Two firefighters from South King Fire & Rescue will trade their step mills for the real thing this weekend, as they climb 69 flights of stairs in full bunker gear at the Columbia Center in Seattle. South King serves Des Moines and Federal Way…MORE
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Amanda Knox Bowling Benefit at WS Bowl March 20
Thu, 03/03/11
The West Seattle Bowl fundraiser event for West Seattle-raised Amanda Knox March 20 is sponsored by friends Al Semple who was born and raised in West Seattle, and Julie Rogers, of Sammamish. You may recall they threw a fundraiser last October at…MORE
Neighbors helping neighbors to support Ballard Food Bank
Thu, 03/03/11
After the holidays food banks experience a decline in donations but the demand of food is still there.
Greenwood Ohlund is challenging the community to support the Ballard Food Bank and have donations matched dollar for dollar by an…MORE
Dr. Susan Enfield replaces Dr. Goodloe Johnson, Interim Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, has served as Chief Academic Officer
Wed, 03/02/11
News Release
Statement from Interim Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield
At its meeting this evening the School Board voted 6-1 to appoint Dr. Susan Enfield as Interim Superintendent. The appointment is effective immediately and…MORE
UPDATE: Obama's new stance on Defense of Marriage Act hits close to home
Wed, 03/02/11
3/16/11 update:
Today, Cal. Sen Dianne Feinstein will introduce legislation to repeal the so-called “Defense of Marriage Act” (DOMA). She will be joined by Sens. Leahy, Gillibrand, Blumenthal and Coons. Feinstein has opposed DOMA and voted…MORE
Burien offering bike classes as biking enthusiast shares his enthusiasm
Wed, 03/02/11
By Brooks Stanfield Special to the Times/News
(Editor's Note: The Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation in partnership with Burien Parks and Recreation is conducting a series of Monday bike classes. The classes will be held at the…MORE
Learn about Lake to Sound Trail segment at March 16 King County open house in Burien
Wed, 03/02/11
The public is invited to attend a March 16 open house in Burien to learn about and comment on the preliminary design of the newest section of the Lake to Sound Trail in south King County. The open house is set for 5-7 p.m. at the Burien Community…MORE
West Seattle police, community get elderly woman back on the road
Wed, 03/02/11
The following information was shared by Seattle Police Southwest Precinct Operations Lt. Pierre Davis on March 2:
On Feb 13 2011 some of our well known car prowlers were arrested for theft of auto accessories. The victim in this case was…MORE
Burien property owners have until March 28 to opt out of county roadside weed control program
Wed, 03/02/11
The King County Road Services Division is scheduled to begin its roadside weed control program in Burien and unincorporated areas of the county, beginning April 4. As part of the program, certified technicians will perform controlled herbicide…MORE
Highline College sponsors discussion on higher education budget cuts
Wed, 03/02/11
Highline Community College, in partnership with Green River Community College and Central Washington University, is hosting a panel discussion from 6:30-8 p.m. March 10 for community members to learn more about the proposed budgets cuts to higher…MORE
