Last night, The Seattle School Board unanimously approved a $577.7 million budget that reflects $45.5 million in cuts, including the elimination of 90 central office positions and unpaid “furlough” days for non-represented central office staff.…MORE
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Route 55 rerouted for West Seattle Summer Festival July 7-10
Wed, 07/06/11
Press release from King County Metro Event Reroute – Route 55
Beginning on Thursday, July 7 from approximately 5:00 PM through Sunday, July 10, until about 12:00 Midnight, Route 55 will be rerouted off of SW Alaska St between 42nd Av SW…MORE
UPDATE 2: King County Public Health announces closure of GAME Collective Lounge in White Center; Owner disputes claim
Wed, 07/06/11
Update for 7/7 According to Katie Ross with King County Public Health the press release from July 6 only pertained to shutting down the sale of ice cream, not the actual closure of the GAME Lounge as a business.
Ross said there is a permit…MORE
Live music, ice-cream-eating contests heat up Olde Burien street party July 16
Wed, 07/06/11
Olde Burien sizzles with a summer street party Saturday, July 16 packed with diversions ranging from an ice-cream-eating contest to live music.
From noon to midnight, the Olde Burien Block Party will also feature a sausage-eating contest…MORE
New "We 'HEART' Tracy Dart" appears on West Seattle Coffee driveway
Wed, 07/06/11
The West Seattle Herald received a tip and a photo by Helen Johnson of a colorful chalk graphic that reads "We 'Heart' Tracy Dart" on the drive of the new West Seattle Coffee House booth, located in the front of the Hans' VW Service & Repair…MORE
Advisory group on Burien drainage plan update seeks members
Wed, 07/06/11
The city of Burien is in the process of updating its Drainage Master Plan to be in compliance with requirements of the state Growth Management Act. A Citizen Advisory Committee, formed to guide the process and make recommendations, is holding its…MORE
Public can voice transportation needs at July 19 meeting
Wed, 07/06/11
Do you need sidewalks in your neighborhood, or safe bike paths to local schools? Do the streets near your home or business need resurfacing, or are entirely new streets needed? Is using public transit convenient for you?
These are some…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Tukwila 4th of July celebration at Fort Dent
Wed, 07/06/11
Highline Times photographer Kurt Howard shares his visual record of the fun had in Tukwila on Independence Day.
Please click the photo above for a slideshow!
MOREApplication requested for Discover Burien event partnership program
Wed, 07/06/11
Press release:
Discover Burien is now accepting applications for their Event Partnership Program. Discover Burien will partner with up to two new or established nonprofit organizations each year. The relationship will be as a supportive…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Burien's 4th of July - a photographic journey
Wed, 07/06/11
Highline Times photographer Kurt Howard had his trusty lens trained upon Burien's Independence Day parade on July 4.
Please click the photo above for a slideshow of Kurt's images!
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