June 2024

Amanda Knox releases statement on her re-conviction in an Italian court
Former West Seattleite also shared statement made to the court

Amanda Knox lost her bid to have her conviction for slandering her former boss overturned in an Italian court. Instead, they found her guilty. She was famously first convicted of the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher and then later freed when the conviction was overturned. Italy previously threw out the slander conviction in November 2023, and ruled the 2007 police statements were inadmissible and ordered a new trial. The reconviction sentence is three years but she served her time during her four-year stay in an Italian prison from the murder conviction.

She is now 36 years old and has two children with husband Chris Robinson.

She released a statement about the matter and her statement made to the Italian court.

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Art of Music is back for West Seattle Artwalk June 13

The next free admission Art of Music performances presented by the West Seattle Junction Association are coming up on Second Thursday Art Walk Evening June 13 at three locations: in the Alaska Junction at Great American Diner & Bar, in the Admiral District at Soprano’s Antico Pizza & Pasta Restaurant, and in the Morgan Junction at Whisky West. My thanks to our June host locations!  Musicians will perform from 6 pm to 7:45 pm (with one 15-minute break at the midpoint). 

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ReThinkTheLink led a walking tour of likely light rail route
Group is not opposed to transit but prefers the No Build option; EIS due this summer

With the final Environmental impact statement due this summer for Sound Transit’s West Seattle light rail extension the group ReThinkTheLink held their second route walk through on Sunday June 9 not to protest the project but as they said, so the public could be better informed of the “scale, scope and impacts” of the plans thus far.

A group of about 35 people joined the organizers on a looping walk from the West Seattle Health Club, whose pool under the current plan is set to be eliminated, up through north Delridge where a series of businesses will be removed, out to mid span on the lower Spokane Street Bridge and back.

It was led by Alan McMurray who has a job in SODO near where the West Seattle link will stop.

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Pat's View: Want to make movies? You and thousands of others will be able to soon enough

By Patrick Robinson (and Chat GPT)

Many people doubt that AI can replace human creativity. At some levels that certainly true. But that argument may become irrelevant. I came up with a simple movie script idea and fed it to Chat GPT. Which today is quite rudimentary but is SOON going to be able to not only write the full script.. but actually CREATE THE FULL MOVIE. likely within the next two years I'd guess.

See this site for the very early beginnings of what is possible TODAY and bear in mind it's improving FAST. 

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Evergreen High School construction site vandalized
Water damage to a section of the building

Information from Highline Public Schools

The construction site for the new Evergreen High School facility was vandalized on May 31. A water hose was inserted into duct work, flooding a significant portion of the structure. Insulation and drywall sustained water damage. Clean-up started immediately after the damage was discovered. 

Contractors are assessing the extent of the damage and any impact to the construction schedule. More information is anticipated in a couple of weeks. 

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Keeping Track 6-7-24
Where area sports stars meet their future

 

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

McCullough now batting .242

West Seattle graduate Morgan McCullough has a .242 average over his first 99 at-bats for the Class AA Arkansas Travelers of the Seattle Mariners organization.

McCullough has blasted three home runs and racked up 14 RBI.  The multi position player has also stolen four bases.

 

Gosztola goes 3-3 at Gonzaga

West Seattle graduate Miles Gosztola finished with a 3-3 record on the mound as a freshman left-hander at Gonzaga University.

Gosztola appeared in 12 games for the Bulldogs with 41 strikeouts in 41 innings.  He started eight games.

He walked only 15 opponents.

 

Sam Huard lands at Utah

Kennedy Catholic graduate Sam Huard is taking his quarterback talents to the University of Utah this fall.

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Seattle Night Out 2024 is August 6th; Street parties work to acqaint neighbors and help prevent crime

Night Out is a national event promoted in Seattle by Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention. It is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, increase neighborhood support in anti-crime efforts, and unite our communities. 

Night Out is traditionally held the first Tuesday night in August.

Register today : https://www.seattle.gov/police/crime-prevention/night-out

 

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Artist Dozfy brings beauty to the beach; Hopes Corps grant funded mural painting

Artist Patrick Nguyen who goes by the artist name Dozfy is all about inclusiveness and connection. He's and his team are responsible for the new animal mural on the outside of the restroom on Alki.

 

animal mural art
An otter, humpback whale and octopus share space on the walls of the restroom in the 2500 block of Alki Ave SW. Photo by Patrick Robinson

 

It's across from Blue Moon Burgers in the 2500 block on Alki Ave. SW.

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Sports watch 6-6-24
Sporting events worth keeping an eye on

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

Baseball

Summer collegiate

White Center's DubSea Fish Sticks host the Blackfins for a 7:05 p.m. Saturday game at Mel Olson Stadium inside Steve Cox Memorial Park.

The Seattle Studs come to town at 6:35 p.m. next Thursday.

 

Pros

Mariners

Seattle goes to Kansas City for three games this weekend, taking on the Royals at 5:10 p.m. Friday, 1:10 p.m. Saturday and  11:10 a.m. Sunday.

The Mariners come home to T-Mobile Park to face the Chicago White Sox at 6:40 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

ROOT Sports Northwest will televise the action.

 

Sounders

Seattle will also be in Kansas City for soccer at 5:30 p.m. Saturday on Apple TV+.

 

Reign FC

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The Taste of White Center will share the flavors of the neighborhood June 29
More than thirty restaurants will offer samples with live music, other vendors and a kids area too

Information from the White Center Food Bank

The White Center Food Bank is excited to bring together our neighborhood’s wide variety of restaurants for a family-friendly event and fundraiser. With 30+ restaurants participating, attendees purchase $5 tickets to try a variety of foods like banh mi sandwiches, bubble tea, tacos, pizza and much more. Iconic restaurants like Puffy Pandy, Tomo, El Catrín, and others are ready to serve up amazing bites! Join us for a fun-filled event with food, vendors, a kid’s area and live music!

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