Update Friday April 9
King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Irene Plancarte-Bustos with two counts of vehicular homicide, felony hit and run, attended vehicle hit and run, and reckless driving.
Her arraignment is scheduled for 9 a.m. April 22 in the GA courtroom of the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.
By Margo Vansynghel / Crosscut.com
April 9, 2021
Growing up in Portland, Nathan Langston used to relish the game of telephone: The mystery of the initial secret message. The whispers traveling person to person. The big reveal of how much the message had warped in translation. But, most of all, Langston loved being in the starting position. “I was always the kid that wanted to go first and create some crazy message,” he says.
Now 39 years old, Langston — a Seattle-based artist and UX designer — kicked off another round. This time, it involved more than 900 grown-up participants in nearly 500 cities across the world, all playing a part in a virtual art project called Telephone.
information from Seattle Department of Transportation
People seeking lifesaving medical treatment, on-call medical workers, West Seattle restaurants and retail businesses, and people using vans, shuttles or official carpools with a state-issued rideshare license plate can soon apply to the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) for access to the Spokane St Swing Bridge (low bridge).
This access is on a temporary and limited basis. People must apply, provide their license plate, meet eligibility requirements, and be approved by SDOT before using the low bridge.
In the recently unveiled WA House and Senate Transportation package known as “Forward Washington," there are funds allocated to several westside projects that would, if passed, have a major impact on local transportation.
In the plan the legislature proposes to authorize $25 million for the West Seattle High-Bridge Repair and $54 million for the Ballard-Interbay Regional Transportation (BIRT) Corridor. Additionally the long sought funding for the Highland Park Way SW /Holden Street roundabout would be funded as well. The description of the project may however be outdated and actually in reference to the signal project, since the last estimate for the roundabout was far higher.
It's been some time coming but finally more people will be able to cross the low-level West Seattle Bridge, at least until Terminal 5 opens likely in the first quarter of 2022.
The Seattle Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that applications will open later this month for people with lifesaving medical appointments, restaurants and retail struggling during pandemic, on-call medical workers, and additional types of vans and shuttles to access the Low Bridge. Weekend morning all-access hours will also be extended by 3 hours to allow crossing up to 8 a.m instead of ending at 5 a.m on Saturdays and Sundays.
160 businesses have been part of a pilot program for the last few months to assess demand. Now the list is being expanded.
The board of the Seattle Public Schools voted unanimously on April 7 to add the name Nino Cantu to the Southwest Athletic Complex at 2600 SW Thistle Street. As Westside Seattle reported first the name change honors the beloved ground and event manager who passed away in October 2018.
The effort was led by Denny Middle School Lunchroom Manager Doree Fazio-Young, and assisted by Denny Principal, Jeff Clark and others.
Fazio-Young wrote, "Two and 1/2 years ago almost to the day I stood on the Football Field at Southwest Athletic Complex doing a tribute to My Best friend Nino Cantu with his family and friends and a lot of the community we gave him a send off which was in true Nino Fashion a standing ovation.
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The West Seattle Food Bank's biggest fundraiser of the year, Instruments of Change Dinner/Auction has taken place every in May since 2008. This year because of the pandemic they are again going to a virtual event on Saturday, May 15, 2021 beginning at 5:30 pm on all of their online platforms including https://westseattlefoodbank.org/.
Guests can still participate in a silent and live auction, program and fund their Mission. The program allows guests to learn more about how their support is making a difference during COVID-19 and all of their expanding programs and services.
Last year this event raised over $101,000 to stop hunger and homelessness in our community.
Information from Woodland Park Zoo
It’s National Wildlife Week, and what better way to celebrate than playing a game that is not only fun and family-friendly, but also helps protect local wildlife! All you need is your phone and your favorite pair of walking shoes. It’s called Crossing Paths with Carnivores, and it’s part of the Adventure Labs geocaching games created by Woodland Park Zoo’s Carnivore Coexistence Action Team and Issaquah Highlands Council.
The 12-stop adventure will lead you to find clues, solve puzzles and complete adventures one location at a time. The journey highlights interesting locations in Issaquah Highlands while providing players with information about local carnivores and tips on what you can do to keep your family safe if unexpected encounters occur.
