What was all talk is now all action as construction at Chief Sealth High School get underway. The initial hurdle is removing the floor tiling at the high school's cafeteria which contains asbestos. Other, non-hazardous tile was removed from the…MORE
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Ground broken for new Highline emergency room
Sat, 08/02/08
Staff, patients and community members gathered July 31 for a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the construction and campaign for support of a new emergency room facility and patient care unit at Highline Medical Center in Burien.
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Work starting on Burien Transit Center
Sat, 08/02/08
Construction of the new Burien Transit Center began last week.
It is located at 4th Avenue Southwest and Southwest 150th Street, the site of the current transit center and Burien Park-and-Ride.
Metro officials said the new expanded…MORE
SeaTac citizen boards earn more speaking rights
Sat, 08/02/08
SeaTac lawmakers voted July 22 to allow citizen advisory committees equal footing with city departments in presenting information during council meetings.
Deputy Mayor Gene Fisher offered a revision enabling the planning commission members…MORE
Who says doctors don't make house calls?
Sat, 08/02/08
You could call Dr. Sarah Babineau a modern-day Marcus Welby.
Every Monday and Thursday, Babineau jumps into her blue Honda CR-V and heads to her patients' homes throughout King County. With her stylish purple-and-red doctor's bag that…MORE
Vivid world expressed in his art
Sat, 08/02/08
Chris Stiles lives in a vivid world.
When he merges his imagination with colorful Sharpie pens, it can be his finest moment. Much of his world is comprised of vivid, rich colors found in morning glories, blackberries and ivy.
He…MORE
Poll watchers wanted
Sat, 08/02/08
With the election less than one month away, King County Elections is still looking for 700 individuals to fill nearly 4,000 poll worker positions.
"King County hasn't yet made the transition to all-mail voting and poll workers are still…MORE
King County drug house law approved
Sat, 08/02/08
Landlords and property owners will now play a greater role in combating crime on properties in North Highline and other unincorporated areas in King County under legislation adopted last week by the King County Council.
The "Safer…MORE
Des Moines deputy fire chief earns certification
Sat, 08/02/08
South King Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Jerry Thorson earned the title of "Certified Emergency Manager" (CEM) last month.
South King serves the cities of Des Moines and Federal Way.
The certification in emergency management will…MORE
Blue Angels over West Seattle
Fri, 08/01/08
The United States Navy Blue Angels maneuvered with that unmistakable roar over and through downtown Seattle, and even flew over West Seattle Friday for the 2008 Seafair Festival. Friday was their practice show, while their official show is…MORE
