State Sen. Wants to Change 3 Strikes Law

Submitted by Travis Mayfield on Friday, November 20th, 05:52pm

Yesterday Seattlecrime.com reported on State Sen. Adam Kline's plans to propose an assault weapon ban during the coming legislative session.

Now Seattlecrime.com has details on another plan from the State Senator who's district stretches from Seattle's Madrona neighborhood south to Renton along the west shore of Lake Washington:

Under Kline's new proposal, the fine print of which is still getting ironed out, Three Strikes felons will get a chance at parole after serving 15 years if all three of the felon's strikes are of a lesser class of felony, otherwise know as Class B felonies.

Read all the details on Seattlecrime.com.

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NBHC Potluck and Meeting

Submitted by Travis Mayfield on Friday, November 20th, 05:41pm

Judith Edwards with NBHC sent along this email:

The North Beacon Hill Council cordially invites the community to help us celebrate a big year, honor the many who contributed to make it possible, and plan for the year to come.  We'll meet at 6:30 PM, on Wednesday, December 3rd in the Community Room of the Beacon Library.  It's a potluck, so bring a dish to share.

Agenda

6:30  Social time, pot luck

7:00  A time to honor those who have given so much (and finish eating!)

7:15  Business meeting

-Estela Ortega, Executive Director, El Centro de la Raza:  Future plans for development of S. parcel of El Centro property  (25 minutes, including Q&A)

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Enjoy dinner and a movie tonight

Submitted by Rose Egge on Friday, November 20th, 02:06pm

The Van Asselt Community Center is hosting their Fall Dinner and a Movie tonight! For just $2 per person or $5 per Family you can enjoy a meal while you watch a family friendly film.

For more information call Kyle Griggs at 206-386-1921.

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State Senator Proposing Assault Weapons Ban

Submitted by Travis Mayfield on Thursday, November 19th, 04:21pm

Seattlecrime.com reports:

As a result of the shooting deaths of three Seattle residents with assault weapons in as many months -- among them Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton -- Sen. Adam Kline, D-Seattle, says he is proposing legislation to instate a law similar to the now-expired Federal Assault Weapons Ban.

Sen Kline represents the 37th district which stretches from Seattle's Madrona neighborhood to Renton along Lake Washington.

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Van Asselt Mural

Submitted by Travis Mayfield on Thursday, November 19th, 04:13pm

Here's another video from the playground project at Van Asselt Elementary School.

This piece focuses on the mural designed by students, but created by volunteers.

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School community builds together at Van Asselt

Submitted by Travis Mayfield on Thursday, November 19th, 02:55pm

Despite the rain, the Van Asselt Elementary School Community came together and built a new playground today.

More than 150 volunteers from nonprofit KaBoom, Home Depot and Major League Soccer joined parents and friends of the school for the project.

The new playground should be ready for kids (weather permitting) to play by Friday.

Check out the results of their hard work in this video!

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Neighbor asks for help with stolen car

Submitted by Rose Egge on Thursday, November 19th, 11:45am

A local resident has written to us reporting a car that was stolen last night from 14th Ave. and South Hinds Street.

It is described as a 1998 white Honda Civic 4-door with Washington license plates: 299 VCV. If you have any information on this crime please contact the police.

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Responding to Public Drunkenness

Submitted by Travis Mayfield on Wednesday, November 18th, 06:09pm

Debate continues among neighbors about the continuing problem of public drunkeness and claims that some businesses may be selling alcohol to obviously intoxicated customers.

One neighbor, who asked not to be identified, is urging others to begin reporting specific incidents of 'overserving' to the Washington State Liquor Control Board.

Anyone who wishes to do so can call the WSLC at 206.439.3703 and leave a message including your name, your contact information, a description of the incident as well as the name and address of the store you are calling to report (or do it online here)

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Festival Street Ribbon Cutting

Submitted by Travis Mayfield on Wednesday, November 18th, 04:31pm

Can't wait to drive down the new Festival Street north of the Beacon Hill lightrail station? 

You'll have to wait a few more weeks.

Judith Edwards with the North Beacon Hill Council emailed me with this bit of news today:

"On Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10:00 AM Festival Street will open with a ribbon cutting ceremony!  Festival Street is that block of Lander between Beacon Ave. and 17th Ave., just south of El Centro del la Raza and north of the Light Rail Station."

Edwards says there will be coffee and donuts donated by local merchats with tents set up in case it rains.

"Please come celebrate what the Pedestrian Task Force and Robert Hinrix have worked so hard to bring to fruition." writes Edwards.

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Sidewalk 'Pools' Raise Pedestrian Complaints

Submitted by Travis Mayfield on Wednesday, November 18th, 04:04pm

As round three of November weather rolls in some neighbors on the Beacon Hill Alliance of Neighbors email list are raising concerns about flooded sidewalks.

Specifically one neighbor described large (and deep) puddles forming in heavy rain on sidewalks on both sides of Beacon Ave South from Spokane street to the lightrail station.

Steve Louie with the City's department of neighborhoods points out property owners are general responsible for cleaning sidewalks.  The city can fine adjecent property owners who fail to keep sidewalks passable.

However, in some cases (as shown in the above picture that I took earlier this month) it can be a clogged storm drain.  The city does encourage neighbors to 'adopt-a-drain' to keep urban flooding to a minimum.

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