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Cities   -   Nov 10, 2026 A Little Rain, a Lot of Gratitude: Normandy Park Honors Veterans
A Little Rain, a Lot of Gratitude: Normandy Park Honors Veterans

Normandy Park neighbors thanked veterans a day early, kicking off Veterans Day gatherings across Highline with coffee, conversation and gratitude.

by Katie Kresly
Education   -   Nov 05, 2026 Highline’s Tech Levy Is Passing. What About Limits on Student Screen Time?
Highline’s Tech Levy Is Passing. What About Limits on Student Screen Time?

Highline’s tech levy is passing, but parents still want limits. Seattle is setting guardrails. Will Highline follow through on promises of transparency and responsible spending?

by Katie Kresly
Community   -   Nov 05, 2026 Full STEAM Ahead: Community Expo Returns to Tyee Nov. 7
Full STEAM Ahead: Community Expo Returns to Tyee Nov. 7

STEAMpire Expo for South King County families returns to Tyee with 70-plus vendors, hands-on activities and opportunities for kids to explore, create and imagine their futures.

by Katie Kresly
Cities   -   Nov 04, 2026 Grab Your Gloves! McMicken Heights Playground Build Needs Volunteers
Grab Your Gloves! McMicken Heights Playground Build Needs Volunteers

Got a little time and sturdy shoes? Help build McMicken Heights Park’s new playground. Volunteer spots remain open for SeaTac’s November 4–7 community build.

by Katie Kresly
Cities   -   Nov 03, 2026 Burien’s Nov. 4 Planning Meeting: Permit Changes and Shoreline Complaints
Burien’s Nov. 4 Planning Meeting: Permit Changes and Shoreline Complaints

Who gets heard at City Hall? Burien considers permit notice changes as shoreline residents press complaints over zoning, missing notices and unanswered requests for planning maps.

by Katie Kresly
Education   -   Nov 02, 2026 Highline's Pre-Election Sustainability Award Draws “Pay-to-Play” Criticism
Highline's Pre-Election Sustainability Award Draws “Pay-to-Play” Criticism

Four days before a $595.4 million bond vote, Highline celebrates an award from a major district contractor and campaign donor. Who benefits, and who decided when?

by Katie Kresly
Education   -   Oct 30, 2026 School Screen Time: National Debate, Local Stakes
School Screen Time: National Debate, Local Stakes

Concerned about classroom screen time? Tell the FCC what needs fixing. Reply comments are due November 12. Highline families can also press for changes locally.

by Wendy Butzerin & Katie Kresly
Education   -   Oct 29, 2026 Maritime High School Closure Recommendation Leaves Students Facing Uncertainty
Maritime High School Closure Recommendation Leaves Students Facing Uncertainty

Highline’s sudden closure announcement caught Maritime families off guard. Duran apologized for how the news was shared. Now 83 students face an uncertain future.

by Katie Kresly
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