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Budget, levy, bond, and tech levy decisions could shape Highline schools, taxpayer costs, and district finances for years.
by Stuart Jenner
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Grab a lawn chair and enjoy summer evenings filled with live music, local food, and community at Lake Burien School Park.
Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac sought more time for airport review, but the Port said no. The clock is already ticking on public comments.
Highline families packed a board meeting, rallied daily, and forced a stunning reversal of North Hill’s sudden leadership transfer decision.
State housing staff noted portions of Burien’s Ord. 868 zoning overhaul extended beyond housing policy into broader commercial and planning changes. Residents continue to question...
A Burien resident says confusing zoning enables oversized ADUs with limited living space, raising concerns about questionable gains in housing affordability
UPDATE: Whistleblower and Highline parent Kelly Stonelake who advised the Highline Board to review digital assessment tool last week, now has a meeting with superintendent.
A sudden leadership shakeup at North Hill Elementary in Des Moines has sparked protests and emotional testimony, as families demand answers from Highline Public Schools.
Instead of paying severance, Burien’s investigation into its city manager could trigger legal costs, delays, and questions about taxpayer impact.