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Local   -   Dec 19, 2025 Wishing All our Supporters a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Wishing All our Supporters a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

The Highline Journal staff will be taking a two-week publishing break over the holidays. We will resume publishing on January 5, 2025.

by Staff Writer
Government   -   Dec 19, 2025 New Faces and Returning Ones: Your Government Leaders for the Highline Region - 2026
New Faces and Returning Ones: Your Government Leaders for the Highline Region - 2026

As we head into 2026, here are the names and positions of the elected officials serving our communities.

by Staff Writer
Cities   -   Dec 19, 2025 Planning Commission Recommends Residential Zoning Revisions
Planning Commission Recommends Residential Zoning Revisions

The Burien Planning Commission voted Wednesday, Dec 10, to advance Council-directed shoreline residential zoning corrections after dozens of city residents raised legal and environmental concerns.

by Katie Kresly
Local   -   Dec 19, 2025 Bring your Christmas Tree: Boy Scouts to Host Recycling Event: Jan 3-4
Bring your Christmas Tree: Boy Scouts to Host Recycling Event: Jan 3-4

Scout troop 375/8375 is happy to be back again this year to offer their Christmas tree recycling service on Jan 3 & 4!

by Staff Writer
Des Moines Detail   -   Dec 19, 2025 Historic Masonic Home Cleared for Demolition After Examiner Rejects Appeals
Historic Masonic Home Cleared for Demolition After Examiner Rejects Appeals

King County hearing examiner upheld Des Moines’ demolition permit for the historic Masonic Home, as preservation groups consider appeal court.

by Melissa Petrini
Cities   -   Dec 17, 2025 Burien Councilmember Takes Heat for Vulgar Comment
Burien Councilmember Takes Heat for Vulgar Comment

Burien Councilmember makes a formal statement in response to pressure from the public and media regarding an inappropriate comment at the December 10 Planning Commission Meeting.

by Staff Writer
Local   -   Dec 15, 2025 Levee Breach Raises Flooding and Traffic Concerns Near Highline
Levee Breach Raises Flooding and Traffic Concerns Near Highline

Flooding from a Green River levee breach is shifting traffic to high ground near Highline as emergency crews remain fully activated. Executive Zahilay issues emergency response statement...

by Katie Kresly
Des Moines Detail   -   Dec 15, 2025 Des Moines to Celebrate Marina Steps Groundbreaking on Dec 16
Des Moines to Celebrate Marina Steps Groundbreaking on Dec 16

The public is invited to participate in the Marine Steps Official Groundbreaking Ceremony - Tuesday, Dec 16 at noon, at the Des Moines Marina.

by Staff Writer
Wishing All our Supporters a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Local   -   Dec 19, 2025 Wishing All our Supporters a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

The Highline Journal staff will be taking a two-week publishing break over the holidays. We will resume publishing on January 5, 2025.

by Staff Writer
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Local   -   Dec 19, 2025 Wishing All our Supporters a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Wishing All our Supporters a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

The Highline Journal staff will be taking a two-week publishing break over the holidays. We will resume publishing on January 5, 2025.

by Staff Writer
Government   -   Dec 19, 2025 New Faces and Returning Ones: Your Government Leaders for the Highline Region - 2026
New Faces and Returning Ones: Your Government Leaders for the Highline Region - 2026

As we head into 2026, here are the names and positions of the elected officials serving our communities.

by Staff Writer
Cities   -   Dec 19, 2025 Planning Commission Recommends Residential Zoning Revisions
Planning Commission Recommends Residential Zoning Revisions

The Burien Planning Commission voted Wednesday, Dec 10, to advance Council-directed shoreline residential zoning corrections after dozens of city residents raised legal and environmental concerns.

by Katie Kresly
Local   -   Dec 19, 2025 Bring your Christmas Tree: Boy Scouts to Host Recycling Event: Jan 3-4
Bring your Christmas Tree: Boy Scouts to Host Recycling Event: Jan 3-4

Scout troop 375/8375 is happy to be back again this year to offer their Christmas tree recycling service on Jan 3 & 4!

by Staff Writer
Des Moines Detail   -   Dec 19, 2025 Historic Masonic Home Cleared for Demolition After Examiner Rejects Appeals
Historic Masonic Home Cleared for Demolition After Examiner Rejects Appeals

King County hearing examiner upheld Des Moines’ demolition permit for the historic Masonic Home, as preservation groups consider appeal court.

by Melissa Petrini
Cities   -   Dec 17, 2025 Burien Councilmember Takes Heat for Vulgar Comment
Burien Councilmember Takes Heat for Vulgar Comment

Burien Councilmember makes a formal statement in response to pressure from the public and media regarding an inappropriate comment at the December 10 Planning Commission Meeting.

by Staff Writer
Local   -   Dec 15, 2025 Levee Breach Raises Flooding and Traffic Concerns Near Highline
Levee Breach Raises Flooding and Traffic Concerns Near Highline

Flooding from a Green River levee breach is shifting traffic to high ground near Highline as emergency crews remain fully activated. Executive Zahilay issues emergency response statement...

by Katie Kresly
Des Moines Detail   -   Dec 15, 2025 Des Moines to Celebrate Marina Steps Groundbreaking on Dec 16
Des Moines to Celebrate Marina Steps Groundbreaking on Dec 16

The public is invited to participate in the Marine Steps Official Groundbreaking Ceremony - Tuesday, Dec 16 at noon, at the Des Moines Marina.

by Staff Writer
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