October 2018

Water main break near Alki gets quick attention

A water main break near Alki Point on Saturday drew the quick attention of Seattle Public Utilities. The main broke on Beach Drive SW in the afternoon and water to the immediate area was shut off. Crews arrived, punched hole in the roadway and began to address the ruptured pipe. A new pipe was brought in and a temporary patch was installed. A final permanent solution was set to be installed soon according to crews on the scene.

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Homeless documentary Trickle Down Town premiers Oct. 21 at Admiral Theater; Q & A with Director Tomasz Biernacki

A new documentary film “Trickle Down Town” by West Seattle film maker and artist Tomasz Biernacki looks at the issue of homelessness in Seattle with a focus on the West Seattle area. Coverage of the film appeared previously in Westside Seattle. The film will premier at the Admiral Theater on Oct. 21 at 7pm. Tickets are available in advance ONLY through www.pechara.com but are FREE. Westside Seattle as official media sponsor for the film posed a series of questions  to Biernacki to provide some background in advance of the film opening.

 

What do you see as the single most misunderstood issue regarding the homeless?

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Big Bird? Bird on a Wire Espresso expands

Heidi Herr is a busy lady. A study in constant motion Herr has been the owner of Bird on a Wire Espresso at 3509 SW Henderson Street since 2002. But the issue has always been that it's literally too popular. For a neighborhood coffeehouse serving Ravens Brew Coffee they could only fit 15 or 20 people in at most and that meant most were standing. 

Outdoor seating was added, and still it wasn't quite enough. So when the building owner made the space just adjacent available, Herr said yes. "We were maxed out."

Just open the new "big bird" has 1400 square feet, with an expanded menu. and seating for 30 people. They serve beer, wine and cider in addition to the usual array of coffee drinks.

They are open 6am to 4pm Monday through Friday and 7am to 4pm on the weekends.

There won't be a big grand opening celebration so "you will have to just stop in to see all the new stuff," Herr said indicating menu changes and more were likely in the next 30 days.

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