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State Sen. Steve Glazer, D-Orinda, has named the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County his district’s 2023 Nonprofit of the Year, honoring the organization re… Read More
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Sept. 25, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: appointment of seven candidates for the Planning Commission, proclamations and more.
The meeti… Read More
New York City is incurring significantly higher costs for contracted laundry services at certain migrant shelters compared to traditional homeless shelters. This discrepancy was revealed in… Read More
King County Executive Dow Constantine recently released a report on the planned establishment of the Stop Hate Hotline, which was in response to legislation sponsored by King… Read More
King County Executive Dow Constantine recently released a report on the planned establishment of the Stop Hate Hotline, which was in response to legislation sponsored by King… Read More
King County Executive Dow Constantine recently released a report on the planned establishment of the Stop Hate Hotline, which was in response to legislation sponsored by King… Read More
King County Executive Dow Constantine recently released a report on the planned establishment of the Stop Hate Hotline, which was in response to legislation sponsored by King… Read More
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its s… Read More
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its s… Read More
New York’s City Council has announced plans to consider taking down statues of such legendary figures as George Washington and Christopher Columbus. This comes two years after New Y… Read More
Presented by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital: Matt Friedman's must-read briefing on the Garden State's important news of the day Sep 20, 2023… Read More
SAN JOSE – A man was shot Tuesday afternoon in South San Jose, according to police.
The shooting was reported around 12:50 p.m. near the intersection of East Capitol Expressway and Mon… Read More
Here’s our recap of Monday night’s (Sept. 18, 2023) Burien City Council meeting:
Proclamation: Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September… Read More
Tonya Briggs obituary: Lafayette CO resident passed away suddenly at 44, leaving the family mourning.
Recently, the internet has been flooded with searches for “Lafayette CO Ton… Read More
A trial date has yet to be set for Santa Clara Councilmember Anthony Becker, who was indicted earlier this year for allegedly leaking a confidential civil grand jury report to the San Franci… Read More
SAN JOSE — Nearly three months after a trio allegedly stole a person’s belongings and French Bulldog on the streets of San Jose, the suspects were arrested and the dog was return… Read More
A web based petition seeks Daniel Auderer’s termination from Seattle Police.
Washington:
The Seattle Police Officers’ Guild on Friday got here out in defence of its official… Read More
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Sept. 18, 2023) regular Burien City Council: Ordinance No. 818, Unlawful Public Camping, Community Development Block Grant funding, Council selection… Read More
By Mellow DeTray
Here’s our recap of the Des Moines City Council meeting held Thursday night, Sept. 14, 2023:
Burning Boat Festival Returns
Last New Year’s Eve, Des Moines celebr… Read More
Learn how local governments across the country are utilizing direct federal investments to improve their communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the National League of Cities (NLC) lau… Read More
Crofton Councilmember James Murphy survived a recall vote, 82-222. The recall is about the firing of the police chief and claims that he did not show up for meetings (Murphy argues… Read More
K. Sato Releases New Steamy Contemporary Romance: 10-1
Introducing 10-1: A Novel by K. Sato, A Sizzling Tale of Political Rivalry and Passion
Get ready to be swept away in a whirlwind o… Read More
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Sept. 11, 2023:
Proclamations
From September 8th-17th, Burien celebrates the many cultures and contribut… Read More
The King County Flood Control District Board on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 approved $150,000 for the City of Normandy Park to acquire a parcel on Miller Creek that will be turned into an open s… Read More
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Marilyn Monroe only owned one house independently — a Spanish-style residence in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles that she purchased in 1962 after divorcing playwri… Read More
537 West 59th Street (Google Maps)
About a year ago, demolition permits were filed at 537 West 59th Street (between Amsterdam and West End avenues) to turn the former site of Manhattan Neigh… Read More
OAKLAND — The A’s have no plans to part with an ownership stake in the Oakland Coliseum, even though the franchise no longer believes the property is fit for professional basebal… Read More
By Mellow DeTray
Here’s our recap of the Des Moines City Council meeting held on Thursday night, Sept. 7, 2023:
Public Comments: Safety Issues at the Marina
Residents of the marina dis… Read More
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Sept. 11, 2023) Burien City Council meeting: Welcoming Week, SCORE Jail, Planning Commission candidates, cargo container storage and more.
The meet… Read More
Immediately on the border of South Pasadena there is an ‘RV encampment’ that locals say “needs to be removed and the once vibrant park area restored.” The prolific gr… Read More
King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay – who represents King County’s District 2 – on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 announced legislation that would create a minimum wage… Read More
King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay – who represents King County’s District 2 – on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 announced legislation that would create a minimum wage… Read More
Go to a grocery store or shopping center in San Diego, La Mesa or Chula Vista and you might see people collecting signatures for a couple ballot initiatives. One seeks to limit health care… Read More
A recall effort against Carthage Council member Mark Eliff failed, with petitioners not handing in any signatures. Petitioners needed about 600 signatures. Eliff is on the ballot in April.Th… Read More
On Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, the King County Council approved a Parks Capital and Open Space Grant of $450,000 to the City of Des Moines for improvements at Midway Park.
The city will use the… Read More
By Jack Dura | Associated Press
A local LGBTQ pride group was excluded from a southwest Iowa town’s Labor Day parade, apparently by the city’s mayor, who cited safety concerns.
S… Read More
By Jill Lawless | Associated Press
LONDON — British lawmakers headed back to Parliament on Monday after their summer break. But thousands of U.K. children won’t be returning to t… Read More
Petitions have been taken out against Islamorada Councilmember Henry Rosenthal over a push to get the village planning director to poll the council for an amendment to establish a theater an… Read More
State Farm’s announcement in June that it will no longer write new home insurance policies in California is only the latest example of prominent insurers recoiling from wildfire ris… Read More
On an early Tuesday in Times Square, a water main originating from the 19th century ruptured, causing a disruption that halted subway operations across various lines. This incident led to a… Read More
San Jose’s contentious mayoral race last year between Matt Mahan and Cindy Chavez was a pricey battle between business and labor interests, shattering the city’s all-time ca… Read More
*Former Los Angeles County supervisor and city councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas was sentenced to three years and six months in prison on Monday after being convicted on corruption charges i… Read More
Outstanding Los Angeles County politician Mark Ridley-Thomas was sentenced right this moment to 3 years and 6 months in jail for voting in assist of county contracts that may favor USC wher… Read More
Another recall has made the ballot in Crofton. Petitioners have handed in enough signatures for the recall of Councilmember Larry Peitz. Petitioners handed in 71 signatures, they got 64 vali… Read More
To the great relief of children and families in South Pasadena and beyond, our beloved toy store, The Dinosaur Farm, is officially OPEN! After four long months of repairs and renovation afte… Read More
Presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey: Matt Friedman's must-read briefing on the Garden State's important news of the day Aug 25, 2… Read More
Petitions are being taken out against Anaheim City Council member Natalie Rubalcava after a public corruption investigation report was released. Petitioners need about 5000 signatures to get… Read More
Presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey: Matt Friedman's must-read briefing on the Garden State's important news of the day Aug 24, 2… Read More
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council regular meeting held on Monday night, Aug. 21, 2023:
Crime in Washington Annual Report
Burien Police Chief Ted Boe discussed crime… Read More
Kristine Moreland and her organization, The More We Love, have been the subject of much conjecture about homelessness in Burien over recent weeks.
Moreland – who also works as a Mor… Read More