The West Seattle Bridge was closed for about eight hours last Thursday while police investigated an accident scene in which three people died, resulting in a difficult morning commute for West Seattle drivers. The westbound lanes of the bridge…MORE
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Some sophomores sweating WASL
Tue, 06/20/06
At least 439 Highline 10th-graders can breathe a little easier about graduation, while another 725 sophomores face an additional hurdle following the release of preliminary Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) scores.
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Firefighters watch two Burien homes burn
Tue, 06/20/06
Two homes burned to the ground in Burien and dozens of firefighters stood around and watched.
It was part of a two-day training exercise for the Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department June 2-3.
For the training, two houses near the…MORE
Burien council deals with trust issues
Tue, 06/20/06
Burien Mayor Joan McGilton said the issue of trust was what she heard most clearly during three recent "community conversations" on the potential annexation of the North Highline unincorporated area.
"Does the Burien community trust seven…MORE
Ravenreel Festival seeks to be tradition
Tue, 06/20/06
A walk down the main hall at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center surrounds you with creativity. Art lines the walls while open doors provide a glimpse into workshops, studios and the cluttered offices of community organizations. At the end of the…MORE
Too soft on graffiti crime?
Tue, 06/20/06
Assistant city attorney Ed McKenna deals with crime on a regular basis but describes himself as rabid about one in particular - graffiti.
McKenna came to Ballard last week to talk about a trend that some residents worry is on the rise.…MORE
Seniors' lunch seeks visitors
Tue, 06/20/06
The West Seattle Senior Center is inviting clientele over for lunch at its newly renovated digs on Southwest Oregon Street. The center's lunch program provides nutritious meals for people over 60 at a suggested confidential donation of $3 a meal…MORE
School police on budget chopping block
Tue, 06/20/06
Police officers could be pulled out of three Highline high schools in January if the school district cannot reach agreement with Burien, SeaTac and King County on funding.
Superintendent John Welch has recommended that funding for school…MORE
Gas plan hard sell on Crown Hill
Tue, 06/20/06
A spokesperson for Safeway characterized a proposed discount gas station in Crown Hill as uncontroversial.
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