October 2013

Burien-
King County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who robbed a Key Bank in Burien twice in September.

On 9-23-13 around 12:50pm the man entered the Key Bank in the 17800 block of 1 Ave S and passed a note demanding money. He was described as a white male, 30’s, 6’0” tall, with a slender build. He was last seen wearing a dark blue rain jacket with a hood and jeans.

On 9-30-13 around 3:45pm the same man entered the same bank, simulated a weapon and demanded money. In this robbery he was last seen wearing a black hoodie with white writing and blue jeans.

In each of the robberies the man fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for any information leading to the arrest and charge of anyone involved in these robberies. If you have any information on these robberies call 1-800-222-TIPS.

Information from King County Sheriff's office

King County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who robbed a Key Bank in Burien twice in September.

On 9-23-13 around 12:50pm the man entered the Key Bank in the 17800 block of 1 Ave S and passed a note demanding money. He was described as a white male, 30’s, 6’0” tall, with a slender build. He was last seen wearing a dark blue rain jacket with a hood and jeans.

On 9-30-13 around 3:45pm the same man entered the same bank, simulated a weapon and demanded money. In this robbery he was last seen wearing a black hoodie with white writing and blue jeans.

In each of the robberies the man fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for any information leading to the arrest and charge of anyone involved in these robberies. If you have any information on these robberies call 1-800-222-TIPS.

The following story was shared by Kathleen Allen with the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra:

SEATTLE YOUTH SYMPHONY CONTINUES ITS COMMITMENT TO
YOUNG MUSICIANS IN SOUTHWEST SEATTLE

The Southwest Seattle Strings Project enters its 5th Year

This week Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra (SYSO) begins its fifth year of providing professional musicians to coach beginning violin, viola, cello and bass players in the elementary schools in Southwest Seattle – Arbor Heights, Concord International, Highland Park, Roxhill, Sanislo and West Seattle Elementary Schools - as well as at Denny International Middle School completely free of charge to the schools and the students’ families.

Seattle’s Department of Transportation is offering up to $1000 in “mini-grants” for projects aimed at educating students on pedestrian and bicycle safety and/or encouraging them to walk or bike to class.

Here are the details from SDOT’s Marybeth Turner:

Safe routes to school mini-grants available for Seattle schools

SEATTLE – In October, during International Walk to School month, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is accepting applications for mini-grants of up to $1,000 to fund projects that educate students about pedestrian and bicycle safety, and encourage walking and biking to school. Private and public schools, PTAs and other school-related nonprofit groups may apply. The activities must support the overall goal of educating about safety and encouraging more walking and bicycling to school.

Update, Oct. 17

With the end of the government shutdown, the Ballard Locks has reopened to the public today.

The Senate voted yesterday 81-18 and the House voted 285-144 on a measure to avert a U.S. Default.

It should be noted that the deal is only a temporary fix. It funds the government until Jan. 15 and raises the debt ceiling until Feb. 7, so the Ballard Locks -- and the U.S. government -- could face another shutdown early next year.

Original, Oct. 1

The long arm of the much-dreaded government shutdown has found its way to Ballard today.

The Ballard Locks will be closed to the public, according to an announcement sent out by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who run the Locks. Vessel navigation will still be available, albeit limited.

Here is their announcement in full:

"The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is curtailing some services and closing its campgrounds and day-use parks nationwide beginning today, due to the lack of fiscal 2014 funding legislation. The following Seattle District locations and services to the public are affected until funding becomes available: