The SeaTac Fire Department cannot merge with the Kent Regional Fire Authority but SeaTac lawmakers are looking at contracting with the agency to save costs.
Contracting would be similar to what SeaTac already does with its police…MORE
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Burien’s April Fools walk-n-talk is real but you might get wet
Thu, 03/29/12
Walk-n-Talk organizer Maureen Hoffmann passes along this information about this Sunday’s Burien excursion.
"No fooling, we may have the next Walk-n-Talk in the midst of April Showers. What a great time to test out the reliability of rain…MORE
Kids and Cops Initiative proposed to combat big Burien problems
Thu, 03/29/12
By Eric Mathison Burien faces two major roadblocks to achieving its goals, especially in the areas of economic development and capitalizing on its diverse population, City Manager Mike Martin noted to city lawmakers on March 26.
Crime is…MORE
Man sentenced to 40 years for brutal Des Moines murder
Thu, 03/29/12
Daniel Threadgill was sentenced March 28 to 40 years in prison for the brutal murder of Des Moines resident Jennifer Walstrand.
Threadgill, also called “Midas,” has continued to maintain his innocence.
He was convicted of first-…MORE
Teens sought for Burien Library’s Talent Show Friday; All are welcome to sign up
Wed, 03/28/12
From Burien Library Teen Zone:
Teens in middle and high school are invited to participate in the Burien Library’s Talent Show this Friday, March 30, from 1: p.m to 3 p.m.
Want to sing? Dance? Do stand up? Perform a stupid human…MORE
African American Tukwila schools superintendent placed on leave pending results of race discrimination investigation
Wed, 03/28/12
The Tukwila School Board placed Tukwila Schools Superintendent Ethelda Burk on paid administrative leave on Tuesday night, March 27.
Burke will be on leave during the board’s investigation of discrimination claims by nine staffers.
…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Burien based filmmaker, photographer shoots rock video
Tue, 03/27/12
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If you entered the Mission Latin Bar and Restaurant in West Seattle yesterday you would have passed through a long black cloth draped over the entrance, there to obscure daylight from entering the…MORE
Community Calendar Week of 3-26-12
Tue, 03/27/12
Deadline for receiving items for Community Calendar is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email submissions to: hteditor@robinsonnews.com Items can be accepted…MORE
Des Moines Area Food Bank wins award for local child hunger program
Mon, 03/26/12
Press release: The Des Moines Area Food Bank received $5,000 and one of the 2012 Agency Excellence Awards for the organization’s exemplary approaches to ending hunger through its mobile summer meals program for children in low-income households…MORE
Cape Cod style for Des Moines buildings suggested by council
Mon, 03/26/12
A new “beachy” look will be coming to the Des Moines Marina District and downtown buildings.
The City Council voted 5-2 on March 22 to set guidelines for building design in the downtown and marina areas of the city. The style the council…MORE
