August 2009

The worker was rescued from the trench at 2413 35th Ave W. He climbed out with the aid of ladders, ropes, and someone helping him. Kathi Goertzen took the above photo. She's on the scene. Thanks, Kathi!

After years of a bone-crunching, car-crushing ride along a stretch of Magnolia Boulevard, it's finally smooth sailing..or at least smoother sailing.  The Seattle Dept. of Transportation has filled in several 'dips' in the pavement which had made for a bumpy ride in the northbound lanes of the Boulevard between Parkmont and Glenmont.  The City says some of the problems had been caused by 'failed repairs to utility projects'.  SDOT says they used 12 tons of asphalt to level off the surface in 4 places.  It's a  big improvement for one of Seattle's most scenic drives. 

Was it a hate crime on nonsmokers? This from the SPD blog:

On August 25th at around 10:10 p.m., West Precinct patrol officers responded to a report of an assault in the 2200 block of Thorndyke Avenue West.  The victim and witnesses informed officers that a man had approached their car asking for a cigarette.  When they informed him that they didn’t have one, the suspect produced a pipe and struck the victim in the head.  The victim and the witnesses drove away from the suspect and called 911.

Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.  Seattle Fire medics responded and treated the victim’s injuries.  The witnesses brought the victim to a local hospital for additional medical care.

The Magnolia Chamber of Commerce's annual car show is this Saturday (8/22). They expect about 80 vintage and classic cars from local collectors, along West McGraw Street between 32nd and 34th streets in the heart of the Magnolia Village.  The show runs from 9am to 3pm.