When Joel and Nicole Donnelly look out at the view from their deck, five 10-foot-tall cellular phone antennas constructed on the roof of the apartment complex next door block what would be a sweeping view of the city.
Soon the Donnelly's…MORE
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Kennedy High grads brew up limoncello
Mon, 10/20/08
Three ambitious young people from this area have come up with a new twist on an old adage.
"When life gives you lemons, make limoncello" is the motto of James Stark, Nichole Finamore and James Vert.
The trio are associates at a West…MORE
Senator teaches class on elections
Mon, 10/20/08
The anticipation of Election Day offers more than hope and change to Americans because it also promises confusion and cynicism to many who will either vote or elect to stay home.
To navigate through the fog of spin, attack ads, and myth on…MORE
Des Moines faces revenue decline
Mon, 10/20/08
Des Moines faces a 1.4 percent decline in revenue in 2009 compared to the current budget year, city council members have been informed.
"The [city's] revenue forecast for 2009 reflects the economic slowdown," with Washington revenue…MORE
Autumn art adds spice in Burien
Mon, 10/20/08
Why don't you spice up your life with a visit to the Burien Art Gallery? It's that little house nestled in the woods across from the Burien library on S.W. 146th Street.
The main floor houses the works of Doris Jew Conrath and Mark Eaton…MORE
Nothing is more frightening for Halloween than seeing wiener dog races in Burien
Mon, 10/20/08
Get a good chuckle watching wiener dogs race, a new event at the family-friendly Boo in Burien on Saturday, Oct. 25.
The frightful festivities run from noon to 5 p.m. and include trick or treating, kids costume contest, haunted house,…MORE
Some minor crimes shifted to city courts
Mon, 10/20/08
In response to an impending $90 million budget shortfall, the King County Prosecutor announced that he has raised the limits on property and drug crimes that will be tried in superior court, passing the burden of court and jail costs to the…MORE
Homecoming is a window of opportunity
Sun, 10/19/08
It was a big day for Sal's Deli in Burien last week. A group of students from Highline High School chose to employ their artistic talents and decorate the windows of several area businesses to announce their big Homecoming celebration. Jim Hughes…MORE
An urban fish story - - The ins and outs of chum salmon in Piper's Creek
Tue, 10/14/08
Nov. 30, 1993 I got the call. "They're in the culvert!" whispered the voice on the other end, as if it might not be true if she said it out loud.
It was Nancy Malmgren. Members of the Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project had been…MORE
Project to replace Sunset Bowl gets design nod, but not done yet
Tue, 10/14/08
The city-appointed board that reviews major mixed-use projects in the area was happier with the massing of a six-story 234-unit apartment building set to replace the Sunset Bowl at the second meeting to review the project, but they had some…MORE
