"Waiting to cross", by Oran
Here are some miscellaneous questions and answers from my interview with SDOT Senior Engineer Darlene Pahlman. For the most part, these words are paraphrases. See also Part I of this report.
What can operators do to improve their practices? SDOT has transmitted to Metro’s training staff the accumulated best practices. If operators [...]
Tonight:
The Seattle University Law School is hosting a panel discussion on the panhandling regulations being proposed by City Councilmember Tim Burgess. Burgess will be there to argue for the proposed rules, which target “aggressive panhandling”
Also taking part in the panhandling forum: Anita Khandelwal, an attorney with The Defender Association’s Racial Disparity Project.
The Disparity Project, as [...]
Galen at West Seattle Nursery says they accidentally left a cart like that one outside the gate last night – and this morning, it was gone. “We know it’s our fault for leaving it out, but we would really appreciate it if anyone sees it around town and recognizes it to let us know. [...]
Don’t get the wrong idea–the Navy Times Scoop Deck is “thrilled that Kathryn Bigelow broke the barrier and nabbed the first top prize for a female director.” But they’re also worried that The Hurt Locker’s gritty, you-are-there perspective will “lead people to believe the film to be an authentic and accurate portrayal not only of [...]
A fire this afternoon in Summit Ave’s Biltmore Apartments turned out to be only a smoky ‘food on the stove’ blaze. A full response by the Seattle Fire Department filled the street on Summit near Olive Way as 15 emergency units arrived following the 3:20 PM alarm. Firefighters who entered the apartment discovered a smoke [...]
Several weeks ago, Global Partnerships’ Chris Megargee, who coordinates GP’s PartnerTrip program, spoke about microfinance travel at an event at Seattle’s REI headquarters. Watch this brief clip from the event for an intro to microfinance in Latin America and the kinds of experiences you’ll have on a PartnerTrip.
Speaking of, Global Partnerships is recruiting travelers for [...]
“FERRY LEAVING” by JEFF CARLSON.
As the State Transportation Commission continues construction on its second new ferry, they’re asking the public to help name it. Most ferries in Puget Sound have names relating to our tribal heritage. The remainder have botanical names (Rhododendron and Evergreen State). It’s time to branch out:
If [...]
Over fifty Central District residents packed into a Seattle University class room last night to voice their concerns and (some) to support the 22nd Avenue Re-Entry House Project. John Hayes, the Director of Community Relations for the Seattle Police Department, moderated the meeting. Hayes reminded attendees that they should premise the discussion on the fact that the [...]
BREAKING: The Bellevue City Council just voted to send a letter to Sound Transit stating B7 as the “preliminary preferred alternative.” From my understanding, a vote of 4-3 was taken in favor of a motion that would have amended the letter to read that “the majority of the council favors B7 as the locally preliminary [...]
The Stranger loved El Mestizo (not too much of a surprise though they place it on First Hill)
Publicola’s Angela Garbes talks up Ras Dashen and Dur Dur Cafe
An interview with Pony barkeep/DJ Taylor Fimbrez
Did you know about the ping pong at Watertown Coffee?
Molly Moon’s will begin running an ice cream truck – to service neighborhoods (like the [...]