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Seniors and young people in Burien have a new fancy chariot to take them on community center outings. The city of Burien has just purchased a new 14-passenger shuttle bus for its senior and youth programs. A small ribbon cutting ceremony was held…MORE

The budget director for Highline Public Schools has issued a "call to arms" to community members asking them to contact state legislators protesting proposed steep cuts in school funding.

"Legislators don't want to hear from administrators…MORE

Tyrone and Michele Curry presented a $40,000 check to the Highline School District April 13 for a new track at the Evergreen High campus in White Center.

The personal check from the Currys will be matched with a $75,000 youth sports grant…MORE

The next White Center Business District Mixer will take place Tueday, Apr. 19 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the 3.14 Bakery 9602 16th Ave. s.w. Light dinner and translation will be provided.

Topics on the agenda for the meeting include:

Von Piglet Productions will shoot scenes for their film Ira Finkelstein's Christmas in West Seattle later this month. According to the Beach Drive Blog, neighbors have been notified of the upcoming shoot.

The film stars Elliott Gould,…MORE

Today, Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a bill that will legalize beer and wine tastings at farmers markets in many parts of the state.

House Bill 1172 came from a measure by state Rep. Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney (D-Seattle) and allows up to 10…MORE

At the Ballard District Council meeting on Wednesday evening, Officer Scott McGlashan was introduced as the new Community Police Team Officer in Ballard. He joins a team of five other full-time officers in the North Precinct.

McGlashan…MORE

Safe Routes to School was the focus of a meeting at White Center Heights Elementary on April, 14 that was in part a response to the Walking Audit that was done at the school in December. Cascade Bicycle Club, Feet First, King County Food and…MORE

Press release:

Des Moines residents who want to participate in National Drug Take Back Day can drop off unwanted or expired medicines, including pain relievers and other controlled substances, on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. by…MORE

Unlike Seattle and its Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement project, there will be no tunnel controversy in SeaTac--the Port of Seattle has opted for a bridge.

SeaTac City Council members approved April 12 an interlocal agreement with the Port…MORE