March 2014

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

The Mount Rainier High School girls basketball team opened state Class 4A tournament action with a 64-57 victory over Inglemoor on Thursday.
The quarterfinal win advanced the Rams into a 5:30 p.m. state semifinal Friday against Moses Lake at the Tacoma Dome.

At stake is a trip to Saturday's 5 p.m. championship game against Friday's Lynnwood vs. Gonzaga Prep semifinal winner.

The loser plays for third place at 11:15 p.m. Saturday against the Lynnwood-Gonzaga Prep loser.

Mount Rainier finished third in the past two state tournaments but is looking for a state championship this year.

Follow the Highline Times website for ensuing scores and then for more details and photographs of the tournament action Monday night.

King County PIO Sgt. Cindi West shared this report about a sexual assault that took place after midnight on Roxbury Street S.W.

"We responded to a sexual assault call about 1220 am this morning in the area of 26th and Roxbury. A man called and said a woman asked him to call the police because she had been assaulted by an unknown male.

When we arrived we contacted a 58 year old woman who said she had been walking eastbound on Roxbury on the south side of the street. She said as she was walking a man approached her and asked for a cigarette. She gave him a cigarette and then the man grabbed her and pulled her to a nearby lot. The suspect then physically and sexually assaulted her.

The woman was taken to Harborview for treatment. We attempted a K-9 track but did not locate the suspect. At this time the only description we have is a black male, approximately 25 years old, last seen wearing a dark hoodie. "

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

Shorewood Christian of West Seattle started off right at the Class 1B state boys basketball tournament Thursday.
The Lions roared out to a 16-6 lead by the end of the first quarter en route to a 54-48 quarterfinal win over Three Rivers Christian.

Shorewood Christian advances into the Friday state semifinals, playing Colton in a 5:30 p.m. game.

The winner advances to the 7 p.m. Saturday championship game at the Spokane Arena and the loser plays in the 11:15 a.m. game for third place.

Jordan King led the way for the Lions with 17 points against Three Rivers Christian on Thursday and also hauled down seven rebounds.

Micah Lorenz of the Lions was next with 12 points and six rebounds.

Domingo delivered 11 points for Shorewood Christian as Fevaleaki added eight, Young four and Akers two.
Eric Powell poured in 12 points to pace Three Rivers Christian.

By Gwen Davis

Eight-year-old Michael enjoys creaming his uncle at chess. In fact, he and his uncle have played so much chess that Michael can set up his Lego figures on the kitchen counter to recreate a real chess scene from one of their previous games. “This is the bishop, and this is the queen,” he says to his mom, Renee LaCoste, and he points to each Lego figure. Michael actually wanted to play me, but I was lucky enough to slip out the house before such an interaction could occur. Don’t get me wrong, I’m confident with my chess abilities, but I don’t relish the thought of losing to someone who is 20 years younger than me.

Michael has light sandy hair, blue eyes and is very articulate. He read the first two Harry Potter books when he was in first grade. He’s memorized nearly every fact from all the characters in Star Wars. Plus, he helped his mom make excellent gluten-free cookies, warm and soft with coconut and cranberries.

This kid, compared to other third-graders, would seem that he’s at the top of the pack.

At the March meeting of the Admiral Neighborhood Association Aly Pennucci, Senior Planner with Seattle Dept. of Planning and Development, will discuss the potential zoning changes for the Admiral District. This may affect future parking options, the use of ground level storefronts for administrative offices and the efforts to encourage greater density.

Janet Jones, with the Genesee‐Schmitz Neighborhood Council, will provide an update about their recent grant application to fund pedestrian safety improvements near West Seattle High School at Calfornia Ave. S.W. and S.W. Stevens.

The West Seattle Relay for Life will also be discussed.

NOTE: Beginning this month the new meeting venue will be The Sanctuary at Admiral, at 2656 42nd Ave SW. Meeting will still take place the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.

UPDATE March 31
Carter's babies and kids store at Westwood Village is hosting a soft opening on Wednesday April 2nd from 4pm-9pm.

The grand opening is Thursday April 3rd 10am-9pm with the Blue Ribbon Cutting at 10am.

Original Post March 6
The new Carter's babies and kids store is set to open at Westwood Village shopping center at 2600 S.W. Barton Street on April 3. It joins five others in the state, the next nearest is located on the Southcenter Parkway in Tukwila. They are the largest branded marketer of baby and children’s clothing in the U.S., marketing apparel under 2 of the most recognized and brands in the nation, Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh. Those brands are sold at over 600 company-owned retail stores, as well as thousands of national department stores and some of the country’s largest retailers.

UPDATE Mar. 13

An early design review meeting for the Southwest Design Review board is set for April 3 at 8pm to see the proposal for 1307 Harbor Ave. S.W. the site of the former Alki Tavern and adjacent properties. The design will be shown at the meeting. It is project # 3015628 with DPD.

Earlier in the evening the board will review, starting at 6:30pm, the proposal for the large apartment complex proposed for 3210 California Ave. S.W. now in its 3rd recommendation meeting.

Date: Thursday, April 3, 2014

Time: 08:00 p.m.

Location: West Seattle Senior Center
4217 SW Oregon Street
Hatten Hall

All meeting facilities are ADA compliant. Translators or interpreters provided upon request. Please contact the Public Resource Center (206-684-8467 or prc@seattle.gov) at least five business days prior to the meeting to request this service.

OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT

Information provided by the Ballard Chamber of Commerce

Join the creative community of artists in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood on Saturday, Mar. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. for the monthly Second Saturday Art Walk. During the Art Walk, artists open their studios to the public and neighborhood businesses host local art on their walls. The Ballard Art Walk showcases painting, glass art, sculpture, performance, and more, in venues from Leary Way to Shilshole, and as far north as 65th.

This month, Miro Tea (5404 Ballard Ave. NW) will feature the artwork of Madeline Owen, a senior at Ingraham High School. This talented young artist highlights animals in her show “Curious Poses”. According to her artist statement, “each animal moves in a unique way- the bears lumber, the elk walk gracefully and majestically, the wolves have a spring in their step. I want to explore this energy and movement in my art.”
This family-friendly event is free, and offers visitors and residents alike the opportunity to explore this vibrant and diverse community.

The Department of Planning and Development has released an update for development in the Northwest area of Seattle. There are three new land use applications and one decision.

Information provided by the DPD

4229 EVANSTON AVE N:

Land Use Application to allow a 3-story structure containing eight residential units. Parking for eight vehicles to be provided below grade. Existing structures to be demolished.

The following approvals are required:

SEPA Environmental Determination (This project is subject to the Optional DNS Process (WAC 197-11-355) and Early DNS Process (SMC 25.05.355). This comment period may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of this proposal.)

Other permits that may be needed which are not included in this application:

Building Permit
Demolition Permit

816 NW 49TH ST:

On 3-5-14 at about 1323 hours the individual pictured below entered the Bank of America located at 1341 Auburn Way North and committed a robbery. The suspect is described as a black male in his mid 20’s, thin build, and stands about 5’-10” to 6’-0” tall. The suspect is believed to be armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on this suspect is asked to call the Auburn Police Department tip line at 253-288-7403 or call 911.