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OPINION | Editorial: Vote yes on fire levy [4] Roegner: McKenna leads governor race [4] Johnson: War on birth control [5] IN OTHER NEWS | Car crashes into dentist office; snow temporarily coats the city [3] REAL ESTATE | Architect seeks investors for local cottage housing community [6]
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School district will pitch levy one more time
Northwest’s biggest battery in Federal Way? By ANDY HOBBS editor@fedwaymirror.com
Here’s a bit of business buzz: An energy storage company has proposed building one of the world’s largest batteries in King County. If the project gets the green light, it may be built in Federal Way. Every two years, Puget Sound Energy performs an exhaustive analysis of its customers’ demand for power. Included in that analysis is a request for proposals. Virginiabased AES Energy Storage is among companies to submit a project this year. AES proposes building a 200-megawatt “battery” grid designed to supplement Puget Sound Energy during peak power demand. Similar facilities resemble a lot full of white rectangular trailers. AES is looking at four possible locations, including a 2-acre site located south of Seattle, according to Praveen Kathpal, a vice president with AES. In a January visit to the region to seek support for the AES project, Kathpal would not reveal the proposed location when meeting with this newspaper. [ more BATTERY, page 8 ] Delivery change: Your Mirror will arrive between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Fridays. If you do not have your paper by 6 p.m., contact (253) 872-6610 or circulation@ federalwaymirror.com.
More public communication promised for proposal to rebuild Federal Way High School growth and cost estimates in the next few months. Capacity and growth is a The capital levy to discussion that will center rebuild Federal Way High on the needed sizes of classSchool will be on the ballot rooms going forward with again in November. 21st century education, This time around, Federal Leland said. Way Public Schools will A ballot resolution will hold numerous forums and need to be acted on by the conversations with various board by Aug. 7. sectors of the commuThis month, FWPS nity — something staff will look at the that an opposition NEWS February election group claimed results and try to didn’t happen eardistill that informalier this year. tion and figure out In the Feb. 14 special what it means for the election, the levy failed with district going forward. about 47.5 percent of voters In April, the district will saying yes. The district has put out some feelers on one more opportunity to attracting an architect and present the levy to voters project manager for the in 2012. renovation of Federal Way Rod Leland, facility High School. services director for Federal The district’s veteran Way schools, shared the capital project manager timeline for public meetnoted that any agreement ings and conversations with an architect would be during the school board’s non-binding and only for March 13 meeting. An arthis first phase. ray of issues will be touched On the community enon by the board in the com- gagement front, there will ing months. be a number of chances for Along with incorporating both the Federal Way High the history of the decadesSchool community to have old building, there are their voices heard, and the plans for discussions about [ more SCHOOLS, page 8 ] design, concept, capacity, By Greg Allmain
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Best of Federal Way 2012: Special section inside The Mirror announced its annual Best of Federal Way awards March 14 at the community center. From best restaurants and shopping to best city leaders, winners were chosen by Mirror readers. See the list and more photos in a special section inside today’s paper. Pictured: Poverty Bay Coffee owner Alice Olmstead accepted a first-place award for Best Coffee/Latte. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror
Tide detergent: Hottest item on black market By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com
A slew of recent media reports suggest that Tide laundry detergent is the hottest commodity in the nation’s black market. The name-brand detergent is commonly stolen by organized
retail theft rings. These operations, known as “fences,” pay pennies on the dollar for stolen goods, then resell them at a profit. Thieves target consumable items like detergent, diapers, baby formula, razors, batteries, beauty products and meat because of their consistent demand. Organized retail theft results
in multimillion-dollar losses for businesses, with the cost ultimately passed on to consumers. The National Retail Federation estimates that annual losses from organized retail crime are as high as $30 billion. More than 95 percent of retailers are victims. One explanation for Tide’s popu-
larity among thieves is that they prefer to steal name-brand stuff. Thieves, also known as boosters, usually work from shopping lists provided by the fence operations. “Tide has been on the top of wish lists for boosters for some time,” said Tacoma police officer Scott [ more TIDE, page 8 ]
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County reports more heroin overdoses Man tries to kick By Greg Allmain gallmain@fedwaymirror.com
The King County Medical Examiner’s office believed that seven deaths over the weekend of March 3-4 were likely caused by heroin overdose.
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before it hits the streets. In the first six months of 2011, King County saw 32 overdose-related deaths. The county is working with multiple agencies to identify the cause of this sudden surge in possible overdose deaths. Dr. Charissa Fotinos, medical director for public health for the county, said that those who choose the dangerous drug should always be aware that the consequences are potentially fatal. According to King County, the seven deaths over the weekend ranged from people in their teens to people in their 60s, and included both experienced and inexperienced users. The county provides these guidelines for heroin users: • Never inject when you’re alone • If you got heroin from someone new or it looks different, use less • Don’t use heroin in combination with other “downers” such as benzodiazepines (benzos), alcohol, or prescription-type opiates like OxyContin or methadone. It is also dangerous to mix heroin with uppers such as cocaine or methamphetamine.
Heroin use has been on the rise in recent years, and has coincided with the rise in the popularity of OxyContin. Treatment specialists at Intercept Federal Way recently shared that heroin use has been on the rise in the city, explaining that often times, it starts with teenagers raiding medicine cabinets for drugs like Vicodin and OxyContin. Once their addiction progresses and users are forced to turn to the streets, for OxyContin especially, the habit becomes cost prohibitive for many. With OxyContin pills going for anywhere between $80 to $100 a pill on the street, many turn to intravenous injection of heroin because the cost of heroin is considerably lower. The county advises that if a person is with someone who may be experiencing a potential overdose, call 911 immediately. A 2010 law allows for immunity from criminal charges of drug possession for both the witness and the user in cases of overdose. That same law expands access to Narcan, an “opiate antagonist” used to treat addiction to heroin.
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Police Blotter Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Man threatens police: At 10:51 p.m. March 9 in the 31000 block of Pacific Highway South, a man was seen walking in traffic. Police confirmed the man had a warrant out of Seattle. According to the report, when the man was stopped by officers, he told them “I’m going to kick your ass,” and proceeded to attempt to kick one of the officers, but missed. The man was winding up for a second kick when the officers took him to the ground and arrested him. • Wife reports husband’s death: At 8:55 a.m. March 11 in the 32000 block of 33rd Avenue SW, a woman reported her 81-year-old husband was dead. According to the report, the woman also found what appeared to be a suicide note near the man. • Costly lunch trip: At 5:28 p.m. March 11 in the 24000 block of 4th Avenue SW, a man reported his home had been burglarized. According to the report, the man left his house for lunch. When he came back, he
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found his back slider door unsecured, and approximately $3,000 in electronics missing. • Mother-in-law tries to shoot son-in-law: At 7:33 p.m. March 11 in the 32000 block of 16th Place SW, officers responded to a call of a possible fight with a gun. According to the report, a woman was attacked by her daughter and son-in-law. In retaliation, the woman fired a .22-caliber pistol at her sonin-law. The woman was arrested without incident. • An honest addict: At 4:12 a.m. March 10 in the 33000 block of Pacific Highway South, police spotted a woman sitting in her vehicle in a parking lot. According to the report, the woman admitted to having methamphetamine in her car, and consented to a search of her vehicle and purse. Police located the meth in her purse. • Dad turns in son: At 10:34 a.m. March 10 in the 36000 block of 12th Avenue South, a man called to report that his son was at his house. According to the report, police confirmed his son had a felony and misdemeanor warrant out, and they “contained” the home. The son was spotted attempting to escape through a window on the side of the house, but was eventually taken into custody by the police. • Backpack taken right off his back: At 10:35 a.m. March 9 in the 31000 block of 23rd Avenue South, a man reported that his backpack had been stolen. According to the report, the man passed out near the Federal Way Transit Center while wearing the backpack in question. When he woke up, it was gone. The man indicated a doctor-prescribed dose of methadone was in the backpack, along with groceries and his cellphone. • He just wanted to be gelling: At 5:15 p.m. March 10 in the 1200 block of South 320th Street, a man was detained by a loss prevention officer. According to the report, the man freely admitted to attempting to shoplift Dr. Scholl’s shoe inserts and Scott Scented Wipes, a total value of $19.48. The suspect was arrested without incident. • Jewelry stolen: At 1:22 p.m. March 9 in the 34000 block of 1st Avenue South, a man reported his home and been burglarized. According to the report, approximately $7,500 in jewelry was taken. • Unconscious man found in road: At 9:29 p.m. March 9 in the 1900 block of SW 314th Street, a man found an unconscious man lying on or near the roadway. The man regained consciousness and asked what had happened. According to the report, the second man began walking, with the first man trailing him until police arrived. The report notes the unconscious man appeared to be intoxicated, but the man refused treatment from South King Fire and Rescue.
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State avoids Fukushima fallout, but not tsunami debris By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@federalwaymirror.com
March 11 marked the one year anniversary of the 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that rocked Japan, and led to the damaging of the Fukushima nuclear reactor in that country. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced on March 12 that radiation levels in Washington are still
at safe levels and pose no harm to residents. Along with monitoring radiation levels, the DOH is currently in talks with other state and federal agencies on how to deal with debris from the Fukushima event, which is now anticipated to start hitting Washington shores in 2013. According to the DOH, which has been monitoring radiation levels for the past year: “Specific state health testing for radioac-
tive materials from the damaged nuclear plants at Fukushima have consistently shown all levels have been well below any health concern for people living in Washington.” During the summer, The Federal Way Mirror reported on a helicopter that performed a radiological survey of the Puget Sound. That survey, funded by a Department of Homeland Security grant, allowed authorities to establish a
Driver crashes into dentist office
Upon arrival to the scene March 10, responders found a vehicle completely inside the building, located in the 1500 block of South Dash Point Road.
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South King Fire and Rescue responded to a car that crashed into a Federal Way dentist office at a high rate of speed at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, March 10. Upon arrival, responders found the vehicle completely inside the building, located in the 1500 block of South Dash Point Road in the Marine Hills area. The driver was still inside the vehicle. The driver was extricated and taken to a local hospital for observation. The building suffered extensive damage and will be evaluated by the Federal Way Building Department, according to South King Fire and Rescue. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Federal Way Police Department. On The Mirror’s website, reader Bruce Eklund posted the following comments: “This car rear-ended me, then fled the scene right before he ran into the dentist office. He hit our car three times, and continued to accelerate to push us through the intersection, then sped off down Dash Point Road and ran into the building.
“baseline” radiation level for the state, in case a Fukushima-like event happened here in Washington. The DOH indicates that the federal government’s Radnet data verifies their findings. “The numbers we are reporting from our Radnet samplers represent normal background radiation,” said Mike Priddy, environmental science manager of the DOH Radiation Protection Program. “Radioactivity in
the environment is a normal and natural phenomenon, and that radioactivity can be detected in these air samples.” Priddy explained how these measurements are taken. “A radiation detection instrument monitors the filter for changes in the radioactivity in the dust. There is no indication that we are detecting radiation from Fukushima in the Radnet samples,” he said.
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Fire breaks out at Cove Apartments Mirror staff reports
A fire occurred early Thursday morning at the Cove Apartments, located at 120 SW 332nd St. (off 1st Avenue South) in Federal Way. No injuries have been reported, and damage was contained to one unit. South King Fire and Rescue extinguished the fire within 30 minutes. There is heat and smoke damage that extends from
the apartment unit into the attic. The building was evacuated and everybody got out safely, according to a SKFR spokeswoman. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Spring snow coats Federal Way Mirror staff reports
As of mid-morning Tuesday, nearly an inch of snow had coated Federal Way, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures were about 33 degrees, with an expected high near 42 degrees. The snow was
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Vote yes for fire district levy in April election In the April 17 special election, The Mirror recommends voting yes on South King Fire and Rescue’s proposed excess levy. The fire district’s primary job is medical response. The majority of calls — more than 14,000 a year — are for emergency medical services (EMS). The excess levy will help stabilize response times, in which a one-minute delay can mean the difference between life and death. South King Fire and Rescue is in the business of protecting and saving lives. In turn, the public benefits when protecting this critical service. If approved, the levy will generate $3.5 million per year for four years. About $1 million will restore one emergency aid car to the fire district’s fleet. The rest will help cover the district’s budget gap and state-mandated cash reserves. The levy is expected to cost taxpayers 29 cents per $1,000 in assessed property value, or about $5 a month for the average homeowner. Even in a belt-tightening economy, this investment is worth it. Any added expense, even a few dollars a month, is tough for some households. However, the prospect of a deteriorating firstclass fire district is a serious quality of life issue for Federal Way taxpayers. The stabilization of emergency services is at stake. The fire district relies almost solely on property taxes for funding. Property values continue to plummet, leading to several reductions in fire personnel and equipment. The fire district faces further cuts that could end up hurting taxpayers more in the long run, should this levy fail. In addition to laying off up to 25 firefighters, these cuts could result in a downgrade of the fire district’s “Class 2” rating, leading to higher insurance premiums for this taxpayer-funded entity. Your vote matters. To pass, the levy requires a 60 percent supermajority and a minimum voter turnout. Not voting in the April 17 special election is equivalent to voting no. The Mirror recommends voting yes on the levy to protect and stabilize the quality of emergency and fire services.
Special election information Ballots for the April 17 special election will be mailed to voters on March 28. Voting is done by mail. A curbside ballot drop-off box is available on 8th Avenue South (in front of City Hall). To learn more about the special election, visit www.kingcounty.gov/elections.
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Driver sees flashers in a school zone I wrote a letter to the editor several weeks ago about being flashed by a 20 mph school zone camera for exceeding the posted speed limit in front of Twin Lakes Elementary School. I just recently witnessed another injustice done by the same camera that caught me. The flashing lights and the flash camera kick in around 3:30
McKenna has edge in gov. race This week, Democratic candidate for governor Jay Inslee finally took his long expected roll of the dice and announced he would resign from Congress on March 20. By resigning after March 6, the position remains vacant until after the elections in November. It also frees up Inslee to campaign full time while at the same time avoiding what could become some difficult congressional decisions. If he had resigned prior to March 6, the governor would have had to call for a special election. For Inslee, it was both a smart and practical decision. And it also distracted the media from probing a more awkward story that former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer hosted a fundraiser for him. Spitzer resigned as governor after he became more well known as “customer number 9” in a call girl ring. Inslee has consistently trailed his opponent, Republican Attorney General Rob McKenna, in the polls — and trying to campaign from 3,000 miles away wasn’t helping. Inslee has raised more money than McKenna, who was hampered by rules that prohibit fundraising by state office holders when the Legislature is in session. Once the Legislature goes home, McKenna will start raising money again and will likely raise more money than Inslee by the time the race is over. During the three-day break between the regular session and the special session, McKenna raised more than $250,000. Inslee is well known in Snohomish County and in Yakima, where he represented that area in Congress from 1993-1995. But King County and Pierce County are the big prizes, and Inslee needs to spend time there to improve his name identification. According to one poll, more than
30 percent of the voters have not formed an opinion on either candidate, although McKenna has a 4 percent advantage among voters who have formed an opinion. McKenna is more well known among likely voters in both places after two statewide races and his service on the King County Council. Additionally, McKenna has had the advantage of being able to travel the state in his official capacity and campaign at the same time. In reading newspapers from other parts of the state, rarely a week goes by that McKenna isn’t giving a speech at a civic club somewhere. Today, he is in Kent. In King County, McKenna runs several points above the Republican base, suggesting that he attracts the key independent and moderate voters so crucial in statewide elections. Inslee desperately needs to cut into that advantage. Also, by resigning from Congress, Inslee may have also put to rest another scenario. Some well connected Democrats have considered the possibility that if Inslee doesn’t improve his numbers soon, there might be a movement to draft someone else to head the Democratic ticket. The name most often mentioned is King County Executive Dow Constantine, although Constantine has said he isn’t interested. Inslee’s move may finally diminish those rumors. McKenna had his own challenge recently as all the Republican presidential candidates were in the state, and Democrats were trying to get McKenna to announce his preference. McKenna didn’t take the bait, and that became the story. Why wouldn’t McKenna state [ more ROEGNER page 6 ] Bob Roegner
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p.m. when the kids are getting out of school for the day. I was around five car lengths behind a mid-2000 red Toyota Corolla that was going eastbound on 320th at around 30 mph (legal when the lights are not flashing). I learned my lesson from my previous infraction. I downshifted into second gear to slow down
to 20 mph and, sure enough, I caught the lights starting to flash out of the corner of my eye. But, the red Corolla was already well into the school zone and was unaware of the flashing lights as it continued through at the suddenly illegal speed. The camera light flashed. You would think that a mu-
nicipality that can catch a speeder with a sophisticated flashing light and camera system, and then call the speeding citation a “parking violation,” could synchronize the system so that such things cannot happen. Red mid-2000 Toyota driver, I am your witness. You should not pay the $210.
Matt Sato, Federal Way
More bad budget news from Olympia Lately, it seems as if all the news from Olympia is bad, as the only thing our legislators can agree on is to disagree. The Democrats were the first to come out with a budget proposal in the House to address a $3.1 billion shortfall for fiscal year 2013. The Republicans then passed their version of the budget in the [ more LETTERS page 5 ]
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Lawmaker exploits child gun tragedies this week. The mother’s boyfriend put a pistol under the seat of the car. The boy’s mom and the man left the boy and his baby sister in the car. The boy climbed out of his child seat, fished out the gun and shot himself in the head. Whenever episodes of gun mayhem get play in the media, Sen. Kline usually finds his way into the news. In the past, he has proposed new state laws prohibiting certain kinds of rifles that he thinks are too much like military weapons. Despite the fact that the Founding Fathers exhorted Americans that militarily useful weapons were the subject of the Second Amendment, Adam Kline wants to ban guns that seem scary — i.e., most guns, if the truth be known. Kline’s newly proposed SB 6628 would now provide new language to the existing Reckless Endangerment statute, making it a crime to let a child obtain access to a loaded firearm. The trouble is that prosecutors already utilize Washington state’s Reckless Endangerment statute to prosecute folks that leave guns in places where children are likely to get hold of them. The “new” provision contains no new penalties. It is apparently window dressing to make Kline look like he is doing something about a problem that may not even exist. Mark Knapp
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Anti-gun groups and politicians regularly exploit accidents involving children and guns. For example, anti-gun State Sen. Adam Kline (D-37th District) and two other state senators were primed and ready to propose new legislation immediately following the incident in which a 9-year old boy recently brought a gun to a Bremerton elementary school. The gun accidentally discharged, resulting in another student suffering serious gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, subsequent events have transpired since the tragedy in Bremerton that seem to indicate that parents are leaving guns around where their kids can find them. While people all over the state were still discussing the Bremerton school incident, an offduty Marysville police officer parked his van near Stanwood City Hall. The officer’s son, left alone in the vehicle, found the officer’s gun in the glove compartment and shot his 7-year-old sister. The girl died from her injuries. So much for the idea that law enforcement officers are more trustworthy when it comes to firearms responsibility. To make things worse, a 3-year-old boy fatally shot himself with a gun he found in the family car while his family stopped for gas in Tacoma earlier
While fatal firearm accidents are at an all-time low, poisoning, suffocation and choking on small objects cause many more accidental deaths to children than firearms. About one accidental firearm death of a child each year is typical in our state, according to state health statistics gathered between 2007 and 2010. The biggest question about the recent spate of gun accidents is why folks obtain concealed pistol licenses and then leave their guns behind when going about in public. That one time that you are outside your vehicle pumping gas could just be the time that you need the weapon. But even if you never need to protect yourself or your family, the best way to keep a pistol out of reach of children is to have it on your person. Otherwise, it should be unloaded and properly stored. A Seattle anti-gun advocacy group is placing signs on buses to persuade Seattle residents and commuters that gun ownership is more dangerous to family members or loved ones than it will be to a predatory criminal. The Washington State Supreme Court has consistently championed firearms rights. The right to self-defense is deeply engrained in our state’s laws, with many case law precedents.
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It’s time to end the war on birth control partisan politics above the public’s well-being? To those of you who say, “I’m not against birth control, I just don’t want to pay for anyone else’s,” I say: “That’s how insurance works.” If we’re on the same insurance plan and your kid breaks his arm or sprains her ankle playing soccer, some of my money pays for their care. When one of us gets pregnant, all of us pay for prenatal care and delivery to be covered. One way or the other, we’re going to pay. When family planning budgets are cut, clinics close. When clinics close, people, especially low-income and unemployed people, lose access to birth control, so its use is reduced. They get pregnant more. And for perspective, last time I checked, it was a heck of a lot cheaper to pay for birth control than to fund a pregnancy, let alone what it costs to get that baby to age 18. When clinics close, people also get sick more. They don’t get tested for STDs because it’s too expensive, which increases the spread Amy Johnson
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It’s Women’s History Month, and I’m fed up with the war on birth control. How many of you are actually opposed to birth control? Making this a major campaign and budget issue is illogical and immoral. For example, the Washington state Legislature recently completely decimated family planning budgets. Family planning will be cut by 93 percent ($6 million reduction in the $6.45 million fund), even though we know that for every dollar cut, it costs the state $4 in pregnancy and healthrelated costs — within the same year. What’s logical about that? Following the passage of this ridiculous budget, I received a passionate statement from Tracey Eide (DFederal Way), the Senate floor leader, who said: “Tonight, I believe a partisan personal agenda has been placed above the well-being of the public. Washingtonians indeed have much to be disappointed about with this circumvention of our open legislative process.” Thank you, Sen. Eide. What’s moral about placing
of those diseases. They also get more cancer because screenings for breast, cervical and testicular cancer are not covered. All of that gets passed on to us in higher costs for health care because emergency rooms and Medicaid become the only way people can receive care. Not only that, but poor prenatal care is associated with many costly medical, educational and social conditions after a child is born. Paying for those ought to be fun, considering the equally devastating cuts to education and public safety just made. So really, it’s pay a little now, or pay a lot later. Always has been, always will be. I’m calling on all the short-sighted politicians who decimated the services to family planning, education and public safety. I’m calling on all the voters who refused proposed income strategies — all of you who have chosen to balance the budget on the backs of women and economically disadvantaged residents. It’s time for some creative income strategies. How about a simple use tax? A new spin on the idea
that when you have sex, you pay. I propose a hefty tax on erectile dysfunction drugs, which somehow continue to be covered by most insurance plans. There are hard choices to be made, after all. Yeah, it’s women’s history month, all right. Let’s go, ladies. It’s time to rally and get ourselves and our bodies back to the future.
Amy Johnson, MSW, is a coach, educator, trainer and author in the Pacific Northwest. She works with parents and in sexuality education. Contact: comments@ diligentjoy.com.
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[ LETTERS from page 4] Senate, 25-24, with the help of three Democratic Senators. However, these budgets are far apart and since they could not get the job done in the regular session, it will now cost taxpayers additional money for a special session — which lately seems to be the rule rather than the exception. As you will recall, Gov. Christine Gregoire called them into special session in late November or early December, but it did not accomplish anything because now we are back to square one. A Republican Senator from Auburn stated their budget proposal “was an honest attempt to break a logjam in the process, and redefine the budget box to lower the level of spending. It is just as legit a budget as the proposal passed by the House, and more legit than the other Senate proposal that didn’t even have the votes to get out of committee.” But our Sen. Tracey Eide (DFederal Way) countered: “In my opinion, (these) actions constitute a breach of our once transparent and public budgeting process.” In my opinion, both budgets have serious flaws. The Democratic budget was highly criticized by the Republicans because of a “gimmick” (also called a trick or false accounting) they used to defer $300 million in payments to school districts from this fiscal year to the next. Another Republican Senator stated: “the Republican budget proposal is a message of strength, understanding of the times and budget sustainability. That’s based on upon the principles of not spending more money than revenue coming in.” I don’t agree because the Republicans chose to make serious and drastic cuts to education instead of finding additional sources of revenue to make up the shortfall. They also deferred a pension payment. Specifically, the Republican budget proposes to make extensive cuts to K-12 education to the tune of $44 million and $30 million in cuts to higher education. There were no cuts to education in the Democratic budget. The Republicans are saying to the State Supreme Court that “in spite of your ruling that said we are not meeting our paramount duty to fully fund basic education, we are going to make cuts anyway.” Since the Democrats control the House, 56-42, a political showdown is imminent in Olympia when the special session starts. Stay tuned.
Gary Robertson, Federal Way
Special session is extra expense Sen. Tracey Eide (D-Federal Way), in light of the budget crisis, how can you and your fellow legislators not agree on a budget in the allotted time frame? At a time when we need to save every dime possible, the special session our not-so-esteemed governor called for is increasing costs and adding to our expenses, not reducing them. To me, that is the worst thing you lawmakers can do in a time such as this. Is it just me, or do you see the hypocrisy in that too? Obviously this is not your fault alone, but come on, what are we taxpayers to do when those we send to represent us can’t do their job in the required time frame? Anxiously awaiting your answer and explanation...
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Region’s cottage housing trend spreads to Federal Way Architect seeks investors for development; goal is to start building this summer By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com
A local architect hopes to pioneer a type of housing for singles and empty nesters in South King County. Cottage housing describes a cluster of free-standing homes gathered under specific zoning requirements. The homes are like detached condominiums that share common green spaces and right-of-ways. Federal Way resident Bill McCaffrey seeks investors to build The Cottage at Mirror Lake in his hometown. Cottage housing appeals to single residents, retired Baby Boomers and professional couples without children, McCaffrey said. The craftsman-style bungalows in his proposed community will measure roughly 1,100-1,300 square feet, with amenities like hardwood floors, a covered front porch, first-floor master bedroom and a small yard. The future project at 604 SW 312th St. will feature 16 energyefficient housing units. Four rain gardens will replace the storm-
[ ROEGNER from page 4] which candidate he prefers to head the ticket in his own party? Because it wouldn’t have been very smart. McKenna has made pretty smart political decisions so far during this race. McKenna knows liberals and conservatives usually don’t win statewide, but moderates do. Inslee needs to paint McKenna as a conservative, which he probably is, but McKenna is marketing himself as a moderate. If McKenna supports Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich or Ron Paul, he provides the “proof ” Democrats are looking for that he is a conservative, and they will use that to wedge independent moderates toward
water retention ditches that are found in most neighborhoods. Pervious concrete driveways will help control rain runoff. McCaffrey would like to break ground on the development this summer in Federal Way, with hopes of buyers moving into the subdivision by March 2013. The homes are expected to be priced under $300,000. “I want to do these all over South King County,” said McCaffrey, whose company The Nexus Studio is dedicated to building cottage housing. In 2006, Federal Way amended its city code to address zoning for cottage housing. The ordinance, which mentions the lack of cottage housing in South King County, was intended to promote more community-oriented projects and increase the diversity of the local housing supply. The Growth Management Act, a Washington state law that was passed in 1990, is another motivator behind the Federal Way ordinance. Zoning for cottage housing allows for higher-density development — double the num-
Inslee. If McKenna were to support Mitt Romney, he would face backlash from conservatives in his own party because they would have the “proof ” that he really is the moderate many of them think he is. It wasn’t that long ago that Republican conservatives were looking for someone to challenge McKenna in the primary. Right now, McKenna is leading. But will Inslee’s gamble of an “I’m all in” decision tighten things up? Now that he has the time, will more voters get to know him? What will their reaction be? This could become an interesting race.
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ber of units typically approved for a property zoned for residential housing. The Nexus Studio was chosen by the city following a design competition for cottage housing and sustainable development. In 2010, one other project received preliminary approval from Federal Way. The Cottages at Redondo is a nine-lot proposed development on 18th Avenue South near South 288th Street. That proposal included a central open space and terraced community garden area. However, the developer has not submitted final engineering plans or building permits due to the economic climate, according to Matt Herrera, associate planner for Federal Way. The city originally approved three cottage housing projects, but one developer was unable to move forward. That third slot may open again as the economy improves, Herrera said. The Seattle area is considered a leader in cottage housing. Other cities in the Puget Sound region have copied Seattle’s lead in cottage zoning provisions to
The Cottage at Mirror Lake is a cottage housing development proposed at 604 SW 312th Street in Federal Way. The craftsman-style bungalows will measure roughly 1,100 to 1,300 square feet, with amenities like hardwood floors, a covered front porch, first-floor master bedroom and a small yard. Learn more online at thenexusstudio.com. ImAGE COURTESY OF THE NEXUS STUDIO
provide more affordable housing, according to seattlepi.com. Among South King County cities, Kent has also addressed zoning for cottage housing. Despite Seattle’s role in pioneering this type of zoning, these so-called pocket neighborhoods are not allowed in the city’s singlefamily zones.
Such developments were met with resistance from established neighborhoods that opposed higher population densities. In 2009, Seattle began allowing small backyard cottages in singlefamily zones citywide. Among the restrictions: each cottage is limited to 800 square feet on a single lot.
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The Federal Way Mirror was the only media visit scheduled on his itinerary. AES is pitching a 400-megawatt energy storage system in Long Island, N.Y. Kathpal said the Long Island project, if realized, would be considered the world’s largest battery. By the end of March, Puget Sound Energy is expected to select proposals for the first round of cuts, said spokesman Roger Thompson. Following a second round of cuts later this year, PSE will reach out to finalists for contract bids. Thompson said a 200-megawatt energy storage system like the one proposed by AES could provide enough power for
100,000 homes. The main concern, however, is how many hours that power could be sustained. Puget Sound Energy must constantly balance supply and demand for power. Such a system, in theory, could assist PSE in balancing the power supply or perhaps storing energy from facilities like windfarms, which often cranks out power overnight when demand is minimal. “You really can’t store electricity. You have to generate it when the consumption is there,” Thompson said. District 40 State Rep. Jeff Morris (DMount Vernon) has been an advocate for energy storage, saying it will help stabilize energy culled from renewable resources like wind and water.
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[ SCHOOLS from page 1] larger Federal Way community to provide input on developing the new high school. Along with this, Superintendent Rob Neu plans to create a “Blue Ribbon” committee, which will consist of community and business leaders from the city and region. First up will be a forum next month, with the date to be announced, Leland said. Federal Way School Board President Tony Moore wants to ensure the public feels heard. “I want to have the opportunity for people to express their views,” Moore
said. “We had a large crosssection of people who were in favor of building it, and of course there were people who were not in favor of rebuilding. I just want to make sure that those who were, are heard, are invited and fully informed.” Kurt Peppard, a community member who helped form the levy opposition group Citizens for Accountable Federal Way Schools, said he’s happy with the district’s effort this time, but feels more could be done. “I’m not sure there’s going to be enough opportunity for widespread discussion,” Peppard said. Peppard and the opposition
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Stanley, who started the Washington State Organized Retail Crime Alliance (WSORCA) in November 2010. “They steal what they’re asked to steal.” Stanley said this conclusion is based on feedback from retailers, who voluntarily ask specific questions of shoplifting suspects in an effort to learn more about their motivations. He has not observed any specific security efforts aimed at Tide — no extra sensors, no locked display cases. “Not one retailer has told me they’re doing anything special to stop Tide theft,” Stanley said. The WSORCA reports that organized retail theft causes an estimated annual loss to retailers of $77 million in Washington state. The problem became bad enough that state statutes were passed and revised to specifically to address this type of crime. “It really is a major, major problem. These retailers are getting raped, and so are the taxpayers,” said Federal Way police officer Chris Norman. He credits the department’s increased presence at Federal Way’s retail hotspots in fighting theft at the local level. While searching the Washington State Organized Retail Crime Alliance database, Norman found 46 incidents reported in the region between April 2011 and February 2012 specifically related to the theft
group argued before the Feb. 14 special election that the district needs to figure out what to do with the possible renovation of Federal Way High School — something that still needs to happen, he said. “We really need to think first, what it is we want this school to accomplish. How to use this reconstruction to be a catalyst to achieve educational opportunities for all children across all grades,” he said. “If Federal Way High School is the flagship, great, but let’s make it a real catalyst. You can’t do that through situations where you limit and curtail participation.”
of Tide detergent. No such incidents have been reported in Federal Way through the database, he said. Norman is not surprised that thieves target Tide — which can cost between $10 and $20 a bottle in stores. “It’s expensive and it’s easy to sell. There’s a lot of demand for it,” Norman said, noting an obvious consequence to the public: “Whatever sales tax we would have collected on that Tide, we’re not collecting.” Some King County detectives specialize in finding these elusive criminals who target chain stores like QFC, Safeway, Albertsons, Fred Meyer and Home Depot. In May 2011, King County prosecutors filed charges against two unrelated organized retail theft rings that recruited shoplifters to steal nearly $6.1 million worth of goods across the region. Two undercover investigations tracked stolen merchandise from commonly victimized chain stores. According to the investigation, Tide detergent was a commonly stolen item that was often shipped for sale overseas. In one of the cases, a couple from White Center is believed to have recruited more than 30 “boosters,” mostly drug addicts seeking cash for heroin and oxycontin. The boosters would steal hundreds of dollars worth of items at a time. The couple behind the theft ring would resell the items in their Samway Market in White Center, or send the goods to a higher-level fence for shipment to Cambodia.
...obituaries • Michael Eric Gray • Michael Eric Gray passed away and joined God’s graces on February 22, 2012, while living in Edgewood, Washington. He was born December 9, 1967 in Long Beach, California and worked for Spicers Paper Company delivering paper to stores throughout the Seattle area. He graduated in 1987 from Federal Way High School with his brothers Jeff and Rick. Michael was baptized in April 2010, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Puyallup, Washington. He is survived by his sons Tyler, 15 and Jackson, 11, and their mother Pamela Williams of Puyallup. He is also survived by his parents Robert and Barbara Gray of Port Townsend, Washington; his Grandmother Amanda Lillard; his brother Rick and his family of Tenino, Washington and; his brother Jeff and his family of Auburn, Washington.
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Decatur senior guard Dom Hunter averaged over 20 points this season for the Gators. Hunter led Decatur into the opening round of the state tournament for the sixth-straight year. file photo
2011-12 Mirror All-City boys Basketball Team Dom Hunter, Decatur Markus Rawls, Decatur DeeShawn Tucker, Federal Way Brayon Blake, Federal Way Thomas Rhodes, Beamer Honorable Mention Daryon James, Jefferson Abraham Ferrell-Logan, Decatur Roosevelt Jones, Beamer
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Federal Way senior point guard Darah Huertas-Vining led the Eagles back to the Tacoma Dome for the Class 4A State Girls Basketball Tournament for the fourth year in a row. She averaged 16.5 points a game for the Eagles. file photo
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Dom Hunter, Decatur The 6-foot senior had another impressive season for the Gators. After spending his junior season as Decatur’s second option behind Jerron Smith, Hunter was the Gators’ leading scorer at 21.0 points a game. Hunter also led Decatur into the program’s sixth-straight state tournament after winning the SPSL 3A Division with a 10-0 record. Hunter scored in double figures in all but one game this season and tallied 30 or more five times. He scored a career high 35 during a win over Wenatchee on Dec. 22. He also was selected to play in the 2012 Washington Interscholastic Basketball [ more all-city boys page 11 ]
Darah Huertas-Vining, Federal Way The 5-foot-2 point guard had an amazing four-year career at Federal Way. Huertas-Vining played in four state tournaments and brought home three trophies, including a second- and a third-place trophy. All she did was win, while putting up impressive numbers. During her four years running the point at Federal Way, the Eagles were a combined 93-23. Huertas-Vining is a three-time firstteam, All-SPSL selection and the division’s Player of the Year as a senior. During her [ more all-city girls page 10 ]
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Heather Sugg won’t be on the sidelines next season when the Todd Beamer High School girls basketball team takes the court.
The popular coach was told earlier this week by the school’s athletic director, Jerry Peterson, that she will not be rehired because the program has decided to go in a different direction. Sugg had been the Titans’ head varsity coach for the past four years and was the head junior varsity coach for the previous two seasons. Like several coaches at Beamer, she is not a school district employee. The news came out of nowhere, according to Sugg, who was diagnosed with an [ more beamer page 12 ]
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[10] March 16, 2012 [ all-city girls from page 9 ] career, she scored 1,431 points during her career. She has also led the SPSL in assists for three seasons. This year, Huertas-Vining averaged a team-best 15.7 points a game. She poured in 13.3 last season, 14.6 points as a sophomore and tallied 8.2 points a game during an impressive freshman year. It’s still up in the air where Huertas-Vining will play college basketball next season. “Ever since she was 3, she had a basketball in her hand,” said her mother, Shannon. “We had a little basketball hoop in the backyard and she would just dribble and shoot. Even the little boys were like, ‘we want her on our team.’ She was better than all the boys.”
Raven Benton, Federal Way The senior was the Eagles’ best all-around player. The 5-foot-9 Benton routinely brought the ball up the court as the point guard and was also Federal Way’s leading rebounder down low. Benton was also the only player on the Eagles’ Raven Benton roster to play in all 28 of their games and helped Federal Way win the South Puget Sound League South Division title with a 15-1 record. Federal Way finished 22-6 on the season. Benton was a first-team, All-SPSL South selection for the second year in a row after averaging 15.2 points a game. She scored in double figures in all but three
games during the season and had a season-high 26 during a win over Union in the opening round of the West Central District Tournament.
Jada Piper, TJ The junior led the Raiders into the postseason for the first time since 2009. The 5-foot-11 guard was a first-team, All-SPSL North selection and helped TJ win a three-team playoff for the fifth and final seed from the division into the SPSL Tournament. Jefferson finished 10-14 on the season and 6-10 in the SPSL North. But the Raiders won their final four regular season games to qualify. Piper averaged a teambest 13.8 points and scored over 20 points five times during the season. She had a season-best 22 during separate wins over Auburn and Tahoma.
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Megan Huff, Beamer The 6-foot-2 sophomore is already drawing interest from some of the better college basketball programs in the West. Huff played in only 15 games this season, but averaged 16.5 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots a game and was also a first-team, All-SPSL South Division selection by the league’s coaches. Huff tallied a season-high 25 points during a loss to
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The Western Washington University men’s basketball team and Federal Way graduate Dan Young won their first NCAA Division II West Regional Tournament since 2001. They now have the opportunity to do something even more special win a Division II national championship. Young has played in 31 games this season for the Vikings and has been a defensive stalwart down low. He is averaging 2.6 points and 2.5 rebounds a game in just 11.6 minutes a game. But Young is leading Western with 35 blocked shots on the season. The Vikings will take on Midwestern State in the Division II Elite Eight in Kentucky Heights, Ky. The game will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 21. Western defeated Seattle Pacific University, 56-50, in the West Regional championship game of the NCAA Division II Tournament at Sam Carver Gymnasium on the WWU campus Monday. “To have this kind of accomplishment is a feather in our players’ caps,” said WWU coach Brad Jackson. “I’m real proud of their effort and their fight, I thought we really came together down the stretch.” The Mustangs of Midwestern State, which is located in Wichita Falls, Texas, are making their third straight trip to the Elite Eight and own a record of 29-3. If Western does beat Midwestern State Wednesday, the Vikings will advance to the Final Four - the furthest WWU has advanced in the NCAA Division II Tournament since 2001.
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Christy Kullberg, Jefferson The senior guard was second on the Raiders in scoring at 8.9 points a game and was an honorable mention, All-SPSL North selection. She had a season high 23 points during a win over Decatur on Dec. 16.
Dyesha Belhumeur, Federal Way The 5-foot-7 wing was one of the more athletic players in the SPSL this sea-
son and was a second-team, All-SPSL South selection. Belhumeur averaged 10.4 points a game and helped the Eagles win the SPSL title.
Meghan Graf, Beamer The 6-footer was a second-team, All-SPSL South selection after a stellar senior season. Graf was second on the Titans after scoring 14.1 points a game. She scored 20 or more points five times.
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A’yesia Rogers, Decatur The Gator senior was a huge bright spot this season. The 5-foot-9 forward led Decatur to an 8-13 record, including three wins in the SPSL 3A Division. Rogers was a first-team, All-SPSL 3A selection by the league’s coaches after averaging 16.5 points a game. Rogers tallied double-digit points in all but two of the Gators’ games this year. She scored a season-best 25 points in the Gators’ opener against Fife on Dec. 2. Rogers actually started the season by scoring 20 or more points in six of Decatur’s first eight games. During a loss to Spanaway Lake, Rogers had 24 of the Gators’ 36 points.
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Brayon Blake, Federal Way The 6-foot-5 sophomore had a solid first season for the Eagles after transferring in from Cleveland High School, where he played as a freshman. Blake was a first-team, AllSPSL South selection after leading Federal Way in scoring at 15.9 points a game. He also led the Eagles in rebounds at nearly 10 a game. Blake had a career-high 31 points during a win over Rogers on Dec. 20. He was in double figures in all but three Federal Way games and was over 20 points five times.
Honorable mention: Daryon James, Jefferson The Raider junior guard had another strong season and was named second-team, All-SPSL North. The 6-foot-1 James helped TJ to a 10-12 overall record while leading the team in scoring at 14.5 points a game.
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The junior wing was third on the team in scoring behind Hunter and Rawls at 12.0 points a game. But Ferrell-Logan did a lot of the other intangibles for the Gators. He averaged 12.0 points a game and was one of the better defenders in the league.
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The senior guard was a second-team, All-SPSL South Division selection despite playing in only 15 games for the Titans. Jones led Beamer in scoring at 18.5 points a game. He scored a career-high 34 in a win over Graham-Kapowsin on Jan. 26.
[12] March 16, 2012 [ beamer from page 9 ] inoperable brain tumor in early 2010. The 38-yearold has still received no explanation from school or district officials as to why her contract was not renewed. “I feel like I got slapped in the face and shoved
www.federalwaymirror.com under the bus,” Sugg said Friday. “I’m heartbroken. I’ve cried all week. Maybe there’s another door that will open, but right now I’m just trying to comprehend it and take it all in. I love coaching.” According to Sugg, there was no communication with Peterson or any other
Federal Way administrators before she was let go. Sugg said she had not heard about anything she was doing wrong within the basketball program. Sugg did say there are rumors floating around that some parents of players on the Beamer junior varsity team had sent letters to
the school board regarding the program. But neither Peterson nor anybody else have acknowledged that the letters exist or have shown them to Sugg. Peterson has not yet returned a call by The Mirror for comment. He told the Seattle Times: “Todd Beamer High School appreciates everything
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extremely young roster. “It takes time to build a program,” she said. “It doesn’t happen overnight. I feel that I’ve done things right. I made sure things were in order.” After every season, coaches are evaluated regarding every aspect of their program. And, according to Sugg, everything on her 2011-12 coaching evaluation came back positive. “All I want to know is why,” she said. “If I’m a bad coach, just tell me. I feel bad for the girls. I think I’ve been a pretty good role model for those girls. I think they learned a lot when I got sick. They learned that you don’t give up fighting, just like on the basketball court. They never gave up when they were losing and left everything on the court.” In terms of her health, Sugg said the brain tumor didn’t affect her coaching one bit since she took a leave of absence for the final four games of 200910. She was back on the Beamer bench at the start of last season and led the Titans to the West Central District for the first time. In fact, she said that coaching the Beamer basketball team helped take her mind off the cancer treatment. “It’s nice to have that outlet. I could focus on them and what we are going to do.” Sugg had an MRI scan last week and the tumor in her brain “is good,” she said. “It’s just sitting there and it hasn’t moved or grown. It’s good. There is no issue there. If I would have even thought that my health would endanger these girls, I would have stepped down. I would never put anybody at risk.”
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ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for an Advertising Sales Consultant at the Federal Way Mirror office. This is a TEMPORARY position (approximately 4-6 weeks), beginning late-April. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales background (print media sales exper ience is a definite asset); excellent communication and organizational skills; as well as the ability to work effectively in a deadlinedr iven environment. Must be computer-proficient at Word, Excel, and utilizing the Internet. Position requires use of personal cell phone and vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. Compensation includes a base plus commission. Sound Publishing, Inc. is an Equal Oppor tunity Employer and is Washington’s largest private, independent newspaper co mpa ny. Our b roa d household distribution blankets the entire Greater Puget Sound region, extending nor thwa r d f r o m S e a t t l e t o Canada, south to Salem, Oregon, and westward to the Pacific Ocean. If you would like to join our energetic, competitive, and professional sales team, then please email your cover letter and resume to: hreast@soundpublishing.com
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LEGAL NOTICES PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Code Amendments Related to Change of Use and Nonconforming Use Development Standards For Non-Residential Uses in all Zoning Districts (Non-Project Action) File No: 12-101171-00-UP The City of Federal Way’s Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers (33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003), to consider the following amendments to the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC): Add a new section to FWRC Chapter 19.15 to implement review, procedural and development standards for new tenants at existing developed commercial (non-residential) sites. The proposed code amendments also modify the nonconforming development standards of FWRC 19. 30.090. The official file is available for public review at the Department of Community and Economic Development (address above). A staff report will be available to the public on March 28, 2012. During the public hearing, the Planning Commission will take testimony from City staff, and other interested citizens. Any person may submit written comments prior to the hearing or present them to the Planning Commission during the hearing, and/or may appear at the public hearing to give verbal testimony. For additional information regarding these proposed amendments, please contact Contract Senior Planner Jim Harris at 253-835-2653, or jim.harris@cityoffederalway.com. Published in the Federal Way Mirror on March 16, 2012. FWM1863 Date Published: March 16, 2012 PUBLIC NOTICE Mitch Bramlitt, AutoZone Development Corp, 123 South Front, Memphis, TN 38103 is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, AutoZone #4133 is located at 4310 A Street SE in Auburn, King County, Washington. This project involves 0.82 acres of soil disturbance for commercial construction activities. Stormwater will be discharged to ground with 100 % infiltration. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 FWM1861 Date of first publication: March 9, 2012 Date of last publication: March 16, 2012 The opportunity to make a difference is right in front of you. RECYCLE THIS PAPER
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Notice of Public Hearing Conclusion of the Neighborhood Stabilization (NSP1) Program 1 Grant Funding NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Federal Way Human Services Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, April 16, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Conference Room on the second floor at City Hall (33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003), to complete the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1 grant program. Detailed information about the NSP1 program is available for review during regular business hours at the Mayor’s Office (address above). For additional information, please contact Brook Lindquist, Human Services Staff, at 253-835-2401, during normal business hours. Written comments on Federal Way’s NSP1 program will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on April 13, 2012, and may be forwarded to: City of Federal Way, Attn: Brook Lindquist, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003. Any person may present written comments to the Human Services Commission during the hearing, and/or may appear at the public hearing to give public testimony Reasonable accommodations at the public hearing such as sign language interpretation or alternate formats for printed materials are available for individuals with disabilities with advance notice. The Hylebos Conference Room at City Hall complies with the American Disabilities Act. Please call Brook Lindquist at (253) 835-2401 at least one business day in advance to request accommodation. For TDD relay service call 1-800-8336388/TDD or 1-800-833-6384/voice. To be published in the Federal Way Mirror on March 16, 2012. FWM1864 Date Published: March 16, 2012 AUCTION NOTICE In compliance with RCW 46.5.130 Express towing LLC will sell to the highest bidder at 1215 S 365th St in Federal Way, WA on 3/21/12 @ 3:00 pm. Viewing starts at 12 pm. FWM1862 Date Published: March 16, 2012 FWM ADVERTISEMENT TO BID South King Fire & Rescue will be accepting sealed bids for roof replacement of department facility located at 1405 SW 312 St. Federal Way, WA 98023. Scope of work includes: Removal of all existing base flashing membranes and metal flashing of low slope roof and asphalt shingles from steep slope areas; raising penetrations and curbs; installation of cover board and underlayment, single ply (Sarnafil, Fibertite, or Burke) roof membrane on low slope areas, asphalt shingles (Malarkey) on steep slope areas, sheet metal flashing and trim, and joint sealers. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM on April 6, 2012 at the headquarters station located at 31617 1st Ave S., Federal Way, WA 98003. Bid opening will occur at 3:15 on April 6, 2012. There will be a MANDATORY walk-thru held on March 23, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. Bid packets and specifications will be provided at the walk-thru. The department contact person will be D/C Mike Knorr (253-946-7250). South King Fire & Rescue is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified bidders are encouraged to submit bids. FWM1865 Date Published: March 16, 2012 Find your dream home at pnwHomeFinder.com
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