Olympia, (Wash) Highline Big Picture teacher Angie Erdman has been awarded the “Teacher of Excellence” award by The Evergreen State College in Olympia, nominated by former student Andrew Gregory.
Most people remember a particular teacher…MORE
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C.A.R.E.S. takes good care of animals
Mon, 05/04/15
I consider myself a hardcore animal lover but had no idea what that really meant until I visited C.A.R.E.S. last week. C.A.R.E.S. (Community Animal Resource & Education Society) is in Burien, my neighborhood. I’d never been there; I didn’t…MORE
Burien drowsy driving case dismissed after prosecutors learn defendant died in February
Mon, 05/04/15
By Tim Clifford
On April 21 the King County Prosecutor’s Office filed a charge of Vehicular Homicide against 22-year-old Dylan Taylor Powell Morrow following a fatal car crash from 2014.
There was just one issue with this filing:…MORE
“Silent” protestors march on Burien City Hall
Mon, 05/04/15
By Tim Clifford
On April 27 Burien City Hall was swarmed by demonstrators from S.A.F.E. and their allies to protest Ordinance 606/621 and Mayor Lucy Krakowiak. What made this march starkly different from actions of the past was the…MORE
On the Go - Week of 5-4-15
Mon, 05/04/15
Children’s Clothing Donations Needed in May Neighborhood House High Point Family Center 6400 Sylvan Way S.W. Donations of clean, new or used children’s clothing (sizes Preemie/NB to 7T ONLY) are needed for a Children’s Clothing Give Away to be…MORE
Disorderly Conduct case dismissed against Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant
Fri, 05/01/15
It had to happen on May Day.
The disorderly conduct charges facing Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant, Pastor John Helmiere, and Socrates Bravo were dismissed by Judge Ann E. Danieli in SeaTac this morning. Applause and jubilation filled…MORE
Give Big! on May 5 has a good list of West Seattle/White Center charities
Fri, 05/01/15
The annual fundraising campaign GIVE BIG is back May 5 and West Seattle and White Center based organizations are asking you to do just that, use this day to provide some support for the organizations of your choice. Organized by the Seattle…MORE
Letter from Jane Goodall regarding Bamboo and Chai
Fri, 05/01/15
Woodland Park Zoo had the opportunity to speak with esteemed conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall and provide her access to more information about Bamboo and Chai including the planning that went into identifying their new home.
After…MORE
UPDATE: Huge fire consumes homes on 46th SW; Three houses total loss
Thu, 04/30/15
UPDATE 6:50pm Seattle Fire Investigators determined a two-alarm fire that damaged three homes was accidental, caused by an improperly installed heater on a back porch. The damage estimate is $2.7 million dollars total for all three homes.
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Update: Barton Pump Station progressing
Thu, 04/30/15
information from King County
As construction progresses, King County will continue to provide monthly project updates to keep the community informed. King County will notify the community and ferry commuters should any ferry lane closures…MORE
