July 2018

SPF 30 will rock Alki Beach Aug. 11; Biggest one day event in West Seattle history
Father John Misty, Hot Snakes and Bully added to iconic Seattle record label 30th anniversary beach party; Set times and more announced

Father John Misty, Hot Snakes, and Bully have just been added to the lineup for SPF30 on Saturday, August 11th. The newly announced groups will join Beach House, Clipping, Kyle Craft, Fastbacks, Jo Passed, Loma, LVL UP, METZ, Moaning, Mudhoney, Shabazz Palaces, Wolf Parade, Caspar Babypants, The Not-Its!, and The School of Rock West Seattle House Band over four stages along incredibly scenic Alki Ave. in the Alki Beach neighborhood of West Seattle. 
 
The stage names and set times are:

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South Seattle College to Offer Network Security Administration degree starting Fall Quarter 2018

information from South Seattle College

 South Seattle College is offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in Network Security Administration starting this fall quarter, with classes beginning Sept. 24. The two-year program, designed for working adults, prepares students for immediate employment in information security, with the option to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program for further study.  

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Cruzen gift funds new ‘Welcome to West Seattle’ sign
West Seattle Chamber of Commerce asks public to vote between two design options

information from West Seattle Chamber of Commerce

For more than two decades, the “Welcome to West Seattle” sign along the Fauntleroy Expressway has served as a beacon for newcomers and long-timers alike. Today, sign continues to greet thousands of motorists and transit riders every day, but its original wooden structure is threatened, and the surrounding hillside provides a continual landscaping challenge.

 

ADAH CRUZEN
Adah Cruzen  - Photo by Patrick Robinson
 

The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce is deeply grateful to longtime Alki resident Adah Rhodes Cruzen for a gift of $100,000 designated for the installation of a new “Welcome to West Seattle” sign and a sustainable maintenance plan.

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Peter Kwon receives Certificate of Municipal Leadership

information from City of SeaTac

SeaTac City Councilmember Peter Kwon was presented with a Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML) from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) at a council meeting on Thursday July 24th.

The CML program is designed to enhance the ability of elected municipal officials by providing knowledge and skills to effectively operate within the law, plan for the future, secure and manage funds and foster community and staff relationships.

To earn the certificate, the official attends a variety of AWC-sponsored municipal workshops. The courses help mayors and councilmembers learn the essentials of municipal service and improve their ability to work with council colleagues, city staff, and citizens.

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West Seattle stops Sammamish in state semis

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

SEDRO WOOLLY--West Seattle won again in the state Major Little League baseball all-star tournament Tuesday, this time in a winner's bracket semifinal.

The Westsiders were 5-1 winners over Sammamish to advance them to Thursday's 4 p.m. winner's bracket final against either Auburn or Pacific back in Sedro Woolley.

Thursday's winner advances straight to Saturday's 12 p.m. provisional championship and would need to lose twice to not take the title.

The loser plays in Friday's loser's bracket final and needs to win that and two championship games to win state.

The state Majors age 10-12 champion advances to the Western Regional tournament in San Bernardino, Calif. to play for a berth in the World Series in Williamsport, Penn.

West Seattle won state at age 9-11 last year but the champion does not advance at that level.

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34th District Candidate Forum finds democratic candidates in agreement

Six first time political candidates came together in a candidate forum in White Center on Tuesday, July 24. All vying for the 34th District senate seat now occupied by the retiring Sharon Nelson, Sofia Aragon, Shannon Braddock, Joe Ngyuen, Lois Schipper, Lem Charleston and Hillary Shaw showed that they essentially agree on most issues. The 90 minute forum was sponsored by The White Center Chamber of Commerce, White Center Community Development Association, and Tommy Sound (the host).

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Herbold, Mosqueda will speak at West Seattle Transportation Coalition meeting

The West Seattle Transportation Coalition July meeting is this Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at Neighborhood House High Point Center (6400 Sylvan Way SW Seattle 98126).

Seattle City Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Teresa Mosqueda are scheduled to join us for a discussion about city transportation projects. Come and hear what our councilmembers have to say about the state of transportation in West Seattle. 

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UPDATE: Arrest made in case of alleged assault on Burien Mayor Matta

Hate crimes in Washington are punishable by up to 5 years in prison and $10,000 in fines

Update July 24 12:25pm

The King County Sheriff said that last night, 07/23/18 around 9 PM, the 62 year old suspect from Burien in the alleged assault of Burien Mary Jimmy Matta turned himself in to Burien Police.  He was arrested and subsequently released pending the investigation outcome.  Charges are expected to be forwarded to the Prosecutor Office, recommending malicious harassment charges.

Original Post July 23

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