July 2017

SDCI recommends rezone to permit construction of three townhouses and park on 42nd SW
Land is just adjacent to the West Seattle Church of the Nazarene

The Director of the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) has issued decisions and recommendations regarding the rezoning of nearly 19,000 square feet of land in the 5900 block of 42nd SW to permit the construction of three townhouse structures and the creation of a park. The original plan began in 2013 and has been awaiting a decision since last year (here's that report). The land is just adjacent to the West Seattle Church of the Nazarene.

Council Land Use Action to rezone 18,681 sq. ft. of land from Single Family 5000 (SF5000) to LowRise1 (LR1). Project includes three townhouse structures (six units total) and a new park. Parking for 12 vehicles to be provided within attached garages. Existing structure to remain. Environmental Review includes future unit lot subdivision.

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Police Blotter week of 7-24-17

Break-in on 20th Avenue S.W.

Police arrived on the 8800 block of 20th Avenue S.W. around 5:20 p.m. on Tues., July 11, after receiving a report of a burglary. The victim said that sometime between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. a thief took a Craftsman weed eater, valued at $140, from a shed in the yard. The suspect was unable to break the padlock to the building—and instead bent the plastic door enough to enter the space. 

Attempted burglary on S.W. Holden

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Kennedy Catholic names Pless, Alfonso to head coaching positions

In preparation for the beginning of the 2017 fall sports season, Kennedy Catholic High School has announced the hiring of two new head coaches to help lead Lancer Athletics.

Mary Margaret Pless has been named the new head coach of the girls golf team. Pless comes to Kennedy Catholic most recently from Holy Names Academy where she led the Cougars to two WIAA 3A State Championships during her six seasons (2006-2012) leading the program. She takes over from Jeannie Dailey who stepped down this spring following the Lancers fourth place 4A finish at state.

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Kennedy to play in Kickoff Classic

RENTON – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association announced the matchups for the 2017 WIAA Emerald City Kickoff Classic (ECKC) to be hosted at Husky Stadium on the University of Washington Campus, Saturday, Sept. 2. The eight participating teams in the 14th edition of the event will be: Kennedy Catholic of Burien, Eastside Catholic, Fife, Gonzaga Prep, Lincoln, O’Dea, Pullman and Seattle Prep.
The event will consist of four in-state matchups beginning at 10 a.m.

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UPDATE: Suspect arrested in rape of 83 year old woman in assisted living facility in SeaTac
Pursuit of suspect ends in crash

Update July 23

information from King County Sheriff

The suspect in the brutal rape and assault of an 83yoa woman on July 20th has been arrested.  Police Officers from the University of Washington arrested him without incident shortly after 9pm on July 22nd.  The UW Officers contacted the man after being called by transit security regarding a male causing a disturbance on a light rail platform at the UW Station.  When the officers contacted the man, they learned of the warrant that had been issued by the Washington State Department of Correction related to this case.

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White Center Parade celebrated local culture, Seahawks and fun

The White Center Jubilee Days parade on July 23 saw horses, and horsepower, drill teams and sports teams, and a lot of color as it travelled from 112th Street SW along 16th SW north into the community. The parade route was packed with fans as it made its way. The Grand Marshall this year was Karl Sutter and this year for the first time the unofficial Mayor of White Center Geoff "Mac" McElroy was there waving to the crowd with the Key to the City on his back. The parade this year saw a large contingent from Wheels of Boom which consists of specially decorated cars and trucks all in Seahawks theme.  The group is approved and sanctioned by the Seattle Seahawks, and they go out to perform acts of charity around the region. The Jolly Roger Motorcycle club was part of the show with more than a dozen motorized vehicles including trikes rolling through. 

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West Seattle Grand Parade was bright and beautiful

The 2017 edition of the West Seattle Grand Parade was big, bold and beautiful as usual with more than 70 entries traveling the route from the Admiral District to the West Seattle Junction. The parade was sponsored by the West Seattle Rotary Club and was announced by KIRO TV’s Allison Grande.

The day began with the West Seattle Kiddies Parade which has seen dwindling participation in the last few years and may be terminated from the event in the future. West Seattle Rotary members made a great effort however and went into the crowd to recruit kids to be in the event which eventually had about 20 kids and parents take part.

The Vancouver B.C. Police Motorcycle Drill Team and Seattle Police Motorcycle Drill Team both delighted the crowd as the main parade got underway. The Daffodill Festival float from Pierce County was well received and sadly missing this year was the Hi-Yu float since the organization chose to go inactive last year. 

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