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GC in DC: In their own words
Mon, 02/04/13
(Editor’s Note: Highline Times freelance photographer Kurt Howard was embedded with the Global Connections Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble as a chaperone/photographer during the group’s once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington D.C. for the…MORE
Seahurst Park donut disappearing
Mon, 02/04/13
A familiar landmark in Burien’s Seahurst Park will disappear in the next year or so.
The large sculpture that greets visitors by the vehicle turnaround will be removed this year or next in conjunction with the park’s seawall project.
…MORECity of Des Moines breaks new ground with City Currents Magazine
Mon, 02/04/13
Press release:
In a dramatic departure from the traditional paper newsletter, the city of Des Moines is pleased to announce the introduction of its own glossy-format magazine “City Currents.” The four-color glossy format of the new…MORE
King County Suicide Prevention Coalition speak at Navos: "Doctors overlook high-risk patients"
Thu, 01/31/13
The all-volunteer King County Suicide Prevention Coalition (KCSPC) hosted a suicide assessment/intervention training seminar for primary care providers Thursday, Jan. 31, at Navos Mental Health and Wellness Center, 1210 SW 136th St., Burien.…MORE
UPDATE: Burien Salon's new owner Jennifer Reynolds seeks stylist to lease chair
Thu, 01/31/13
UPDATE MAY 16:
Longtime hair stylist Jennifer Reynolds became the owner of Burien Salon January 29, and just told the Highline Times she is trying to locate a new talented stylist to lease a chair in her place ASAP.
…MOREDes Moines to place utility tax increase on August ballot
Thu, 01/31/13
The city of Des Moines will ask its residents to raise their utility tax by 2 percent for 20 years to pay for preserving and maintaining the pavement on city streets.
A proposition to increase the city’s utility tax from 6 percent to 8…MORE
Explore Gregory Heights and Eagle Landing Park in 2 Burien walks in February
Thu, 01/31/13
Press release: Feeling cooped up during winter’s dark, gray days of rainfall? Get out for a walk! Have a nice chat with other local folks. Get some fresh air and chase the doldrums away. (And if you have your pedometer, come see how many steps…MORE
SeaTac elementaries receive grant for safety equipment
Wed, 01/30/13
Press release:
The Washington Traffic Safety Commission has approved a grant for SeaTac elementary schools to receive funding of up to $2,000 for its existing school zone safety programs.
The grant, applied for by the SeaTac Police…MORE
Puget Sound Energy Foundation funds Des Moines Civic Readerboard Project
Wed, 01/30/13
Press release:
The Des Moines Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous $7,000 grant from the Puget Sound Energy Foundation.
The funds provide the seed money to help pay for a Civic Readerboard to be…MORE
