August 2005

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With unanimous approval by the Burien council members last week, the city's first hotel - with a projected value of $70 million - is on the road to becoming a reality.

"This new hotel will change the entire complexion of downtown Burien," said Mayor Noel Gibb, who believes it came about because of the Town Square project.

"It's going to interconnect with local businesses and the Transit Center, and will provide a lot of jobs and revenue for many things," Gibb observed.

Lawmakers authorized sale of the property at Southwe

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Revenue created by a property tax levy lid lift could help reduce Des Moines' crime rate to 1999 levels, Police Chief Roger Baker told city council members on Aug. 18.

Baker emphasized that no new police officers would be added to the department with revenue generated by the levy increase.

Instead, he said it would allow the department to restore positions that were cut after passage of Initiative 695 in 1999.

If council members agree on Sept.

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With the walls cluttered by poster boards tacked behind her, Jeanne Moeller, a resident of Des Moines since 1921, addressed 60 other city residents seated at round tables before her.

"I've lived in Des Moines for a very long time," Moeller chuckled as she reminisced about her seven-bedroom home that housed her large family. Her voice then dropped to a serious tone.

"I love Des Moines because it has an ambiance to it. It's a small town; the people here are remarkable.

The King County Council recognized last week the Robinson family and the Robinson newspaper chain for their support of community activities and non-profit organizations in their circulation area.

Headquartered in South King County, the Robinson family celebrated 60 years of bringing local news to the Puget Sound region on

Aug.

A North Highline woman, whose son attended special education classes in the Highline district, is running for the Highline School Board.

Susan Goding will oppose Mengstab Tzegai in the November election. Tzegai was appointed to the board last year.

According to Goding, she first enrolled her son in the fifth grade at Hilltop Elementary and home-schooled him in the sixth grade.

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The Port of Seattle will soon begin its acquisition of 17 North Burien homes, Burien City Council members were told Aug.

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The man once convicted of murder for killing 20-year-old Kristopher Kime in 2001 now faces a lesser charge of manslaughter in connection with the crime.

Jerell A.

Hoop camp returns

Applications are now being evaluated for The Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp. The camp is by invitation only. Boys and girls ages 10 - 19 are eligible to apply. Past participants include: Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Jerry Stackhouse, Grant Hill and Antawn Jamison. Players from 50 states and 17 foreign countries attended the 2004 camp. College basketball scholarships are possible for players selected to the All-American Team.

SeaTac

Controlled Substance: Aug. 10, S 196th St. and 13th Ave. S. - An officer was doing a routine traffic stop around 12:20 a.m. and in the car was meth, processed ephedrine, and a mobile meth lab

Mental Complaints: Aug. 10, S 170th St. and International Blvd. S. - A naked woman was seen wrapped in a small towel and shouting at passing traffic. She was reported as ranting and raving and was incoherent.

Compiled by Sara Loken

North Highline

Fraud: Aug. 4, 1220 Des Moines Memorial Drive - A fraud warrant was issued at the property. A SWAT team came out and secured the house. The suspect, with meth on him, then tried to assault the officers with a screwdriver. He was arrested.

Narcotics Activity: Aug. 10, 10700 21st Ave. S.W. - A caller reported that just north of her home she suspected her neighbors were selling meth.