October 2024

LETTER: How to comment on the West Seattle Light Rail extension: You have less than 30 days

Dear Editor:

The comment process for Sound Transit meetings is not easy.  These hints might help.  The vote on whether to go forward with light rail for West Seattle will be cast within the next few days.  The full board will be in attendance at the Sound Transit Board of Directors meeting (1:30-5;00pm, 24 October), and we expect them to vote on the West Seattle Link Extension light rail project at that time. To give the board members time to read about our concerns BEFORE they vote -  our comments should be sent to the individual members by; Saturday, October 19th.    

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Spooktacular fun awaits at White Center's Halloweentown Block Party!

Get ready for a hauntingly good time as White Center transforms into a bewitching Halloweentown on October 31st! The neighborhood is brewing up a cauldron of fun for ghouls and goblins of all ages, promising a night to remember.

From 4 pm to the witching hour of 2 am, 16th Ave SW between Roxbury and SW 100th St will be alive with the spirit of Halloween. The street closure begins at high noon, setting the stage for an enchanting evening.

Little monsters can start their trick-or-treating adventure early with a Trunk or Treat extravaganza from 4 pm to 8 pm. Imagine the delight on children's faces as they collect treats from a line of spookily decorated lowriders! Carnival games and family-friendly activities will keep the young ones entertained until the sun goes down.

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Sports Watch 10-10-24
Sporting events worth keeping an eye on

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

High Schools

Football

West Seattle hosts Lakeside for a 4:30 p.m. Friday game at the Southwest Athletic Complex and Chief Sealth visits Cleveland there at 7:30 p.m.

Highline entertains Lake Washington at 7 p.m. as Ballard visits Seattle Prep.

Kennedy Catholic travels to Auburn Memorial to face Auburn-Riverside at 7:30 p.m.

Pros

Kraken

Seattle visits Minnesota for a 5 p.m. Saturday hockey game before dropping in on Dallas at the same time Sunday.

The Kraken go on to Nashville at 5 p.m. Tuesday and come home to Climate Pledge Arena to play Philadelphia at 7 p.m. next Thursday.

All four games will be televised on KONG with Thursday's also shown on Channel 5.

Reign FC

Seattle goes to Utah at 2 p.m. Saturday on ESPN2.

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Sound Transit committee approves West Seattle Link Extension move to design phase despite concerns
Route to be set Oct. 24

The Sound Transit System Expansion Committee voted unanimously to approve the West Seattle Link Extension project, advancing it into the final design phase. This was a recommendation to approve the West Seattle Link preferred alternative to the full Board to consider.The decision came after a lengthy discussion about cost concerns and potential impacts on the surrounding community. The preferred route wiil be set in a vote on Oct. 24.

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Sound Transit Board to vote on adoption of final route for West Seattle Link Extension
Opponents offer alternative views

The Sound Transit Board will vote Oct. 10 on a resolution selecting the final route, profile, and stations for the West Seattle Link Extension light rail project. The decision, to be made on October 24, 2024, will mark a significant milestone in extending light rail service to West Seattle.

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Download the resolution here

 

To participate in the meeting:

Hybrid Meeting – In person and Video/Telephone Conference

To participate in the meeting via video conference:

Click HERE

To participate in the meeting via telephone conference: Call 253-215-8782 or

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Sports Roundup 10-10-24

 

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

Football

Kennedy 62, Auburn 24

Kennedy Catholic continued its winning ways Saturday, trouncing the visiting Trojans.

The Lancers ran their overall record to 5-0 and their North Puget Sound League Class 4A mark to 3-0.

 

West Seattle 34, Franklin 7

The Wildcats improved to 2-3 on the year with Saturday's victory over the Quakers.

 

Foster 65, Lindbergh 6

The Bulldogs enjoyed a big win over the Eagles in Renton this past Friday.

 

Mt. Rainier 57, Kentridge 12

Mount Rainier broke into the win column in a big way Friday.

 

Lakeside 13, Chief Sealth 10

The Seahawks got their first taste of defeat in a close game Friday.

 

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Clerk at 7-11 assaulted by two men in robbery; Suspects possibly thwarted in second attempt

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

#2024-279573/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch:

At 1:31 am on October 2, two suspects walked into the 7-11 located at the 4300 BLK of SW Admiral Wy. The suspects were driving a possibly dark sedan.

The suspects entered the store, and one jumped over the counter.

The second suspect walked around the counter. The suspects punched the clerk in the back twice and jabbed the back of his neck. The clerk felt pain.

The suspects took approximately $200.00 in cash and left in the vehicle. The manager responded to the scene and video footage was reviewed.

Possibly the same car was seen at a 7-11 located at the 9000 BLK of Delridge Wy SW.

The two suspects attempted to walk inside the 7-11 wearing masks, but the clerk locked the door (Case# 24-279550). The SPD Robbery Unit was notified about both incidents.

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Yale Whiffenpoofs acapella singing group coming to West Seattle Oct. 24
Nationally known group will perform in support of Endolyne Children's Choir

The world-renowned Yale Whiffenpoofs are coming to West Seattle for a special performance on Oct.24 in support of Endolyne Children's Choir.

Show at 7:00pm at 3050 California Ave SW in St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church

Tickets: https://whiffs.ticketbud.com/endolyne-children-s-choir-fundraiser-featuring-the-yale-whiffenpoofs-

The Yale Whiffenpoofs are America’s oldest collegiate a cappella group. This October, they will be on tour in Washington State and their West Seattle performance will be hosted by the Endolyne Children’s Choir. ECC singers are thrilled to be sharing the stage with the legendary and accomplished Whiffenpoofs.

The Whiffenpoofs are generously donating a significant portion of the revenue from this concert towards supporting ECC's mission.

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Support the family of young man who was shot in West Seattle

The shooting death of Laupule Talaga at the Distinguished Foods kitchen rentals facility in West Seattle on Sept 25 shocked the entire community. His wife Maylyn and three children lost him but so did his unborn twins.

The assailant remains at large as the Seattle Police Department investigation continues.

Now a  GoFundMe page has been set up to help support his grieving family with a modest goal of $10,000. 

Here's that link.

The page reads:

On September 25, our world was shattered by the heartbreaking loss of Laupule Talaga, a loving partner and devoted father, due to a senseless act of gun violence. As we grapple with this tragedy, we come together to support Maylyn and her three beautiful children, along with twins on the way.

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