Bainbridge island Review
Baby born on ferry to Seattle: The ferry MV Puyallup found itself with an unexpected passenger on Oct. 22 when a woman on board the vessel gave birth.
Details were still sketchy Oct. 24 on the big event, but Marta Coursey, spokeswoman for Washington State Ferries, said the crew reported that a woman on the ferry gave birth to a baby girl and was assisted by an EMS crew that helped deliver the baby.
The Puyallup was sailing to Seattle on the 5:20 a.m. departure from Bainbridge Island on Oct. 22.
Coursey said the ferry was still on its way to Seattle, and the baby was born at 6:01 a.m.
The ferry’s arrival did not appear to be delayed by the emergency, Coursey said.
Bremerton Patriot
Walking in her shoes: They came in hot pink tennis shoes, glittery red pumps and Seahawk-themed stilettos.
And they walked — right down Fourth Street — to bring attention to the issue of domestic violence.
More than 80 men, women and children gathered Oct. 18 at noon at the corner of Pacific Avenue and Fourth Street, many of them in high heels to Walk In Her Shoes. The third annual walk, sponsored by the Kitsap YWCA, is a way to bring attention to the issue of domestic violence.
Among the teams participating were members of Tracy Flood for Judge, and county government officials.
The Kitsap County team included Prosecutor Russ Hauge, County Commissioner Linda Streissguth, County Assessor Paul Andrews, County Coroner Greg Sandstrom, County Auditor Walt Washington and assistant Delores Gilmore, and County Clerk Dave Peterson.
Sandstrom and Andrews made Seahawks stilettos for the event, painted in Seahawks blue and green with glitter and stickers to boot.
Central Kitsap Reporter
Mall improvements coming: A Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, new LED parking lot lighting, new seats and free wireless Internet are just a few of the numerous changes planned at the Kitsap Mall.
Replacing the mall’s years-old soft seating is one of the improvements that will be made.
While enjoying the comfy seats, mall-goers will also be able to use free WiFi.
The restrooms will be renovated, and a family restroom – designed to help parents take care of their children – will also be built. A new play area including ride-along “Zoomer” animals will be available for children.
Outside, new signs featuring a new logo will be installed at the entrances. A portion of the parking lot is being retrofitted with high-efficiency LED lighting.
Several new tenants are moving in including Buffalo Wild Wings which will open in December.
North Kitsap Herald
Boathouse goes rogue in Liberty Bay: John Zetty’s boat and boathouse were evicted from the port marina in 2012 for repeated late moorage payments. On Oct. 16, after nearly two years of legal battles over the matter, he moved his boat out of the marina. On Oct. 20, he moved the boathouse but, eventually, the boathouse was moving on its own.
Zetty argues the port forced him to move the boathouse that day, when the winds were gusting at around 13 miles per hour in Liberty Bay. The port argues differently.
“We don’t have the power to force someone out of the marina during a storm,” said port manager Brad Miller.
Miller said the port had nothing to do with the deadline. The Kitsap County Superior Court, Miller said, gave Zetty one last opportunity to move his property — until Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.
“Saturday was a beautiful calm day,” Miller said. “It was a beautiful day to move it out, but he didn’t.”
The weather on Oct. 18 was 67 degrees and no rain, with winds from 1-7 mph. On Oct. 19, winds were worse, ranging up to 15 mph.
Zetty said he didn’t move the boathouse those days because he couldn’t get enough friends to help.
Zetty and a handful of helpers moved the boat out on the morning of Oct. 20, with his 43-foot powerboat.
Once free from moorage, the wind hit the boathouse, sending it into nearby boats, damaging the structure and the tow lines.
Shortly before 11 a.m., in Liberty Bay, the boathouse went rogue, blowing with the wind and threatening nearby anchored boats.
Then, a tow chain dropped off of Zetty’s stern and fouled one of two propellers.
Poulsbo police came to assist with its boat. The boathouse was secured with police help and anchored in Liberty Bay, where it remains.
Zetty faced similar problems on Oct. 16 when he moved his wooden 37-foot Owens powerboat. The engine died while en route to a marina in Port Orchard. He didn’t make it out of Liberty Bay. The fuel was so old it went bad. The boat was blown to a nearby marina.
Port Orchard Independent
City considers impact fees: The Port Orchard City Council is considering adopting transportation impact fees.
Currently, Kitsap County has a $515 rate for traffic impact fees, while Pierce County is at $1,742.
Among neighboring cities, Gig Harbor’s impact fee is $2,012, but is in the process of being updated. Poulsbo’s is $2,830.
The fees are assessed to pay for capital facility improvement projects necessitated by new development, including but not limited to parks, schools, streets and roads.
The state average transportation impact fee is $2,880, while the highest is $14,707 by Sammamish. Kitsap County has the lowest fee in the state.
Cities with similar populations: Enumclaw’s impact fees range from $2,907 to $2,937; Lynden’s rates are from $1,997 to $2,016; Sedro-Wolley’s fees range from $4,186 to $4,230 and Washougal’s fee is $2,192.
