Come see Burien's new community garden, a very successful joint effort between Sustainable Burien and Burien Parks & Recreation at a kitchen garden party on Sunday, Aug. 29. The garden is located at 437 S.W. 144th St., behind the old Burien…MORE
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New Burien orphan rescue group to hold open house
Thu, 08/26/10
Burien has some new neighbors to welcome.
Orphan Relief and Rescue, a nonprofit that serves orphans in West Africa, moved its office from Texas to Burien earlier this summer and now calls office space inside Lake Burien Presbyterian Church…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Chief Sealth International High School nearly complete
Thu, 08/26/10
After 2 and a half years and $50 million Chief Sealth International High School is in the final days of preparation for opening. Construction workers are adding all the last minute elements and completing punch lists as teachers are coming in to…MORE
Home invasion burglary; suspects stole guns and used victim vehicles
Thu, 08/26/10
3 suspects were involved in a home invasion at 7941 4th Av SW near Highland Park at around 3:30 am involving a woman in her 60's, and a younger couple. The victims were tied up. The suspects stole guns. Police are seeking two vehicles used to…MORE
Fire at 5437 23rd Avenue; Call went out just after 6 am
Thu, 08/26/10
From the Seattle Fire Department:
Just after 6:00 a.m. this morning, firefighters responded to a garage fire in the 5400 block of 23rd Avenue SW. When firefighters arrived, there was heavy smoke and flames coming from a large detached…MORE
Ballardite pushes for better transit at Golden Gardens
Wed, 08/25/10
When Crown Hill resident Kevin Morgan watches the Sounder trains whoosh past Golden Gardens and the Shilshole Bay Marina on their way between Edmonds and downtown Seattle, he sees missed opportunity.
"If you really want to get people out…MORE
South Seattle Community College named “Military Friendly School”
Wed, 08/25/10
South Seattle Community College has been designated by G.I. Jobs magazine as a “Military Friendly School” for 2011 based on its role in accepting America’s veterans as students.
G.I. Jobs polled more than 7,000 schools across the country…MORE
Zoo's Fall Fecal Fest right around corner
Wed, 08/25/10
The Woodland Park Zoo is gearing up for its Fall Fecal Fest, the time of year when local gardeners and Zoo Doo loyalists scramble to purchase the coveted Zoo Doo or Bedspread.
According to the zoo, Zoo Doo is the most exotic and highly…MORE
SWS Sponsors Scholarships to 2010 NW Permaculture Convergence
Wed, 08/25/10
Sustainable West Seattle is offering two $50 scholarships (good towards reserved $65 admissions) to the 2010 Northwest Permaculture convergence held at South Seattle Community College from September 17-19.
Applicants must live within the…MORE
McGinn lays out his Seattle Jobs Plan
Tue, 08/24/10
Inside the manufacturing facility of Cascade Designs, Inc. Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn laid out the cities jobs plan initiative, coined the Seattle Jobs Plan.
Standing with the mayor was Cascade Designs Chairman of the Board and co- founder…MORE