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Celebrate Independence Day near home
With gas prices going back up and the economy still going down, the wisest choice is to celebrate this Fourth of July close to home.
Fireworks banned most everywhere in Highline
Local Fourth of July celebrants are reminded that fireworks are banned in most Highline cities.
Ground broken for Seahurst Park science center
By Eric Mathison
After a lengthy fundraising process, the Environmental Science Center broke ground June 23 on its new $1.2 million building at the north end of Burien's Seahurst Park.
Highline School Board adopts controversial math textbooks
By Eric Mathison
The Highline School Board unanimously adopted June 24 the controversial Discovering series of textbooks for Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 classes.
Committee recommends Highline, Evergreen and Des Moines be placed on bond list
By Eric Mathison
An advisory committee has recommended that the Highline School District replace Highline and Evergreen high schools and Des Moines Elementary along with completing other construction projects at an estimated cost of $388.5 million.
Des Moines council delays decision
By Keith Daigle
A Des Moines law placing restrictions on rental property owners and managers with a criminal record caught the attention of state Sen. Jim Hargrove, who initiated a bill in the legislature to remove the restrictions.
Burien city manager receives deferred prosecution on DUI charge
Burien City Manager Mike Martin has been given a deferred prosecution on his drunk driving charge.
Statue causes controversy
A squatting, nude woman in bronze peers at the mother and art piece in the Burien/Interim Arts Space. The naked statue has sparked controversy, especially among parents. They say the artwork, next to Burien's new library, is too graphic for young children who walk by. Seattle artist Michael McGrath says his piece is meant to inspire, not cause controversy.
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