March 2021

Man and woman dead and suspect shot in Des Moines; 26 year old is now in custody

information from Des Moines Police 

On March 5th, 2021 at 9:25pm, Officers from the Des Moines Police Department were dispatched to the 24000 block of 25th Ave S for a reported shooting incident. Officers arrived at the residence and located a 54 year old female and a 62 year old male with gunshot wounds. A 26 year old male was also at the location. Officers rendered life saving measures until South King Fire & Rescue and King County Medic One arrived and continued emergency medical procedures. 

The 54 year old female and 62 year old male were pronounced deceased at the scene. The 26 year old male was arrested and is in custody on investigation of homicide. Both victims were last known to reside in Des Moines. All three individuals are related and appear to live at the same residence. 

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SPS Schools ready to welcome students next week 
New school safety monitoring tools on SPS Website 

information from Seattle Public Schools

Seattle Public Schools is committed to serving our students and providing the best education possible. Right now, the key to best serving our students is to resume in-person instruction on March 11 for preschool students and students in special education intensive service pathways. 

As we return our most vulnerable and youngest students to classrooms, we will continue to prioritize their safety and the safety and well-being of our staff. 

NEW WEB TOOLS TO KEEP YOU INFORMED 

SPS is also committed to full transparency about the health and safety measures in place and the readiness of our school buildings. 

We urge all families, staff and the public to stay informed by checking the SPS School Readiness Charts and the SPS COVID-19 Dashboard. 

SPS School Readiness Charts provide an overview of key building safety components at every school building: 

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HERBOLD: Additional vaccine providers in West Seattle, vaccines for veterans; Mass vaccine site opens in West Seattle; More vaccine on the way

District 1 Seattle City Councilmember Lisa Herbold shared this news via her newsletter to constituents

There were a lot of announcements about Covid vaccination this week.  Here’s a rundown of the most important information for District 1 residents.  As a reminder:

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Double murder suspect Michael Dudley denied bail reduction in court hearing

A bail hearing in King County Superior Court was held March 3 for double murder suspect Michael Dudley, charged with 2nd degree murder of Austin Wenner and Jessica Lewis last June. The arrest was made in August. The crime drew international attention since it involved killing and later dismembering the bodies, putting them in garbage bags, then suitcases, then disposing of them in local waterways. The suitcases were recovered June 19 near Anchor Park in West Seattle.

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Murder victims Jessica Lewis and Austin Wenner
 

 

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West Seattle vs Cleveland this Saturday at 5pm; Watch the game online

The West Seattle Wildcats will face off against the Cleveland Eagles in a Metro Leauge conference football game this Saturday March 6 at 5pm. The game will be played at Memorial Stadium in Seattle.

You can actually watch the game courtesy of RainierAvenueRadio.world on YouTube.

WATCH THE GAME HERE

or hear a live webcast via the TuneIn app and your phone, tablet or smart speakers by going to RainierAvenueRadio.world 

Next week the Wildcats will play Chief Sealth at 7pm.

The Metro League season begins on Friday March 5 after a delay due to the pandemic.

Here's their schedule:

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