January 2019

Man shot to death near Steve Cox Park in White Center

King County Sheriff's deputies responded to an anonymous call of a male shot at 10400 BLK 15 AVE SW, White Center around 2 am on Wednesday morning.

A 51-year-old male was located with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was pronounced dead at the scene. King County Major Crimes was responding to investigate.

Police have no leads at this time but if you have any information about the incident you are urged to call 911.

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Anita J. Lusk

Anita J. Lusk was born on June 10, 1921 to Herman and Lydia Brandt, in Marinette, WI.  On December 24, 2018, Anita was called home to be with Jesus, the ultimate Christmas gift!

Anita is survived by her daughter, Alexandra Austin (Richard); her son, Jay Lusk (Suzanne); grandchildren Michael Minnis (Aiqun), and Christin Lusk Olyano (Ruben).

Evalea Susan Beck

Evalea Susan Proffitt Beck, age 86, passed away peacefully with friends and loved ones at her side on December 3, 2018.  She was born September 13, 1932 in Alden, Kansas and has been a resident of West Seattle since 1969.  Evalea was a registered nurse who received her training at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.  Most of her career was spent in geriatric nursing, working at The Kenney in West Seattle.  She was a nurse at the Kenney, located just down the street from her Fauntleroy home, for 25 years.

Fifteen years for West 5 is only the beginning

By Sarah Mackay

Dean Overton knows all about positive vibe. After a longtime career in the record industry, he created this cool and laid-back quintessential lounge on California known as West 5. It’s a landmark, iconic lounge with a huge departure from its previous purpose as a shooting range and bowling alley years past. Dean partnered with lifelong friend, Dave Mountoure,  who left a jet set tech job to transform the space with neon, ultra comfortable furniture and relics from past West Seattle drinking establishments.

Why celebrate West 5 today? After fifteen years they’re still going strong. Their original vision can be felt and seen throughout from employees who quickly become family to supercool, vintage décor. Happy, longtime loyal employees work alongside Dean and Dave at what they all call their “second home”.

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It’s the end of the road for the Alaskan Way Viaduct 

Three-week closure of SR 99 through Seattle begins tonight, Jan. 11; The new tunnel will open following realignment work

SEATTLE – If the rain holds off, drivers on the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct could be treated to one final sunset drive tonight, Friday, Jan. 11. 

When the clock strikes 10 p.m., it'll be lights out for the viaduct, as the Washington State Department of Transportation starts closing the structure forever following six decades of service.

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