West Seattle News

Seattlepi.com's Casey McNerthney reports that the Highland Park home-invasion robbery last week was an inside job - arranged with one of the residents staying at the home the night of the crime.

Additionally, it looks like this might be the third strike for one of the robbery suspects who told police "I'm not going back to prison for life."

Read more at Seattlepi.com.

Seattlepi.com's Casey McNerthney reports the Dick's Drive-In voting fiasco has been straightened out - but now the company wants fans to send them 20-second video pitches showing why their neighborhood should get the new drive-in restaurant.

Videos can be submitted this week through YouTube and the company's Facebook page. The top three will receive Dick's prize packages and the winner will receive $100 in gift certificates.

Read more at Seattlepi.com.

As of Friday morning, the north end is leading with 45 percent, the south end has 29 percent and the Eastside has 24 percent of the 72,000+ votes. 

The Alki Plaza Summer Concert & Family Fun Day will include lots of activities near the Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza. Here’s the schedule (courtesy Alki Community Council):

Noon – Welcoming Remarks

12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Dog Parade and Awards Show: Dogs and owners participating in event categories with awards being presented. Registration will be limited to 45 owner/dog pairs. One handler per dog, all dogs must be on a short leash at all times and no anti-social or aggressive dogs. Prizes for Best Costume; Owner/Pet Look Alike and Most Obedient and Best Trick.

2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Kids’ Entertainment Segment; Includes a Kids’ Talent Show, a professional Magic Show and Lawn Competitions for both kids and adults.

5 to 7:30 p.m. – Bluegrass Concert.  Enjoy a bluegrass band concert for the entire family at the Liberty Plaza.

If you would like to volunteer or enter one of the competitions, please contact Libby Carr at  libby@carrbiz.com and 206-938-8721.

For more information and to register about the dog parade and competition please call Laura Sue at 206-226-4527 or e-mail at alkicouncil@gmail.com. 

The Alki Community Council is also offering a free table to local authors interested in selling their books at  Family Fun Day from noon to 7:30 p.m. Authors of all ages and genres are invited to join us for a two hour shift to promote their books, talk with visitors and share select details about their novels.    

If you are interested in participating, please e-mail Glynnis at glynnis.vaughan@gmail.com or call 206-817-7783.  

Seattle police have arrested two suspects in connection with last week's Highland Park home-invasion robbery.

On Wednesday, detectives with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force located arrested a 37-year-old suspect at 260th and Pacific Highway South in Des Moines.

That same day, detectives following up on leads at a motel in Federal Way spotted a second suspect. The 45-year-old man initially got away but was eventually caught by Federal Way Police around 6:20 p.m.

Both men were booked into the King County Jail on Investigation of Robbery.

This remains an ongoing investigation as police believe there may be additional suspects involved.