February 2025

Speeding, no surprise leads to accidents on the West Seattle Bridge; SDOT has fixes on the way

By Patrick Robinson

Recent reports of cars spinning out, rolling over or otherwise failing to navigate the curve on the West Seattle Bridge north east of the Welcome to West Seattle sign have prompted questions about safety on that stretch of pavement. 

According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Crash Data Portal there were 10 motor vehicle incidents in 2024, but no fatalities, westbound on the West Seattle Bridge near the curves. No motorcycle or heavy truck incidents were seen near there. 
No teen drivers were involved in these incidents last year.

That’s out of a count of 573 total crashes in Seattle in 2024

According to SDOT’s Ethan Bergerson,

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Record of Decision date on West Seattle Link Extension changed

The West Seattle Link Extension, an ambitious initiative to expand light rail service from downtown Seattle to West Seattle's Alaska Junction, has announced a shift in its timeline. The Issuance of the Record of Decision, initially targeted for February 28, has been moved to April 29, 2025. This is not the first delay. Originally it was to be issued in the spring of 2024, then moved to the fall. Finally it was moved to Feb. 28. The latest delay is under new Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy.

The project cannot go forward with design, expected to take two years, until the Record of Decision is issued.The original forecast was for design to be complete by 2027, with a five year construction process to follow.

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UPDATE: High winds knock out power as expected; Some back, some still out

Update 11:35am

The area near Alki Point is back as is some of the homes near South Seattle College but others including the Inglesea Neighborhood, Seahurst and Three Tree Point near Burien remain without power. 

Original post 6:07am

High winds took out power for more than 7800 in West Seattle and Burien.

You can track the outages via the:

City Light outage map here.

Wind gusts of 52 mph out at SEA airport (the second highest ever recorded in February). and gusts around 44 mph in the Seattle area through 10am when the Wind Advisory was said to be over according to the National Weather service.

college area power outage

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Sealth class of 1975: It's time for your 50th Reunion May 16-17

Get ready to party like it's 1975! The Sealth High School Class of '75 is gearing up to celebrate their 50-Year Reunion!

Here's the scoop:

• Registration is now open for this momentous occasion.

• The reunion cost is $90 per person, but if the guest count exceeds 150, it will be $98 per ticket.

• Advance registration is required, so don't wait! No at-the-door registration will be available. Also, this is an adult only event: no one under age 21 will be admitted.

The fun kicks off with a Casual Get Together on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Classic Eats in Burien (918 152nd SW), starting at 6 PM. It's a no-host event, so order whatever you like from the menu.

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Wind Advisory warns of potential 55 mph gusts overnight

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory that calls for gusts overnight of up to 55mph, but sustained winds of around 30mph. Power outages are not unlikely. Check for outages and restoration times here: https://seattle.gov/city-light/outages

The advisory is for overnight through noon on Tuesday.

Wind prep

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle

WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon PST Tuesday.

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Foster boys, Kennedy girls state bound

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

State regional basketball action awaits the Foster boys and Kennedy Catholic girls Saturday.

Both teams will play at 6 p.m.

Foster travels to Mark Morris to battle R.A. Long and Kennedy Catholic goes to Issaquah to take on Redmond.

The Foster and R.A. Long teams will both qualify for next week's state Class 2A  final 12 tournament at the Yakima Valley Sun Dome.

The Kennedy Catholic and Redmond girls are playing for one berth to Class 4A action at the Tacoma Dome next week.

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Thomas Richey

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Thomas (Tom) Richey of Seattle, Washington who passed away on February 15, 2025.  Tom was born in Seattle on September 27, 1952 to Harold and Mildred Richey, the third of six children.  He attended Arbor Heights Elementary, Denny Middle School, and Chief Sealth High School. He followed in the family business of jewelry and was a jeweler for 40 years until his retirement. 

Sports Roundup 1-23-25

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

Girls basketball

Kennedy 46, Olympia 39

The Lancers prevailed in Friday's winner-to-state, loser-out District 3/4 Class 4A game played at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma.

 

Cleveland 50, Foster 48

Foster was edged out of District 2 Class 2A play in Thursday action.

 

Cedarcrest 51, Chief Sealth 37

Chief Sealth's season ended with Thursday's District 2 Class 2,A defeat.

 

Kennedy 64, Bethel 47

Kennedy Catholic survived Wednesday's loser-out game against the Braves.

 

Chief Sealth 50, Lindbergh 37

The Seahawks advanced with Tuesday's win over the Eagles.

 

Sultan 35, Foster 27

The Bulldogs lost a low-scoring game Tuesday.

 

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Feltscapes: Lichens - A Contemporary Textile Exhibit on now through March 31
West Seattle artist's work is on display at the Labour Temple downtown

Flóra Carlile-Kovács, a fiber artist based in West Seattle, is bringing her innovative textile exhibit, Feltscapes : Lichens, to the Labour Temple in Seattle at 5030 1st Ave S, from February 1 to March 31, 2025. The exhibit is open weekdays between 9 am and 3 pm, with special arrangements possible via email. The Art Walk is on March 14, from 6-9 pm, and the Artist Reception is March 20th, at 7pm.

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