What began in 1998 with just 500 volunteers has grown into an annual event spanning hundreds of thousands of people and more than 100 countries around the world. It’s the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), organized initially by the National…MORE
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James (Jim) A. Rick
Tue, 01/31/17
October 26, 1931-January 19, 2017
Jim was a dedicated educator in the Highline School District, having completed all 30 years of his educational career with Highline. Jim began his career as a teacher at Lakeview Elementary School in…MORE
JOAHN JOHANNESEN
Tue, 01/31/17
Joahn Johannesen was born in Waco, TX December 1, 1934, and died January 21, 2017, at home in Richland WA, exiting her body just in time for her spirit to join 175,000 of her feminist friends in Seattle’s Women’s March. She lived in Burien, WA…MORE
Sea Tac restaurant closed by health department
Tue, 01/31/17
Los 3 Cochinitos located at 19616 Des Moines Memorial Dr., SeaTac 98148 was closed by a Public Health food inspector on January 26, 2017 at 2:30 pm for the following food safety violations: • Operating without a valid permit • Imminent health…MORE
Medzo Gelato Bar and Travel Café Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony February 10th 2017
Tue, 01/31/17
Discover Burien is proud to announce new member Medzo Gelato Bar and Travel Café! We would like to personally invite you in helping us host the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, February 10th at 12 pm. Join us for Gelato and…MORE
KCLS 2016 Highlights
Tue, 01/31/17
It’s hard to believe 2017 is already here. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering, “Where did the time go?” Apparently, it went to the library. Last year, our staff was very busy providing library services throughout the county, and KCLS…MORE
King County Council issues statement condemning Trump's immigration order
Tue, 01/31/17
information from King County Council
Six members of the King County Council are releasing the following joint statement regarding the President’s unlawful Executive Actions on immigration. Those voting in support of the measure were…MORE
Des Moines Councilman Kaplan calls it quits
Tue, 01/31/17
Dear Friends, Family, Supporters, and Residents of Des Moines,
After sixteen years in local elective office, and twenty straight years of working on city-related issues, I’ve decided that this will be my last year to serve as a…MORE
Half a million dollars in jewels stolen in SeaTac; Robbers arrested
Mon, 01/30/17
information from King County Sheriff
Just after 6pm deputies responded to a robbery of a citizen at the Sleep Inn Motel in the 20400 block of International Blvd. The victim, a jewelry courier, was walking to his room when he was…MORE
West Seattle Garden Tour seeking submissions from artists: $500 cash prize
Mon, 01/30/17
The West Seattle Garden Tour, the area's premier look at some of the finest gardens in the entire Northwest is slated for June 25, 2017 and they are seeking artist submissions for use on their poster and other marketing materials.
Since…MORE