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Update for Feb. 8From Master Sgt. Bob Bohl, Des Moines Police:

On Monday, Feb 6, a jury convicted Daniel A. Threadgill 12/17/87 of Murder 1st Degree for the brutal stabbing death of Jennifer Walstrand. Jennifer was discovered at her…MORE

Once known as a trouble-attracting bar in Burien with a track record of shootings on the premises and liquor board violations, the former Wah Long Sports Bar at the corner of Ambaum and 153rd St has become Pho Lui Restaurant – specializing in pho…MORE

The Normandy Park City Council has elected William ‘Clarke’ Brant to serve as mayor for 2012 – 2013.

Brant was first elected to the City Council in 2006 and, in November 2009, re-elected for a second term. He has served as mayor pro tem…MORE

Press release:

To protect residents from worsening air quality, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban for King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties, effective at 4:00 p.m. January 11, 2012, until further notice…MORE

Following a long-standing tradition, Highline Community College will host a series of events to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from Tuesday, Jan. 10 to Friday, Jan. 20. Here’s a list of vents from Highline College. For more information,…MORE

Commissioner Gael Tarleton has been elected president of the Port of Seattle Commission. Tarleton was elected to the board in 2007. Commissioner John Creighton, who began serving in 2006, will be vice president.

"2012 begins the port's…MORE

Deadline for receiving items for Community Calendar is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email submissions to: hteditor@robinsonnews.com Items can be accepted…MORE

Press release A U.S. Department of Labor grant awarded to Highline Community College’s Center of Excellence for International Trade, Transportation, and Logistics is targeting one of Washington State’s strongest – and relatively unknown –…MORE

Press release

Four “gold medalist” Highline high-school students will be appearing with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra at a free community concert Tuesday, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m., at the Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St.

Brian Bennett was selected Jan.9 as Burien’s new mayor on a 4-2 vote.

Bennett, who previously served as deputy mayor, replaces Joan McGilton, who had been Burien’s mayor since 2004.

Bennett will serve a two-year term.

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