December 2020

How does a small restaurant survive in a Pandemic? Locöl reinvents and looks for support
New Take and Bake Pizzas, signature dishes to go, and a Go Fund Me with a twist

When Locöl Barley and Vine at 7902 35th SW opened in 2011 it was a long shot. No TV's, somewhat limited seating, a tiny galley kitchen and only serving wine and beer. But from the earliest concept about it by owner Kyle Duce it was marked by a high level intuition about what people really wanted in a neighborhood restaurant/bar.

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Nucor Steel does it again; More than $22,000 donated to West Seattle Food Bank

Every year, Nucor Steel, whose operation in West Seattle is both a large employer and a traditionally very involved community supporter, rallies their employees to donate food and cash and matches their cash donations with $2 for every dollar donated to the West Seattle Food Bank. This year they topped $22,000.

If you'd like to join Nucor and many others in helping the food bank meet a tremendous need this year, 

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

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Superintendent Denise Juneau leaving the job: Search for a replacement begins

Denise Juneau, Seattle Public Schools Superintendent since June of 2018 is leaving the job. She made the announcement via press release on Dec. 8, It was widely reported earlier that a contract renewal for Juneau was unlikely.

Statement from SPS Superintendent Denise Juneau 

It has been the greatest honor of my professional journey to serve Seattle Public Schools students, families, school leaders, educators, and staff. 

While the past two and a half years have been extraordinary and deeply fulfilling, I am today announcing that I am leaving Seattle Public Schools. I will not seek a new contract and will not be serving the district beyond the conclusion of my current contract, which finishes at the end of June 2021. 

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FREE ADMIRAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE CAPER Dec. 12

Admiral Congregational Church is hosting a FREE COOKIES! event on the Admiral Church lawn Dec. 12.

 Volunteers in Santa hats under a festive canopy will hand out bags of Christmas cookies and copies of “ADMIRAL CHURCH’S CHRISTMAS FAVES”, all your favorite cookie recipes!

4320 SW Hill Street in Seattle.

http://www.admiralchurch.org/

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WS Junction Virtual Holiday Gift Guide – starts Thursday, December 10

The West Seattle Junction has a new idea on how to get your holiday gift shopping done locally and right with the help of their gift guide and a few stops on the internet.

Personal gift guides straight from your favorite Junction business owners to you - on your couch! It's the holiday shopping event of the season - the virtual Junction gift guide. Get your favorite beverage, then sit back and enjoy the absolute best of the best gifts brought to you by the people who hand-curated them - the business owners!

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Stolen car from SeaTac ends up in collision near White Center; Three teens arrested

King County Sheriff's Office deputies have three persons detained after a stolen vehicle crashed near the intersection of SW 107th and 26th Ave SW on Monday afternoon. Detectives remain on-scene for this active investigation. 

A pregnant woman in SeaTac was the victim of a car theft on Dec. 5th, according to King County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Tim Meyer. The car was the same one one involved in the crash. Police responded to the collision Monday around 3 p.m.

Three suspects involved, all teenagers were arrested. Two people were transported to Harborview Medical Center but their injuries were non life threatening.

One suspect ran from the scene, but police quickly captured him. The sheriff's office said all injuries were due to the collision. Gunshots were fired during the incident but no one was injured by them. 

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