Save Our Swimming, the citizens group formed to pass Des Moines Proposition 1 and save the Mount Rainier Pool, will host its campaign kick-off from 4-7 p.m., Oct. 9 at the pool. A free family cookout and open swim will follow the rally.
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What Burien wants up is going down
Mon, 10/05/09
At last week's Burien City Council meeting, much of the focus was on sustaining city and county services in the midst of the current economic downturn.
The latest King County sales tax revenue figures (based on projections made in June)…MORE
Does 4-period schedule at Burien high school hinder college preparation?
Mon, 10/05/09
Does Highline High School's four-period schedule hinder students once they enter college?
That was the question that came up Sept. 30 at the Highline School Board's regular meeting.
The Burien high school splits up the school day…MORE
Pool's fate in hands of Des Moines, Normandy Park voters
Mon, 10/05/09
With the King County closure of Evergreen Pool in White Center, Mount Rainier Pool has become the last pool standing in the Highline School District, and its future is far from certain.
Evergreen's swim team has begun practicing at Foster…MORE
Historical Society building now easier to find
Mon, 10/05/09
If you've had trouble spotting the Historical Society's new residence in the Steel Lake Annex, the organization hopes their new sign will draw increased attention to their newly-acquired digs.
Last week, the Historical Society installed…MORE
Traffic alert
Mon, 10/05/09
Seattle Department of Transportation roadway structures crews plan to make repairs to the following structures this week:
Alaskan Way Viaduct—Crews will close the northbound, left lane of the Alaskan Way Viaduct from College to…MORE
Fish, birds, cats and dogs receive blessing
Sat, 10/03/09
It's that time of the year again when pet owners and religion dovetail for the "Blessing of Pets" ceremony at churches worldwide.
At Providence Mount St. Vincent, 4831 35th Ave. S.W., Father Tom Marti and Sister Christine journeyed floor…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Bordeaux Bites, Bingo a boon for the chamber
Sat, 10/03/09
The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce Bordeaux Bites & Bingo fundraiser proved to be a good evening of entertainment and a successful fundraiser for the chamber Friday Oct. 2.
The annual event, held at Herban Feast at Sodo Park on 1st…MORE
Task force discusses background checks, future of shelter
Sat, 10/03/09
The Calvary Task Force at its Oct. 1 meeting showed support for the continuation of the SHARE shelter located in the old Calvary Lutheran Church on the condition that changes are made to the screening process to keep sex offenders, such as the…MORE
Acclaimed Irish tenor to speak at legacy luncheon
Sat, 10/03/09
Irish tenor and acclaimed speaker Ronan Tynan will be featured at Providence Mount Saint Vincent's annual Legacy Community Luncheon fundraiser to be held Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Westin Seattle, 1900 Fifth Ave.,…MORE
