February 2019

Questions for the candidates: Herbold, Tavel and Kolding share their views
District 1 City Council candidates offer different perspectives

The race for Seattle City Council in District 1, representing West Seattle and South Park is now underway with incumbent Lisa Herbold declaring her re-election campaign, and challengers Phillip Tavel, Brendan Kolding and Jesse Green having declared their candidacy. Westside Seattle generated a list of questions on the issues facing District 1 and beyond and asked the candidates to respond. Only Jesse Green failed to respond. A fourth registered candidate Isiah Willoughby could not be reached.

 

1.Development is a serious issue in Seattle with impacts on taxes, infrastructure, local business and quality of life. What can be done to mitigate those impacts and preserve the character of existing neighborhoods in District 1?

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City of Seattle offers Human Services update for severe weather

information from the City of Seattle

The City of Seattle Human Services Department has stood up additional emergency resources in response to the winter weather event that is impacting the Seattle region. The City strongly encourages all individuals living unsheltered to go inside during this event. HSD has activated the following resources for people living unsheltered:

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Thomas Jefferson tips John F. Kennedy at district opener

By Gerardo Bolong

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

AUBURN - Unsecured ball protection and unsteady shooting were the factors that negatively influenced the John F. Kennedy girls basketball team on Thurs., Feb. 7.

Jefferson broke away from a close game to separate itself from Kennedy to post a first round 50-39 West Central/Southwest 4A bi-district opening round victory against the Lancers.

Kennedy Catholic had just drawn close when TJ capitalized on missed Lancer shots from all over and took control of the boards almost completely.

When the fighting Lancers continually missed from beyond the arc as well as close range the Raiders really racked up the scoring.

The opening moments of the second half were a precursor of events that took even greater significance as the game progressed.

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Metro reducing service Friday in preparation for winter snow storm

information from King County Metro

In response to ongoing adverse weather conditions, King County Metro is canceling all trips on 20 bus routes starting with the Friday morning commute, due to fleet availability and in preparation for the coming winter storm.

The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy snow as early as Friday afternoon and continuing through the weekend. Metro is actively monitoring changing weather forecasts and road conditions across King County.

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NOAA offering $20,000 reward for information on Sea Lion shootings

NOAA’s Office for Law Enforcement (OLE) is offering a $20,000 reward for information about the recent sea lion shootings, a confirmed total of 12 shot dead (9 in West Seattle alone).

Robin Lindsey, Executive Director of Seal Sitters marine mammal protection organization said. "It is our hope that this will prompt someone to come forward and provide valuable leads. Seal Sitters’ hotline (206-905-7325) received numerous calls reporting shots heard along the Elliott Bay waterfront during the time period the animals were shot (Sept-early December). There is undoubtedly someone in the public who knows something about the shootings. It is time to get some justice for these remarkable, gregarious animals."

Learn more about these crimes on the Seal Sitters site the Blubber Blog.

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