The Burien City Council voted 5-2 on Nov.
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Incumbents win big
Tue, 11/14/06
Democrats maintained their domination of all legislative seats representing the Highline area in the Nov. 7 general election.
All incumbents easily won re-election in the 11th, 33rd and 34th Legislative Districts.
In the one race…MORE
Schools aim for consistency
Tue, 11/14/06
Led by chief academic officer Carla Santorno, Seattle Public Schools will be operating under a new academic vision aimed at building common curriculum to help students graduate high school and be prepared for college and work.
The plan is…MORE
Voters will decide March school levy
Tue, 11/14/06
A $140.4 million, four-year levy for Highline public schools will be on the March 13 special election ballot.
On Nov. 8, Highline board members approved placing the measure before voters.
MOREViewlands could find new home at Broadview
Tue, 11/14/06
When the Seattle School Board called off phase two of school closures last month it left Viewlands Elementary students and parents feeling a little lost.
"It's mass confusion--no one knows really what to do," said Viewlands parent Lynn…MORE
Show brings Texas to Burien
Tue, 11/14/06
Burien Little Theatre promises to puts the "fun" into dysfunctional with A Tuna Christmas, the hilarious sequel to the hit comedy Greater Tuna, which opens Friday, Nov.
MOREThanksgiving dinner readied
Tue, 11/14/06
For some people, there's nothing better than a turkey dinner and a free sleeping bag on Thanksgiving day.
About 150 homeless are expected to attend the Calvary Lutheran Church's Thanksgiving Day dinner, which is actually served during the…MORE
Candidates reflect the community
Tue, 11/14/06
Their talents range from martial arts with a fan to Bosnian folk dancing to a drill team routine to classical violin and clarinet and, of course, singing.
The contestants are literally from all over the world and from right here. They are…MORE
Quotas keep fish prices higher
Tue, 11/14/06
At the end of March the fishing vessel Kristiana will leave Seattle for the rich halibut fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska. For the time being, she is moored at Fisherman's Terminal, along with the majority of the halibut fleet. The boat's primary…MORE
Two groups oppose Burien
Tue, 11/14/06
Opponents of the annexation of North Highline by Burien reacted negatively last week to the city's decision to declare the full unincorporated area a potential annexation area.
"The decision by the Burien City Council to declare all of…MORE