FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Mirrors

by Dave Markwell I had the unfortunate experience of passing a mirror the other day. I did not look as good as I felt and it made me mad. I felt like the mirror was tricking me, because in my head, I... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Please Help The Fish In Miller Creek & Puget Sound’

A recent article in the Highline Times illustrates how little we as humans really understand of nature and salmon recovery: http://www.highlinetimes.com/2012/01/09/news/csi-highline-investigation-uncovers-more-salmon-s.... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Serf’s up!!

by Dave Markwell “Dad, you need to make my sandwich”, my twelve year old son, Aden, informed me this morning. And so began our daily dance. Every single day, we both don’t want to make the sandwich,... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘WOW…Who Writes This Stuff For The City?’

WOW who writes this stuff for the City of Burien website. Currently on the website under annexation of north Highline this statement is made in the last paragraph, “…Financially feasible, and... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘Concerned About How This Annexation Is Being Approached…’

On January 9th I attended a Boundary Review Board meeting at Cascade Middle School to listen to people make their cases either for or against a Burien annexation of what is known as “Unincorporated King... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Resolutions

by Dave Markwell Sitting aboard Delta Airlines flight 822 heading east for a plane change in Detroit while traveling on a holiday “vacation” to Rochester, NY to visit my wife’s family, I glanced... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: A Christmas Card

by Dave Markwell I love going to the mailbox this time of year. Normally, I am shamelessly indifferent about receiving mail. Bills and junk mail have lost their allure for me. In fact, I usually outsource... [Read more]

LETTER: Less Revenues Forecast For Area Y By King County

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a letter sent to the Burien City Council, and re-printed here with permission: Please exercise your fiduciary responsibility before proceeding any further down the... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Clap Hard!!

by Dave Markwell Through the various trips and travels of my forty-two years, I have learned many things. Some of these things have come through very deliberate efforts, but probably the majority of the... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Paradise…FOUND!!

by Dave Markwell Every year my Rotary Club donates dictionaries to all of the third graders in our city. Distributing the books to the students is always a neat event. It is fun seeing all of the young... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Kudos To Ralph Nichols For Another Great Article’

Kudos to Ralph Nichols for another great article. This time reporting on the Governor’s proposal to cut annexation sales tax credit (read that story here). It provides all readers with an insight into... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Thanks and Giving

by Dave Markwell I am not a big fan of parades. To be clear, I don’t really like parades on TV. I like them in person. This is an interesting fact only because I am actually enjoying watching the Macy’s... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Green Blankets

by Dave Markwell Sunday mornings are mine. I get up early, make a cup of coffee and watch my favorite show on television, CBS Sunday Morning. This is a news type program without the bad news. Imagine... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘Costs Too High’ For Burien To Keep Moving Toward Annexation

A Public hearing before the boundary review board is scheduled for January 9th and 10th. Some issues to consider— include the budget reduction…$400,000 below last year with $100,000 allocated... [Read more]

LETTER: Reader’s Rebuttal Against Our Analysis On Proposed Annexation

Jack Mayne wrote an interesting analysis of the Berk Report and the issues regarding the annexation of the North Highline area. I would however take issue with part of his findings. The article correctly... [Read more]

LETTER: Master Builders Association Responds To Claims About Gordon Shaw

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to a recent letter questioning City Council candidate Gordon Shaw’s contributors. The letter expresses concern over a contribution made by the Affordable Housing... [Read more]

LETTER: A Note From Debi Wagner, Candidate For City Council Pos. #6

Most citizens in Burien are not aware of my candidacy because I did not have to run in the Primary Election. I am running for Position 6 of the Burien City Council. I would like to take this opportunity... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘I, Bob Edgar, Am An Active Candidate For The Burien Council…’

Dear Citizens and Voters of Burien; I, Bob Edgar, am an active candidate for the Burien Council Position No.4. I am willing and eager to serve the citizens of Burien, if I am elected in the November election.... [Read more]