King County officials are in a holding pattern over whether to ask federal permission to change the flight path for incoming airplanes at Boeing Field, which would lessen aircraft noise in Magnolia but turn it up in West Seattle, particularly for…MORE
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Feeling the Heat
Tue, 08/29/06
The term silky smooth describes Al Church's assessment of his department's transition from two independent fire districts into the new South King Fire & Rescue.
With such a calm demeanor and pleasant smile, it's hard to imagine that…MORE
Planning Commission gets an earful
Tue, 08/29/06
As the Burien City Council nears its decision on a potential annexation area in North Highline, community residents for annexation are starting to make their voices heard amongst those opposed to it.
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MORECenterstage asks audience to say whodunnit in new murder mystery dinner
Tue, 08/29/06
Centerstage kicks off the 2006-2007 Season with its annual Murder Mystery Event.
Since the Federal Way theatre company began the Mystery tradition in 2004, the annual audience participation events have been sellouts...and a key part of…MORE
Part two: Burien addresses utility rates
Tue, 08/29/06
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
One year later, donations remembered
Tue, 08/29/06
Editor's note: One year ago, Hurricane Katrina slammed into and devastated the Gulf States. Highline residents responded generously, donating thousands of dollars and truckloads of clothing and other goods for those who were displaced by the…MORE
More new digs
Tue, 08/29/06
The intersection of NW 58th St. and 24th Ave. NW has been at the heart of significant redevelopment in the last few years. QFC is in the process of renovating its store, and adding five floors of living space above it. A new park and library sit…MORE
Rep. Smith sees problem with illegal immigration
Tue, 08/29/06
Calling illegal immigration "rampant," U.S. Rep. Adam Smith told Burien Lions Club members last week the first step toward solving this problem is to get "better control of our borders."
Smith, a Democrat whose 9th Congressional District…MORE
Senior living set for Avenue
Tue, 08/29/06
The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board approved a design proposal last week for a new 146-unit senior housing facility on Ballard Avenue Northwest after the developers, Teutsch Partners, altered their original plan to meet the historic…MORE
Heated words at PAC meeting
Tue, 08/29/06
Members of the Burien Residents Against Annexation Political Action Committee last week challenged others who support annexing the North Highline unincorporated area at a meeting of the PAC.
A mix of ideas concerning possible annexation…MORE
