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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Walmart donates $10,000 of food to Rainier Valley Food Bank

Submitted by Rose Egge on Friday, November 20th, 03:47pm

In response to the theft earlier this week, Walmart will deliver $10,000 worth of donated food today from its Supercenter in Federal Way, including turkeys, pie filling, butter and more, to help Rainier Valley Food Bank put Thanksgiving dinner on families’ tables.

More than 500 customers are expected to shop at the food bank for their families’ Thanksgiving meal on Saturday.  

The bank will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and people are expected to start lining up at 5 a.m.

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Many reach out to help Rainier Valley Food Bank after theft

Submitted by Rose Egge on Friday, November 20th, 10:22am

On Wednesday morning Sam Osborne, the executive director of the Rainier Valley Food Bank, arrived at the center only to discover that potatoes, onions and canned goods--enough to feed 1500 people--had been stolen.

And while the crime was tragic, especially so close to Thanksgiving, the food bank now has even more food than before, thanks to generous donations from all over the community.

Neighbors, local businesses and even other organizations, have all donated in response to the theft. PCC dropped off $1000 worth of groceries and the Union Gospel Mission is making a delivery to Rainier Valley now. (The video above, by KOMO Newsradio's Travis Mayfield, shows Union Gospel's President Herb Pfiffner talking about the cintribution) 

"The outpouring of community support has been amazing," Osborne said.

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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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Franklin graduate completes basic military training

Submitted by Rose Egge on Thursday, November 19th, 03:33pm

Air Force Airman Rhayan P. Taruc has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

He is the son of Emelia Taruc and a 2006 graduate of Franklin High School.

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Going to see Twilight this weekend?

Submitted by Rose Egge on Thursday, November 19th, 01:37pm

Why not watch the flick at Columbia City Cinema? The theater is experiencing some financial woes and could use local support.

Also showing now:

  • A Christmas Carol: An animated retelling of Charles Dickens classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions.
  • The Men Who Stared at Goats: A reporter in Iraq might just have the story of a lifetime when he meets Lyn Cassady, a guy who claims to be a former member of the U.S. Army's First Earth Battalion, a unit that employs paranormal powers in their missions.
  • This is It: A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
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Group will debate environmental issues in Rainier Beach

Submitted by Rose Egge on Thursday, November 19th, 01:15pm

The Rainier Beach Community Empowerment Coalition is meeting tonight to discuss environmental justice in Rainier Beach and debate whether it's a reality in the community.

The group will talk about environment oriented issues that community members face in Rainier Beach from air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, food pollution, people pollution and more.

They will create ideas to ensure neighborhood involvement in these issues.

Dinner will be provided by the Rainier Beach Family Center. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Rainier Beach Family Center, 8825 Rainier Ave. S.

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Southeast District Council meets tonight

Submitted by Rose Egge on Wednesday, November 18th, 04:04pm

Have questions about local transportation?

The Southeast District Council is meeting tonight and will be discussing the King County Metro Trolley Bus System and other transit issues. There will also be a briefing from the Bridging the Gap Large Transportation Committee as well.

Public are welcome to attend the meeting and discuss local issues.

The Southeast District Council meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Rainier Community Center.

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McGinn is coming to town

Submitted by Rose Egge on Wednesday, November 18th, 01:09pm

Mayor Elect Mike McGinn is coming to town to gather input from the local community.

He wants to know:

  • How can we build public trust in the city?
  • Who should be a part of the team?
  • What are the city’s biggest challenges?
  • What should be the city’s top priorities

You can join him at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 at Holly Park Community Church (4308 S. Othello St). Share your views, voices, and visions for South Seattle! 

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Seattle Schools to host meetings on curriculum alignment

Submitted by Rose Egge on Tuesday, November 17th, 02:19pm

One of the concerns some parents had with the new student assignment plan is that students might not have the same opportunities at different schools.

To address this, the district is holding several community meetings to discuss their plan for curriculum alignment so that all students who graduate high school are prepared for college.

You can learn more about the district's plan at a meeting on Nov. 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rainier Beach High School.

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