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King County Executive seeks moratorium on Atlantic salmon net pens

November 28, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Executive Dow Constantine is seeking a six-month moratorium on non-native salmon pens along King County’s marine shoreline on Vashon and Maury Islands. New rules will be developed to eliminate the risk of farmed, invasive species to our native salmon and serve as a model for other jurisdictions across Puget Sound.

Citing the threat to native salmon populations, King County Executive Dow Constantine today called for a six-month moratorium on allowing any new Atlantic fish farming facilities along marine shoreline in unincorporated King County.

“The hundreds of thousands of farmed, invasive Atlantic salmon that spilled into the Salish Sea in August threaten our native fish populations and our way of life,” said Executive Constantine. “Atlantic salmon don’t belong here. Beyond a six month moratorium, we need to ensure these operations can never again pose a threat to indigenous salmon already struggling to survive.”

Legislation enacting the moratorium will be transmitted to the King County Council on Monday, Nov. 27.  Indian tribes including the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and Suquamish Tribe reviewed and approved the proposed moratorium to ensure it did not interfere with their local fisheries and treaty rights.

In the State of Washington, commercial net pens are required to obtain federal and state permits. Local governments like King County can also require permits as part of implementing shoreline master plans.

While the state has issued a moratorium on permits they administer for net pens, an applicant could still apply for and receive a county shorelines permit.

The moratorium announced by Executive Constantine will enable King County to review and strengthen its shoreline regulations to eliminate the risk of harm from non-native salmon farming to native salmon runs and sensitive shorelines.

King County rivers are home to seven native salmon species, including chinook, steelhead, and bull trout populations that are protected by the Endangered Species Act. Puget Sound is where these and other salmon species spend much of their lives, feeding for a year or more, before returning to their home streams to spawn.

King County and a host of partners, including treaty Indian tribes, cities, counties, and state and federal agencies have invested heavily in salmon-habitat preservation and restoration efforts.

Executive Constantine’s proposed moratorium coincides with a state-mandated review and update of King County’s Shoreline Master Program. The program includes policies, regulations and plans that manage the shorelines within King County’s jurisdiction, and is incorporated into the County’s comprehensive plan.

The Shoreline Master Program must be reviewed, updated and delivered to the Washington Department of Ecology by June 30, 2019.

Filed Under: Food, Front Page Slider, Health, News, Northwest, Politics

In Loving Memory Of Thomas N. Washington Jr

November 28, 2017 by NWFacts 2 Comments

Thomas N. Washington Jr

Thomas N. Washington Jr. 78, peacefully passed away Sunday Morning, November 19, 2017.

Thomas was born to the union of Thomas and Luevonia (Galloway) Washington in Monroe, LA on August 13, 1939. At the time of his passing Thomas Washington was married to Marcella (Durham) Washington, they were happily married for 40 years. He had a great sense of humor, loved spending time with his family and considered himself to be a grill master. He will be missed by his five children, Thomas Washington III, Thomas Washington, Carol Washington Mizoguchi, Lavell Dickerson , and Michael Lee Andrew Washington; grandchildren, great-grands and a host of other relatives and friends.

There will be a viewing at 10:30 am, and the going home service will be at 11:00 am, both will take place at the McMicken Heights Baptist Church 3754 S 172nd St. SeaTac, WA 98188, on Saturday, December 2, 2017.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Thomas N. Washington Jr.
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Filed Under: Obituaries

Chance Fashion Making the world a more beautiful & inclusive place

November 28, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Making the world a more beautiful & inclusive place, Chance provides a continuous outlet for Fashion Artists to come together, practice their trade, & build their local fashion community. Each monthly show features a new theme to include a broad diversity of genres, one-on-one photo opportuties for participants, and a behind-the-scenes look at upcoming trends & styles by independent Designers. TICKETS:http://chancefashion.strangertickets.com/events/39493225/chance-fashions-winter-clothing-amp-eco-friendly-edition

Chance Fashion is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to providing resources & opportunities to fashion artists of all levels. For more info, or to register as a participant, please visit www.ChanceFashion.org

FEATURED DESIGNERS:
– Lisa Vian Hunter
– Annavel LLC
– Medusa’s Maidens Designs

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
– Tatoosh Distillery, the official whiskey of Chance Fashion.
– Alphabet Vodka, the vodka Northwest Fashion Models prefer.
– TTA Studios, more than just a talent agency.

Chance Fashion is produced by Active Entertainment, dedicated to connecting Artists & the Community since 2008. For more information about Event & Entertainment services, please visit www.ActivateTheArts.com

Filed Under: Beauty, Entertainment, Events, Front Page Slider, LifeStyle

Work in progress for locally produced/directed documentary about the Seattle Black Panthers’ Party.

November 28, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Work in progress for locally produced/directed documentary about the Seattle Black Panthers’ Party.

From Malcolm to Mindfullness
Dr. Kim Holland has helped generations in her work as a family doctor. She is the co-leader of a Mindfullness Group for Women of Color. Her extraordinary presence was almost erased. At the age of 15 she was shot in the chest while marching with the Black Panthers in 1970. She shares her journey from “tearing down the system” with Malcolm X to opening a path of change through Mindfullness. This WIP is a 10 minute rough cut of a life that matters.

Emmett Till and Mrs. Dixon
Aaron Dixon started the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panthers. His mother, Frances Sledge Dixon, read a poem that his father wrote just after the brutal murder of Emmett Till. She found the poem to read to us recently during the filming of her interview for “Black Panthers in the Emerald City.” Her reaction to reading the poem out load brings the viewer back in time to the emotions and actions that his murder sparked which are thought to have led to the Civil Rights Movement. This short piece is the reading of that poem by Mrs. Dixon as filmed by DP extraordinaire, Omar Willey.

Northwest Film Forum
1515 12th Ave, Seattle, Washington 98122

Sunday at 4 PM – 6 PM
Free to attend.

Filed Under: African American, Arts, Community, Community News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Stories, Front Page Slider, News, Northwest, People, Politics

Jury convicts man of murder for Hilltop shooting

November 28, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

The fatal shooting of Hyson Sabb last year in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood was not lawful self-defense, a jury decided Friday. 50-year-old Yancy Wade Ray was convicted of second-degree murder and unlawful gun possession for the shooting. They began deliberating Tuesday afternoon, following about five weeks of trial, and returned the verdict Friday morning.

The shooting happened Sept. 3, 2016, at a home in the 1500 block of South L Street.
Pierce County prosecutors said the shooting happened after a close friend of Sabb’s offered to connect Ray with someone who could get him marijuana to sell.
That upset Ray, and Sabb intervened in the argument. Ray left, saying that he’d be back. He returned with a gun, and fatally shot Sabb, who was 41, within seconds.

Sabb had no bullets for his own gun at the time, prosecutors said.Ray argued he fired in self-defense. He said he owed Sabb money for a drug debt, and Sabb shot at him when Ray returned to pay part of the sum.
Ray fled to Oregon after the shooting, and turned himself in 18 days later.
Sentencing is scheduled for next month.

Filed Under: Front Page Slider, News, Northwest

Founders Day Celebration For Bishop A.L. Hardy

November 28, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Join Us In Celebrating Bishop A.L.Hardy Founder of Rose of Sharon Pentecostal Church and The Bishop A.L. Hardy Academy of Theology


It’s that’s time again to honor one of God s servant that’s reaching out helping all young men and women reach their.
Goals the academy is not for men only but for women also.

If you have a desire to study more of the word of God attend the academy. Saturday Dec. 2nd. At 6 p.m. prompt Call (206)725-4271 for tickets or tables).
place. Holly park community church.
4803. South Othello St.
http://www.academyoftheology3208.com/index.html
About The The Bishop A.L. Hardy Academy of Theology:
The Bishop A.L. Hardy Academy of Theology is a Christ centered school where only the Word of God is taught. We are focused on helping students learn how to study God’s Word, hear God’s voice, and serve God in ministry through the local church assemble. Whether you are male, female, clergy, or layperson, we want you to study God with us. It is our desire to help each student fulfill God’s plan for his or her life, because we believe God can and wants to use us all for His glory.
The Bishop A.L. Hardy Academy of Theology has been educating students for over three decades. If you have a desire to study the Holy Bible in a classroom setting with others who have a passion for the Word of God, consider attending our school. Whether it is your desire to earn one of the Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degrees we offer or seek to deepen your understanding of God and His Word, come learn with us.
Out of the five department of theology, we want all of our students to be able to do the three methods of interpretation of the Bible

Filed Under: Announcements, Events, Faith, Front Page Slider

Seeking a world-class team to help transform Northgate property into a vibrant neighborhood connected to mass transit

November 27, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

King County Executive is searching for a talented team to help King County transform Metro Transit’s property in Northgate into an inclusive, sustainable neighborhood connected to high-capacity mass transit.

Executive Dow Constantine wants a premier development team to help King County and the city of Seattle transform the Northgate Park-and-Ride property into a mixed-use, mixed-income neighborhood adjacent to the Link light rail station scheduled to open in 2021.

The first phase of the transit-oriented development – which will include 200 units of affordable housing – will be funded in part by $10 million from King County and $10 million from the city of Seattle.

“We are looking for a world-class team to help us transform King County’s property in Northgate into a vibrant, inclusive community built around high-capacity mass transit,” said Executive Constantine. “This is a chance to show the rest of the country – and the world – how to create dynamic, sustainable neighborhoods that connect people of all incomes to opportunity.”

“When we build affordable housing next to transit centers like this one, we make real, meaningful progress on Seattle’s affordability crisis,” said Seattle Mayor Tim Burgess. “I am very excited to begin this process of increasing housing availability and commuter mobility in the Northgate neighborhood.”

The project will connect to improved bicycle lanes and the new pedestrian and bicycling bridge over Interstate 5, making it possible for more residents of all incomes to have access to the emerging Northgate transit hub.

Developers have until Dec. 21 to submit their proposal. Representatives from King County and the city of Seattle will score the proposals. The successful applicant will:

  • Be capable of implementing the county and city’s vision for the project
  • Possess deep experience in affordable housing and developing pioneering projects, preferably ones that are transit oriented and mixed use
  • Include market and affordable housing partners who can develop public spaces as part of a mixed-use development
  • Have experience developing large sites adjacent to public transportation

The Northgate project builds on the county’s work to promote transit-oriented development, which includes the Village at Overlake Station in Redmond, the award-winning project at South Kirkland, as well as projects in downtown Redmond and Burien.

Creating mixed-use neighborhoods that are connected to transit centers is part of King County’s strategic plan to encourage a growing and diverse economy and vibrant, thriving, and sustainable communities.

Filed Under: Community, Community News, Front Page Slider, News, Northwest

Youth charged as adults to be housed at the Youth Services Center

November 27, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

King County Executive Dow Constantine signed an Executive Order to move youth charged as adults from the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent to the Youth Services Center, a facility in Seattle better able to offer age-appropriate programs and services.

In an Executive Order signed today, Executive Constantine directed that all youth under 18 who have been charged as adults will be housed at the Youth Services Center on East Alder Street, subject to discharge of full bargaining obligations with unions. Females under 18 and charged as adults are currently housed at the Youth Services Center.

Youth now at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent will be transferred to the YSC as logistics allow. Five youth have been transferred as of Oct. 26. Fifteen youth currently remain at the Maleng Regional Justice Center.

By March 1, 2018, no youth will be housed at the Maleng Regional Justice Center, except under emergency situations.

By state law, 16- or 17-year-olds are automatically charged as an adult if they are charged with a violent offense such as murder, manslaughter, rape or other crimes. In certain circumstances, the juvenile, the prosecutor or the court may make a motion to transfer the juvenile to adult criminal prosecution.

The Youth Services Center has staff and programming better able to meet the needs of youth. Services include:

  • A King County library branch
  • Full-service school that includes summer courses. Youth are typically in class for six hours per day
  • Programming with volunteers that includes creative writing, improv and gardening
  • Mental health and adolescent clinic provided by physicians from Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington
  • Developmentally appropriate discipline based on adolescent brain science

“King County’s leaders are united in pushing forward with the best ideas in juvenile justice reform. By moving youth charged as adults to the Youth Services Center, we are able to offer age-appropriate programs and services to help them get back on track,” said Executive Constantine. “This is just one reform of many, including creating more alternatives to detention and investing in the resolution of family challenges. As our work continues, we will do everything we can to help young people overcome the struggles of adolescence and the burdens of history.”

Filed Under: Featured Stories, Front Page Slider, News, Northwest, Politics

Lamin Jatta Joins Forces With Shyan Selah To Bring The Story Of Kunta Kinteh To The Big Screen

November 27, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

In the late 70’s the television industry was forever changed as the record breaking hit mini-series Alex Haley’s Roots took the world by storm. More than 100 million Americans watched as for the first time the African Slave Trade was put on center stage for all to see. It featured a look into the soul of America’s role in slavery in a way that took viewers out of the school history books and moved them live onto the plantation.

Central to author’s genealogy story was the Gambian Warrior Kunta Kinteh whose abduction, enslavement, and subsequent lineage unfolded on over 85% of television households in 1977.

Now Lamin Jatta, an actual living descendant of Kunta Kinteh and President of The Kunta Kinteh Foundation, has been on a journey of his own to bring this legend to the forefront for the world at large to see; most recently playing a pivotal role as Senior Advisor in the 2016 remake of the Roots miniseries which aired simultaneously throughout A&E Networks after a star-studded White House screening for President Obama. Jatta says he has made it his mission to ensure the legacy of his ancestor detailing not only the previously unknown elements surrounding Kinteh’s life, but also the long-term effects the African Slave Trade has had on both African Americans and Africans alike throughout the centuries.

“This is a great opportunity,” says Jatta. “The story of Kunta Kinteh fit on television as a series, but it’s never been in a movie theater as a feature film. Bringing it to the big screen means that it becomes an event for families and communities all over the world. By releasing it in theaters, and then of course in homes via cable and internet, allows the experience to be a bit more meaningful and harder for people to forget.”

Jatta’s quest to bring the drama of his ancestor to the big screen has now reached a boost from his newly formed partnership with the multi-talented creative artist, entrepreneur, and influencer Shyan Selah.

“This is the story of us,” Jatta continues. “It’s always been nice to tell your own story, coming from your own mouth, rather than someone else. Kunta Kinteh is a story of power and Shyan – his energy, the power that I see in him – it’s what this story is about with what he’s already established and done in his intention and mind for our people and the community. When it comes to passing that story on to the next generation, I asked myself who would be my partner? I can’t think of anyone else but him. It’s a blessing to get to know him and work with him on this project. It’s the best decision that I could think of in my life, partnering with him.”

Selah, whose entertainment career has been anchored by a long history of creating and producing exclusive high quality live experiences for communities, is becoming widely known for his ability to use his talents in music and business to work with some of the world’s biggest brands and companies. Selah is driven by his relentless passion to connect the arts back into the fabric of community through innovative and disruptive methods, such as through his soulful Café Noir Project which is featured at Starbucks coffee shops throughout the country. The creative entrepreneur has been building out his entertainment company, Brave New World, with particular attention on developing divisions for book and film production.

Selah has issued the following statement on his new partnership with Jatta:

“This is so much more than making movie. This is about creating long-lasting experiences and we’ll be busy doing that in many ways over the coming years. The story of Kunta Kinteh has so many important life-lessons our society can learn from. It’s a blessing that Lamin Jatta who is an actual family descendant is available, willing and most importantly has been actively engaged in the community regarding the story. We’re living in a world now where projects such as this must also be produced in collaboration with, or by, creatives who are living with a sense of authenticity. Our industries are crying out for leadership to initiate and embrace this type of storytelling, to evolve the corporate entertainment culture, and to create content that is true and reflective to the culture of the community. 

Connecting with and getting to know Lamin, his story, and his desire for this project to be brought to the people was pivotal for me. Not just because he’s an actual descendant of the great courageous warrior Kunta Kinteh, and not even because of all of the obvious success ROOTS has had on TV since the 70’s, but because there is a community of millions of people worldwide that both deserve and want to know more. This is what the essence of being responsible to a community is all about: being mindful and able enough to produce what the people want, especially when it’s such a culturally important and historic piece. 

I’m excited to make this with project with Lamin and I’m already in the initial stages of talks with friends and partners around the industry and am open to anyone interested in being part of such an important project.” 

Filed Under: Entertainment, People, Theatre

Executive Constantine opens new health care Enrollment Center, urges uninsured to get coverage

November 27, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

King County Executive Dow Constantine opened the Federal Way Enrollment Center, one of two full service offices across the state to help people find the right health insurance plan. Despite federal efforts to kill health reform, King County remains one of the nation’s top Affordable Care Act success stories. 

The Federal Way storefront will have Navigators and insurance brokers to help enroll people. The state Health Exchange’s call center will direct people there to get hands-on help. In addition, King County maintains a list of sites where people can meet with a Navigator around the county, and people can find a private insurance broker through the Healthplanfinder website.  

“People need to know that Washington’s health insurance exchange is going strong, and we are doubling down on the successful outreach strategies that have helped us cut the rate of uninsured by 60 percent,” said Constantine. “The fact is, there are more than 60 health insurance plans to choose from in King County, and most people qualify for a tax credit to keep the prices affordable. No matter what happens in the other Washington, we are moving forward, and keeping people healthy and financially secure.” 

Filed Under: Featured Stories, Health

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