February 2019

Seattle and Highline Public Schools announce closure in advance of next snow event

Seattle Public Schools announced on Sunday afternoon that based on a forecast of up to 8 more inches of snow in the Seattle area for Monday that school is cancelled for Monday Feb. 11.

Students should not report to school No preschool or Head Start classes John Stanford Center is open. For athletic updates, check the district’s athletic webpage.

Highline Public Schools also announced their closure for Feb. 11

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UPDATE: King County Metro continues Emergency Snow Network into Monday and Tuesday, possibly longer into the workweek

information from King County Metro

Riders should be prepared for crowding and potentially longer waits at bus stops on Monday and Tuesday as Metro operates on the Emergency Snow Network, which reduces service to 60 high-ridership routes to maintain reliability. Facing unpredictable weather conditions and travel delays, Metro encourages commuters across the region to allow for another 30-60 minutes in their travel schedules and prepare alternate travel plans if their route is not in service, and connect to Link light rail service where possible. 

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Next round of snow coming as Weather Service predicts up to 8 more inches by Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Sunday through Tuesday night predicting up to 8 more inches or snowfall for our area. The longer range forecast calls for temperatures in the 20's through next Wednesday.

WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

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Il Nido aiming for late spring opening in Alki Homestead location

The Alki Homestead's new restaurant tenant, Il Nido is aiming for a "late Spring" opening said owner Mike Easton.  Easton and his wife, Victoria Diaz Easton currently run Il Corvo at 217 James Street near Pioneer Square in downtown Seattle. 

The restoration and modification progress on the historic structure at 2717 61st Ave SW, originally built in 1904, has been meticulous and steady, with three apartments upstairs now occupied. 

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Update: City of Seattle summary of winter weather response and impacts to city services

information from the City of Seattle

The City continues to work to limit the impact of this winter storm on residents and access to services. The City is preparing for additional 1-3 inches of snow throughout today, and monitoring forecasts for the potential of additional snow ahead of Monday morning’s commute. 

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HERBOLD: The future of Camp Second Chance

Information from District 1 City Councilmember Lisa Herbold

Many people have been contacting me about the future of Camp Second Chance at Myers Way.

As you may recall, in December of 2016, the Mayor announced that Camp Second Chance would be one of the city’s six sanctioned encampments. The encampment occupants have worked to make the Myers Way location safe and ensure that it is a good neighbor to the surrounding community. Camp Second Chance has grown to become a place for security and community – moving many people on to get permanent housing.

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HERBOLD: SDOT Snow Response Interactive Map and arterials prioritized for clearing

Information from District 1 City Councilmember Lisa Herbold

Winter weather has arrived, so here’s information about SDOT’s snow response resources:  SDOT’s interactive map showing which roads have been treated or cleared in the last hour, three hours, and twelve hours. You can view it by neighborhood.

Here’s SDOT’s Winter Weather Response webpage, and SDOT’s Snow/Ice Service Level map of the arterial streets they prioritize for keeping open in snow and ice. They seek to achieve bare and wet pavement on specified streets within 12 hours after a significant lull in a storm.

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Questions for the candidates: Herbold, Tavel and Kolding share their views
District 1 City Council candidates offer different perspectives

The race for Seattle City Council in District 1, representing West Seattle and South Park is now underway with incumbent Lisa Herbold declaring her re-election campaign, and challengers Phillip Tavel, Brendan Kolding and Jesse Green having declared their candidacy. Westside Seattle generated a list of questions on the issues facing District 1 and beyond and asked the candidates to respond. Only Jesse Green failed to respond. A fourth registered candidate Isiah Willoughby could not be reached.

 

1.Development is a serious issue in Seattle with impacts on taxes, infrastructure, local business and quality of life. What can be done to mitigate those impacts and preserve the character of existing neighborhoods in District 1?

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