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Cities   -   Jul 29, 2026 Former City Council Candidate Patricia Hudson Appointed to Burien City Council
Former City Council Candidate Patricia Hudson Appointed to Burien City Council

Burien's progressive governing bloc expanded to a 5-2 majority Monday after the City Council appointed Patricia Hudson to fill its vacancy

by Katie Kresly
Cities   -   Jul 23, 2026 Burien Council Approves $67,000 Settlement Amid Ethics, Transparency Questions
Burien Council Approves $67,000 Settlement Amid Ethics, Transparency Questions

Before approving a $67,000 settlement, Councilmember Kevin Schilling questioned the process and whether four colleagues should have recused themselves.

by Katie Kresly
Education   -   Jul 22, 2026 Highline Public Schools Sued Over Alleged Public Records Delays
Highline Public Schools Sued Over Alleged Public Records Delays

A lawsuit alleges Highline Public Schools stonewalled public records requests through repeated delays, violating Washington's Public Records Act and transparency laws.

by Katie Kresly
Cities   -   Jul 22, 2026 Tukwila Votes to Restrict Public Camping in 4–3 Vote
Tukwila Votes to Restrict Public Camping in 4–3 Vote

Supporters called it a limited enforcement tool after outreach efforts fall short, while opponents warned it could further criminalize homelessness.

by Katie Kresly
Education   -   Jul 17, 2026 Highline School District Faces Possible Lawsuit as Public Records Dispute Escalates
Highline School District Faces Possible Lawsuit as Public Records Dispute Escalates

Attorney Kristen Price gave Highline Public Schools until Friday to restore records timelines or face a planned Public Records Act lawsuit Monday.

by Katie Kresly
Cities   -   Jul 14, 2026 Burien City Council Advances Five Candidates for Position No. 2 Interviews
Burien City Council Advances Five Candidates for Position No. 2 Interviews

Burien City Council selected five finalists to interview for its vacant Position No. 2, following debate over transparency and public access to applicant information.

by Katie Kresly
Education   -   Jul 09, 2026 Parent Sues Highline Over Student's Religious Rights
Parent Sues Highline Over Student's Religious Rights

Federal lawsuit alleges Sylvester Middle School student was barred from sharing Christian materials and denied a religious accommodation during a mandatory school assembly.

by Katie Kresly
Education   -   Jul 03, 2026 Highline School Board Packs Major Decisions Into Short Meeting
Highline School Board Packs Major Decisions Into Short Meeting

The Highline Board approved a $658 million budget, bond and technology levy measures, strategic plan, and superintendent contract extension.

by Katie Kresly
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