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Education   -   Sep 10, 2026 Highline Schools Ordered to Court Over Public Records Delays
Highline Schools Ordered to Court Over Public Records Delays

Pressure grows on Highline Schools over public records and unanswered questions. Is one full-time public records staff member enough?

by Katie Kresly
Education   -   Sep 05, 2026 UPDATED: Highline Board Talks Accountability. Where Are the Academics?
UPDATED: Highline Board Talks Accountability. Where Are the Academics?

Two months after giving Superintendent Ivan Duran a three-year contract that emphasized academic growth, the School Board approved new evaluation priorities that do not specifically include academic achievement.

by Katie Kresly
Cities   -   Aug 27, 2026 American Legion Post 134 Thanks Burien First Responders Over Lunch
American Legion Post 134 Thanks Burien First Responders Over Lunch

Veterans welcomed first responders Wednesday for a relaxed lunch, a chance to connect and a heartfelt message of gratitude: Thank you for serving our community.

by Katie Kresly
Education   -   Aug 21, 2026 Highline Changes Public-Testimony Rules During Election Season
Highline Changes Public-Testimony Rules During Election Season

Are you ready to speak up regarding Highline’s bond or levy? Wait, not so fast… The district has changed its stance on public comments.

by Katie Kresly
Education   -   Aug 20, 2026 Highline Says Port Must Deliver. Port Says Mitigation Money Is Waiting.
Highline Says Port Must Deliver. Port Says Mitigation Money Is Waiting.

The Port says remaining school sound-insulation funding is available. Now it’s Highline’s move.

by Katie Kresly
Education   -   Aug 20, 2026 Highline Approves $9 Million Transportation Contract Amid Oversight and Transparency Concerns
Highline Approves $9 Million Transportation Contract Amid Oversight and Transparency Concerns

Highline approved a $9 million outsourced student transportation contract despite incomplete answers, raising fresh concerns about transparency and public trust.

by Katie Kresly
Cities   -   Aug 14, 2026 Major Victory Brings North SeaTac Park Closer to Permanent Protection
Major Victory Brings North SeaTac Park Closer to Permanent Protection

After years of advocacy, SeaTac is closer to protecting 45 acres, though negotiations with the Port still lie ahead.

by Katie Kresly
Cities   -   Aug 14, 2026 $3 Million Gap Forces Tough Choices in Burien
$3 Million Gap Forces Tough Choices in Burien

“You gotta pick the best bad option,” Councilmember Kevin Schilling said as Burien leaders debated staffing, services, reserves and taxes.

by Katie Kresly
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