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Seattle Police surveillance cameras: Alki Point off the list
West Seattle Blog - We've just finished covering the third and, it appears, final Seattle Police-led public meeting about the surveillance cameras they've installed along with a wireless communication system, paid for by federal Department of Homeland Security dollars. For those who are interested but couldn't make the meeting – announced last Tuesday night, held on this pre-holiday-weekend Friday [...] Read more...
Seattle Police surveillance cameras: Alki Point off the list
West Seattle Blog - We've just finished covering the third and, it appears, final Seattle Police-led public meeting about the surveillance cameras they've installed along with a wireless communication system, paid for by federal Department of Homeland Security dollars. For those who are interested but couldn't make the meeting – announced last Tuesday night, held on this pre-holiday-weekend Friday [...] Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 2:43 pm
Another championship game: Big soccer, big screen, at Admiral Theater tomorrow (food drive, too)
West Seattle Blog - Another championship game happening tomorrow (Saturday, May 25th) – as shown on The Admiral Theater‘s marquee, and previewed here a week and a half ago, tomorrow is the day you can join the West Seattle Soccer Club for an open house and live screening of the 2013 UEFA Champions League final match between German powerhouses [...] Read more...
Another championship game: Big soccer, big screen, at Admiral Theater tomorrow (food drive, too)
West Seattle Blog - Another championship game happening tomorrow (Saturday, May 25th) – as shown on The Admiral Theater‘s marquee, and previewed here a week and a half ago, tomorrow is the day you can join the West Seattle Soccer Club for an open house and live screening of the 2013 UEFA Champions League final match between German powerhouses [...] Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 2:02 pm
Reminder: SPD surveillance-cameras meeting tonight
West Seattle Blog - No daily preview today, so the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar is the place to go for what's up tonight, including nightlife. One reminder about an event outside WS but potentially of interest: As announced earlier this week, it's the third SPD public meeting about the not-yet-activated surveillance cameras installed from Fauntleroy to Alki to [...] Read more...
Reminder: SPD surveillance-cameras meeting tonight
West Seattle Blog - No daily preview today, so the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar is the place to go for what's up tonight, including nightlife. One reminder about an event outside WS but potentially of interest: As announced earlier this week, it's the third SPD public meeting about the not-yet-activated surveillance cameras installed from Fauntleroy to Alki to [...] Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 1:18 pm
West Seattle Wildcats win 3-1; Headed to state championship
West Seattle Herald - The West Seattle High School Wildcats defeated the Mount Si Wildcats, (yes they have the same mascot) 3-1 in a game played during the Washington State championships in Pasco WA. Friday May 24. They head to the final championship game on Saturday, May 25 at 4pm. The full game story and more photos will be added in an update. You can view an on demand video of the game through the PlayOnSports website here: http://www.playonsports.com/channels/participant-88825/events/61670 GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
West Seattle Wildcats win 3-1; Headed to state championship
West Seattle Herald - The West Seattle High School Wildcats defeated the Mount Si Wildcats, (yes they have the same mascot) 3-1 in a game played during the Washington State championships in Pasco WA. Friday May 24. They head to the final championship game on Saturday, May 25 at 4pm. The full game story and more photos will be added in an update. You can view an on demand video of the game through the PlayOnSports website here: http://www.playonsports.com/channels/participant-88825/events/61670 GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 12:50 pm
Two juvenile car thieves caught red handed
West Seattle Herald - A 911 report about a boy jumping a fence and opening a door to a parking garage led to the arrest of two juvenile would be car thieves on May 23 in the 5400 block of Delridge Way SW. The caller followed up by going to the garage and saw two boys breaking into a Toyota Matrix, starting it up and driving it backwards, hitting a fence. When officers arrived they apprehended the suspects behind the Delridge Library. Witnesses positively identified the two suspects, and the 14- and 15-year-old suspects were arrested. They have been booked into the Youth Services Center. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
Two juvenile car thieves caught red handed
West Seattle Herald - A 911 report about a boy jumping a fence and opening a door to a parking garage led to the arrest of two juvenile would be car thieves on May 23 in the 5400 block of Delridge Way SW. The caller followed up by going to the garage and saw two boys breaking into a Toyota Matrix, starting it up and driving it backwards, hitting a fence. When officers arrived they apprehended the suspects behind the Delridge Library. Witnesses positively identified the two suspects, and the 14- and 15-year-old suspects were arrested. They have been booked into the Youth Services Center. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 12:39 pm
Man attacked with baseball bat and robbed near 16th and SW Barton
West Seattle Herald - Just prior to midnight on May 23 a man walking in the 1600 block of SW Barton St was attacked with a baseball bat and robbed by two men. Seattle Police say that an "older model white car pulled up next to him. Suspect 1 (S1) and Suspect 2 (S2) jumped out of the car. Suspect 1 had a baseball bat and struck the victim on the lower right back area then used the bat to push the victim onto the ground. The victim heard S2 (suspect without the bat) asking if he should "pull out" his gun as he began reaching towards his waist. The victim was not sure if S2 was asking him or S1 about pulling the gun out." Though no gun was displayed the victim said he believed they had one. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); A laptop bag containing a laptop and other miscellaneous items was taken. The police report said that "the suspects ran back to their car and it left eastbound on SW Barton St. The victim believed there was a third suspect who was driving the car because it began to leave as soon as the other suspects had entered the vehicle. Officers responded to the area and conducted an area search with negative results. Suspect and vehicle information was circulated to patrol officers. The victim sustained small abrasions on his hands and knees from being pushed to ground. He declined medics." Suspect descriptions Suspect 1 is described as a black male late teen to early 20's, dark skin, with a red bandana over face, wearing a red hooded sweatshirt. Suspect 2- is described as black male late teen to early 20's, dark skin, aviator sunglasses, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Suspect 3- Unknown GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
Man attacked with baseball bat and robbed near 16th and SW Barton
West Seattle Herald - Just prior to midnight on May 23 a man walking in the 1600 block of SW Barton St was attacked with a baseball bat and robbed by two men. Seattle Police say that an "older model white car pulled up next to him. Suspect 1 (S1) and Suspect 2 (S2) jumped out of the car. Suspect 1 had a baseball bat and struck the victim on the lower right back area then used the bat to push the victim onto the ground. The victim heard S2 (suspect without the bat) asking if he should "pull out" his gun as he began reaching towards his waist. The victim was not sure if S2 was asking him or S1 about pulling the gun out." Though no gun was displayed the victim said he believed they had one. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); A laptop bag containing a laptop and other miscellaneous items was taken. The police report said that "the suspects ran back to their car and it left eastbound on SW Barton St. The victim believed there was a third suspect who was driving the car because it began to leave as soon as the other suspects had entered the vehicle. Officers responded to the area and conducted an area search with negative results. Suspect and vehicle information was circulated to patrol officers. The victim sustained small abrasions on his hands and knees from being pushed to ground. He declined medics." Suspect descriptions Suspect 1 is described as a black male late teen to early 20's, dark skin, with a red bandana over face, wearing a red hooded sweatshirt. Suspect 2- is described as black male late teen to early 20's, dark skin, aviator sunglasses, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Suspect 3- Unknown GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 12:18 pm
Long-closed Chuck and Sally's Tavern building to get new life as new location of The Bridge
West Seattle Blog - By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor Almost 6 years after its abrupt closure, Chuck and Sally's Tavern is getting new life. Not under that name, though. The owners of The Bridge at 35th/Avalon have just signed a lease to make the long-vacant building at California/Graham their new home. The Bridge needed someplace to go [...] Read more...
Long-closed Chuck and Sally's Tavern building to get new life as new location of The Bridge
West Seattle Blog - By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor Almost 6 years after its abrupt closure, Chuck and Sally's Tavern is getting new life. Not under that name, though. The owners of The Bridge at 35th/Avalon have just signed a lease to make the long-vacant building at California/Graham their new home. The Bridge needed someplace to go [...] Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 10:54 am
Iconic Alki Point Lighthouse will celebrate 100th birthday
West Seattle Herald - The Alki Point Light Station, built in 1913 will celebrate 100 years this summer with a special exhibit at the Log House Museum and tours of the Lighthouse itself. On June 1, the museum at 3003 61st Ave. SW will open an expanded exhibit featuring artifacts, photos, memorabilia and handmade lighthouse cookies. The exhibit is called "Alki Centennial Summer: From Lantern to Lighthouse." GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); The U.S. Coast Guard will open the Alki Lighthouse for public tours from 1 to 4 p.m. the same day and thereafter on weekends throughout the summer. According to legend (and the U.S. Coast Guard) Hans Martin Hanson hung the first lantern to mark the hazardous Alki shoals and the southern entrance into Elliott Bay in the 1870's. The lighthouse was constructed in 1913 and has remained the same (but well maintained) ever since. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Lighthouse is located at 3201 Alki Avenue SW. The U.S. Coast Guard page on the facility explains more about its history and current operation," On April 1, 1913, the new Alki Point Light Station was ready for operation. The Light House Service built a 37-foot-tall octagonal concrete and masonry tower with an attached fog signal building on the most exposed part of the point. Two large houses for the lighthouse keepers and their families were built behind the lighthouse. About 7,000 yards of sand and gravel were added to the point to protect the buildings in stormy weather from heavy swells and high tides. The two lighthouse keepers were required to keep constant vigils in alternate 12-hour shifts, seven days a week. For this, they each received a salary of $800 a year plus housing.Up until the 1980s, all the operations at the Alki Point Lighthouse were manual. Coast Guardsmen assigned to the station, were standing eight-hour watches, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The airway beacon was turned on one-half hour before sunset and was turned off one-half hour after sunrise by the duty lighthouse keeper. Also, the Commander of the 13th Coast Guard District and his family lived on the light station in the Chief Lighthouse Keeper's house. In October 1984, the lighthouse operation was fully automated, with photoelectric cells turning the airway beacon on at night and off in the morning. Today (2003), the signal, a modern VRB-25 marine rotating beacon, operates 24 hours a day, flashing once every five seconds. Burnt out bulbs are replaced automatically and if there is a power failure, there is an emergency light located on the outside of the tower operated by 12-volt batteries. When visibility drops below three miles, photoelectric cells activate two electric FA 232 foghorns powered by a 12-volt battery system. Coast Guardsmen assigned to lighthouse duty are relegated to facility maintenance." Clay Eals, Executive Director of the Southwest Seattle Histo Read more...
Iconic Alki Point Lighthouse will celebrate 100th birthday
West Seattle Herald - The Alki Point Light Station, built in 1913 will celebrate 100 years this summer with a special exhibit at the Log House Museum and tours of the Lighthouse itself. On June 1, the museum at 3003 61st Ave. SW will open an expanded exhibit featuring artifacts, photos, memorabilia and handmade lighthouse cookies. The exhibit is called "Alki Centennial Summer: From Lantern to Lighthouse." GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); The U.S. Coast Guard will open the Alki Lighthouse for public tours from 1 to 4 p.m. the same day and thereafter on weekends throughout the summer. According to legend (and the U.S. Coast Guard) Hans Martin Hanson hung the first lantern to mark the hazardous Alki shoals and the southern entrance into Elliott Bay in the 1870's. The lighthouse was constructed in 1913 and has remained the same (but well maintained) ever since. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Lighthouse is located at 3201 Alki Avenue SW. The U.S. Coast Guard page on the facility explains more about its history and current operation," On April 1, 1913, the new Alki Point Light Station was ready for operation. The Light House Service built a 37-foot-tall octagonal concrete and masonry tower with an attached fog signal building on the most exposed part of the point. Two large houses for the lighthouse keepers and their families were built behind the lighthouse. About 7,000 yards of sand and gravel were added to the point to protect the buildings in stormy weather from heavy swells and high tides. The two lighthouse keepers were required to keep constant vigils in alternate 12-hour shifts, seven days a week. For this, they each received a salary of $800 a year plus housing.Up until the 1980s, all the operations at the Alki Point Lighthouse were manual. Coast Guardsmen assigned to the station, were standing eight-hour watches, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The airway beacon was turned on one-half hour before sunset and was turned off one-half hour after sunrise by the duty lighthouse keeper. Also, the Commander of the 13th Coast Guard District and his family lived on the light station in the Chief Lighthouse Keeper's house. In October 1984, the lighthouse operation was fully automated, with photoelectric cells turning the airway beacon on at night and off in the morning. Today (2003), the signal, a modern VRB-25 marine rotating beacon, operates 24 hours a day, flashing once every five seconds. Burnt out bulbs are replaced automatically and if there is a power failure, there is an emergency light located on the outside of the tower operated by 12-volt batteries. When visibility drops below three miles, photoelectric cells activate two electric FA 232 foghorns powered by a 12-volt battery system. Coast Guardsmen assigned to lighthouse duty are relegated to facility maintenance." Clay Eals, Executive Director of the Southwest Seattle Histo Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 10:21 am
Update: West Seattle High School baseball team to play for state championship!
West Seattle Blog - (Sam Hellinger pitching the final strike of the game; photo courtesy Greg Slader) 11:45 AM UPDATE: As you saw 'live' if you followed the tweets below – West Seattle High School won its state-semifinal game minutes ago, 3-1 over Mt. Si, and will play for the state championship at 4 pm tomorrow! (Their opponent, either [...] Read more...
Update: West Seattle High School baseball team to play for state championship!
West Seattle Blog - (Sam Hellinger pitching the final strike of the game; photo courtesy Greg Slader) 11:45 AM UPDATE: As you saw 'live' if you followed the tweets below – West Seattle High School won its state-semifinal game minutes ago, 3-1 over Mt. Si, and will play for the state championship at 4 pm tomorrow! (Their opponent, either [...] Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 10:14 am
UPDATE: White Center License Agency employees arrested in alleged fraud scheme
West Seattle Herald - Updated details from this morning's story are found below. Two employees at the White Center License Agency (a Department of Licensing sub-agency) on 16th Ave. S.W. were arrested on May 22 along with the father/son owners of T & C Premier Auto Sales (SeaTac) and T & C Wrecking (Seattle) for an alleged fraud and forgery scheme aimed at avoiding excise taxes on vehicle transfers, according to the Federal Way Police Department. According to FWPD, a four month long investigation found the four were allegedly working in collusion "to forge and/or fabricate title documents to avoid paying excise taxes." GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); Authorities believe the illegal operation has been going on for years, and "suspect hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles have been illegally titled for the purpose of making money and defrauding the State of Washington of Motor Vehicle Sales/Use Taxes." Search warrants were issued at all three locations on May 22 and numerous computers and files were confiscated as evidence along with the arrests. The Washington State Department of Licensing "became suspicious when they noted an unusual increase in transactions at the White Center location" which lead to the opening of an investigation, according to FWPD. We won't name the suspects until (and unless) charges are filed, but two women from the White Center office and a father and son from T & C were arrested. All four were released from a Kent jail after their arrest pending charges and police said a fifth suspect is still outstanding. Updated information: We spoke with Cathy Schrock, Civilian Operations Manager for the Federal Way Police Department to explain how they believe the fraudulent activity worked. Schrock said the owners of T & C became known in the non-English speaking community as an alternative way to get title paperwork done instead of going to a DOL office and working with the government, where red tape and language barriers could make for a frustrating experience. Instead, she said, these people would legally purchase a car and bring the bill of sale and title transfer paperwork to the suspects at T & C. From there, the auto dealership would collect a $400 fee from the buyer and tell them there title would show up in the mail soon. Behind the scenes, the suspects would then allegedly construct fraudulent paperwork that made it look like the original seller had gifted the vehicle to the buyer instead of selling it for a price that would be subject to sales tax at the time of title transfer. Gifted vehicles are not subject to sales tax, so the fee was avoided. They would then allegedly take the doctored paperwork to the White Center License Agency where the arrested employees would complete the transaction. Explaining the White Center connection, Schrock said "All along, during the investigation, we assumed that the Read more...
UPDATE: White Center License Agency employees arrested in alleged fraud scheme
West Seattle Herald - Updated details from this morning's story are found below. Two employees at the White Center License Agency (a Department of Licensing sub-agency) on 16th Ave. S.W. were arrested on May 22 along with the father/son owners of T & C Premier Auto Sales (SeaTac) and T & C Wrecking (Seattle) for an alleged fraud and forgery scheme aimed at avoiding excise taxes on vehicle transfers, according to the Federal Way Police Department. According to FWPD, a four month long investigation found the four were allegedly working in collusion "to forge and/or fabricate title documents to avoid paying excise taxes." GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); Authorities believe the illegal operation has been going on for years, and "suspect hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles have been illegally titled for the purpose of making money and defrauding the State of Washington of Motor Vehicle Sales/Use Taxes." Search warrants were issued at all three locations on May 22 and numerous computers and files were confiscated as evidence along with the arrests. The Washington State Department of Licensing "became suspicious when they noted an unusual increase in transactions at the White Center location" which lead to the opening of an investigation, according to FWPD. We won't name the suspects until (and unless) charges are filed, but two women from the White Center office and a father and son from T & C were arrested. All four were released from a Kent jail after their arrest pending charges and police said a fifth suspect is still outstanding. Updated information: We spoke with Cathy Schrock, Civilian Operations Manager for the Federal Way Police Department to explain how they believe the fraudulent activity worked. Schrock said the owners of T & C became known in the non-English speaking community as an alternative way to get title paperwork done instead of going to a DOL office and working with the government, where red tape and language barriers could make for a frustrating experience. Instead, she said, these people would legally purchase a car and bring the bill of sale and title transfer paperwork to the suspects at T & C. From there, the auto dealership would collect a $400 fee from the buyer and tell them there title would show up in the mail soon. Behind the scenes, the suspects would then allegedly construct fraudulent paperwork that made it look like the original seller had gifted the vehicle to the buyer instead of selling it for a price that would be subject to sales tax at the time of title transfer. Gifted vehicles are not subject to sales tax, so the fee was avoided. They would then allegedly take the doctored paperwork to the White Center License Agency where the arrested employees would complete the transaction. Explaining the White Center connection, Schrock said "All along, during the investigation, we assumed that the Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 10:14 am
White Center License Agency employees arrested in alleged fraud scheme
West Seattle Herald - Two employees at the White Center License Agency (a Department of Licensing sub-agency) on 16th Ave. S.W. were arrested on May 22 along with the father/son owners of T & C Premier Auto Sales (SeaTac) and T & C Wrecking (Seattle) for an alleged fraud and forgery scheme aimed at avoided excise taxes on vehicle sales, according to the Federal Way Police Department. According to FWPD, a four month long investigation found the four were allegedly working in collusion "to forge and/or fabricate title documents to avoid paying excise taxes." Authorities believe the illegal operation has been going on for years, and "suspect hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles have been illegally titled for the purpose of making money and defrauding the State of Washington of Motor Vehicle Sales/Use Taxes." GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); Search warrants were issued at all three locations on May 22 and numerous computers and files were confiscated as evidence along with the arrests. The Washington State Department of Licensing "became suspicious when they noted an unusual increase in transactions at the White Center location" which lead to the opening of an investigation, according to FWPD. We won't name the suspects until charges are filed, but two women from the White Center office and a father and son from T & C were arrested. All four were released from a Kent jail after their arrest pending charges and police said a fifth suspect is still outstanding. Here's how the scheme allegedly worked, according to FWPD: The investigation revealed that the scheme originated with the father/son team. Over time, the father/son team has developed a reputation among minorities and the non-English speaking community of being able to assist them with legal transfers of title. The "clients" would contact the suspects at the business and present paperwork for legal vehicle sale transactions. The suspects would collect a stated fee, such as $400. The suspects would photocopy all sale documents and personal identification of the clients. They would then advise the clients that the title would be mailed to them. The suspects proceed to forge a power of attorney and indicate the vehicle had been gifted to the client, thus not requiring payment of Vehicle Sale/Use Tax (which is equal to the Sales Tax rate plus a 0.3% Use Tax). We have reached out to the FWPD public relations office for more details on how the White Center employees were specifically involved in the alleged crime and will update when we hear back. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
White Center License Agency employees arrested in alleged fraud scheme
West Seattle Herald - Two employees at the White Center License Agency (a Department of Licensing sub-agency) on 16th Ave. S.W. were arrested on May 22 along with the father/son owners of T & C Premier Auto Sales (SeaTac) and T & C Wrecking (Seattle) for an alleged fraud and forgery scheme aimed at avoided excise taxes on vehicle sales, according to the Federal Way Police Department. According to FWPD, a four month long investigation found the four were allegedly working in collusion "to forge and/or fabricate title documents to avoid paying excise taxes." Authorities believe the illegal operation has been going on for years, and "suspect hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles have been illegally titled for the purpose of making money and defrauding the State of Washington of Motor Vehicle Sales/Use Taxes." GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); Search warrants were issued at all three locations on May 22 and numerous computers and files were confiscated as evidence along with the arrests. The Washington State Department of Licensing "became suspicious when they noted an unusual increase in transactions at the White Center location" which lead to the opening of an investigation, according to FWPD. We won't name the suspects until charges are filed, but two women from the White Center office and a father and son from T & C were arrested. All four were released from a Kent jail after their arrest pending charges and police said a fifth suspect is still outstanding. Here's how the scheme allegedly worked, according to FWPD: The investigation revealed that the scheme originated with the father/son team. Over time, the father/son team has developed a reputation among minorities and the non-English speaking community of being able to assist them with legal transfers of title. The "clients" would contact the suspects at the business and present paperwork for legal vehicle sale transactions. The suspects would collect a stated fee, such as $400. The suspects would photocopy all sale documents and personal identification of the clients. They would then advise the clients that the title would be mailed to them. The suspects proceed to forge a power of attorney and indicate the vehicle had been gifted to the client, thus not requiring payment of Vehicle Sale/Use Tax (which is equal to the Sales Tax rate plus a 0.3% Use Tax). We have reached out to the FWPD public relations office for more details on how the White Center employees were specifically involved in the alleged crime and will update when we hear back. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 9:25 am
West Seattle Crime Watch: Street robbery; two helicopter searches; reader reports
West Seattle Blog - We start today's West Seattle Crime Watch with details on a street robbery – the type of crime that, according to what Southwest Precinct Lt. Pierre Davis told the WS Crime Prevention Council this week, has been on the rise in the area lately. A friend of the victim just e-mailed us with these details [...] Read more...
West Seattle Crime Watch: Street robbery; two helicopter searches; reader reports
West Seattle Blog - We start today's West Seattle Crime Watch with details on a street robbery – the type of crime that, according to what Southwest Precinct Lt. Pierre Davis told the WS Crime Prevention Council this week, has been on the rise in the area lately. A friend of the victim just e-mailed us with these details [...] Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 8:02 am
TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Friday and beyond
West Seattle Blog - (Live view from the west-facing WS Bridge camera; other cameras are on the WSB Traffic page) Lighter traffic, since this is the start of a four-day weekend for Seattle Public Schools. Looking ahead, a few notes: -Monday, Metro and the West Seattle Water Taxi will be on Sunday schedules -Next weekend (starting May 31st), weather [...] Read more...
TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Friday and beyond
West Seattle Blog - (Live view from the west-facing WS Bridge camera; other cameras are on the WSB Traffic page) Lighter traffic, since this is the start of a four-day weekend for Seattle Public Schools. Looking ahead, a few notes: -Monday, Metro and the West Seattle Water Taxi will be on Sunday schedules -Next weekend (starting May 31st), weather [...] Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 7:59 am
Arthritis Foundation lauds West Seattleite Judi Yazzolino for 'Inspirational Leadership'
West Seattle Blog - (Photo courtesy Arthritis Foundation) Congratulations to West Seattleite Judi Yazzolino, at center, who received the Arthritis Foundation‘s Inspirational Leadership Award during a benefit breakfast downtown on Thursday. She's a board member for the group, as is Patrick Smith, photographed with her at left; at right is CEO Scott Weaver, who lauded Yazzolino's work for the [...] Read more...
Arthritis Foundation lauds West Seattleite Judi Yazzolino for 'Inspirational Leadership'
West Seattle Blog - (Photo courtesy Arthritis Foundation) Congratulations to West Seattleite Judi Yazzolino, at center, who received the Arthritis Foundation‘s Inspirational Leadership Award during a benefit breakfast downtown on Thursday. She's a board member for the group, as is Patrick Smith, photographed with her at left; at right is CEO Scott Weaver, who lauded Yazzolino's work for the [...] Read more...
Thursday, May 23, 2013 -- 10:08 pm
Design Review Board tells 4745 40th SW team to return for a second round of 'early guidance'
West Seattle Blog - The Southwest Design Review Board got its first look tonight at the 150~-apartment project proposed for 4745 40th SW – and asked the development team to take a second pass at Early Design Guidance. Bottom line: This means the project will be reviewed at least two more times. As summarized toward the end of the [...] Read more...
Design Review Board tells 4745 40th SW team to return for a second round of 'early guidance'
West Seattle Blog - The Southwest Design Review Board got its first look tonight at the 150~-apartment project proposed for 4745 40th SW – and asked the development team to take a second pass at Early Design Guidance. Bottom line: This means the project will be reviewed at least two more times. As summarized toward the end of the [...] Read more...
Thursday, May 23, 2013 -- 9:13 pm
'Power of poetry' at Denny International Middle School Poetry Slam
West Seattle Blog - With just weeks to go until they move on from Denny International Middle School, headed for high school, dozens of young poets have just put on quite a show. Denny principal Jeff Clark shares photos from last night's Eighth-Grade Poetry Slam – and this report: The third annual Eighth-Grade Poetry Slam was a huge success [...] Read more...
'Power of poetry' at Denny International Middle School Poetry Slam
West Seattle Blog - With just weeks to go until they move on from Denny International Middle School, headed for high school, dozens of young poets have just put on quite a show. Denny principal Jeff Clark shares photos from last night's Eighth-Grade Poetry Slam – and this report: The third annual Eighth-Grade Poetry Slam was a huge success [...] Read more...
Thursday, May 23, 2013 -- 6:40 pm
West Seattle giving: Schmitz Park 2nd-grade team helps WS Food Bank!
West Seattle Blog - Thanks to both Schmitz Park Elementary teacher Alison Aylesworth and West Seattle Food Bank operations manager Steve Curry for sharing the word of a cool event at SP today. First, from Ms. Aylesworth, who also shared the photos: The second grade team at Schmitz Park: Ms. Noreng, Mr. Wuth, Ms. Veling and Ms. Aylesworth's classes [...] Read more...
West Seattle giving: Schmitz Park 2nd-grade team helps WS Food Bank!
West Seattle Blog - Thanks to both Schmitz Park Elementary teacher Alison Aylesworth and West Seattle Food Bank operations manager Steve Curry for sharing the word of a cool event at SP today. First, from Ms. Aylesworth, who also shared the photos: The second grade team at Schmitz Park: Ms. Noreng, Mr. Wuth, Ms. Veling and Ms. Aylesworth's classes [...] Read more...
Thursday, May 23, 2013 -- 6:18 pm
Historic B-17 returns Saturday, May 25 through Monday to offer rides
West Seattle Herald - The "Aluminum Overcast," the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EEA) restored B-17 bomber, returns to Boeing Field to offer rides Saturday, May 25 through Monday, Memorial Day. People can book flights at the Museum of Flight. Pictured left is WWII B-17 pilot, Ken Wheeler, 90, of Gig Harbor, with current B-17 pilot, Rick Fernalld, at Paine Field, Everett, before the plane flew down to Seattle for the long weekend. Wheeler, who flew with the 15th Air Force out of Italy, is a docent at the Museum of Flight. If you see him, he might tell you about the time three of his four engines failed and he and his crew bailed with parachutes over Croatia. He landed in a tree, cut himself down, and escaped. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
Historic B-17 returns Saturday, May 25 through Monday to offer rides
West Seattle Herald - The "Aluminum Overcast," the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EEA) restored B-17 bomber, returns to Boeing Field to offer rides Saturday, May 25 through Monday, Memorial Day. People can book flights at the Museum of Flight. Pictured left is WWII B-17 pilot, Ken Wheeler, 90, of Gig Harbor, with current B-17 pilot, Rick Fernalld, at Paine Field, Everett, before the plane flew down to Seattle for the long weekend. Wheeler, who flew with the 15th Air Force out of Italy, is a docent at the Museum of Flight. If you see him, he might tell you about the time three of his four engines failed and he and his crew bailed with parachutes over Croatia. He landed in a tree, cut himself down, and escaped. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
Thursday, May 23, 2013 -- 6:08 pm
Furry Faces Foundation to hold open house June 1
West Seattle Herald - Iconic West Seattle animal rights advocate Teri Ensley will have an open house plant sale Saturday, June 1, beginning at 4:00 p.m. to benefit her Furry Faces Foundation. She had a tragic fire Jan. 9, 2012, and is bouncing back. Read more...
Furry Faces Foundation to hold open house June 1
West Seattle Herald - Iconic West Seattle animal rights advocate Teri Ensley will have an open house plant sale Saturday, June 1, beginning at 4:00 p.m. to benefit her Furry Faces Foundation. She had a tragic fire Jan. 9, 2012, and is bouncing back. Read more...
Thursday, May 23, 2013 -- 5:58 pm
West Seattle Lions Club honors 11 high school seniors; Each receives $1,000 scholarship
West Seattle Herald - On May 23, the West Seattle Lions Club, which meets upstairs at the Senior Center of West Seattle, gave out 11, $1,000 scholarships to seniors graduating Chief Sealth, Seattle Lutheran, and West Seattle high schools, a tradition since 1956. "We give scholarships based on criteria of citizenship and academic prowess and abilities," said Lions Club past president, Nancy Sorensen, a Burien-based attorney who pointed out that King County Executive Dow Constantine was a Lions Club scholarship recipient. "The Lions Club is the world's largest service organization," she said. "There are more than 40,000 clubs all over the world. (...) The Lions Club worldwide has a primary commitment of hearing and vision because they were challenged by Hellen Keller who spoke at their convention in 1924 to be of service to those who could not see and could not hear." GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); "Education, you never know where it's going to lead, and what it's going to do," West Seattle Lions Club President Harvey Rowe told the students. "But you just have to be inspired to learn more and do more. I look around now and say, 'I'm getting frustrated. I can't learn enough. There are hundreds of fields, and I just made a dent in one of them.'" He is a retired mechanical engineer and worked with flight. "For the students here, they should be real encouraged and think, 'Life is wonderful,'" added Rowe. "There is so much to learn and do. You get a chance to meet people all over the world and really find out what life is about." Recipients attending stood and spoke of their plans. They included: Emily Follansbee of Chief Sealth, who has played soccer, tennis, unified sports (special ed soccer), started the school's ukulele club, and made the Dean's List. She plans to study engineering at Gonzaga University. Kirsten Kenny of WSHS, played soccer, did gymnastics, will attend Pacific University and hopes to get a degree in molecular biology and become a physician. Luis Ramirez of Chief Sealth, has played varsity soccer all four years, unified sports (special ed soccer), and plans to attend Washington State U. to pursue a mechanical engineering degree Alana Sullivan of Chief Sealth was Junior Class VP, played varsity softball all four years & was team captain two years, played varsity volleyball three years, & has two part-time jobs including the Original Bakery. Will attend UW. Anika Lindstrom of Seattle Lutheran played basketball all four years, & for her senior project organized shelter for Tent City. Will attend Western Washington U. to study psychology. Viridiana Rodriguez of Chief Sealth has been deeply involved with community work including El Centro de la Raza, & plans to attend SSCC, & hopes to transfer to Eastern Washington U. Lauren Shaughnessy- WSHS senior class president I was a gymnastics captain this year, soccer ran track,years, Read more...
West Seattle Lions Club honors 11 high school seniors; Each receives $1,000 scholarship
West Seattle Herald - On May 23, the West Seattle Lions Club, which meets upstairs at the Senior Center of West Seattle, gave out 11, $1,000 scholarships to seniors graduating Chief Sealth, Seattle Lutheran, and West Seattle high schools, a tradition since 1956. "We give scholarships based on criteria of citizenship and academic prowess and abilities," said Lions Club past president, Nancy Sorensen, a Burien-based attorney who pointed out that King County Executive Dow Constantine was a Lions Club scholarship recipient. "The Lions Club is the world's largest service organization," she said. "There are more than 40,000 clubs all over the world. (...) The Lions Club worldwide has a primary commitment of hearing and vision because they were challenged by Hellen Keller who spoke at their convention in 1924 to be of service to those who could not see and could not hear." GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1"); "Education, you never know where it's going to lead, and what it's going to do," West Seattle Lions Club President Harvey Rowe told the students. "But you just have to be inspired to learn more and do more. I look around now and say, 'I'm getting frustrated. I can't learn enough. There are hundreds of fields, and I just made a dent in one of them.'" He is a retired mechanical engineer and worked with flight. "For the students here, they should be real encouraged and think, 'Life is wonderful,'" added Rowe. "There is so much to learn and do. You get a chance to meet people all over the world and really find out what life is about." Recipients attending stood and spoke of their plans. They included: Emily Follansbee of Chief Sealth, who has played soccer, tennis, unified sports (special ed soccer), started the school's ukulele club, and made the Dean's List. She plans to study engineering at Gonzaga University. Kirsten Kenny of WSHS, played soccer, did gymnastics, will attend Pacific University and hopes to get a degree in molecular biology and become a physician. Luis Ramirez of Chief Sealth, has played varsity soccer all four years, unified sports (special ed soccer), and plans to attend Washington State U. to pursue a mechanical engineering degree Alana Sullivan of Chief Sealth was Junior Class VP, played varsity softball all four years & was team captain two years, played varsity volleyball three years, & has two part-time jobs including the Original Bakery. Will attend UW. Anika Lindstrom of Seattle Lutheran played basketball all four years, & for her senior project organized shelter for Tent City. Will attend Western Washington U. to study psychology. Viridiana Rodriguez of Chief Sealth has been deeply involved with community work including El Centro de la Raza, & plans to attend SSCC, & hopes to transfer to Eastern Washington U. Lauren Shaughnessy- WSHS senior class president I was a gymnastics captain this year, soccer ran track,years, Read more...
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