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Judge Veronica A. Galvan has announced she will run to retain her position as Presiding Judge of Des Moines Municipal Court, a position she has held for six years. Judge Galvan was originally appointed in 2007 through a…MORE
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All Star Fitness changing to West Seattle Fitness Club under new ownership following financial meltdown
Fri, 03/29/13
By Maggie Nicholson
Allstar Fitness opened its doors in West Seattle over twenty years ago. The gym became deeply engrained in the small community, hosting yoga and cycling classes, offering a kid’s club filled with colorful toys, greeting…MORE
Is he a '5' or is he a '1'? Burien lawmakers differ strongly on City Manager Martin
Fri, 03/29/13
The annual private performance evaluation of City Manager Mike Martin reflects the deep divide evident publicly in the Burien City Council.
The four majority members of the City Council rated Martin outstanding or very strong in all five…MORE
Big project at Fauntleroy and Alaska not quite there
Fri, 03/29/13
The gargantuan mixed-use project slated for a 2015 completion at 4755 Fauntleroy Way S.W. may have trouble reaching that goal if the design review process continues at this rate. On March 28, the six-story building, including 370 apartments, 570…MORE
Two men convicted of multiple bank robberies; DNA on masks was the key to conviction
Fri, 03/29/13
Two repeat bank robbers with a criminal history of more than 25 years were found guilty of a series of robberies in the Seattle area The U.S. Attorney's office announced March 28. One of the robberies was committed in West Seattle at the…MORE
Easter weekend events celebrate Christian traditions
Fri, 03/29/13
Forest Lawn Cemetery and Funeral Home- Dignity Memorial The 74th Annual Easter Sunrise Service Celebrate Life Anew This Easter
March 31 Easter Sunday at 6:30am We are proud and honored to present this family tradition for the 74th year.…MORE
Superintendent: MAP test will continue for now, task force will advise on future
Fri, 03/29/13
Seattle Public Schools sent out the following letter signed by Superintendent Jose Banda regarding MAP testing. For our coverage of the MAP test, see our articles "For Ballard teachers, dissatisfaction with MAP test has history" and "MAP protest…MORE
US Bank donates $5k to Drug-Free Youth Coalition focused on Highline communities
Fri, 03/29/13
The White Center branch of U.S. Bank showed their support for a burgeoning coalition aimed at reducing drug and alcohol abuse among White Center and Burien youth on March 27 with an oversized check for $5,000.
John Hannahs, branch manager…MORE
US Bank donates $5k to Drug-Free Youth Coalition focused on Highline communities
Fri, 03/29/13
The White Center branch of U.S. Bank showed their support for a burgeoning coalition aimed at reducing drug and alcohol abuse among White Center and Burien youth on March 27 with an oversized check for $5,000.
John Hannahs, branch manager…MORE
SeaTac mayor, Port police officer, & terrorist expert Dr. Tony Anderson is walking tall; Well, he's almost 7'
Fri, 03/29/13
Tony Anderson, the SeaTac mayor for just over a year, wears many hats, but they have not inflated the head of this humble community servant. At nearly 7-feet, (when he stands up straight) he walks tall, but walks gently, too.
He earned his…MORE
