Opinion

This editorial is by Demian Godon, an opponent of I-1240 -- an initiative that would allow charter schools in Washington -- and a parent of two kids at Ballard High School.

It’s no secret that we need to improve education in this state.…MORE

The Town Square Apartment project will be very bad for Burien. It will turn prime property into a ghetto.

Already the adjoining properties have excessive vandalism and robberies because of the many apartments that are located a few blocks…MORE

I want to say first and foremost that I am not a racist or a xenophobe. There, I said it and got that over with.

I am the son of immigrants who is very proud of his heritage, who made an effort to learn its language and culture, but I…MORE

We are now in the most contentious election season in U.S. history, caused primarily by Barack Hussein Obama, his personality and policies.

He has been endorsed by the Communist Party of the USA/aka socialism/aka progressivism/aka social…MORE

Burien resident Marco Spani had quite a fish tale to tell me the other day.I thought I would pass it on to my readers:

OK Jerry, here’s the story.

My daughter, Jesann and her boyfriend, Nate were visiting from southern California…MORE

By Tram Le, DVM Burien Veterinary HospitalSPECIAL TO THE HIGHLINE TIMES To deworm or not to deworm

It amazes me how many people say, "my pet doesn't have worms, I don't see anything," or "we live in the Northwest, we don't have that…MORE

By Rev. Judith Laxer

Urban gardeners know the labor of love that keeps us connected to the Earth within city limits. The changing of the seasons in the garden are metaphors for the cycles of our own lives. They help us make sense of the…MORE

Editor’s note: This opinion is written by Save Our Sodo, which is co-chaired by Max Vekich, a marine clerk in Seattle, and Warren Aakervik, the owner of Ballard Oil, a small business in Seattle for the past 75 years

As a grassroots group…MORE

Hello neighbors.

I feel that in these tough times for our local businesses, now more than ever it is time for us to “SHOP LOCAL.” How many times have you driven down our streets and seen empty or boarded up storefronts?

All to often…MORE

The Port of Seattle CEO is performing below the expectations of many taxpayers.

The simple fact that the CEO has enough time on his hands to perform a second job raises a simple question. Should that $366,825 position be abolished as not…MORE