An independent arbitrator has ruled that Des Moines police Officer Barron “Bruno” Baldwin was fired “for just cause” following an October 2003 incident involving a drug informant.
In denying the grievance filed by Baldwin to get his job…MORE
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Retreat yields decisions about annexations, public safety
Wed, 02/08/06
A soft but steady rain bathed the landscaped gardens around the Dumas Bay Center and lent a somber tone to the proceedings within Banquet Room #3.
Inside, local government was taking its job seriously.
On Saturday, January 28, the…MORE
Homeless population grows
Tue, 02/07/06
A new survey of homelessness found that Ballard had a 26 percent increase in the number of people living on the streets, compared to the last such street count, in 2004.
The survey, done in the early morning hours of January 27, found 364…MORE
Famed Otto Lang dies at 98
Tue, 02/07/06
Otto Lang, a West Seattle legend of skiing, movie and TV production, books and photography, died at his Admiral District home Jan. 30 at age 98.
Lang was born in 1908 in Bosnia and grew up near Sarajevo. His mother was Croatian but his…MORE
Historic garden to reopen in summer
Tue, 02/07/06
A Highline garden with a colorful history will reopen in a new spot this summer.
Plans are moving ahead to move the Seike Japanese Garden from its original site along Des Moines Memorial Drive to the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden.
…MOREEvergreen Pool ownership going to Northwest Center
Tue, 02/07/06
The keys to Evergreen Pool in White Center could soon be turned from King County to Northwest Center.
The nonprofit Northwest Center is a 41-year-old organization that claims to be the largest, most comprehensive private organization in…MORE
Auditor supports Petersen review
Tue, 02/07/06
A brief filed recently with the state Supreme Court challenges a 2005 appellate court ruling that former Des Moines City Councilman Gary Petersen was embroiled in a conflict of interest.
The “friend-of-the-court” brief by the state Auditor…MORE
West Seattle High School's 4-period day being re-examined
Tue, 02/07/06
Rebekah Schilperoort
After 12 years as a school standard, the four-period day at West Seattle High School is being formally questioned for its effectiveness through a district audit.
Last week, about 50 concerned parents, faculty…MORE
Every day is Valentine's Day at Enchanted Chapel
Tue, 02/07/06
Those looking to take their relationship to the next level this Valentine’s Day need to travel north on First Avenue to Myers Way in North Highline.
On the left hand side of the road, against the hill, sits a purple wedding chapel -- AA…MORE
Funds being raised for heart attack victim
Tue, 02/07/06
A spaghetti dinner and raffle fundraiser will be held Feb. 19 to help the Robert Pukitis family with heart transplant and related medical expenses.
Bob Pukitis of Burien suffered a near fatal heart attack Aug. 26 while vacationing near…MORE
