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Campaign Corner   -   Oct 29, 2025 Campaign Announcement — Ken Kemp for Highline School Board
Campaign Announcement — Ken Kemp for Highline School Board

"Every child in Highline deserves a school system grounded in academic excellence, where curiosity develops..." - Kemp

Government   -   Oct 29, 2025 "Disabled" Ex-Elected Official Account Clarified, Retracting Previous Story
"Disabled" Ex-Elected Official Account Clarified, Retracting Previous Story

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

Still Confused About the School Levy on the Ballot?
Education   -   Oct 29, 2025 Still Confused About the School Levy on the Ballot?

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

by Stuart Jenner
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Education   -   Oct 29, 2025 Still Confused About the School Levy on the Ballot?
Still Confused About the School Levy on the Ballot?

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

by Stuart Jenner
Campaign Corner   -   Oct 29, 2025 Campaign Announcement — Ken Kemp for Highline School Board
Campaign Announcement — Ken Kemp for Highline School Board

"Every child in Highline deserves a school system grounded in academic excellence, where curiosity develops..." - Kemp

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Government   -   Oct 29, 2025 "Disabled" Ex-Elected Official Account Clarified, Retracting Previous Story
"Disabled" Ex-Elected Official Account Clarified, Retracting Previous Story

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 Martin Barrett
Campaign Corner   -   Oct 28, 2025 Katie Kresly announces run for Highline School Board – Position 3
Katie Kresly announces run for Highline School Board – Position 3

"I’m running for the Highline School Board to restore academic excellence, safety, transparency, and trust." - Kresly

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Government   -   Oct 27, 2025 Understanding the District Boundaries & Why This Year is Unique
Understanding the District Boundaries & Why This Year is Unique

Did you ever wonder why certain candidates run against each other? In Highline, it's geography-your address decides who can run for each position.

by Sandra Locklear
Government   -   Oct 27, 2025 Campaign Corner: Sue-Ann Hohimer Seeks Election to Highline School Board
Campaign Corner: Sue-Ann Hohimer Seeks Election to Highline School Board

[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

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Education   -   Oct 24, 2025 Levy Fund Collections Set to Double in Less Than 10 Years
Levy Fund Collections Set to Double in Less Than 10 Years

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
Highline Schools   -   Oct 22, 2025 *Retraction: Highline SD Faces Questions Over Ex-Board Members' Account Access: Concerns of Data Security, and Public Record Inconsistencies
*Retraction: Highline SD Faces Questions Over Ex-Board Members' Account Access: Concerns of Data Security, and Public Record Inconsistencies

*[Editor's Note: We have since learned more about the observed "activity" and have an update to share.] Oct 22nd -Despite attempts for clarification, the Highline School District has declined to respond to concerns surrounding the continued activity of an official district email address tied to a

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