October 2009

4 suspects attack, rob man at 3rd & Pine bus stop

Submitted by KOMO Staff on Saturday, October 31st, 11:05am

A man waiting for a bus a couple of blocks from Pike Place Market was attacked and robbed by four men Friday night.

Police said the man was waiting for the bus at 3rd Avenue and Pine Street at about 11:35 p.m. when two men approached the victim and asked him for money.

The two men then began to assault the victim, and two more suspects joined in the assault. During the attack, one of the suspects took the victim's wallet.

The victim received some injuries in the attack.

About an hour and a half later, the victim called back to 911 to report that at least two of his attackers were back in the area of 3rd Avenue and Pine Street.

Police arrived and took the 19-year-old suspects into custody after they were positively identified by the victim. They were later booked into the King County Jail.

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Crime

Cash in your corks

Submitted by Julien Perry on Friday, October 30th, 10:18am

Starting November 1st (that's this Sunday) restaurateur Ethan Stowell will be giving you one-dollar off your dining bill for every cork you bring in -- up to $25.

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Restaurants

Warning: noisy street work about to begin

Submitted by Heather Reese on Thursday, October 29th, 03:41pm

Seattle City Light says some urgent work needs to be done at the intersection of Western Ave. and University.

A crew has been hired to repair a major electricity transmission line that is leaking non-toxic mineral oil.

What's it mean for you?

"...considerable noise, as well as temporary traffic and parking disruptions."

Crews will begin work during daylight hours on Friday.

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Transportation

Tremor trigger would shut down Seattle viaduct

Submitted by Associated Press on Thursday, October 29th, 03:22pm

The state Transportation Department is designing a system that would automatically close entrances to Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct at the start of an earthquake. KOMO photographer Scott Hopson took this video of the viaduct today.

Ground motion detectors and other equipment would trigger gates and signs to detour traffic away from the elevated section of Highway 99 along the downtown waterfront.

The Daily Journal of Commerce reports federal money is helping pay for the project that will cost $5 million to $10 million and be in operation by the middle of next year.

The state and city are working on a longer-range $4.2 billion plan to replace the viaduct with a tunnel.

The 56-year-old viaduct that carries about 100,000 vehicles a day was damaged by the 2001 Nisqually earthquake.

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Lookin' for some pre-Halloween fun?

Submitted by Heather Reese on Thursday, October 29th, 01:50pm

The International District Chinatown Community Center on 719 8th Ave. is hosting a "Spookfest" on Friday between 5:30 and 7:30. Bring the kids in costume to enjoy safe (and free) trick-or-treating and games.

Also tomorrow - a Fall Carnival is in store for the Yesler Community Center between 6 and 8 p.m. Just $1 will get you in the door for carnival games, arts and crafts and plenty of candy.

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Thanks to Flickr user craiglea123 for the photo

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Wedding shopping...with a purpose

Submitted by Heather Reese on Thursday, October 29th, 11:07am

Tonight's the night for Get Hitched, Give Hope.

The group is holding its big charity event to raise money for terminally ill breast cancer patients through raffles and auctions of bridal goods.

Some of Seattle's top wedding professionals will also be there to exhibit their services and products.

You can't buy tickets online anymore, but you can still buy at the door - they start at $25.

Arctic Club Hotel
5:30 p.m.

If you can't make it tonight, you can still donate to the the cause.

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Steel porker packs it in for winter

Submitted by Julien Perry on Wednesday, October 28th, 03:10pm

Maximus/Minimus, Seattle's favorite urban assault pig, is going into hibernation for the winter.

Owner Kurt Dammeier says his mobile pulled pork sandwich truck will stay permanently parked for the winter starting October 31st.

“We’ll be back on April 1, 2010, and that is no April Fools,” he says. “The weather forecast for this winter in Seattle says rain and cold, not the kind of habitat mobile pigs are accustomed to.”

Dammeier says discussions are underway as to what the porker should look like next year.

"Our vegan sandwich has been such a hit that some of us say we should reshape the truck into a grain of barley. Other people in my office are pushing for a variety of barnyard animals, with a chicken or sheep being the early leading contenders."

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Go "Psycho" at the Symphony

Submitted by Heather Reese on Wednesday, October 28th, 12:34pm

It's Psycho like you've never seen it.

Just in time for Halloween - you can watch the movie on a big screen while the Seattle Symphony Orchestra plays the live soundtrack.

The scare-fest plays Thursday through Saturday at Benaroya Hall. Buy tickets online.

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Arts & Culture

Race to get the paving done

Submitted by Heather Reese on Wednesday, October 28th, 10:40am

The name of the game is "beat the weather" - and paving crews are skating on thin ice.

SDOT moved up concrete panel work on the east side of Fourth Ave. and Main Street to begin early this morning.

During the work, the intersection will be closed on the east side of Fourth Ave. It's expected to re-open next week.

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Transportation

Free cookies at Il Fornaio

Submitted by Julien Perry on Wednesday, October 28th, 09:17am

To celebrate its 11th birthday, Il Fornaio will be handing out free Italian cookies at its Pacific Place cafe tomorrow. Stop by any time throughout the day to get your complimentary cookie, but only while supplies last.

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