Lawmakers in cash-strapped Des Moines debated Nov. 29 whether the city’s limited funds should go for charity or roads
“I don’t think it’s appropriate to give money to charity when we can’t even provide basic services,” said Councilmember…MORE
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Youth choruses join forces to present holiday concert
Mon, 12/03/12
KidsSounds, YouthSounds and TeenSounds are joining forces Friday, Dec. 7 to present “Jingle, Jangle, Joy,” a fun-filled program that will give families a festive start for the holiday season. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at the Highline…MORE
Gehl has provided nearly a half-century of beautiful memories in Burien
Mon, 12/03/12
This is Tom Gehl’s 42nd Christmas season in Burien as operator of Gehl’s Flowers and Gifts.
Several generations have brought their families into his downtown store to create Christmas pictures with the large carrot-nosed snowman.
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Update: Downpour, Dresses and Drenched on Des Moines
Mon, 12/03/12
WABI press release: We got drenched! Five of us rain-slicker-clad walkers headed out from Burien Town Square, hunkered in a doorway, into the downpour, undaunted by the deluge. We took advantage of the awnings and overhangs as we walked along the…MORE
Man dies in accident on SR 99 near 1st Ave. South Bridge
Mon, 12/03/12
A man, 76 years of age, was killed when struck by a car near where SR 509 become SR 99 at around 6:45pm Monday night.
It happened in the northbound lanes just south of the 1st Avenue Bridge.
The victim was pronounced dead at the…MORE
West Seattle scores with Neighborhood Matching Fund grants
Mon, 12/03/12
Seattle’s Department of Neighborhoods released their list of award recipients for 2012 Neighborhood Matching Fund grants on Dec. 3, and four West Seattle projects will get help from taxpayers as a result.
“The Neighborhood Matching Fund…MORE
Say goodbye to Ballard Commons Honey Bucket
Mon, 12/03/12
Ballard has spoken: the portable toilet at Ballard Commons Park will be removed, according to a press release sent out by the Seattle Human Services Department.
As of Tuesday, December 4, the toilet will be no more.
It had been…MORE
Woman injured in car-pedestrian accident
Mon, 12/03/12
A young woman, estimated to be in her late tweens or early 20's was injured at the intersection of 16th SW and SW Barton near White Center this afternoon around 2:15 PM when a car struck her. The driver said he was travelling at approximately 10…MORE
On the Go Week of 12-3-12
Mon, 12/03/12
Discovery Shop 4535 California Ave. S.W. 206-937-7169 Come in for your last minute holiday glittery clothing! All holiday decor is 50% off the marked price beginning December 5 and all clothing sporting red and green is half price December 9-…MORE
White Center Chamber Hero Awards and Luncheon set for Tuesday, Dec. 4
Mon, 12/03/12
White Center Chamber of Commerce press release
The Annual White Center Chamber of Commerce Hero Awards and Luncheon is planned for Tuesday, December 4, at the Salvation Army from 12-1:30 pm.
We will recognize three White Center…MORE
