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Back in town from her winter home in Arizona, this has been a busy time for former state Rep. and ex-Burien City Councilwoman Georgette Valle. On June 30, she celebrated her 60th wedding anniversary with Dr. Odd Valle. On July 4, Georgette will…MORE

New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni, right, returned to the Tin Room Bar in Old Burien last week to sign copies of his new book. "Murder One."The book's main character hangs out at the Tin Room, lives at Three Tree Point and is…MORE

Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, along with several other state legislators, received the Mockingbird Society's "Legislative Champion" award last week at the Seattle-based organization's annual Foster Youth & Leadership Summit. The legislators were…MORE

The Seattle Police Department Aggressive Driving Response Team is still nailing people who are driving at well over the posted limit in West Seattle, including these from July 7, one at close to 100 miles an hour.

From the SPD blotter:…MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Brandon S. Hocking, 24, was killed in Iraq March 21, just 10 days before returning home after his second tour. He was the lead convoy gunner and his vehicle took a direct hit. He was the only one killed in that vehicle. He was a…MORE

The 29th Annual West Seattle Summerfest gets underway Friday July 8 and continues through Sunday July 10 offering a wide array of live music, food, crafts, vendors, rides, activities and events, all centered in the West Seattle Junction.

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After nearly 30 years on Ambaum Boulevard, owners Eileen Freed and Rebecca Grady as well as the their staff at Highline Audiology have packed up and moved to a bigger office in downtown Burien. The business name has also changed to Highline…MORE

Vino Bello in Burien is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, July 23 to benefit Guide Dogs for the Blind.

"With my guide dog, I can go anywhere," Marlaina Lieberg from the group declared. "Help support guide dogs to enable other blind people…MORE

press release: Paving crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation plan to perform spot paving repairs on Thursday, July 14 at several locations around the curve where 35th Avenue Southwest turns into Marine View Drive SW. The crews will…MORE

Update for July 8 The second pit bull involved in biting two residents of Maplewild Ave S.W. in Burien is still on the run, according to Sgt. John Urquhart with the King County Sheriff's Office.

Urquhart added that deputies are no longer…MORE