January 2017

A decision made in a California court case may change the trajectory of a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife initiative that would raise fees for resident commercial fishers and lower the fees for non-residents.

Last December the U.S. 9th District Court of Appeals determined that California’s nonresident fee differential for numerous commercial fishing permits, licenses and vessel registration was constitutional.

A group of out of state fishers challenged California differentiating between resident and non-resident fishers under the Privileges and Immunities Clause and the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

So what does the decision mean in Washington State? Well, the California lawsuit was the premise for the WDFW Wild Future initiative, which would essentially not differentiate fees for resident and non-resident commercial fishers, something the WDFW has called “equalizing the fees.”

information from South Seattle College

South Seattle College’s annual Gifts from the Earth fundraiser is coming Saturday, Jan. 28, and will feature an expansive roster of Seattle-area chefs, including Maria Hines and Ethan Stowell, creating meals for guests. A limited number of tickets for the event are still available and can be purchased here.

Proceeds from the event benefit the South Seattle College Foundation in its mission to support students and programs with scholarships, emergency funding, tutoring and more. The fundraiser also directly supports South’s Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management and Wine Technology programs.

Guests will enjoy a five-course meal prepared by 24 Puget Sound chefs, and each course is paired with local wine produced by South’s Northwest Wine Academy. The event begins with a wine reception and silent auction, followed by a multi-course meal, live auction and student speaker. King 5 Morning News Reporter and Anchor Jake Whittenberg will emcee.

The string of business closures at the corner of California Ave SW and Edmunds Street SW continues as Shelby’s Bistro and Ice Creamery, announced they will be closing effective immediately. As usual the issue came down to lease costs which according to former tenants of the space were in excess of $5000 per month.

The location has a history of business failures including most recently A Terrible Beauty an Irish pub which was followed by Westside Public House. The space was completely remodeled by new owner Shelby Varden and opening on July 19, 2016.

The business provided a press release which said in part:

"Shelby’s Bistro and Ice Creamery, commonly referred to as “Shelby’s”, was opened by Shelby Varden on July 19, 2016 in the West Seattle Junction at 4752 California Ave SW. Shelby’s was a full-service sit down restaurant serving appetizers, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, pastas, entrees, and ice cream. Shelby’s patrons dined at the restaurant for the delicious food, cleanliness, friendly staff, and happy “feel good” environment. Many guests said it was a place that made them smile despite whatever else was going on in their lives.

Friday, Dec. 30

Boys basketball
Chief Sealth 68, Camas 47
The Seahawks soared to a non-league victory over the Papermakers on Friday.
Auburn Mountainview 57, Mt. Rainier 54
Mount Rainier was edged by Auburn Mountainview in Friday non-league action.
Franklin 91, Evergreen 45
The Wolverines took a non-league loss to the Quakers on Friday.

Girls basketball
Foster 42, Tyee 35
Foster trimmed the Totems in Friday non-league action.
Auburn Mountainview 56, Mt. Rainier 49
The Rams fell to Auburn Mountainview in a non-league game Friday.
Sammamish 68, Highline 14
The Pirates were sunk by Sammamish on Friday in a non-league contest.

Thursday, Dec. 29

Boys basketball
Mt. Rainier 71, Lynnwood 64
The Rams scored a non-league victory Thursday.

Girls basketball
Lynnwood 61, Mt. Rainier 27
Mount Rainier lost to Lynnwood in a non-league clash Thursday.

Wednesday, Dec. 28

Boys basketball
Evergreen 58, Hazen 47

information from the City of SeaTac

Beginning Tuesday, January 17, the City’s Permit Center will no longer accept new applications or payments after 4:30 PM. This change is being made to insure the prompt administration and processing of those applications and permits already submitted and in-progress. The third floor lobby hours will remain 8:30 AM –5:00 PM Monday through Friday and staff will be available during those hours of operation.

About the Cityof SeaTac:
Incorporated in February 1990, the City of SeaTac is located approximately midway between the cities of Seattle and Tacoma.The City of SeaTac is 10 square miles in area and has a population of28,251.The City is a vibrant community, economically strong, environmentally sensitive, and people-oriented.The City boundaries surround the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, (approximately 3 square miles in area) which is owned and operated by the Port of Seattle.

By Lindsay Peyton

Things are heating up in White Center – with a new barbecue joint coming to town.

Restaurateur Nate Rezac is heading south with his Drunky Two Shoes BBQ concept.

The restaurant has become a Frelard favorite, and Rezac is hoping his second location will make a splash in White Center.

Customers crowd into the original spot, where the kitchen serves up piles of smoked chicken, beef brisket and pork ribs – along with cold beer, a full bar and live music on the stage.

The second location in White Center will offer all the same trimmings – but on an even larger scale.

Rezac is busy transforming the former DK’s Café spot, 9655 16th Ave SW, into a rustic, playful homage to the roadside barbecue joints he frequented during his childhood in Texas.

Crews are adding reclaimed barn wood inside and out, making colorful light fixtures from old rusty bean cans and building exterior tables out of dissected pick-up truck beds.

Inside, there will be chainsaw chandeliers, red velvet walls in the “Elvis booth” and another seating area dedicated to Jesus, complete with a giant cross.

By Amanda Knox

On the morning of December 21st I scanned my Twitter feed as usual and came across this video. Like many other Twitter users, I was alarmed by what I saw: two young Muslim-American men were being escorted against their will off their Delta flight. One of the men, Adam Saleh, explained that the reason he and his friend were being kicked off was because neighboring passengers had overheard them speaking Arabic and had protested to the flight staff that this made them uncomfortable. Saleh’s camera panned over these passengers, who waved Saleh and his friend off the plane with glee. The camera then panned over other passengers who looked embarrassed and bewildered, and still others who proclaimed their dismay over how Saleh and his friend were being mistreated. “ Because I was speaking a different language, you feel uncomfortable?” cried Saleh. “ This is 2016! I’m about to cry right now!”

By Amanda Knox
 
On the morning of December 21st I scanned my Twitter feed as usual and came across this video. Like many other Twitter users, I was alarmed by what I saw: two young Muslim-American men were being escorted against their will off their Delta flight. One of the men, Adam Saleh, explained that the reason he and his friend were being kicked off was because neighboring passengers had overheard them speaking Arabic and had protested to the flight staff that this made them uncomfortable. Saleh’s camera panned over these passengers, who waved Saleh and his friend off the plane with glee. The camera then panned over other passengers who looked embarrassed and bewildered, and still others who proclaimed their dismay over how Saleh and his friend were being mistreated. “Because I was speaking a different language, you feel uncomfortable?” cried Saleh. “This is 2016! I’m about to cry right now!”
 

King County Sheriff's detectives arrested a man near 128th and Des Moines Way South on Jan. 3 that was wanted in connection with a burglary last week in Skyway.

Cindi West, Public Information Officer for King County Sheriff said, "When our deputies were chasing one of the burglars he shot at one of our deputies. We located one of the suspects today at a house nearby.

He was arrested. We are doing search warrant at the house now but still waiting for the warrants to get signed."

A Land Use Application to allow a four-story apartment building containing 27 small efficiency dwelling units and 39 apartment units in an environmentally critical area at 2222 SW Barton Street has been filed with Seattle's Department of Planning and Development. Existing structure to be demolished. The project would be called Barton Terrace. No parking would be provided.

From the Traffic Study (see link)
"In detail, the project mix includes 27 SEDU’s, 4 regular efficiency units, 8 studio units with den, 23 one bedroom units, and 4 two bedroom units. No parking is proposed on the site. There will be a driveway for loading / unloading and garbage truck access off the alley at the north end of the building. The primary entrance is on the south at SW Barton Street, but a secondary access is planned at the basement level close to the bike storage are on the north side. The current plan includes area for 30 bike storage racks inside the building.
There is no minimum parking requirement for this site as it is located in the Westwood- Highland Park Residential Urban Village zone and the site is located (per SDCI GIS) in a frequent transit corridor."