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Seattle's small business owners come together to eliminate wealth gap
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On Dec. 11, African Community Housing and Development (ACHD) hosted the highly anticipated Generational Wealth Small Business Conference at the Ethiopian Community Center in Seattle. This event marked ACHD's largest gathering to date, building on past small business initiatives led by Abokor Isaak, Senior Manager of Small Business Support and ACHD.
The conference attracted over sixty small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, serving as a critical moment for both Seattle's small business community and ACHD. ACHD's mission focuses on uplifting the African Diaspora, Black, immigrant, and refugee communities in King County. Under the leadership of CEO Hamdi Abdulle and Vice President Bilan Aden, the nonprofit organization empowered small businesses in Seattle by providing practical insights through guest speakers, open discussions, and networking opportunities. The theme of the conference, "Generational Wealth," highlighted the significance of building assets that can be passed down through generations, a concept especially relevant in Seattle, where wealth disparities are closely tied to
racial stratification.
The event was supported by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, which helped fund the gathering through the Generational Wealth Initiative. By fostering an environment where BIPOC individuals, immigrants, and refugees can access essential resources, networking opportunities, and support, ACHD aims to combat economic injustice and promote longterm prosperity.
Many of the micro-businesses represented at the conference are managed by BIPOC and immigrant communities. A common challenge identified by speakers and attendees is the duplication of businesses that require similar resources. While building a small business can feel empowering, the financial disparities rooted in racial discrimination and ethnocentrism create a scarcity of resources. This scarcity perpetuates the wealth gap. In addition, as several participants of the Generational Wealth Conference noted, there is a sense of distrust between communities, making collaboration difficult. Small business owners and entrepreneurs often hesitate to work together, further hindering progress.
"We've identified that many of our community businesses are
micro-businesses and need more tailored support," said Zzaj Collins, Director of Philanthropy & Economic Development at ACHD. "This conference is designed to bring people together to focus on the specialized needs we've identified in our community. Many micro-business owners don't have the time to step away and strategize, so we're creating a space for them to do just that."
The conference aimed not only to discuss the dream of generational wealth but also to offer essential advice for small businesses to thrive. Most of the attendees were from BIPOC communities or were immigrants themselves. Sitting around round tables that filled the auditorium, about half of the attendees were small business owners, with the rest being prospective entrepreneurs. Some shared their challenges, from navigating the complexity of starting a small business to dealing with the issue of duplicate organizations in their respective industries.
Diana, a Latina and first-generation American researcher, expressed her hesitation about starting her business. She's considering importing coffee from Mexico, an aspiration she and her
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Seattle City Council considers permanent crowd management measures
The Seattle City Council is working to end the federal government’s surveillance of the police department by passing crowd control measures.
A new proposed bill would help the Seattle Police Department [SPD] be in full compliance with a preliminary injunction regarding the department’s crowd control measures.
This stems from a 2012 court order that was sought by the U.S. Department of Justice following an investigation into the police department’s policies and practices at the time.
Last year, a federal judge determined that SPD has significantly complied with directives governing useof-force, investigative stops, and crisis-intervention decisions by officers over the past decade.
However, the judge did not completely resolve the court order, stating that SPD must still develop new crowd management policies that have to be approved by the court and an independent monitor.
The city council did attempt to address crowd control four years ago. In June 2020, the city council passed Ordinance 126102, which completely banned the use of all less lethal weapons. However, the U.S. District Court prohibited the ordinance from going into effect.
While the ordinance still remains in the Seattle municipal code, it has no legal enforceability.
The latest proposed Council Bill 120916 does not incorporate SPD’s current interim crowd management policy, which commanders use as guidance to determine when less lethal weapons can be used against violent individuals within a crowd or when they can be used to disperse a crowd itself. Instead, it establishes restrictions on when available crowd-control technologies can be used.
According to Seattle Deputy Mayor Tim Burgess, these restrictions are more substantial than what is required under state law.
The ordinance restricts the use of less-lethal tools in order to allow incident commanders to have the ability to respond to serious incidents.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Office has stated a strong preference against codified bans of less lethal weapons or legislatively mandated use conditions.
One detail that alerted councilmembers was the proposed use of blast balls, which generates a loud noise and bright light.
In the case of a crowd escalating to a riot, reasonable force will be considered. Any use of blast balls at this stage for crowd dispersal would be thrown away from people in order to create a buffer between the crowd and police officers.
Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore spoke in
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Maritime Blue and Port of Seattle sign MOU
The Port of Seattle and Washington Maritime Blue are renewing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), continuing their long-standing collaboration on maritime innovation and environmental stewardship. Building on years of successful partnership, this renewed MOU will further enhance the development of the Maritime Innovation Center, reinforcing Washington's position as a leader in maritime innovation and sustainability.
The MOU was authorized by the Port Commission on November 19, establishing a framework for cooperation in areas such as decarbonization, ocean renewable energy, sustainable fishing, and marine conservation.
“This renewed partnership underscores our shared commitment to advancing the Blue Economy,” said Joshua Berger, CEO of Maritime Blue. “By combining our strengths, we can drive innovation that fuels economic growth, safeguards the health of our marine ecosystems, and empowers communities.”
Another initiative under this collaboration, Quiet Sound, includes the installation of hydrophones, which will monitor underwater noise levels and support efforts to protect the endangered Southern Resident killer whales. By detecting and recording underwater sounds, these hydrophones will provide critical data that inform mitigation strategies for marine life affected by commercial vessel noise.
The MOU outlines several strategic initiatives, including the launch of the Maritime Innovation Center at Fishermen's Terminal, which will serve as a hub for emerging maritime companies. The Center aims to facilitate collaboration and support startups focused on the Blue Economy and ocean-based climate solutions.
“This agreement marks an exciting new chapter for the Port of Seattle as we strive to be the greenest port in North America,” said Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck.
“Together with Maritime Blue, we will explore new opportunities in sustainable maritime practices that benefit our economy and environment.”
The partnership also highlights the importance of community engagement and the role of diverse stakeholders in driving positive change. Through joint efforts, including the Youth Maritime Career Launch Program Maritime Blue and the Port of Seattle will work to cultivate a thriving maritime ecosystem that emphasizes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Maritime Blue is a strategic alliance propelling the Pacific Northwest toward global leadership in ocean- based innovation. We foster collaboration among industry, government, academia, communities, and investors to create sustainable maritime and ocean industries. We empower our region to thrive in the Blue Economy by accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship, centering equity, addressing climate change, restoring marine ecosystems, and building a diverse workforce.
Strategic focus areas include maritime decarbonization, renewable ocean energy, sustainable fisheries and seafood, healthy ocean ecosystems, and digital solutions.
Young Child Academy opening second location in South Lake Union
Young Child Academy, an early childhood development program previously located for over 20 years in Lower Queen Anne, is opening a new location in South Lake Union. When their building in Queen Anne was sold in 2022, they relocated to Greenwood after being unable to find another suitable location in the Queen Anne area. They are officially opening on Jan. 6 and are excited to be a part of the vibrant Queen Anne/South Lake Union community again. Young Child Academy enrolls students ranging in ages from Infant (5 months+) to Pre-Kindergarten (5 years).
Young Child Academy aims to promote learning by providing a developmentally appropriate program that balances play with structured learning opportunities. Emergent literacy is nurtured through a language-rich curriculum that uses quality literature to engage learners and encourage phonological awareness. Involving students in dance, drama, music, and art has a positive impact on brain development. Therefore, YCA incorporates daily arts-based activities to cultivate student creativity, while developing an awareness and appreciation for the visual and performing arts. Daily foreign language and culture classes expose our students to new opportunities and skills at a time when they are most receptive. They are currently open for
enrollment and have immediate openings in the Infant and Toddler classrooms. Their new location, 214 Minor Ave N, Seattle WA 98109, is conveniently situated near many large employers in the South Lake Union area. Hours of
operation are from 7:00 am to 5:45 pm. They provide virtual tours as well as in-person tours of the new facility. Visit, youngchildacademy. com or email them at info@ youngchildacademy.com for more information.
Apply to be a 2025 writers’ room resident at the Central Library by Jan. 17
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Writers interested in becoming a 2025 resident at Seattle’s iconic Central Library should apply by Jan. 17.
Each year, the Library chooses writers to participate in the Library’s Eulalie and Carlo Scandiuzzi Writers' Room Residency program. Residents receive access during open hours to the Writers’ Room, a space on Level 9 of the Central Library, to work on their projects and to access Library resources.
The residency is intended to help individual writers with their projects while fostering a supportive writing community. In 2024, the program hosted 40 residents writing in a variety of fields and genres, including memoir, fiction, middle grade fiction, poetry and plays.
The 2024 residents noted many benefits of using the Writers’ Room, from having a dedicated writing
space in a beautiful setting overlooking downtown Seattle, to the proximity to reference librarians, Special Collections, and other Library resources.
Apply to be a 2025 Writers’ Room cohort resident by filling out an online form on our website by Jan. 17. There is no fee to apply. Residents commit to using the space several days per month.
The Library looks for applicants who:
■ are currently pursuing a defined writing project;
■ plan to use collections, reference and research assistance, and/or other resources available at the Central Library in support of their work;
■ connect with the goals of the residency to build a supportive writing community;
■ and can benefit from access to the Writers’ Room specifically with any challenges they face with working on their writing project.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
My name is Talia Renswick, and I am a resident of Queen Anne. I am writing to express my growing concern about the environmental impact of transportation in our community. As a Christian, I believe we are called to be stewards of God's creation. The heavy reliance on cars in our community feels at odds with this responsibility. To create a healthier, more sustainable Queen Anne, I urge the committee to consider actions that promote alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles. These could include:
■ Increased support for public transportation: Expanding bus routes and frequency, and advocating for more reliable and affordable options would make public transit a more attractive choice for residents. This would not only reduce our carbon footprint but also improve air quality, leading to better respiratory health for everyone.
■ Improved biking infrastructure: Creating safe and connected bike lanes throughout Queen Anne would encourage more people to choose cycling for their daily commute and errands. This promotes physical
activity and reduces traffic congestion, making our streets safer and more pleasant for everyone.
■ Pedestrian-friendly streets: Prioritizing walkability through wider sidewalks, crosswalks that prioritize pedestrian safety, and traffic calming measures would make walking a safer and more pleasant experience. This fosters a greater sense of community, encourages local businesses to thrive, and makes Queen Anne a more attractive place to live, work, and visit.
I believe that by taking these steps, we can create a community that is not only environmentally responsible but also healthier, happier, and more prosperous for all.
I urge you to make these sustainable transportation initiatives a top priority for our community. Thank you for your service and dedication to making Queen Anne a wonderful place to live. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss these ideas further and explore ways to collaborate on making Queen Anne a more environmentally responsible and thriving place for all.
Talia Renswick
Magnolia Chorale performs Fauré’s celebrated choral works to full houses
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Magnolia Chorale’s holiday concerts on Dec. 14-15 celebrated the timeless beauty of Gabriel Fauré, a pivotal French composer whose work bridged the Romantic and modern eras. The Chorale first enchanted full houses with traditional French carols, in a
festive nod to the holiday season.
Thereafter, Artistic Director Joseph To expertly guided the Chorale on a journey through Fauré’s masterpieces.
The musically complex work, “Les Djinns”, told the story of a raging tempest overtaking the community … reminding Seattleites of the bomb cyclone that commenced
the holiday season. The concert then turned to the complexities of youthful love, with “Madrigal” and “Pavane”. A select group of singers delighted the audience with “Cantique de Jean Racine”, one of Fauré’s earliest compositions. The concert concluded with Requiem, the most beloved of Fauré’s works. Accompanied by talented soloists
Harborview hospital tax
to help
with near $900M project budget gap
By Spencer Pauley
The Center Square
A recently-approved tax levy will solely fund King County’s publicly owned hospital, which is already facing significant budget issues.
The King County Council approved a property tax of 10 cents per $1,000 of assessed value to fund Harborview Medical Center’s operations, maintenance and capital expansion. That is more than King County Executive Dow Constantine’s original levy proposal with a rate of 8.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value.
The recently-approved levy will cost the average King County homeowner about $85 per year and is expected to generate $87 million per year.
The Harborview Medical Center is located in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood and contains 540 beds. King County owns the facility, but the University of Washington Medicine controls operations.
The hospital serves a vital role in the region as it is the only Level 1 trauma center in the state of Washington.
According to the county, the facility serves trauma patients from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Washington.
In November 2020, King County voters approved issuing up to $1.74 billion in phased bond funding over 20 years for health and safety improvements at the Harborview Medical Center campus. However, costs continued to outweigh revenue for
the project.
A cost study from the Vanir team in early 2023 identified an estimated $900 million gap between anticipated revenues and the updated cost of the Harborview Bond Program. That funding gap was updated from $900 million to $888 million in March 2023.
“The county is reviewing cost estimates for projects not funded within last year’s revised scope and is currently in the planning process,” King County Executive Press Secretary Amy Enbysk told The Center Square in an email.
“Revenue generated from the county hospital levy could help fund these projects and/or higher than anticipated project costs.”
The Center Square previously reported on Constantine’s original proposal aiming to preserve access to clinical public health services by tying them to Harborview Medical Center. The generated revenue would have sent $25 million to public health clinics across King County and eliminate the need for them to be covered by the county’s general fund.
However, the legislation does not mention funding for the public health clinics. Harborview officials expressed concern over the original bill and previously told The Center Square that it would divert funding intended for Harborview to public health clinics.
The levy was approved by the King County Council on Dec. 10. King County Councilmembers Reagan Dunn, Pete von Reichbauer and Dave Upthegrove voted in opposition of the tax.
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and professional instrumentalists, Fauré’s Requiem was a celebration of life. When the piece ended, there was a moment of reverent introspection followed by a standing ovation.
The range of music presented by the Chorale in its latest concerts represents the emotional depth of the human experience, including
parents have nurtured for years. However, she found the path toward creating a business unclear, especially knowing that most of the responsibilities would likely fall on her shoulders.
"As a first-gen, you don't have the resources or connections," she said. "Events like this are so helpful for those who don't know where to start. I can see I'm not the only one here facing these issues, and I hope to connect and network."
Competing with larger corporations is a common challenge for small businesses. This pressure requires additional effort from owners and employees to stay afloat, but many small business owners, particularly those from immigrant communities, thrive by leveraging their unique cultural perspectives, innovative strategies, and a global approach to business practices. Small businesses are the heartbeat of American communities, especially within immigrant populations, who contribute significantly to the economy by establishing organizations that serve underserved populations.
A central theme of the conference was the need for greater collaboration. Collins stressed the importance of pooling resources and creating supportive systems within communities. "Culture should be a point of connection, not a barrier," she said. However, many attendees acknowledged that mistrust and competition between businesses within the same communities often prevent collaboration.
"The major issue we face as a community is the lack of sharing knowledge, communicating, and networking," said one business owner. "There's a lack of trust between cultures, even within the same community. We need to educate ourselves and understand that we can work together and not fear being taken advantage of. We must come together and collaborate."
"We must learn to not view tension negatively," Collins said. "Tension means we're fighting for cultural collaboration. We as a community must learn how to endure without
perseverance through adversity, love, loss, and hope. Interested singers are invited to join the Chorale for the next semester that starts in January. Rehearsals begin Sunday, Jan. 26. There’s no audition, just a brief voice placement session. Go to www. magnoliachorale.org for details on how to sign up.
throwing the big picture away. We need to have events like these to talk and educate each other. We have to know the needs and learn what the real issues are."
The conference featured a powerful moment when participants shared their names and business stories. For many business owners, this was an opportunity to step into the spotlight and connect with others. The power of community is undeniable, and networking at events like this can be a crucial turning point for small business owners.
"I am searching for my story," said Tamrat, a self-employed podcaster and former CEO, who shared his story with attendees. "The art of narrating is distorted right now because of AI. I seek to create organic stories and share organic voices using the talents that I have."
Tamrat highlighted the importance of events like this one in helping individuals find their voice, connect with others, and build self-assurance.
"It's so easy to feel isolated," said Anthony, another attendee who works as a general contractor.
"A sense of community is super important, especially with the political backdrop that highlights our differences. The country feels so divided, but this event shows our ability as individuals to come together and collaborate."
Seattle's economy, while on the rise, does not necessarily include small business owners, particularly those from BIPOC or immigrant communities. The Generational Wealth Small Business Conference underscored how these community members are acutely aware of the challenges they face and how access to financial stability and opportunity is inhibited due to systemic issues in American society.
As the nation experiences a rise in class consciousness, events like this are more crucial than ever in empowering individuals to succeed both professionally and personally. It's time to educate, to build trust with community members, and to understand the realities of class division.
Only then can we take meaningful action toward eliminating these disparities, ensuring that future generations have the opportunity to live equitably.
Magnolia Chorale, directed by Joseph To, performs works of Gabriel Fauré in concert Dec. 14.
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Bipartisan bill seeks $100 million for Washington law enforcement hiring
By Carleen Johnson The Center Square
The new Republican leader on the state Senate’s Law & Justice Committee has pre-filed a bipartisan bill to dramatically increase the number of lawenforcement officers in Washington communities.
“Crime is a growing problem in our state,” said Jeff Holy, R-Cheney, in a press release emailed to The Center Square.
“Washington ranks among the worst states in several categories, including murders, auto theft and retail theft. A key reason is that we also rank 51st nationally for the number of law enforcement officers per capita.”
Holy’s proposal, Senate Bill 5060, would have the state Criminal Justice Training Commission develop and implement a grant program to help local and tribal governments hire law-enforcement officers. A $100 million appropriation from the state’s general fund would support the program.
Steve Strachan, executive director of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, told The Center Square
it’s encouraging to see Democrats support the bill. Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Seattle, chair of the Law & Justice Committee, signed on as a co-sponsor.
“When you combine that with the fact the governor-elect has not backed off his pledge to make public safety central to his pledge, that’s really positive,” Strachan said, referencing state Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s pledge to hire more officers and incentivize law enforcement hiring through higher pay and signing bonuses.
Strachan said he knows law enforcement budget requests will have competition.
“Requests for law enforcement staffing is going to be running into a potentially difficult budget year, so that’s really the big question – is how will the Legislature and the soon-to-be governor manage that?” he asked.
“As a retired police officer, I know we need more officers in our communities and on our roads,” said Holy, who serves the 6th Legislative District in eastern Washington.
Next year’s 105-day legislative session is scheduled to start Jan. 13 and end April 27.
Audit: Washington clears decades-long backlog of untested sexual assault kits
By Carleen Johnson
The Center Square
Several years after it was revealed Washington law enforcement agencies had a backlog of more than 10,000 untested sexual assault kits, a new state audit has found that Washington State Patrol has effectively eliminated the state’s backlog and is now testing nearly all kits within 45 days.
The Washington Attorney General’s Office got involved in 2018 to create an inventory of unprocessed rape kits after reports of backlogs in several states, including Washington.
“The AG’s office did an inventory to get an idea of how many rape test kits were backlogged across the state and they found there were more than 9,000 kits that remained untested,” said Erin Catterlin, a senior performance auditor with the Office of the Washington State Auditor.
She continued: “In 2022, our office conducted a performance audit that was legislatively mandated that looked at whether the state had eliminated the sexual assault kit backlog by the required deadline of Dec. 1, 2021.”
At that point, the state patrol had not met benchmarks.
“What we found in that audit was that they still had thousands of sexual assault kits that remained untested and only 74% of the kits in the backlog were tested,” Catterlin explained during a
Washington could rely on other states for almost half its energy by 2050
By TJ Martinell
Washington currently exports excess energy it produces to other states, but the tables could turn and have it dependent on other states for almost half of its electricity by 2050 due to a combination of clean energy mandates and higher costs for those projects compared to other parts of the country.
Wednesday phone interview.
As of this week, fewer than 1% of kits in the original backlog remain untested.
“The state is testing about 95% of kits received within 45 days as required by state law,” Catterlin noted.
Taxpayers covered clearing the backlog.
“The state patrol did receive over $30 million, and they used that mostly to expand their laboratory in Vancouver,” said Catterlin, who noted some serial offenders have been prosecuted by clearing the shelves of untested kits, some decades old.
“The work that was done across the nation in testing and linking to some of these serial offenders, I think, brought the focus back on the need for getting the kits tested,” she said.
As reported by the Attorney General’s Office, “Clearing the backlog and testing the kits has helped solve at least 21 sexual assault cases – a number that is not exhaustive and will grow over time. The testing has resulted in more than 2,100 ‘hits’ in the national DNA database, known as CODIS. A hit occurs when a DNA sample matches an individual or another case in the database, which generally consists of offenders.”
“We consider this a good example of government focusing on where it needs to be and employees doing really good work,” Catterlin said.
Under the 2019 Clean Energy Transformation Act, Washington's utilities must gradually shift away from natural gas and carbongenerating electricity sources toward clean energy such as wind and solar. The ultimate goal is for utilities to generate 100% carbon free energy by 2045.
However, state Department of Commerce Senior Energy Policy Specialist Austin Scharff warned the Senate Environment, Energy, & Technology Committee at its Dec. 13 meeting that by 2050, Washington could rely on out-of-state electrical sources for 43% of its energy.
He also noted that “building these resources in state is not necessary. A more reliable and productive resource portfolio includes wind from the Rocky Mountains and solar from the southwest. The lower relative cost of these out-of-state resources limits the growth of new renewable capacity in-state.”
As a result, he anticipated that “an inability to access cheap and abundant wind and solar resources
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opposition of the use of blast balls.
“Giving authority really under any circumstance to use blast balls is profoundly troubling to me,” Moore said during the Public Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday.
Moore added that a collection of reports from the State Attorney General’s Office and the Police
across the west will increase the cost of the clean energy transition and the ability of Washington to produce hydrogen and synthetic fuels.”
According to Scharff, the state will need to build in-state 7.1 gigawatts of onshore wind energy, 10.4 gigawatts of utility-scale solar energy, and 4.4 gigawatts of distributed solar energy. Overall, the state will have to double the amount of electricity it generates by 2050.
While there’s plenty of land in Washington to build instate resources, Scharff said “we must reform our siting and permitting process now to build the transmission and electric generation sources we will need for the medium to long-term.”
The revelation drew concerns from some legislators, including Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy, who asked Scharff “is the state just accepting that we are going to import power versus the construct of the system we have now, which is where we are exporting to other states. I mean, that is a really big change. are we looking at the competitive part of that, whether or not Washington's even going to be able to compete with other states for those electrons?”
Scharff said that “the Legislature has a lot of say in whether or not how we build these resources through society and permitting process. Are we ready for developers to come and build in our state? Are we going to make
Executive Research Forum all expressed serious concerns about the use of blast balls.
Fellow City Councilmember Rob Saka said blast balls should only be used as a last resort.
Seattle’s interim policy established that less lethal weapons are used only when circumstances are occurring that create an imminent risk of injury through violent actions. Only
it easy to build in the state and comply with environmental and other protections? So, there are some things we can do to make ourselves more attractive.”
Sen. Liz Lovelett, D-Anacortes, noted to Scharff the Legislature has recently enacted numerous reforms on siting and permitting. “I can appreciate that we're going to need some additional kind of interagency coordinated pieces, especially for these larger projects, but how many more things are there really to do?”
Scharff responded that Commerce has requested several pieces of legislation intended to address the agency’s concerns. Some clean energy projects in Washington state have been the subject of controversy. The Horse Heaven wind farm was initially supposed to begin construction in 2021, but three years later it’s facing a lawsuit following a contentious certification process due to concerns about the environmental impact of the wind turbines on historic hawk sites.
Horse Heaven is not alone when it comes to local opposition. A 2023 study found that clean energy projects have faced opposition in 45 states, noting that such pushback "is widespread and growing."
Meanwhile, the leaders of a separate clean energy project in Washington have warned that the state will face greater risks of “rolling blackouts” due to an inability to meet grid demand.
properly trained personnel can use less-lethal weapons to disperse crowds.
The Public Safety Committee did not take action on the proposed bill during its last meeting. Council members can add amendments to the bill before the committee votes on Jan. 14.
A full Seattle City Council vote on the crowd control bill could occur on Jan. 21.
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ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SEATTLE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 140, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY AUDITOR; SITUATE IN THE CITY OF SEATTLE, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 744300-1440
More commonly known as 937 W EMERSON ST, SEATTLE, WA 98119 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated October 10, 2006, executed by JIM RAY RAINWATER AND RONNIE LEE RAINWATER, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK as original Beneficiary recorded October 13, 2006 as Instrument No. 20061013002122 and the beneficial interest was assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE
LOAN TRUST 2006-11 and recorded November 8, 2011 as Instrument Number 20111108001463 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-11, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-11, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From July 1, 2022 To August 14, 2024 Number of Payments 6 $2,222.08 6 $2,249.38 9 $2,497.39 5 $2,398.38 Total $61,297.17 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION July 1, 2022 August 14, 2024 $0.00 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: October 10, 2006 Note Amount $512,000.00 Interest Paid To: June 1, 2022 Next Due Date: July 1, 2022 Current Beneficiary: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-11, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-11 Contact Phone No: (888) 349-8955 Address: 3217 S. Decker Lake Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84119 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $329,324.76, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on January 3, 2025. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by December 23, 2024, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before December 23, 2024 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the December 23, 2024 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-11, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 200611 or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS JIM RAY RAINWATER 937 W EMERSON ST, SEATTLE, WA 98119 JIM RAY RAINWATER 2212 QUEEN ANNE AVE N #160, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2312 JIM RAY RAINWATER 8626 26TH SW #A, SEATTLE, WA 98106 JIM RAY RAINWATER 937 WEST EMERSON, SEATTLE, WA 98109 RONNIE LEE RAINWATER 937 W EMERSON ST, SEATTLE, WA 98119 RONNIE LEE RAINWATER 2212 QUEEN ANNE AVE N #160, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2312 RONNIE LEE RAINWATER 8626 26TH SW #A, SEATTLE, WA 98106 RONNIE LEE RAINWATER 937 WEST EMERSON, SEATTLE, WA 98109 by both first class and certified mail on February 10, 2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place February 10,2023 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the
deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov Dated: August 19, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 104675, Pub Dates: 12/04/2024, 12/25/2024, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS
TS No WA09000047-24-1 TO No 8791551 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: FRANK BOTELLO SR, SINGLE MAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: NewRez LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: EQUITY TITLE OF WASHINGTON Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: NewRez LLC FKA New Penn Financial, LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20210112000227 Parcel Number: 7703800360 | 770380-0360-02 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 24, 2025, 09:00 AM, Main Entrance, King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, towit: UNIT B, BUILDING 24, SHADY TREE, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO DECLARATION THEREOF RECORDED UNDER KING COUNTY RECORDING NO. 8110060344 AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID UNIT IS LOCATED ON SURVEY MAP AND PLANS FILED IN VOLUME 61 OF CONDOMINIUMS, PAGES 91 THROUGH 93, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON APN: 770380-0360 | 770380-0360-02 More commonly known as 2010 SW 307TH ST. B-24, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated January 8, 2021, executed by FRANK BOTELLO SR, SINGLE MAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE, LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded January 12, 2021 as Instrument No. 20210112000227 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded January 5, 2024 as Instrument Number 20240105000506 and the beneficial interest was assigned to NEWREZ LLC F/K/A NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC
D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING and recorded September 14, 2022 as Instrument Number 20220914000220 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by NewRez LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN
ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From January 1, 2024 To September 9, 2024 Number of Payments 4
$1,823.68 5 $1,578.99 Total $15,189.67 LATE CHARGE
ciary: NewRez LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Contact Phone No: 800-3657107 Address: 75 Beattie Place, Suite 300, Greenville, SC 29601 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $307,286.01, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on January 24, 2025. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 13, 2025, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before January 13, 2025 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.
The sale may be terminated any time after the January 13, 2025 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, NewRez LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es):
ADDRESS FRANK BOTELLO SR 2010 SW 307TH ST. B-24, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 FRANK BOTELLO SR 2010 SW 30TH ST B-24, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 FRANK BOTELLO SR 2012 SW 307TH STREET, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 by both first class and certified mail on June 24, 2024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place June 21, 2024 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING
COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www. homeownership.wa.gov Dated: September 09, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 106275, Pub Dates: 12/25/2024, 01/15/2025, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS