Superintendent Raj Manhas said last week that Seattle Public Schools takes the allegations made in a copyrighted story in the Seattle Times very seriously.
The allegations concern recruiting for girls' basketball at Chief Sealth High…MORE
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Retail-apartment complex scheduled for key intersection
Wed, 02/22/06
A six-story apartment complex along with a Whole Foods Market and a new Hancock Fabrics store are planned for construction at the key intersection of Alaska Street and Fauntleroy Way.
It's a "mixed-use" development of retail and…MORE
Local lawmakers split on health accounts
Wed, 02/22/06
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…MORE
Galvan gathers gospel singers for a benefit
Wed, 02/22/06
Make A Joyful Noise! is the ultimate celebration of gospel music!
Whether you are a church goer or not, this concert, which will be presented by Paul Galvan Productions on Friday, March 3, offers good old-fashioned family entertainment.…MORE
Wastemobile to roll into the Des Moines Marina
Wed, 02/22/06
Highline-area residents can take unwanted bleach, bulbs, batteries and more to the King County Wastemobile in Des Moines Friday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 26.
The Wastemobile will be located in the north parking lot of Des Moines Marina from 10…MORE
House lawmakers require school civics exams
Wed, 02/22/06
The state House of Representatives has voted to require civics exams for students in elementary, middle and high school.
House Bill 2579 is now under consideration in the Senate.
Unlike the WASL, however, these will be interactive…MORE
Ban makes customers disappear
Wed, 02/22/06
Two months after Washington’s statewide smoking ban took effect, some Highline area businesses are feeling its impact.
Although it’s still too soon to tell what effect the ban will have at some businesses, others were feeling its effect…MORE
Voters to decide school bond March 14
Wed, 02/22/06
On March 14, voters will decide on a $148 million bond measure to rebuild five Highline School District elementaries and finance other district upgrades.
The measure would pay for the rebuilding of Shorewood in Burien, Midway and Parkside…MORE
Legislative Roll Call
Wed, 02/22/06
Y = Yes
N = No
NV = Not Voting
Subsidizing Health Insurance for Employees of Small Businesses
By a vote of 57 to 41 on Feb. 8, the House approved HB 2572. The bill would provide premium subsidies to eligible employees…MORE
