After years of controversy, voters in the south portion of North Highline have less than one more week to decide if they want to become part of Burien. Ballots must be mailed in by Tuesday, Aug. 18. Only residents in the annexation area may vote…MORE
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Duwamish River pollution tests to start
Wed, 08/12/09
An agreement has been announced for pollution testing at a site along the heavily contaminated Duwamish River.
The state Ecology Department announced the deal with Crowley Maritime Corp. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, which calls for soil,…MORE
Duwamish Longhouse seeks participants for Saturday's garage sale
Tue, 08/11/09
The Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center is holding a community garage sale this Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the public is encouraged to bring items to sell and/or donate.
"It's a win-win," said Cindy Williams,…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Four-legged fundraiser a success
Tue, 08/11/09
West Seattle-based Animals First Foundation threw a silent auction and raffle Aug. 9 at Vino Bello Wine Shop and Wine Bar in Burien.
A few furry critters greeted the 60 or so guests who attended to lend their support to the animal rights…MORE
Draft released for Restricted Parking Zone changes
Tue, 08/11/09
After several hearings and meetings, the city has released its “draft Director’s Rule” on Residential Parking Zone's. There will be a month-long public-comment period.
While West Seattle currently only has one Restricted Parking Zone in…MORE
Junk removal company looks to help families in need
Tue, 08/11/09
With an increase in demand as high as 35 percent this year and a sharp drop in donations of baby food and formula, food banks across the city are desperate for donations.
Solid Ground is hoping a three-day initiative starting Aug. 19 by…MORE
Constantine, HUD secretary tour Greenbridge development
Tue, 08/11/09
Metropolitan King County Council Chair Dow Constantine joined Shaun Donovan, secretary of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), on a walking tour of Greenbridge on the afternoon of Aug. 10.
Greenbridge is a White…MORE
Skate bowl graffiti costs city $1,000 in past year
Tue, 08/11/09
Graffiti in the skate bowl at Ballard Commons Park, which has been increasing in recent months, has cost the city $1,027 to repair in the past year.
There have been 13 work orders to clean up graffiti in the bowl in the past 12 months,…MORE
Teen pleads not guilty in murder of clerk
Tue, 08/11/09
Seventeen-year-old Elijah Hall, suspected of killing Ballard convenience store clerk Manish Melwani during a July 26 robbery, plead not guilty today, according to The Seattle Times.
Hall is facing charges as an adult for first-degree…MORE
Council approves funds for 'public engagement portal'
Tue, 08/11/09
On Aug. 10, the Seattle City Council authorized the Department of Information Technology to begin the first phase of development of the Public Engagement Portal.
In August of 2008, council member Bruce Harrell requested the Department of…MORE