Among many other important decisions in the upcoming November elections, King County residents will be choosing between current Sheriff Steve Strachan and challenger John Urquhart (you can read our interview with him here) for a four-year term.…MORE
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King County Sheriff candidate Urquhart blames opponent, Sheriff Strachan, for problems cited by audit
Thu, 07/26/12
King County Sheriff candidate John Urquhart blames his opponent, Sheriff Steve Strachan, for the serious problems outlined in a King County Sheriff's Office audit just released. The two candidates only run in the general election, not in the…MORE
Update: Burien preliminary budget hearing set for Aug. 6 at 7 p.m.
Thu, 07/26/12
Press release:
The City of Burien will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 6, 2012, for the purpose of: Receiving comments on the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget prior to its preparation.
Citizens and community organizations are…MORE
SLIDESHOW UPDATE: Burien mural sizzles in the sun; Community Meet and Greet with Artist Augustina Droze
Thu, 07/26/12
AUG. 1 UPDATE & SLIDESHOW: Mural artist Augustina Droze finds some shade and talks to the Highline Times about her colorful 160-by-15-foot mural on the western wall of the Burien Dollar Tree building at 4th Ave. SW & SW 151st that began…MORE
Normandy Park to be 75-mile Start for “Ride Around the Sound”
Thu, 07/26/12
Press release:
Over 500 cyclists will take part in the inaugural “Ride Around the Sound” bike ride on September 15th. A benefit for the American Lung Association in Washington, the ride features five distance options around Puget Sound,…MORE
New Burien Little Theatre play opens Friday, Aug. 3
Thu, 07/26/12
Press release:
Latino Theatre Projects and Burien Little Theatre are joining forces to present their co-production of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Anna in the Tropic, written by Nilo Cruz, opening Aug. 3.
Tropical heat and…MORE
3rd UPDATE: South King Fire & Rescue Levy passage expected: Dept. is awarded SAFER Grant, 9 firefighters funded
Thu, 07/26/12
UPDATE: AUG. 9:
Press release:
South King Fire & Rescue (SKF&R) is passing their recent Maintenance and Operations levy with a current overwhelming yes vote of 61% and a no vote of 39%. Because the measure requires a…MORE
Former pro named Mount Rainier High interim head football coach
Thu, 07/26/12
Assistant coach Tremain Mack has been named interim head football coach at Mount Rainier High in Des Moines.
Former head coach Scott Leick has accepted a counseling position and assistant football job at Kentwood High School in order to be…MORE
King County gun sales nearly double as poss. reaction to Colorado tragedy, says Sergeant Cindi West
Wed, 07/25/12
Press release from Sergeant Cindi West, King County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer:
"I have had quite a few of you request info on Concealed Pistol License applications and gun purchases. Here are some statistics."
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Burien Walk 'n Talkers celebrating first anniversary with walk around Lake Burien on Aug.5
Wed, 07/25/12
Press release:
We’ve been walkin’ and talkin’ together for a year now. Wow… How very cool. Think back on the people you’ve met and the conversations you’ve had… the things you’ve seen because you were on foot instead of behind the wheel……MORE
