Pinehurst Pocket Park Work Party
9:30-11:30 am, Saturday, April 8, 2023
Please come on out if you want to help with the annual sprucing up of the PPP! A couple hours of work make a big difference in the appearance of our local park. The pocket park is at the corner of 19th Ave [...]]]>
Pinehurst Pocket Park Work Party
9:30-11:30 am, Saturday, April 8, 2023
Please come on out if you want to help with the annual sprucing up of the PPP! A couple hours of work make a big difference in the appearance of our local park. The pocket park is at the corner of 19th Ave NE & NE 117th St.
We’ll spend some time weeding and then spread fresh bark mulch. Bring your favorite weeding tool and a bucket. A pitchfork and wheelbarrow could also come in handy.
All are welcome, see you there!
Garth Ferber
]]>December 27, we emailed a special Pinehurst Seattle Blog digest containing only one blog post, a poll asking the 299 neighbors on the blog’s email list to comment on the blog post if they wanted the blog to continue operating. To date 15 out of the 299 commented their interest in having the blog [...]]]>
December 27, we emailed a special Pinehurst Seattle Blog digest containing only one blog post, a poll asking the 299 neighbors on the blog’s email list to comment on the blog post if they wanted the blog to continue operating. To date 15 out of the 299 commented their interest in having the blog continue.
If you haven’t responded on that post, and wish to, scroll back to the 12/27/2022 post and comment. But so far, it isn’t looking like there’s much interest.
]]>Zyberschtein’s Deli will take socks now through Feb 19. The hours are 8am – 3pm.
The bin at Victory Heights will be available starting January 29.
Please help us give a nice big bunch of NEW socks to our local service agencies!
[...]]]>Zyberschtein’s Deli will take socks now through Feb 19. The hours are 8am – 3pm.
The bin at Victory Heights will be available starting January 29.
Please help us give a nice big bunch of NEW socks to our local service agencies!
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Below is a map of Seattle with hazards I chose from the layers box at right. It’s interactive, so as you check a box, colors appear on the map, so you know what hazard they are showing.
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Our request to you is to make a comment on this post, telling us:
If you want the blog to continue. If you’re interested in helping to move it to a new server [...]]]>Our request to you is to make a comment on this post, telling us:
Thank you!
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]]>Join Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Public Utilities, and Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group for the third of three virtual workshops on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm to co-create a new park space with community, for the community. Register for the workshop online at lakecityfloodplainpark.com/register
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Join Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Public Utilities, and Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group for the third of three virtual workshops on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm to co-create a new park space with community, for the community. Register for the workshop online at lakecityfloodplainpark.com/register
The creation of a truly inclusive park is only possible if the needs and dreams of our diverse community are represented throughout the entire project. The project team will be listening and incorporating our ideas into the design. All are welcome and encouraged to be involved!
For more information on the project and to provide online feedback at any time, visit lakecityfloodplainpark.com
Project site address: 2318 NE 125th Street, Seattle
]]>For three years, Zylberschtein’s Delicatessen and Bakery has found a welcoming home in Seattle’s beautiful Pinehurst community. Please join in celebrating its third anniversary!
Our Pinehurst neighbor Blue Kettle Books will [...]]]>
For three years, Zylberschtein’s Delicatessen and Bakery has found a welcoming home in Seattle’s beautiful Pinehurst community. Please join in celebrating its third anniversary!
Our Pinehurst neighbor Blue Kettle Books will be on site with their gorgeous, teal bookmobile offering craft activities for kids as well as a curated selection of new books and gifts for all ages, plus readings and book signings from two local children’s book authors.
Plus, Lil Tiger Ice Cream, Hellbent Brewing and local musical Guihereme, Klezmer Music and more!
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Vision Zero Seattle has a goal to end traffic deaths & serious injuries on streets by 2030.
]]>Why Have a Block Watch?
Neighbors working together are the first and best line of defense against crime.
How Does Block Watch Work?
Block Watch requires two basic commitments:
A commitment to be concerned about your neighbor’s property and well-being as well as your own. A [...]]]>Why Have a Block Watch?
Neighbors working together are the first and best line of defense against crime.
How Does Block Watch Work?
Block Watch requires two basic commitments:
Getting Started
Here’s a very short video from SPD explaining why reporting minor crimes, such as car prowls (even if nothing was stolen) is important and useful. https://www.facebook.com/SeattlePolice/videos/675950610393964/?__tn__=%2CO-R
To see all the Ask SPD videos, click on https://www.facebook.com/SeattlePolice and then search for ‘Ask SPD’. You don’t have to have a Facebook account to see the videos.
[...]]]>Here’s a very short video from SPD explaining why reporting minor crimes, such as car prowls (even if nothing was stolen) is important and useful. https://www.facebook.com/SeattlePolice/videos/675950610393964/?__tn__=%2CO-R
To see all the Ask SPD videos, click on https://www.facebook.com/SeattlePolice and then search for ‘Ask SPD’. You don’t have to have a Facebook account to see the videos.
Submit a question here: https://www.seattle.gov/police/askspd
]]>Get involved in a project to improve our Thornton Creek! The project’s King County Waterworks grant is designed to improve the water quality of this site on NE 110th St. The plan is to prevent illegal parking that compacts the soil and to add plants to restore the filtering capacity of the soil.
Get involved in a project to improve our Thornton Creek! The project’s King County Waterworks grant is designed to improve the water quality of this site on NE 110th St. The plan is to prevent illegal parking that compacts the soil and to add plants to restore the filtering capacity of the soil.
See poster below for opportunities, and visit https://www.tcwrestoration.org/ for exact day & time of these events.
]]>When people call or text, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, [...]]]>
When people call or text, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
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The asterisks indicate that they are cooling centers if you need some relief when outside temperatures get too high.
]]>Attend a 130th and 145th Station Area Community Meeting on July 21visit the Get Involved page.
This meeting will go into more detail about the EIS process and alternatives specifically for the 130th and 145th Station Area. For more details about the community meeting,]]>
If your child (or you!) would like to show art in the park, [...]]]>
If your child (or you!) would like to show art in the park, please contact PocketPark@PinehurstSeattle.org.
]]>The creation of a truly inclusive park is only possible if the needs and dreams of our diverse community are represented throughout the entire project. The project team will be listening and incorporating our ideas into the design. All are welcome and encouraged to be involved!
For more information on the project and to provide online feedback at any time, visit lakecityfloodplainpark.com
Project site address: 2318 NE 125th Street, Seattle, WA 98125
]]>Families do their Thursday evening shopping while keeping an eye on children enjoying numerous market activities hosted by community partners. To serve its diverse neighbors, [...]]]>
Families do their Thursday evening shopping while keeping an eye on children enjoying numerous market activities hosted by community partners. To serve its diverse neighbors, the Lake City Farmers Market features unique offerings and seasonal ingredients grown and prepared by local farms and food artisans.
More info is here.
]]>North Precinct Advisory Council’s May 4 meeting: Captain Grossman says crime in the NP is up 14% over last year. Violent crime up 36%; shots fired up 97%; property crime up 12%; burglary down 7%; motor vehicle theft up 59%. The precinct is still short on staff and can’t handle 911 calls in a [...]]]>
North Precinct Advisory Council’s May 4 meeting: Captain Grossman says crime in the NP is up 14% over last year. Violent crime up 36%; shots fired up 97%; property crime up 12%; burglary down 7%; motor vehicle theft up 59%. The precinct is still short on staff and can’t handle 911 calls in a timely manner.
The guest speaker was Henry Liu, SPD Community Outreach Coordinator.
Read all the minutes here.
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]]>– This is a FREE event, but they will be collecting donations for Broadview Thomson’s Food Pantry. If you would like to donate, please bring non-perishable items. Monetary donations accepted. All documents will be shredded on-site.- Items will be recycled with certified processors in the Northwest and not shipped overseas.
FloodFactor.com is a tool for learning about flood risk where you live. The way risk is determined is somewhat different than now FEMA does it, but the website explains the differences. Like some other apps, FloodFactor calls our neighborhood that’s west of 15th Ave NE Pinehurst and the part that’s east of 15th Ave [...]]]>
FloodFactor.com is a tool for learning about flood risk where you live. The way risk is determined is somewhat different than now FEMA does it, but the website explains the differences. Like some other apps, FloodFactor calls our neighborhood that’s west of 15th Ave NE Pinehurst and the part that’s east of 15th Ave NE Victory Heights. You can type in the address of your residence to pinpoint the analysis. Here is sample information about Pinehurst:
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If your child (or you!) would like to show art in the [...]]]>
If your child (or you!) would like to show art in the park, contact PocketPark@PinehurstSeattle.org.
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[...]]]>More info here: https://seattlefarmersmarkets.org/lcfm
]]>We’re probably getting one set at the Atrium strip mall on 15th (where Zylberschein’s Deli is). If you have any ideas for where a second set could be placed, please email us at info@PinehurstSeattle.org.
Here’s what they look like. They’d get picked up regularly by the company that already picks up garbage.
]]>Here is a recording of the presentation made at the first of 3 public workshops on the Lake City Floodplain Park, that plot of land north of NE 125th St and about 23rd Ave NE. The other workshops’ recordings will be on this page, too.
https://www.lakecityfloodplainpark.com/materials
The presentation describes the site assessment findings: geography, [...]]]>
Here is a recording of the presentation made at the first of 3 public workshops on the Lake City Floodplain Park, that plot of land north of NE 125th St and about 23rd Ave NE. The other workshops’ recordings will be on this page, too.
https://www.lakecityfloodplainpark.com/materials
The presentation describes the site assessment findings: geography, vegetation, creek, etc.
]]>March’s guest speaker was Anne Bettesworth, Deputy Director of SPD’s Office of Police Accountability. She explained what OPA does and how to make a complaint about an officer.
North Precinct’s liaison to the City Attorney’s Office explained how to deal with squatters in vacant homes.
Precinct captain cited some good news and bad news [...]]]>
March’s guest speaker was Anne Bettesworth, Deputy Director of SPD’s Office of Police Accountability. She explained what OPA does and how to make a complaint about an officer.
North Precinct’s liaison to the City Attorney’s Office explained how to deal with squatters in vacant homes.
Precinct captain cited some good news and bad news year-to-date crime statistics compared to last year: North precinct overall crime is down 29%, whereas the city as a whole is up 15%. Burglary is down 34% and larceny theft is down 42% in our precinct. But robbery is up 51%, with some marijuana stores getting robbed by more than one armed person descending on them; aggravated assault is up 25%; motor vehicle theft is up 47%.
Read the minutes for much more information here,
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If your child (or you!) would like to show art in the park, contact PocketPark@PinehurstSeattle.org.
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From the King County dashboard – https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/data.aspx
Our zip code, 98125 (population ~43,000) has had, through Friday February 25, 2022:
5491 confirmed cases
188 hospitalizations
57 deaths
From King County data for the omicron surge (since December 2021) at https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/data/vaccination-outcomes.aspx, here is some KC data (not 98125) –
People who are not fully vaccinated [...]]]>
From the King County dashboard – https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/data.aspx
Our zip code, 98125 (population ~43,000) has had, through Friday February 25, 2022:
5491 confirmed cases
188 hospitalizations
57 deaths
From King County data for the omicron surge (since December 2021) at https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/data/vaccination-outcomes.aspx, here is some KC data (not 98125) –
People who are not fully vaccinated (boosted) have been:
2. 7 times more likely to test positive
25 times more likely to be hospitalized
36 times more likely to die from covid-19
From https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/data/key-indicators.aspx
King County still has what is considered a high transmission rate.
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]]>North Precinct Captain Kevin Grossman reports that staffing in the precinct is getting a little better, but is still far below sufficient to [...]]]>
North Precinct Captain Kevin Grossman reports that staffing in the precinct is getting a little better, but is still far below sufficient to handle the 911 call load. They routinely see 30-40 911 calls holding, with wait times for non-priority calls (such as burglaries that already happened) that could be 6 hours or more. He looks forward to the city developing alternative resources for calls that don’t require police, but until they are ramped up, SPD still responds.
Read all the minutes here.
As an aside, to review how police service in the north precinct has changed over the last few years, consider this:
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The process to recruit our precinct’s crime prevention coordinator had to start over since there [...]]]>
The process to recruit our precinct’s crime prevention coordinator had to start over since there was such a backlog in the background check unit that the candidate took another job after several months of waiting. Read the minutes below for more info.
In 2021, crime in Seattle rose 7% from the prior year, but in North Precinct it was down 8% from 2020. On social media I see many people say they don’t bother to report burglaries since SPD takes so long to show up, or doesn’t have the staff to investigate them. Read the minutes below to see why it’s so important to us, in our neighborhood, to to provide accurate crime reporting to the police. And there are more crime stats in the minutes.
Read the minutes here.
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After two years of decline, in June 2020 auto thefts began to rise by 13% across the United States. Statisticians don’t expect this trend to have reversed in 2021. The jump in thefts of car parts was even greater over the last year — especially catalytic converters (PEMCO’s seen a 2,156% [...]]]>
After two years of decline, in June 2020 auto thefts began to rise by 13% across the United States. Statisticians don’t expect this trend to have reversed in 2021. The jump in thefts of car parts was even greater over the last year — especially catalytic converters (PEMCO’s seen a 2,156% increase in catalytic converter claims in the past year alone).
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) points to the pandemic and economic downturn as key factors. While PEMCO claims data doesn’t provide further insight into why theft rates are rising locally, the data does offer clues to help reduce the risk of becoming a victim.
1. Don’t be a “puffer.” It may be tempting to go back inside the house as you warm up your car in the driveway on cold mornings. Unfortunately, teams of thieves often cruise neighborhoods looking for telltale plumes of steam coming from tailpipes – and in seconds, can steal your car. In addition, it’s illegal to leave a running vehicle unattended in Washington.
2. Park inside a locked garage. If you have a garage and use it for storage and park elsewhere, it’s worth reconsidering and clearing a space in the garage big enough for your car.
3. Take keys and fobs out of your car and lock up. Whether your ignition is keyed or keyless, leaving your keys and fob in the car makes it extremely easy to steal. (The NICB reports that thefts of cars with the keys left inside have jumped by more than 50% since keyless ignition has become standard.)
4. Park in well-lighted, busy areas. Potential witnesses and visibility make your car less attractive to potential thieves. Looking for and parking near security cameras also helps deter theft.
5. Clean out your car. Almost anything left in a vehicle can become a target for the curious or thieves. Make your car a non-target. Don’t leave coats piled in the back, packages on the seat or spare change in the console. A thief who breaks in to get those may end up taking the whole car.
6. Take your garage-door opener, registration and proof of insurance out of your car. Keeping your garage-door opener, registration and proof of insurance separate from your car won’t stop thieves from stealing your car, but it will keep them from learning your home address – printed on the registration and proof of insurance – and then using your garage door opener to gain entry to your house. The law requires only that you have them with you when you drive.
7. Use a steering wheel lock. Products like The Club can be defeated by persistent thieves, but they require time, tools, and effort, all of which are not appealing to thieves. Steering wheel locks may encourage them to pass by your car in favor of an easier target.
8. Add a GPS tracker to your car that connects to your smartphone. It can lead the police to your car if it’s stolen. The quicker police get your car back, the lower the chance it will get stripped for parts or used to commit another crime. Never try to recover the car yourself, though, because an encounter with the thief could put you at risk for serious physical harm.
9. Activate manufacturer-based subscription services. Programs like General Motors’ OnStar or Toyota Connected Car Services can help you locate your car geographically. They may also allow you to lock or disable your car remotely to prevent thieves from taking them farther. Check in with your car manufacturer to see what options are available for your car.
10. Consider shields and VIN engraving for catalytic converters. The presence of an aftermarket shield or engraved VIN encourages thieves to leave your catalytic converters alone. Shields take time to remove. VINs make converters harder to sell. It may also be possible to adjust your car alarm to sense vibrations caused by sawing.
1. Report the crime to the police. If you see the theft happening, call 9-1-1. If not, you can use a non-emergency phone number or report the theft online. Keep a copy of your crime report – particularly the number – so you have it for your insurance claim.
2. If you subscribe to a manufacturer-based subscription service like OnStar, notify the service immediately so they can work with the police in finding your car.
3. Report the theft to your insurance company.
]]>If your child (or you!) would like to show art in the park, please contact PocketPark@PinehurstSeattle.org.
]]>3278 pairs of socks,
10 stocking caps,
6 pairs of gloves,
3 ball caps, and
2 sweatshirts
for the SPD Community Service Officer sock drive!
Thanks to Zylberschtein’s Deli for being a collection point, and for those who donated at our Puppyhurst [...]]]>
3278 pairs of socks,
10 stocking caps,
6 pairs of gloves,
3 ball caps, and
2 sweatshirts
for the SPD Community Service Officer sock drive!
Thanks to Zylberschtein’s Deli for being a collection point, and for those who donated at our Puppyhurst Doggo and Kiddo Parade on Halloween.
]]>Pinehurst is partnering to collect socks for people in need. New socks and socks of all sizes are appreciated. New winter hats would be welcome, too, and gloves. Let’s do this!
The socks will be distributed to several service organizations to give out, and will also be handed out by SPD’s Community Service Officers [...]]]>Pinehurst is partnering to collect socks for people in need. New socks and socks of all sizes are appreciated. New winter hats would be welcome, too, and gloves. Let’s do this!
Guess what’s not sitting on a cargo ship waiting months to be unloaded? Our crafters have been working hard to bring you these hand made goods right in the neighborhood!
Below are the craft offerings at each o f the three locations of the upcoming outdoor craft fair, Nov 13, 11-3 pm. Rain or [...]]]>
Guess what’s not sitting on a cargo ship waiting months to be unloaded? Our crafters have been working hard to bring you these hand made goods right in the neighborhood!
Below are the craft offerings at each o f the three locations of the upcoming outdoor craft fair, Nov 13, 11-3 pm. Rain or shine! Practice Covid safety protocols, please.
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The topic at November’s North Precinct Advisory Council Meeting was current responses in Seattle to mental health crisis calls. The speaker was Nicole Macri, Deputy Director for strategy, Downtown Emergency Services Center (DESC), who is also 43rd District Representative in the WA Legislature.
She explained how DESC and SPD interact. She highlighted the inadequate [...]]]>
The topic at November’s North Precinct Advisory Council Meeting was current responses in Seattle to mental health crisis calls. The speaker was Nicole Macri, Deputy Director for strategy, Downtown Emergency Services Center (DESC), who is also 43rd District Representative in the WA Legislature.
She explained how DESC and SPD interact. She highlighted the inadequate local behavioral health resources and supportive housing. And she explained why SPD officers are currently often reluctant to go on crisis calls due to lack of clarity about use of force in some of the state laws passed this summer.
See the minutes for full details: Minutes
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If your child (or you!) would like to show art in the park, contact PocketPark@PinehurstSeattle.org.
]]>Pinehurst Neighborhood Fall Craft Fair
Saturday, November 13, 11 am – 3 pm
Covid safety protocols will be in place.
There will be 30 crafters, 10 in each of three outdoor locations that are walking distance [...]]]>
Pinehurst Neighborhood Fall Craft Fair
Saturday, November 13, 11 am – 3 pm
Covid safety protocols will be in place.
There will be 30 crafters, 10 in each of three outdoor locations that are walking distance from each other. The locations are:
Here’s a map:
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We are collecting new socks in a bin at the Pocket Pocket [...]]]>
We are collecting new socks in a bin at the Pocket Pocket park, where the parade begins, if you wish to continue. See the prior blog post for details.
The parade starts at 11 am Sunday, we hope to see you there!
]]>The special topic at the NPAC meeting this month was an update on Seattle’s Consent Decree with U.S. Department of Justice. Monisha Harrell, Deputy Monitor, was guest speaker. We’re in our 10th year of being monitored while implementing improvements in SPD policies and procedures after complaints were made to DOJ about excessive use of [...]]]>
The special topic at the NPAC meeting this month was an update on Seattle’s Consent Decree with U.S. Department of Justice. Monisha Harrell, Deputy Monitor, was guest speaker. We’re in our 10th year of being monitored while implementing improvements in SPD policies and procedures after complaints were made to DOJ about excessive use of force.
In 2012 Seattle was deemed to be in compliance and moved into a 2 year sustainment phase, but then fell out of compliance over a SPOG (police union) action that compromised accountability. Current negotiations for the new SPOG contract are being watched closely. And the monitors are very concerned about what defunding the police might mean for Seattle’s ability to stay in compliance with the decree.
The City Attorney’s Office and King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office representatives were asked to explain how some felony charges can be refiled as misdemeanor charges. This is relevant due to some policy stances of the candidates running for City Attorney. See the minutes.
Captan Stampfl talked about catalytic converter thefts and encampments, among other things.
See all the minutes here.
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Take a stroll to the pocket park at NE 117th St & 19th Ave NE to see it in the kiosk.
If your child (or you!) would like to show art in the park, contact PocketPark@PinehurstSeattle.org.
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Storage
As a firearm owner, is it their responsibility to ensure that guns in their home are always stored where they are inaccessible to children or other unauthorized persons. Never leave a firearm in your vehicle unattended and always store firearms safety in your home. Safe storage is employing precautions and multiple safeguards that provide an additional barrier against unauthorized use. Guidelines for safe storage include: unloaded firearms should be stored in a locked cabinet, safe, gun vault or storage case, gun locking devices render firearms inoperable, if firearms are disassembled- parts should be securely stored in separate locations, ammunition should be stored in a locked location separate from firearms and thoroughly double check firearms to confirm they are unloaded anytime they are removed from storage. The choice to keep a firearm in your home for sporting purposes, a collection or for self-protection is a serious responsibility. Gun owners must be committed to obtaining the appropriate training and have a clear understanding of safe handling and storage rules to achieve the intended personal safety benefits. SPD provides free firearm cable locks to assist with safe storage! Reach out to Jennifer directly if you are interested in this offer! Contact info is at bottom.
Safe Handling
The next general topic under firearm safety is safe handling. It is often said that there are four cardinal rules of firearm handling. These four rules are: (1) always treat every firearm as though it is loaded, (2) always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, (3) keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot, and (4) always be sure of your target and what is in front of it and behind it (when safely shooting at a range). Nearly all firearm accidents in the home can be prevented simply by always handling firearms using these four rules and by making sure that guns are kept unloaded and locked up, with ammunition secured in a separate location.
Record Keeping/Reporting
A few other important things to remember about firearms involve record keeping and immediate reporting. When a firearm is purchased, it is crucial that the new owner records the serial number(s) and keeps these records in a safe place. In the unfortunate situation that your firearm is lost or stolen, it is absolutely imperative that you report this to the police immediately by calling 911! When reporting, be sure to state where the firearm was lost/stolen, when this happened, what type of firearm it is and provide law enforcement with the serial number(s).
What to Do If You – Hear Gunshots or Find an Unattended Firearm
It is important to quickly be able to distinguish gunfire from other less lethal sounds. The faster you can identify the sound, the faster you can respond. If you hear gunshots- stay calm, get to a safe place, immediately call 911 and provide the call-taker with as much information as possible. If you find a firearm- call 911 immediately and inform them you found an unattended firearm, DO NOT TOUCH the firearm and wait with the firearm until police arrive. Please remember to follow all instructions given to you by the call-taker and the responding police officers.
Jennifer’s contact information:
Email address: Jennifer.Danner@seattle.gov
Desk phone number: (206) 256-6820
Cell phone number: (206) 471-2849
]]>So far, 9 students and one staff are in the database in our Northeast area:
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So far, 9 students and one staff are in the database in our Northeast area:
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https://www.spl.org/hours-and-locations
Librarians are noticing that library usage is less than before the pandemic; don’t be [...]]]>
https://www.spl.org/hours-and-locations
Librarians are noticing that library usage is less than before the pandemic; don’t be shy!
Masks and social distancing are required, but most things are open. You can browse the book stacks, do self-check-out, and use the computers. Books and DVDs will be automatically renewed. The parking garage is open during open hours.
You may make 10 free black and white pages printed or photocopies per week.
Meeting and study rooms are still closed, and in-person programming is on hold until the end of 2021 for health & safety reasons.
This year the Lake City Library bought around 8,000 books that were distributed to teens in our neighborhood.
Expanded digital resources during the pandemic include:
https://www.spl.org/books-and-media/digital-resources
Kanopy and Hoopla streaming resources are popular.
‘Your next five books’, and ‘your next skill’ are helpful resources, too.
https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/learning/student-success/virtual-tutoring
Digital service for students: Tutor.com from 2pm-10pm for free live help with tutors for kids of all ages and teens.
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Crime stat-wise, citywide crime is up 6% year-to-date compared to last year year-to-date, but only up 3% [...]]]>
Crime stat-wise, citywide crime is up 6% year-to-date compared to last year year-to-date, but only up 3% in our precinct. Car theft is down 8%, but there are still many car thefts.
The Q&A part of the meeting revealed great citizen frustration with current crime and disturbing/disruptive behavior in the city. Captain Stampfl explained what SPD can and cannot do, given City Council’s changes to how it functions, the transfer of some functions to social services, and the loss of about 300 officers. He is sympathetic to complaints about the level of crime, frustrated with how things are, and also in agreement that eliminating racism from SPD is important.
His advice for what we can do – 1) vote for city leaders you think will best solve our problems; 2) keep calling 911 even if you are cynical about response, because the reports are put in a database that helps SPD allocate scarce resources; 3) join with your neighbors and create a large voice to tell current city leaders that the current situation is unacceptable. Also, of course, we as individuals can write or call our representatives.
Here are the minutes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_-QxGd5FiCjifi8gI5QhcjevmvwpUMPFz2WILJQ1u4E/edit?usp=sharing
]]>There are still many more white people living here, to an extent due to systemic racism and its legacy. For instance, a [...]]]>
There are still many more white people living here, to an extent due to systemic racism and its legacy. For instance, a real estate plat containing more than 400 properties in the southeast corner of Pinehurst actually had a covenant that said, “Said tract shall not be sold, leased, or rented to any person or persons other than of Caucasian race nor shall any person or persons other than of Caucasian race use or occupy said tract.” Olympic Hills had a similar restrictive covenant. The 1968 Fair Housing Act voided these kinds of covenants, but you can still see them on the original plat documents. Here’s a map of tracts that had restrictive covenants: http://depts.washington.edu/civilr/covenants_map.htm. Not all the plats in 98125 had such covenants, but many real estate agents would steer people of color away from these white areas in north Seattle.
The chart below, showing percent change of different demographics, indicates progress is being made in overcoming both social and legal impediments in real estate in our neighborhood.
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