Virginia Swanson, who has chaired the City’s Special Events Committee for more than 25 years, has received the Big Bertha Landes Award from the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes “women who take charge and take action.”
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Local cops to patrol for drunk drivers during holidays
Mon, 12/21/09
During this holiday season, law enforcement officers in Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Normandy Park, the Port of Seattle, and SeaTac will join colleagues from across Washington to conduct X-52 patrols.
Officers will look for people who…MORE
Burien in the dark about Puget Sound Park sale
Mon, 12/21/09
Despite his continued discussions with Deputy King County Executive Fred Jarrett, Burien City Manager Mike Martin has recommended again that the city council postpone setting March 2 as the official date for the annexation of the southern portion…MORE
Burien architect responds to bridge design critics
Mon, 12/21/09
"They told Eiffel to take down his tower after the fair because it was an eyesore.
"They said the same thing about the Golden Gate Bridge. Maybe we should take that down, too."
That's the way Burien architect Roger Patten responded…MORE
Teens raise money for Youth and Government
Mon, 12/21/09
Siblings Aaron, Chelle, and Sean McMonigle were stationed outside the Westwood Village Santa House Saturday, Dec. 19. The teens, Alki residents, were busy wrapping presents for shoppers while asking for donations for the annual spring Youth and…MORE
What will 2010 bring?
Sun, 12/20/09
An eclectic group of West Seattle residents were asked by the West Seattle Herald about their plans, hopes, and dreams for the coming new year. Some chose to discuss career goals and art, others spoke of education and community cohesiveness, and…MORE
Birthday girl gives to animal shelter
Sun, 12/20/09
It was Chloe Simmons' ninth birthday Sunday, Dec. 20, and the Schmitz Park student invited her brother, Jacob, 11, and eight friends to the Seattle Animal Shelter. Simmons has been collecting money and dog and cat food since November on behalf…MORE
Officers fire shots, kill Des Moines domestic violence suspect
Sun, 12/20/09
On December 19th, 2009, at approximately 2:40pm, Des Moines Police responded to a 911 call regarding a Domestic Violence incident in the 27000 block of 15th Ave S.
The female victim in that case, a 47 year old Des Moines resident and…MORE
Lafayette students donate food, break record
Sat, 12/19/09
Over 3,400 food items all donated by Lafayette students and their families to donate to the White Center Food Bank. White Center Food Bank executive director Rick Jump and volunteer Beth Grieser picked up the huge load of goodies to the delight…MORE
West Seattle High students collecting food
Sat, 12/19/09
West Seattle High School students Biniam Woldehaimanot, Cooper Sinai-Yunker, Paul Ngyuen, Karen Lowe, Kelly Toal, Brianne Goulet, Sara Elkington, spent several hours outside the Morgan Street Thriftway store on Saturday the 19th collecting food…MORE
