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
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Tom Gehl Retirement Open House is this Sunday March 1st
Sun, 03/01/15
March 1st will be a very special day, long awaited for Tom Gehl and his wife Jolene, owners of Gehl’s Flowers and Gifts located in downtown Burien. Tom opened Gehl’s over 43 years ago and has been serving our community ever since. From weddings…MORE
Like stealing candy from Highline United Methodist
Sun, 03/01/15
By Tim Clifford
At 8:20 a.m. on Feb. 24 the parking lot to the Highline United Methodist church was completely empty when Pastor Kathleen O’Connor arrived. However, as soon as she walked through the doorway she quickly realized she was…MORE
Protesters takeover Burien council meeting to bring down 606
Sun, 03/01/15
By Tim Clifford
Nearly a hundred protesters marched from the Burien transit center to the Burien City Hall and Library at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 to speak out against city ordinance 606. Homeless citizens marched with members from S.A.F.E.,…MORE
Protesters takeover Burien City Council meeting
Tue, 02/24/15
Nearly a hundred protesters marched from the Burien transit center to the Burien City Hall and Library at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 to speak out against city ordinance 606. Homeless citizens marched with members from S.A.F.E., the A.C.L.U., and numerous…MORE
Surplus state-held water rights targeted for irrigation, local uses
Mon, 02/23/15
By Alice Day, Reporter WNPA Olympia News Bureau
OLYMPIA—Local communities could have more access to water if legislators succeed in implementing a new system of leasing surplus state-owned water rights.
A bill proposed by Sen. Jim…MORE
Beyond McCleary
Mon, 02/23/15
By Alice Day, Reporter WNPA Olympia News Bureau
OLYMPIA—Advocates for minority and low-income students are urging legislators to take a closer look at the state’s McCleary obligation to ensure that all students are given equal and ample…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
