King County Press Release: Officials express dismay at FEMA denial of reimbursement for cost of Green River Valley flood protection
FEMA denies $31 million reimbursement for levee and other costs associated with the Howard Hanson Dam…MORE
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Community Calendar Week of 5-25-12
Sat, 05/26/12
Deadline for receiving items for Community Calendar is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email submissions to: hteditor@robinsonnews.com Items can be accepted…MORE
Enfield to face another board with conflicts when she comes to Highline
Sat, 05/26/12
If interim Seattle schools superintendent Susan Enfield thought she could leave a squabbling school board behind for a harmonious board in Highline, she may have guessed wrong.
In an occasionally uncomfortable 90-minute work-study session…MORE
Des Moines market opens June 2 by the water
Sat, 05/26/12
How do you improve a waterfront farmers market?
Move it closer to the water.
That’s what the organizers of the successful Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market have done. This year the market moves from the south end of the Des…MORE
5 Des Moines police chief finalists meet the public
Sat, 05/26/12
Des Moines’ five police chief candidates met at a public meet and greet reception on Monday, May 21.
The city held an open, casual reception at the Des Moines Activity Center as a way to introduce the candidates to the community and also…MORE
SeaTac City Council hears passionate testimony on sustainability group
Sat, 05/26/12
By Gwen Davis The passionate testimony, given at a council meeting by approximately 17 people – to a full room – was in regard to a $600 payment for continued membership in ICLEI (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives) that…MORE
West Seattle winemaker Siren Song wins at Seattle Wine Awards
Fri, 05/25/12
Siren Song, a boutique winery based in West Seattle, was awarded medals for three of its 2009 wines at this year’s Seattle Wine Awards. The winery won a silver medal for its 2009 “Piazza,” a Super Tuscan style blend, a silver medal for its 2009…MORE
ArtsWest Annual Gala set for June 9
Fri, 05/25/12
ArtsWest, West Seattle's own award winning live theater has set the details for their annual gala featuring dinner from Herban Feast, live entertainment, a silent auction and a live auction.
The theater is hoping to raise $85,000 to…MORE
UPDATE: Westwood Village liquor store in limbo as closing/reopening dates approach
Fri, 05/25/12
UPDATE June 1
The liquor store at Westwood Village has posted a sign stating they open today beginning at 12 noon.
Original Post May 25 May 29 (Tuesday)is the day state liquor stores in West Seattle will officially shut down. While…MORE
Car torched on purpose near SSCC
Fri, 05/25/12
By David Rosen
The Seattle Fire Department was dispatched to an overnight car fire in the 6000 block of 16th Ave SW around 10:00 pm on May 24.
According to fire investigators, the car was an abandoned later model Mercedes Benz and…MORE
