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Editor's note: Many objections have been raised in recent months about the potential annexation by the city of Burien of the North Highline unincorporated area. Recently, the Times/News submitted a series of questions to Burien council members…MORE

Burien City Council members decided on Aug. 14 they will consider a partial annexation of the North Highline unincorporated area.

Their preferred annexation alternative was approved on a 5-2 vote, with council members Rose Clark and Gordon…MORE

Frank and Angelina (Babe) Yellam, who recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, have spent their entire lives in the South Seattle area.

Here they have witnessed the many changes that have transformed the area - one of which was…MORE

High levels of marine biotoxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning have been detected at concentrations above the safe level in shellfish samples throughout King County.

As a result, the Washington State Department of Health has…MORE

Education, emergency preparedness and economic development in South King County will benefit from an amendment to the 2006 King County budget.

King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson, D-SeaTac, recently said this is the impact the budget…MORE

"We thought there was a need in West Seattle for a custom gift shop," said Kimberly Lim who, with co-owner Jodie Marr, recently opened Moxie Papergoods & Gifts.

The new shop offers custom wedding announcements and baby announcements as…MORE

The city of Burien's Maplewild Avenue Southwest repair project has received national recognition as a Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA).

This prestigious award salutes the city's management of…MORE

Mediterranean Shipping Company, the second largest operator of container ships and one of the fastest-growing maritime transportation companies in the world will begin calling at the Port of Seattle next year.

"We're thrilled that…MORE

Calling all singers.

Choral Sounds Northwest wants you.

An 80-member choral group based in Burien, Choral Sounds will hold an open rehearsal on Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, 1028 S.W.…MORE

Contracts have been signed between the King County Sheriff's Department and the Coast Guard for the use of the county helicopter, Guardian One, to detect, map, and follow oil spills in Washington waters, including Puget Sound.

Guardian One…MORE