July 2018

By Lindsay Peyton

Burien invites residents and guests a chance to discover a masterpiece here and an art installation there.

The city’s art windows can be found in its central Town Square—at the Maverick Apartments, on the corner of 6th and 150th SW, and Merrill Gardens Senior Living, on 4th Ave SW between 150th St. and 151st St.

Alisa Savage, arts coordinator for the City of Burien, curates the displays. She took on the project late last year and selected artists with work that suited the window-scapes.

“I was super excited to be able to display artwork in such unique spaces,” Savage said. “And these big giant windows are great exposure for the artists.”

In July, two new artists put their work on display. Tory Franklin’s exhibit “Remnant Reweaving” is up at the Maverick, and Heather Danso’s “Facets” is in the windows at Merrill Gardens.

By Lindsay Peyton

Ballots are in the mail for the primary election, and drop boxes are open July 19 for those eager to vote for their selections.

Election day is slated for Tuesday, Aug. 7, and there are a number of candidates running for seats on the west side.

Legislative districts 33, 34 and 36 have contested seats, as do congressional districts 7 and 9.

Legislative district 33, which serves east Burien, Normandy Park, SeaTac and Des Moines. Incumbent Tina Orwall, D-position 1, is running uncontested. Republican Anthony Lamb is challenging Mia Gregerson (D) for position 2.

The district’s current state senator Karen Keiser (D) is challenged by Kun Wang, Republican, and Charles Schaefer, Libertarian.

The 34th legislative district, which includes West Seattle, White Center, Burien and Vashon Island, is currently represented by State Senator Sharon Nelson (D), who will retire at the end of her term.

Thief strikes teriyaki stand

A family-owned teriyaki restaurant, located in the 14200 block of 1 Ave S, was burglarized around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4.  The thief drilled a lock on the front door of the building to gain access inside.

Trashcan vandal

A woman residing in the 14900 block of 14 Ave SW reported suspicious circumstances around 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Jul4. She said that her 90-gallon recycling bin was burned to the ground by an unknown heat source. She heard a loud noise the night before.

Hit and run in Burien

Officers headed to the intersection of SW 151 St. and 4 Ave SW around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4. A hit and run collision resulted in a struck light pole and planter.

Dry cleaners burglarized

By Gwen Davis

Summer vacation may be hot, but it's still perfect for practicing sports.

On Thursday evening, the Seattle Storm held its fourth annual community practice for youth ages six to 14 at Seattle Christian School in SeaTac. The free event was presented with Kaiser Permanente, and was part of its StormFit program, which also features basketball clinics and camps for youth.

Over 100 children participated, and the stands were packed with their parents and families.

“It was a great event,” said Storm assistant coach, Crystal Robinson. “I had a lot of fun with the kids.”

The two-hour practice gave participants the chance to practice their basketball skills with other kids. It also featured games, prizes, autographs, an appearance from the team mascot, and a performance by the Storm Dance Troupe. Storm players facilitated the activities.

Burglarized while away from home

A woman headed to the 600 block of NW 75th St around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4 to check on her mother’s house. A neighbor had notified her that someone may have broken into the home while her mother was away. She noticed that a lawn chair was propped up against a window in the back of the house. Once inside, she saw that several drawers were opened and someone had rifled through the contents. A desktop computer and some jewelry were stolen.

Couple tricked by fire alarm

Officers arrest man for arson

Seattle police responded to the 4700 block of 42 Ave SW at 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 8 to assist the Seattle Fire Department with a blaze at an apartment building. Firefighters were able to get the situation under control, and the Fire Marshal began attempting to determine the cause of the flames. A resident of the apartment returned to the scene and advised the Fire Marshal that he had intentionally set the fire. Officers took the man into custody and booked him into King County Jail for investigation of arson. Arson detectives will now work with the prosecutor’s office as this case moves forward.

Man shot while returning home from work

Meeting Agenda for July 18, 2018 

The Kenney, 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW, 7:00pm

7:00 Welcome and Introductions

7:02 Appointment of Treasurer - Michael Brunner 

7:05 Morgan Minute Updates

• Litter League MJ Cleanups: August 5, Sept 2 and Oct 7 9:30-11
• SWDC Report
• SWPAC Report
• Morgan Mural Restoration 
• Emergency HUBs Events 

7:15 New Business

• Presentation: The Kenney Row Houses 
• SPD Micro Policing Plan Focus Group Invitation
• Phase 2 - 35th Avenue SW safety project

8:30  Old Business

Recent reports in news outlets like the New York Times and CBS News have given new life to those who believe that the UFO phenomenon is worthy of more serious investigation. Westside Seattle asked our readers to provide their own experiences and they responded with some compelling and detailed accounts that might make you feel as if the renewed interest in the subject is more than justified.

Conrad W. shared an experience he had on the Olympic Peninsula:

"Every summer, I go on a "poetry hike" with two poet friends. We climb a mountain, read our poems aloud, and hike down. It's a wonderful tradition. Several years ago, we climbed Mt. Townsend (elevation 6,200 feet) in the Olympics. It was a fantastic day with crystal-clear views all the way to Seattle and west to summits deeper in the range.

information from City of SeaTac

In order to respond to increased mail theft problems, the City has launched a citywide neighborhood mailbox program. Locking mailboxes will be available to SeaTac residents and businesses located within the City. Owners of single-family residences, duplexes, triplexes and business property owners that have individual mailboxes are eligible to participate in the program. Tenants may also participate with written permission from their landlord.