By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
West Seattle blasted Ballard by a 62-44 score to open the Sea-King District boys basketball tournament Tuesday.
The game at Chief Sealth was the first of the tournament for the Wildcats, who had received a first round bye.
It was the second game for the Beavers.
West Seattle travels to Bellevue College for its next game Thursday, playing an opponent to be determined starting at 8:15 p.m.
By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
West Seattle got off on the right foot at the Sea-King District girls basketball tournament Tuesday.
The Wildcats grabbed a 64-63 win over old nemesis Garfield at Bellevue College in what was their tournament opener while it was the Bulldogs' second game.
West Seattle will be back in Bellevue for a 3 p.m. game Thursday against an opponent to be determined.
The Alki Homestead, a landmark and repository of many memories in West Seattle is slowly taking shape under the guidance of owner Dennis Schilling who officially took ownership of the historic property from Tom Lin in March of 2015.
The building, once known as the Fir Lodge was originally built in 1904.
It went through numerous changes throughout the years, including enclosing the porch, adding a second story, and an external kitchen, but it all fell into doubt when flames destroyed some of the interior and roof in a post Christmas fire in 2009.
Efforts to get approval for restoration plans were made but it wasn't until Schilling was able purchase the building and fashion a restoration plan that met with the Landmarks Preservation Board's approval that bringing the building back could move forward.
The dream of many guys is to own a bar, and for many women a gift shop is a goal. Either of those businesses take luck, and a lot of hard work, but it helps to have a good idea to set you apart. That's the edge that the Alair Neighborhood Gift shop has.
Owner Shandon Armstrong said, "We have a focus on companies that give back and locally owned businesses. We are constantly changing out inventory so every time you come in there's something new to look at."
A quick stroll through the shop is proof of her statement. With over 1100 different items from books, to clothing, to cards, and decor items there's literally something for almost everybody. Whimsical pillows, bags, drink mixes, lotions, candles, and a lot more all seem to be chosen with both taste and an eye for kindness.
Armstrong who hails from Toledo, Ohio came out to Seattle a few years ago and fell in love with the area, in particular West Seattle. "I love this community," she said.
Alair's hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 11am to 5pm. Closed Mondays. It is located at the corner of Hinds Street SW and California Ave. SW.
Seattle Parks and Recreation is installing new play equipment and other features at High Point's Play Area. Please join Seattle Parks and Recreation's Planner, Project Manager and landscape Architect at the High Point Community Center to discuss ideas about the new play equipment.
Join us at this kid friendly open house to review design options and tell us which options you like the most! This project will replace play equipment, provide access for people with disabilities and improve safety and other features at the park. High Point Play Area is part of the High Point Community Center campus located at 6920 34th Avenue SW, 98126.
The play area is south of the community center and near the tennis courts.
Funding for this park improvement is provided by Seattle Park District.
THERE WILL BE TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE INPUT:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2017, 1:00 - 3: 00 P.M.
HIGH POINT COMMUNITY CENTER, 6920 34TH AVE SW, SEATTlE, WA 98126
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2017, 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
HIGH POINT COMMUNITY CENTER, 6920 34TH AVE SW, SEATTlE, WA 98126
By Tim Gruver
WNPA Olympia News Bureau
Your driver’s license might not fly with airport security in less than a year’s time if the state fails to meet federal identification and travel laws.
Enacted by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act established minimum-security standards for Homeland Security to apply when examining state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards to prevent their use by terrorists. The law requires travelers to provide proof of legal residency with documents such as a passport or enhanced driver’s license.
Non-compliant states without deadline extensions have until Jan. 22, 2018, to meet national standards. Washington, which was granted its final extension in 2015, is one of two-dozen states yet to comply with the REAL ID Act.
HB 1041 Sponsored by Rep. Judy Clibborn, D-Mercer Island, and SB 5008 sponsored by Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, would satisfy the 41 requirements included in the federal REAL ID Act. The bills are based on a measure developed by the Department of Licensing (DOL) in cooperation with Gov. Jay Inslee.
By Lindsay Peyton
Ballard chef Shaun McCrain is so at home in the kitchen at his restaurant Copine that it’s hard to imagine him anywhere else.
He and his wife Jill Kinney named the establishment the French word for “girlfriend” – and explain that the place functions as a pal for them. It’s not only their creation, their baby -- but also where they most want to be, an extension of their home, a friend they always hanging around.
They opened last July – and the location has already become a Ballard hotspot as well as a destination for diners from around the city.
“We have young cooks who come in for inspiration and we have neighborhood people who come in because they were just passing by,” McCrain said.
The menu is contemporary American cuisine – with French roots and a focus on local ingredients.
Starters include Dungeness crab salad served with radish and citrus, a foie gras terrine with black sesame and apple and Hawaiian hearts of palm with heirloom beets and cardamom poached pear.
Information provided by King County
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove introduced legislation to advocate for free and expanded public transportation service on the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve holidays to reduce drunk driving. Last year, the Washington State Patrol made 24 arrests for driving under the influence on New Year’s Eve and 223 arrests over a five-day period around the Fourth of July.
“We want to make it easy for people to make the right decision and leave their car at home as they ring in the New Year or celebrate the Fourth of July,” said Councilmember Dave Upthegrove. “Ensuring that buses and trains run late into the evening on these holidays makes everyone safer.”
Several other cities and counties across the country offer free transit service on New Year’s Eve including Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland, and San Francisco, among others.
By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
High schools
Boys basketball
West Seattle opens Sea-King District tournament action in the second round Tuesday, taking on Ballard in a 5:30 p.m. game at the Chief Sealth gymnasium.
Highline is at Curtis High School at 6 p.m. that day playing River Ridge in the 2A West Central District tournament.
Kennedy plays Emerald Ridge at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Tahoma and Mount Rainier plays Kentridge at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at Rogers.
Seattle Lutheran is off until Thursday, when it plays Orcas Island in a 6 p.m. game for No. 1 state 2B seeding at Sedro Woolley.
Girls basketball
West Seattle plays Garfield in 3 p.m. Sea-King District action at Bellevue College on Tuesday.
Gymnastics
The state meet at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall opens Thursday, with the Class 1A/2A/3A individual competition at 11:30 a.m. and team action at 4:15 p.m.
Individual finals start at 11 a.m. Friday.
Class 4A individuals open at 1:30 p.m. Friday, with the team competition at 5:40 p.m.
Individual finals run from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday.
