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The article highlights the upcoming Highline Garden Tour set for June 8, 2013, showcasing various local gardens in Burien, Normandy Park, and SeaTac. Gardeners will share their expertise and produce, with proceeds benefiting the Highline Historical Society. Attendees can enjoy plant sales, music, and food while exploring unique garden designs.
Tickets for the Highline Historical Society's 2013 Highline Garden Tour are now available for purchase, offering a unique opportunity to explore private gardens in Burien, Normandy Park, and SeaTac. The event, scheduled for June 8, will feature local artists, musicians, and plant sales, all aimed at promoting community engagement through gardening. Discounts are available for group purchases, making it an accessible outing for garden enthusiasts.
Burien Little Theatre is collaborating with the Highline Historical Society to present a special performance of "The Future Remembered," a play that reflects on the impact of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. Written by Paula Becker, Alan J. Stein, and the HistoryLink staff, the play is set to take place on October 13 at Burien Little Theatre and is suitable for all ages. Admission is free for Highline Historical Society members and $5 for others.
Dow Constantine, in a letter to then-County Executive Ron Sims, expressed his strong opposition to the conversion of Puget Sound Park into housing, emphasizing the park's value to the North Highline community. His stance contributed to the park's removal from the Sustainable Communities and Affordable Housing program. This decision reflects ongoing tensions between development and community preservation in the region.
King County Executive Dow Constantine plans to meet with local leaders to discuss the future of Puget Sound Park, which is currently under consideration for sale to the King County Library System. The park's sale has raised concerns among Burien officials and North Highline residents, who are pushing for the park to be included in an upcoming annexation deal. Constantine aims to ensure that all parties' interests are addressed before any decisions are made.
Local leaders from Burien, SeaTac, and Tukwila emphasized the importance of federal and state funding for economic growth during a recent Chamber of Commerce luncheon. They highlighted how earmarks and targeted appropriations are essential for local development projects, particularly in transportation and housing. The mayors underscored the need for strong partnerships to drive sustained economic recovery in Southwest King County.
Senator Karen Keiser is hosting an online town hall on federal health reform at 11 a.m. on July 6, 2009. Representing Washington's 33rd District, Keiser has been a prominent advocate for healthcare improvement since her election to the Senate in 2001. The event aims to engage constituents in discussions about critical health policy issues.
Sen. Karen Keiser will host an online town hall on federal health reform at 11 a.m. on July 6, 2009, aimed at discussing critical health care issues affecting her constituents in the 33rd District of Washington. As a long-serving senator and chair of the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee, Keiser is recognized for her advocacy in improving the state’s health care system.
Burien City Council received a Civic Award for outreach to the local Hispanic community during a meeting on June 15. The council discussed fireworks safety amid fire risks, ongoing sewage repairs on Ambaum Boulevard, and potential membership in the Cascade Agenda City initiative. They also approved funding for a speaker on women in leadership, while passing a reduced budget amendment.
Burien City Council decided against using Puget Sound Park for low-income housing, citing community opposition. The council also approved a $195,000 budget for sidewalk and street projects, aiming to enhance local infrastructure and create jobs. An annexation vote is scheduled for August 18, 2009, as the city explores its zoning restrictions.