Open for less than a year, Bel Gatto Bakery, a business that took over the former "The Original Bakery" which opened in 1936 at 9253 45th Ave SW, has closed.
A sign in the window proclaims that the rising wage requirements made it impossible to continue.
On January 11, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the neighborhood group Schmitz Park Creek Restore will host a vital community event to pull invasive ivy, holly, and blackberry plants, allowing native flora and fauna to thrive. The event, which welcomes participants of all ages, will be held at the intersection of SW Admiral Way and SW Stevens St.
As of now, only 1 out of the 20 needed participants have registered, highlighting the importance of community involvement to ensure the event’s success. Volunteers are encouraged to wear sturdy boots and clothes suitable for getting wet and dirty. Snacks and drinks should be brought along as needed.
Date & Time: January 11, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Information from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is currently accepting applications for the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). NMF is a granting program that consists of two funds – the Community Partnership Fund (CPF) and the Small Sparks Fund (SSF) – which support grassroots projects that build stronger communities.
A power out hit parts of Burien around midday on Jan. 5 affecting 4900 City Light customers including the Fred Meyer store, which was shut down.
The outage was relieved a little to 2478 customers about half an hour but is still out as of 1:45pm.
The outage was east of Lake Burien extending north and west of HWY509 to 136th SW where it crosses over to Boulevard Park extending north up to 96th Ave SW. Restorartion was expected to happen soon.
By Beth Dayo
During a recent session, a new client described feeling "blind" to the harmful ways they hold and use their body. They recognized these patterns as wrong or harmful but felt powerless to change them, unsure how to stay conscious enough to shift the habits. Sound familiar?
I encounter this with every client—and in myself. It's the art of awareness, also known as mindfulness or the mind-body connection. While these ideas may seem out of reach, they're surprisingly simple. With guidance, anyone can identify harmful patterns in their body and begin to unwind them, leading to better mobility, improved reflexes, and more efficient movement—freeing up energy for life.
By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
Boys basketball
Mount Rainier hosts Chief Sealth for a 7 p.m. Friday game and Ballard entertains Lakeside at 8:30 p.m. as West Seattle travels to Roosevelt.
Evergreen plays a 1 p.m. Saturday home game against Kentlake and Ballard visits Woodinville at 3 p.m. with Tyee visiting Summit Classical at 7:30 p.m.
Evergreen travels to Sultan at 6:45 p.m. Monday and Kennedy Catholic entertains Kentwood at 7 p.m. as Mount Rainier hosts Stadium.
Highline goes to Mercer Island at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday as Evergreen visits Inglemoor and Foster travels to Lindbergh.
Chief Sealth gets a 7:30 p.m. Tuesday visit from Seattle Academy as West Seattle hosts Garfield and Tyee entertains University Prep. Ballard visits Ingraham at the same time.
Even though the West Seattle Bridge reopened on September 17, 2022, after a more than two year closure, the process of repairing and then checking on those repairs has continued.
SDOT is just now near the end of that process and shared with Westside Seattle a note that their contractor will be parking vehicles on the shoulder of the bridge to go inside the structure where the inspection platforms will provide closer look. SDOT spokes person Ethan Bergerson said,
"Over the next few weeks there will be work vehicles parked on the shoulder of the West Seattle Bridge as our contractor Kraemer North America works on the inspection platforms inside the bridge. This is the final checklist item to finish before we close out their contract.
A crowd estimated to be as many as 5000 people descended on Alki Beach on New Year's morning to take part in the annual Polar Bear Plunge. The air temperature of 39 degress was actually colder than the 46 degree water as the participants arrived in robes, costumes and carry towels. Some brought food, and even one fire pit was in action.
By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
Highline 67, Washington 65
The Pirates sailed past the Patriots in Monday action.
Decatur 47, Mt. Rainier 43
Decatur dealt the Rams a Monday defeat.
Tumwater 67, Evergreen 44
Tumwater topped Evergreen this Monday.
Kennedy 66, Lindbergh 52
Kennedy Catholic clobbered Lindbergh this past Saturday.
Franklin 60, Highline 58
Highline fell to the Quakers in a close one Saturday.
Kentwood 64, Mt. Rainier 52
The Conquerors defeated Mount Rainier on Friday.
Ballard 56, Chief Sealth 38
