When most people think of Christmas, they can't help of think of the Charles Dickens classic 'A Christmas Carol' (I'm fond of the 1940s black and white television version myself), and how little Tiny Tim's plight always makes one cry.
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City of Burien turnover not a concern, city manager says
Wed, 11/23/11
There has been enough turnover in Burien’s key government positions over the past year that some people started asking the usual questions, from “Why are they leaving?” to “With all this turnover, how much is city productivity hindered?”
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UPDATE: Highline Schools employee pleads not guilty to attempted child rape
Tue, 11/22/11
Update for Nov. 29 Highline School District employee Daniel G. Lumlung pleaded not guilty to third degree attempted child rape in King County court on Nov. 28, according to court documents.
Lumlung, 34, is accused of allegedly asking a 15-…MORE
Governor proposes 10% cut in Burien annexation sales tax credit
Mon, 11/21/11
Gov. Gregoire proposed Monday, Nov. 21, that the state sales tax credit for cities who have annexed unincorproated areas be reduced by 10 percent.
The proposed reduction is part of the governor’s proposed budget to address a $2 billion…MORE
‘Inspecting Carol’ turns holiday classic on its head at Burien Little Theatre
Mon, 11/21/11
Press release Burien Little Theatre is presenting the holiday comedy “Inspecting Carol,” written by Daniel J. Sullivan and the Seattle Repertory Theatre, opening Friday, Nov. 25.
Almost broke, the pathetic Soapbox Theatre Company is…MORE
Burien is split into two King County Council districts
Mon, 11/21/11
Press release The King County Districting Committee split Burien into two council districts Nov. 15 as it unanimously approved new King County Council district boundaries. The district plan has been filed with the Clerk of the Council and is…MORE
Community Calendar Week of 11-21-11
Mon, 11/21/11
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
SLIDESHOW: Art lovers pack Burien Community Center for art party
Mon, 11/21/11
On Saturday, Nov. 19, art lovers filled a crowded Burien Community Center for the Burien Arts fourth annual 20/20 Vision art party and sale.
Participants staked out claims next to works they wanted from twenty artists who had each created…MORE
Update: ‘Punkin’ changes name; finds a home for Thanksgiving
Mon, 11/21/11
Nov. 23 Update: Des Moines Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson informs us that 'Punkin" has found a new 'forever' home but is now known as 'Buddy."
But there are plenty of other cats and dogs waiting for homes this holiday season. Check…MORE
Free health screening available in Tukwila on Tuesday
Mon, 11/21/11
Press release:
This Tuesday, Global2Local and the YMCA are partnering with local health care provider HealthPoint and Abbott Laboratories to provide access to free flu shots for the uninsured and onsite health screenings for any South King…MORE
