Calley Maine, the daughter of Jan Maine who owns of the Corner Pocket at the Alaska Junction, died there suddenly Saturday night, Jan. 12 . She was 37. Calley was the mother of 14 year-old Cooper. Cooper was raised by Calley and her life-partner…MORE
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SLIDESHOW: Steampunk celebrated at Rustycon convention at SeaTac Marriott
Sun, 01/20/13
SLIDESHOW, Click on photo for more, or click on photo in gallery below: Hundreds gathered for the annual Rustycon 30 Convention this weekend at the SeaTac Marriott to celebrate the steampunk scene. It continues until 6:00 p.m. Sunday night, Jan.…MORE
Lake Burien School opened 100 years ago; "War babies" recall 50 students per classroom
Fri, 01/18/13
One hundred years ago at the trolley terminus near SW 152nd and 22nd Ave. SW, the flaps unzipped and Lake Burien Elementary School's "front doors" officially opened. Ten students filled the one-room school, a leaky tent. While they hit the books…MORE
Sheriff Urquhart advocates for more school resource officers; Says Newtown tragedy has resulted in constructive discussion on guns
Fri, 01/18/13
John Urquhart was sworn in as King County Sheriff Nov. 28, 2012. The former sergeant defeated incumbent Sheriff Steve Strachan with over 56 percent of the vote. Urquhart served as deputy most of his career in the Burien precinct, and patrolled…MORE
US Attorney writes to White Center on long list of convictions in 2011 raid
Fri, 01/18/13
United States Attorney Jenny Durkan provided the following update to White Center residents on Jan. 18 on the aftermath of Operation Center of Attention, a multi-agency raid of drug and gun traffickers operating out of the White Center area in…MORE
Tukwila police investigation finds excessive force charges are unfounded
Thu, 01/17/13
The Tukwila Police Department issued a statement Jan. 17 saying that all charges that officers used excessive force in the May 12 arrest of brothers Jahmez Amilli and Charles Chappelle are unfounded.
Here is the police department’s…MORE
Registered sex offender sentenced for possession of child pornography
Thu, 01/17/13
Press release:
A Des Moines man was sentenced this afternoon in U.S. District Court in Seattle to ten years in prison for possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan.
Gregory Sean O’Neall, 51, a…MORE
Flu Outbreak Prompts Reminder From Senior Care Experts
Thu, 01/17/13
Press release:
This flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in decades – with the Centers for Disease Control already reporting widespread outbreaks in many states.
While anyone can get the flu, seniors are especially…MORE
Bark n' Bowl Feb 2 at HiLine Lanes in Burien for AARF
Thu, 01/17/13
Invitation from Animal Aid and Rescue Foundation, or AARF:
Bark n' Bowl
Come on down to HiLine Lanes in Burien on Saturday, February 2nd from 3pm-6pm for a fun and entertaining afternoon of bowling! The price is $20 and includes 3…MORE
Aviation High School students selected for Washington Aerospace Scholars program
Wed, 01/16/13
Over the next five months, eight Aviation High School juniors will participate in the Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) program, which is designed to prepare students for careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM…MORE