The 1,430 members of the Federal Way Educational Association (FWEA), the labor group representing teachers and certified staff district wide, will be seeing a slight increase in wages, in addition to gaining some respite from an ever-mounting…MORE
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Burien, Seattle 'recruit' at N. Highline forum
Tue, 05/02/06
People cut new trails through the issue of North Highline annexation during a recent public forum discussion over whether the unincorporated community should join Burien or Seattle.
Could Burien afford to devote money to improvements in…MORE
May 9 deadline set for Section 8 waiting list
Tue, 05/02/06
The King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is accepting applications for their Housing Choice Voucher program waiting list. The deadline for applying is Tuesday, May 9.
Applications are available at the Federal Way Multi-Service Center at…MORE
Illahee teacher an "Earth Hero"
Tue, 05/02/06
When Maggie Palm returned to her job as a sixth grade teacher at Illahee Middle School after spring break, colleagues passing her in the hall offered their congratulations.
Palm was mystified until she learned the reason for the goodwill:…MORE
SeaTac jury convicts Fualaau
Tue, 05/02/06
After deliberating for more than four hours last week, a SeaTac Municipal Court jury found Vili Fualaau guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol.
A sentencing date will be set following a presentence investigation.
Fualaau,…MORE
Booster seats often improperly installed
Tue, 05/02/06
Booster seats have been proven to protect children from serious injury, yet new research shows that in some communities fewer than 21 percent of children 4 to 8 years old are properly secured in booster seats when they ride in cars.
More…MORE
Hogan on dean's list
Tue, 05/02/06
Kacey Hogan, has been named to the dean's list at the University of Washington for winter quarter 2006. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must be taking at least 12 graded credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.50 out of 4…MORE
Peak rates, increase in effect for ferry service
Tue, 05/02/06
Beginning last Monday, Washington State Ferries implemented both the annual peak season surcharge and a 6 percent fare increase, recently approved by the state Transportation Commission.
The peak season surcharge equals about 25 percent on…MORE
Burien wants a say in northeast development
Tue, 05/02/06
Burien council members told Port of Seattle staffers on April 24 that the city should help decide what businesses move onto Port-owned properties in Burien’s northeast redevelopment area.
The Port has acquired several properties within…MORE
