Times/News Correspondent
A citizen initiated rezoning for townhouse development along Pacific Highway south of South 260th Street could increase congestion for Des Moines drivers if approved, city council members were told Oct. 13.
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Port commission candidates target high property tax
Wed, 10/19/05
Times/News Correspondent
Four of the candidates running for Port of Seattle commissioner in the Nov. 8 general election agreed at a Des Moines candidate's forum last week that the Port's performance has been "unsatisfactory."
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Fire District 2 recieves grant for wellness/fitness program
Wed, 10/19/05
King County Fire District 2, the Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department, has received a $61,636 grant from the 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
The funds will be used to institute a Wellness/Fitness program that has been…MORE
Bowling rolls into Tukwila
Wed, 10/19/05
ACME Bowling, Billiards and Events in Tukwila, one of the largest bowling and event venues on the West Coast, is scheduled to open in mid-November.
An $8 million entertainment center, ACME blends state-of-the-art technology with completely…MORE
Book signings to aid Dykeman
Wed, 10/19/05
The public is invited to join mystery and suspense authors Donna Anders and Kevin O'Brien for book signings on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
MOREPolice guild backs Sally Nelson in race for Burien council post
Wed, 10/19/05
Burien City Councilwoman Sally Nelson has been endorsed for re-election by the King County Police Officers Guild.
Nelson is being challenged by political newcomer Bob Sheen.
In their letter of endorsement, guild members stated they…MORE
Annual community meeting set for Burien on Oct. 26
Wed, 10/19/05
The city of Burien will hold its annual community meeting Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Sylvester Middle School, 16222 Sylvester Rd. SW.
This event gives the public an opportunity to meet city council members, the city manager and…MORE
Proponents begin veterans, health levy campaign
Wed, 10/19/05
The campaign for King County Proposition 1 - the Veterans and Healthy Communities Levy - was officially launched last week.
Proposition 1 would increase funding for health and human services - an estimated $13.3 million a year for six…MORE
Richards replacement sought
Wed, 10/19/05
Applications are being accepted for the position of director from District 5 on the Tukwila School District Board of Directors.
The application deadline is Friday, Oct.
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Federal Way PD cracks down on violence in day-long DV detail
Tue, 10/18/05
Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick wants to send a message to abusers: Federal Way will not tolerate domestic violence.
Insisting that her department will do its part to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Chief Kirkpatrick…MORE
