An 80 year old driver said he responded to a swerving driver causing him to veer into two parked cars at 42nd and Alaska at around 5:30pm Wed. Feb. 8.
The air bag went off and he was uninjured. He first sideswiped an SUV then impacted the next vehicle parked in line.
The accident blocked traffic for a time and it had to be re-routed on to 41st s.w.
Metropolitan King County Councilmember Joe McDermott released this statement following today’s passage by the Washington state House of Representatives of marriage equality legislation:
“I thank the leaders who came before us, those who stood up and demanded equality following the Stonewall Riots of 1969. The community that took shape that night paved the way to today’s historic vote.
“I commend the courageous leadership our elected officials displayed. But most importantly, I commend the families who live their lives openly across King County and Washington State.
“This nation was founded on the premise of individual rights. The House of Representatives’ vote today is another step toward a more perfect union.
“Today is an historic and joyous day. But the fight for full equality under the law continues.”
McDermott had previously shared with the West Seattle Herald that he would marry his partner once the law changes.
Press release:
Highline teacher Beverly Mowrer received the highest honor in the 2012 Golden Apple Awards sponsored by KCTS 9. Mowrer was awarded the Stanley O. McNaughton Award, which recognizes one educator or program in Washington state whose commitment inspires academic or vocational success.
Mowrer was selected from among nearly 200 individuals and programs nominated from public and private schools across the state. The panel of Golden Apple judges included representatives from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Washington Education Association, Washington State Parent Teacher Association, Association of Washington School Principals and past Golden Apple Award honorees.
Mowrer teaches at New Start, an alternative high school that serves students in a creative and flexible learning environment. She is known for her innovative approach to teaching and her ability to rally the community around her students.
From the Golden Apple web page:
UPDATED story, Friday night:
Over 50 performers competed in the "Battle of Burien" breakdancing competition Friday night, Feb. 10, at the Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW. The event was packed with onlookers. Judges sat on the sidelines of the dance floor, parked on thick black chairs with pad and pen in hand. The competition was divided into two styles, the "1 vs. 1" and the "2 vs. 2".
There were b-boy and b-girl participants competing together. The terms come from "Break Boy" and "Break Girl" originating in the Bronx.
Luke Cruise, rec leader for Burien Parks since 1999, and Samuel Pasana, a volunteer, started the event in 2007.
"There are a lot of Highline High School kids here tonight, said Cruise, 29. "We want to give these kids an outlet that when adults see them and think they're troublemakers, the will see that the kids are just going to dance. We want to provide a structured environment where they can grow and become constructive members of society.
"The young guys see the 'vets', the older guys who help mold and shape kids into good dancers, and good people," Pasana said.
Feb. 9 update: Press release from King County Councilmember Joe McDermott:
McDermott: “An historic and joyous day”
Metropolitan King County Councilmember Joe McDermott released this statement following today’s passage by the Washington state House of Representatives of marriage equality legislation:
“I thank the leaders who came before us, those who stood up and demanded equality following the Stonewall Riots of 1969. The community that took shape that night paved the way to today’s historic vote.
“I commend the courageous leadership our elected officials displayed. But most importantly, I commend the families who live their lives openly across King County and Washington State.
“This nation was founded on the premise of individual rights. The House of Representatives’ vote today is another step toward a more perfect union.
“Today is an historic and joyous day. But the fight for full equality under the law continues.”
Update for Feb. 8
Press release:
The City of SeaTac announces that Councilmember Pam Fernald has been named to the King County Joint Recommendations Committee (JRC), an inter-jurisdictional body that provides specific funding advice on a wide range of housing and development concerns. The JRC is made up of three King County representatives and eight community representatives.
“We are extremely fortunate to have Councilmember Fernald’s leadership on the County’s Joint Recommendations Committee,” said Todd Cutts, city manager. “Having a voice in these important deliberations strengthens the City of SeaTac’s role in the region and represents the needs of our community.”
Each year the JRC makes funding recommendations for between $5 million to $8 million in capital projects for housing of very low to moderate income households.
They also make recommendations for about $2 million to $3 million for non-housing capital projects such as community centers, parks and infrastructure. Lastly, they influence the spending of about $600,000 in federal funds for both homelessness and emergency assistance programs.
Lovett James Chambers pleaded not guilty on Feb. 8 to first degree murder charges in the shooting death of Michael Travis Hood on Jan. 21, according to King County Prosecutors.
Chambers remains in jail with a $5 million bail. His next court appearance will be a case setting hearing on Feb. 29, 1 p.m. at the King County Courthouse, room 1201.
For additional background on this case, please check out the Herald story, “A chance at a good life erased by a gun; Charging documents and a witness account reveal the details.”
(Editor's note: the following in in response to John Rankin's letter titled, "Writer says Highline Schools can't even teach in one language")
Mr. Rankin, I suggest you went to school when the Highline School District was largely white and well-to-do. Sorry to invade your comfy all-white confines of Normandy Park, but this district has changed, as has the world.
My three kids attend different schools in the district and each enjoys a unique advantage that Highline has to offer. At Pacific Middle School, my kids have had access to the finest music program of any middle school in South King County.
My son's high school, Aviation, is the envy of the state. My daughter's high school, Mount Rainier, has one of the least grade-inflated scores, as noted by the UW, and has full music, International Baccalaureate and sports programs. I don't see the dilution of education that you are decrying.
The January snow and ice storm was a telling moment for King County Deputy BJ Myers, the 30-year-old Maple Valley native who took over the recently reinstated storefront deputy position in White Center after a strong community push convinced the powers that be to find the funding.
His patrol vehicle got stuck in the snow twice during the heavy snow fall, “and both times people just came to my aid and pushed me out … except for one guy, who is a friend of mine out here now, who just stood across the street and laughed at me.”
It was a sign to Myers that his approach to relationship building in the community – be it with folks from the neighborhood, business owners along 16th Ave S.W. or the homeless population that frequent or live in the area – was starting to pay off after a handful of months on the job.
Myers joined the King County Sheriff’s Office in 2007, back when Deputy Jeff Hancock was on duty at the storefront position.
“Seeing him being effective up here was something that stuck with me and I had always thought, ‘If that job ever becomes available again, I’d love to do it.’”
The January snow and ice storm was a telling moment for King County Deputy BJ Myers, the 30-year-old Maple Valley native who took over the recently reinstated storefront deputy position in White Center after a strong community push convinced the powers that be to find the funding.
His patrol vehicle got stuck in the snow twice during the heavy snow fall, “and both times people just came to my aid and pushed me out … except for one guy, who is a friend of mine out here now, who just stood across the street and laughed at me.”
It was a sign to Myers that his approach to relationship building in the community – be it with folks from the neighborhood, business owners along 16th Ave S.W. or the homeless population that frequent or live in the area – was starting to pay off after a handful of months on the job.
Myers joined the King County Sheriff’s Office in 2007, back when Deputy Jeff Hancock was on duty at the storefront position. (Corrected on 2/8 - original post incorrectly referenced Deputy Steve Cox)
“Seeing him being effective up here was something that stuck with me and I had always thought, ‘If that job ever becomes available again, I’d love to do it.’”
