On June 7, 2005, Charlie H. Adamson Jr. died of cancer despite all the efforts, and medical expertise available. Virginia Mason Clinic provided loving care for him and his wife, Jane. Both Korea veterans, they married in Japan and had nearly 50…MORE
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School bond approved on first try
Tue, 03/21/06
The Highline School District's $148 million bond has apparently passed on its first try.
With all votes cast at polls in the March 14 election and most of the absentee votes counted, 64.35 percent (11,311) of Highline voters approved the…MORE
Two plan major developments
Wed, 03/15/06
Two of West Seattle's oldest buildings have been purchased by private developers who plan to restore them to their former glory and create new event facilities, a refurbished restaurant and a new bakery.
Developers Thomas Lin and Patrick…MORE
Monorail bids due on Friday
Wed, 03/15/06
The Seattle Monorail Project and its consultant, GVA Kidder Mathews, are taking the final steps to prepare for the receipt of bids for the 33 properties which monorail is offering for sale.
Bids for those properties, or any combination of…MORE
Carkeek crime concerns
Wed, 03/15/06
Carkeek Park is a 216 acre green space between Blue Ridge, Broadview and Shilshole Bay. It is one of the woolliest parks in Seattle. Within its boundaries are ravines, creeks, steep hillsides, beach front access and six miles of trails, all…MORE
Green Lake robbery suspect arrested
Wed, 03/15/06
Seattle Police have arrested a 52-year-old man in connection to the robbery of Irma Andrews in the Green Lake area last June. Andrews later died of head injuries that may have because of a fall during the robbery.
King County Prosecutors…MORE
Mixed blessing for fishermen
Wed, 03/15/06
The Blessing of the Fleet ceremony at Fishermen's Terminal symbolizes hopes for a safe journey by people who make their living on the sea. But two days before the event, tragedy struck one fisherman just a few feet from where the blessing took…MORE
Burien agrees to cooperate on N. Highline annexation
Wed, 03/15/06
After recently proposing a cooperative effort with Seattle and King County on the possible annexation of North Highline, the Burien City Council brought that plan closer to reality March 6.
In January, Burien lawmakers directed staff to…MORE
After 82 years, Highline High changes
Wed, 03/15/06
Since 1924, when Highline High School in Burien opened, it’s been a “comprehensive” high school.
Students would take various courses, moving between classrooms with a different teacher in each one.
Over four years, a student could…MORE
Kindergarten program helps students improve
Wed, 03/15/06
An extended-day kindergarten targeting the district’s most struggling beginning students is a success, Highline School Board members were told March 8.
District staffers identified low-achieving students at the district’s half-day morning…MORE
