Highline Times/Des Moines News publisher Jerry Robinson was named Citizen of the Year by Burien Elks Lodge 2143 on April 1.
Robinson was honored for his “outstanding and dedicated service to the community.”
He is also publisher of…MORE
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Cold turkey at Yankee Grill
Wed, 04/12/06
A Ballard icon abruptly closed its doors last week. The Yankee Grill a family-style restaurant on Shilshole Avenue that served as one of the few large catering facilities in downtown Ballard, was permanently shut down by its owners on Monday,…MORE
School hits heights after enduring moldy past
Wed, 04/12/06
What a difference eight years makes.
In 1998, students and staff at White Center Heights Elementary in North Highline were forced out of their school by slimy toxic mold.
For six years, the students were bused to an old school…MORE
Public annexation meetings set
Wed, 04/12/06
Burien residents soon will have a number of opportunities to comment on the potential annexation of all, part, or none of the North Highline unincorporated area.
A community engagement plan approved by the Burien council on April 3 calls…MORE
No suspensions for students
Wed, 04/12/06
Students won’t be suspended for walking out of classes to attend rallies protesting proposed immigration legislation currently in Congress, Highline School Board members were told April 5.
Some Highline students left classes on March 27 to…MORE
Burien's Restaurant Row grows with two more
Wed, 04/12/06
In keeping with the old adage that when robins appear spring has arrived, an influx of new restaurants is usually the harbinger of revitalization in a neighborhood or city.
And the latest arrivals in Burien’s wave of new eateries are…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
Services Group of America to leave
Wed, 04/05/06
One of West Seattle's main employers, Services Group of America, plans to move to Arizona, according to press reports over the weekend.
The company did not return repeated telephone calls or e-mail messages to confirm or explain the move,…MORE
Focus on the pitch
Tue, 04/04/06
During a spring rain shower last Thursday, March 30, Decatur Gator pitcher Lauren Westburg shoots an intense stare towards home plate as she rocks back for her wind-up. Despite her effort, the hurler gave up 11 runs to the red-hot Lady Raiders…MORE
And 72 hours later, a film is born
Tue, 04/04/06
Would-be filmmakers in Federal Way might want to start flexing their creative muscles. The 72-Hour Film Competition is coming up in May, and it promises to test endurance and time-management skills, as well as narrative talent and shooting…MORE
