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More than 17,000 children in the Highline School District will be given free hand sanitizer encouraging them to "Rub Out Germs" as part of a major public health education initiative launched by Highline Medical Center in Burien to reduce the…MORE

Just because Des Moines is not at risk for flooding does not mean it will not be affected, Des Moines Police Chief Roger Baker told council members on Oct. 29.

Water levels behind the Howard Hanson Dam are being kept lower after a…MORE

Driving through Des Moines, one sees many small businesses trying to survive the economic downturn.

Both Aunty Irene's Ice Cream Shoppe and Suthanya Thai recently changed ownership.

Mike and Debbie Rovech, owners of The Reuben New…MORE

The Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation Nov. 2 that will allow detached accessory dwelling units, known as backyard cottages, throughout the city.

"I think this legislation strengthens our neighborhoods instead of damaging…MORE

Board members for the Seahurst Environmental Learning Center (SELC) appeared before the Burien city council Oct. 26 to request a guarantee for a two-year bridge loan of $175,000.

The city of Burien has a long history with the SELC, and at…MORE

Friendship, family, and quality customer service were seemingly the most important aspects of Burien barber Jerry Talmage's life.

Talmage had many loyal customers over his 50-year career as a barber in Burien.

His son, Jay Talmage,…MORE

On Nov. 7 the Sixth Annual Crown Hill Arts Festival will offer Ballardites a chance to see a wide array of performances, from flamenco to African drumming, and alert neighbors as to what is going on artistically in the community.

"It…MORE

West Seattle Filmmaker Jamie Chamberlin’s second ZZ Top-related documentary was released Oct. 20. The 2-DVD set, “Double Down Live,” features the legendary band performing live, peppered with behind-the-scenes footage. The film will be screened…MORE

The King County Library System (KCLS) has received a grant from the Washington State Library as a part of the Renew Washington Project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). While…MORE

Brian Allen, a cofounder of Sustainable West Seattle, has created a handy way for politically inclined Seattleites to to find the location of every election party happening tomorrow night.

Allen's brainchild is a Google map that has 27…MORE