February 2021

District 1 City Councilmember Lisa Herbold shared this news with her constituents via her email newsletter on Friday Feb. 12.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is tracking vaccine distribution by region, eligibility tier, and demographics, and sharing information via data dashboards – access them here.  The data shows that District 1 (included with South Seattle below) is doing relatively well in terms of overall vaccination rates compared to other regions – but lags behind in vaccinations for those 65+ and especially 75+ years old, who are at the highest risk of dying from Covid.

Ola Salon well known in West Seattle but now located in Burien at 1835 SW 152nd is partnering with the West Seattle Senior Center to provide low cost hair cuts.

On Thursday Feb 25 from 10am to 4pm by appointment only.

Ola will come to the Senior Center and provide the service.

To schedule call Ola Salon at 206-743-8938

The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

information from Seattle Department of Transportation

Improvements and changes are coming to West Marginal Way SW. Learn more and share your thoughts with us at our Virtual Open House, on Thursday, February 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Use this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88433928185. Or, if you prefer to just watch the open house, you can view it on YouTube. 

To request an interpreter or accommodations for persons with disabilities at the Virtual Open House, please contact us at (206) 400-7511 or WestSeattleBridge@seattle.gov 3 days prior to the meeting date.

information from the National Nordic Museum

The National Nordic Museum will reopen February 18. Two previously installed exhibitions that opened in October have been extended through April: La Vaughn Belle: A History of Unruly Returns and The Experimental Self: Edvard Munch’s Photography.
 

information from the City of Seattle

The City of Seattle is closely monitoring impacts to services ahead of expected winter storms that will bring cold temperatures, ice, and potential snowfall through the weekend. Temperatures are expected to remain around or below freezing for the next several days with overnight temperatures in the low 20s.   

Individuals who live, work, or spend time in Seattle are encouraged to sign up for free emergency alerts from AlertSeattle to receive winter weather and other emergency information via text, phone call, and email. Visit alert.seattle.gov or text the word SEATTLE to 67283 to sign up.  

The following are updates from City departments on how the City is preparing and includes information on how residents can prepare for adverse weather:    

By Marc Lainhart

Editors Note: Marc Lainhart, noted northwest psychic and astrologer offers his insights and intuitions, with occasional predictions once a month.

1. " Marc, will the COVID-19 pandemic ever end?"

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