January 2025

REMINDER: Community forum on light rail still hopes to clarify its issues Jan. 25

The January 25 community forum on the West Seattle Light Rail extension being promoted by RethinkTheLink.org, coming as it does so late in the process, still hopes to clarify the issues with the project from "scope and impacts" to the most likely route map to their reasoning why bus rapid transit remains the more flexible and financially reasonable option.

Sound Transit board chair Dow Constatine recently expressed optimism about the project and since the board has now approved the "project to be built" it's up to the Federal Transit Authority to pass final approval. 

The likelihood of the new Secretary of Transportation (former congressman Sean Duffy) approving a light rail project in Seattle depends on several factors, including the project's alignment with federal transportation priorities, its potential impact on the community, and the level of local support.

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Pizzeria 22 doing well with new owners planning delicious changes

Pizzeria 22, an institution in the Admiral District at 4213 SW College Street for well over a decade changed hands back in August when founder Cary Kemp sold it to enter a new chapter turning the reins over to Brandi Moery and her husband Daniel.  Brandi has been transforming the restaurant, building upon its 13-year foundation of authentic top quality Italian pizza while introducing new concepts and dishes.For Brandi, this venture is a "new baby," perfect timing as her youngest child just turned eighteen. She is a chef and Daniel has a background in the hospitality industry. Chef Daniel Palestina-Sanchez brings his passion as a master pizzaiolo to the heart of the kitchen.

A Foundation of Pizza, with an Eye Towards the Future

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West Seattle Nursery raises funds for Mode Music and Performing Arts

During the recent holiday season, West Seattle Nursery undertook a fundraising effort to support Mode Music and Performing Arts (MMPA). The nursery invited customers to donate $5 when purchasing Christmas trees and other items, with a promise to match all donations. The nursery initially set a goal of $1,500 but quickly surpassed it, raising the goal to $2,000. By Christmas Eve, the nursery had collected $1,955, which they then rounded up to $2,000. With the nursery matching the donation, a total of $4,000 was presented to Erin Rubin, the owner of MMPA. 

The fundraising campaign was a team effort, with employees actively encouraging customers to participate. Some employees even donated their tips to the cause. The nursery found that many of their customers were already familiar with Mode Music.

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Sports Roundup 1-19-25

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

Boys basketball

Franklin 65, Ballard 62

Ballard fell by three points to Franklin in Saturday action.

 

Franklin Pierce 76, Highline 57

Highline was hammered by Franklin Pierce in a Saturday afternoon game.

 

Kennedy 52, Kentridge 40

Kennedy Catholic clobbered the Chargers this Friday.

 

Blanchet 75, Chief Sealth 62

The Seahawks were beaten by the Braves on Friday.

 

Auburn 67, Mt. Rainier 51

The undefeated Trojans toppled the Rams in Friday action.

 

Inglemoor 83, Tyee 45

Tyee was dealt a lopsided non-league defeat Friday.

 

Liberty 59, Foster 56

Foster lost a close one Thursday to the Patriots.

 

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People's Protest against growing political concerns set for the Junction Saturday Jan 18

Update 1/18 2:00pm

Roughly 70 people showed up with signs and loud voices to express a variety of concerns by marching through the All Ways Walk in the center of the West Seattle Junction on Saturday.Their issues ranged from the incoming Presidential administration, to women's rights and more. It was part of a series of demonstrations around the nation including one at Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill in Seattle and the largest one in Washington D.C.

Many people showed support by honking and waving at the demonstrators.

Original Post 1/16/25

West Seattle will see people taking a stand this weekend, organizing a four-hour protest in the Junction to voice their concerns about the current political climate and what they see as threats to democratic values.

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Sports Watch 1-16-25

Sporting events worth keeping an eye on

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

High schools

Boys basketball

Kennedy Catholic entertains Kentridge for 7 p.m. Friday action and Evergreen hosts Foster at 8 p.m. as Mount Rainier travels to Auburn.

Tyee visits Inglemoor at 8:10 p.m.

Highline hosts Franklin Pierce at 2 p.m. Saturday and scheduled for 5:30 p.m. are Blanchet at Chief Sealth and Ballard at Franklin.

Ballard comes home to play Mercer Island at 10 a.m. Monday and West Seattle entertains Kentridge at 3 p.m. with Kennedy Catholic hosting Bellarmine at 4 p.m.

Foster gets a 7:15 p.m. visit from Highline.

Kennedy Catholic hosts Auburn at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Ballard entertains Ingraham at 7:30 p.m. as Chief Sealth drops in on Seattle Academy.

Evergreen is scheduled for a 7 p.m. Wednesday home game against Sultan as Mount Tahoma travels to Tahoma.

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Tim's Tavern in White Center the victim of 2nd burglary in six months

White Center Music Venue Hit by Burglars, Thousands Stolen

White Center music venue, Tim's Tavern is reeling after thieves made off with thousands of dollars in a lightning-fast burglary early Monday morning.

Westside Seattle news partner Q13Fox News carried the story.

According to Tim's Tavern owner Mason Reed, surveillance footage shows masked burglars breaking through the venue's back door around 5:30 a.m., making off with a safe containing cash in just 45 seconds. The stolen money included door proceeds meant to pay performers from weekend shows.

"They're just stealing from artists and creatives that don't make a lot of money to begin with," Reed said.

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