SEATAC – Surveillance video was release by the King County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday that shows a man standing in a hallway outside the Lowfare Fly Travel Agency, which was robbed Saturday.

Sheriff’s officials are requesting that anyone who recognizes the man in the freeze-frame above contact them immediately at (206) 296-4155.

Apparently the suspect was armed with a semi-automatic pistol that he used to rob an employee and steal cash, a cell phone and credit cards.

Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Department immediately.

SOURCE:

• KIRO News

SEATAC – The King County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man suspected of exposing himself at least 11 times in the SeaTac area.

He appears to be getting bolder and his activities are escalating, deputies reported.

Investigators released a composite sketch of the suspect Monday morning (see sketch at left).

In the attacks, the suspect has exposed himself to girls and women, aged 11 to 39, in apartment complexes. In some cases, he grabbed or groped the victim as she walked past.

The incidents began in late February. The most recent incident was occurred April 13. They all took place between 5 and 9:30 p.m.

Victims have described the suspect as a man in his mid-20s with olive skin. He’s 5 feet 6 to 5 feet 8 inches tall. He is always dressed in jeans and a hoodie sweatshirt with the hood cinched up around his face.

Here’s a list of the incidents from the Sheriff’s Office:

• February 20, 2008 at Windsor Heights Apts., 17229 – 32nd Ave S.
• February 28, 2008 at Carriage House Apts., 3608 S. 180th.
• February 29, 2008 at Windsor Heights Apts., 17229 – 32nd Ave S.
• March 10, 2008 at Hunt Club Apts., 3726 S. 180th.
• March 23, 2008 at Carriage House Apts., 3608 S. 180th.
• April 12, 2008 at Windsor Heights Apts., 17229 – 32nd Ave S.
• April 13, 2008 at Carriage House Apts., 3608 S. 180th

The apartment manager at Carriage House says there were at least four other incidents at the complex between March 10 and 21st that were not reported.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (206) 296-3311 or 911.

SOURCE:

• The News Tribune

SEATAC – Alaska Airlines and the FAA are investigating why smoke appeared in the cockpit and cabin of one of the airline’s older 737s after it landed Thursday morning at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The plane, carrying 103 passengers and a crew of five, was evacuated using its emergency slides on a taxiway.

The first officer was treated for possible smoke inhalation but was later said to be OK, and two passengers reported minor injuries, according to the airline.

Investigators do not know if the smoke was caused by a problem with the nose gear, which delayed the landing while the pilots were troubleshooting and made an airport fly-by.

Flight 529 from Los Angeles was about five to 10 minutes from landing at the Seattle airport when the cockpit instruments indicated a possible problem with the nose gear, said Paul McElroy, an airline spokesman.

The pilots decided to make a low-level pass over the runway so air traffic controllers in the tower could make sure the landing gear was down, McElroy said. The plane then circled back around and made a normal landing. But while it was taxing to the gate, a hazy smoke appeared in the cockpit and the cabin, and the captain ordered evacuation chutes deployed.

The plane landed at 9:20 a.m. It was supposed to land at 9:03 a.m.

McElroy said the first officer later received “precautionary medical attention” for possible smoke inhalation. He did not require hospitalization. And two passengers reported “minor” injuries during the evacuation and asked for medical treatment, McElroy said.

The 10-year-old plane is one of Alaska Airlines’ older “classic” 737s that are gradually being replaced with newer models. The average age of Alaska’s fleet of 40 737-400s is 12 years and six months. Earlier this year, the airline inspected all its 737-400s for possible wing-flap problems after several emergency landings.

Older 737s have been getting a lot of attention in recent weeks after the FAA fined Southwest Airlines a record amount for failing to make timely inspections.

SOURCE:

• Seattle P-I

Are you an artist?

The City of Normandy Park is looking for artists for their annual Arts Festival, which will be held June 7th and 8th.

Applications are due by May 15th to be guaranteed entry into the event.

Late submissions are accepted on a space available basis.

Event publication, entry forms, and art tags can be accessed here.

WHAT: Normandy Park Arts Festival

WHEN: June 7th and 8th, 2008

CONTACT: email to artscomm@ci.normandy-park.wa.us

ARTISTS: Go to FORMS LIBRARY for entry forms, guidelines and art tags.

VENDORS: Space is available in the Recreation Center for vendors to sell original art work and crafts. Application needs to be made by May 15. Go to FORMS LIBRARY for entry forms, guidelines and art tags.

VOLUNTEERS: No experience necessary and most shifts are 3-hours long. Email artscomm@ci.normandy-park.wa.us your interest area. Go to FORMS LIBRARY for entry forms, guidelines and art tags. Help is needed in the following areas:

• Set-up, June 6th, 4pm
• Art Docents: June 7th, 8th, starting at 10am
• Take Down: June 8th, 4pm

FORMS: FORMS LIBRARY

JUDGES FOR JURIED GALLERY:

Nancy Johnson:

• Education: University of Idaho, BA Fine Arts Centre College of Kentucky, San Francisco Academy of Art, San Francisco Art Institute.
• Exhibitions: Nancy has exhibited her work in numerous galleries in the US and has had solo exhibitions at Linda Farris Gallery, 1976 & 1977, Seattle Pacific University, 1979, and Foster/White Gallery, 1980, ‘821, ‘86, ‘98 and 2002. In 2007, Nancy has a show of her work to Normandy Park City Hall.
• Awards and Collections: Nancy has received many awards for her work including the Chautauqua Institution Award in 1082, NW Watercolor Society Award in 1082, and 10983 and the Frye Art Museum in 1070. Her work is in several collections in the US and Canada and is included in the collections of Pacific Western Bank, Columbia Tower, McCann-Erickson, Seattle Water Department and Ray’s Boathouse.

William Kuhns:

• Education: BA Fine Arts Seattle University, MA Fine Arts University of Washington.
• Exhibitions: William Kuhns has exhibited his work in may NW galleries including: Polly Friedlander Gallery, Manolides Gallery, NN Gallery, And/Or Gallery, Irwins Gallery and Glazers Gallery.
• Employment: William has worked as a photojournalist and combat photographer in Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, Panama, Thailand, Egypt, Korea, Portugal, Germany, Japan and Hungary. He is currently the Art Department Chair at Nathan Hale High School in Seattle, where he teaches art and photography.He has been an art educator for the past 30 years. He also runs a photo studio in Seattle.

ENTERTAINMENT:

• Live music throughout the day.
• Volunteer Perfoming Groups: groups interested in performing on June 7th or June 8th should contact artscomm@ci.normandy-park.wa.us

WALK-IN-THE-PARK: Hosted by the Park Board, join us for our annual walk that will leave City Hall Park at 10am. You will be back in time to enjoy the concert. See link below for registration form and additional information.

ART WORK CHECK IN: Wed, June 4th, 4pm-6pm. Attach tag card to back of each item submitted. Cards can be found on FORMS LIBRARY.

SEATTLE – A man who shot and killed a Farwest cab driver in SeaTac before setting fire to the taxi has been convicted of aggravated murder and arson.

The King County prosecutor’s office says 19-year-old Earnest Lenell Collins of Seattle will automatically receive a life term with parole when he is sentenced May 9 in King County Superior Court. The jury returned with the verdict Friday.

Prosecutors say robbery was the apparent motive for the July 17 killing of the Farwest Taxi driver, Jagit Singh. He was shot twice in the head and his cab was set afire.

Collins fled and was arrested in Chicago.

SOURCE:

• Seattle P-I

SEATAC – Three passengers on a flight between Amsterdam to SeaTac Airport may have been exposed to measles in late March.

Health officials say a woman on the flight has a confirmed case of the disease, and now they are contacting passengers who sat near her.

The Northwest Airlines flight 33 came from the Netherlands to Sea-Tac on March 26, and arrived in Washington at about 3:25 p.m. The woman - who is in her 20s - then flew from Seattle to Portland on Horizon Airlines Flight 2243, which departed from Seattle at 5 p.m.

Health officials say passengers who were on her flight or in the airport at that time should be alert for symptoms and contact health providers if they become ill.

Measles is a highly infectious illness that causes rash, fever, cough, and red, watery eyes.

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• KING-TV

Through October 2008, visitors to the SeaTac International Airport North Terminal will be able to view artwork created by some very special artists.

Using a myriad of recycled objects, Northwest artists from Creative ArtSpace and Art Escape designed teapots primarily for fun rather than mere functionality.  In the spirit of “found art,” artists scavenged at least one pot body, handle, lid and spout; often garnering numerous spouts or handles.  These were assembled according to whim, whimsy, or the dictates of imagination.  Wonderful re-created Ming vases and dragon paintings complete the exploration of Asian art from this very unique perspective.

This exhibit is a small sampling of the vibrant and creative voices of contemporary Northwest artists with developmental disabilities and vivid, imaginative capabilities.  These artists participate in the Art Escape program at the Moshier Community Art Center in Burien, WA and in the Creative ArtSpace program at the Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Resource Centerin Kent, WA.  Instructor Shariana Mundi works with the artists in an atmosphere of playful exploration and creative expression.

Artists Include:

• Giel Ahn
• Brenda Satko
• Jesse Whitehouse
• Tracy Wieland
• Sue Owens
• Doug Query
• Shannon Twilley
• Shirley Strand
• Anish Titus
• Min Lee
• Lisa Pickering
• Ryan Steve
• John Shaw
• Dustin Moles
• Jean Cavanaugh
• Libby Heller
• Cindy Mason
• Kelly McLaughlin
• Jeff Ingraham
• Hoa Caldwell
• Joseph Ruf

For more information regarding inclusive arts programming for people with disabilities, please contact Gina Kallman at Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, 206-242-7752, or Kent Parks, Recreation and Community services, 253-856-5030.

Doncha just love it when big fancy ’spensive displays end up showing error messages?

We do:

SOURCE:

• Skyzyk’s Flickr Photostream

SEATAC –A United Airlines jet landed safely at SeaTac Airport after its crew reported possible hydraulic problems Monday afternoon.

Just before 4pm, an Airbus A-320 touched down with an “absolutely perfect landing,” according to a witness.

The aircraft, flying in from Dulles Airport, called in with a possible hydraulic failure and the pilot was apparently very careful with the landing gear as the plane landed, the witness said.

Firefighters met the plane on a taxiway, and a tow vehicle pulled it away.

“All in all, (it was) a nice piece of flying, but it looks like it was a bad indicator rather than an actual problem,” the witness said.

SOURCE:

• KIRO-TV

SEATAC – The Port of Seattle is preparing to move ahead with a $413 million rental car center at Sea-Tac Airport. It’s the next big project after last week’s port commissioner decision to lift a moratorium on major contracts.

The commissioners say the port has made reforms recommended in a critical state audit that found it mismanaged projects.

SOURCE:

• Tacoma News-Tribune