July 2018

Morgan Junction mural restoration is colorful and finally complete

The well known historical mural at Morgan Junction depicting the neighborhood as it might have looked in the 1930's has now been fully restored by artist Bob Henry. Henry, who has been painting for more than 40 years said the project took a full 21 days of off and on work with delays for weather. It was funded by a generous donation from the late Earl Cruzen. Full coverage of the dedication ceremony can be seen here.

Henry has more mural restoration in his future with the Mosquito Boat Landing on California Ave SW up next pending some details being ironed out.

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Burien Police offer statement on position on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Burien Police Chief Ted Boe shared a statement online regarding the BPD's position on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Chief Boe presented this statement on July 2, 2018 to Burien City Council about the Burien Police Department and King County's position on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Leslie John Frith April 20, 1936 – June 24, 2018

Leslie John Frith (Les), age 82, was a loving husband, father and grandfather, a multi-sport athlete, Navy veteran, accomplished salesman, Knight of Columbus, artist and teacher. Wherever he lived, Les became a strong part of the community and leaves behind a long list of friends and acquaintances.  He often spoke of being thankful for all of them and what they brought to his life. He loved family, friends, the outdoors, music, friendly competition and a good laugh.  A humble, thankful mentor, he made many laugh, think and become a better person. Les will be deeply missed 

 

Popular Hobnobber Tavern sold after 45 years under one ownership

For ​the last​ 45 years Jack Maley ran a successful tavern at 447 SW​ 153rd St. in Burien called the Hobnobber.

​It is​ a "Cheers" type bar with the requisite stools, pin ball, ​pool tables, ​pull tabs​ and​ neon beer signs​.​ Boiled eggs ​crowd ​a jar at the bar​.​  ​A bundle ​of beef sticks​ stand at attention. ​It is a second home for some. ​I​t​ ​is​ a place where everybody kn​ows your name.

But it is​​ ​more. In those 45 years cops were frequent visitors, not for police action. Quite the contrary. A lot of cops gathered there for an after hours beer from playing in local softball games​ or just gathering from the day's patrol​. ​It is a true sports bar. ​​It became a sports bar before sports bars were popular.​​ It included many sports but Jack loves baseball. ​

​In the 70's Jack developed his own fast pitch team, competing with the area's best and hoping the Hobnobber would also be a thirst quencher for the teams. He was not wrong.

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Notes from a native son

 

Jason Boyd

 

Editor’s note: This is a first column from Jayson Boyd, a local man who has things to say about his beloved West Seattle

By Jayson Boyd

You probably don’t recognize my name. I’m just a fairly average guy from West Seattle. But I’m an average guy who spends a good amount of time lost in thought, and sometimes I like to write these thoughts down and share them with others.

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Sam Jo creates dream place Anju Bar and Eatery in White Center

By Lindsay Peyton

Most days, Sam Jo can be found, power tools in hand and tape-measurer on his belt, working alongside a construction crew to build his dream.

The owner of Anju Bar and Eatery is not afraid to do the heavy lifting and the dirty work involved in building his bar and restaurant. In fact, he’s perfectly suited for the job.

Jo’s role models are his hard-working parents. His mother Joy is a nurse. His father Joe owned a series of small businesses, including restaurants, before becoming a minister.

“They’re superhero parents,” Jo said.

He received his degree in comparative literature and communications from the University of Washington in 2004. After graduating, however, he was unsure which direction his career would take him.

“I went to law school in San Diego, but then I realized that was a huge mistake,” Jo said with a laugh.

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Double the festivals, double the fun in Ballard

By Lindsay Peyton

The Nordic Museum and Ballard Alliance are teaming up this year to make Friday, July 13 though Sunday, July 15 the ultimate weekend in Ballard, with a nod to the neighborhood’s past and a celebration of food, crafts, live music and craft beer in the present.

Two iconic events in Ballard will now coincide. The 44th annual Ballard SeafoodFest takes place over three days—from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 14 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 15. Festivities take place throughout the neighborhood’s main business district.

The Nordic Museum has moved its Viking Days to the same weekend. The 35th annual festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15 at the museum’s new location, 2655 NW Market St.

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Junction rolls out SOL (Save Our Lots) Pale Ale fundraising brew

 

The effort to preserve the free parking spaces in the West Seattle Junction will enter a new phase on Wednesday when the West Seattle Junction Association (WSJA) will formally announce the introduction of SOL Parking Pale. The new brew made by the Ellliott Bay Brewing Company is the first in what is likely to be a series of efforts to raise enough money to help offset a much higher lease payment, itself driven by higher taxes on the land occupied by the 229 spaces around Junction. 

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Highline Crimes week of 7-9-18

Drive by shooting in Des Moines

Des Moines police are still investigating a drive by shooting in the 21800 block of 30th Ave South. Several shots were fired but nobody was hit.  The investigation continues.

 

Shooting in SeaTac sends one to hospital

A 23  year old male suffered life threatening injuries in a shooting incident July 4 in SeaTac. He was taken to Harborview Medical Center but the exact circumstances of the shooting are still unclear. The investigation is continuing.

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