Just a few shots from today… ah, warm weather–finally!
Looks like it's sticking around for a while…summer?
West Seattle Tweet-up at Salty’s on Alki this Thursday
June 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Don't worry–you don't have to be on Twitter or have to know what a Tweet-up is to join in this Thursday… it's really just a chance for local folks to get to know each other better. Tweet-ups were started so that people could meet the folks they've been chatting with over the internet in various social media platforms such as Twitter or Facebook.
If you're a small business who's been considering social media, you may want to attend to mingle with those who have successfully implemented blogs, Twitter and Facebook into their businesses.
The West Seattle Tweet-up is taking place on Thursday, June 24, 2010 starting at 5:30 p.m. in the bar at Salty's on Alki.
Please bring a can of food to donated to the West Seattle Food Bank.
More information here: www.twtvite.com/wstweetup.
Latest Seattle Police Dept. Public Safety Newsletter
June 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
You can download a copy here: Download Public Safety Newsletter June 9 2010
This month's topics include:
- the West Seattle Blockwatch Captains Network
- Seattle Night Out on August 3, 2010 — register your Block Parties here
- the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council and
- information on keeping children safe.
Be sure to read your full copy by clicking the above link–and let's start planning our Block Party!
Did You Get Your Tax Assessment in the Mail?
June 19, 2010 by 4 Comments
When I'm providing mortgage rate quotes for Seattle area home owners, I've been noticing that many of them are enjoying recently reduced property taxes due to the current housing climate. So you can imagine my surprise to see that our tax assessed value (and therefore our tax bill) INCREASE for 2010. Our neighbor confirmed that her taxes went up as well. Neither of us have made any improvements to our homes. So this is apparently based on "appreciation". But without significant sales to support this increase, I'm wondering where King County is coming up with these numbers?
Local title company, The Talon Group, has an interesting article about property taxes
Homeowners have a right to appeal their property valuations withing 60 days of the mail date of the Official Property Value Notice. It would stand to reason that they would need to send some sort of notification out to homeowner if the assessor was revaluing property.
I'm wondering what other Beach Drive neighbors received from the King County tax assessor. Please chime in–did your assessment go up or down or stay the same?
Super Low Tides this Weekend
June 12, 2010 by Leave a Comment
In addition to our wonderful sunny weather, we will have very low tides this weekend.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
- Low 11:25 am at -3.2
- High 7:09 pm at 11.7
Sunday, June 13, 2010
- Low 12:16 am at -7.8
- High 4:51 am at 10.7
- Low 12:09 pm at -3.5
- High 7:48 pm at 12.0
As you're beach combing along Emma Schmitz, Charles Richey, and areas of Lincoln Park, remember these are designated marine preserves or Marine Protected Areas. Nothing is to be removed from these coastal areas, including shells or sea critters. Download MarineAreaRules (see page 19).
Beach areas in front of homes are often private and have varying property lines from property to property. Some homes may own the beach out to mean low tide. There's no way for the public to know where private property begins or ends–just something to keep in mind.
BREAKING NEWS! Sunshine Predicted in Seattle for Saturday and Sunday
June 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Theron Zahn from KOMO-4 is broadcasting off Mee Kwa Mooks Park and Beach Drive covering Seattle's recent and pending weather. I had a few moments to interview him where he predicted a beautiful sunny day for Saturday. Sunday will start off a little grey with a marine overcast which should burn off. Note that it's sunny enough for shadows in the picture!
Neighbors, I hope you have a wonderful sunny weekend–we're all due!
Last Nights Beautiful Sunset
June 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Just in case you want something gorgeous to look at on a drizzly Seattle day.
Seattle Yacht Club Regatta Today
June 5, 2010 by 1 Comment
The Seattle Yacht Club is cruising around Blake Island today for the Tri-Point Race #3.
Here are photos from the Tri-Point Race #2 around Vashon and Maurey Islands.
Potential Attempted Break In
June 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
We received this email today about a potential break-in on Beach Drive around the 4600 block:
Apparently, the perpetrator knocked on the front door and when there was no answer he went through the gate and entered the backyard. There he rattled the back door by the master bedroom. Our neighbor went to the front door and when no one was there and her dog was barking she went to the back door by the kitchen, saw a man at her master bedroom door and asked him what he was doing and he took off up the bank and climbed over their fence to another neighbor's yard.
Our neighbor called 911 and described the perpetrator as a young man, dark hair, approx 20 something, about 6 ft tall, medium build, ponytail, black cap, white hoodie sweatshirt, black pants.
Luckily, no harm done……eyes wide open!
Great reminder about having a Block Watch (what if the neighbor wasn't home) and the upcoming Seattle's Night Out in August.
Satterlee House to Keep it’s Historic Lawn
June 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment
West Seattle Blog reports that the Satterlee House, also known as the Painted Lady of Beach Drive, will not have new homes on the front lawn anytime soon. The State Supreme Court has rejected builder and owner, William Conner's request to build three "mini-mansions" in front of the historic home. You can read WSB's coverage of this fight that has gone on for over two years here.
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