Tom Rusmussen began as a question mark and ended as an exclamation point when he voted against Council Bill Number: 116807 sponsored by Tim Burgess, the so-called anti-harassment of panhandlers bill. during an emotionally charged Seattle City…MORE
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14,000 new people added to Burien's population
Mon, 04/19/10
Burien added 14,292 people to the city on April 1. That's the official number counted in the north Burien census of the area annexed into the city. Burien staffers had estimated the southern portion of North Highline contained 14,000-14,500…MORE
On the Go week of 4-19-10
Mon, 04/19/10
Old Fashioned Bake Sale, Plant Sale and Mini Bazaar Friday, April 30th from 9 am to 4 pm. Providence Mount St. Vincent, front lobby, 4831 35th Ave SW (between SW Hudson and SW Edmunds). Funds raised benefit the residents and programs of The Mount…MORE
West Seattle, White Center & Vashon bus service affected by next phase of Seattle’s Spokane Street project starting in May
Mon, 04/19/10
In mid-May, the city of Seattle begins a new phase of its project to widen the Spokane Street Viaduct between Interstate 5 and the West Seattle Bridge. Construction of this project is expected to affect local bus service to West Seattle, White…MORE
The confessions of a 'Glee' fan
Mon, 04/19/10
Okay, you've probably heard of "Glee," the new hit show that just about every teenager (and teenager at heart) watches these days. I love it, too - mostly because it brings me back to my "glee" days.
Yeah, it's true, I was a Gleek. I was…MORE
Special three-day filing period set for North Highline council positions
Mon, 04/19/10
There will be a special three-day filing period, April 26 to 28, for the upcoming North Highline Unincorporated Area Council election to be held on May 20.
Applications will be accepted for a two-year term for District 2 and At Large…MORE
Volunteers to sweep Burien clean on Saturday
Mon, 04/19/10
Burien Clean Sweep will be happening on Saturday, April 24th from 8 am to 1 pm. The starting point will be the Burien Fire Station #2 at 15100 Eighth Avenue S.W. were there will be teams that will clean the streets, parks and commercial areas of…MORE
Des Moines downtown water woes discussed
Mon, 04/19/10
Water District 54 commissioners and staff met last week with Des Moines Council and staff to discuss some much needed upgrades to the water infrastructure in downtown Des Moines.
The meeting ended with staff from the water district and the…MORE
Former Burien Councilman Larry Gilbert dies
Mon, 04/19/10
Former Burien City Councilman Larry Lee Gilbert, of Union, WA, 71, died March 1 in Rancho Mirage, CA. A life remembrance ceremony will be held this summer in Union.
He also founded the Burien Computer Center.
He was born June 21,…MORE
Trees planted at SeaTac dog park
Mon, 04/19/10
Carrying on the efforts of a dedicated volunteer who passed away more than a year ago, 200 trees were planted April 10 at the Grandview dog park in SeaTac.
The off-leash dog park is located just off of Military Road South on South 228th…MORE
