The Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence recently honored five outstanding individuals in education at its eighth annual Gold Star Awards fundraising luncheon at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Southcenter.
Scott McComb from Aviation…MORE
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Finance director reports Burien in good shape
Mon, 06/09/08
The city of Burien is in good financial condition, finance director Scott Hardin told Burien city council members on June 2.
While the city's reserve funds are healthy, the growth in expenses is gradually outstripping expected revenues,…MORE
Beach Fire Update
Fri, 06/06/08
June 6, 4:05 PM Responding to a report last week in the Post-Intelligencer, Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent Tim Gallagher clarified that Parks does not intend to take any action this year.
A scheduled briefing is an…MORE
FOOTSTEPS IN THE SAND... AND MUSH
Thu, 06/05/08
On Wednesday, June 4, the tide was Seattle's lowest in 92 years, at minus 4.3 feet, and cause for quiet celebration and exploration as the surface under Luna/Anchor Park exposed a spongy world.
MORESt. Bernadette students win limo ride to see the Angels (Vs. the Mariners)
Wed, 06/04/08
Three brave chaperones including two teachers and a parent took nine excited students from St. Bernadette Elementary School in Burien to Safeco Field to watch the June 4 Mariners game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
The…MORE
GM Spokesperson visits West Seattle Kiwanis
Wed, 06/04/08
General Motors is serious about spreading the word about what it is doing help people deal with rising fuel costs. So serious that they sent Dave Barthmuss, Group Manager for their Western Region, Environment and Energy Communications Team to…MORE
Less trash now in canal
Mon, 06/02/08
Volunteers boarded tugs, kayaks, small boats and recreational vessels to pick up litter from the Ballard Locks to the Fremont Bridge last Saturday during the annual Ship Canal Clean Up Project.
Over 90 people gave up their Saturday morning…MORE
Port creates Central Procurement Office
Mon, 06/02/08
Port of Seattle Chief Executive Officer Tay Yoshitani recently announced the creation of a Central Procurement Office and appointment of an acting chief procurement officer.
"I am very pleased with how quickly our CEO moved to implement a…MORE
This dancing is 'a nice change'
Mon, 06/02/08
Teenagers who love to tango or to swing and ballroom dance?
"It's a nice change from the normal dancing we do," says West Seattle High senior Sophia Sandvig.
MOREWSHS to use Metro buses in the fall
Mon, 06/02/08
With four high schools left to go, the Seattle Public School District is making their final transition from using yellow buses to using King County Metro to transport students next year.
The program will cost less and will allow students…MORE
