The statewide 10th-grade test scores released today present further evidence of fundamental problems with the state's WASL-based student assessment system and the misdirected priorities at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry…MORE
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Stay safe on the water this summer: Wear a life jacket!
Tue, 06/19/07
As the July 4th holiday remains one of the busiest boating weekends of the year, safety advocates say life jackets could play a pivotal role in keeping boaters out of harm's way this holiday.
Research conducted by the U.S.
MORENew shoes make happy toes at SeaTac school
Mon, 06/18/07
Dubbing her effort, "Project Happy Toes," Burien resident Jeanene Laegreid is working to gather 600 pairs of shoes and socks for needy grade-schoolers and their younger siblings in the Highline School District.
The drive is directed at…MORE
Summer repairs spell long delays
Mon, 06/18/07
The Washington State Department of Transportation will team up with a Mukilteo contractor on repairs that could mean long delays for drivers heading north into downtown Seattle this August.
The state and Concrete Barrier Inc. will help…MORE
SR-509, South Park Bridge are part of roads package
Mon, 06/18/07
Highline residents have a stake in a transportation funding package approved by the three-county Regional Transportation Investment District Planning Committee.
If voters agree this fall, money would be included to improve freight movement…MORE
Summer school to help WASL
Mon, 06/18/07
There will be second year of Summer College, a program that aims to help struggling students meet high school graduation and proficiency requirements while exposing them to the opportunities of a college education.
Summer College will help…MORE
SeaTac school parents want community involvement projects
Mon, 06/18/07
Chinook Middle School parents urged Highline Schools board members on June 13 to continue programs to foster parent and community involvement in schools.
Due to proposed budget cuts, a community liaison position at the SeaTac school has…MORE
Sally Soriano challenged by Peter Maier
Mon, 06/18/07
With candidate filing for the August primary over, candidates prepare for the new August primary.
School Director Sally Soriano has drawn one opponent, Peter Maier.
In Seattle City Council races, for Position 1, three persons, Joe…MORE
Relay teams to rally at Highline stadium against cancer
Mon, 06/18/07
Several hundred volunteers representing 30 fundraising teams will take over Memorial Stadium and Highline High School Friday and Saturday, June 23-24.
Their goal is to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
Team members will…MORE
Marina project nears finish
Mon, 06/18/07
Port of Seattle officials celebrated their new Shilshole Bay Marina on June 14 with an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony.
"Today represents an important milestone," said Port Commissioner President John Creighton.
"We are…MORE
