With Election Day on Tuesday, November 4, both state and postal officials are warning voters not to rely on mailing ballots at the last minute.

(This article was originally published in Burien.News on June 11, 2025) [Editor's Note: any candidate for office may submit one campaign announcement. Please reach out to Info@TheHighlineJournal.com] Burien, WA – Marie Barbon, a longtime pediatric nurse, mother, and community leader, is officially announcing her candidacy for

Remember to Vote: Tuesday, November 4th. Ballots are due at 8:00 p.m., either in a drop box or postmarked by end of day. You can still register to vote. https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elections/how-to-vote/register-to-vote Ballot Drop Box Locations in the Highline and Surrounding Area Burien

The meeting will include a report on DESC Bloomside, a public hearing on the City’s 2026 Mid-Biennium Budget Update, an executive session, and several key discussions about local funding, arts programs, and legislative priorities.

Homelessness is no longer a red or blue issue for voters. It is a life issue.

After I wrote the story on the Levy and rising rates, I had conversations with some people who still were confused about property taxes. They had the impression that the rise in taxes was driven only by increases in assessed value. This is not correct in the case of school

Last week, we broke a story about the potential misuse or possible continued use of an email account of an ex-elected Highline School Board Member, Aaron Garcia Virgen, who left office in December of 2023 after his term ended. We reached out to the Highline School District for comment on

By Spencer Pauley | The Center Square [Editor’s Note: some stories we repost as being relevant to our area, and in light of our coverage of DESC, this may have impact.] Oct 27th, 2025 (The Center Square) – The King County Regional Homelessness Authority plans to implement a 22% decrease in