November 2020

information from Highline Public Schools

 Early election returns show the Highline Public Schools technology levy passing with a decisive 73.8 percent. While the vote count may change before the final result, with two-thirds of the ballots counted, the measure is sure to clear the 50 percent required for passage.

Yesterday evening, Superintendent Susan Enfield expressed appreciation to the Highline community for its continued support of local students, staff and schools.

The first results from the Nov. 3 General Election show very few surprises. They were released at 8:15pm the next set of results will be released tomorrow at 4:30pm.

Governor Jay Inslee was winning handily over challenger Loren Culp. Locally Both Eileen Cody and Joe Fitzgibbon were running unopposed.

Here are the current results

King County Executive Dow Constantine released a statement regarding the apparent passage of the measure to fund the Harborview Medical Center.

If you had a sharp eye on Saturday you might have see the Coast Guard cutter Polar Star leaving Seattle on its way to the Arctic. This is unusual since  it normally heads south as part of its regular annual service in Antarctica.

This year due to the coronavirus the ocean resupply at McMurdo Station in Antarctica canceled, according to the Coast Guard.

The Coast Guard's press release said the mission this year is to "protect the nation's maritime sovereignty and security in the region." 

"The Arctic is no longer an emerging frontier, but is instead a region of growing national importance," said Vice Adm. Linda Fagan, U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area commander. "The Coast Guard is committed to protecting U.S. sovereignty and working with our partners to uphold a safe, secure, and rules-based Arctic."

District 1 City Councilmember Lisa Herbold responds to the comments, questions and criticism that came up as a result of her effort to redefine the terms “duress” and “de minimis” with regard to misdemeanor crimes in Seattle:

There has been a lot of media attention last week on a proposed policy change still in development but discussed first in last week’s Budget Committee as well as written about in my weekly blog post last week.

During the budget process, after the Executive delivers their proposal Councilmembers submit rough ideas that are then presented during “Issue Identification.” These can be questions, high-level proposals, or more specific proposals. Next the Council moves to “Council Budget Actions” and Statements of Legislative Intent, these proposals were discussed last week.

information from Seattle Police Department

Seattle Police are seeking your help if you have any information regarding the a break in, in West Seattle on Oct. 14.

On 10/14/20 at approximately 0005 hours, the masked suspect pictured above entered the Kizuki Ramen restaurant located at 4203 SW Alaska St through a rear door. Once inside the suspect stole alcohol, Ipad tablets and Android tablets.

Any assistance in identifying this suspect is appreciated.

If you are able to help identify this suspect, please contact Officer Bateman at Michael.Bateman@seattle.gov 

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(Note: By now Mayor Durkan may have announced an option for replacement of the West Seattle Bridge. But, in case the controversy still rages, I thought I ought to come clean with a story -- full disclosure -- involving my own family.)