Highline families packed a board meeting, rallied daily, and forced a stunning reversal of North Hill’s sudden leadership transfer decision.

State housing staff noted portions of Burien’s Ord. 868 zoning overhaul extended beyond housing policy into broader commercial and planning changes. Residents continue to question...

A Burien resident says confusing zoning enables oversized ADUs with limited living space, raising concerns about questionable gains in housing affordability

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.

Instead of paying severance, Burien’s investigation into its city manager could trigger legal costs, delays, and questions about taxpayer impact.

Community Conversations hosted expert David Spring to provide clarity on overlapping parental and student rights laws, both at federal and local levels. Absent were invited local school leaders and elected board directors.

City leaders formalized administrative leave days after an earlier directive was challenged, highlighting disputes over authority, process, and staff direction.