Port Commission President and Ballardite Gael Tarleton received the Maritime Industry Public Official of the Year Award at the annual Seattle Maritime Festival Luncheon this week.
“Gael digs into the issue, demands facts, becomes fully…MORE
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Martin on controversial CARES: Why something so right called so wrong?
Thu, 06/21/12
Summarizing a June 18 report to the Burien City Council on the city’s controversial CARES animal control program, City Manager Mike Martin said Burien is saving $100,000-$300,000 a year with CARES.
“Never in my career, have I seen…MORE
Pro Beach Volleyball Tour coming to Alki Beach, June 23
Thu, 06/21/12
press release Let it Rain Spikes in Seattle, Washington
EVP VOLLEYBALL TOUR NEXT STOP: The 2012 EVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour sponsored by Sparkling ICE is heading to Alki Beach in Seattle, Washington and we want you to join us.
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Nordic Heritage Museum hosts second annual Moomin Palooza
Thu, 06/21/12
The Nordic Heritage Museum will host its second annual celebration of the world of the Moomins on Tuesday, July 31.
Moomins (Muumi in Finnish and Mumintroll in Swedish) are the lovable story book characters created by Finnish author Tove…MORE
REMINDER: Informational session on Burien's annexation plan tonight: June 21, 6 p.m.
Thu, 06/21/12
Information from the City of Burien
June 21, 6 pm 3:14 Bakery, 9602 16th Ave. S.W. in White Center
Annexation of North Highline The Burien City Council on April 2 adopted a resolution that requests King County to place on the Nov.…MORE
Burien Council steps back from Kids and Cops Initiative
Thu, 06/21/12
There will be no “Kids and Cops” Initiative on the Burien ballot this November.
Without a formal vote, Burien City Council members decided June 18 to not move forward on the proposal.
As introduced by City Manager Mike Martin the…MORE
Alaska Airlines pilots buy equipment for new Burien special needs facility
Thu, 06/21/12
Press release:
A $14,150 grant from the Alaska Airlines Pilots Charitable Fund (AAPCF) to Dynamic Partners and Children’s Therapy Center will help provide therapy for thousands of children with disabilities in South King County.
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Primary election comes even earlier this year—Aug. 7
Thu, 06/21/12
Press release: If you think that the Primary Election is coming earlier than normal, you’re right. Starting in 2012, our Primary Election is taking place on the first Tuesday in August – this year it’s Aug. 7. For the past few years, it had been…MORE
Seattle Public Schools Exec. Dir. for West Seattle Aurora Lora leaving
Thu, 06/21/12
Executive Director for the West Seattle region for Seattle Public Schools, Aurora Lora has taken a new job in Dallas, Texas. Her last day on the job in Seattle is July 6. Lora shared the news in a letter to colleagues she wrote and posted today,…MORE
Free shuttle service for seniors in SeaTac and Tukwila announced
Thu, 06/21/12
Press release:
The Hyde Shuttle began operating a combined route in the cities of SeaTac and Tukwila June 4. The Hyde Shuttle provides free rides to seniors (55 years of age or older) and to people with disabilities. It is a cooperative…MORE
