Highline offers first course in solar energy

Highline Community College offers its first course in solar technology this February.  Solar 101, a class on solar hot water technology, gives students both the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to start a career in the field of eco-friendly technology. here is more information from the college:

“There was a need for this training in the industry, and we responded,” said Judy Perry, Executive Director of Community Education at Highline. “Employers have already expressed interest in hiring our students that are trained to use the equipment and technology, which allows our communities to help reduce the carbon footprint.”

Highline is the second community college in the state to offer this training, modeling it after a successful program offered at Columbia Basin College in Pasco, Washington.

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CleanScapes to collect extra garbage this week

On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week, CleanScapes will be collecting the residential garbage and recycling that was not collected because of last week’s winter weather. Here is more info from CleanScapes:

Garbage Service

If your collection day is Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, you may set out twice your regular amount of garbage at no additional charge.

Recycling Service

If your recycling service was missed last week, it will be collected this week, regardless of whether this is your regularly scheduled recycling week.  Please place your cart out on your collection day, and CleanScapes will collect your recycling. .

Yard Debris and Food Waste Service

Yard debris will be collected on the regular collection schedule. Residential customers may set out all correctly prepared yard debris generated by the recent storm on their next two regularly scheduled collection days. It will be collected at no additional charge.  Extra yard debris should be placed in large paper bags or garbage cans labeled “Yard Debris”. Bundles of branches should be no bigger than 2 feet by 2 feet by 4 feet (2’x2’x4’) and should be tied together with compostable string or twine. Branches or tree trunks larger than 4 inches in diameter or 4 feet in length cannot be collected.

Time to report storm damage

Time to report storm damage

 

Residents and businesses that suffered property damage or other losses in the recent storm may be eligible for assistance to get their property back in order.

Eligibility is determined through a damage assessment process which takes into account the total reported losses within King County. In order to compute the losses, individuals and businesses are encouraged to submit reports to the King County Office of Emergency Management (OEM).

You can submit damage reports online or by calling 1-800-523-5044 during business hours. Both reporting systems will be open until 5 p.m. on January 31.

Residents should note that submitting a report to OEM does not guarantee reimbursement.

KOMO 4 viewers give life-saving dog a second chance

KOMO 4 viewers give life-saving dog a second chance

 

A paralyzed dog from Des Moines is doing better thanks to KOMO 4 viewers and a West Seattle veterinarian.

Piper, an 8-year-old black Labrador, was partially paralyzed last week by a hit and run driver.

Her owner, Tony Valda raced Piper to a vet, but he couldn't afford an x-ray. 

"Over the weekend, I was wondering, is she going to live or die," Valda said.

In desperation, Valda called the KOMO 4 Problem Solvers, who reached out to Greentree Animal Hospital in West Seattle. Veterinarians there agreed to treat Piper.

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Seattle Police help bring down drug ring stretching to San Francisco

Seattle Police help bring down drug ring stretching to San Francisco

Twenty people are in custody following a lengthy investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and Seattle Police Department into a cocaine, meth and heroin trafficking ring that stretched from San Francisco to Vancouver, Canada.

Investigators allege the conspirators brought multi-kilo loads of cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine into the Seattle area from California and distributed it throughout Western Washington and Canada.

The following defendants have been charged with various federal crimes including conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and/or conspiracy to engage in money laundering:

  • Juan Gomez-Diaz, 37, Des Moines
  • Dagoberto Herrera-Avila, 37, Sea-Tac
  • Jose Rodriguez-Rivera, 38, Lynnwood
  • Juan Siquiero-Gonzalez, 33, Federal Way
  • Luis Orozco-Lopez, 21, Sedro-Woolley
  • Uriel Amin Martinez-Botello, 31, Everett
  • Hugo Gomez-Barrada, 29, Seattle
  • Lorenzo Rodriguez-Rivera, 35, Mountlake Terrace
  • Elmer Alvarez-Ochoa, 39, Lynnwood
  • Ramon Barrera, 35, Mountlake Terrace
  • Pedro Lopez, 38, Seattle
  • Jose Rodriquez-Lujan, 36, Kent
  • Mario Gamiz-Yescas, 33, Kirkland
  • Gerson Fletes-Ramos, 30, Shoreline
  • Javier Cabrera-Arteaga, 26, Shoreline
  • Manuel Mejia-Garay, 32, Seattle
  • Enrique Munoz-Andres, 32, Pacific
  • Timothy Rishor, 36, Edmonds
  • Joshua Abellera, 37, Shoreline
  • Mayra Mendez-Rodriguez, 28, Mountlake Terrace

Des Moines seeks new police chief

The city has posted the following job listing for a new chief of police.

Salary is $109,128 to $132,636 according to the recruitment brochure

John O’Leary served as interim police chief after Roger Baker retired from the position in March 2011.

The City of Des Moines, Washington, seeks an experienced law enforcement executive who is as comfortable and effective dealing with administrative tasks as he/she is working the street. An energetic and motivational individual with the ability to make things happen, Des Moines’ next Chief should possess a history of community involvement, preferably in leadership roles, be approachable and personable. The Police Chief should demonstrate a genuine respect for a diverse community and be highly visible and active within the community and with the City’s management team. The Chief should lead by example, demonstrate personal and professional integrity beyond reproach, and communicate a sense of vision backed by specific goals and objectives with a plan to achieve these goals through measured success. He/She will serve as a visible, approachable ambassador of the community, while remaining cognizant and sensitive to the needs of all members of the Police Department. The competitive candidate will exhibit an open, straight-forward communication style and will be a good listener who deals with all employees and citizens in a consistent manner.

Who would you celebrate at Highline schools?

Who would you celebrate at Highline schools?

 

Nominations are now being accepted for the Highline Schools Foundation HANDS UP! For Highline Schools 2012 Gold Star Awards.

Here is more information from the foundation:

Each year, Gold Star is a much-anticipated awards celebration and fundraiser to benefit the Foundation, which is the only non-profit organization supporting all schools in the Highline School District.

The Foundation directly supports students in our district in areas where state funding cannot, through grants for classroom innovation, funding for arts programming, help for students in need with sports participation fees, a substantial college scholarship program, and more.

In the eleven years since the Foundation began, it has given over $1,000,000 in funds to programs and students in Highline Public Schools.