Update 2 for July 26, 10:30 am: According to Sgt. John Urquhart with the King County Sheriff's Office, fire investigators will be using a crane to remove debris from the upper floors over the next couple of days in hopes of gaining access to…MORE
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Crowd overflows Burien council chambers for Metro bus hearing
Fri, 07/22/11
The crowd at a King County Council hearing July 21 on a proposed $20 car-tab fee that would prevent large service cuts to Metro bus service didn't match the 700 people that showed up earlier in the month for a downtown Seattle hearing. But about…MORE
Horse trespassing on Burien's Three Tree Point?
Fri, 07/22/11
Times/News Publisher Jerry Robinson took this photo of horses along Burien's Three Tree Point last week.
Burien City Manager Mike Martin says whether the beach along the Point is a public right-of-way is a "gray area" he is not anxious to…MORE
UPDATE: Ex-Highline stadium manager Boehm sentenced to 13 months
Thu, 07/21/11
UPDATE for July 22: Former Highline athletic assistant and stadium manager Jayson Boehm was sentenced to 13 months in prison on Friday, July 22.
According to King County Prosecutors, Boehm was sentenced "for conducting medical exams on…MORE
Burien group seeks to help with foreclosure mediation
Thu, 07/21/11
Press release:
This past legislative session homeowners fought for and won ground breaking new laws that entitled families to mediation with their mortgage lenders. Homeowners can now “trigger” mediation. They must seek the aid of…MORE
New hotel breaks ground July 27 in Des Moines
Thu, 07/21/11
Press release:
Join officials in Des Moines to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new four-star Artemis Hotel on Wednesday, July 27.
The groundbreaking for the multi-million dollar, 250-room hotel at 22406 Pacific Highway S. will…MORE
Burien lawmakers slow down White Center annexation process
Wed, 07/20/11
Burien lawmakers opted July 18 to slow down a bit the decision process on White Center annexation by postponing a formal discussion until Aug. 15.
Council members will receive the results of a study of the financial viability of annexing…MORE
Burien Little Theatre looking for Frankenstein--and other scary characters
Wed, 07/20/11
Press release:
Burien Little Theatre announces auditions for the world premiere production of "Frankenstein," adapted by Roxanne Ray from the novel by Mary Shelley. This production will feature an original background score written by…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Olde Burien sizzles on a summer Saturday
Wed, 07/20/11
Olde Burien held a sizzling summer street party on Saturday, July 16.
Our party-hardy photographer, Eric Mathison, took photos of some of the fun events, including a fashion show, ice-cream eating contest and dancing sausages.
…MORE
Patterson: "Transit services a critical lifeline for commuters"
Wed, 07/20/11
King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson released this statement July 20 on Ordinance 2011-0288, the proposal to implement a temporary $20 Congestion Reduction Charge on vehicle licenses for each of the next two years to help maintain Metro…MORE
