June 2018

Editor’s note: This column was written in 2011 by Publisher Emeritus Jerry Robinson.

By Jerry Robinson

Well. i got  a haircut  today.

Nick the  barber was walking in front of his  shop yesterday holding up a sign which read' NO HAIRCUT, NO NICK. '

I hated the thought of  him starving  to death so I  hired him again this  month.

I have  been holding off till ex Sheriff  Reichert  runs for  Governor next  election. He has a haircut that  got him elected as U.S.  Representative and he  is  planning to ride  that haircut all the way to the White House.I am not  running.

Nick has been cutting  hair our here for  a long  time, He had a shop at the West  Seattle Junction, then he  moved  to White Center and has  been in Burien across the  street from Sal's Deli  on 6th Ave.since 1979 

To The Editor:

Unfortunately I live in the neighborhood of Seahurst in Burien. I state unfortunately because having lived in some incredible places including New York City, Washington D.C. and Seattle; the behavior my family has encountered since moving to this city has been disturbing. Small minded, judgmental neighbors who instead of welcoming you to the community believe they can censor and intimidate you; and are disrespectful and intrusive. Nowthey believe they can "silence or stifle" our first amendment rights to freedom of speech by trespassing on our properties at night and stealing our "Black Lives Matter" signs. Neighbors literally have been asked to take down their signs by others listing their homes because they don't want buyers to think they live in one of "THOSE" neighborhoods.

By Jean Godden

Conditions at King County's Youth Service Center are appalling. The building on 12th Avenue leaks. The basement floods when it rains. Pipes are rusty and leaky. Some areas are closed off due to mold. Water from the faucets is brown and unfit to drink. Heating and air conditioning systems malfunction. And there is little space for families to meet in the cramped rooms. It has rightfully been called "the worst county building by far."

I have toured that worst building. It was a disheartening experience. We were assaulted by a fetid, moldy odor, mingled with the acrid smell of industrial disinfectants. Saddest sights were views of children, enduring these conditions. The teens and adult workers were trying to make the best of dismal surroundings. There were classrooms. There were group activities. And there was a courtroom presided over by a judge who was acting with reason and compassion, despite crowded, overheated conditions.

Drive-by shooting

A home located in the 10400 block of 18 Ave SW was shot by an unknown suspect around 2:30 a.m. on Friday, May 25.

Indecent exposure

A man exposed himself at a school in the 14600 block of 14 Ave SW. The crime was reported around 1:15 p.m. on Friday, May 25.

Burglary on 32 Place S

Residents on a home in the 14800 block of 32 Place S were burglarized around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30. The suspect entered through an open back door.

Vehicle burglarized

A commercial van, left in a parking lot in the 3200 block of S 152 St, was burglarized around 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30. The suspect broke a window open and stole a blower from inside the vehicle.

Mental complaints at Motel 6

Detectives still investigating homicide near Alki

Detectives are continuing to search for answers after a man in his 20s was killed on Saturday, June 2 near Alki Beach. Witnesses began calling 911 around 10 p.m. to report that a man had been stabbed near the intersection of Alki Ave SW and Harbor Ave SW. Officers arrived moments later and began CPR. The victim, however, died at the scene.

Homicide detectives are working with witnesses to develop a description of a possible suspect. Officers are convinced that this is not a random attack. Anyone with information is asked to call the homicide and assault tip line at 206-233-5000.

Detectives Investigate Vehicle/Pedestrian Collision in West Seattle

Detectives from the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) are conducting the investigation following a serious injury vehicle/pedestrian collision in West Seattle the evening of June 7.

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

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By Alice Kuder

Author and West Seattle Timebank member

“Time is money.” That’s the philosophy behind the West Seattle Timebank, who’s members exchange services for time credits rather than cash.

“The only thing that’s difficult about Timebanking is explaining to others what it is, and how it differs from bartering and volunteering. Once you understand that, it’s really easy,” says member Alice Kuder.

In its simplest form, Timebanking is a system for exchanging services without exchanging money. Members earn time credits by providing services to others and spend them by accepting services from others.