The weekend fires destroyed more than just apartments. They were homes where people created cherished memories.
I know, because once upon a time when my son was a toddler, I was struggling. The lower east side apartment of one of the…MORE
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Cox Park concessionaire sought
Sat, 07/05/08
With more people using Steve Cox Memorial Park-Mel Olson Stadium in White Center, a demand has been created for food and drinks to keep baseball fans happy.
The demand has spurred King County Parks to seek a local business to provide food…MORE
New Des Moines assistant city manager named
Sat, 07/05/08
Lorri Ericson, the current planning and research/administrative services manager for the Puyallup Police Department, has been named assistant city manager of Des Moines.
Ericson "brings a wealth of public sector experience and knowledge to…MORE
Ribbon cutting marks 16th Ave. project finish
Sat, 07/05/08
City, regional and state officials joined in a ribbon cutting last week to mark completion of phase one of Des Moines' 16th Avenue South Improvement Project.
Mayor Bob Sheckler noted that even as construction costs skyrocket, the $5.8…MORE
How to help fire victims
Sat, 07/05/08
A $10,000 reward is being offered, leading to the person or persons responsible for the arson fire on June 29 at the Tara and Jenny Marie apartments that killed three people and left dozens homeless.
The damage to the apartments is…MORE
Edgar loved Grandpa's visits
Sat, 07/05/08
It is a wrenching conversation few 20 year olds can imagine.
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A Three Tree Fourth
Sat, 07/05/08
Thousands of people watched the annual Fourth of July fireworks display near Three Tree Point. This year, the cost rose to over $21,000. Donations from Shorewood to Normandy Park are solicited. While many watched the show, many more staged their…MORE
Seafair Pirates invade Alki
Sat, 07/05/08
Nearly 25 pirates walked the plank usually reserved for Elliott Bay Taxi passengers Saturday, July 5h. They leaped onto a World War II landing craft that transported them, and about a dozen soldiers and a few lucky kids to the taped-off landing…MORE
Fire victim honored with memorial
Sat, 07/05/08
On Friday, July 4, 2008, balloons with attached personal messages, were released in the sky, to 8 year old Edgar Omar Cisneros. The memorial gathering, at the site of the recent fires at the Tara and Jenny Marie Apartments in Burien, attracted…MORE
Area mobilizes to help fire victims
Thu, 07/03/08
A variety of organizations and efforts have begun to aid the victims of the deadly apartment fire June 29th.
Here's the list so far.
Cash donations-Any Sterling Bank Branch-BURIEN FIRE FUND
NOTE: If someone wants to donate…MORE
