The Des Moines City Council is looking at a resolution to amend the council rules. One council member proposing changes to the powers of the mayor, and how the mayor is elected.
A committee, consisting of Des Moines Mayor Bob Sheckler and…MORE
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Sea-Tac Airport donates fire engines
Tue, 09/14/10
Two fire engines being retired by the Port of Seattle Fire Department will be used to train future generations of firefighters.
A 1986 fire engine was donated to the Puget Sound Skills Center, to be used in the fire services program. The…MORE
Weekly Calendar
Tue, 09/14/10
September 18 Recycling Event--Recycling collection event and rain barrel sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Washington State Criminal Justice Center, 19010 1st Ave. S. Rain barrels for Burien and Normandy Park residents, $25. For info 206-248-7603.
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Day and night of fun coming on Saturday in downtown Burien
Tue, 09/14/10
It will be a fun day and night in Burien on Saturday, Sept. 18 with the Fall Art Walk, Arts-A-Glow lantern procession and Kids Day at the fire station.
Make it an imaginative night out with original art, delectable food and fine wine…MORE
Employees enjoy working at Highline College
Tue, 09/14/10
By Colin Hartke
When Lisa Skari started teaching part time at Highline Community College 18 years ago, she intended to keep her day job in a management position with a retail and manufacturing company.
But the work environment and…MORE
Des Moines council discusses downtown guidelines
Tue, 09/14/10
As Des Moines works to re-envision it's downtown it struggles to blend its vision without being too restrictive on the businesses that are already there.
Earlier this year the council discussed design guidelines for downtown, called the…MORE
Walk for homeless set in Burien
Tue, 09/14/10
On Saturday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m., Hospitably House is having a fund raising walk in downtown Burien. It is an easy walk through Burien's business district.
The registration fee is $25 the day of the walk, but the pre-registration fee is $…MORE
Carsten honored by Burien/White Center Rotary for lifetime of achievement
Tue, 09/14/10
What does it take to receive a lifetime achievement award from the Burien/White Center Rotary Club?
In the case of Walt Carsten, he's earned four college degrees including a doctorate in school administration, served as assistant…MORE
SPS Supt. Maria Goodloe-Johnson will host 'Welcome Back' chat at Sealth Sept. 30
Mon, 09/13/10
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Maria Goodloe Johnson will host a "Welcome Back" region meeting for West Seattle at the newly remodeled Chief Sealth High School 2600 Thistle Street s.w. Sept. 30. She is conducting similar meetings…MORE
SKIFFLE at Youngstown Cultural Arts will benefit All Access programs Sept. 17
Mon, 09/13/10
SKIFFLE, an evening of music, food and drink, friends and inspiration to benefit Youngstown's ALL ACCESS Programs, featuring youth performances, video, circus arts, live music and revelry will be staged Sept. 17 at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center…MORE
