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Second South Park Bridge leaf removed
On Thursday Sept. 2 the north leaf of the South Park Bridge was removed under significantly better weather conditions than the first one cut and placed on a barge Aug. 31.
With blue skies and warmer weather General Construction made the final cuts to the East bascule leaf of the South Park bridge thereby ending its nearly 80 year tenure of access to South Park. More ›
Alki Lumber owner Jim Sweeney to be honored by West Seattle Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club of West Seattle will present the Everyday Hero Award to Mr. Jim Sweeney on behalf of his support of the West Seattle Community on Wednesday September 8th at 12 noon at Be’s Restaurant, 4509 California Ave SW. The public is welcome to attend.
Jim Sweeney, owner of Alki Lumber and Hardware, recently donated materials for a recent Kiwanis service project.
The company was founded by his father, William J. Sweeney, a charter member of the 82 year old Kiwanis club. His father was president in 1941, and was very active in the community at large. The Kiwanis Everyday Hero Award honors people who may go unnoticed or unappreciated for their work or commitment to the community. Kiwanis Club president West Niver said “We are thrilled to recognize Jim for his commitment to serving the community and his support of our club over the years”.
The West Seattle Kiwanis club is one of the oldest service clubs in West Seattle, beginning in 1929. More ›
Arrests made in Highland Park robbery investigation
From the Seattle Police Department blotter:
Robbery Detectives developed information during the course of the investigation that led them to the identity of one of the suspects involved in last week’s home invasion robbery in Highland Park.
On September 1, detectives with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force located and arrested a 37 year old suspect at 260th and Pacific Highway South in Des Moines.
Robbery Detectives were following up on additional leads at a motel in Federal Way when another suspect wanted in this crime was spotted. He fled when he saw detectives and multiple units responded to the area in an attempt to locate him. The suspect was able to elude capture.
At approximately 6:20 PM that 45 year old suspect was located and arrested by Federal Way Police and turned over to the Robbery Detectives. Both suspects were interviewed by detectives and later booked into the King County Jail on Investigation of Robbery.
This remains an on going investigation as there may be additional suspects involved. More ›
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