August 2018

UPDATE: Night Out Neighborhood parties; potluck food and a chance to get acquainted

Night Out a national event promoted in Seattle by Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention is tonight, Aug. 7. It is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, increase neighborhood support in anti-crime efforts, and unite our communities. 

You can VIEW THE MAP FOR PARTIES NEAR YOU HERE.

There are more than fifty registered parties in West Seattle and thirty six in Ballard.

The event also offers people a chance in many cases to learn about emergency preparedness, certain special needs neighbors and resources in the local area. Most parties start at 6pm and end by 9pm but check your own area or the map for specifics. 

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The house where REI was built, West Seattle’s part of the company history

Recreational Equipment, Inc., better known as REI, grew from humble roots as a Seattle start-up into a company with 154 retail stores in 36 states. 

The business can trace its roots to West Seattle, to a house on SW Southern St., perched atop a hill, overlooking the ocean. 

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Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority -- charged with attracting visitors to Seattle’s backyard

The Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority markets and promotes Southwest King County as an attractive destination to leisure and business travelers.

The group's goal is to get visitors to stay and play near Sea-Tac International Airport.

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Claudia Altman

Claudia Altman died unexpectedly but peacefully in Seattle on April, 24th at the age of 84. Claudia is survived her husband, Leslie Altman, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

West Seattle Police Blotter week of 8-5-18

Detectives investigating homicide in Highland Park neighborhood

Detectives are investigating after a body was found in the 8400 block of 1 Ave S. around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28. Witnesses reported hearing a disturbance at the address just before an unknown make and model of car sped away. The witnesses then saw a man who had died, lying on the ground where the car had been. Detectives are working with the medical examiner’s office to determine the cause of death. This remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the homicide/assault tip line at (206) 233-5000.

 

Detectives investigating shooting at Delridge apartment complex

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Walk softly and carry a big ballot

By Jean Godden

Primary votes were due by Tuesday this week. If you voted, there's good news. You helped pick people competing to run our state and nation. But, if you skipped voting, shame on you.

It's hard to think of any excuse for a citizen -- native or naturalized -- not to vote in King County of all places. In our county, we have some of the easiest, most voter-friendly, tamper-proof practices in the nation. It's easy to register: you can do it on line; you can register by mail, or you can sign up in person at election offices in Seattle and Renton.

Once registered, you'll get a voter's pamphlet with information about choices. And you'll get a ballot in the mail. Once you've voted, you can drop your ballot -- no stamp required -- in the nearest mailbox or go to one of the many convenient drop boxes. The county just added a dozen more.

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Power outage knocks out power for nearly 17,000 in West Seattle; Now back on

A power outage of unknown origin struck West Seattle around 8:32 am on Monday, knocking out the juice for 16.928 City Light customers. This stretched from Alki through central West Seattle including the Junction. The southern end of it was SW Henderson Street. It came back on at 8:51 for a large number in the southern section of West Seattle, then others shortly thereafter.

 This is the second power outage in the last 10 days. The first was caused by a failure in a relay, City Light said. No explanation for this outage was offered as yet. An estimate for restoration was noon.

Check here for the map http://www.seattle.gov/light/sysstat/

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