On Monday, Feb 13, the Lions Health Screening Van will be screening 200 students for hearing and sight at the Viewlands Elementary.
Sponsored by the Ballard Lions Club, these screenings are available free of charge.
Staffed by…MORE
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Recent hit Sundance movie partially filmed in Burien
Tue, 02/07/12
Back when they were filming the Highline and Evergreen High football teams in Burien, the makers of the movie “Safety Not Guaranteed” were concerned about pointing out an unauthorized Highline Times photographer taking pictures.
Now they…MORE
Global orphan rescue action starts in Burien
Tue, 02/07/12
Taking action globally sometimes starts locally. From their Burien office at Lake Burien Presbyterian Church, Tim and Rebecca Pratt operate Orphan Relief & Rescue. Since they founded the organization in 2007, they have improved and often…MORE
Guess who’s coming to lunch? Highline healthy eating programs honored at four elementaries
Tue, 02/07/12
USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon and Regional Administrator Allen Ng visited Madrona Elementary School Monday, Feb. 6 to recognize four Highline schools for their efforts to promote good nutrition and active lifestyles among students.
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Dirt alert for Burien’s Dottie Harper Park
Tue, 02/07/12
Visitors to Dottie Harper Park in Burien may be seeing some signs around the park this spring that alarm them.
The Burien Parks Department and the state Department of Ecology (DOE) are posting “dirt alert’ signs for a few small areas of…MORE
Seattle to celebrate its 18th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day this weekend
Tue, 02/07/12
Saturday, February 11, mark's Seattle's 18th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day, a special day to reach out to neighbors and express thanks to all who make your neighborhood a great place. Community organizations and residents across Seattle are…MORE
Herald readers share their thoughts about Alki Lumber's Jim Sweeney
Tue, 02/07/12
Following the passing of Jim Sweeney, owner of Alki Lumber on Sunday, the West Seattle Herald asked our readers to share their thoughts and feelings about a man known to so many in the community both via email and via Facebook. Here are their…MORE
West Seattle icon Jim Sweeney has passed away; Services set for Feb. 11
Mon, 02/06/12
A West Seattle icon, Jim Sweeney, passed away on Sunday, February 5. He was 73. Sweeney was a fixture in West Seattle and owned Alki Lumber since 1959. Friends and family gathered at the store at 4422 36th s.w. on Monday to plan services and…MORE
Community Calendar Week of 2-6-12
Mon, 02/06/12
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
Burien Walk-n-Talk on Feb. 5 had 38 participants (41 if you include the dogs)
Mon, 02/06/12
Burien Walk –n-Talk organizer Maureen Hoffmann reports on February’s event, held Sunday, Feb. 5:
Today was the seventh, monthly Walk-n-Talk here in Burien; 38 people and 3 dogs came to join the stroll! Of the walkers, 1 person was visiting…MORE
