In the third of four Road Safety Summit Meetings conducted around the City of Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and Dr. David Fleming Seattle and King County Director of Public Health attempted to get the public involved and gain insights into the issues…MORE
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UPDATE 2: Gov. Gregoire visits SSCC; Pushes half-cent sales tax increase for education
Mon, 11/21/11
UPDATE: Tuesday, 6:45 p.m.
Gov. Chris Gregoire visited the campus of South Seattle Community College on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd, to speak directly to students, drawn from four classes, about her proposed cuts to education, and what her revenue…MORE
White Center Food Bank in dire need of more turkeys for Thanksgiving
Mon, 11/21/11
The White Center Food Bank is just about to run out of turkeys for Thanksgiving distribution to needy families.
Here is a note we received from Ann Kendall with the food bank:
It looks like we are about to run out of turkeys on day…MORE
Governor proposes 10% cut in sales tax credit for Burien's annexation of North Highline
Mon, 11/21/11
Gov. Gregoire proposed Monday, Nov. 21, that the state sales tax credit for cities who have annexed unincorproated areas be reduced by 10 percent.
The proposed reduction is part of the governor’s proposed budget to address a $2 billion…MORE
Governor proposes 10% cut in Burien annexation sales tax credit
Mon, 11/21/11
Gov. Gregoire proposed Monday, Nov. 21, that the state sales tax credit for cities who have annexed unincorproated areas be reduced by 10 percent.
The proposed reduction is part of the governor’s proposed budget to address a $2 billion…MORE
‘Inspecting Carol’ turns holiday classic on its head at Burien Little Theatre
Mon, 11/21/11
Press release Burien Little Theatre is presenting the holiday comedy “Inspecting Carol,” written by Daniel J. Sullivan and the Seattle Repertory Theatre, opening Friday, Nov. 25.
Almost broke, the pathetic Soapbox Theatre Company is…MORE
Burien is split into two King County Council districts
Mon, 11/21/11
Press release The King County Districting Committee split Burien into two council districts Nov. 15 as it unanimously approved new King County Council district boundaries. The district plan has been filed with the Clerk of the Council and is…MORE
C&P Coffee hosts Wed. night before Thanksgiving Poetry & Tales w/ Lydia Swartz & Steve Shay
Mon, 11/21/11
Poetrybirige's motto is "poetry everywhere by everyone" and this Wednesday night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. two members of the group, Lydia Swartz, and West Seattle reporter/photographer Steve Shay, will host the first hour with poems, tales and…MORE
Community Calendar Week of 11-21-11
Mon, 11/21/11
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
Family Promise, homeless emergency organization helping children, closes today
Mon, 11/21/11
According to the Family Promise press release:
Homeless Shelter Runs Out of Funds, Has To turn Away Homeless Families Seattle, November 21, 2011. Family Promise of Seattle, an emergency shelter for homeless children and their families,…MORE
