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By Shakira EricksenSpecial to the Highline Times

Councilmember Carmen Scott announced that she has cancelled her candidacy and will not be running for re-election at last Thursday’s Des Moines City Council meeting.

Scott has been a…MORE

By Gwen DavisSpecial to the Highline Times

“One of the things going on in Olympia is the transportation package for 2013 that will support a wide variety of transportation projects,” said SeaTac Mayor Tony Anderson. “It will support…MORE

It’s that time of year again when Burien’s downtown will be bustling with music, dance, arts, crafts, food, a car show and ample family fun for the 2013 Wild Strawberry Festival, put on by the City of Burien and supported by a number of sponsors…MORE

Symetra press release

On Friday afternoon, May 24, 2013, Symetra and the Seattle Seahawks honored the 24 Puget Sound-area teachers who were recognized as Symetra Heroes in the Classroom® during the 2012 NFL season, at a special celebration…MORE

Information from Highline Public Schools

Highline will add several new sports programs at the middle school level over the next two years, as recommended by the district’s Middle School Athletics Assessment Committee.

Starting next…MORE

League of Educational Voters press release:

Creating new models of teaching and learning: From NYC to HighlineJune 13, 2013, 7 p.m. UW at South Lake Union, Room TBA We know that students learn in unique and different ways. To meet each…MORE

Jack Block Jr.'s statement:

Burien Councilmember Jack Block Jr., “The Peoples Voice”, Announces Campaign For Re-election

Jack Block Jr. today officially announced today his bid for re-election to the Burien City Council. Said Block…MORE

This massive white oak dominates the side yard of a home on 162nd S.W. It's owners, Rita and Frank Corken, believe the tree to be about 150 years old. Their house was built about 1925. Frank Corken said that if the tree ever toppled, he's afraid…MORE

If Highline schools administrators had recommended taking guns away from security officers, they might have packed the place.

But since the final recommendations left in place the current arming levels and, instead, emphasized security…MORE

The vote to increase the contract and payment agreement with Burien CARES failed at the May 20 Burien City Council meeting. The vote was split 3-3, Councilmember Joan McGilton was absent.

The Burien Community Animal Resource and Education…MORE