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Seahurst Park's north beach was closed for almost 48 hours last week after a leak in a nearby sewage line was discovered.

The leak was discovered by a citizen who smelled "sewage-like" odors and contacted the Burien Parks and Recreation…MORE

The e-mail address to submit public comments about the citywide skate park proposal published in the June 21 edition was incorrect. Comments should be sent to susanne.friedman@seattle.gov

In the edtorial of June 21, some words were…MORE

Area crime way down

By Steve Cox

For the most part the Center was quiet for the month of May. We did have a murder. In that case, a father apparently got angry with his three month old child and hit and/or shook the baby so hard…MORE

Tucked away in a wooded thicket, three local Boy Scouts found their calling.

As they reached the final phase of their scouting careers, these young men turned within in search of a final Eagle Scout project.

Although they had never…MORE

Washington State Ferries is expecting to be busy this July 4th as many locals and tourists attend the various fireworks displays around the Sound.

Ferry users should remember that security measures require ferry crews to clear the vessels…MORE

Water District 49 commissioners voted 2-1 on June 14 against renewing the contract of district manager Dale Cap when it expires this fall.

Cap, who has been at the center of two recent controversies involving district policies, will remain…MORE

At least 439 Highline 10th-graders can breathe a little easier about graduation, while another 725 sophomores face an additional hurdle following the release of preliminary Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) scores.

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Two homes burned to the ground in Burien and dozens of firefighters stood around and watched.

It was part of a two-day training exercise for the Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department June 2-3.

For the training, two houses near the…MORE

Burien Mayor Joan McGilton said the issue of trust was what she heard most clearly during three recent "community conversations" on the potential annexation of the North Highline unincorporated area.

"Does the Burien community trust seven…MORE

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