November 2024

Dow Constantine announces he will not seek re-election next year

Dow Constantine who has served as King County Executive since 2009 announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in 2025.

He previously served on and chaired the King County Council from 2002 to 2009. His political career began as a legislative aide in 1990  and he ran for and won the election for 34th District State House of Representatives serving from 1997 to 2000. He later served as  State Senator from this area from 2000 to 2002.

He’s a graduate of West Seattle High School and The University of Washington Law School.

Constantine made no announcement on his future plans. 

His current term ends Jan. 1, 2026.

In a press release he said:

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West Seattle Junction expands its boundaries

Information from West Seattle Junction Association

The Junction has officially expanded. Please join us in a warm welcome to the new businesses who are now part of the West Seattle Junction Association (WSJA). Our footprint now reaches 1 block north on California Ave SW to SW Dakota St and also includes the east side of Fauntleroy, across from Whole Foods.

See the image above for boundary reference.

Why should you care? Because being a part of WSJA or Business Improvement Area (BIA) means that all of the businesses within our boundaries now have a team, a network, a community, to help keep our neighborhood clean and safe, to organize events and marketing, implement beautification projects, organize community service projects and engage in advocacy in support of our neighborhood with the City of Seattle. 

The new businesses now part of the Junction include the following (between SW Oregon and SW Dakota):

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Wind Advisory could interrupt power in the overnight hours of Nov. 13

As is common in November a windy rainy time is happening Nov. 13 with high wind gusts that might knock out power. 

The National Weather Service issued the following Wind Advisory:

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 

Southwest Interior-Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-Lower Chehalis Valley Area-East Puget Sound Lowlands- Bellevue and Vicinity-Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Lacey, Covington-Sawyer-w, Redmond, Tacoma, Bonney Lake, Sahalee, Montesano, Kenmore, Bremerton, Lynnwood, Silverdale, Edmonds, Prairie Ridge, Olympia, Woodinville, Maple Valley, Kirkland, Shelton, Newport Hills, Elma, McCleary, Everett, Tumwater, Monroe, Bothell, Seattle, Enumclaw, Marysville, and Pine Lake

327 PM PST Tue Nov 12 2024 ...

WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

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Public Safety Survey wrapping up Nov. 30: Fiil it out to help shape community safety

The Public Safety Survey being conducted by Seattle University is still underway but wraps up November 30. The sponsors are urging the public to take the survey.

As of Today (11/12) they have received the following number of surveys by neighborhood in the SW Precinct:

Alaska Junction: 68

Alki: 51

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White Center Library hosts Book Sale and Holiday Bazaar

The White Center Library Guild is excited to announce its upcoming Book Sale and Holiday Bazaar, a two-day event dedicated to raising funds for library programs. The event will be held on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the White Center Library, located at 1409 SW 107th Street, Seattle, WA 98146.

This family-friendly event invites people of all ages to shop for books, gently used household treasures, and unique white elephant holiday gifts. The sale's proceeds will directly benefit the various programs offered by the White Center Library, supporting its mission to serve the community.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to find great deals on books and gifts while supporting your local library! For more information, call 206.243.0233.

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Camp Long lodge damaged in fire; Seattle Times reports it might be arson
More than $1 million in damage: Future of facility unclear

A huge response went out around 8 pm on Monday night for a fire in the historic Camp Long lodge in the 5200 block of 35th Ave SW.

The department said the fire was initially reported on the first floor of the lodge but spread to the roof.

Around 8:20 p.m., SFD crews had to move to a defensive attack due to a hole that had developed in the first story floor to mitigate the risk of collapse.

Another 40 minutes passed before they got control of the flames and crews remained on scene to deal with any remaining hot spots.

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Art of Music for the November West Seattle Artwalk Nov. 14

The next free admission Art of Music performances presented by the West Seattle Junction Association are coming up on Second Thursday Art Walk Evening November 14 at three locations: jean mann at The Beer Junction in the Alaska Junction, Nathan and Roz Duo at Soprano’s Antico Pizza & Pasta Restaurant in the Admiral District, and Cyd Smith at Whisky West in the Morgan Junction. 

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Sanislo Elementary meeting will address questions about closure and consolidation plan

The announcement that Sanislo Elementary was due for closure, with students enrolled there heading to Highland Park Elementary, was met with many questions. To address those and offer some more insight Sanislo is hosting a meeting Nov. 12. A letter from Principal Erika Ayer went out to families last week. The school is located at 1812 SW Myrtle Street.

 

Dear Sanislo Families, 

Sanislo Elementary has been identified for potential closure and consolidation with Highland Park Elementary in the Superintendent’s preliminary recommendation for rightsizing and stabilizing our school district.  

We would like to invite you to a meeting to talk about upcoming potential closure and consolidation on Tuesday Nov. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Sanislo. Interpreters will be available as needed. 

Please note this is not a hearing. Those will be scheduled in December. 

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Lancers open state against Richland

By Tim Clinton 

SPORTS EDITOR

To quote the late announcer Dave Niehaus during the Seattle Mariners' magical 1995 playoff run, "It just continues."

The Kennedy Catholic Lancers routed yet another opponent Friday, blowing away Mount Si by a 58-3 score in a Class 4A multi-district game played at Highline Memorial.

Kennedy came in as the North Puget Sound League Class 4A champions and now boasts a 10-0 overall record.

Next up for the Lancers is the state playoffs, starting with a 7 p.m. Friday game at Highline Memorial against the Richland Bombers of Eastern Washington.

Kennedy Catholic was ranked as the No. 4 state 4A team by the seeding committee and Richland was ranked No. 13.

Chief Sealth and Foster both played in Class 2A multi-district playoffs last week and lost to see the end of their seasons.

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Ballard's Armstrong races to title

By Tim Clinton

Sports Editor

Cassidy Armstrong of Ballard outlasted the field of runners in the Class 3A girls portion of the state championship cross country meet Saturday.

Armstrong won the title in a time of 16 minutes, 43.4 seconds over the 5,000 meter course set up at the Sun Willows golf course in Pasco.

Teammate Ciana Johnson came in 10th in the same race with an 18:03.7 clocking.

Also coming through with a high state finish at Sun Willows was Frederica Dilley of Chief Sealth.

Dilley took 12th place in the girls 2A competition with an effort of 18:45.0.

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