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
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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
Public Invited to School Board Work Session On District
Tue, 02/17/15
Burien, WA– The Highline Public Schools School Board invites community members, families, and staff to attend a work session on the district’s budget. Chief of Staff and Finance Duggan Harman will discuss the overall budget picture for next…MORE
Kent Police ask for public assistance to find missing vulnerable adult.
Tue, 02/17/15
KENT, Wash. – February 16, 2015 – The Kent Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in locating a vulnerable 64 year old mentally delayed female, Barbara Stevenson. She was last seen Tuesday, February 3, 2015. She has not been…MORE
First SeaTac City Council meeting held for February
Tue, 02/17/15
By Tim Clifford
On Feb. 10 the first SeaTac City Council meeting for the month was held at SeaTac’s City Hall. With nearly 20 people in attendance the meeting kicked off 15 minutes late due to the 4:30 p.m. study session running longer…MORE
