June 2018

CAMP LONG: West Seattle’s playground for personal development

By Lindsay Peyton

Perched among the trees in West Seattle’s Camp Long are a series of tests, both low to the ground and high in the air, designed to test mental and physical abilities. What may look like a series of logs or platforms or posts are actually structures used for personal development and team building.

Laura Levings has worked as a facilitator on challenge courses and as a mental health counselor for nearly 30 years. “When I first did the challenge course, I realized how incredibly powerful it was,” she said. “It’s almost like you’re doing a year’s worth of therapy in one day for some people.”

Each year, Levings brings teens from Kaiser Permanente’s School-Based Health Center Program to experience the challenge course at Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave SW.

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Ballard Police Blotter week of 6-4-18

Robbery under the Ballard Bridge

Around 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, officers received a call about a robbery underneath the Ballard Bridge. Dispatchers said a man stole someone’s backpack and threatened the victim with a hammer. When officers arrived on the scene, near the intersection of NW 46st and 15 Ave NW, the victim said that he was arguing with the suspect. Then, the suspect went to his tent and grabbed his hammer, threatening the victim with it. The victim moved away, and the suspect grabbed his backpack. Officers checked the area but were unable to find the suspect.

Burglary of restaurant

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Highline Crimes week of 6-4-18

Sex offender violation

A woman who was in a routine traffic stop, in the 15000 block of 1 Ave S, around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 was found to be in violation of a sex offender registration requirement.

Illegal discharge of firearm

An unknown suspect shot at a victim’s vehicle, while it was on a roadway, near the intersection of SW 116 St. and 12 Ave SW. The crime was reported around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15.

Burglar came in through the window

A burglar entered an apartment, located in the 100 block of S 174 St, by climbing into a window, around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15. The suspect was wearing gloves.

Ran away with a ring

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West Seattle Police Blotter week of 6-4-18

Cat escapes after burglary

Around 1:20 p.m. on Friday, May 25, officers arrived at an apartment located in the 8600 block of 26th Ave SW to investigate a burglary. A witness saw a man standing near the apartment. When he noticed her, she said, he ducked away to avoid her and left the area. Officers walked to the back of the apartment and noticed that the sliding back door was open. They searched the residence and determined that the suspect entered through a back window, by knocking an air conditioner out of place. Valuables had not been stolen, making officers think that the suspect was searching for something in particular. One of the roommates living at the apartment arrived and said that one of his cats had escaped through the open patio door. The man agreed to follow up with officers once he determined if any items were stolen from his home.

 

Burglary at construction site

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Gov. Inslee press conference will detail reasons why Boeing should build new airliner here

Gov. Jay Inslee and the Choose Washington New Middle-Market Airplane (NMA) Council are holding a Press conference on Wednesday to release an  independent, state-by-state Aerospace Competitiveness Economics Study from Teal Group with briefing by senior aerospace analyst Richard Aboulafia. The purpose of the event is to highlight reasons why Boeing should build the new airliner they are considering, here.

The press conference will be held at South Seattle College in the Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Room 108 (Hangar 3)

Quoting from the study website

An all-new Boeing plane?

Boeing is considering whether to design and build an all-new aircraft – dubbed the New Mid-Market Airplane (NMA).

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Honkers take two from Bears

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

Two more close games went the wrong way for the Highline Bears semipro baseball team this weekend.

The Bears took a 2-1 loss to the Northwest Honkers at home Saturday night before falling to the same team on the road Sunday, 10-8.

The Pacific International League losses came on the heels of a 5-4 home loss to the North Sound Emeralds in their season opener Friday.

Highline next visits the Everett Merchants at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday before going to Wenatchee to play the Apple Sox at 6:35 p.m. Thursday.

The Bears come home to Mel Olson Stadium at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center to play the North Sound Emeralds again at 7:05 p.m. Friday.

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Highline Bears edged by Emeralds in opener; Next home game is June 9
Wenatchee Apple Sox are next opponent on Thursday

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

Highline's Bears got off to a good start in their Pacific International League semipro baseball opener Friday, roaring out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning.

But it didn't last as the North Sound Emeralds rallied in the final frames and stole away from Mel Olson Stadium at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center with a 5-4 win.

Even though they are called semipro, the Bears and the rest of the league are mostly for college players to hone their skills over the summer and they are not paid.

It also includes older players including former pros trying to make a comeback and some foreign players.

The Bears go on the road for their next three games before hosting the Eneralds again at 7:05 p.m. this coming Friday.

They visit the Northwest Honkers at 1:05 p.m. Sunday before dropping in on the Everett Merchants at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday.

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Honkfest West was a hoot and a holler in White Center
Horns and drums blared and beat as they took over the street

Honkfest West, a celebration of everything musical and horn driven brought a healthy crowd to the middle of White Center on June 2 as multiple bands took over the streets. The band came from all over (see below) and blew their horns and beat their drums to an appreciative audience. 

SoundWave the official band for the Sounders FC drew an especially large crowd numbering in the hundreds as they played many crowd favorites.

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The heart and soul of Husky Deli and the West Seattle Junction
Seven story building will replace Bikram Yoga and Sleepers in Seattle; Husky Deli will move four doors south
It’s been more than three months since the news broke about our plan to build a new building so that we can move Husky Deli four doors south in the West Seattle Junction. Since then, I’ve been truly honored to hear so many positive reactions. It’s also been a good chance to hear the questions people have about the project. I hope this little article will provide some answers and perspective for anyone who is interested.
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