The Seattle Police Department, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, and Seattle Weed & Seed will host a youth violence-prevention conference that will discuss ways to recognize and address local gang activity and negative behaviors displayed by area youth. Community members who are concerned about youths and gang violence are encouraged to attend this informative event. The conference is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 22, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Jerry Brockey Conference Center at South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Ave S.W.
COLUMBIA CITY - Despite concerns about complications Sound Transit Light Rail may create, it was still the consensus at the Rainier Valley Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Sept. 6 that Light Rail provides more opportunities for the Rainier Valley than problems.This consensus was highlighted by guest speaker Dan Rosenfeld, a third-generation Northwest native and a developer specializing in urban infill and mixed-use projects located near public transit sites. "The Rainier Valley is a special place. It's an honor to be selected in the region as the first line. The Valley should appreciate they are the vanguard. The community has the chance now to show the rail is just the beginning," said Rosenfeld.
After the completion of a 10-day sting of more than a dozen nightclubs throughout the city, including two in the University District, the Seattle Police Department arrested 28 bartenders and bouncers for violating liquor laws.
Demonstrators walk around Green Lake for the Stand Up in September vigil on Aug. 28 to protest the United States' continued war in Iraq. The candlelight vigils took place throughout the country that day in remembrance of the lives lost in the war. This month, Congress will decide how long U.S. troops will remain in Iraq.
To continue work on the Fremont Bridge's electrical and mechanical systems, the Seattle Department of Transportation's contractor will close the bridge four nights next week. The bridge will close from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 17, through Friday, Sept. 21. The schedule is subject to change or cancellation.
Shultzy's Sausage, 4114 University Way N.E., recently finished construction of a new entrance where the building was once divided, a full-service bar and a used-brick fireplace with a floating hearth. Crews worked while the restaurant was open, so it closed only eight days over the holidays and spring break for construction.
During an awards ceremony last week, the Cowen Park Neighborhood Association commended the efforts of North Precinct officers and Seattle Parks and Recreation in cleaning up Cowen Park."The 'Operation Cowen Park,' the impact it had on our neighborhood, was to bring peace and tranquility back to a normal level again. We needed a quick fix, needed to take action right now," said Cowen Park Neighborhood Association president Doug Thiel, who has lived near Cowen Park for 44 years.And Cowen Park did get the quick fix it needed, thanks to North Precinct officers putting in extra time and effort and the parks department.
osh Epperson (right) hauls away vegetation that Mayor Greg Nickels has cut during a special cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 8, to kick off the city's Clean and Green program, which brings together community and business members and city employees to improve neighborhoods. Epperson was one of about 65 volunteers who helped to clear overgrown vegetation near Bethany Community Church, 8023 Green Lake Drive N.
Instead of the old, yellow school bus, Roosevelt High School students are riding to school aboard green (or chartreuse or blue)-and-yellow Metro Transit buses to school this fall."Use of Metro buses saves operational costs that can be redirected to instruction," says the Seattle School District website, explaining the move.
The Woodland Park Zoo is once again taking entry cards for its annual Fall Fecal Fest.Gardeners can purchase the pungent piles of animal poop by the truckload or the shovelful by mailing entry cards for Zoo Doo or Bedspread (Zoo Doo compost with more wood chips and sawdust) through Friday, Sept. 21. The zoo will randomly select entry cards according to supply and demand, and only those entrants selected will receive notification.
In response to last week's article on reader responses to the question "What businesses would you like to see in Wallingford?": With Wallingford's recent changes (more new and unusual shops, art and more), I suggest everyone explore our already-existing independently owned stores!
Questions or comments about the following applications or actions should be directed to the Regulatory Services Division, Washington State Liquor Control Board, 3000 Pacific Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 43098, Olympia, WA 98504-3098, or call (360) 664-1600.
155 N. 35th St. (3006300) on a Land Use Application to change use of a warehouse containing light manufacturing to an entertainment and craft work use. Parking for 94 vehicles is to be provided.The following appealable decision has been made based on submitted plans: Determination of Non-Significance with conditions (no Environmental Impact Statement required). Environmental review completed, and project conditioned as applicable.
■ STUDY: The University District Ecumenical Campus Coalition (UDECC), consisting of several Christian congregations in the University District, is completing a detailed feasibility study of a capital facility and is seeking an executive director to lead the group in securing further funding for the study.
■ NEW MEMBER: Seattle Youth Garden Works (SYGW) has joined the University District Service Providers Alliance, a coalition of nonprofit organizations that provide care to homeless and street-involved youths and young adults.SYGW provides garden-based education and employment to homeless and underserved youths by having them cultivate a garden in the University District and selling the produce they grow at local farmers markets.