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July is Park and Recreation Month and the city of Burien is challenging families to get outside to celebrate and explore local parks.

The Burien Community Center is challenging families to a scavenger hunt that spans 12 city parks,…MORE

At the SeaTac City Council meeting on June 28th, City Engineer Susan Sanderson revealed the latest plans for the 10-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).

Among the projects coming up in 2012 is the construction of a sidewalk along…MORE

The King County Library System (KCLS) board voted June 28 to delay a decision on consolidating the White Center and Boulevard Park libraries. Both are located within Burien's city limits.

There was no announcement on how long they will…MORE

As veteran Pacific Northwesterners know, the true sunny summer season here is very short-it usually starts soon after the Independence Day holiday and gives way to fall showers by September.

Highline recreation departments and arts…MORE

Press release:

South King Fire & Rescue, which serves Des Moines and Federal Way, wants to ask residents to do their part this summer in keeping our communities free from fire, after fire responses soared over the weekend.

Most…MORE

Press release:

Between July 15 and August 7, law enforcement officers throughout King County will be part of a statewide effort in search of speeding drivers.

Driving faster than posted speed limits may not seem like a big deal, but…MORE

The City of Burien is conducting a test today (Wednesday, July 6) of the Burien Alert emergency notification system. Residents and businesses with land telephone lines can expect to receive a call from the automated system indicating the call is…MORE

press release: The contractor working for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to widen the Spokane Street Viaduct will close First Avenue South from S Spokane to S Horton streets every night from July 8 to July 15, and potentially…MORE

On Friday, the Ballard Chamber of Commerce and Friends will host the third annual Ballard SeafoodFest Kick-Off BBQ to benefit the Seattle Fishermen's Memorial.

It’s an important event for the Chamber, as well as the community, to honor…MORE

Numerous students from the Ballard area have been named to the Dean's List at the University of Washington for Spring Quarter.

To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits and have a grade point…MORE