Thanks to the actions of Councilmember Stephanie Mora, the October 6th Burien City Council meeting was significantly less heated than previous meetings. (See public comments below.) At the last council meeting on Sept 22, 2025, Councilmember Stephanie Mora introduced an amendment directing City staff to take responsibility and process an
by Tommy Butzerin
WE REACHED OUT TO THE EIGHT CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR BURIEN CITY COUNCIL POSITIONS. BELOW IS THE QUESTION AND THE CANDIDATE’S NON-EDITED RESPONSES. Week 1: Question: When it comes to public health and safety in Burien, (especially homelessness, the drug crisis, and untreated mental health issues which remain top
by Admin
[Previous Article about the Forum can be found here] A video of the Sept 30, 2025 candidate forum recorded by the Highline Special Needs PTSA is now posted on YouTube, and is linked to from the League of Women Voters website, for those interested in watching the forum. After an
by Stuart Jenner
Next City Council Meeting: City Council Regular Meeting 🕐Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 6:00pm-10:00pm at Des Moines City Hall 🗺️21630 11th Avenue S, Suite A Des Moines, WA 98198Phone: 206-878-4595 📆Next Meeting Agenda Link 💻Want to join the meeting via Zoom, click here ✉️If you wish
by Admin
A local group of citizens have been fighting for the Historic Masonic home to avoid demolition, and have filed and organized an appeal. There will be a legal hearing to appeal the SEPA ruling on October 21st and 22nd at 9am. You can attend either in person at Des Moines
by Admin
Submitted by Des Moines City Council Member JC Harris, on behalf of SeaTac Noise Info Contact info for STNI The Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) is a series of 31 construction projects on existing airport property. Unless you visit the airport, you probably won't notice it's
by Staff Writer
Correction: it was originally published that Dir. Damarys was appointed in Dir. Hagos’ seat, but was in fact Dir. Petrini. We also have clarified that while Damarys might not have named “Equity” as her focus, she did uphold the *Strategic Plan of the district several times which is reflected in
by Stuart Jenner
The October 1st Highline School Board meeting was packed with a great number of parents and, notably, students who petitioned to keep a beloved teacher. Special Meeting - Work Session: Literacy and Language Development Preceded Regular School Board Meeting. All directors were present at the school board meeting. However, Director Tidholm
by Tommy Butzerin
Thanks to the actions of Councilmember Stephanie Mora, the October 6th Burien City Council meeting was significantly less heated than previous meetings. (See public comments below.) At the last council meeting on Sept 22, 2025, Councilmember Stephanie Mora introduced an amendment directing City staff to take responsibility and process an
by Tommy Butzerin
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Thanks to the actions of Councilmember Stephanie Mora, the October 6th Burien City Council meeting was significantly less heated than previous meetings. (See public comments below.) At the last council meeting on Sept 22, 2025, Councilmember Stephanie Mora introduced an amendment directing City staff to take responsibility and process an
by Tommy Butzerin
WE REACHED OUT TO THE EIGHT CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR BURIEN CITY COUNCIL POSITIONS. BELOW IS THE QUESTION AND THE CANDIDATE’S NON-EDITED RESPONSES. Week 1: Question: When it comes to public health and safety in Burien, (especially homelessness, the drug crisis, and untreated mental health issues which remain top
by Admin
[Previous Article about the Forum can be found here] A video of the Sept 30, 2025 candidate forum recorded by the Highline Special Needs PTSA is now posted on YouTube, and is linked to from the League of Women Voters website, for those interested in watching the forum. After an
by Stuart Jenner
Next City Council Meeting: City Council Regular Meeting 🕐Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 6:00pm-10:00pm at Des Moines City Hall 🗺️21630 11th Avenue S, Suite A Des Moines, WA 98198Phone: 206-878-4595 📆Next Meeting Agenda Link 💻Want to join the meeting via Zoom, click here ✉️If you wish
by Admin
A local group of citizens have been fighting for the Historic Masonic home to avoid demolition, and have filed and organized an appeal. There will be a legal hearing to appeal the SEPA ruling on October 21st and 22nd at 9am. You can attend either in person at Des Moines
by Admin
Submitted by Des Moines City Council Member JC Harris, on behalf of SeaTac Noise Info Contact info for STNI The Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) is a series of 31 construction projects on existing airport property. Unless you visit the airport, you probably won't notice it's
by Staff Writer
Correction: it was originally published that Dir. Damarys was appointed in Dir. Hagos’ seat, but was in fact Dir. Petrini. We also have clarified that while Damarys might not have named “Equity” as her focus, she did uphold the *Strategic Plan of the district several times which is reflected in
by Stuart Jenner
The October 1st Highline School Board meeting was packed with a great number of parents and, notably, students who petitioned to keep a beloved teacher. Special Meeting - Work Session: Literacy and Language Development Preceded Regular School Board Meeting. All directors were present at the school board meeting. However, Director Tidholm
by Tommy Butzerin