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Some Burien residents expressed frustration last week at the prospect of having no say over whether their city doubles its size by annexing North Highline.

"We were promised an advisory vote," said a woman at the last of three "community…MORE

City Councilman Richard Conlin is revisiting the possibility of using a Harbor Island site for the city's future garbage-handling facility.

The city plans to build an "intermodal solid-waste transfer facility." Garbage trucks from…MORE

There is concern among neighbors living near the closed Salmon Creek Elementary School that an alternative school for White Center high school students might be moving in.

Neighbors, who are accustomed to little kids being in the…MORE

Not many business owners would tolerate a client's dog sleeping smack in the middle of her desk.

But for Jacque Haggard of Paws and Relax, Burien's new doggie daycare, it's all about giving her canine customers the attention they need,…MORE

Car buffs of every stripe will appreciate the diverse array of classy chassis in the fourth annual Burien Father's Day Car Show on Sunday, June

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From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., eye-catching classic cars and their modern counterparts will…MORE

Fewer trucks hauling dirt to the third runway project at Sea-Tac International Airport this year are overweight, Lt. Julie Myer of the Washington State Patrol told Citizens Against Sea-Tac Expansion (CASE) members on June 7.

In 2005,…MORE

Communities near Sea-Tac International Airport will receive help restoring streams, controlling weeds along Miller and Walker Creeks and making other environmental improvements from $300,000 in grants from the Port of Seattle.

"We are very…MORE

Over 25 local vendors and a host of activities will kick off the new Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market at the marina Saturday, June 17.

This will be the first farmers market in Washington committed to supporting environmentally…MORE

The city of Burien may ask voters to approve a six-year property tax levy lid lift this year to maintain public safety and other local service levels.

If placed on the ballot and approved, the tax rate would increase.

"The city…MORE

Burien will host its annual Strawberry and Arts Festival Saturday, June 17, and Sunday, June 18.

Festivities again will be at the Burien Community Center and Dottie Harper Park at Fourth Avenue Southwest and Southwest 146th Street.

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