The Blessing of the Fleet ceremony at Fishermen's Terminal symbolizes hopes for a safe journey by people who make their living on the sea. But two days before the event, tragedy struck one fisherman just a few feet from where the blessing took…MORE
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Burien agrees to cooperate on N. Highline annexation
Wed, 03/15/06
After recently proposing a cooperative effort with Seattle and King County on the possible annexation of North Highline, the Burien City Council brought that plan closer to reality March 6.
In January, Burien lawmakers directed staff to…MORE
After 82 years, Highline High changes
Wed, 03/15/06
Since 1924, when Highline High School in Burien opened, it’s been a “comprehensive” high school.
Students would take various courses, moving between classrooms with a different teacher in each one.
Over four years, a student could…MORE
Kindergarten program helps students improve
Wed, 03/15/06
An extended-day kindergarten targeting the district’s most struggling beginning students is a success, Highline School Board members were told March 8.
District staffers identified low-achieving students at the district’s half-day morning…MORE
St. Patrick's celebration in Burien to last 3 days
Wed, 03/15/06
Two Irish transplants, Mick Purdy and Adrian Kelly, are gearing up to introduce Burien to a bona fide St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Co-sponsored by Discover Burien Association and Mick Kelly's Irish pub, co-owned by Purdy and Kelly, the…MORE
Final Legislative Roll Call
Wed, 03/15/06
2006 supplemental budget. By a vote of 55 to 43 in the House and 29 to 19 in the Senate on March 8, the legislature approved SB 6386. The finalized 2006 supplemental budget adds $522 million in spending, raising the total 2005-07 biennium budget…MORE
New police substation is approved
Wed, 03/15/06
The Des Moines City Council agreed March 2 to establish a police department substation in the Redondo Square Shopping Center.
Lawmakers unanimously approved a five-year lease with the Joshua Green Corp., owner of the shopping center, for…MORE
Some parents question ways of school discipline
Wed, 03/15/06
Some elementary schools in West Seattle use a time-out method that many administrators believe is useful for children who misbehave. But a few parents question the validity of the consequence.
Part of the Seattle School District…MORE
Four volunteers honored by Discover Burien
Wed, 03/15/06
Four community residents were honored at Discover Burien’s Annual Dinner, Silent Auction and the City of Burien Anniversary and 2006 Citizen Awards Recognition on March 3.
This year the Burien City Council presented awards to Rochelle…MORE
City grapples with growing graffiti problem
Wed, 03/15/06
Some see graffiti and tagging as an urban blight and eyesore; others view as it as post-modern public art.
Whatever side of the fence your allegiance stands, residents of Federal Way have seen an explosion of graffiti around the city in…MORE
