Highline Community College has selected Des Moines resident Serenity Carr as the recipient of the college's top academic honor. The Shirley B. Gordon Award for Academic Excellence recognizes an outstanding graduate who has achieved high academic…MORE
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Burien spotlights its parks
Wed, 07/06/11
July is Park and Recreation Month and the city of Burien is challenging families to get outside to celebrate and explore local parks.
The Burien Community Center is challenging families to a scavenger hunt that spans 12 city parks,…MORE
SeaTac to add sidewalks along South 164th Street
Wed, 07/06/11
At the SeaTac City Council meeting on June 28th, City Engineer Susan Sanderson revealed the latest plans for the 10-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).
Among the projects coming up in 2012 is the construction of a sidewalk along…MORE
Board delays decision on 2 Burien libraries
Wed, 07/06/11
The King County Library System (KCLS) board voted June 28 to delay a decision on consolidating the White Center and Boulevard Park libraries. Both are located within Burien's city limits.
There was no announcement on how long they will…MORE
July and August bring music, movies, plays in Highline parks
Wed, 07/06/11
As veteran Pacific Northwesterners know, the true sunny summer season here is very short-it usually starts soon after the Independence Day holiday and gives way to fall showers by September.
Highline recreation departments and arts…MORE
Dry weather, carelessness result in increased fires
Wed, 07/06/11
Press release:
South King Fire & Rescue, which serves Des Moines and Federal Way, wants to ask residents to do their part this summer in keeping our communities free from fire, after fire responses soared over the weekend.
Most…MORE
Speeding emphasis patrols start July 15
Wed, 07/06/11
Press release:
Between July 15 and August 7, law enforcement officers throughout King County will be part of a statewide effort in search of speeding drivers.
Driving faster than posted speed limits may not seem like a big deal, but…MORE
Burien testing emergency phone system on July 6
Wed, 07/06/11
The City of Burien is conducting a test today (Wednesday, July 6) of the Burien Alert emergency notification system. Residents and businesses with land telephone lines can expect to receive a call from the automated system indicating the call is…MORE
Sylvester Road S.W. Bridge closed for replacement starting July 7
Tue, 07/05/11
Press release from King County:Bridge replacement to begin on Sylvester Road SW Preparation work including utility relocation has begun to replace the Sylvester Road Bridge. The road will be closed to through traffic this Thursday, July 7th at…MORE
Normandy Park police nab man with Department of Corrections escape warrant
Mon, 07/04/11
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According to police, a man wanted on a state Department of Corrections escape warrant was captured by Normandy Park police on June 30.
Police pursued…MORE