In an unusual format, seven candidates for Port Commission and 33rd district legislative seats appeared all at the same time in a candidate forum sponsored by the SeaTac Airport Community Coalition for Justice (STACC4J) . We wrote about the forum in an earlier post, including a link to the forum information
by Stuart Jenner
Editorial by Martin Barrett- The Highline Journal Editorial Board Voters will decide on Nov. 4th whether or not to reject the City of Burien’s Proposition 1 (Levy Lid for Public Safety.) The city has plenty of money for public safety. What it does not have plenty of money for
by Martin Barrett
Celebrate the Music of Gospel Legend Andraé Crouch at the concert, Soon and Very Soon. University Presbyterian Church, Seattle Pacific University, Choral Sounds Northwest, and other local choirs will be participating in this free concert. Join the joyful sounds of gospel music on Wednesday, October 29, from 7:00 to
by Staff Writer
Editorial published with permission by John L. White, long-time Burien Resident The consequences of that policy drift are visible today in places like Burien, Washington, where the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) operates under this same outdated Housing First model. The Burien DESC stands as a physical representation of what
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[Editors Note: Parents and citizens all over Washington State, including here in the Highline Region, voted yes on Initiative 2081, and the Washington State Legislature passed it on March 4, 2024, with bipartisan majorities. And yet, House Bill 1296, which was passed in May of 2025, undermined the People'
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No policy was decided at the Oct 20, 2025 Burien City Council Meeting. Burien CARES and the transparency of other government-funded organizations dominated public comments and were the topic of a heated council discussion later in the meeting. Councilmember Garcia reported ICE operations and pleaded for the City to not
by Tommy Butzerin
[Op-Ed submitted by Joy Gjersvold, Program Director at Conservative Ladies of America] The App Store Accountability Act Undermines Parental Rights and Digital Privacy David Hall’s op-ed in The Highline Journal offers a heartfelt defense of the App Store Accountability Act, rooted in his personal experience and his work with
by Admin[NOTE FROM EDITOR: Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Highline Journal or Daniel Media. If you wish to submit a story, photo, article, or letter, please email us at info@thehighlinejournal.com. We look forward to hearing from you.] Public safety isn’t a
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In an unusual format, seven candidates for Port Commission and 33rd district legislative seats appeared all at the same time in a candidate forum sponsored by the SeaTac Airport Community Coalition for Justice (STACC4J) . We wrote about the forum in an earlier post, including a link to the forum information
by Stuart Jenner
A Planning Commission meeting captured a vulgar remark, raising serious concerns about conduct, process, and fairness in public decision-making. The remark was later acknowledged by new Councilmember Rocco DeVito.
In Washington State, a vibrant yet often underrecognized community is quietly building systems of care, cultural preservation, and advocacy. ALA Garífuna Women (Anichigu Luma Amenigini) is a Seattle-based nonprofit dedicated to uplifting Garífuna women and families through education, cultural programs, and worker advocacy—work that is deeply rooted in lived
The explicit remark came from an unidentified Zoom attendee during a zoning discussion involving Three Tree Point, Lake Burien, and Seahurst neighborhoods.
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.
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, Managing Editor for The Highline Journal [This is a follow-up story to this story published last week] Full Disclosure: I am a recently resigned Highline School Board Director, and have studied this over the past several years to understand for myself what was within the Board'
Editorial by Martin Barrett- The Highline Journal Editorial Board [Editor's Note: Over the past several years, Sally Nelson, (past Burien Mayor), has demonstrated clear one-sided bias through various commentaries submitted to the B-Town Blog. These commentaries lack a balanced perspective; picking and choosing candidates to criticize based on
[NOTE FROM EDITOR: Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Highline Journal or Daniel Media. If you wish to submit a story, photo, article, or letter, please email us at info@thehighlinejournal.com. We look forward to hearing from you.] Dear Highline Community and Families,
In an unusual format, seven candidates for Port Commission and 33rd district legislative seats appeared all at the same time in a candidate forum sponsored by the SeaTac Airport Community Coalition for Justice (STACC4J) . We wrote about the forum in an earlier post, including a link to the forum information
by Stuart Jenner
Editorial by Martin Barrett- The Highline Journal Editorial Board Voters will decide on Nov. 4th whether or not to reject the City of Burien’s Proposition 1 (Levy Lid for Public Safety.) The city has plenty of money for public safety. What it does not have plenty of money for
by Martin Barrett
Celebrate the Music of Gospel Legend Andraé Crouch at the concert, Soon and Very Soon. University Presbyterian Church, Seattle Pacific University, Choral Sounds Northwest, and other local choirs will be participating in this free concert. Join the joyful sounds of gospel music on Wednesday, October 29, from 7:00 to
by Staff Writer
Editorial published with permission by John L. White, long-time Burien Resident The consequences of that policy drift are visible today in places like Burien, Washington, where the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) operates under this same outdated Housing First model. The Burien DESC stands as a physical representation of what
by Admin
[Editors Note: Parents and citizens all over Washington State, including here in the Highline Region, voted yes on Initiative 2081, and the Washington State Legislature passed it on March 4, 2024, with bipartisan majorities. And yet, House Bill 1296, which was passed in May of 2025, undermined the People'
by Admin
No policy was decided at the Oct 20, 2025 Burien City Council Meeting. Burien CARES and the transparency of other government-funded organizations dominated public comments and were the topic of a heated council discussion later in the meeting. Councilmember Garcia reported ICE operations and pleaded for the City to not
by Tommy Butzerin
[Op-Ed submitted by Joy Gjersvold, Program Director at Conservative Ladies of America] The App Store Accountability Act Undermines Parental Rights and Digital Privacy David Hall’s op-ed in The Highline Journal offers a heartfelt defense of the App Store Accountability Act, rooted in his personal experience and his work with
by Admin[NOTE FROM EDITOR: Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Highline Journal or Daniel Media. If you wish to submit a story, photo, article, or letter, please email us at info@thehighlinejournal.com. We look forward to hearing from you.] Public safety isn’t a
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