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Burien received a major boost last week when Congress approved federal funding for the city's long-term vision for downtown redevelopment.

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Burien's non-profit Environmental Science Center will host its annual fundraiser at Seahurst Park Sunday, Aug. 7.

Speakers at the 4 p.m. event will include former Gov.

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Federal Way residents performed for a panel of judges in the opening auditions of the inaugural Federal Way Idol last week. Nearly 60 contestants vied for 12 slots in next month's finals…MORE

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Reaction to Southwest Airlines' announcement that it plans to move flights from Sea-Tac International Airport to Boeing Field varied widely among three Highline community leaders last week.

SeaTac Mayor Frank Hansen,…MORE

A few walkers enjoy a stroll along the new segment of the Burke-Gilman Trail between the Ballard Locks and Northwest 60th Street. Trail advocates hope to connect this section with the trail's current end at 11th Avenue Northwest.

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Legends are seldom recognized in their own time. For Wanda Jackson, it took nearly three decades before she realized that she was a trailblazer for women in rock 'n' roll.

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If the North Highline area were to incorporate and become Washington's newest city, its residents and businesses would generate about $11.3 million in tax revenue every year, according to a study released last week.…MORE

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As a two-term Seattle City Council member Richard Conlin said his leadership in the past eight years to bring community concerns and plans through council approval is part of what drives his confidence in his re-election…MORE

What can West Seattleites expect if an earthquake takes down the Alaskan Way Viaduct?

The Seattle city police, transportation planners and emergency managers proposed an emergency closure plan for the viaduct to the Transportation…MORE

Burien Councilwoman Sally Nelson announced last week that she is a candidate for re-election to the city council.

"I have been honored to serve the citizens of Burien as mayor, deputy mayor and council member," Nelson declared. "I have…MORE