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In June 2016, Sound Generations – a nonprofit serving 83,000 seniors and adults with disabilities throughout King County – recognized five people for its 2016 Inspire Positive Aging Awards. The award was created in 2006 to recognize older adults…MORE

Olympia, Washington – From June 28 to June 30, 2016, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) is running extra patrol’s to crack down on distracted drivers. This is part of the statewide “Talk, Text, Ticket” campaign led by the Washington Traffic Safety…MORE

By Lindsay Peyton

A large number of teachers in Highline Public Schools are hanging their hats after this year – and parents and community members are taking note.

“Teacher turnover is off the charts,” parent Stuart Jenner said…MORE

Proudly in it’s 95th year, the city of Burien’s 4th of July Independence day parade is the oldest and one of the best attended in King County. The parade has also been officially sanctioned by SEAFAIR as a Seafair Community Event. “Seafair…MORE

According to career advice website Zippia.com, Burien is one of the top ten "fastest growing small cities in America. They state "This Washington city has undergone huge growth in the past several years, jumping from a population of 32,743 in…MORE

Bob Shiffer passed away peacefully in his sleep June 3, 2016 after battling declining health issues for many months. He was 84. A force to be reckoned with, in business or personal, he was salt of the earth mid-western stock; shrewd and keen of…MORE

The King County Sheriff's office said via Twitter that a woman was found stabbed near South 120th and DesMoines Memorial Dr.

Female suspect at scene and in custody. The victim was taken to Harborview Hospital with a serious injury.…MORE

Information from the Highline School District

A community-led committee of Highline residents, staff, and students spent the past year intensely studying the question of how to address the need for new or renovated schools. Wednesday, the…MORE

Discover Burien is happy to welcome new business and member, The Oilerie to downtown Burien. The Oilerie is a locally owned specialty food shop. They offer imported olive oils and balsamic vinegars. They will even hand bottle your selection!…MORE

SEATTLE – Despite overwhelming evidence proving the perils of distracted driving, the latest poll from PEMCO Insurance reveals that nearly half of Northwest drivers admit they illegally use their phones while driving – and a majority do it…MORE