A fundraising event for victims of the fatal June 29 Burien apartment fire is scheduled for July 16, beginning at 6 p.m., at Mick Kelly's Irish Pub, 435 S.W. 152nd St. in downtown Burien.
All proceeds, as well as the entire day's profits…MORE
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Olde Burien Block Party
Sun, 07/13/08
Free music, store specials, and a sunny day drew families and people from around the area to Olde Burien on Saturday for the Olde Burien Block Party.A dunk tank, a giant chess board, beer garden and a sidewalk sale all contributed to a sunny…MORE
Des Moines water taxi to Tacoma successful
Sun, 07/13/08
Water taxi passenger service from the Des Moines Marina to the Tall Ships Festival in Tacoma was a "major success," city officials reported last week.
"We provided six round trips to Tacoma over the July Fourth weekend, with a total of 490…MORE
Sustainable Burien group to hold library meeting
Sun, 07/13/08
The first meeting of Sustainable Burien will be held at the Burien Library, 14700 6th Ave.
MOREMortgage help to be offered
Sun, 07/13/08
Washington ACORN will hold a town hall meeting and mortgage help fair on July 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Burien Community Center, 425 S.W. 144th Street.
Families facing foreclosure or having other mortgage problems will be able to sign up…MORE
Garbage bags as art coming
Sun, 07/13/08
If the weather permits, Seattle artist Susan Robb will be bringing her unique installation of "Warmth, Giant Black Toobs" to Lake Burien School Park on July 17 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In the art piece, Robb uses solar power and ambient…MORE
Housing nixed at Lora Lake
Sun, 07/13/08
City of Burien officials are looking forward to developing the "most pad-ready spot" in the Northeast Burien Redevelopment Planning Area after a deal between the Port of Seattle and the King County Housing Authority (KCHA) for affordable housing…MORE
Haunted, heroes react to fire
Sun, 07/13/08
In the aftermath of the fatal Burien fire that struck the Tara and Jenny Marie apartments, stories of shadowy figures, harrowing escapes and compassionate helpers surfaced.
Days after a fence was erected an unusual figure lurked on the…MORE
Tax breaks are granted in SeaTac
Sun, 07/13/08
In a four-hour marathon meeting on July 8, SeaTac lawmakers wrestled with the details of implementing their vision for multi-family housing and increased retail in areas surrounding two light-rail stations.
The stations set to open next…MORE
Even gods debate transportation
Sun, 07/13/08
In the book of Exodus, when God sent bread from heaven to feed the Israelites, it was a sweet bread they called "manna."
Manna was described as being "like the coriander seed" and tasted like wafers made with honey.
Well, God may…MORE
