While the evening began with a glowing school presentation and an award to the Communications Director, it rubbed against public commenters who criticized the lack of transparency on a variety of issues, such as depriving student athletes of opportunities, exorbitant administration salaries in light of the levy, and failing to
by Tommy Butzerin
Editorial published with permissions by John L. White, long-time Burien resident Burien is not the first community to experience what happens when DESC arrives. Seattle has lived with it for decades. And the pattern is always the same: 1. The Promise – Leaders frame DESC as a humane solution. They talk
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Burien City Council Regular Meeting Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. Location: Burien City Hall – 400 SW 152nd Street (1st Floor) Join Virtually: bit.ly/2LAgoW0 View-Only Options: Channel 21 or Livestream Full Agenda Oct 20, 2025 Meeting Highlights * Burien Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Update – presentation
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On October 14, 2025, the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Seattle King County hosted two candidate forums at the Wesley retirement community in Des Moines. This story is about the 33rd district legislative seats, with candidates Edwin Obras and Kevin Schilling. (The other forum was for Des Moines city
by Stuart Jenner
[Stories reposted from the City of Burien: Environment Newsletter] Green Burien Day Planting Celebration Hilltop Park – October 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join us to plant hundreds of native plants at Hilltop Park! We will have food, music and fun for all. All ages OK What to Bring:
by Staff WriterThe following Letters to the Editor were submitted by verified Highline residents. [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.
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Burien City Council For Other Published Responses to date: Click Here The Highline Journal reached out to the Des Moines City Council Candidates for a “Question of The Week.” Many citizens are concerned about improving and revitalizing the downtown retail environment. Below are questions generated by Des Moines residents and
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Editorial published with permissions by John L. White, long-time Burien resident WHO WINS? WHO LOSES? To understand DESC, you have to follow the money. The surface story is about compassion, housing, and second chances. But underneath, it is a business model — one that generates enormous revenue streams for those who
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While the evening began with a glowing school presentation and an award to the Communications Director, it rubbed against public commenters who criticized the lack of transparency on a variety of issues, such as depriving student athletes of opportunities, exorbitant administration salaries in light of the levy, and failing to
by Tommy Butzerin
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,
While the evening began with a glowing school presentation and an award to the Communications Director, it rubbed against public commenters who criticized the lack of transparency on a variety of issues, such as depriving student athletes of opportunities, exorbitant administration salaries in light of the levy, and failing to
by Tommy Butzerin
Editorial published with permissions by John L. White, long-time Burien resident Burien is not the first community to experience what happens when DESC arrives. Seattle has lived with it for decades. And the pattern is always the same: 1. The Promise – Leaders frame DESC as a humane solution. They talk
by Admin
Burien City Council Regular Meeting Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. Location: Burien City Hall – 400 SW 152nd Street (1st Floor) Join Virtually: bit.ly/2LAgoW0 View-Only Options: Channel 21 or Livestream Full Agenda Oct 20, 2025 Meeting Highlights * Burien Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Update – presentation
by Staff Writer
On October 14, 2025, the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Seattle King County hosted two candidate forums at the Wesley retirement community in Des Moines. This story is about the 33rd district legislative seats, with candidates Edwin Obras and Kevin Schilling. (The other forum was for Des Moines city
by Stuart Jenner
[Stories reposted from the City of Burien: Environment Newsletter] Green Burien Day Planting Celebration Hilltop Park – October 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join us to plant hundreds of native plants at Hilltop Park! We will have food, music and fun for all. All ages OK What to Bring:
by Staff WriterThe following Letters to the Editor were submitted by verified Highline residents. [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.
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Burien City Council For Other Published Responses to date: Click Here The Highline Journal reached out to the Des Moines City Council Candidates for a “Question of The Week.” Many citizens are concerned about improving and revitalizing the downtown retail environment. Below are questions generated by Des Moines residents and
by Admin
Editorial published with permissions by John L. White, long-time Burien resident WHO WINS? WHO LOSES? To understand DESC, you have to follow the money. The surface story is about compassion, housing, and second chances. But underneath, it is a business model — one that generates enormous revenue streams for those who
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