Highline Garden Tour seeks volunteers

Highline Garden Tour seeks volunteers

The Highline Historical Society is looking for volunteers for the 2012 Highline Garden Tour coming up on June 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Burien, SeaTac and Normandy Park.  

If you can be a ticket taker for the afternoon, and would like to receive free admission for your contribution of time, please call (206) 246-6354.

Garden Tour participants will have the chance to talk in-depth with Seahurst neighbors who recently joined forces to install a cluster of rain gardens up and down their street. They did this under the auspices of 12,000 Rain Gardens, a region-wide campaign that is working to reduce polluted stormwater run-off into Puget Sound and other local waterways.

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Start spring cleaning at Burien Recycling Event and Bin Sale

Get rid of you used oil, dead batteries, cardboard, scrap wood and other recyclable items at the Burien and Normandy Park Recycling Event and Bin Sale on Saturday, May 19, at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center, 19010 1st Ave. S. 

Residents will also find rain barrels and compost or worm bins for sale at the event.

This event is open to all Normandy Park, Burien and North Highline residents. Some charges apply  for items like tires, propane tanks, porcelain sinks and toilets.

Find more information in the city's flyer

Shooting erupts inside vacant SeaTac building

SEATAC, Wash. -- An argument inside a vacant SeaTac building ended with one man at the hospital being treated for a gunshot wound.

According to Sgt. Cindi West with the King County Sheriff's office, a 66-year-old man who lives next to a bank-owned house in the 3100 block of South 144th Street heard noises coming from the building and went to investigate.

When the neighbor got to the vacant building, he found a 23-year-old man inside. The neighbor told the man to leave, but he refused.

West said the neighbor went back to his own house, grabbed a shotgun and returned to the vacant building.

It's unclear exactly what happened next, but during a struggle between the two men, the younger man was shot in the backside with birdshot.

West said the neighbor may have tripped and accidentally fired the shotgun.

The victim was taken to the hospital to be treated for a wound to his hip and buttocks. The shot missed arteries and bone and the man is expected to survive. Police say he has a criminal history, including a warrant for criminal trespassing.

The case will be turned over to the prosecutor to determine if any charges will be filed.

Car Pros Nissan to support Highline Medical Center Foundation

The Highline Medical Center Foundation has announced a partnership with Car Pros Burien Nissan to fundraise for the foundation. With every new car purchase made Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 25 through Monday, May 28, Car Pros Burien Nissan will donate $200 to Highline Medical Center Foundation.

In addition, individuals who mention Highline Medical Center will qualify for fleet pricing, which is not available to the general public. This pricing is generally thousands off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price depending on the vehicle. Fleet pricing will allow a stream-lined, reduced price, direct buying experience for those who are eligible and participate.

Highline Medical Center Foundation and Car Pros Nissan hope to raise $50,000.

If you would like to take advantage of this fabulous fund raising opportunity, please call Matt Summers, Fleet/Internal Manager for Car Pros Nissan – Reference #081910 – at (206) 245-1075 or email him at matts@carpros.com.

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How are you enjoying the sun?

How are you enjoying the sun?

Vino Bello owner Michele Smith shared this photo of her dog Elvis playing at Seahurst Park Monday and enjoy the glorious weather!

How have you been soaking up the sun? Send your pictures to communities@komonews.com!

Highline School District invites you to take 'Parent Survey'

The Highline School District is considering several changes for the 2012-2013 school year including expansion of its elementary language programs:

Here is the announcement from the district:

Take a few minutes to tell your child’s school and the school district how we’re doing.  The annual Parent Survey is here.

Students, we want to hear from you, too. Start the 2012 High School Student Climate Survey here.

Also, Highline Public Schools is considering expansion of its elementary language programs, including Dual Language. This short survey in English and in Spanish will help staff understand the community’s interest on this topic.

Friday is Burien Bike Day

Friday is Burien Bike Day

In recognition of May being National Bike Month, nonprofit WABI (Walk/Bike) Burien, along with Bicycles West, Freggies, Discover Burien and the City of Burien will be sponsoring a day of activities for bicyclists of all abilities this Friday, May 18: Burien Bike Day.

A Bike Commuter Support Station will be located at Burien Town Square Park from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. targeting commuters pedaling their way to the Burien Transit Center as well as those heading into or out of Burien.  The Commuter Support Station will offer Burien bike commuters healthy organic snacks, cool giveaways, and a gathering place for bicycle commuters from Burien neighborhoods. The Station will also have the mechanical pros from Bicycles West, and experienced bike commuters on hand to discuss routes, safety, and answer your cycling questions.

Later, at 10 a.m., WABI will be sponsoring its first Bike SaFaRi (Safe Family Ride) of 2012. With schools closed on Friday, WABI will be organizing a 3-4 mile ride especially for those hard-working parents home with kids for the day. As always, the Bike SaFaRi will cover a safe, flat route; a perfect excursion for adults and kids building confidence, street smarts, and bicycling skills. The ride will end back at Burien Town Square park at approximately 11:30 a.m.