February 2012

From the Tukwila Police Department:

At 8:26 P.M. on Feb. 2, a 31-year-old man was found dead by his family.

Family members said the man often walks in the evening. When he was overdue to return, they began looking for him. He was found close to his home suffering from injuries. Family members started CPR and called 911.

Medics responded and also treated the man but were unable to revive him. He may have been there for an hour or more.

Detectives are on the scene investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.

No official word from police on the nature of the victim's injuries. This story will be updated.

By Cassandra Baker, Intern

4:45 a.m. on February 1st. 34th block of Evanston Ave N

Two suspects were arrested for burglarizing a construction site on the morning of February 1st. An alarm company called Seattle Police at 4:45 a.m. to report that their video feed showed two suspects burglarizing an office at the construction site. The responding officer found the two adult male suspects leaving the area and detained them until the alarm company representative made a positive identification.

Officers later determined the description of the suspects’ vehicle. During an area search they found the vehicle with stolen property inside, and the vehicle was impounded. One of the suspects has a history of property crimes. The suspects were later booked in King County Jail on burglary charges.

4:30 a.m. on February 1st. 43rd block of 5th Ave NW

From the Tukwila Police Department:

At about 9:15 P.M. on Feb. 2, Seattle Police contacted a shooting victim being driven to Harborview by a friend. The 19 year-old woman was in very serious condition and taken to Harborview for treatment where she later died from her injuries.

Her friend, who was driving at the time of the attack, said they were in an SUV on Tukwila International Blvd. The victim was the only passenger in the vehicle. Tukwila Police searched the area and found shell casings at S. 116 St. & Tukwila International Blvd. That intersection was closed and officers & detectives processed the scene for evidence.

Detectives are talking to witnesses and are trying to develop details about the attack.

Anyone that has information regarding this shooting is asked to call Tukwila Police at (206)433-1808.

The call for help from the King County Sheriff's Office went out around 7 p.m. on Feb. 2: an 11-year-old Burien boy had wandered off campus from Hazel Valley Elementary School around 1 p.m. after getting in trouble on the playground.

An hour and a half later good news came from KCSO: The boy had walked home and was safe.

No word yet on where the little boy was during that time, but chances are his parents are going through a thorough debriefing.

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Last year the West Seattle Herald covered (Calvin) Cal Bannon's birthday at Kenyon Hall. Of course, he was only 90 years old back then, and hard to interview as he seemed to dance non-stop with every gal at the party, but especially Flora Belle Key, barely an octogenarian.

Bannon, a West Seattle High School Class of '39 graduate from the Lowman Beach neighborhood, was at it again, the Energizer Bunny, continuing to dance with a full head of steam. He was celebrating his birthday, (which is Feb. 15) at the Senior Center of West Seattle's Sadie Hawkins Dance Wednesday, Feb. 1. Singer and ivory tickler Lauren Petrie performed, as he did at Bannon's 90th. The ever-popular Petrie is best known in these parts for his performances at the former Corner Inn. A surprise guest performer, West Seattle architect Bret Wiggins teamed up with Petrie.

Press release:

The Poetry of Place:
Witness the Wise Words of White Center
Join us for a workshop exploring
White Center with Poetry

Saturday, February 4th at 2:00PM –
White Center Library, 11220 16 Ave SW

Mike Hickey, Seattle’s Poet Populist and South Seattle Community College creative writing teacher will read from his new book A DRESS WALKED BY WITH A WOMAN INSIDE as well as conduct a Q-&-A session and lead a workshop in which participants will create their own poetry!

UPDATE:
King County Sheriff reports that the boy showed up at home last night and all is well.

Original post:
If you live near Hazel Valley Elementary School in Burien at 402 s.w. 132 Street or have been in that area this afternoon, the King County Sheriff's office is seeking your help in finding an 11 year old boy that was seen at the school this afternoon.

Jeremias “Mias” Juan was last seen around 1:00 PM on the school playground and possibly walked away from the school after he got in trouble on the playground.

Jeremias is described as approximately 4 feet tall, and 100 pounds. He was last seen wearing a green and black striped shirt, camouflage hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and tennis shoes.
Jeremias likes to go to Walgreens and libraries and enjoys video games. He speaks very good English and Spanish.

The King County Sheriff’s Office’s Search and Rescue Team is on the scene searching for Jeremias.

If you have any information about his whereabouts you are asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-3311 or 911.

UPDATE:
King County Sheriff reports that the boy showed up at home last night and all is well.

Original Post:
If you live near Hazel Valley Elementary School in Burien at 402 s.w. 132 Street or have been in that area this afternoon, the King County Sheriff's office is seeking your help in finding an 11 year old boy that was seen at the school this afternoon.

Jeremias “Mias” Juan was last seen around 1:00 PM on the school playground and possibly walked away from the school after he got in trouble on the playground.

Jeremias is described as approximately 4 feet tall, and 100 pounds. He was last seen wearing a green and black striped shirt, camouflage hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and tennis shoes.

Jeremias likes to go to Walgreens and libraries and enjoys video games.  He speaks very good English and Spanish.

The King County Sheriff’s Office’s Search and Rescue Team is on the scene searching for Jeremias.

If you have any information about his whereabouts you are asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-3311 or 911.

Update for Feb. 8
Just one day after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found it unconstitutional that California voters had unfairly placed same-sex couples to a lower status than heterosexual couples when the ban was passed, the Washington State House passed Bill 6239 paving the way for gay marriage here.

The House vote passed 55 to 43. Next the bill goes to Gov. Gregoire who said she will sign it. Opponents are expected to then collect signatures to place an amendment on November's ballot to strike down this decision.

Opposing amendment

The deadline for turning in signatures is June 6. The bare minimum required is 120,577, or 4 percent of all votes cast in the 2008 election for governor. The state Elections Division suggests turning in 150,000 or more, to cover invalid and duplicate signatures. The average error rate is 18 percent.

Marijuana is on the mind of elected officials in Olympia these days as Initiative 502 (proposing recreational legalization for those over 21) is discussed ahead of a likely vote by the people in November.

In addition, letters have been sent from Gov. Gregoire and 42 Washington lawmakers asking the DEA to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule 2 drug, which would verify its medicinal value at the federal level, allowing doctors to prescribe and pharmacies to distribute the drug.

The Herald spoke with two local medical cannabis dispensary owners to get their take on how I-502 and reclassification could affect the industry.

Initiative 502