May 2020

SPS Families can now access Free Tech Support
Volunteer Collaborative Helpline launched to support students and families during school closures

information from Seattle Public Schools

 Seattle Public Schools (SPS) students and families who need technical assistance with computers or other devices used in the continuity of learning outside of school during the Covid-19 crisis can now access a team of dedicated volunteers who will provide customized support over the phone.

The Family Tech Support Center began operations this week with staffing 12 hours a day – from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Seven story, 47 unit live work apartment project moves ahead for 20th NW in Ballard

A large live/work apartment project at 5601 20th Ave NW that began seven years ago in 2013 took one step closer to happening as a land use application was filed with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections to allow a 7-story, 47-unit apartment building with 4 live-work units. Parking for 25 vehicles is proposed. The existing building will be demolished. Back in 2013 it was meant to be a 6-story, 35-unit residential building with 3 live-work units (3,206 sq. ft.) and retail (1,884 sq. ft.) at street level with parking for 34 vehicles. A design guidance review meeting on the project for May 1 was cancelled.

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Academy honors Ballard High School filmmakers with 13 nominations

The Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced nominees for the Northwest High School Awards of Excellence. Students from the Ballard High School Digital Filmmaking Program earned 13 nominations. These awards celebrate the most outstanding productions from five Northwest states: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. Productions are nominated by NATAS industry professionals. The winners will be announced June 6 at the Virtual 57th Annual Northwest Emmy Awards.

     Ballard’s nominations span eight categories, reflecting the diverse skills students learn in the program. In the categories of best Writer and best Audio/Sound, every production nominated was by Ballard’s film students. This is the twelfth year in a row that Ballard High School film students have been nominated by the Academy.

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Quick and healthy meals when stuck at home during Covid-19

By Katy G. Wilkens

Getting to the store in the midst of Covid-19 concerns can be stressful. With a little planning you can minimize your trips to the store, maximize the return on your food budget and be sure you are eating healthy.

Forget the frozen dinners. Many healthy foods last a long time, are easy to store and can be made into healthy meals. Canned vegetables or fish can be rinsed to remove the salt. Frozen veggies without sauces are usually low in sodium, and frozen fruits and veggies are good sources of vitamins.

 

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West Seattle Farmers Market to re-open Sunday; But be prepared for changes

information from Seattle Farmers Markets

The Neighborhood Farmers Markets has worked closely with the City of Seattle and Seattle-King County Public Health and other stakeholders and partners in each neighborhood to re-open safe, permitted farmers markets. The West Seattle Farmers Market will re-open on Sunday, May 3, and they are asking West Seattle residents to observe new rules. 

Agriculture is the most essential act, and the farmers markets serve as the essential link between farmers and eaters. This weekend, we need you to help protect public health and our community by following new guidelines.

· Please consider taking the Farmers Market Shopper Oath.

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Herbold: Update on West Seattle Bridge monitoring and area traffic counts after closure

SDOT’s instrumentation consultant, BDI, measured crack depths on the sides of the box girders where they meet the deck and also used ultra-sonic pulse echo imaging and ground penetrating radar to help in understanding if there is any weakness in the steel rope that holds the bridge in compression.

On April 22, SDOT’s design consultant, WSP, provided an estimate of rate of crack growth as well as a critical failure projection. WSP also continues work on a decision tree to inform the question of whether or not to replace or repair the bridge.

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