We asked 86 burglars how they broke into homes.

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Posted: October 31, 2016

WHAT BURGLARS SAID WERE THE BIGGEST DETERRENTS, WHAT DIDN’T STOP THEM AND HOW YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR HOME.

By Kyle Iboshi, KGW News,  Portland, Ore.

Do you ever wonder whether your home security system or “Beware of Dog” sign actually keeps burglars away?

We did too. So KGW’s investigative team sent letters to 86 inmates currently serving time for burglary in the Oregon Department of Corrections.  The inmates were asked to respond anonymously to 17 questions detailing how they broke in, when the crime occurred and what they were looking for.

What we learned could help you keep your home safe from burglaries.

A link to see the whole article: www.king5.com/news/investigations

Compass Project Design Review on Greenwood

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Posted: October 28, 2016

Map: The top of this image is North. This map is for illustrative purposes only. In the event of omissions, errors or differences, the documents in SDCI's files will control.

Map:
The top of this image is North.
This map is for illustrative purposes only.
In the event of omissions, errors or differences, the documents in SDCI’s files will control.

PROJECT 3024798   DESCRIPTION 

The proposal is to allow a 63,000 sq. ft. residential building with 59 units and 23 parking spaces.

MEETING

Date:               Monday, November 7, 2016

Time:               8:30 p.m.

Location:         Ballard Community Center
6020 28th Ave NW
Sunset/Captain Ballard Room

All meeting facilities are ADA compliant. Translators or interpreters provided upon request. Please contact the Public Resource Center at prc@seattle.gov or (206) 684-8467 at least five business days prior to the meeting to request this service.

OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT

The Director will accept written comments to assist in the preparation of the early design guidancethrough November 7, 2016. You are invited to offer comments regarding important site planning and design issues, which you believe, should be addressed in the design for this project.

Comments and requests to be made party of record should be submitted to PRC@seattle.gov or City of Seattle – Seattle DCI – PRC, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000, PO Box 34019, Seattle, WA  98124-4019.

PROCESS

An application for Design Review related to future development of this site has been submitted to the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (Seattle DCI). The first phase of Design Review includes the Early Design Guidance (EDG) meeting. At the Early Design Guidance meeting, the following occurs:

  1. The applicants will present information about the site and vicinity as well as early massing design concepts.
  2. The public may offer comments regarding the design of a development on the subject site.*
  3. The Design Review Board will provide guidance and identify those Design Guidelines of highest priority for the design as it moves forward towards Master Use Permit (MUP) application.
  4. Following the meeting, Seattle DCI will issue a written Early Design Guidance report summarizing the meeting. This report will be sent to those who signed in at the meeting or otherwise requested a copy.

*Please note that public comment at the EDG meeting is limited to design considerations. If environmental review is triggered, comments related to environmental impacts (such as traffic, parking, noise, etc.) may be sent to Seattle DCI following notice of that review.

MORE INFORMATION

This proposal may be viewed at our Design Review Program website atwww.seattle.gov/DPD/aboutus/news/events/DesignReview/SearchPastReviews/.  For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact the Land Use Planner listed above, go to the Design Review Program website or visit our office at the address above. (We are open from 8 am to 4 pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 10:30 am to 4 pm Tuesday and Thursday.)

Seattle Budget Discussions are Going on Now

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Updated: October 25, 2016

BUDGET DISCUSSION: FIRST IMPRESSIONS

From SCC Insight, 

The Council has finished its first round of discussions on the budget. Time for some Monday-evening quarterbacking.

The discussions happened in a series of meetings last week and today. For each department, the Council’s staff led them through issues as well as a list of Council members’ proposals for modifying the budget.  Here are the memos spelling out the issues and proposals:

As always, you can find videos of the meetings on the Seattle Channel.

Up to now, it’s been the easy part of the process: picking through the Mayor’s budget proposal, and proposing things to change or add (mostly add). Any Council member could unilaterally propose anything. But over the next week, Budget chair Tim Burgess will be playing shuttle diplomacy among the Council members to ascertain which of the proposed changes have consensus support and try to massage them into a “balancing package.” The emphasis is on balancing — all the changes made will need to still result in a balanced budget.  That will result in leaving dozens of proposals on the cutting room floor: there were tens of millions of dollars in proposals for additional spending, but far less new revenues.

Link to full post: SCC Insight

Carkeek Park Salmon Seeson!

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Posted: October 23, 2016

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Fall is here, and salmon are returning to streams and rivers around Puget Sound. Watch for these natural beauties at viewing sites listed here – and cheer them on if you see them!

See hundreds of returning chum and coho make their way into Piper’s Creek at Carkeek Park throughout November and December. On weekends during the return, Salmon Stewards greet guests by the creek to explain the salmon’s life cycle, habitat, and human influence on both.

Confirm and report salmon sightings, and interact with community members on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/3fe6a78 or www.carkeekpark.org.

Welcome the Salmon Home to Piper’s Creek
Sunday, November 20, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Carkeek Park, 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd., Seattle 98177

All ages are invited for activities to welcome the salmon home. Celebrate with hot drinks, music, good food, and activities throughout the park. Volunteer Salmon Stewards will be on hand to answer questions.

Sponsored by: Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project (CWCAP), Seattle Public Utilities, and Seattle Parks’ Environmental Learning Centers.

Piper’s Creek annual salmon watching:

Dates: Weekends November 5 to December 4, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Sunday, November 20 with special activities, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

For more details call 206-733-9697, email bill.malatinsky@seattle.gov, or visit Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/3fe6a78 orwww.carkeekpark.org.

 

 

Greenwood Election Forum at the Taproot and everyone is invited!

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Posted: October 12, 2016

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2016 Election Forum

With the 2016 Presidential race consuming political news this election year, it can be easy to lose sight of our local electoral races and ballot initiatives that will be put in front of Seattle voters. We are now 30 days out from election day, and it’s time to bone up on the candidates and the issues!

Please join the Greenwood Community Council on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7:00 at the Taproot Theatre for our 2016 Election Forum. Our forum will be moderated by former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, and will cover the following local race and ballot measure:

  • U.S. Congressional District 7, House of Representatives – Both candidates are confirmed to attend
  • Sound Transit Proposition 1, light rail, commuter rail, and bus service expansion – representatives from the competing Yes and No campaigns are confirmed to attend

Election Forum Agenda

Oct. 18, 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Taproot Theatre, Greenwood

  • 7:00-7:05 Welcome and Introductions 
  • 7:10-7:45 – District 7, U.S. House of Representatives (including Q&A)
  • 7:50-8:30 – Sound Transit 3 (including audience Q&A)
  • 8:30-9:00 – Informal networking

We hope to see you there!

Homeless Encampments in Parks Okay?

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Updated: October 11, 2016

The Seattle City Council is considering an ordinance about homeless encampments.  There are several components to the legislation.  One that has concerned residents of various neighborhoods is the provision to allow homeless encampments on public property, including parks.  Here are a couple links to articles on the subject. Council Member Tim Burgess wrote a blog post.  The My Northwest news site has a report.

The legislation will be voted on by the full Council on soon.  Whatever your view on the subject is you can contact Council members to express it.  Or send one message that goes to all Council members at council@seattle.gov

 

Council to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed 2017 Budget. Free Childcare Provided

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Posted: October 4, 2016

 

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EVENT DATE

October 5, 2016

5:30 p.m.

SEATTLE – The City Council will host its first public hearing on the proposed 2017-18 City budget Wednesday evening in Seattle City Council Chambers. The public will have the opportunity to address Councilmembers regarding their priorities as it relates to the 2017-18 operating budget.  To make the Council’s budget process more accessible, complimentary childcare will be provided on-site by Angel’s Royal Academy.

Parents or guardians wishing to utilize the complimentary childcare should RSVP with geri.morris@seattle.gov and check-in at City Council Reception as early as 5 p.m. the day of the public hearing. Complimentary childcare will also be offered at Council’s second budget public hearing on Tuesday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m.

Council received the Mayor’s 2017-18 budget proposal on September 26, 2016. Councilmembers will spend the next two months reviewing and modifying the proposal to meet the needs of Seattle residents in areas such as public safety, transportation and housing affordability.

WHAT:

Seattle City Council Budget Public Hearing

WHERE:

Seattle City Hall

Council Chambers, Second Floor

600 4th Ave., Seattle 98104

 WHEN:

Wednesday, October 5

5:30 p.m.

Dana Robinson Slote

Director of Communications

Legislative Department – Seattle City Council

www.seattle.gov/council/

D: 206.615.0061

C: 206.423.3220

Listen Line: 206.684.8566

Proposed Sidewalk on 3rd Ave NW in Broadview

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Posted: September 27, 2016

We have neighbors working hard on improvements in Our Broadview Neighborhood. Chris Bihary could uses your support.

This is a Very Important Hurdle !   Since our project is one of several up for Final Review, having a good turn-out will speak to the council members.   If our project is chosen, it will be sent to Seattle City Council for funding approval.

Your help and attendance is much needed!

N.W. District Council Meeting on  Sept. 28th … 7pm … Greenwood Senior Center … 525 N. 85th St.

Here is a link to the SDOT info. for the New Sidewalk Project across from Viewlands School:   http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/docs/nsf/2016026.pdf

The Bite of Broadview this Weekend!

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Updated: September 18, 2016

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Bite of Broadview

Friday, September 23: 4pm – 10pm

Saturday, September 24: 10am – 10pm

Sunday, September 25: 10am – 4:30pm 

Location: Christ the King Catholic School Grounds 405 North 117th Street, Seattle, WA 98133          

The Bite of Broadview (BoB), is an annual Seattle-based community event that draws thousands from around the entire Puget Sound area. A Christ the King 5th grade reporter chose The Bite of Broadview as her first news story. Please see her excerpt below.

Hello people!

Beginning on Friday, September 23rd is the one and only, once a year….BoB! At this event, there will be awesome rides and delicious food from different cultures. There is Filipino food, Hispanic food, and lots more! Under the pavilion, there will be many different booths selling unique items. In the gym, there is a bouncy house room perfect for the younger crowd. Lastly, there will be a drawing with exclusive prizes. I hope to see you at BOB!

To expand on the story, here are a few more BoB events you won’t want to miss:

5K Fun Run – Saturday, September 24th at 9am

Classic Car Show – Saturday, September 24th from 9am – 1pm

Caspar Babypants – Saturday, September 24th from 10:30am – 11:20am

Plus lots more entertainment and many food choices.

Visit the Bite of Broadview website for more information.

www.biteofbroadview.com

 

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