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Ballard High at long last is getting its very own multi-purpose synthetic turf field.

The Seattle School District and D.A. Hogan Architects, presented plans for the new multi-purpose field last week.

The South Park Bridge loomed large in the debate over North Highline's possible annexation as Seattle City Council members criticized a proposed agreement with King County concerning responsibility for the dilapidated structure.

During a…MORE

Bekka Simmons, a 19- year-old Highline College student, was crowned Miss Burien 2007 on Nov. 18.

The new Miss Burien is a singer - the fourth in a row.

Ongoing water testing results in Seattle Public Schools show elevated levels of toxins in 35 schools including five in the Ballard area; Adams, Ballard High School, Greenwood, Whitman and Whittier.

Lead levels in some of the water samples…MORE

The uncertain permanent replacement of malfunctioning crosswalk lights in front of the Salmon Bay K-8 School has some parents worried about the safety of their children.

The Seattle Department of Transportation recently removed the…MORE

The Burien City Council voted 5-2 on Nov.

Democrats maintained their domination of all legislative seats representing the Highline area in the Nov. 7 general election.

All incumbents easily won re-election in the 11th, 33rd and 34th Legislative Districts.

In the one race…MORE

Led by chief academic officer Carla Santorno, Seattle Public Schools will be operating under a new academic vision aimed at building common curriculum to help students graduate high school and be prepared for college and work.

The plan is…MORE

A $140.4 million, four-year levy for Highline public schools will be on the March 13 special election ballot.

On Nov. 8, Highline board members approved placing the measure before voters.

When the Seattle School Board called off phase two of school closures last month it left Viewlands Elementary students and parents feeling a little lost.

"It's mass confusion--no one knows really what to do," said Viewlands parent Lynn…MORE