July 2018

information from Seattle Police Blotter

A homeowner reported that he fired a gun at someone breaking into his house.  Ten minutes later, a 35-year-old man showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound.

On Sunday, July 15th, at approximately 4:15 am, a Ballard resident was at home sleeping in the 6700 block of 25th Avenue NW when he heard what sounded like someone breaking into this house.  The resident armed himself with a handgun and discovered the burglar had already broken into an enclosed mudroom and was attempting to break into the main house. The homeowner fired a shot through the door window and into the mudroom.  The homeowner then called 911 and officers responded.

By Mayor Jenny Durkan

A city’s approach to public safety and criminal justice is one of the most visible expressions of our values.  

Our news partner Q13 Fox News posted this notice regarding some wanted criminals. Authorities are seeking help from the public that wlll lead to arrests and convictions

"King County Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help to ID three burglars who broke into a home on 18 Av SW in White Center between June 3rd and 4th and hauled away bags full of items including X-box gaming systems. “They went through every single box, opened it up, dumped it on the floor, opened it up, dumped it on the floor," said Mike Menaglia who owns the home.

By Gerardo Bolong
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Frame of mind factored in famously for the West Seattle Little League baseball 9-11 age All-Stars on Mon., July 16, at the Pacwest Fields.
Following an opening round loss in which the Westsiders watched nine third strike calls cross the plate, WS rebounded strongly to score in bunches for a 19-4 three-inning elimination of District 11 Burlington-Edison at the 2018 state tournament. The early end was due to the 15-run mercy rule.

A fire destroyed a two story home in the 8600 block of Fauntlee Crest SW early Tuesday morning. The blaze broke out shortly before 2 am and crews responded to the home in an area of twisting turning roads in Fauntlee HIlls. The home suffered major damage to the upper floors and fire crews were still actively on the scene looking for hotspots as the morning progressed.

The fire was upgraded to a two alarm briefly but then scaled back as the first responders were able to knock down the flames and get it under control. Two people and their cats were able to evacuate the home safely. 

Fire investigators ruled the fire as accidental, and determined it was caused by spontaneous combustion of oil staining rags. The fire started on the deck and spread to the main living area on the second floor. Total estimated loss is $605,000.

On Saturday July 21 gather family and friends and have fun flying kites in the afternoon breezes in the Seattle Chinese Garden’s big field. Bring your own kite or buy one at the event.

The festival features displays, kite coloring/decorating for children (with prizes), and entertainment. All kite flying skill levels are welcome, from first time to long-time fliers. Every year beautiful Chinese kites and many other designs soar in the Garden sky. “Most unusual” last year was a giant octopus. 

Free for tots to teens through age 17

$5 suggested adult donation

 2pm to 6pm

5640 16th Ave SW 98106

For more details on Friday, July 20:  www.seattlechinesegarden.org

CONTACT SCG:

info@seattlechinesegarden.org

Office Phone 206.934.5219 – hours: Tue, Wed, Fri, 11:30 am to 5 pm

GARDEN LOCATION & PARKING:

BALLARD

Third Annual Baby Goats and Brews — What could be better than spending a hot Thursday afternoon cooling off with a drink in your hand and a baby goat by your side? Only knowing that $1 from every beer you buy is donated to Puget Sound Goat Rescue, a volunteer-run organization that saves the lives of more than 100 goats every year.

Event details:
Thursday July 19 from 3-7pm

Reuben’s Brews

5010 14th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107

Tickets: none

Kara Hesse, Jerett Samples, Carina Lewis, Tyler Hamilton — The sultry voice of Kara Hesse perfectly complements her music. Her spots opening for B.B. King and Steve Miller Band are a perfect indication of her musical style — a seamless blend of pop and soul, with a pinch of country and rock ‘n roll influence. In Seattle, she is accompanied by Jerett Samples, Carina Lewis and Tyler Hamilton.

By Jean Godden

I have a new hero. Her name is Wendi Winters and she undoubtedly saved lives while sacrificing her own. Ms. Winters -- or perhaps I can be forgiven for calling her Wendi since she was a reporter who covered local events and wrote feature stories and interviewed young people. She was one of us.

Wendi was one of the five journalists gunned down in the Capital Gazette newsroom in Annapolis, Md., on June 28. The gunman, identified as Jarrod Ramos, had written a letter vowing to "kill every person in the newsroom." His vendetta had to do with the loss of a lawsuit against the paper years ago.

On that June day when the gunman shot his way into the newsroom, staff members scrambled to flee and hide under their desks. Not Wendi. She grabbed a trash can and a recycling bin and charged the shooter. She was heard saying something like "No! You stop that."