Initiative activist Tim Eyman told the Highline Times that increasing fees on roll-your-own tobacco on new do-it-yourself machines cropping up in area smoke shops is indeed a tax increase on tobacco, and is therefore in violation of Initiative…MORE
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Highline Symphonic Band will perform Monday in Tukwila
Fri, 05/04/12
The Highline Community Symphonic Band will perform its spring concert Monday, May 7 at the Foster Performing Arts Center, 4242 S. 144th St. in Tukwila.
The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
Also look for the band’s performances at…MORE
Two local legislators endorse I-502: the legalization of recreational marijuana sales
Fri, 05/04/12
New Approach Washington, the lobbying force behind Initiative 502 to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana sales for adults 21 years and older, sent out word this week that sixteen Washington state legislators endorsed the initiative, including…MORE
Two of three local legislators back I-502: the legalization of recreational marijuana sales
Fri, 05/04/12
New Approach Washington, the lobbying force behind Initiative 502 to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana sales for adults 21 years and older, sent out word this week that sixteen Washington state legislators endorsed the initiative, including…MORE
Cinco de Mayo in Ballard
Fri, 05/04/12
Saturday is Cinco de Mayo and here are some ideas on where in Ballard to celebrate this day:
Bad Albert’s Tap & Grill – 5100 Ballard Ave NW From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Bad Albert’s will host live music and much dancing. Ed Taylor Band and…MORE
Weekend Intersection Closures at Greenwood Ave N and N 85th St
Fri, 05/04/12
Seattle Department of Transportation reports that over the next two weekends, the intersection of Greenwood Avenue N and N 85th Street will be closed to repay the road.
This work will close the intersection to traffic in all directions…MORE
Burien Walk-n’-Talkers head to Mathison Park for a Sunday springtime stroll
Fri, 05/04/12
Press release:
The last time we walked to Mathison Park was in Wintertime on the December 2011 Walk-n-Talk. Let’s check it out in the Springtime to see how it’s changed!
This Sunday, May 6, we’ll meet at Burien Town Square at our…MORE
Female Kennedy HS senior from White Center appointed to West Point
Thu, 05/03/12
A female senior from Kennedy High School in Burien who lives in White Center was appointed to West Point Academy February. Natalie Budner beat the odds as women make up just 17-percent of enrollment there.
Over 15,000 men and women apply…MORE
McGinn's Town Hall hears transportation frustrations
Thu, 05/03/12
Mayor Mike McGinn came to West Seattle and in a Town Hall meeting with a small but lively crowd of about 30 people at the Senior Center, heard primarily people's frustrations and issues with transportation to and from the peninsula.
NOTE…MORE
Condo sales picking up at Burien Town Square
Thu, 05/03/12
Until recently, just 19 of the 124-unit Burien Town Square condominiums were sold. However, five more units have sold over the last two weeks, and more are scheduled to close shortly. That, according to the development's sales team of Tracey O'…MORE
