Dennis Bottemiller, with the laid-back and friendly mannerisms reminiscent of a surfer, is really into rhododendrons.
MORENews
At least we've got wood ducks
Tue, 04/18/06
I've yet to see it appear in print, but prepare yourself for a new component of the city of Federal Way's tourism campaign: Bird watching.
Please control the temptation to chuckle and allow me to explain.
The city, like many other…MORE
Burien violent crime up slightly
Tue, 04/18/06
Murder, forcible rape and aggravated assault -- major crimes that have a large affect on a community -- increased by only 1.5 percent last year, the Burien City Council was told April 10.
Even with a slight increase in crime locally, this…MORE
Annexation impact noted
Wed, 04/12/06
Burien could face a deficit of more than $1 million to build and staff a new fire station if Seattle annexes the North Highline unincorporated area.
Community Development Director Scott Greenberg presented the financial impact to city…MORE
Upset students march again
Wed, 04/12/06
Highline area students protested again on April 7 in opposition to proposed immigration reform before Congress.
This time they took their rally cries to the Department of Homeland Security building located on Tukwila International…MORE
New downtown building tallest in Des Moines core
Wed, 04/12/06
Ground was broken recently for the first new office building to be built in downtown Des Moines in over five years.
At three and a half stories, the Des Moines Professional Center at 22506 Marine View Dr. S.
MORELegislative largess means shortfall in school budget
Wed, 04/12/06
Highline schools Superintendent John Welch admits it looks odd.
But, Welch noted April 5, the generosity of the state Legislature in raising teacher salaries means the Highline district faces a $3.1 million shortfall in its projected 2006-…MORE
Dreams, jobs start moving at Momentum
Wed, 04/12/06
“She was so excited because she saw the dragons. She started dancing!”
When Momentum Program Coordinator Bonnie Shultz describes her disabled client’s excitement at landing a volunteer opportunity at an Asian Art Museum, she beams.
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Get on board the baseball train
Wed, 04/12/06
Making it to Seattle Mariner games at Safeco Field is easy with Sound Transit’s “Home Run Service” and ST Express regional bus service.
Sounder trains feature special service to Saturday and Sunday Mariners home games throughout the season…MORE
Most pleased at Junction future
Wed, 04/12/06
Can West Seattle maintain its cherished small-town atmosphere in the face of large new developments getting ready to break ground near the Junction?
Plans have been announced for two new "mixed-use" projects on Alaska Street that will…MORE