What is the Highline School District Levy? Is it a Renewal? Is it an Increase? The answer: both! The Highline School District’s 2027-30 operations levy on the Nov 4th ballot is both a renewal and an increase. It is a renewal of the previous levy that is expiring,
by Stuart Jenner
In an unusual format, seven candidates for Port Commission and 33rd district legislative seats appeared all at the same time in a candidate forum sponsored by the SeaTac Airport Community Coalition for Justice (STACC4J) . We wrote about the forum in an earlier post, including a link to the forum information
by Stuart Jenner
Editorial by Martin Barrett- The Highline Journal Editorial Board Voters will decide on Nov. 4th whether or not to reject the City of Burien’s Proposition 1 (Levy Lid for Public Safety.) The city has plenty of money for public safety. What it does not have plenty of money for
by Martin Barrett
Celebrate the Music of Gospel Legend Andraé Crouch at the concert, Soon and Very Soon. University Presbyterian Church, Seattle Pacific University, Choral Sounds Northwest, and other local choirs will be participating in this free concert. Join the joyful sounds of gospel music on Wednesday, October 29, from 7:00 to
by Staff Writer
Editorial published with permission by John L. White, long-time Burien Resident The consequences of that policy drift are visible today in places like Burien, Washington, where the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) operates under this same outdated Housing First model. The Burien DESC stands as a physical representation of
by Admin
[Editors Note: Parents and citizens all over Washington State, including here in the Highline Region, voted yes on Initiative 2081, and the Washington State Legislature passed it on March 4, 2024, with bipartisan majorities. And yet, House Bill 1296, which was passed in May of 2025, undermined the People'
by Admin
No policy was decided at the Oct 20, 2025 Burien City Council Meeting. Burien CARES and the transparency of other government-funded organizations dominated public comments and were the topic of a heated council discussion later in the meeting. Councilmember Garcia reported ICE operations and pleaded for the City to
by Tommy Butzerin
[Op-Ed submitted by Joy Gjersvold, Program Director at Conservative Ladies of America] The App Store Accountability Act Undermines Parental Rights and Digital Privacy David Hall’s op-ed in The Highline Journal offers a heartfelt defense of the App Store Accountability Act, rooted in his personal experience and his
by Admin
What is the Highline School District Levy? Is it a Renewal? Is it an Increase? The answer: both! The Highline School District’s 2027-30 operations levy on the Nov 4th ballot is both a renewal and an increase. It is a renewal of the previous levy that is expiring,
by Stuart Jenner
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.
What is the Highline School District Levy? Is it a Renewal? Is it an Increase? The answer: both! The Highline School District’s 2027-30 operations levy on the Nov 4th ballot is both a renewal and an increase. It is a renewal of the previous levy that is expiring,
by Stuart Jenner
In an unusual format, seven candidates for Port Commission and 33rd district legislative seats appeared all at the same time in a candidate forum sponsored by the SeaTac Airport Community Coalition for Justice (STACC4J) . We wrote about the forum in an earlier post, including a link to the forum information
by Stuart Jenner
Editorial by Martin Barrett- The Highline Journal Editorial Board Voters will decide on Nov. 4th whether or not to reject the City of Burien’s Proposition 1 (Levy Lid for Public Safety.) The city has plenty of money for public safety. What it does not have plenty of money for
by Martin Barrett
Celebrate the Music of Gospel Legend Andraé Crouch at the concert, Soon and Very Soon. University Presbyterian Church, Seattle Pacific University, Choral Sounds Northwest, and other local choirs will be participating in this free concert. Join the joyful sounds of gospel music on Wednesday, October 29, from 7:00 to
by Staff Writer
Editorial published with permission by John L. White, long-time Burien Resident The consequences of that policy drift are visible today in places like Burien, Washington, where the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) operates under this same outdated Housing First model. The Burien DESC stands as a physical representation of
by Admin
[Editors Note: Parents and citizens all over Washington State, including here in the Highline Region, voted yes on Initiative 2081, and the Washington State Legislature passed it on March 4, 2024, with bipartisan majorities. And yet, House Bill 1296, which was passed in May of 2025, undermined the People'
by Admin
No policy was decided at the Oct 20, 2025 Burien City Council Meeting. Burien CARES and the transparency of other government-funded organizations dominated public comments and were the topic of a heated council discussion later in the meeting. Councilmember Garcia reported ICE operations and pleaded for the City to
by Tommy Butzerin
[Op-Ed submitted by Joy Gjersvold, Program Director at Conservative Ladies of America] The App Store Accountability Act Undermines Parental Rights and Digital Privacy David Hall’s op-ed in The Highline Journal offers a heartfelt defense of the App Store Accountability Act, rooted in his personal experience and his
by Admin