Highline Public Schools’ English Language Learners (ELL) enrollment soared from 602 students in 1991 to 2,789 in 2005, according to the district’s demographic consultant.
More than 200 new students have joined Highline’s program each year…MORE
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Six teen robbers nabbed
Wed, 03/01/06
With the arrest of six local students, police officials think they have put a stop to a number of teen-on-teen robberies that took place in greater West Seattle in recent weeks.
Four of the suspects are West Seattle High School students,…MORE
No more hanging out, proposed law warns
Wed, 03/01/06
Unless the public voices any opposition at the next city council meeting on March 7, "hanging out" will soon be a crime in Federal Way.
An amendment to city code regarding "drug-related loitering" is up for a second and final reading.
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Bus stop loss draws fire
Wed, 03/01/06
Some Fauntleroy residents circulated a petition recently objecting to the removal of a Metro Transit bus stop in their neighborhood.
The eliminated bus stop is on Southwest Wildwood Place near 47th Avenue Southwest and serves inbound Route…MORE
Town hall meeting seeks to keep citizens safe on the net
Wed, 03/01/06
OIC, IOW U WANT TO MEET F2F.
At last Thursday's Town Hall meeting, Stacy Flores explained what this string of letters means in the real world.
Oh, I see. In other words, you want to meet face to face.
Most of us know what…MORE
Monorail nominates local
Thu, 02/23/06
The Seattle Monorail Board nominated a Ballardite and West Seattle man to fill board vacancies. Peter Gaddu, a Ballard attorney, specializes in real estate, business and commercial law. He's a member of the Ballard Chamber of Commerce board of…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
