An industrial fire at Meltec on Harbor Island was being dealt with by the Seattle fire department when a Seattle firefighter fell in a pit of boiling water and metal suffering second-degree burns. He was taken to the hospital. A second man in his…MORE
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On the Go Week of 2-23-15
Mon, 02/23/15
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Volunteer Soccer Coaches Needed High Point Community Center 206.684.7422 South Park Community Center 206.684.7451 Spring 2015, Mon…MORE
Strong support voiced Overflow crowd ignites debate on Senate’s transportation package
Sun, 02/22/15
By Cooper Inveen
WNPA Olympia News Bureau OLYMPIA—The Senate’s new transportation package is being hailed for its bipartisan support, while some critics find aspects of it troubling.
The proposals were revealed on Feb. 12 after 22…MORE
Discover Burien
Sun, 02/22/15
By Andrea Reay, Executive Director, Discover Burien
What matters most to you? When we’re asked that question we’ll usually answer with our hearts and say: family, friends, community, the environment, the arts, education, etc. Most of us…MORE
South Park Bridge closed, stuck in “up” position
Sun, 02/22/15
By Tim Clifford
On the morning of Feb.21 the South Park Bridge, which crosses the Duwamish at 16th Ave. S., became stuck in the “up” or open position after a transmission pump broke. The closure is expected to continue until Tues. Feb.…MORE
Swath of trees to be cut and cleared for sale of obsolete Ambaum substation
Sun, 02/22/15
By Tim Clifford
For Burien resident Karen McMichael it was a surprise to see the orange colored fliers and bright orange spray painted dots that now pepper the trees on the corner of S.W. 144 St. and Ambaum Blvd. S.W. when she returned…MORE
Master Recycler Composters Help Keep Food Waste Out of the Garbage
Sun, 02/22/15
[King Food waste in landfills is a big problem, accounting for nearly one quarter of methane emissions in the US. Alternatively, when it’s diverted from the landfill, food waste can become an incredibly useful soil amendment, turning what was…MORE
Demand for housing assistance remains strong
Sun, 02/22/15
The King County Housing Authority received more than 22,000 applications for Section 8 rental assistance during a two-week application period that closed on Feb. 10.
The 22,615 families that submitted an application represent more than 50…MORE
Candidates speak: exclusive interviews with City Council District 1 candidates
Sat, 02/21/15
By Gwen Davis Who are you going to vote for Seattle City Council District 1? To date, nine candidates have joined the race to replace retiring Council Member Tom Rasmussen. This past week we asked the candidates two questions:
What are…MORE
UPDATE: South Park Bridge closed, stuck in “up” position has re-opened
Sat, 02/21/15
UPDATE: The South Park Bridge reopened late Saturday Feb. 21 after mechanical issues had kept it upright and closed for hours.
The closure forced drivers to use alternate routes across the Duwamish River, with the 1st Avenue South Bridge…MORE
