June 2021

Go Time Athletics wants to be your multi-sport training facility
Volleyball, Pickleball, Baseball, Softball training and more

The sports coaching industry is an $8 billion business, according to the market research group IBISWorld. Prior to the pandemic this industry, composed of nearly 146,000 businesses, experienced growth of nearly 3 percent. Now West Seattle is getting one of its own. GoTime Athletics at 4835 West Marginal Way SW will celebrate its Grand Opening Friday, June 25. The new space is an expansion for the company which began in 2019. It's first location is in Georgetown at 661 South Orcas.

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HERBOLD: Sound Transit Board discussions on potential ST3 realignment

District 1 City Councilmember Lisa Herbold shared this news with her constituents via her week newsletter:

On Tuesday the Transportation and Utilities Committee received a briefing from Sound Transit about potential “realignment” of projects approved by regional voters in 2016, including light rail to West Seattle.

The origin of the discussions is with reduced revenues related to COVID, and subsequent cost increases due to, for example, property becoming more expensive.

Sound Transit currently estimates the revenue shortfall at $1.5 billion, and cost increases at $6.4 billion, for a total gap of $7.9 billion. This is a significantly smaller gap than the $11.5 billion gap identified earlier this year, as revenue has increased.

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UPDATE: Natalies on Alki will offer fresh sugar cane and fruit juices, desserts and Vietnamese street food in a stylish setting

Celebrating their Grand Opening on June 20 is  Natalies on Alki, a combination juice bar, dessert bar and Vietnamese Street food restaurant. They will offer teas, smoothies, lemonade and more.

It is located at 2532 Alki Ave SW.

They use real fruits and freshly made sugarcane juice in a wide variety of blended drinks. While it may not be for those sensitive to sugar such as diabetics, sugarcane juice can actually be a healthy choice. It contains a healthy dose of important elements that support a strong immune system. It is 63-73% water, 2-3% non sugars, 12-16% soluble sugars and 11-16% fiber. 

Genuine sugar cane is imported fresh and cold pressed on site, then blended with your choice of flavors and ingredients.

Some new items include sugar cane mixed with young coconut and passion fruit. or winter melon plus tea and milk. Also new are Sea Salt Crema, Herbal french tea, and a Pineapple lemonade or smoothie.

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South Seattle College celebrates the graduating class of 2021 

information from South Seattle College

South Seattle College (SSC) honored the Class of 2021 on June 18 with an “Unstoppable Graduation Celebration” to recognize a monumental achievement.  Through sheer perseverance and talent, nearly 500 graduates completed their programs and earned a degree or certificate in the face of a pandemic that shook our communities and personal lives, and drastically changed the way the college community taught and learned over the past 15 months.   

Over 150 graduates, joined by close family and friends, attended the June 18 celebration. They were welcomed onto SSC’s main campus in West Seattle to the cheers of faculty and staff as they drove or walked a procession route, and took physically-distanced photos with SSC President Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap and Seattle Colleges District leadership.  

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Colman Pool is back open June 19

After a year off due to the pandemic, West Seattle's iconic Colman Pool will reopen to the public on June 19.

The Seattle Parks Department website spells it out.

"Colman Pool will open June 19th through September 6th for lap and recreational swimming at reduced capacity. Swim sessions will be one hour long, with a 30-minute break between sessions to facilitate cleaning. Sessions will be available by drop-in admission, first come, first served. If a session is sold out, guests may purchase tickets for a later session on the same day. Please maintain 6 feet of distance between your family and others while waiting in line.

Admission prices per session are $6.25 for adults, $4.25 for youth, seniors, and special populations.  

Sessions begin at noon, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm and 6:00pm.  

Please do not come to the pool if you have COVID symptoms, have recently tested positive or have recently been exposed.  

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Traffic circles are hard…for some people
Car leaves road after hitting a parked car and traffic sign

By Greg McCorkle

White Center Correspondent

This morning, at around 2: 30 am, the traffic circle at SW 102nd Street and 8th Ave SW in White Center claimed a third car since being installed last summer.

The sound of the crash was so loud it woke me up. The car horn was blaring for several minutes before I decided to put on some clothes and see if aid was needed. When I arrived, there were small bits of car strewn over a great distance. I found the car 6 feet below me in the ditch. Upside down. I called out to see if there was anyone injured but got no response so I immediately dialed 911. While on the phone deputies began arriving along with Burien Fire.

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