On June 7, 2005, Charlie H. Adamson Jr. died of cancer despite all the efforts, and medical expertise available. Virginia Mason Clinic provided loving care for him and his wife, Jane. Both Korea veterans, they married in Japan and had nearly 50…MORE
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Police, community groups seek citywide plan of action to protect kids
Wed, 03/15/06
A diverse group of more than 60 advocates for youth-from sports coaches to city prosecutors-filled council chambers last Monday, each with the goal of protecting children affected by domestic violence.
Although each of them came from…MORE
Burien crafts North Highline memo
Wed, 03/15/06
Seattle and King County will be asked to sign a Burien sponsored memorandum of understanding on the potential annexation of North Highline.
In January, Burien council members directed city staff to pursue cooperation with cities adjacent…MORE
Des Moines worried about crime
Wed, 03/15/06
Last summer, Des Moines Mayor Bob Sheckler convened the Des Moines Leadership Summit to chart a course for the city’s future.
Last week, city council members heard back from summit task force participants who spent the intervening months…MORE
Legislators come home with good news for students and pensioners
Wed, 03/15/06
Skip Priest didn't get much sleep last week.
MORESealth robot in regionals
Wed, 03/15/06
Students at Chief Sealth High School are hustling to complete the Iron Hawk Robot in order to participate in a regional FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, robotics competition.
This year the Robotics…MORE
Bartell Drugs to stay a little bit longer
Wed, 03/15/06
The Burien Council agreed on March 6 to allow Bartell Drugs for Town Square construction. to stay at its present downtown location for an additional six months.
The parcel at 601 S.W.
MORESchools gaining in academics
Wed, 03/15/06
A new report shows Seattle Public Schools posting gains in academic achievement between 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 school years.
District-wide WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning) test results showed fourth, seventh and tenth…MORE
Highline school bond passing
Wed, 03/15/06
The $148 million Highline school bond was passing Tuesday night with a 63.61 percent yes vote following a count of all poll votes and early absentee ballots.
The bond garnered approval from 9777 voters with 5593 (36.39 percent) voting to…MORE
Two plan major developments
Wed, 03/15/06
Two of West Seattle's oldest buildings have been purchased by private developers who plan to restore them to their former glory and create new event facilities, a refurbished restaurant and a new bakery.
Developers Thomas Lin and Patrick…MORE
