Plainly visible from West Seattle, thousands of shipping containers come and go daily from Terminal 18 on Harbor Island, where they are scanned with gamma rays, scoped with radiation detectors and analyzed by computer.
The security system…MORE
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Four volunteers honored by Discover Burien
Wed, 03/15/06
Four community residents were honored at Discover Burien’s Annual Dinner, Silent Auction and the City of Burien Anniversary and 2006 Citizen Awards Recognition on March 3.
This year the Burien City Council presented awards to Rochelle…MORE
City grapples with growing graffiti problem
Wed, 03/15/06
Some see graffiti and tagging as an urban blight and eyesore; others view as it as post-modern public art.
Whatever side of the fence your allegiance stands, residents of Federal Way have seen an explosion of graffiti around the city in…MORE
Burien crafts North Highline memo
Wed, 03/15/06
Seattle and King County will be asked to sign a Burien sponsored memorandum of understanding on the potential annexation of North Highline.
In January, Burien council members directed city staff to pursue cooperation with cities adjacent…MORE
Des Moines worried about crime
Wed, 03/15/06
Last summer, Des Moines Mayor Bob Sheckler convened the Des Moines Leadership Summit to chart a course for the city’s future.
Last week, city council members heard back from summit task force participants who spent the intervening months…MORE
Police, community groups seek citywide plan of action to protect kids
Wed, 03/15/06
A diverse group of more than 60 advocates for youth-from sports coaches to city prosecutors-filled council chambers last Monday, each with the goal of protecting children affected by domestic violence.
Although each of them came from…MORE
Sealth robot in regionals
Wed, 03/15/06
Students at Chief Sealth High School are hustling to complete the Iron Hawk Robot in order to participate in a regional FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, robotics competition.
This year the Robotics…MORE
Bartell Drugs to stay a little bit longer
Wed, 03/15/06
The Burien Council agreed on March 6 to allow Bartell Drugs for Town Square construction. to stay at its present downtown location for an additional six months.
The parcel at 601 S.W.
MORELegislators come home with good news for students and pensioners
Wed, 03/15/06
Skip Priest didn't get much sleep last week.
MORESchools gaining in academics
Wed, 03/15/06
A new report shows Seattle Public Schools posting gains in academic achievement between 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 school years.
District-wide WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning) test results showed fourth, seventh and tenth…MORE
