The Jali Studio Hair Salon on 16th Ave S.W. in White Center was robbed on the afternoon of Sept. 22.
King County Sheriff's Office spokesman John Urquhart said two armed suspects entered the business and took the salon owners iPod, phone and wallet before fleeing the scene.
The victim was not injured and went to a neighboring business to call 911.
No arrests have been made at this time.
King County Prosecuting Attorney Angela Kaake makes her living going after criminals engaged in identity theft and financial fraud, and she shared her years of experience with the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council on Sept. 20.
The big picture
Kaake started out with the big picture and some sobering statistics on identity theft gathered from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC):
-Identity theft is the number one reported crime in the United States. Kaake said this statistic is all the more profound because many people never report their identity theft to the FTC, let alone their local police force. She estimated 61 percent of identity theft victims never report it to police. The reason, she said, is victims are usually able to get their money back by working with the bank and consider the matter closed. She urged victims to file reports with both police and the FTC to help law enforcement identify patterns, leading to arrests.
-There are 10 million new identity theft victims each year.
-1 in 10 U.S. citizens have been a victim.
Press release:
A new sign bridge will be installed over Sea-Tac Airport's expressway in support of the Port's roadway improvements project. This will require the full closure and detour of all exiting traffic to International Boulevard starting Monday, September 26 at 11:30 p.m.
All lanes on the expressway will be open by Tuesday, September 27 at 4:30 a.m. If you are planning on visiting the airport during this period, please follow the detour signs.
Written by Bill Hanson, director of Washington’s Lottery; John Lee, director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs; and state Sen. Steve Conway represents the 29th legislative district.
When the danger has passed and the homecoming celebration is complete, Washington military members often face enormous transitions coming home. These men and women return from long deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan to find that they may need civilian career training, specialized medical care and financial support as they navigate how to establish routine and stability back home with their families.
If you are a gardener, you know the problem: You plant these tiny little zucchini seeds in the spring, and by midsummer you are practically swimming in zucchini. They’re everywhere!
Zucchini are low in calories and sodium with good amounts of vitamin A and C. Just a cup gives you about 20 percent of your daily vitamin needs. Keep in mind all the vitamin A is in the skin, so don’t peel your zucchini if you can avoid it.
The easiest way to fix zucchini is also one of the best. Cut it into cubes, a half- to one-inch thick. Sauté finely chopped onion in olive oil, then stir in the zucchini while the oil is quite hot. Cover and steam it until it is tender. This searing seals the juices inside so the squash holds its shape and flavor. You can also grate, blanch and freeze it to make zucchini bread in the winter.
Summer Bounty Zucchini
5 large zucchini
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green onion
2 tomatoes or ½ cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon
2 Tablespoons olive oil
Burien Little Theatre invites actors to audition for staged readings of the holiday comedy "A Christmas Story," written by Philip Grecian. The readings will be performed much like a radio play.
Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Actors are sought who can play women's roles ranging in age from 9 to 50 and men's roles ranging in age from 9 to 50. Some actors will read multiple roles.
You don't have to be these ages to read the roles, but we prefer actors age 11 and older.
The time commitment is minimal as three to five rehearsals are planned, and there will two performances. The show is directed by Rochelle Flynn.
Synopsis: Humorist Jean Shepherd's very funny memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s. The story follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case to his mother, his teacher and even the Santa Claus at Goldblatt's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out."
Press release:
In one month, the landscape of Seattle’s SODO neighborhood will forever change. On Friday, Oct. 21, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will close a majority of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct for nine days as crews begin to demolish the structure’s southern mile.
Drivers across the Puget Sound region will see increased congestion as the nearly 110,000 vehicles that use the viaduct daily look for somewhere else to go. Drivers are strongly encouraged to plan ahead, get familiar with commute options and allow extra time to reach their destinations.
“The nine-day closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct is a big deal,” said state Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond. “This will not only be the longest construction closure of a Seattle highway in history, but it also signifies a major milestone in the replacement of the viaduct. During the course of the work, we need help from drivers to keep traffic moving.”
The coming weekend of Friday, September 23, through Sunday, September 25, is packed with fall activities, special events, and weekend road closures.
There will be construction impacting many areas, particularly I- 405 which will be closed all weekend northbound in Bellevue, between NE 8th Street and SR 520, and could push extra northbound traffic over to the I-5 corridor.
The Seattle Department of Transportation encourages event-goers to consider reducing the stress and environmental impact of driving their cars and try one of the many alternate modes of transportation available - Metro Transit, the West Seattle Water Taxi, the Sounder commuter train, Link light rail, car pool, bicycle or even walking, if feasible.
Friday, September 23
Seattle Symphony Friday Matinee Concert: 12 noon
Benaroya Hall
325 attending
Approximately 10 school buses will drop off students on streets around Benaroya Hall; expect congestion in the area.
UW Husky Band Friday Night Rally: 8:45 – 10 p.m.
Streets just north of the campus
The Fremont "Bridge" community will be coming together this weekend to celebrate a small victory in the area of suicide prevention and mental health illness.
Five years ago, a Ballard High school student walked to the edge of the Aurora Bridge and jumped to her death. She was one of nine people who leapt to their death from the Aurora Bridge that year and since then, Seattle FRIENDS (Fremont Individuals and Employees Nonprofit to Decrease Suicides) have rallied community organizations, businesses and area residents to lobby at the city and state level to build a suicide barrier on the Aurora bridge.
The group's efforts were supported by many community groups and organizations and the project was given a $4.6 million budget by Gov. Chris Gregoire.
Construction of the safety fence started in 2010 and was completed in February of this year.
This weekend, residents, local government officials, friends and family of the victims, and activist groups are celebrating the successful combined efforts of the community to resurrect a barrier.
Kate Beesley, of West Seattle, and Steve Hensyel were crowned queen and king of the Rat City Prom under the mirror ball at Southgate Roller RInk last night- quite an honor, and a touching moment. This, on the king's 40th birthday.
"I threw this prom for my birthday to help raise money for the (White Center) food bank," said Hensyel. "Why not have a prom. A lot of people here never even went to their high school prom. I went to my high school prom in Vegas and was all awkward and uncomfortable. I figured we're comfortable enough with who we are now. We can actually have a good time with this."
"Steve and Christine (Spencer) have birthdays a week apart," said Beesley of his real partner. "Christine can't skate so I get to be queen. She abdicated her thrown."
The 61st Miss Seafair Queen, Kisa Nishimoto, a UW junior, was spotted quickly making the rounds on the rink. She came down from Edmonds with two friends.
"This is an authentic 80's dress," she said of her shiny red gown. "We thought it was a great event and fundraiser for the local food bank."
