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Movie, discussion on undocumented children at UW's Kane Hall tonight

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Nov 20, 2009 a 11:11 AM PST
A movie about undocumented children and their struggles after they turn 18 will be shown at Kane Hall tonight, with a discussion on it afterward.The movie is "Papers", and it is about kids who are...more born outside the country, are brought here, have a normal childhood, with normal schooling, normal friends and living normal, American lives, but at the moment they turn 18, become illegal immigrants in the eyes of government.  It discusses the issues they have in trying to become citizens of the only country they've ever known and the obstacles they face in just trying to live their adult lives.There will also be a discussion after the movie with Pramila Jayapal, executive director of movie sponsor OneAmerica, and some of the people in the movie, including Jorge-Alonso Chehade, who is a UW business school grad but just received a 45-day stay from being deported.The movie begins at 7:30 p.m. and costs $10 ($5 for students).  You can buy at the door or online through Brown Paper Tickets.
University District

Many reach out to help Rainier Valley Food Bank after theft

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Nov 20, 2009 a 10:22 AM PST
On Wednesday morning Sam Osborne, the executive director of the Rainier Valley Food Bank, arrived at the center only to discover that potatoes, onions and canned goods--enough to feed 1500...more people--had been stolen. And while the crime was tragic, especially so close to Thanksgiving, the food bank now has even more food than before, thanks to generous donations from all over the community. Neighbors, local businesses and even other organizations, have all donated in response to the theft. PCC dropped off $1000 worth of groceries and the Union Gospel Mission is making a delivery to Rainier Valley now. (The video above, by KOMO Newsradio's Travis Mayfield, shows Union Gospel's President Herb Pfiffner talking about the cintribution)  "The outpouring of community support has been amazing," Osborne said. "All I can say is 'wow!'" If you would like to help the Rainier Valley Food Bank Osborne says they always need financial contributions, which can be made at their Web site.
Columbia City

Prosecutors: Knox staged break-in after murder

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Nov 20, 2009 a 7:13 AM PST
Amanda Knox and her boyfriend staged a burglary in the apartment where they had just killed a British student in an attempt to sidetrack the investigation, prosecutors said Friday.

South Carolina pre 787 ground breaking

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Nov 20, 2009 a 7:03 AM PST
Boeing in South Carolina is just about to break ground on the new 787 plant.
Everett, Renton

Brandi Carlile tonight at Easy Street (free)

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Nov 20, 2009 a 6:21 AM PST
The Ravensdale native is coming to LoQA tonight  long-awaited free in-store at 7 p.m. at Easy Street, 20 Mercer Street.Remember when "The Story" was used in the cliffhanger of Grey's Anatomy Season...more 3? Here's an awesome video of her performing that song in Portland.Even when fictional Queen Anne resident Meredith Grey "drowns" and a ferry runs aground and everything is topsy-turvy in that cheesy TV way, Carlile's gorgeous voice still chokes you up a little, doesn't it?Photo by Jeremy Cowart courtesy of the artist
Queen Anne

'How can we allow this to go on?'

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Nov 19, 2009 a 11:11 PM PST
The most vulnerable children in our state - children who are supposed to be protected by the state - are dying at an alarming rate. KOMO News has found both startling and heartbreaking details in hundreds of documents from the state Child Protective Services.

Reward offered in White Center hit-and-run crash

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Nov 19, 2009 a 10:57 PM PST
Jeff Kearney was hit while walking across a crosswalk Tuesday night. The vehicle hit Kearney so hard that its side mirror sheered off. But police say the driver slowed for just a moment before speeding off.

'Tis the season for gift cards: Make sure you know your rights

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Nov 19, 2009 a 7:39 PM PST
Despite a 5-year-old state law prohibiting enforced expiration dates on most gift certificates and gift cards, some retail employees may not have gotten the message.

S.C. senator: We 'threw everything at Boeing'

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Nov 19, 2009 a 6:32 PM PST
In South Carolina, Boeing is on the fast track. The company will officially break ground at the site of its next 787 Dreamliner assembly plant on Friday, but the break-neck pace is already underway.

Thieves swipe would-be Thanksgiving meals from food bank

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Nov 19, 2009 a 6:40 PM PST
Thieves snipped a storage container lock at the Rainier Valley food bank and loaded their truck with 30 crates of food. "It's just heartbreaking," said food bank director Sam Osbourne.

Van Asselt Mural

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Nov 19, 2009 a 4:13 PM PST
Here's another video from the playground project at Van Asselt Elementary School. This piece focuses on the mural designed by students, but created by volunteers.
Beacon Hill

School community builds together at Van Asselt

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Nov 19, 2009 a 2:55 PM PST
Despite the rain, the Van Asselt Elementary School Community came together and built a new playground today. More than 150 volunteers from nonprofit KaBoom, Home Depot and Major League Soccer joined...more parents and friends of the school for the project. The new playground should be ready for kids (weather permitting) to play by Friday. Check out the results of their hard work in this video!
Beacon Hill

Clean-up Just in Time for Another Storm

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Nov 19, 2009 a 1:46 PM PST
Two trees hit this Shoreline home off 8th Ave today. Tree crews are busier than ever. They tell me they expect tonight and tomorrow to be the worst.
Shoreline

No jail time for ex-judge who patronized prostitute

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Nov 19, 2009 a 2:59 PM PST
Former Pierce County Superior Court Judge Michael Hecht escaped a jail term as he was sentenced Thursday for his conviction last month on charges of patronizing a prostitute and harassment.

Another snowy day at Stevens Pass

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Nov 19, 2009 a 7:47 PM PST