By Shakira Ericksen
With an air of finality the 2013 Des Moines City budget was passed unanimously by the City Council at their Dec. 6 meeting.
The general fund, including street and police funds, is $33.9 million. Total funds are…MORE
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Argosy Christmas Ship and choir favor crowds with song in Des Moines; They return Dec. 19
Thu, 12/06/12
Onlookers along the Des Moines shore were treated to the arrival of the annual Argosy Christmas Ship™ and its accompanying Parade Ship Wednesday night, Nov. 5. The Rainier Youth Choir sang Christmas songs onboard for 20-minute performances, 8:00…MORE
Retired Captain Frank W. “Bud” Reanier, 95, of Des Moines, Wa., recalls Pearl Harbor attack
Thu, 12/06/12
It has been 71 years since the then Ensign Frank W. “Bud” Reanier, now a spry 95 with 20/20 vision, and a resident at Wesley Gardens in Des Moines, Wa., received a frantic, early-morning phone call at the Honolulu apartment he shared with his new…MORE
Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson, former Seattle Schools Superintendent, dies; Highline Schools Exec. Dir. John Boyd comments
Thu, 12/06/12
John Boyd, former Chief Sealth High School Principal for seven years, and colleague of Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson, shared some thoughts with Robinson Newspapers about her passing. He is now one of three executive directors of K-12 Schools for…MORE
Same-sex couples make history with marriage equality
Thu, 12/06/12
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Amid a celebratory atmosphere approximately 250 couples led by West Seattleites Jane Abbott Lighty and Pete-e Petersen same sex couples came to the King County Courthouse to get their…MORE
Burien council hears presentation on road project cost overruns
Thu, 12/06/12
Burien Public Works director Maiya Andrews briefed lawmakers Dec. 3 on steps the city is taking to prevent cost overruns that have plagued projects along First Avenue South and Ambaum Boulevard Southwest.
“I’ve had big concerns about…MORE
South King Fire & Rescue annual Food & Toy Drive kicks off
Thu, 12/06/12
Press release:
The Annual Community Food and Toy Drive for Des Moines and Federal Way has kicked into high gear.
Firefighters are asking once again for your help and generosity. The need will be more significant this year with the…MORE
Burien woman sentenced to five years in prison for role in drug and money laundering conspiracies
Thu, 12/06/12
Press release:
A Burien woman was sentenced Thursday, Dec. 6 in U.S. District Court in Seattle, to five years in prison and five years of supervised release for four felony counts connected to the laundering of illegal proceeds from the…MORE
Highline Community College alums invited to Dec. 20 reception
Wed, 12/05/12
Highline College press release:
Reconnect with classmates, faculty and staff and enjoy an evening of Highline memories. The night will include a welcome back toast from President Bermingham, giveaways, a photo booth and more! Be sure not…MORE
Seahurst Elementary students donate nearly 3,700 Items to food bank
Wed, 12/05/12
Highline Public Schools press release:
Seahurst Elementary students, families, and staff set a goal to collect more than 2,000 items for the Highline Food Bank.
Thanks to the leadership of students and the generosity of families,…MORE
