Nearly a hundred protesters marched from the Burien transit center to the Burien City Hall and Library at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 to speak out against city ordinance 606. Homeless citizens marched with members from S.A.F.E., the A.C.L.U., and numerous…MORE
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Surplus state-held water rights targeted for irrigation, local uses
Mon, 02/23/15
By Alice Day, Reporter WNPA Olympia News Bureau
OLYMPIA—Local communities could have more access to water if legislators succeed in implementing a new system of leasing surplus state-owned water rights.
A bill proposed by Sen. Jim…MORE
Beyond McCleary
Mon, 02/23/15
By Alice Day, Reporter WNPA Olympia News Bureau
OLYMPIA—Advocates for minority and low-income students are urging legislators to take a closer look at the state’s McCleary obligation to ensure that all students are given equal and ample…MORE
Strong support voiced Overflow crowd ignites debate on Senate’s transportation package
Sun, 02/22/15
By Cooper Inveen
WNPA Olympia News Bureau OLYMPIA—The Senate’s new transportation package is being hailed for its bipartisan support, while some critics find aspects of it troubling.
The proposals were revealed on Feb. 12 after 22…MORE
Discover Burien
Sun, 02/22/15
By Andrea Reay, Executive Director, Discover Burien
What matters most to you? When we’re asked that question we’ll usually answer with our hearts and say: family, friends, community, the environment, the arts, education, etc. Most of us…MORE
South Park Bridge closed, stuck in “up” position
Sun, 02/22/15
By Tim Clifford
On the morning of Feb.21 the South Park Bridge, which crosses the Duwamish at 16th Ave. S., became stuck in the “up” or open position after a transmission pump broke. The closure is expected to continue until Tues. Feb.…MORE
Swath of trees to be cut and cleared for sale of obsolete Ambaum substation
Sun, 02/22/15
By Tim Clifford
For Burien resident Karen McMichael it was a surprise to see the orange colored fliers and bright orange spray painted dots that now pepper the trees on the corner of S.W. 144 St. and Ambaum Blvd. S.W. when she returned…MORE
Master Recycler Composters Help Keep Food Waste Out of the Garbage
Sun, 02/22/15
[King Food waste in landfills is a big problem, accounting for nearly one quarter of methane emissions in the US. Alternatively, when it’s diverted from the landfill, food waste can become an incredibly useful soil amendment, turning what was…MORE
Demand for housing assistance remains strong
Sun, 02/22/15
The King County Housing Authority received more than 22,000 applications for Section 8 rental assistance during a two-week application period that closed on Feb. 10.
The 22,615 families that submitted an application represent more than 50…MORE
Highline College eliminates application fee for general admission
Tue, 02/17/15
DES MOINES, Wash. — Most students enrolling in classes at Highline College will no longer be charged a $17 admissions application fee. First-time students enrolling in general admission classes for spring quarter 2015 will be the initial…MORE
