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Mount Rainier senior Harrison Wray has been named a National Merit-Semifinalist.

Selection of semi-finalists is based on scores earned on the PSAT exam taken during students' junior year of high school. Semi-finalists scored in the top…MORE

On Monday, September 16, a small group of parents gathered at Highline Public Schools offices to learn more about the district's algebra curriculum. Math teachers and specialists introduced parents to the "Discovering Algebra" textbook series and…MORE

The Washington State Arts Alliance (WSAA) has announced that it will honor King County Councilmember Julia Patterson with its 2009 Local Hero Arts Award.

Patterson, chosen from a slate of nominees from around the state, is being…MORE

Hazel Valley Elementary School has been named a 2009 School of Distinction by Phi Delta Kappan and the Center for Educational Effectiveness.

The award recognizes schools across Washington for sustained improvement in student achievement…MORE

Aviation High students Thomas Malchodi, Andrew May, Andrew Reece, and Michael Thompson are graduates of the 2009 Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) summer residency hosted by The Museum of Flight in Tukwila.

WAS is a competitive…MORE

The economic downturn has continued taking its toll on Burien's coffers as sales tax revenue for the month of June was down 18 percent. With that in mind, last week's city council meeting focused on economic development through partnerships with…MORE

The League of Women Voters conducted a community conversation in Burien concerning health care on Monday, Sept. 14.

The attendees discussed the recent introduction of H.R. 3200, "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009."

The…MORE

An Aug. 19 community meeting on third runway noise called by Highline lawmakers was attended by more people than the Des Moines council chambers could accommodate.

So the leaders have called another meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 7 to 9…MORE

After last winter's record high waters on the Green River last winter, the risk of flooding in Tukwila and other valley cities this winter is greatly increased and almost inevitable.

A depression in the right abutment of the Howard Hanson…MORE

Kennedy High School in Burien has changed its name to John F. Kennedy Catholic High School.

Principal Mike Prato commented, "Our name change is not about defining who we are with a word, but going back to our roots and being proud of our…MORE