2018.  The Culture Shop according to the Canna website  "The Culture Shop offers a select inventory of all natural and organic CBD wellness products."

A reader who witnessed some of the break-in shared this via social media:

"Woke up this morning around 4:45 to some kids yelling on California followed by the sound of car alarms, and a huge crash noise, and a kid yelling “OPEN THE DOOR” before seeing them hit the gas outta there. Cops were on the scene in 5 minutes but maybe check if your kids were out late taking Hyundais for joy rides. they were flooring it in what looked like a black sedan northbound on California Ave."

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