A reader wrote us concerned about persisting problems she had with pay stations in Ballard back in December. While the problems have since been fixed within the neighborhood, it continues on in other areas.
Carol said that she has had no…MORE
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"Dead Orca" turns out to be a live Sea Lion
Thu, 01/31/13
The Herald got a flurry of reports from readers about a "Dead Orca" spotted off of Beach Drive SW near 64th SW. We dispatched a reporter to confirm the sighting and contacted Seal Sitters, the marine mammal organization who watch over that…MORE
King County Suicide Prevention Coalition speak at Navos: "Doctors overlook high-risk patients"
Thu, 01/31/13
The all-volunteer King County Suicide Prevention Coalition (KCSPC) hosted a suicide assessment/intervention training seminar for primary care providers Thursday, Jan. 31, at Navos Mental Health and Wellness Center, 1210 SW 136th St., Burien.…MORE
UPDATE: Burien Salon's new owner Jennifer Reynolds seeks stylist to lease chair
Thu, 01/31/13
UPDATE MAY 16:
Longtime hair stylist Jennifer Reynolds became the owner of Burien Salon January 29, and just told the Highline Times she is trying to locate a new talented stylist to lease a chair in her place ASAP.
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SLIDESHOW: Home invasion in Admiral District; Suspect still at large
Thu, 01/31/13
Seattle Police are hunting for an armed robber in the Admiral District. Containment was set up around the area of 38th SW and SW Hinds and canine units have been brought in. The man was described as a white male in his 20′s, 5’10, husky, and…MORE
Gun Buyback Event took over 700 firearms out of the community
Thu, 01/31/13
On Jan. 26, the Seattle Police Department set up shop underneath I-5 between Cherry and James Street where they handed out gift cards in exchange for firearms. The event was supposed to run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., but so many people showed up…MORE
Des Moines to place utility tax increase on August ballot
Thu, 01/31/13
The city of Des Moines will ask its residents to raise their utility tax by 2 percent for 20 years to pay for preserving and maintaining the pavement on city streets.
A proposition to increase the city’s utility tax from 6 percent to 8…MORE
Explore Gregory Heights and Eagle Landing Park in 2 Burien walks in February
Thu, 01/31/13
Press release: Feeling cooped up during winter’s dark, gray days of rainfall? Get out for a walk! Have a nice chat with other local folks. Get some fresh air and chase the doldrums away. (And if you have your pedometer, come see how many steps…MORE
Development: DPD streamlining process for construction of two three-story units
Thu, 01/31/13
Department of Planning and Development just put up a notice on their Land Use Bulletin about the construction of two side-by-side three-story townhouses. Parking will be made available on the bottom floor.
Looking at Google's street view,…MORE
Deadline for neighborhood projects is approaching fast; Must be submitted by Feb. 4
Thu, 01/31/13
press release from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods:
The city of Seattle is now accepting proposals to the Neighborhood Park and Street Fund (NPSF), formerly known as the Neighborhood Projects Fund. This fund supports improvements to…MORE
