June 2024

Councilmember Saka hosting Community Conversation on public safety June 26
Recent violence and more prompted meeting; Interim Police Chief Rahr, and leaders from Seattle Parks, Seattle Police and Parks will be there

In the wake of a recent shooting death on Alki and other recent violence Seattle City Council member for District 1 Rob Saka is hosting a "community conversation" on public safety at Alki United Church of Christ starting at 6 PM. June 26.

In a letter to the community Saka shared:

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Delridge area businesses are hoping for support for relocation due to light rail displacement
Rally at Ounces Taproom set for July 11

The businesses near Delridge Way SW set to be displaced by the light rail expansion are seeking support for funding to permit them to successfully relocate. Toward that end they are asking the public to sign a petition and to attend a rally at Ounces Taproom on July 11. Here's the letter sent out to West Seattle Health Club members. 

Dear Members,

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Pat's View: The future faster

By Patrick Robinson

If it seems as if things are moving faster, that’s no illusion. Certainly as we age and the repetition of experiences layers upon memories, it can feel that way. But in fact the pace of change is increasing, led for both good and bad by technology.

In a recent paper written by a former employee of Artificial Intelligence leader Open AI, the suggestion was made that it is not unlikely we will reach what is called Artificial General Intelligence within the next three years. 

The implications of that achievement are staggering.

According to the McKinsey report, AI is expected to replace 2.4 million US jobs by 2030, with an additional 12 million occupational shifts.Researchers estimate that anywhere from 9% to 47% of jobs could be automated in the future

Yet we are not now preparing young people for these swiftly oncoming changes. 

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Mary Fields 'Carried Away' is a graphic novel that illustrates adventure
Autobiographical memoir recounts the author's travels in 1974

Mary Fields is an artist who seems to have found multiple ways to challenge herself in life and her first graphic novel Carried Away is evidence of that fact. Fields, whose profession is as muralist took a trip in 1974 with very little money and not much of a plan. In fact in the many places she travelled she knew no one, and had no idea where she would stay. 

She documents her adventure in the 184 page memoir with her own writing and illustrations. On June 23, she gave a presentation and did a book signing at C&P Coffeehouse. In her often humorous and revealing comments about her journey and the later retelling in a format completely new to her she spoke about having to learn nearly everything from scratch. 

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SAKA: Calling for bold action in wake of fatal shooting in West Seattle

Seatttle City Councilmember Rob Saka issued a statement regarding the shooting that took place in West Seattle in the early morning hours of Saturday June 22.

"I am shocked, dismayed and frustrated over the shooting death on Alki’s Harbor Avenue SW early this morning. I offer my condolences to the victim’s family.

This is the second one in my District since 15-year-old Mobarack Adam was killed and our larger community also lost another young person recently at Garfield High.

I visited the crime scene this morning and spoke directly with responding officers and firefighters to offer my support and expressed appreciation for their work. I also personally spoke with one of the residents who got their window shot at.

I have been in touch with two Seattle Deputy Mayors to express my frustration and request collaboration.

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Shooting near viewpoint on Alki leaves one dead one wounded

A shooting near the viewpoint at the corner where Harbor Ave SW changes to Alki Ave SW in the early morning hours of Saturday June 22, left one man dead and another injured.

The shooting occured around 3:45am

When police arrived at the scene they found one man shot to death. Another victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center with non life threatening injuries.

Mulitple suspects were involved according to Seattle Police. 

More than 30 shots were reportedly fired in the incident.

A nearby residence was struck by gunfire, yet nobody was harmed. An additional victim in Renton was located with a GSW and he was transported to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition. 

Officers cordoned off the area until homicide and crime scene investigation detectives arrived and processed the scene. 

Detectives with the Homicide Unit are leading this investigation. 

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South Seattle College celebrates the Class of 2024

Information from South Seattle College

South Seattle College (SSC) celebrated the Class of 2024 on the evening of June 21 with a commencement ceremony at T-Mobile Park. The ceremony brought together graduates from South Seattle College, Seattle Central College and North Seattle College – all part of the Seattle Colleges District.  

679 graduates from SSC were recognized for their achievement of earning a degree or certificate.  

SSC Acting President Sayumi Irey addressed graduates at the event, saying, “You are resilient, you are determined, you are amazing and here you are: a college graduate more than ready to write your next chapter and make your mark. Congratulations!”

Owen Heit was selected as SSC’s 2024 commencement speaker and graduated with an associate degree in pre-nursing with goals to serve as a pioneer for change in the healthcare industry.

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Capital One provides $46.6 Million financing package for affordable housing in unincorporated White Center 

Information from Capitol One

Capital One just announced it closed nearly $47 million in financing to support the construction of a 76-unit affordable housing community in White Center, WA. The property, White Center HUB (which stands for “Hope, Unit, Belonging”) will be developed by Community Roots Housing, a nonprofit affordable housing developer.  

According to data from the King County Department of Community and Human Services, more than three-quarters of low-income households in King County were housing cost-burdened, or spending more than 30% of household income on rent/mortgage payments and utilities. 

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Sports Watch 6-20-24
Sporting events worth keeping an eye on

 

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

Baseball

Little League

The Bar-S fields in West Seattle will host District 7 Majors age 10-12 all-star Little League baseball action starting Saturday.

West Seattle opens against Rainier at 11 a.m. with the winner going straight to Monday's 6 p.m. winner's bracket final.

South Highline National, meanwhile, will play Renton in its opener at 11 a.m.

The winner plays Seattle Central at 11 a.m. Sunday.

The provisional championship is at 6 p.m. Wednesday with the if-necessary game at 6 p.m. Thursday.

 

Summer collegiate

The Dub Sea Fish Sticks host the Northwest Honkers for a 6:35 p.m. game at Mel Olson Stadium in White Center this Thursday.

Everett's Merchants visit at the same time Friday and again at 6:05 p.m. Saturday.

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Juvenile arrested following shooting in West Seattle, firearm recovered

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

by Officer Eric Muñoz on June 18, 2024 8:27 pm

Seattle Police arrested a juvenile male and recovered a firearm following a shooting in West Seattle on June 10th.

 

gun recovered

 

At 11:53 a.m., patrol officers responded to a report of three juveniles shooting a gun in the 10100 block of 32nd Place Southwest near an occupied residence.

The scene was processed for evidence and police found spent shell casings near a small pond. No injuries were reported. Two of the three suspects were located after they fled the area on foot. 

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