An Amber Alert has been issued for 2-year-old Ronnie Tran. He's described as an Asian boy with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red and white checkered shirt and brown pants.
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by Rob Clay
Marlaina got a new dog. She’s almost two and she’s had plenty of training. Nisha (neesha) is a certified guide dog. Marlaina Lieberg, blind since birth, retired her beautiful Agnes recently and now it is the family pet. It’s okay to pet Agnes but don’t touch Nisha, at least not without asking.
Dogs are wonderful creatures. Guides dogs are more wonderful if you ask Marlaina. In fact, they are her life, her eyes on the world. Touching them encourages the dog to get out of character. Character of 24/7 monitoring of their owner's habits, needs, safety and well-being. Touching them is not forbidden but is discouraged. “Like many people we love our dogs but guide dogs are special. They need to be ignored.” Marlaina explained. Sort of don’t bother me while I am at work. And the dog is alway at work.
Legislation that could make Washington a worldwide leader in the research of marijuana is headed to the governor’s desk following its unanimous passage by the House.
Senate Bill 5121, sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-Seattle), would create a marijuana research license for the production and possession of marijuana for research purposes.
“Prohibition of marijuana at the federal level has hampered research into the plant’s effect,” said Kohl-Welles. “Now that we have legalized marijuana in our state, it makes sense to research all the possible uses and applications of this plant.”
“Clearing the path for this emerging research is an important part of learning how we can harness the medical benefits of cannabis,” said Sen. Ann Rivers (R- La Center), co-sponsor of the bill. “I appreciated Sen. Kohl-Welles taking the lead on this bipartisan issue.”
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD
Many attribute the rising incidence of obesity in the United States to the cheapness of fast food and the relatively high cost of healthy food. One difference between these two kinds of meals is that “healthy” takes time and “fast” doesn’t. But it’s a matter of paying now or paying later. Those fast food meals may save you time now, but they will lead to obesity and other health problems, taking years off your life and your family’s lives. This is not a great way to save money in the long run.
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. You can save money and eat healthy on less than $4 a meal for four people if you shop wisely:
1. Buy fruits and vegetables when they are in season. They will be cheaper, higher in vitamins and more flavorful.
2. Make your own salad dressing with oil, vinegar and spices. You will save money and avoid a lot of unhealthy salt.
3. Use coupons. Watch your mail or the newspaper for flyers. You can get coupons for many stores on your smartphone as well.
4. Use store brands. They’re generally a better deal. Often they’re made in the same plant as the name brand, and only the label is different.
Miss Seattle Taryn Smith will be in the West Seattle Junction at Merryweather books, this Saturday, April 18th, 2015.
From 9am to 1pm accepting children's book donations for the children at Mary's Place, a shelter here in Seattle.
Merryweather books is at 4537 California Ave SW 98116
King County Executive (and West Seattle Rotarian) Dow Constantine will speak at the West Seattle Rotary club's annual Fundraising Breakfast at Salty's on May 5, 2014.
To attend the event, go to the club website (www.westseattlerotary.org). Tickets are $45 per person, $450 per table of 10. The executive will speak on current issues.
The event will raise funds in support of local projects the club is working on.
Today the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) sent a report to City Council containing preliminary staff recommendations to address residential parking issues related to new development. Last year, the Mayor and City Council directed the Department of Planning and Development and the Seattle Department of Transportation to work together in preparing the recommendations for Council consideration this spring.
After a thorough evaluation, DPD and SDOT recommend adding residential transportation options and managing on-street parking more effectively. This includes strategies to address transportation and parking demand, such as requiring transit passes for new residential development, rather than requiring parking in areas well served by transit. Department staff also determined that current parking policy has played an important role to help mitigate some of the rapid rise in the cost of housing construction.
Legislation aimed at addressing the growing incidence of campus sexual violence passed the House and now heads to the governor’s desk for final approval.
Senate Bill 5518, sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, would establish a uniform process for investigations and disciplinary proceedings related to sexual violence at institutions of higher education.
The bill also mandates campus violence assessments to gauge the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses. Institutions would report their findings and include plans to conduct sexual violence awareness campaigns.
“I am particularly disturbed when I hear about young college students who have been sexually assaulted,” said Kohl-Welles. “Just as disturbing is hearing how many of them feel voiceless, fear retaliation and don’t know where to turn for help after the assault. I have introduced this legislation to give victims a voice and to promote a campus environment that works hard to prevent assaults.”
Des Moines (April 13) -- Highline Public Schools announced today that in its ongoing efforts to protect the safety of its students, it is the first school district in King County to implement a school bus stop paddle camera enforcement program.
The cameras, which have been installed on five buses initially, are designed to capture motorists who are putting children at risk by ignoring flashing school bus stop arms as buses load and unload school kids. The enforcement program will launch at the beginning of May, and motorists caught on camera ignoring the stop arms will face a $394 fine starting in early June – before then motorists who are caught on camera ignoring the stop arms will receive a warning.
Highline Chief Operations Officer Scott Logan was joined this morning by King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove and Highline school bus driver Loren Young at a press conference at North Hill Elementary School in Des Moines to announce the new public safety program.
By: Tim Clinton
Saturday, April 11
Baseball
Eatonville 14, SCS 4
Seattle Christian suffered a loss at the hands of the Cruisers in Nisqually League action Saturday.
Friday, April 10
Fastpitch
West Seattle 13, Chief Sealth 0
Gabby Wenn enjoyed a big day for West Seattle in Friday's Metro League win.
She hit 3-for-3 for the Wildcats while also going the five-inning 10-run rule shortened distance on the mound for the win, striking out 13.
Teammate Annalisa Ursino hit 2-for-3.
Baseball
SCS 10, Cascade Christian 4
Alex Everson won on the mound for the Warriors on Friday as Brock Wrolstad hit 2-for-4 with one run scored and three RBI.
Garfield 12, West Seattle 2
The Wildcats went down to defeat against the Bulldogs this Friday.
Roosevelt 10, Chief Sealth 0
The Seahawks were shut out by the Roughriders in Friday's loss
