Compiled by Shara Wallace
Deadline for receiving items for Community Calendar is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email submissions to: hteditor@…MORE
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Burien beautification set for Saturday
Mon, 04/15/13
Alestaire Echavia, left, and Discover Burien events manager Debra George remind volunteers that Burien’s annual Clean Sweep is this Saturday.
More information at www.discoverburien.com.
Also, don’t forget the bigger-than-ever…MORE
School retirees meeting scheduled for April 23
Mon, 04/15/13
Press release:
A meeting of the SW King School Retirees Association will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8th and So. 192nd St., Des Moines, at 11:30 a.m.
A donation ($6) lunch will be served…MORE
Seattle Police take precautions at home after Boston bombing
Mon, 04/15/13
In response to the still-developing tragedy with at least two dead and scores wounded when bombs were detonated at the Boston Marathon finish line today, Seattle Police issued the following statement with regards to increased security locally:…MORE
Des Moines’ only downtown supermarket closing
Mon, 04/15/13
The QFC supermarket located in downtown Des Moines will be closing its doors on May 25. “It is sad that they are closing but it’s not entirely unexpected,” said Mayor Dave Kaplan. Mayor Kaplan explained that when Kroger took over QFC 16…MORE
Seattle Police take precautions at home after Boston bombing
Mon, 04/15/13
In response to the still-developing tragedy with at least two dead and scores wounded when bombs were detonated at the Boston Marathon finish line today, Seattle Police issued the following statement with regards to increased security locally:…MORE
Gov. Inslee declares support for SR-509 extension project
Mon, 04/15/13
Press release:
Gov. Jay Inslee has joined more than 90 community, business, labor and civic leaders in urging lawmakers to approve a new round of transportation improvements and projects. Inslee and representatives from the Ports of Tacoma…MORE
Public comment period for Part 150 Noise Study begins today
Mon, 04/15/13
Press release:
Beginning Monday, April 15, Sea-Tac Airport neighbors can offer formal comment on the draft Federal Aviation Administration Part 150 Noise and Land-Use Compatibility Study and the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review…MORE
Letter--'Old Boys Network' set to give extended contract to failed Burien CARES
Mon, 04/15/13
Clearly Burien citizens are now seeing what appears to be the "old boys city staff network giving contracts to their friends".
The City Manager is now proposing (see page 97 of the Burien City council Packet for April 15, 2013) giving an…MORE
Nyer Urness, opening in April, to provide homeless a place to live
Mon, 04/15/13
By Pete Treperinas
Look for some of Ballard’s homeless people on 17th Ave NW and NW 56th St at the end of April. They won’t be asking for money and they won’t be sleeping outside. They’ll be residents.
Ballard is the destination…MORE
