By Christina GramlingSpecial to the Times/News
The 2012 budget for the city of Des Moines was approved by the City Council Dec. 1 by a 4-3 vote.
Council members Dave Kaplan, Dan Sherman and Scott Thomasson voted against the budget.…MORE
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Dog show judge linked to Burien ‘animal hoarder’ case
Fri, 12/02/11
In October law enforcement and animal control officers raided a Burien home based on an anonymous video sent to Pasado’s Safe Haven, an animal rescue organization.
The video depicted deplorable conditions for a number of dogs in poor…MORE
Library board once again postpones decision on closing White Center, Boulevard Park libraries
Thu, 12/01/11
The White Center and Boulevard Park libraries once again received a reprieve from closure after King County Library System trustees voted Nov. 29 to postpone action on a staff recommendation to consolidate the two libraries into one facility near…MORE
Tour of Burien’s Mathison Park set for Sunday afternoon, Dec. 4
Thu, 12/01/11
Have you toured Burien's Mathison Park yet at 533 S. 146th St.?
This Sunday, December 4, the monthly Walk-n-Talk will begin at Burien Town Square, S.W. 152nd St. and 5th Pl. S.W. and walk over to Mathison Park, with a guided tour by…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Sylvester Bridge rebuild sees progress; Slated for February/March completion
Thu, 12/01/11
For Normandy Park residents dealing with the detour caused by the rebuild of the Sylvester Bridge on Sylvester Road S.W., the end is in sight with King County Department of Transportation predicting a late February/early March completion.
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Guilty plea for drunk driver who killed Burien infant
Thu, 12/01/11
A 26-year-old Oregon man pleaded guilty on Nov. 30 to vehicular homicide in the death of 3-month-old Burien infant Gabriel Arthur Pena, according to The Columbian.
According to the report, Christopher A. Roman admitted to being drunk when…MORE
UPDATE: Sheckler unofficial winner in Des Moines council recount
Wed, 11/30/11
Update for Dec. 3 After a mandatory machine recount, Des Moines Mayor Bob Sheckler is the unofficial winner of Des Moines City Council Position 6 over challenger Rebecca King.
The mandatory machine recount occured Friday, Dec. 2. Final…MORE
Rollergirls present "SHARKASAURUS" on Dec. 3
Wed, 11/30/11
Press release:
SHARKASAURUS, a team of fierce-but-friendly skaters from Northwest leagues (including Rat City, Jet City, Slaughter County, Bellingham, the Oly Rollers and more) has invited Trouble Brewing, a bold and full-bodied mix of…MORE
Highline College students to raise funds to feed elementary students
Wed, 11/30/11
Highline College students will raise funds next week to support a program that helps feed elementary school students who might otherwise not have food at home.
The Weekend Backpack Program, run by the Des Moines Food Bank and the Des…MORE
Open house set in Des Moines for Tacoma Plume action plan
Wed, 11/30/11
The state Department of Ecology is holding a public meeting on its interim action plan to deal with the Tukwila plume on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the Des Moines Activity Center, 2045 S. 216th St.
The open house is 6:30-8:30 p.m. with a…MORE
