Burien Police Chief Scott Kimerer said 2011 crime statistics for Burien and unincorporated North Highline illustrated the first noticeable difference in violent crime rates between the areas since he started studying annexation eight years ago.…MORE
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Kitty Harbor Adopt-A-Thon on Alki Saturday & Sunday, 60 kittens & cats; benefit for Teri Ensley
Fri, 01/13/12
More than 60 cats and kittens will be available for adoption this weekend during the 5th Annual Adopt-A-Thon at Kitty Harbor, 3422 Harbor Ave. SW. (206) 935-1919. The facility is just north of the West Seattle Bridge entrance/exit ramps by Avalon…MORE
‘Divisive’ debate in Burien’s proposed North Highline annexation
Fri, 01/13/12
Burien’s City Manager Mike Martin called his city’s proposed annexation of the remainder of unincorporated North Highline “a divisive issue.”
Over six and a half hours of testimony from citizens, both for and against the move, was proof of…MORE
Close to 2000 books donated to Roxhill Elementary
Fri, 01/13/12
On Tuesday, January 17, Roxhill Elementary students will receive access to the world of reading as nearly 2,000 books are donated to the school on behalf of Reading Tree, PCC, and Communities in Schools of Seattle.
The books will be used…MORE
UPDATE: Aileen Sison, White Center advocate, confirmed as District 8 Civil Rights Commissioner
Thu, 01/12/12
UPDATE, JUNE 14:
Lifelong White Center resident Aileen Sison was confirmed as District 8 Civil Rights Commissioner June 12 by three King County Council members of the Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee for a three year term…MORE
Volunteer opportunities on Martin Luther King Day
Thu, 01/12/12
This coming Monday is officially the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Volunteer opportunities this entire weekend abound, including these
After a long struggle, legislation was signed in 1983 creating a federal holiday marking the…MORE
UPDATE: Former mayor Greg Nickels, a West Seattle resident, to run for secretary of state
Thu, 01/12/12
FEB. 23 UPDATE
Former Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels announced his run for Secretary of State today. Also in the race are Democratic state legislators Zack Hudgins and James Kastama, and former Democratic lawmaker Kathleen Drew, also…MORE
UPDATE: Constantine, McDermott & others from West Seattle remember Dr. King at Benaroya Hall today
Thu, 01/12/12
At noon today the 25th annual King County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration took place at Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall.
West Seattle residents attending included King County Executive Dow Constantine, who…MORE
Defendant pleads not guilty in White Center bakery murder
Thu, 01/12/12
Cu Van Troung, 25, was arraigned on first degree murder charges on Jan. 12 in the shooting death of 24-year-old victim Jason Saechao.
Troung pleaded not guilty, remains in jail with a $1 million bail, and is scheduled for a case setting…MORE
REMINDER: The inside scoop on aggressive driver tickets in West Seattle: Jan. 17 with the Crime Prevention Council
Thu, 01/12/12
Update for Jan. 17 While many community groups, schools, etc. are cancelling events tonight due to the impending storm, Betty Wiberg with the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council confirms they will hold their meeting tonight:
7 - 8:30 p.m…MORE
