by Melissa Petrini, The Highline Journal Managing Editor A parent at Evergreen High School in the Highline School District, reported to local media about an objectionable book that their 9th-grade student was assigned to read. Upon further inspection, the parent discovered obscene and literary pornographic details depicting inappropriate, sexually explicit
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Editorial published with permissions by John L. White, long-time Burien resident [EDITORS NOTE: We have reached out to Hugo Garcia for comment and an invitation for him to come and have a sit-down debate to tell his side of the story. As of this publishing, he has not responded to
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The Braver Angels Alliances of Washington State are hosting a free, online public debate around a new (House Bill) HB 1038, that would seek a resolution to 'Minors (under 18) should be allowed to undergo medical modifications to match their self-declared gender identity.' State Representative Cyndy Jacobsen is
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Repost: Original article on The Center Square by Carleen Johnson- Oct. 10, 2025 (The Center Square) – The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has explained why student test score data suddenly vanished from its website. “The data were taken down from the website because they were multiple years out
by AdminEditorial published with permissions by John White -long-time Burien resident For those who check in at DESC determined to stay clean, the first days ought to feel like a turning point — a chance to rebuild. Some arrive sober, carrying little more than hope and resolve. But inside the walls, the
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Campaign Corner For Other Published Responses to date: Click Here The Highline Journal reached out to the 33rd Legislative District State Representative, Position 1, candidates for a “Question of the Week.” This race is for a 1-year unexpired term. Question: Over the past years, King County has experimented with two
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Artists United Showcases Local Talent at the Normandy Park Cove Art lovers are invited to celebrate creativity and community at this year’s Artists United Art Show, happening Saturday and Sunday, November 1–2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Normandy Park Cove in the Community
by AdminEditorial published with permissions by John White -long-time Burien resident Chapter 2: DESC: The Stagnant Holding Cell The DESC model always begins with lofty words. Housing first. Compassion. Stability. On the surface, it appears to be a humane and logical approach: get people off the streets, give them a room,
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by Melissa Petrini, The Highline Journal Managing Editor A parent at Evergreen High School in the Highline School District, reported to local media about an objectionable book that their 9th-grade student was assigned to read. Upon further inspection, the parent discovered obscene and literary pornographic details depicting inappropriate, sexually explicit
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[Sponsored Article] by Melissa Petrini In today’s busy world, it’s easy to get swept up in screens, schedules, and to-do lists. But sometimes, all it takes is a few minutes outside to reset, reconnect, and remember what really matters. That’s exactly what Deanna Ratnikova, creator of The
This mini guide, written by a Highline Schools parent, helps families navigate conferences, ask key questions, and support early literacy at home.
By Stuart Jenner If you missed the first installment from yesterday, read Highline's 'iReady' Data Spells Big Challenges for Literacy -Pt.1 Understanding the Districts' "Growth" Metric The Strategic Plan Dashboard metrics show Highline did not meet its goals for growth in either
An In-depth Look at the Gathered-Data Used to Drive the Districts' Strategic Plan for English by Stuart Jenner Last fall, I had a memorable conversation with a 10th grade student taking Middle Year International Baccalaureate English at Mt. Rainier High School. I asked her what book she was reading.
On the back of an amazing WIN for the Girls High-Tekerz Robotics team article yesterday, we have a follow up story to other stories we have followed. The award-winning Burien-based robotics teams — known as The Tekerz, High Tekerz & Skunkworks — continue to post impressive results and inspire students across the
A statistician explains election results based on the data.
Celebrate Veterans' Day in Burien at the historic Sunnydale Elementary School. Come honor WWI fallen soldiers on Tuesday, November 11th, at the only remaining "Living Road of Remembrance" on Des Moines Memorial Drive.
By Carlene Johnson - The Center Square October 31, 2025 [Editor's Note: This story is close to home and reflects the Burien experience with the DESC failures.] (The Center Square) – On an overcast mid-October day, just inside the Third Avenue offices of We Heart Seattle, Executive Director Andrea
by Melissa Petrini, The Highline Journal Managing Editor A parent at Evergreen High School in the Highline School District, reported to local media about an objectionable book that their 9th-grade student was assigned to read. Upon further inspection, the parent discovered obscene and literary pornographic details depicting inappropriate, sexually explicit
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Editorial published with permissions by John L. White, long-time Burien resident [EDITORS NOTE: We have reached out to Hugo Garcia for comment and an invitation for him to come and have a sit-down debate to tell his side of the story. As of this publishing, he has not responded to
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The Braver Angels Alliances of Washington State are hosting a free, online public debate around a new (House Bill) HB 1038, that would seek a resolution to 'Minors (under 18) should be allowed to undergo medical modifications to match their self-declared gender identity.' State Representative Cyndy Jacobsen is
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Repost: Original article on The Center Square by Carleen Johnson- Oct. 10, 2025 (The Center Square) – The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has explained why student test score data suddenly vanished from its website. “The data were taken down from the website because they were multiple years out
by AdminEditorial published with permissions by John White -long-time Burien resident For those who check in at DESC determined to stay clean, the first days ought to feel like a turning point — a chance to rebuild. Some arrive sober, carrying little more than hope and resolve. But inside the walls, the
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Campaign Corner For Other Published Responses to date: Click Here The Highline Journal reached out to the 33rd Legislative District State Representative, Position 1, candidates for a “Question of the Week.” This race is for a 1-year unexpired term. Question: Over the past years, King County has experimented with two
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Artists United Showcases Local Talent at the Normandy Park Cove Art lovers are invited to celebrate creativity and community at this year’s Artists United Art Show, happening Saturday and Sunday, November 1–2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Normandy Park Cove in the Community
by AdminEditorial published with permissions by John White -long-time Burien resident Chapter 2: DESC: The Stagnant Holding Cell The DESC model always begins with lofty words. Housing first. Compassion. Stability. On the surface, it appears to be a humane and logical approach: get people off the streets, give them a room,
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