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Editorials   -   Apr 17, 2026 Op-Ed Response to Seattle Times Article: Maritime HS Broken Promises
Op-Ed Response to Seattle Times Article: Maritime HS Broken Promises

Maritime HS Broken Promises: 'Declining Enrollment, Teacher Exodus, and Leadership Failure'

by Admin
Cities   -   Apr 17, 2026 Fallout After Burien City Manager Sidelined, Citing Legal & Open Public Meeting Act Concerns
Fallout After Burien City Manager Sidelined, Citing Legal & Open Public Meeting Act Concerns

City leaders formalized administrative leave days after an earlier directive was challenged, highlighting disputes over authority, process, and staff direction.

by Katie Kresly
Perspectives   -   Apr 17, 2026 Burien Resident Speaks Out on Council Confusion and Transparency | Letter to the Editor
Burien Resident Speaks Out on Council Confusion and Transparency | Letter to the Editor

Confusion grows as residents question council conduct, legal compliance, and whether Burien leadership is operating within required rules and public trust.

by Guest Writer
Community Connections   -   Apr 17, 2026 SAVE THE DATE: Next Community Conversation: Parental Rights vs. Student Rights
SAVE THE DATE: Next Community Conversation: Parental Rights vs. Student Rights

Here at The Highline Journal, our goal is to encourage a thriving community, where people are informed through trusted and truthful information, where neighbors are engaged, and where communities are connected through meaningful action.

by Staff Writer
Entertainment   -   Apr 17, 2026 Woven Together: Concert Celebrating Americana Folk Music
Woven Together: Concert Celebrating Americana Folk Music

Save the Date on May 16 for Woven Together: Folk Threads Through Choral Music. A unique performance put on by ChoralSounds and TeenSounds ensembles.

by Staff Writer
Community   -   Apr 17, 2026 Celebrating America’s 250th: Northwest Walks Featuring Industrial Heritage
Celebrating America’s 250th: Northwest Walks Featuring Industrial Heritage

The Pacific Northwest Boasts many beautiful trails that also hold history. Stuart Jenner features several parks and photos for readers to explore.

by Stuart Jenner
Cities   -   Apr 17, 2026 Burien City Manager Placed on Leave After Closed-Door Meeting
Burien City Manager Placed on Leave After Closed-Door Meeting

Burien City Council met Monday for an executive session. Council took unexpected action afterwards, placing City Manager Adolfo Bailon on administrative leave.

by Katie Kresly
Perspectives   -   Apr 17, 2026 LETTER to the EDITOR: Burien City Planners Clueless Regarding NERA Rezone
LETTER to the EDITOR: Burien City Planners Clueless Regarding NERA Rezone

Upcoming Burien Town Hall, Boulevard Park Library, April 14. Resident asks why questions go unanswered as Burien planners pitch industrial rezoning, raising concerns about impacts to homes, infrastructure, and neighborhood character.

by Guest Writer
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Editorials   -   Apr 17, 2026 Op-Ed Response to Seattle Times Article: Maritime HS Broken Promises
Op-Ed Response to Seattle Times Article: Maritime HS Broken Promises

Maritime HS Broken Promises: 'Declining Enrollment, Teacher Exodus, and Leadership Failure'

by Admin
Cities   -   Apr 17, 2026 Fallout After Burien City Manager Sidelined, Citing Legal & Open Public Meeting Act Concerns
Fallout After Burien City Manager Sidelined, Citing Legal & Open Public Meeting Act Concerns

City leaders formalized administrative leave days after an earlier directive was challenged, highlighting disputes over authority, process, and staff direction.

by Katie Kresly
Perspectives   -   Apr 17, 2026 Burien Resident Speaks Out on Council Confusion and Transparency | Letter to the Editor
Burien Resident Speaks Out on Council Confusion and Transparency | Letter to the Editor

Confusion grows as residents question council conduct, legal compliance, and whether Burien leadership is operating within required rules and public trust.

by Guest Writer
Community Connections   -   Apr 17, 2026 SAVE THE DATE: Next Community Conversation: Parental Rights vs. Student Rights
SAVE THE DATE: Next Community Conversation: Parental Rights vs. Student Rights

Here at The Highline Journal, our goal is to encourage a thriving community, where people are informed through trusted and truthful information, where neighbors are engaged, and where communities are connected through meaningful action.

by Staff Writer
Entertainment   -   Apr 17, 2026 Woven Together: Concert Celebrating Americana Folk Music
Woven Together: Concert Celebrating Americana Folk Music

Save the Date on May 16 for Woven Together: Folk Threads Through Choral Music. A unique performance put on by ChoralSounds and TeenSounds ensembles.

by Staff Writer
Community   -   Apr 17, 2026 Celebrating America’s 250th: Northwest Walks Featuring Industrial Heritage
Celebrating America’s 250th: Northwest Walks Featuring Industrial Heritage

The Pacific Northwest Boasts many beautiful trails that also hold history. Stuart Jenner features several parks and photos for readers to explore.

by Stuart Jenner
Cities   -   Apr 17, 2026 Burien City Manager Placed on Leave After Closed-Door Meeting
Burien City Manager Placed on Leave After Closed-Door Meeting

Burien City Council met Monday for an executive session. Council took unexpected action afterwards, placing City Manager Adolfo Bailon on administrative leave.

by Katie Kresly
Perspectives   -   Apr 17, 2026 LETTER to the EDITOR: Burien City Planners Clueless Regarding NERA Rezone
LETTER to the EDITOR: Burien City Planners Clueless Regarding NERA Rezone

Upcoming Burien Town Hall, Boulevard Park Library, April 14. Resident asks why questions go unanswered as Burien planners pitch industrial rezoning, raising concerns about impacts to homes, infrastructure, and neighborhood character.

by Guest Writer
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