The four men responsible for the 2009 murder of 26-year-old Steve Bushaw have all answered for their crime with the last of them, 33-year-old Brandon Chaney, pleading guilty to second degree manslaughter in the case, according to King County…MORE
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Joe McDermott and anteaters on the loose at SeaTac covered by NHUAC
Fri, 05/04/12
At the May 3 North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting a plethora of speakers hit on a range of topics. Here are some highlights:
Regional Animal Services of King County – from cats and dogs to anteaters Glynis Frederiksen,…MORE
Tim Eyman, initiative activist, weighs in on our roll-your-own tobacco story
Fri, 05/04/12
Initiative activist Tim Eyman told the West Seattle Herald that increasing fees on roll-your-own tobacco on new do-it-yourself machines cropping up in area smoke shops is indeed a tax increase on tobacco, and is therefore in violation of…MORE
Two of three local legislators back I-502: the legalization of recreational marijuana sales
Fri, 05/04/12
New Approach Washington, the lobbying force behind Initiative 502 to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana sales for adults 21 years and older, sent out word this week that sixteen Washington state legislators endorsed the initiative, including…MORE
Female Kennedy HS senior from White Center appointed to West Point
Thu, 05/03/12
A female senior from Kennedy High School in Burien who lives in White Center was appointed to West Point Academy February. Natalie Budner beat the odds as women make up just 17-percent of enrollment there.
Over 15,000 men and women apply…MORE
McGinn's Town Hall hears transportation frustrations
Thu, 05/03/12
Mayor Mike McGinn came to West Seattle and in a Town Hall meeting with a small but lively crowd of about 30 people at the Senior Center, heard primarily people's frustrations and issues with transportation to and from the peninsula.
NOTE…MORE
North Highline Public Safety Forum coming up on May 10
Thu, 05/03/12
Thursday – MAY 10, 2012 – 7pm North Highline Fire Station 1243 112th Street, SW White Center
Police Reports/Neighborhood Concerns: BJ Myers, King County Sheriff Deputy, White Center Storefront, will give an update on crime trends in the…MORE
Roxhill Elementary Community meeting tonight will cover BEX and priorities for schools
Thu, 05/03/12
The community meeting set for Roxhill Elementary 9430 30th Ave. s.w. at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 3rd has shifted focus since the potential merger of Arbor Heights and Roxhill is off the table but School Board member Marty McLaren is urging…MORE
BOOM Youth Summit brings youth and elected officials together on May 4
Wed, 05/02/12
press release Students from FEEST (Food Empowerment Education Sustainability Team) in collaboration with White Center Community Development Association, Chief Sealth High School and Neighborhood House have planned the 4th Annual Youth Summit…MORE
REMINDER: Mayor McGinn Town Hall meeting is Thursday May 3 in the Junction
Wed, 05/02/12
Mayor Mike McGinn, as part of the Engage Seattle initiative will hold another West Seattle Town Hall (the last one was March 13 at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center) to listen to the public's concerns.
This one will be at the West…MORE
