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The Times/News presents a weekly summary of actions on bills by Highline-area legislators.

For complete information, go to www.WashingtonVotes.org-a free, non-partisan Website with plain-English explanations of bills and a record of each…MORE

HJR 4204

Amending the Constitution to provide for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize a school levy.

By a vote of 33 to 16, on April 12, the Senate approved HJR 4204, which proposes to amend the State Constitution to…MORE

Back in the 60s and 70s, Dottie Harper was a Highline community household name.

Community and youth organizations that are interested in developing or renovating neighborhood youth sports facilities can qualify for matching grants of up to $75,000 from King County.

The Youth Sports Facility Grants Program,…MORE

University of Washington senior Alula Asfaw, a 2003 Highline High School graduate, last week was named recipient of the 2007 Harry S. Truman Scholarship.

The Truman Scholarship is awarded for exceptional demonstration of leadership in…MORE

A popular saying among young musicians asks, "How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice."

And practice members of the Highline Community College Chorale, directed by Sandra Glover, obviously have done.

The HCC Chorale is scheduled…MORE

With Federal Way hosting one of the nation's most prestigious swimming facilities, it might seem natural, then, that the community might also welcome some of the world's most talented swimmers.

Members of the The King Aquatic Club, a…MORE

The City of Federal Way Parks Department re-opened the West Hylebos Wetlands Park Wednesday, April 11, after repairing storm damage from the recent winter storms. Crews were able to open the portion of the boardwalk that had the most severe…MORE

More than 3,000 elementary and middle school students at seven Des Moines-area schools participated this academic year in the Book/Clam-O-Rama.

And the reading will continue on Saturday, April 28, at the Waterland Reading Invitational,…MORE

The Seattle Mariners once again have King County Metro Transit in their lineup for the 2007 season.

For $3 each way, fans can eliminate driving and parking hassles by boarding buses at suburban park-and-ride lots for trips to and from…MORE