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Michael H. Martin, who served as Chief Administrative Officer for the city of Kent from 2000 to 2005, is Burien's new city manager.

The Burien City Council approved on Nov. 20 a contract with Martin for the position. He was scheduled to…MORE

The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Log House Museum director, Andrea Mercado, effective last week.

Mercado holds a BA from the University of Washington and completed the Museum…MORE

Carl Jensen, Highline's "Citizen of the Century," died of cancer at the age of 97 on Nov. 21.

In March 2000, the Times/News and the Highline Historical Society bestowed the honor on the man who guided the Highline School District as…MORE

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded a $1 million grant to South Seattle Community College so it can construct facilities for the Puget Sound Industrial Excellence Center.

The award is part of a $5 million challenge grant from…MORE

The recently adopted 2007 King County Budget includes money for a Localizer Directional Aid approach noise impact study for the neighborhoods surrounding Boeing Field.

"I have been a long-time advocate of an Elliott Bay approach for planes…MORE

Carl Jensen, Highline's "Citizen of the Century," died on Nov. 21of cancer at age 97.

In March 2000, the Highline Historical Society bestowed the honor on the man who guided the Highline School District as superintendent from 1953 to 1971…MORE

Individuals and businesses seeking a way to give back to their community this holiday have several opportunities through the Holiday Express program at Ruth Dykeman Children's Center in Burien.

Here's how a business or family can help:…MORE

West Seattle Rotarian Marti Anderson was in for quite a surprise when she showed up at Salty's for her club's regular Tuesday meeting. The members had baked over 100 dozen cookies for her son Lance Corporal Ian Anderson, a Marine deployed in…MORE

Des Moines council members got their first look at the city's proposed 2007 budget on Nov. 16.

The budget of almost $50 million calls for operating expenses of $29 million and capital spending of $21 million.

The Seattle School Board voted unanimously last week to co-house the Viewlands Elementary Autism All-Inclusion program at Broadview-Thomson next fall.

Broadview-Thomson will become a K-8 grade program.

The proposal had drawn little…MORE