The White Center and Boulevard Park libraries once again received a reprieve from closure after King County Library System trustees voted Nov. 29 to postpone action on a staff recommendation to consolidate the two libraries into one facility near…MORE
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Tour of Burien’s Mathison Park set for Sunday afternoon, Dec. 4
Thu, 12/01/11
Have you toured Burien's Mathison Park yet at 533 S. 146th St.?
This Sunday, December 4, the monthly Walk-n-Talk will begin at Burien Town Square, S.W. 152nd St. and 5th Pl. S.W. and walk over to Mathison Park, with a guided tour by…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Sylvester Bridge rebuild sees progress; Slated for February/March completion
Thu, 12/01/11
For Normandy Park residents dealing with the detour caused by the rebuild of the Sylvester Bridge on Sylvester Road S.W., the end is in sight with King County Department of Transportation predicting a late February/early March completion.
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Neighborhood Projects Fund now open for applications
Thu, 12/01/11
press release:
The City of Seattle’s Neighborhood Projects Fund (NPF) is now taking applications for neighborhood-generated projects focused on park or street improvements. Applications are due February 1, 2012 at 5 p.m.
The NPF is…MORE
Driving 57 mph on Highland Park Way is going to get you a ticket
Thu, 12/01/11
The Aggressive Driving Response Team was busy on Highland Park Way today and caught two drivers speeding at 20 miles an hour over the limit, one at nearly twice the posted speed.
Posted by Detective Jeff KappelSeattle Police Blotter
…MORELuso Food and Wine in White Center offered tasting Friday night
Thu, 12/01/11
Luso Food and Wine offered a public food wine tasting Friday night. Adam Frol with A&B Imports poured Portuguese red wine, and white port from Ferreira, a Portuguese winery. Owner Fatima Eremita Hemmons is from Goa, India, and of Portuguese…MORE
Guilty plea for drunk driver who killed Burien infant
Thu, 12/01/11
A 26-year-old Oregon man pleaded guilty on Nov. 30 to vehicular homicide in the death of 3-month-old Burien infant Gabriel Arthur Pena, according to The Columbian.
According to the report, Christopher A. Roman admitted to being drunk when…MORE
A Hart for Rhythm
Thu, 12/01/11
By Christy Wolyniak, contributor
Mickey Hart, drummer of the Grateful Dead, has searched the cosmos for the sound only found in the crevices of nature and deep in the memories of the world’s best musicians.
Formed in August of this…MORE
World Aids Day: HIV/AIDS in Washington State
Thu, 12/01/11
December 1 is World Aids Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the AIDS pandemic and the spread of HIV infection. More importantly, it’s a day to encourage people to get tested.
In recognition of World Aids Day, here’s an…MORE
UPDATE: Sheckler unofficial winner in Des Moines council recount
Wed, 11/30/11
Update for Dec. 3 After a mandatory machine recount, Des Moines Mayor Bob Sheckler is the unofficial winner of Des Moines City Council Position 6 over challenger Rebecca King.
The mandatory machine recount occured Friday, Dec. 2. Final…MORE