The Seattle School Board unanimously approved the district's BEX IV Levy Resolution at their SODO headquarters on Nov. 7.
The Building Excellence (BEX) IV Levy aims to improve school infrastructure throughout the city over six years if the…MORE
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UPDATE: North Highline voters saying no to Burien annexation
Wed, 11/07/12
Annexation to Burien is being soundly rejected by North Highline voters.
As of Nov. 7, here are the results from King County elections:
For annexation Votes 1,278 Percent 35.73
Against annexation Votes 2,298 Percent 64.26…MORE
Whole Foods confirms they are coming to West Seattle in 2015
Wed, 11/07/12
The specialty grocer Whole Foods Market, once planning to take up residence on Alaskan Way, is now settled on opening a 41,000 sq. foot store in 2015 in the new mixed use development planned for 4755 Fauntleroy Way SW.
In a press release…MORE
Seattle Parks acquires property near big Fauntleroy development
Wed, 11/07/12
Seattle Parks press release:
As part of the Parks and Green Spaces Levy acquisitions, Seattle Parks recently negotiated an agreement to acquire the property at 4731 40th SW to the west of the new proposed development at 4755 Fauntleroy Way…MORE
Burien Town Square standstill agreement extended 90 days
Wed, 11/07/12
The standstill agreement between the city of Burien and Burien Town Square developer Harbor Urban has been extended for 90 days.
The city and developers had signed an agreement that would have given the two parties until Nov. 15 to agree…MORE
Burien council passes budget on 4-3 vote
Wed, 11/07/12
By a 4-3 vote, Burien lawmakers approved Nov. 5 a 2013-2014 budget balanced by taking $1 million out of reserves.
The council members had generally agreed on the outlines of the budget at their Oct. 22 meeting but two lawmakers asked to…MORE
Finally, Ballard Carnegie Library officially a landmark
Wed, 11/07/12
It's the moment you've all been waiting for. At least, if you're a history nerd who lives in Ballard.
Nov. 7, at about 4:30 p.m., Seattle's Landmark Preservation Board unanimously designated the Ballard Carnegie Free Library as a historic…MORE
UPDATE: ChoralSounds NW, "I’ll be Home for Christmas" runs Dec. 8 & 9; Topical but family-friendly
Wed, 11/07/12
ChoralSounds Northwest will feature "I'll be Home for Christmas", Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2:00 p.m., at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. Tickets are $15 to $25, those 17 & under free with a paid…MORE
Highline Medical Center Foundation’s auction was a success
Wed, 11/07/12
Press release:
On Saturday, Oct. 13th, Highline Medical Center Foundation held their Annual To Your Health! Gala & Auction at the SeaTac Hilton & Convention Center.
The gala raised over $306,000 for programs and services at…MORE
Presentation on “Hidden Treasures in Washington’s Museums” to spark community conversation on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2 p.m.
Wed, 11/07/12
Press release:
The Highline Historical Society and Humanities Washington invite the community to an engaging conversation with Harriet Baskas, a member of the 2012-14 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau.
This free event takes…MORE
