The Highline Branch of the American Association of University Women held its annual Young Scholars reception at the Highline District Offices on May 7 to honor local eleventh grade girls who have excelled in science, math, and technology.
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Burien mayor won't seek re-election
Thu, 05/09/13
Burien Mayor Brian Bennett has announced he will not run for re-election.
He has endorsed Burien Planning Commissioner Joey Martinez to replace him. Bennett told our news partner, the Burien Daily, “Joey is a strong candidate and I believe…MORE
Truck drives through Westwood Village Post Office window and wall
Thu, 05/09/13
According to Westwood Village Post Office officials a truck driven by an adult male, jumped the curb, and crashed into the window and brick wall just south of the main entrance of the building about 1:45pm on Thursday, May 9.
The Post…MORE
UPDATE: Arts in Nature Festival is back Aug. 10 -11 after hiatus; Full schedule now available
Thu, 05/09/13
UPDATE July 9 The complete schedule for the Arts in Nature Festival has been released. The event which takes place in West Seattle's Camp Long Aug. 10-11 is a unique blend of music, dance, performance art, and interactive exhibits. It's…MORE
Burien council candidate investigated by PDC
Thu, 05/09/13
By Matt Wendland
Burien City Council Candidate Marlene Allbright is being investigated by Washington State’s Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) after allegedly violating Washington State law by failing to file a financial statement and a…MORE
8000 sq. ft home application filed for Beach Drive
Thu, 05/09/13
An application with Seattle's Department of Planning and Development has been made to build an 8000 square foot plus home at 6001 Beach Drive SW. The existing 3910 sq ft, five bedroom home on the site would be torn down. The lot size is 20,103 sq…MORE
Taco Time free tacos for the homeless is back May 10; Volunteers needed
Thu, 05/09/13
The next edition of the Free Taco Time tacos for the homeless will happen again Friday, May 10 in White Center.
The program has been staged twice so far, serving more than 40 people each time. The first time was March 8, and the second…MORE
Meeting notes: Warnings of Walmart in Interbay; Greenways on the way; 2013 Ballard road improvements
Thu, 05/09/13
At the May 8 Ballard District Council, residents got together to talk about the gnitty gritty details of projects that could have a big effect on the Ballard area. Those projects include the Interbay (and soon Ballard) land use study, the Ballard…MORE
Genesee-Schmitz Park meeting sees 3-D scale drawings of proposed new school
Wed, 05/08/13
By Gwen Davis
BLRB architects reported to roughly 15 neighbors Wednesday evening that plans for the new Schmitz Park Elementary at Genesee Hill were soundly underway, with to-scale 3D diagrams.
Principal architect for the project,…MORE
May 8th 34th District Democrats meeting was a candidates' forum
Wed, 05/08/13
By Bill Schrier
The regular meeting of the 34th District Democrats on May 8th was a Candidates' Forum for all offices contested in the August 6th Primary except Seattle Mayor. In attendance were candidates Richard Conlin, Sally Bagshaw,…MORE
