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DO NOT BUY A CAR WITHOUT AN AUTO INSPECTION CAR LOTS WILL NOT GIVE MONEY BACK

November 21, 2018 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Hello, I’m Marvin the owner of Nspectacar we provide HONEST STRAIGHT FORWARD AUTO INSPECTIONS we are not out to upsell you. Prior to buying a car book the service to get the car thoroughly looked over. ASE TRAINED MECHANICS committed to providing you with great service. Wash state is as is stated. So it’s up to you to do your best get ENGINE LOOKED OVER kicking tires doesn’t tell you what’s going on behind the hood. Nspectacar provides auto inspections in Lynnwood Kent Burien Tacoma Bellevue Renton. Car lots will pass repairs on to you.
206 582-0111 phone
Email

 

BEST CAR INSPECTION SERVICE IN SEATTLE, WA

Client’s safety is our main priority, so we ensure our clients are receiving only the best quality inspections every time. We at Nspectacar offer the best range of inspection services for your used cars. Our site has an expert team of inspectors who have the capability to handle all kinds of inspection jobs and complete them safely.

We always try hard to create the appropriate report of the used car within a short time duration. The detailed report helps clients to make a proper decision within a few hours of our inspection.  The express used car report is generated quickly to help our clients in quick decision-making. Moreover, we also ensure that your every part of your used car is looked at effectively to develop an entire inspection report. The impressive fact about our report is that it is entirely based on the true condition of a used car.

OUR 100 POINT AUTO INSPECTION SERVICES

We have a team of highly experienced and well-trained inspectors who carry out every inspection across a full check of 100-points. The best thing about our car inspection is that it covers each part of your car for developing a precise report.  Most essentially, our 100 point inspection includes:

  • Differential leaks, transmission leaks, and oil leaks
  • Inspect brake pads and rotors parking brake fluid leaks
  • Fluid leaks, steering suspension, linkage, springs, shocks and cv axle boots wheel alignment
  • Muffler, pipes, resonator, exhaust, catalytic converter, manifold, and brackets
  • Heater hose, radiator, engine, and cooling system
  • Inspect fluid levels, transmission fluid, engine oil, power steering fluid, brake fluid, washer fluid, and engine oil
  • Inspect the wiper system, tire condition, and air conditioning
  • Check fuel tank and fuel system
  • Inspect air filter

Filed Under: Business, Front Page Slider

Its So Hard To Say Good Bye … To R&L HOME OF GOOD BBQ

November 21, 2018 by NWFacts 2 Comments

Community Staple Closes There Doors After 66 Years  –

R&L Home of Good BBQ, founded in 1952 in Seattle’s Central District.

Home of Good Barbeque started when Louise Collins and her husband, the Rev. Robert Collins, moved to Seattle in 1944 from Tallulah, La., where she was born.

With a family friend, Mrs. Collins opened the Home of Good Barbeque in 1952 on Yesler Way in the Central Area. In 1962, the friend turned the business over to the Collins’, and eventually, they added their first initials to the restaurant’s name. Regulars refer to it as the R&L or the “Home of Good.”

Mrs. Collins and her husband retired in 1979. The Rev. Collins, the pastor of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church, died in 1985, Mrs. Collins died in 2002.

Daughter Mary Collins Davis now owns and operates the restaurant with daughters Barbara and Cheryl and friend of the family David Frazier.

Many of the menu items come from Mrs. Collins’ family recipes. The food drew fans from all over: Soul singer Donny Hathaway, actor James Earl Jones, rap artists Sir Mix-A-Lot and Public Enemy all stopped by for ribs. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dropped by at the closing time and stayed to eat and talk into the early morning. Sammy Davis Jr. sent a limousine over for takeout and that’s not the half of it.

The Closing of R&L hits me hard, Home Of Good was one of the only places left in the Central District of Seattle that truly feels like going HOME. I was raised on Home Of Good and BBQ will never be the same. BBQ Beef Sandwich, Wheat Bread, thin Sliced Mild Sauce, and A Hott Link Sandwich. Hott Links Always Made me Sweat, Boi I’m Going To Miss That Taste That Always Took Me Back Home.
(Barbara knew my order on site 1&1)

Thank You,  Mary “Mom” Collins Davis, Barbara, Cheryl and David Frazier for all your Love and Support to our Community. Your Kindness Will Never Be Forgotten and your Bar B Q will never be forgotten either.

The pulled pork and the ribs are my favorite- perfectly tangy and spicy sauce and meat so tender it dissolves on the tongue.

Filed Under: African American, Community, Community News, Featured Stories, Food, Front Page Slider, History, News, Northwest, Restaurant Reviews

Sound Transit Invites You to Learn How Disadvantaged Businesses Can Share in its Future Spending

November 21, 2018 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
South Seattle Community College
Georgetown Campus
6737 Corson Ave. So.
Seattle, WA 98108-3450
Sound Transit has retained Griffin & Strong, P.C. to conduct a Disparity Study that will analyze its spending and provide guidance on future spending opportunities with Minority, Women (“M/WBE”) and other Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBE”)*.  Griffin & Strong will facilitate and provide information about ways local businesses can be fully engaged in the study process which could influence the largest anticipated expenditure of public contracting funds across Washington State for the next several years. Sound Transit encourages the participation of the business community in helping inform the study process and how Sound Transit promotes inclusion in public contracting.

For question or concerns, feel free to email Griffin & Strong Deputy Project Manager, Sterling Johnson, at [email protected] or visit http://gspclaw.com. Please note that all comments during the meeting may be recorded and potentially used in the Study.  Please register via the Eventbrite link below.

https://soundtransitdisparitystudyinformationalmeetings.eventbrite.com
Registration is encouraged, but not required for attendance

 

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

Holidays at the Center Highlights Seasonal Festivities Aplenty

November 21, 2018 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Holidays at the Center highlights world-class arts and entertainment, dining and fun-filled festivities aplenty starting next week at Seattle Center. We invite the community to enjoy all the free, affordable and enriching activities across the 74-acre grounds. From Pacific Northwest Ballet’s beloved tradition, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, to live theater, film, laser shows, shopping, outdoor lighting and indoor decoration and offerings of Seattle Center Winterfest, revelers will find the following during Holidays at the Center:

 

Holidays of Play, winter-themed activities, every day from Nov. 21-Jan 5, 2019, Pacific Science Center.

Winter Train & Village, Nov. 23–Dec. 31, 10am– 6pm, Seattle Center Armory (special hours: Dec. 24 closes at 4pm; Dec. 25 closed). $2 suggested donation.

Winterfest Ice Rink, Nov. 23–Jan. 6, 2019. Sunday–Thursday, 11am–8pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 11am–10pm (special hours: Dec. 24 closes at 4pm; Dec. 25 closed; Dec. 31 closes at 11:30pm) Fisher Pavilion. Admission/skate rental fees apply.

Winterfest Ice Sculpting, Saturdays, Nov. 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 12 noon–2pm, Outside Fisher Pavilion (free).

Seattle Center Sculpture Walk, with works by Seattle artists Cecelia DeLeon, Sarah Fetterman, Fulgencio Laza, Juliana Kang Robinson, Shann Thomas, Sophia Wheelwright and Carol Williams, in partnership with Seattle Office of Arts & Culture. Seattle Center Grounds (free entry).

 

Laser Winter Magic, every day from Fri, Nov. 23 to Sun, Jan 6, Pacific Science Center’s Laser Dome.

 

Northwest Tap Connection: Toe-tapping, foot clapping dance that enriches lives and wows audiences.

Nov. 23, 11am–12 noon, Armory (Winterfest, free).

Tioke Nahuake Aztec Dancers, Nov. 23, 1pm–2pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Anzanga Marimba Ensemble, Nov. 23, 3pm–4pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

 

Holidays on Ice at SIFF Film Center: Slap Shot, Nov. 23; Ice Castles, The Mighty Duck and I, Tonya, Nov. 24; Mystery Alaska and King Curling, Nov. 25; The Cutting Edge, Nov. 30; Goon and Youngblood, Dec. 7

Blades of Glory, Dec. 14 and Miracle, Dec. 16, SIFF Film Center.

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, Nov. 23–Dec. 28, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Marion Oliver McCaw Hall at Seattle Center.

In the Heights, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Nov. 23–Dec. 30, Bagley Wright Theatre.

 

Holiday Harmony POP, Nov. 24, 11am–12 noon (Winterfest, free), Armory.

 

The Zaniac Comedy Show, Nov. 24, 12:30pm–1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Bailadores de Bronce, Mexican folkloric dancers, Nov. 24, 2pm–3pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Yoga Under Glass, Nov. 24 and 27, Chihuly Garden and Glass.

Seasonal Sundays, festive, live, local music, Nov. 25; Dec. 2, 9, and 16, Chihuly Garden and Glass.

Candy Canes at the Community Hot Shop, Nov. 25–Dec. 24, Chihuly Garden and Glass.

Filipino Youth Activities Drill Team, Nov. 25, 11am–12 noon (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Xmas Maximus, Nov. 25, 12:30pm–1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Hot Dog USA, Nov. 25, 2pm–3pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Winterfest Student Showcases, Nov. 28–Dec. 22, various times (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Our Great Tchaikovsky, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Nov. 29–Dec. 16, Leo K Theatre

Giving Marketplace Holiday Shopping, with organizations that give back, Nov. 30–Dec. 1, free, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center.

Urban Craft Uprising, Nov. 30–Dec. 2, free, Exhibition Hall.

PTSA Reflections, Nov. 30–Jan 6, 2019, 9am–7pm, on the Armory Balcony.

Federal Way Chorale, Dec. 1, 12:30pm–1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Poetry Garden Art Series, in collaboration with Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, Dec. 1–Feb. 28, 2019, Poetry Garden.

KlezKidz, Dec. 2, 12:30pm–1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

 

Theatre Puget Sound, Holiday Open House Party, Dec. 4, free, Theatre Puget Sound, Armory.

La Marzocco Residency, Dapper & Wise Coffee Roasters, from Portland, Oregon, Dec. 4 – Jan 7, 2019, La Marzocco Café at KEXP.

Rock Bottom Improv, Dec. 7, Theatre Puget Sound, Armory.

CookieFest 2018 – Benefitting Seattle Milk Fund, Dec. 8, Armory

 

Seattle Girls’ Choir, Dec. 8, 12:30pm–1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Northwest Boys Choir, Dec. 8, 2pm–3pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

 

SANCA Cirrus Circus, Dec. 9, 12:30pm–1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

 

Garfield Jazz Band, Dec. 15, 12:30pm–1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Grand Opening of the Seattle Opera Center, Dec. 15, 2pm–5pm, free, Seattle Opera at the Center.

The Most Awesome Variety Show Ever, Dec. 16, 12:30pm–1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Center Ice Spectacle, Dec. 16, 12noon–6pm (Winterfest, free) Outside Fisher Pavilion and South Fountain Lawn.

Greater Seattle TUBACHRISTMAS, Dec. 16, 3pm–4pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Aquaman: The IMAX Experience, Dec. 20, Pacific Science Center.

Up, Up and Away Show, Dec. 20, 12:30pm–1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Dancer & Prancer, Dec. 21, 12:30pm–1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

The Sierra’s Latin Jazz Project, Dec. 22, 12:30pm– 1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Jingle Bell Rock!, Dec. 23, 12:30pm–1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

The Dickens’ Carolers, Dec. 26, 12:30pm–1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

The Not-It’s, Dec. 27, 12:30pm–1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Unexpected Productions, Dec. 28, 12:30pm–1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Patchwork Puget Sound, Dec. 29–30, Seattle Children’s Museum.

The Zaniac Comedy Show, Dec. 29, 12:30pm–1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

Lelavision, Dec. 30, 12:30pm–1:30pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

NANDA, Dec. 30, 3pm–4pm (Winterfest, free), Armory.

SPECTRA: NYE Under the Arches, Dec. 31, Pacific Science Center; New Year’s Eve pARTy, Dec. 31, Chihuly Garden and Glass; Straight No Chaser, Dec. 31, Mc Caw Hall at Seattle Center; New Years’ Eve at the Needle, Dec. 31, Space Needle and Rock in the 2019 New Year at Seattle Center, Dec. 31, 8pm (Winterfest, free), in the Armory and on the grounds.

If you would like to learn more about Holidays at the Center, visit www.seattlecenter.com or call 206 684-7200.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events

2018 Seattle Park District Major Projects Challenge Fund awards $6 million to improve Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities throughout the city

November 21, 2018 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

The Seattle Park District Major Projects Challenge Fund (MPCF) initiative leverages Seattle Park District funding with grants and community-raised matching funds to significantly expand the life and usability of a park facility providing greater opportunities for more people to make use of Seattle Parks and Recreation’s community facilities and parks.

The second round of community-initiated awards provide between $50,000 and $2.925 million, to three feasibility and design studies and three construction projects.

The MPCF awards were based on screening criteria that included equitable prioritization scoring matrix and came from the recommendation from the Seattle Park District Oversight Committee and confirmed by Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Interim Superintendent Christopher Williams after a screening process of the 14 applications received. The MPCF allows for projects/studies to be accomplished throughout the city. Recognizing that all communities are not equally able to provide matching funds, the initiative allows for a portion of funding to be allocated to assist communities and organizations that lack resources for a match.

“We know that the best ideas come from the community, not the top down,” said Mayor Jenny Durkan. “The Major Projects Challenge Fund is one way we can lift up the community’s vision and invest in Seattle’s parks in innovative ways. I look forward to seeing the projects awarded today become new, vibrant cornerstones of our communities and neighborhoods.”

Two of the 2018 awards build on previous MPCF awards and provide the needed funding to implement the community-initiated improvements to renovate, expand or upgrade parks or park facilitates. All projects will be completed with funding from a combination of City and community-generated funds.

Construction project:

  • South Park Community Center Playfield Improvements: The South Park Green Space Steering Committee initiated project will receive $2 million for design and construction improvements at the South Park Community Center, 738 S Sullivan Street, Seattle, WA 98108. This funding contributes to the implementation of the sitewide design completed with extensive community input and funding from the 2016/2017 MPCF. The total project costs for the sitewide design are estimated at approximate $10 million. SPR is working with the Seattle Academy of Arts and Science on additional funding for field redevelopment. Additionally, SPR is working with the South Park Green Space Steering Committee on grant(s) and additional fund raising.  The proposed improvements include:
  • Athletic Field – A synthetic turf field centrally located on the site, designed to accommodate a full-size soccer field and softball field with field lighting and fencing at varying heights
  • Sport Court – Two multi-use sport courts sized for professional basketball and pickleball
  • Two Playgrounds & Spray Park– Located on the east edge of the site (away from the highway) one playground for 2-5 years old and the other for 5-12 years old. Each includes resilient surfacing for fall protection, a play structure and age-appropriate swing set with a small plaza for families to sit while viewing the playgrounds and athletic field. The spray park will provide all ages seasonal water play
  • Air quality buffer – A thickened vegetated edge comprised of evergreen and deciduous plants that will function, root and branches, as a living filter to ameliorate elevated levels of air particulate matter and noise from SR-99;
  • Walking loop and adult fitness zone – Along the perimeter of the park, a half-mile walking loop that varies in width from 6 ft. to 10 ft. along its course to allow for two people to walk side-by-side with pedestrian-scale lighting with fitness equipment that will be determined through further outreach
  • A placeholder for a future off-leash dog area
  • Green Lake Small Craft Center Redevelopment A pre-design/feasibility study for the Green Lake Small Craft Center, 5900 West Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103, was funded through the MPCF in 2016/2017. The 2018 MPCF awards $2.92 million for the design, permitting and construction/redevelopment of the Small Craft Center. The Green Lake Rowing Advisory Council, the Friends of Green Lake Crew and the Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club submitted this new application for funding and estimates the total project cost at $6 million to $6.5 million. The match is a mixture of private fund raising, foundation donations and state grants. Two public meetings have been held for this project. To stay up to date on the progress of the Green Lake Small Craft Center visithttp://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/current-projects/green-lake-small-craft-center-redevelopment
  • Volunteer Park Amphitheater The Volunteer Park Trust initiate project will receive $900,000 in funding from the MPCF for the design, permitting and construction/replacement of the current failing amphitheater in Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98112, with a modern structure that meets community needs for a versatile outdoor performance space; enhances the historic Olmsted landscape; improves the quality of space for daily park users; broadens performance diversity; provides full ADA compliance; improves acoustics, noise control, safety, and access; and reduces net maintenance and operating costs for the facility. Total construction costs for this project are estimated at $2.7 million. The proposed match totals $1,050,000 through a combination of private fund raising and grant(s). Additional City dollars have been identified for the restroom improvements but are not part of the match.

Feasibility studies and designs:

  • Cascade Playground Field Improvement Feasibility Study Cascade Playground community stakeholders application will be awarded $60,000 for a feasibility and design study in improve Cascade Playground Field located at 333 Pontius Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109. The study must be completed prior improvements and will inform:
  • Infiltration survey and design for play field excavation and underdrain placement, with potential for rainwater catchment cisterns and irrigation facility improvements
  • Removal of conventional turf and replacement with pollinator friendly, drought tolerant species which decrease mowing and irrigation requirements for SPR maintenance
  • Removal of declining sidewalk infrastructure and replacement with permeable pavement OR paved infrastructure to feed rainwater catchment facilities
  • Compliment or expand the existing green stormwater infrastructure at Cascade People’s Center with the installation of additional cisterns and educational resources to maximize storm water retention and re-use on site
  • Public safety improvements of public restroom facilities to maximize sight lines and ecological utility (i.e. reclaimed water, passive lighting, green roof, greywater)
  • Introduction of overhead lighting to all areas of the playfield
  • Design consistent entrances throughout the park, with an emphasis on activating current sites of illegal behavior, to be integrated with interpretive signage and artistic elements to maximize educational opportunity and inclusive community outreach (including multi-lingual and non-literate individuals)
  • Sail Sand Point Feasibility Study  Sail Sand Point, 7861 62nd Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115 in Magnuson Park, is awarded $80,000 to cover a feasibility study for the proposed renovations of the Boathouse, Building 31, a complete structural survey of the existing building, pricing estimates and timelines for all components of the renovations, as well as the start of a capital campaign to ensure Sail Sand Point can raise the funds necessary for bringing the renovation to completion. At the time of the renovation Sail Sand Point will seek to improve the boathouse beyond its original purpose while maintaining the historic value of the building so that it may serve more people in the future. Those improvements will include easier access, more classroom space and additional lockers allowing for increased public use and expansion of our existing programming.
  • Seward Park Clay Studio Feasibility Study Since the 1960s, Seward Park Clay Studio has been the co-tenant in the historic bathhouse, a SPR facility, in Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Boulevard S, Seattle, WA 98118. The MPCF provides $50,000 for planning and design work for a future rebuild of the Clay Studio, Changing Rooms, Lifeguard and Comfort Station.

“These projects represent SPR’s core values supporting healthy people, environments, and strong communities. I want to thank the Seattle Park District Oversight Committee for dedicating their time to reviewing all the proposals and recommending these projects for a funding match,” said Christopher Williams, Seattle Parks and Recreation Interim Superintendent. “These partnerships are an important investment in our park system that enable us to expand our facilities to reach even more communities.”

Filed Under: Community, Community News, News, Northwest, Uncategorized

Seattle Parks and Recreation announces 2018 Denny Award winners Annual awards recognize outstanding volunteer service

November 21, 2018 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Lhorna Murray, Magnuson Park
Interim Superintendent Christopher Williams

Interim Superintendent Christopher Williams announced the winners of Seattle Parks and Recreation’s 2018 Denny Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Stewardship. The winners are a cross-section of Seattle’s most creative, dedicated and hard-working volunteers who donate precious time and energy to improving Seattle’s parks and recreation programs.

“Choosing award winners is always a difficult task for us,” Williams said. “We are grateful to the many volunteers who contribute to Seattle Parks and Recreation’s mission of supporting healthy people, a healthy environment, and strong communities through a lens of equity.”

In 2017, 36,198 people volunteered for Seattle Parks and Recreation, providing 196,448 hours of service, which is a donation valued by Independent Sector at $30.46 per hour or $5.9 million dollars.

AWARDS:

Healthy People:

Leslie Whitman, Amy Yee Tennis Center

Leslie has volunteered for several Junior Tennis programs over the years, including QuickStart, NetGen and Middle School Tennis. Leslie always has a smile and a warm greeting for the youth she works with. Her enthusiasm for the game is infectious, and the kids pick up on how much she enjoys the sport.  Many young people who never would have tried tennis have been supported and encouraged by Leslie in trying something new.

Healthy Environment:

Sharon Baker, Lincoln Park

For the past 13 years, Sharon Baker, lead forest steward with Friends of Lincoln Park (FLiP), has led volunteers in creating healthy habitats in the park. Sharon has spent countless hours restoring beautiful Lincoln Park forest, benefitting the surrounding community, wildlife and ecosystems. Since she became a master forest steward in 2005, she has been committed to restoring and maintaining much of the park’s extensive forested areas. Sharon creates a warm and welcoming experience for anyone who wishes to join the efforts of FLiP.  Sharon welcomes many youth groups and local school

classes to experience the forested areas of Lincoln Park, and she knows exactly the right spots in the park that will spark their interest and imagination.

Strong Communities:

Timothy Crosley, The Licton Springs Blog

Timothy Crosley created the LoveLicton.com blog to bring together the Licton Springs community, especially around the Aurora Licton Urban Village, Mineral Springs and Licton Springs parks, transit projects, and retail business openings and events. LoveLicton reaches more than 1,000 people per month and hosts 1- 2 events for free per month for the community. The blog provides a connection point across the community to share ideas and concerns. Additionally, Timothy Crosley volunteers on the Licton Springs Community Council board and has recently used his skills as a software developer to redesign their website, making it easier for the community to find information and submit topics for discussion.

Equity Champion:

Lhorna Murray, Magnuson Park

Lhorna has been a primary advocate for residents of Magnuson Park. She activated the community following the fatal shooting of Charleena Lyles by Seattle Police, mobilizing residents into action to advocate for themselves. Lhorna has since worked with the Magnuson Park Advisory Committee, Magnuson Park Community Center Advisory Council, and Sand Point Arts and Cultural Exchange to effect change in the park for residents and visitors.

Superintendent’s Award:

Maisha Barnett, Park & Greenspace Advocate

Maisha has been a key contributor to the development of Powell Barnett and Jimi Hendrix parks, and has been an advocate of open spaces and green spaces throughout central Seattle, including the planned new Waterfront Park. Because of her leadership, millions of dollars have been raised in support of playgrounds and open spaces, and Powell Barnett Park continues to be recognized annually as one of the best playgrounds in the United States.

East Ballard Community Association, Gemenskap Park

Because of the East Ballard Community Association (EBCA), Seattleites have a new park: Gemenskap Park! EBCA had the vision to create green space on 14th Ave. NW between Ballard High School and the Lake Washington Ship Canal since early 2000, and the group officially came together in the fall of 2005 to make the project a reality. EBCA applied for and received Seattle Department of Neighborhood Matching Fund grants for the visioning and planning process, and then received funding from the 2008 Parks and Green Spaces Opportunity Fund, which supports community-initiated projects. Today, because of the dedication of EBCA members, we have a new park that converted two blocks of 14th Ave. NW from existing roadway and parking median to a linear community park, providing green space and green infrastructure that incorporate safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles.

Seattle Parks and Recreation gratefully acknowledges Denny Award sponsors and supporters: Associated Recreation Council, Seattle Park Foundation, and Parker Design House.

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

 Seattle City Light Investigation Reviewed Employee Harassment Complaints

November 21, 2018 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

 General Manager and CEO Debra Smith’s Statement on Independent Investigator’s Report

Investigation Reviewed Employee Harassment Complaints

 Seattle City Light released an outside independent investigator’s report that was initiated in October 2017 after the City learned of potential workplace harassment issues in one of City Light’s divisions. The investigation took considerable time due to the number of individuals who had signed a workplace petition and the need to also talk with and explore new issues that were raised during the process. We are releasing this in the interest of transparency and creating a safe workplace for all.

“Working with Mayor Durkan, we will continue building on the steps taken to strengthen our workplace and support the good work that City Light’s employees do. We can and we will do better. I am committed to making Seattle City Light a great place to work and will continue talking with folks both inside and outside City Light to surface issues and develop collaborative solutions.”

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

#GivingTuesday Community Health Care

November 21, 2018 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Every day, Community Health Care works to improve access to quality health care to our patients in Pierce County. Please join us in to support a national day of generosity, #GivingTuesday, November 27, 2018. It’s a day when you can make a big impact on Community Health Care and more than 45,000 patients that we serve each year.

With your help, we’ll raise funds to provide quality, affordable care for all members of our Pierce County Community.

How can you be a part of it? Here are a few simple ideas:

  • Consider making a gift on #GivingTuesday on our donation page.
  • Help us get the word out on social media, using @commhealth on FaceBook and Instagram and @commhealthWA on Twitter and use the hashtag #GivingTuesday.
  • Take photos showing why you love our organization and post them on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
  • Do something kind for another person.

Early donations are open, so if you’d like to give now, all donations count toward our #GivingTuesday totals!

 

Filed Under: Front Page Slider, Health

“Move Along.” Police removed Byron Ragland from Kirkland yogurt shop

November 21, 2018 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

A protest took place Tuesday morning outside of a Menchie’s frozen yogurt store in Kirkland, where a black court advocate who was supervising a court-ordered visitation was asked to leave by police for being an “unwanted subject.”

Byron Ragland, a 31-year-old military veteran who now works as a court-appointed advocate, arrived at Menchie’s with the mother and child he was supervising. They were there for about 30 minutes before police arrived and asked him to “move along.”

“They asked me to leave,” Ragland told The Seattle Times. “They asked for my ID. They told me the manager had been watching me and wanted me to move along.”

Ragland heeded the officers’ orders, even though he told them he was legally required to be there for the visitation between the mother and her 12-year-old son, according to The Times.

Kirkland police apologize for removing Byron Ragland from yogurt shop

The police report shows that employees had called the store manager and told him that Ragland was making them uncomfortable. The employees said he had been there for a while and had not purchased anything. The report also shows that officers were told Ragland was there working, but that wasn’t enough, Ragland told The Times.

The Kirkland Police Department  issued a statement and apology to Ragland after reviewing the incident.

“Our initial assessment showed that the interaction that occurred did not meet the expectations of our community or the high standards we set for ourselves. As a result, Mr. Ragland and the other individuals with him were left feeling unwelcome in Kirkland.”

Now, civil rights groups are stepping in to highlight the incident. A rally and protest will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday outside of Menchie’s.

Ragland will be joined by the Seattle King County NAACP and members of the Washington State Civil Rights Coalition.

“From Starbucks in Philadelphia to Menchie’s in Kirkland, black people are continuously racially profiled across this country where police are called to further facilitate acts of racism at the expense of African-American men and women,” said Gerald Hankerson, president of the Seattle King County NAACP. “The NAACP is reminded of the days in history where blacks were not allowed to sit at counters nor patronize businesses without the risk of being racially profiled simply because they are black. All it takes is for a single white person to claim fear or intimidation before law enforcement become its advocate and further perpetuate injustice.”

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

You Cant Have Your Cake And Eat It TOO – A recall was issued for four types of Duncan Hines cake mix due to possible salmonella contamination

November 21, 2018 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Duncan Hines cake mix

A recall was issued for four types of Duncan Hines cake mix due to possible salmonella contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration said on November 5.

The recall was issued by Conagra Brands due to “a positive finding of Salmonella in a retail sample of Duncan Hines Classic White cake mix that may be linked to a Salmonella outbreak that is currently being investigated by CDC and FDA,” Conagra said in a statement.

The DNA fingerprint found in that sample of cake mix matches the DNA fingerprint identified by the CDC in five cases of salmonella illness, according to the FDA.

The illnesses were reported in Maryland, Ohio and Wisconsin, the CDC said Wednesday.

Several of the individuals who are sick told health investigators that they consumed cake mix before their symptoms began, according to Conagra.

“Two ill people reported eating cake in the week before their illness began and one reported eating raw cake mix, but brand information was not available,” according to the CDC, which added that it is “working with state health departments and FDA to determine if these ill people ate cake or raw cake mix produced by Duncan Hines.”

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