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West Seattle schools: Golden (Apple) night for Marcus Pimpleton
West Seattle Blog - (Photos courtesy Bruno Cross) He's the Denny International Middle School music director, he's the Chief Sealth International High School band director, Seattle's All-City Band director – and he's now officially a Golden Apple Award winner: Last night was the big event for Marcus Pimpleton, and we've received photos from the ceremony at the Intiman Theatre [...] Read more...
West Seattle schools: Golden (Apple) night for Marcus Pimpleton
West Seattle Blog - (Photos courtesy Bruno Cross) He's the Denny International Middle School music director, he's the Chief Sealth International High School band director, Seattle's All-City Band director – and he's now officially a Golden Apple Award winner: Last night was the big event for Marcus Pimpleton, and we've received photos from the ceremony at the Intiman Theatre [...] Read more...
Saturday, February 4, 2012 -- 1:16 pm
High-school basketball: Senior night for West Seattle HS teams
West Seattle Blog - The seniors playing basketball for West Seattle High School were honored last night during a busy night at the WSHS gym, with Eastside Catholic visiting. Though both varsity teams lost, it was an occasion to pay tribute to the hard work this season and the achievements of the departing players – we have the seniors' [...] Read more...
High-school basketball: Senior night for West Seattle HS teams
West Seattle Blog - The seniors playing basketball for West Seattle High School were honored last night during a busy night at the WSHS gym, with Eastside Catholic visiting. Though both varsity teams lost, it was an occasion to pay tribute to the hard work this season and the achievements of the departing players – we have the seniors' [...] Read more...
Saturday, February 4, 2012 -- 12:53 pm
Video: Mysterious gift left on bench teaches teen valuable lesson
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Video: Mysterious gift left on bench teaches teen valuable lesson
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Saturday, February 4, 2012 -- 12:20 pm
Homeless One Night Count "utterly approximate"
West Seattle Herald - The Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD mandates an annual one night count called "Opening Doors" to determine the numbers of homeless people in and around urban areas, including King County. Federal grants are distributed on the basis of the numbers. More than 3,000 communities report numbers of homeless individuals, families and veterans on one single night in January. HUD's website analyzing the Count said nationally, homelessness declined 2.1 percent compared to the prior year's count, or 636,017 individuals. In King County, the Count was held between midnight and 5:00 a.m. on Jan. 27. It is known as the One Night Count, coordinated by Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness, or SKCCH. Over 800 volunteers found 2,442 people surviving outside without shelter and another 6,382 people staying in shelters and transitional housing programs, an increase of about 3 percent. According to Alison Eisinger, Dir., SKCCH, that organization's assessment is the largest independently-organized count in the country. Their website states that once the Count is concluded many volunteers have a powerful desire to take the next step, making sure that our communities have enough housing and supportive services for people who are homeless. SKCCH plans to host two workshops to engage volunteers "Beyond the One Night Count" on Saturday, February 11. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); Compass Housing Alliance in Pioneer Square were headquarters for the Seattle count teams. WHITE CENTER COUNT In King County, the counts for individual cities, including Seattle, Federal Way, Kent, Auburn and others are not broken down into neighborhoods, so there is no data on West Seattle specifically. However, 55 homeless individuals were counted in White Center, 29 living in vehicles. All involved understand such information gathering involves guess work, and many conclude that these numbers are low estimates. Highland Park resident, veteran and community activist Dorsol Plants was one of a team of four volunteers assigned to White Center. He seems to see beyond the statistical data of homelessness. "It's no different than being me in Bagdad," said Plants, 27, who served in two tours of duty in Iraq in the U.S. Army. "Going to sleep outside is not a nice thing. It's a cold thing. It's a wet thing. It's a miserable thing. And it's a very, very dangerous thing, but you have to do it, and you have to do it every day." He acknowledged that the count of 55 people is probably low. "We should do the Count in the spring, when more homeless are visible," he said. "One advantage to having the One Night Count in January is that this puts the white collar volunteers out on the street at hours when they would not ordinarily be outside. Even for me with the experiences I have had it is a daunting thing to find homeless people sleeping at 4 or 5:00 a.m., the coldes Read more...
Homeless One Night Count "utterly approximate"
West Seattle Herald - The Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD mandates an annual one night count called "Opening Doors" to determine the numbers of homeless people in and around urban areas, including King County. Federal grants are distributed on the basis of the numbers. More than 3,000 communities report numbers of homeless individuals, families and veterans on one single night in January. HUD's website analyzing the Count said nationally, homelessness declined 2.1 percent compared to the prior year's count, or 636,017 individuals. In King County, the Count was held between midnight and 5:00 a.m. on Jan. 27. It is known as the One Night Count, coordinated by Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness, or SKCCH. Over 800 volunteers found 2,442 people surviving outside without shelter and another 6,382 people staying in shelters and transitional housing programs, an increase of about 3 percent. According to Alison Eisinger, Dir., SKCCH, that organization's assessment is the largest independently-organized count in the country. Their website states that once the Count is concluded many volunteers have a powerful desire to take the next step, making sure that our communities have enough housing and supportive services for people who are homeless. SKCCH plans to host two workshops to engage volunteers "Beyond the One Night Count" on Saturday, February 11. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); Compass Housing Alliance in Pioneer Square were headquarters for the Seattle count teams. WHITE CENTER COUNT In King County, the counts for individual cities, including Seattle, Federal Way, Kent, Auburn and others are not broken down into neighborhoods, so there is no data on West Seattle specifically. However, 55 homeless individuals were counted in White Center, 29 living in vehicles. All involved understand such information gathering involves guess work, and many conclude that these numbers are low estimates. Highland Park resident, veteran and community activist Dorsol Plants was one of a team of four volunteers assigned to White Center. He seems to see beyond the statistical data of homelessness. "It's no different than being me in Bagdad," said Plants, 27, who served in two tours of duty in Iraq in the U.S. Army. "Going to sleep outside is not a nice thing. It's a cold thing. It's a wet thing. It's a miserable thing. And it's a very, very dangerous thing, but you have to do it, and you have to do it every day." He acknowledged that the count of 55 people is probably low. "We should do the Count in the spring, when more homeless are visible," he said. "One advantage to having the One Night Count in January is that this puts the white collar volunteers out on the street at hours when they would not ordinarily be outside. Even for me with the experiences I have had it is a daunting thing to find homeless people sleeping at 4 or 5:00 a.m., the coldes Read more...
Saturday, February 4, 2012 -- 10:16 am
Fly Fishing Film Tour hits Seattle on Feb. 4
West Seattle Herald - For those whose ears perk up at the sound of slurping trout rising in a feeding channel and the zip of a tight line after a well-placed fly captures their imagination, a pretty cool film festival comes to Seattle's SIFF Cinema on Monday night, Feb. 6. 2012 Fly Fishing Film Tour Where: Uptown Cinema - SIFF Theater (511 Queen Anne Ave North Seattle, WA 98103) When: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. How: Discount tickets available at The Avid Angler, Pacific Fly Fishers, Creekside Angling Co. $15 at the door day of show. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_1"); Press release Fly fishing's most celebrated annual event, the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T), the original and largest event of its kind begins its continent-wide trek January 26th. The Traveling spectacle serves as a stage for the best filmmakers in the industry, an avenue for supporting critical conservation groups, an expo for local retailers and outfitters, and one heck of a party for aspiring outdoor enthusiasts and avid anglers alike. This year's spectacle promises a greater sense of adventure and diversity of content than any prior tour or other touring show. "We've got incredible footage from our favorite backyard locales like Montana, Florida, Idaho, and the Gulf, and we've got some amazing segments from destinations like the Bahamas, Belize, Alaska, New Zealand, and Canada," says F3T Filmmaker and Road Manager Thad Robison. "But on top of that is the unique stories that are told along the way. We've got a punk rock band fishing in Wisconsin, a surgeon with Parkinson's getting after it at Hemingway's favorite old spots, a touching father-son story from Scotland, even this amazingly shot piece about nothing but insects. We believe adventure is what you make of it, and regardless of where you are, it's all about doing what you love." F3T encourages anyone interested to buy discounted tickets from their local fly fishing retailers - support the local folks. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
Fly Fishing Film Tour hits Seattle on Feb. 4
West Seattle Herald - For those whose ears perk up at the sound of slurping trout rising in a feeding channel and the zip of a tight line after a well-placed fly captures their imagination, a pretty cool film festival comes to Seattle's SIFF Cinema on Monday night, Feb. 6. 2012 Fly Fishing Film Tour Where: Uptown Cinema - SIFF Theater (511 Queen Anne Ave North Seattle, WA 98103) When: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. How: Discount tickets available at The Avid Angler, Pacific Fly Fishers, Creekside Angling Co. $15 at the door day of show. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_1"); Press release Fly fishing's most celebrated annual event, the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T), the original and largest event of its kind begins its continent-wide trek January 26th. The Traveling spectacle serves as a stage for the best filmmakers in the industry, an avenue for supporting critical conservation groups, an expo for local retailers and outfitters, and one heck of a party for aspiring outdoor enthusiasts and avid anglers alike. This year's spectacle promises a greater sense of adventure and diversity of content than any prior tour or other touring show. "We've got incredible footage from our favorite backyard locales like Montana, Florida, Idaho, and the Gulf, and we've got some amazing segments from destinations like the Bahamas, Belize, Alaska, New Zealand, and Canada," says F3T Filmmaker and Road Manager Thad Robison. "But on top of that is the unique stories that are told along the way. We've got a punk rock band fishing in Wisconsin, a surgeon with Parkinson's getting after it at Hemingway's favorite old spots, a touching father-son story from Scotland, even this amazingly shot piece about nothing but insects. We believe adventure is what you make of it, and regardless of where you are, it's all about doing what you love." F3T encourages anyone interested to buy discounted tickets from their local fly fishing retailers - support the local folks. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
Saturday, February 4, 2012 -- 10:03 am
Evergreen takes one from Highline, 56-38
West Seattle Herald - The Highline Pirate's boys' basketball team visited the Evergreen Wolverines for a Seamount Conference game Friday night. The game was close through the first half with Evergreen leading 21-25. In the second half Evergreen came out more aggressive and won the game 56-38 over Highline. Read more...
Evergreen takes one from Highline, 56-38
West Seattle Herald - The Highline Pirate's boys' basketball team visited the Evergreen Wolverines for a Seamount Conference game Friday night. The game was close through the first half with Evergreen leading 21-25. In the second half Evergreen came out more aggressive and won the game 56-38 over Highline. Read more...
Saturday, February 4, 2012 -- 8:58 am
West Seattle Saturday: Poetry; games; garden; craft sales...
West Seattle Blog - From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar: (Refresh for latest 'live' view of the eastbound WS Bridge) *NO* BRIDGE CLOSURES SCHEDULED THIS WEEKEND: Just to reiterate that! Next ones don't start till 9 pm Monday. (P.S. This WSB report from last night contains SDOT's report on last weekend's informational shortcomings – and what will be [...] Read more...
West Seattle Saturday: Poetry; games; garden; craft sales...
West Seattle Blog - From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar: (Refresh for latest 'live' view of the eastbound WS Bridge) *NO* BRIDGE CLOSURES SCHEDULED THIS WEEKEND: Just to reiterate that! Next ones don't start till 9 pm Monday. (P.S. This WSB report from last night contains SDOT's report on last weekend's informational shortcomings – and what will be [...] Read more...
Saturday, February 4, 2012 -- 1:49 am
High-school basketball: Two wins for Seattle Lutheran
West Seattle Blog - Story and photos by Randall G. Hauk Reporting for West Seattle Blog Spirit Week at Seattle Lutheran High School came to a happy conclusion tonight as the girls' and boys' varsity basketball teams celebrated "Senior Night" with comfortable victories. Surrendering no more than a baker's dozen points defensively will generally translate into victory for a [...] Read more...
High-school basketball: Two wins for Seattle Lutheran
West Seattle Blog - Story and photos by Randall G. Hauk Reporting for West Seattle Blog Spirit Week at Seattle Lutheran High School came to a happy conclusion tonight as the girls' and boys' varsity basketball teams celebrated "Senior Night" with comfortable victories. Surrendering no more than a baker's dozen points defensively will generally translate into victory for a [...] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 11:36 pm
Avalon Restaurant closes; Feb. 3 was their last night
West Seattle Herald - They lasted a year and one month to the day. The team at Avalon Restaurant had high ambitions and by all accounts made outstanding food. In the end however it came down to the monthly cost of doing business. The restaurant closed for good Friday Feb. 3 with some drinks, some memories, a lot of hugs and a few tears. Avalon opened Jan. 3, 2011, taking over the former Cafe Revo location at 2940 s.w. Avalon Way. They made significant changes in decor and style and took an approach that was consistent with their experience. Owners Deborah Breuler, Thomas Breuler, and Mary Palmer all have deep backgrounds in the restaurant industry. The Breulers worked Chicago at the highly regarded Zinfandel restaurant, then moved to L.A. to work for the movie business and cooked for people flying on private jets. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); After moving to Seattle to be closer to her family, Deborah became the Executive Chef at Maggiano's Little Italy in Bellevue. Palmer was the Bar Manager and a wine expert. "I really think it is a factor of location," Palmer said. "We're not in the Junction where people walk by every day." The location was part of the problem, Breuler acknowledged. "We're not a neighborhood joint. We were counting on all condos that went in. I opened on those snow days and nobody nearby came in." But the big problem came down to rent. The building is owned by Dolly Bennett. "Todd Crooks, her agent, was so cool," Breuler said. "I asked him to help us renegotiate the rent and he said he would talk to her." They were paying $5300 a month or about $15 per square foot. But poor volume recently caused her to fall behind on the payment. "I spoke to the landlord in November and tried to negotiate a better rent. She didn't want to talk about it. You know when she finally wanted to talk about it? Today at 3:00," said Breuler. They had signed a four year lease. "She said if I leave, and leave my assets she will will not sue me." The restaurant just reached the point where they could not continue. "I'm out of money. I'm out of operating capital." They made more than $40,000 in lease hold improvements, this after the original building renovation done by Sean and Sofia Goff who converted the building from what had been Murphy's Furniture and created the Cafe Revo. Sean Goff died in 2010 and Sofia later closed the cafe. Breuler said she has an $8,000 wedding planned for February 25th that she may have to cancel. It is scheduled for The Sanctuary in the Admiral District, also owned by Bennett. "My employees are so great, they volunteered to work the wedding for free," Breuler said. At the party some speculation was natural. "Maybe West Seattle can't support two fine dining establishments," said Palmer in reference to Spring Hill, which took a similar gourmet approach to food though even Spring Hill announced that on Feb. 8 they will change form Read more...
Avalon Restaurant closes; Feb. 3 was their last night
West Seattle Herald - They lasted a year and one month to the day. The team at Avalon Restaurant had high ambitions and by all accounts made outstanding food. In the end however it came down to the monthly cost of doing business. The restaurant closed for good Friday Feb. 3 with some drinks, some memories, a lot of hugs and a few tears. Avalon opened Jan. 3, 2011, taking over the former Cafe Revo location at 2940 s.w. Avalon Way. They made significant changes in decor and style and took an approach that was consistent with their experience. Owners Deborah Breuler, Thomas Breuler, and Mary Palmer all have deep backgrounds in the restaurant industry. The Breulers worked Chicago at the highly regarded Zinfandel restaurant, then moved to L.A. to work for the movie business and cooked for people flying on private jets. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); After moving to Seattle to be closer to her family, Deborah became the Executive Chef at Maggiano's Little Italy in Bellevue. Palmer was the Bar Manager and a wine expert. "I really think it is a factor of location," Palmer said. "We're not in the Junction where people walk by every day." The location was part of the problem, Breuler acknowledged. "We're not a neighborhood joint. We were counting on all condos that went in. I opened on those snow days and nobody nearby came in." But the big problem came down to rent. The building is owned by Dolly Bennett. "Todd Crooks, her agent, was so cool," Breuler said. "I asked him to help us renegotiate the rent and he said he would talk to her." They were paying $5300 a month or about $15 per square foot. But poor volume recently caused her to fall behind on the payment. "I spoke to the landlord in November and tried to negotiate a better rent. She didn't want to talk about it. You know when she finally wanted to talk about it? Today at 3:00," said Breuler. They had signed a four year lease. "She said if I leave, and leave my assets she will will not sue me." The restaurant just reached the point where they could not continue. "I'm out of money. I'm out of operating capital." They made more than $40,000 in lease hold improvements, this after the original building renovation done by Sean and Sofia Goff who converted the building from what had been Murphy's Furniture and created the Cafe Revo. Sean Goff died in 2010 and Sofia later closed the cafe. Breuler said she has an $8,000 wedding planned for February 25th that she may have to cancel. It is scheduled for The Sanctuary in the Admiral District, also owned by Bennett. "My employees are so great, they volunteered to work the wedding for free," Breuler said. At the party some speculation was natural. "Maybe West Seattle can't support two fine dining establishments," said Palmer in reference to Spring Hill, which took a similar gourmet approach to food though even Spring Hill announced that on Feb. 8 they will change form Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 11:10 pm
Sports Roundup for 2/3/12
West Seattle Herald - Sports Roundup Monday, Jan. 30 Boys basketball West Seattle 68, Bainbridge 45 West Seattle got in a snow makeup game this past Monday, and took advantage by posting a 68-45 victory over Bainbridge. Lakeside 79, Chief Sealth 73 The Seahawks also played a makeup game Monday but lost theirs to Lakeside by a close 79-73 score. Girls basketball Bainbridge 53, West Seattle 29 Bainbridge buried the Wildcats on the girls side last Monday by a 53-29 score. Lakeside 64, Chief Sealth 44 Chief Sealth took a 20-point beating at the hands of Lakeside in a snow makeup game last Monday. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); Tuesday, Jan. 31 Boys basketball Renton 59, Evergreen 47 The Wolverines of White Center were defeated by the Renton Indians this past Tuesday in a regularly scheduled game. Chief Leschi 73, Seattle Lutheran 72 Chief Leschi edged out Seattle Lutheran of West Seattle last Tuesday. Girls basketball Renton 85, Evergreen 35 Renton routed the Evergreen Wolverines in a Seamount League game Tuesday. Seattle Lutheran 49, Chief Leschi 7 Seattle Lutheran held Chief Leschi of Puyallup to only seven points in a victory this past Tuesday. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
Sports Roundup for 2/3/12
West Seattle Herald - Sports Roundup Monday, Jan. 30 Boys basketball West Seattle 68, Bainbridge 45 West Seattle got in a snow makeup game this past Monday, and took advantage by posting a 68-45 victory over Bainbridge. Lakeside 79, Chief Sealth 73 The Seahawks also played a makeup game Monday but lost theirs to Lakeside by a close 79-73 score. Girls basketball Bainbridge 53, West Seattle 29 Bainbridge buried the Wildcats on the girls side last Monday by a 53-29 score. Lakeside 64, Chief Sealth 44 Chief Sealth took a 20-point beating at the hands of Lakeside in a snow makeup game last Monday. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); Tuesday, Jan. 31 Boys basketball Renton 59, Evergreen 47 The Wolverines of White Center were defeated by the Renton Indians this past Tuesday in a regularly scheduled game. Chief Leschi 73, Seattle Lutheran 72 Chief Leschi edged out Seattle Lutheran of West Seattle last Tuesday. Girls basketball Renton 85, Evergreen 35 Renton routed the Evergreen Wolverines in a Seamount League game Tuesday. Seattle Lutheran 49, Chief Leschi 7 Seattle Lutheran held Chief Leschi of Puyallup to only seven points in a victory this past Tuesday. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 10:16 pm
First look: City's plan to avoid future bridge-closure 'surprises'
West Seattle Blog - If you had to leave West Seattle for points eastward during the daytime last Saturday, you probably remember the bridge backup caused by what was supposed to be a weekend-long closure of the eastbound Spokane Street Viaduct. The city had put out the word in advance, but not loudly and boldly enough, and worst of [...] Read more...
First look: City's plan to avoid future bridge-closure 'surprises'
West Seattle Blog - If you had to leave West Seattle for points eastward during the daytime last Saturday, you probably remember the bridge backup caused by what was supposed to be a weekend-long closure of the eastbound Spokane Street Viaduct. The city had put out the word in advance, but not loudly and boldly enough, and worst of [...] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 9:15 pm
West Seattle photographer's new views of South Park Bridge work
West Seattle Blog - (Click for larger image) With our recent traffic woes, more than a few West Seattleites might have wondered how things are going with the new South Park Bridge. Gatewood photographer/pilot Long B. Nguyen answers the question by sharing these two views from over the project. What's left of the old bridge – closed a year [...] Read more...
West Seattle photographer's new views of South Park Bridge work
West Seattle Blog - (Click for larger image) With our recent traffic woes, more than a few West Seattleites might have wondered how things are going with the new South Park Bridge. Gatewood photographer/pilot Long B. Nguyen answers the question by sharing these two views from over the project. What's left of the old bridge – closed a year [...] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 8:50 pm
Southeast Asia trip humbles ZippyDogs partners
West Seattle Herald - Elise Lindborg & Kelli Henderson vow to work harder, cull their unused possessions , and fundraise for new wells in Cambodia, all as a response to their recent three-week trip to Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Many know these business, and domestic, partners through their promotional products company, ZippyDogs.com They sent off a mass email to friends with bullet points about some of what stuck with them on their journey. First and second on their list: "We have it so good in the US. Never ever take our freedom and ability to vote and voice our opinions. Use this freedom!" "We have running water, electricity, clean toilets, taxes for good roads, police, street signs, regulations, napkins and the many other everyday things we take for granted." GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); They spoke to the West Seattle Herald about this and other thoughts and impressions gathered from their trip. "Just being there for the first week you are like, 'Holy crap, we've got it good,'" said Lindborg. "Look at all the things we have and that this country has been built on and what people have worked so hard for. We have so many resources. Here you can voice your opinion, left and right. In Cambodia people are afraid to talk about the government and must be very careful not to say certain things. We have everything at our fingertips." And in their case, they have too many things, they believe. "Do a '360' in your living room and look at all the stuff you haven't even touched in a year," said Henderson. She and Lindborg will be clearing out some of their unused things. They pointed out that, compared to other countries, there is one item Americans posses fewer of, a passport. Only 30 percent of Americans have valid passports, about half the number of Canadian citizens. "That speaks volumes," said Lindborg. "When you get out of the U.S. and drive on dirt roads, and you don't see the telephone poles, street signs, no water and electricity to homes you get a perspective." They noticed wells recently installed in the rural area abound the famed, 12th Century temple complex, Angkor Wat, in Cambodia. The wells display a name of a donor who gave about $350, a well's cost. The name of their tour guide there appeared on many wells he helped facilitate. "The well locations are community spots to cook, bath, wash your clothes, everything," said Henderson. "We want to organize a charity to help, through our business." Prior to entering Cambodia, they traveled to Thailand, then crossed the Mekong River to enter Laos. "When we crossed from Thailand into Laos it was night and day," recalled Lindborg. "You see (more) poverty right away. We crossed the Mekong River on a little, rickety boat and they basically ran us on to the shore with no pier, and we had to carry our luggage from there. We got on another boat and went for two days down the Mekong River. They have no Read more...
Southeast Asia trip humbles ZippyDogs partners
West Seattle Herald - Elise Lindborg & Kelli Henderson vow to work harder, cull their unused possessions , and fundraise for new wells in Cambodia, all as a response to their recent three-week trip to Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Many know these business, and domestic, partners through their promotional products company, ZippyDogs.com They sent off a mass email to friends with bullet points about some of what stuck with them on their journey. First and second on their list: "We have it so good in the US. Never ever take our freedom and ability to vote and voice our opinions. Use this freedom!" "We have running water, electricity, clean toilets, taxes for good roads, police, street signs, regulations, napkins and the many other everyday things we take for granted." GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); They spoke to the West Seattle Herald about this and other thoughts and impressions gathered from their trip. "Just being there for the first week you are like, 'Holy crap, we've got it good,'" said Lindborg. "Look at all the things we have and that this country has been built on and what people have worked so hard for. We have so many resources. Here you can voice your opinion, left and right. In Cambodia people are afraid to talk about the government and must be very careful not to say certain things. We have everything at our fingertips." And in their case, they have too many things, they believe. "Do a '360' in your living room and look at all the stuff you haven't even touched in a year," said Henderson. She and Lindborg will be clearing out some of their unused things. They pointed out that, compared to other countries, there is one item Americans posses fewer of, a passport. Only 30 percent of Americans have valid passports, about half the number of Canadian citizens. "That speaks volumes," said Lindborg. "When you get out of the U.S. and drive on dirt roads, and you don't see the telephone poles, street signs, no water and electricity to homes you get a perspective." They noticed wells recently installed in the rural area abound the famed, 12th Century temple complex, Angkor Wat, in Cambodia. The wells display a name of a donor who gave about $350, a well's cost. The name of their tour guide there appeared on many wells he helped facilitate. "The well locations are community spots to cook, bath, wash your clothes, everything," said Henderson. "We want to organize a charity to help, through our business." Prior to entering Cambodia, they traveled to Thailand, then crossed the Mekong River to enter Laos. "When we crossed from Thailand into Laos it was night and day," recalled Lindborg. "You see (more) poverty right away. We crossed the Mekong River on a little, rickety boat and they basically ran us on to the shore with no pier, and we had to carry our luggage from there. We got on another boat and went for two days down the Mekong River. They have no Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 4:52 pm
Meet your new best friend this weekend
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Meet your new best friend this weekend
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Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 4:38 pm
West Seattle restaurants: Avalon closes its doors
West Seattle Blog - Last night, a reader sent us this Craigslist link listing Avalon, the year-old restaurant in Luna Park, for lease. We asked its owners for comment – and just received this, from co-owner Deb Breuler: We have decided to close. We had an OK year, but it's just not enough to warrant going further into debt. [...] Read more...
West Seattle restaurants: Avalon closes its doors
West Seattle Blog - Last night, a reader sent us this Craigslist link listing Avalon, the year-old restaurant in Luna Park, for lease. We asked its owners for comment – and just received this, from co-owner Deb Breuler: We have decided to close. We had an OK year, but it's just not enough to warrant going further into debt. [...] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 4:13 pm
North Highline crime and public safety report for January
West Seattle Herald - White Center Storefront Deputy BJ Myers presented his monthly public safety recap to the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council on Feb. 3. Here are the details: Robberies Speaking on different robberies in the area, Myers said the suspects in a Jan. 11 liquor store robbery were identified and arrested thanks to surveillance camera footage. A deputy noticed one of the suspects walking in the area, Myers said, confronted him and was able to get a full confession. In the Pawn Pros robbery on Jan. 24, where four men entered with a handgun and baseball bats, Myers said no arrests have been made but strong leads have been developed and detectives continue to investigate. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); Homeless camp removed A homeless camp near S.W. 100th St. near Greenbridge and Unity Village was recently broken up, according to Myers. King County Parks has plans to clean the area of garbage and camping debris left behind in addition to clearing the forested area of foliage to make the area less inviting in the future. White Center bars Papa's Pub and DK's Café and Bar, two White Center bars along 16th Ave S.W. that have come under public scrutiny - especially in the wake of their use as drug and gun dealing fronts uncovered in Operation Center of Attention - were also discussed. Myers said he recently spoke with a Washington Liquor Control Board contact who said, while infractions continue to pile up for assaults on the premises and over-serving, the board is close to ending its review period (about a month away). Once that happens, Papa's may face formal violations that could result in liquor license suspensions. Myers said he has been working with the owner of DK's Café and Bar to clean up the area, including the removal of vehicles and characters using the parking lot for purposes other than having a drink or some food at the bar. Quiet streets If you have noticed the streets of White Center are a a bit quieter recently, Myers said it may be due to a several people from the homeless population getting arrested, and some may be looking at a long stay behind bars. Medical marijuana farmers' market The North Highline Council asked about the Northwest Cannabis Market on 16th, a farmers' market model for medical marijuana patients. NHUAC President Barbara Dobkin said a neighboring business has complained several times about the wafting odor of marijuana smoke from the market into their business due to poor ventilation. There have also been reports, she said, of people smoking marijuana out front and behind the cannabis market. Myers said the business owners need to contact the Sheriff's Office directly so they can investigate while smoking on the premises is happening. Additionally, Myers said based upon his interpretation of anti-smoking laws, patients should not be allowed to smoke inside the building. New King County Sheriff' Read more...
North Highline crime and public safety report for January
West Seattle Herald - White Center Storefront Deputy BJ Myers presented his monthly public safety recap to the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council on Feb. 3. Here are the details: Robberies Speaking on different robberies in the area, Myers said the suspects in a Jan. 11 liquor store robbery were identified and arrested thanks to surveillance camera footage. A deputy noticed one of the suspects walking in the area, Myers said, confronted him and was able to get a full confession. In the Pawn Pros robbery on Jan. 24, where four men entered with a handgun and baseball bats, Myers said no arrests have been made but strong leads have been developed and detectives continue to investigate. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); Homeless camp removed A homeless camp near S.W. 100th St. near Greenbridge and Unity Village was recently broken up, according to Myers. King County Parks has plans to clean the area of garbage and camping debris left behind in addition to clearing the forested area of foliage to make the area less inviting in the future. White Center bars Papa's Pub and DK's Café and Bar, two White Center bars along 16th Ave S.W. that have come under public scrutiny - especially in the wake of their use as drug and gun dealing fronts uncovered in Operation Center of Attention - were also discussed. Myers said he recently spoke with a Washington Liquor Control Board contact who said, while infractions continue to pile up for assaults on the premises and over-serving, the board is close to ending its review period (about a month away). Once that happens, Papa's may face formal violations that could result in liquor license suspensions. Myers said he has been working with the owner of DK's Café and Bar to clean up the area, including the removal of vehicles and characters using the parking lot for purposes other than having a drink or some food at the bar. Quiet streets If you have noticed the streets of White Center are a a bit quieter recently, Myers said it may be due to a several people from the homeless population getting arrested, and some may be looking at a long stay behind bars. Medical marijuana farmers' market The North Highline Council asked about the Northwest Cannabis Market on 16th, a farmers' market model for medical marijuana patients. NHUAC President Barbara Dobkin said a neighboring business has complained several times about the wafting odor of marijuana smoke from the market into their business due to poor ventilation. There have also been reports, she said, of people smoking marijuana out front and behind the cannabis market. Myers said the business owners need to contact the Sheriff's Office directly so they can investigate while smoking on the premises is happening. Additionally, Myers said based upon his interpretation of anti-smoking laws, patients should not be allowed to smoke inside the building. New King County Sheriff' Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 3:59 pm
A beautiful day on the beach
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A beautiful day on the beach
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Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 3:34 pm
Work starts Monday as SDOT adds another Alki-area stairway
West Seattle Blog - (Stairway at 61st/Spokane, which will connect to another one above it as a result of this project) From SDOT: Work starts Monday on a 2-month project to build a new staircase and path in the South Alki/Beach Drive area, at 61st/60th/Spokane (map). Read on for the full announcement: Seattle Department of Transportation's Roadway Structures crew [...] Read more...
Work starts Monday as SDOT adds another Alki-area stairway
West Seattle Blog - (Stairway at 61st/Spokane, which will connect to another one above it as a result of this project) From SDOT: Work starts Monday on a 2-month project to build a new staircase and path in the South Alki/Beach Drive area, at 61st/60th/Spokane (map). Read on for the full announcement: Seattle Department of Transportation's Roadway Structures crew [...] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 3:32 pm
Update: Worker killed at Vigor Shipyards on Harbor Island
West Seattle Blog - 3:32 PM: A worker at Vigor Shipyards on Harbor Island died after a 100-foot fall this afternoon, according to this KING5.com report. The Seattle Fire 911 log shows a medic '7-per response,' generally an indication of a major injury or medical situation, to Vigor's address on 16th SW at 12:19 pm. We're seeking more information. [...] Read more...
Update: Worker killed at Vigor Shipyards on Harbor Island
West Seattle Blog - 3:32 PM: A worker at Vigor Shipyards on Harbor Island died after a 100-foot fall this afternoon, according to this KING5.com report. The Seattle Fire 911 log shows a medic '7-per response,' generally an indication of a major injury or medical situation, to Vigor's address on 16th SW at 12:19 pm. We're seeking more information. [...] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 3:00 pm
Work to Begin on Spokane Pathway between 60th SW and 61st SW
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Work to Begin on Spokane Pathway between 60th SW and 61st SW
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