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Zoning issues further delay Burien's tiny home village project
BURIEN, Wash. - A recent decision by the Burien City Council regarding zoning regulations has sparked controversy over the fate of a proposed tiny home project, aimed at aiding individuals experiencing homelessness. Originally intended to accommodate up to 60 people, the project, which secured $1 million in funding from King...
Bloomside mural Walk-n-Talk will be this Sunday, May 5
Let’s Walk-n-Talk this Sunday, May 5, and stroll by the new DESC Bloomside mural, facing west toward the afternoon sun. The mural was designed by Burien resident, Angelina Villalobos, who wrote:. “I am the artist / designer of the mural and I am also a Burien resident. Kathleen (Warren)...
Kid goats settle into new home at Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, Washington
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium welcomed 7 seven-week-old kid goats — Kettle, Biscuit, Hopper, Crumpet, Daisy Mae, Rhubarb and Thistle — into the Washington family, and they've already shown their curiosity and vocal abilities upon their arrival.
Auburn educator honored as State Teacher of the Year at White House event
AUBURN, Wash. - A Washington teacher was honored as one of the State Teachers of the Year during a ceremony at the White House on Thursday. Blaire Penry teaches Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs and fine arts for grades six through 12 for the Auburn School District. She currently teaches at Olympic Middle School.
A complete guide to Emerald Downs: Races, schedule, more
AUBURN, Wash. - The Emerald Downs racetrack in Auburn opens on Saturday, kicking off an exciting season of horse racing that lasts all summer long. If you were unaware of the historic western Washington racecourse, Emerald Downs first opened in 1996, replacing the Longacres Racetrack in Renton, which operated from 1933 to 1992. The track hosts a plethora of races every year, along with several special events.
Candidate filing for 2024 election begins next week
Political candidates can formally file to run for office in the 2024 election starting next week. But plenty of would-be officeholders have already declared their campaigns and begun raising money. David Olson, a Peninsula School Board member, is running for state Superintendent of Public Instruction. Three candidates seek a seat...
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