
Correction: it was originally published that Dir. Damarys was appointed in Dir. Hagos’ seat, but was in fact Dir. Petrini. We also have clarified that while Damarys might not have named “Equity” as her focus, she did uphold the *Strategic Plan of the district several times which is reflected in
by Stuart Jenner
The October 1st Highline School Board meeting was packed with a great number of parents and, notably, students who petitioned to keep a beloved teacher. Special Meeting - Work Session: Literacy and Language Development Preceded Regular School Board Meeting. All directors were present at the school board meeting. However, Director
by Tommy ButzerinThe following Letters to the Editor were submitted by verified Highline residents. [NOTE FROM EDITOR: Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Highline Journal or Daniel Media. If you wish to submit a story, photo, article, or letter, please email us at info@thehighlinejournal.com
by Staff WriterWashington State Department of Transportation Notice Sep. 29, 2025 SEATAC – Lane and ramp closures on Interstate 5, State Route 516 and SR 509 in Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac and Kent continue Monday, Sept. 29 through the morning of Monday, Oct. 6. The lane and ramp closures on I-5 will allow
by Admin
City of Burien News Release October 1, 2025 Burien voters will have an opportunity to decide on funding public safety in Burien on their November 2025 general election ballot. The City of Burien is proposing this levy to address rising public safety costs averaging 5 to 8 percent annually, while
by AdminPRESS RELEASE FROM LET'S GO WASHINGTION: LGW Releases Attack tracker After More Cases Against Signature Gatherers DATE: 9.30.25 CONTACT: hherzberg@letsgowa.com REDMOND, WA – Over the last week, Let’s Go Washington (LGW) has received a high volume of reports about signature gatherers being threatened, harassed,
by Admin
The Highline School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting followed by its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the district’s Central Office in Burien. The Board Special Meeting: Work Session on Literacy and Language Development will be held in the North Classroom from
by Staff WriterCompiled by musician Sandra Locklear MUSIC is one of the Nine Intelligences outlined in Howard Gardner’s landmark educational work, “Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences” (1983) 1. Music is a global language that all people speak – it cuts across racial, cultural, social, educational, and economic barriers, enhancing
by Sandra Locklear
Correction: it was originally published that Dir. Damarys was appointed in Dir. Hagos’ seat, but was in fact Dir. Petrini. We also have clarified that while Damarys might not have named “Equity” as her focus, she did uphold the *Strategic Plan of the district several times which is reflected in
by Stuart Jenner



Highline SBA scores are still very low compared to pre-COVID scores. Only 33% of reading and 23.9% of math test takers are classified “proficient”.
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Correction: it was originally published that Dir. Damarys was appointed in Dir. Hagos’ seat, but was in fact Dir. Petrini. We also have clarified that while Damarys might not have named “Equity” as her focus, she did uphold the *Strategic Plan of the district several times which is reflected in
by Stuart Jenner
The October 1st Highline School Board meeting was packed with a great number of parents and, notably, students who petitioned to keep a beloved teacher. Special Meeting - Work Session: Literacy and Language Development Preceded Regular School Board Meeting. All directors were present at the school board meeting. However, Director
by Tommy ButzerinThe following Letters to the Editor were submitted by verified Highline residents. [NOTE FROM EDITOR: Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Highline Journal or Daniel Media. If you wish to submit a story, photo, article, or letter, please email us at info@thehighlinejournal.com
by Staff WriterWashington State Department of Transportation Notice Sep. 29, 2025 SEATAC – Lane and ramp closures on Interstate 5, State Route 516 and SR 509 in Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac and Kent continue Monday, Sept. 29 through the morning of Monday, Oct. 6. The lane and ramp closures on I-5 will allow
by Admin
City of Burien News Release October 1, 2025 Burien voters will have an opportunity to decide on funding public safety in Burien on their November 2025 general election ballot. The City of Burien is proposing this levy to address rising public safety costs averaging 5 to 8 percent annually, while
by AdminPRESS RELEASE FROM LET'S GO WASHINGTION: LGW Releases Attack tracker After More Cases Against Signature Gatherers DATE: 9.30.25 CONTACT: hherzberg@letsgowa.com REDMOND, WA – Over the last week, Let’s Go Washington (LGW) has received a high volume of reports about signature gatherers being threatened, harassed,
by Admin
The Highline School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting followed by its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the district’s Central Office in Burien. The Board Special Meeting: Work Session on Literacy and Language Development will be held in the North Classroom from
by Staff WriterCompiled by musician Sandra Locklear MUSIC is one of the Nine Intelligences outlined in Howard Gardner’s landmark educational work, “Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences” (1983) 1. Music is a global language that all people speak – it cuts across racial, cultural, social, educational, and economic barriers, enhancing
by Sandra Locklear