[Editors Note: any candidate for office may submit one campaign announcement. Please reach out to Info@TheHighlineJournal.com] Hello Neighbors, My name is Sue-Ann Hohimer, and I’m running for the Highline School Board. For over 25 years, I’ve dedicated my career to serving children, youth, and families—as
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, but
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today in places like Burien, Washington, where the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) operates under this same outdated Housing First model.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 what
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 not
by Tommy Butzerin
[Editors Note: any candidate for office may submit one campaign announcement. Please reach out to Info@TheHighlineJournal.com] Hello Neighbors, My name is Sue-Ann Hohimer, and I’m running for the Highline School Board. For over 25 years, I’ve dedicated my career to serving children, youth, and families—as
by Admin
[Sponsored Article] by Melissa Petrini In today’s busy world, it’s easy to get swept up in screens, schedules, and to-do lists. But sometimes, all it takes is a few minutes outside to reset, reconnect, and remember what really matters. That’s exactly what Deanna Ratnikova, creator of The
This mini guide, written by a Highline Schools parent, helps families navigate conferences, ask key questions, and support early literacy at home.
By Stuart Jenner If you missed the first installment from yesterday, read Highline's 'iReady' Data Spells Big Challenges for Literacy -Pt.1 Understanding the Districts' "Growth" Metric The Strategic Plan Dashboard metrics show Highline did not meet its goals for growth in either
An In-depth Look at the Gathered-Data Used to Drive the Districts' Strategic Plan for English by Stuart Jenner Last fall, I had a memorable conversation with a 10th grade student taking Middle Year International Baccalaureate English at Mt. Rainier High School. I asked her what book she was reading.
On the back of an amazing WIN for the Girls High-Tekerz Robotics team article yesterday, we have a follow up story to other stories we have followed. The award-winning Burien-based robotics teams — known as The Tekerz, High Tekerz & Skunkworks — continue to post impressive results and inspire students across the
A statistician explains election results based on the data.
Celebrate Veterans' Day in Burien at the historic Sunnydale Elementary School. Come honor WWI fallen soldiers on Tuesday, November 11th, at the only remaining "Living Road of Remembrance" on Des Moines Memorial Drive.
By Carlene Johnson - The Center Square October 31, 2025 [Editor's Note: This story is close to home and reflects the Burien experience with the DESC failures.] (The Center Square) – On an overcast mid-October day, just inside the Third Avenue offices of We Heart Seattle, Executive Director Andrea
[Editors Note: any candidate for office may submit one campaign announcement. Please reach out to Info@TheHighlineJournal.com] Hello Neighbors, My name is Sue-Ann Hohimer, and I’m running for the Highline School Board. For over 25 years, I’ve dedicated my career to serving children, youth, and families—as
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, but
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 what
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 not
by Tommy Butzerin