Highline School Board Directors established roles for key committees and organizations, and heard a presentation on bond refinancing, preparing them for votes on resolutions in a later meeting.
by Tommy Butzerin
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The longtime Burien resident says he attended to peacefully express support for ICE before an incident that investigators have confirmed resulted in an assault report.
Can Highline rebuild trust before asking voters for more funding? More than 20 speakers addressed transparency, leadership decisions and public engagement at the June 3 board meeting.
UPDATE: Whistleblower and Highline parent Kelly Stonelake who advised the Highline Board to review digital assessment tool last week, now has a meeting with superintendent.
A sudden leadership shakeup at North Hill Elementary in Des Moines has sparked protests and emotional testimony, as families demand answers from Highline Public Schools.
City leaders formalized administrative leave days after an earlier directive was challenged, highlighting disputes over authority, process, and staff direction.
With the state bill defeated, Burien must now choose: keep the ordinance that cleared tents from parks or allow camping to return.
Through shelter, mentorship, and community support, The More We Love helps women and children move from crisis toward recovery.
All three providers at the Highline High School HealthPoint clinic list "gender-affirming care" among their specialties, though it was not included in the initial board presentation.