A Highline School Board Candidate, Katie Kresly, submitted the following Letter to the Editor. [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@
by Staff Writer
Thanks to the actions of Councilmember Stephanie Mora, the October 6th Burien City Council meeting was significantly less heated than previous meetings. (See public comments below.) At the last council meeting on Sept 22, 2025, Councilmember Stephanie Mora introduced an amendment directing City staff to take responsibility and process an
by Tommy Butzerin
WE REACHED OUT TO THE EIGHT CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR BURIEN CITY COUNCIL POSITIONS. BELOW IS THE QUESTION AND THE CANDIDATE’S NON-EDITED RESPONSES. Week 1: Question: When it comes to public health and safety in Burien, (especially homelessness, the drug crisis, and untreated mental health issues which remain top concerns
by Admin
[Previous Article about the Forum can be found here] A video of the Sept 30, 2025 candidate forum recorded by the Highline Special Needs PTSA is now posted on YouTube, and is linked to from the League of Women Voters website, for those interested in watching the forum. After an
by Stuart Jenner
Next City Council Meeting: City Council Regular Meeting 🕐Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 6:00pm-10:00pm at Des Moines City Hall 🗺️21630 11th Avenue S, Suite A Des Moines, WA 98198Phone: 206-878-4595 📆Next Meeting Agenda Link 💻Want to join the meeting via Zoom, click here ✉️If you wish to make public
by Admin
A local group of citizens have been fighting for the Historic Masonic home to avoid demolition, and have filed and organized an appeal. There will be a legal hearing to appeal the SEPA ruling on October 21st and 22nd at 9am. You can attend either in person at Des Moines
by Admin
Submitted by Des Moines City Council Member JC Harris, on behalf of SeaTac Noise Info Contact info for STNI The Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) is a series of 31 construction projects on existing airport property. Unless you visit the airport, you probably won't notice it's
by Staff Writer
Correction: it was originally published that Dir. Damarys was appointed in Dir. Hagos’ seat, but was in fact Dir. Petrini. We also have clarified that while Damarys might not have named “Equity” as her focus, she did uphold the *Strategic Plan of the district several times which is reflected in
by Stuart JennerA Highline School Board Candidate, Katie Kresly, submitted the following Letter to the Editor. [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@
by Staff Writer
[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
A Highline School Board Candidate, Katie Kresly, submitted the following Letter to the Editor. [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@
by Staff Writer
Thanks to the actions of Councilmember Stephanie Mora, the October 6th Burien City Council meeting was significantly less heated than previous meetings. (See public comments below.) At the last council meeting on Sept 22, 2025, Councilmember Stephanie Mora introduced an amendment directing City staff to take responsibility and process an
by Tommy Butzerin
WE REACHED OUT TO THE EIGHT CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR BURIEN CITY COUNCIL POSITIONS. BELOW IS THE QUESTION AND THE CANDIDATE’S NON-EDITED RESPONSES. Week 1: Question: When it comes to public health and safety in Burien, (especially homelessness, the drug crisis, and untreated mental health issues which remain top concerns
by Admin
[Previous Article about the Forum can be found here] A video of the Sept 30, 2025 candidate forum recorded by the Highline Special Needs PTSA is now posted on YouTube, and is linked to from the League of Women Voters website, for those interested in watching the forum. After an
by Stuart Jenner
Next City Council Meeting: City Council Regular Meeting 🕐Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 6:00pm-10:00pm at Des Moines City Hall 🗺️21630 11th Avenue S, Suite A Des Moines, WA 98198Phone: 206-878-4595 📆Next Meeting Agenda Link 💻Want to join the meeting via Zoom, click here ✉️If you wish to make public
by Admin
A local group of citizens have been fighting for the Historic Masonic home to avoid demolition, and have filed and organized an appeal. There will be a legal hearing to appeal the SEPA ruling on October 21st and 22nd at 9am. You can attend either in person at Des Moines
by Admin
Submitted by Des Moines City Council Member JC Harris, on behalf of SeaTac Noise Info Contact info for STNI The Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) is a series of 31 construction projects on existing airport property. Unless you visit the airport, you probably won't notice it's
by Staff Writer
Correction: it was originally published that Dir. Damarys was appointed in Dir. Hagos’ seat, but was in fact Dir. Petrini. We also have clarified that while Damarys might not have named “Equity” as her focus, she did uphold the *Strategic Plan of the district several times which is reflected in
by Stuart Jenner