There could be little doubt that the subject - the future of arts on Capitol Hill - touched a nerve. When more than 200 people filled the Bertha Knight Landes Room at City Hall, the message that people were taking the subject seriously was loud and clear.That arts organizations and artists on Capitol Hill face difficult times is largely self evident. The recent sale of the Odd Fellows Hall to a market-rate developer, which led to Freehold Theatre Lab's relocation off the Hill last month after 17 years - Velocity Dance also will leave the building within the next few months - serves as a potent example of the changing arts climate.
As businesses and residents vacate the one-and-a-half block stretch of Broadway from East John Street south past East Denny Way, it's becoming clear that Sound Transit is becoming a physical reality.To that end, Sound Transit came back to Broadway last week to share information regarding just what that reality will become. With 60 percent of the design work completed for Broadway's light rail station, the transit agency presented, for the first time, detailed images of what the station will look like. More than 150 people filled a room at Seattle Central Community College for the Thursday, April 3, presentation of a station design that was modern, and, to some eyes, even elegant.
A while back, I wrote about my trip to San Diego to see my older brother, Bob, for the last time. It was cathartic to be able to express my feelings on the pages of this paper. Bob died on April 1. I'd hoped he might hold on until the sixth, his 72nd birthday, but he wasn't able to do that. I said in the column that death holds no mystery for me; I'd like to explain what I meant. If you are a devoutly religious person, and find a philosophy that varies from standard dogma upsetting, you might want to stop reading and turn the page. I've no wish to unsettle anyone.
This week, Seattle media is going to be given over to All Dalai Lama, All the Time. Count on it. As part of his seemingly endless globetrotting on behalf of Tibetans, Buddhist and more generally the cause of peace, His High Holiness alights in Seattle for five days, from April 11-15, for a series of high-profile events, including appearances at Qwest Field and Bank of America Arena. It's hard to be too cynical about this. After all, massive crowds for one of the world's preeminent peacemakers is probably a healthier thing, societally speaking, than massive crowds for gifted athletes or performers of catchy songs. But there is one aspect of the media coverage of the Dalai Lama's visit that just drives me nuts.
Crime rates are going back up but it isn't for the lack of punishment that is available to mostly poor Americans - rich folks with good lawyers spend more time in court than in jail. Think of O.J. and Enron for starters. For the first time in U.S. history, more than one of every 100 adults is in prison, according to the Associated Press. One in nine black men between the ages of 19 and 40 are currently incarcerated.
Years ago, way back at what seemed to be the dawn of time (actually it was only 1956, and I was 10 years old), my father bought a little quarter-midget race car for my younger brother and I to race on the tenth-of-a-mile dirt ovals that were appearing around Southern California back then. The first rule that I learned about driving the gleaming gold and white racer was that the car wouldn't be started -- not even for a quick engine tuning loop in the street in front of the house -- unless we were wearing all the proper safety equipment. The first, and most important, piece of that equipment was the safety belt.
One of King County's most respected state legislators has announced that she will not be running for reelection ("Longtime Legislator Calls It a Career," March 28). The National Women's Political Caucus of King County thanks Rep. Helen Sommers (D-36th District) for her service to the community, her support for women's rights and for setting a standard for women's leadership in our state. Her commitment to traditionally underserved populations will be missed.
My belated thanks for the excellent Geov Parrish article ("Cleaning Up Elections - Or So We Hope," Feb. 29) published in the North Seattle Herald-Outlook. I'm impressed with the clear understanding and explanation of what has occurred and the positive spin of the commentary for the future. We could use many more such articles.Jean CarlsonVolunteer PublicistWashington Public Campaigns
I totally agree with your opinion on making news out of nothing in your editorial about helicopter noise "Helicopter Noise Over Non-News Doesn't Fly," April 5). I listen to KOMO (AM 1000) every morning for news and traffic info before I head out of the house on my short commute to work. However, I feel that you owe (KOMO traffic reporter) Paul Tosch an apology.
I need to request a retraction in the next publication (regarding Myke Folger's "Helicopter Noise Over Non-News Doesn't Fly," April 5). Paul Tosch flies in a fixed-winged Cessna airplane.Perhaps you are confusing him with the reporter in the 710 [AM] KIRO helicopter? Or perhaps it was the KING-5 News traffic reporter helicopter. Those are the only two I am aware of regularly flying during the morning commute.As the editor of a news publication, I would have at least expected a fact-checking phone call before seeing something like this in print. Dennis KellyAM Group Program DirectorKOMO 1000 News(Editor's note: The Herald-Outlook apologizes to traffic reporter Paul Tosch and KOMO-AM 1000 for this error. A correction is printed in this issue.)
In last week's issue, Myke Folger wrote in his guest column "Helicopter Noise Over Non-News Doesn't Fly" that one of the two news helicopters was piloted by KOMO-AM 1000's Paul Tosch. Tosch does not fly a helicopter but a fixed-wing aircraft (see Letters to the Editor on Page 4).The Herald-Outlook apologizes to Paul Tosch and KOMO-AM 1000 for this error.
This week, Seattle media is going to be given over to all Dalai Lama, all the time - count on it.As part of his seemingly endless globetrotting on behalf of Tibetans, Buddhists and more generally the cause of peace, His High Holiness alights in Seattle for five days - Friday, April 11, through Tuesday, April 15 - for a series of high-profile events, including appearances at Qwest Field, Bank of America Arena at Hec Ed and KeyArena.It's difficult to be too cynical about this. After all, massive crowds for one of the world's preeminent peacemakers is probably a healthier thing, societally speaking, than massive crowds for gifted athletes or performers of catchy songs. But there is one aspect of the media coverage of the Dalai Lama's visit that just drives me nuts: Tibet is not about to be free - get over it.
Close to 50 people showed up on a cold Saturday morning, April 5, to pickup litter, chop down blackberry bushes and plant trees in Interbay during a "Clean & Green Seattle" work party. Those involved included city officials, representatives from several city departments, volunteers, parolees from the Department of Corrections and half a dozen juvenile offenders.It was the 80th work party of its kind to take place in the last five and a half years in the city, said Crista Dumpys, who heads up the Magnolia/Queen Anne Neighborhood Service Center.
Close to 50 people showed up on a cold Saturday morning, April 5, to pickup litter, chop down blackberry bushes and plant trees in Interbay during a "Clean & Green Seattle" work party. Those involved included city officials, representatives from several city departments, volunteers, parolees from the Department of Corrections and half a dozen juvenile offenders.It was the 80th work party of its kind to take place in the last five and a half years in the city, said Crista Dumpys, who heads up the Magnolia/Queen Anne Neighborhood Service Center.
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.LICENSE APPLICATIONSREVELO QUETGLAS AND DESCENDENTS L.L.C. (EDUARDO REVELO, KIMBERLY REVELO, LILIANA REVELO and OMAR N. REVELO): a snack bar, at Guanaco's Tacos, 4106 Brooklyn Ave. N.E., Suite 102A.NORTHGATE ATHLETIC CLUB L.L.C. (SALIMA JIWA, HAIDER PIRANI and MUSTAQ PIRANI): a restaurant selling beer and wine, at Seattle Athletic Club Northgate, 333 N.E. 97th St.PROPER FOOD GROUP L.L.C. (ANSON MILLS HALLOCK KLOCK, JENNIFER CSOBAJI KLOCK, SUSAN HALLOCK KLOCK and PETER ALLAN KLOCK SR.): a specialty shop and restaurant selling beer and wine, at Picnic, 6801 Greenwood Ave. N.ZHEN LI INC. (ZHEN CAI LI and KIET VAN THICH): a restaurant lounge selling spirits, beer and wine and a grocery store selling beer and wine, at Chinese Deli Kitchen, 8904 Aurora Ave. N.LICENSE ASSUMPTIONSKSY USA INC. (SHIN YEUN KIM): a restaurant lounge selling spirits, beer and wine, at Goldie's Bar & Grill, 2121 N. 45th St. Atlas Resources Inc. holds the current license, doing business as Goldie's Bar & Grill.TCPK RESTAURANTS L.L.C. (PETER E. KOLYTIRIS and CARLA KOLYTIRIS): a restaurant lounge selling spirits, beer and wine, at Mona's Bistro & Lounge, 6421 Latona Ave. N.E. Sumptuous Concepts holds the current license, doing business as Mona's.JUN K. PARK: a restaurant selling beer and wine, at Musashi, 1400 N. 45th St. Mitsuko Abe holds the current license, doing business as Musashi's.