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VIDEO: Seattle Southside Chamber’s 2025 Education and Workforce Summit...

EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. More than 100 business, education and government...

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Give a hoot about nature at Burien’s ‘Owl Prowl’ at Seahurst Park on...

Nature lovers and curious minds are invited to experience an “Owl Prowl” at Seahurst Park on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 6:30–8:30 p.m., for an evening of guided exploration into the world of owls...

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Highline High Class of 1975’s 50-year reunion weekend Aug. 22-24 will feature...

Highline High School’s Class of 1975 will celebrate its 50-year reunion with a weekend of events culminating in a laid-back dinner party on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at the Normandy Park Community...

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Five Highline Public Schools honored by state for growth and achievement

Five schools in Highline Public Schools are earning state recognition from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for student growth or academic achievement in the 2023-24 school...

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Community invited to take final walk-through at Evergreen High School on...

From our sister site The White Center Blog: Evergreen High School in White Center will welcome alumni, families and community members for one final stroll through the original campus buildings during...

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Here are the candidates who have filed to run for the 2025 Highline School...

The 2025 Highline School District Board of Directors election has drawn eight candidates vying for four director positions in Districts 2, 3, 4, and 5. The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday,...

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May 28 will bring year’s lowest tide and Beach Naturalists to Seahurst Park...

The Seattle Aquarium’s Beach Naturalist program is returning this summer, offering visitors a chance to learn about the diverse marine life along local shorelines, including at Seahurst Park Beach in...

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Highline Schools Foundation awards $349,750 in scholarships to 42 seniors,...

This week, the Highline Schools Foundation (HSF) awarded 42 scholarships totaling $349,750 to graduating seniors from across Highline Public Schools, including students from Evergreen High School,...

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Highline High School to unveil student-created Centennial Mural at community...

Highline High School will celebrate its 100-year anniversary with the unveiling of a Centennial Mural created by student artists on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. in the HHS Commons. The mural...

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St. Francis of Assisi to host salmon education event for children in Burien...

St. Francis of Assisi’s Life, Peace, and Justice Committee will host a free, family-friendly event this Sunday, May 18, 2025, to teach children about the salmon lifecycle and the importance of...

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VIDEO: Highline High School unveils student-created Centennial Mural honoring...

Highline High School continued the celebration of its 100th anniversary on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 with the unveiling of a student-created Centennial Mural, honoring a century of students, staff, and...

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Highline Public Schools earns clean state audit for 2023–24 fiscal year

The Washington State Auditor’s Office has given Highline Public Schools a clean bill of financial health following its latest independent review of the district’s finances and federal grant...

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REMINDER: –4.05 extreme low tide will hit Burien during Wednesday’s lunch hour

REMINDER: A rare –4.05 tide will sweep through Burien’s shoreline around the Noon lunch hour this Wednesday, May 28, 2025, revealing a rich intertidal world rarely seen above water. The extreme low...

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‘Like playing Crossy Road in real life’ – youth speak out about public...

Every local teenager who rides the bus has a story – often a story that highlights moments where they have felt uncomfortable or even unsafe. In recent interviews, I heard stories of passengers...

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Evergreen High’s Class of 1975 plans rockin’ 50-year reunion in Tukwila on...

Members of the Evergreen High School Class of 1975 will reunite for their 50-year class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at Foster Golf Links in Tukwila. The evening’s theme is “’70s Rock &...

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Gregory Heights Elementary School launches 2025 ‘Husky Hike’ fundraiser to...

Gregory Heights Elementary School is calling on the community to help support its 2025 Husky Hike fundraiser, an annual event with a big goal this year – raising money to install soundproofing panels...

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Score cheap Mariners tickets for July 3 Fireworks Night and help Highline...

Grab your friends and family and support Highline High’s Baseball team by purchasing 100 level tickets to the always sold-out Fireworks Night on July, 3, 2025, while cheering on your Seattle Mariners...

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Burien restaurateur Tony Hayes named 2025 Highline High School ‘Alumnus of...

Tony Hayes, a 1994 graduate of Highline High School and co-founder of the popular Burien restaurant Classic Eats, has been honored as the 2025 Highline High School Alumni Foundation’s “Alumnus of the...

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Highline Public Schools to hold budget work session & public hearing June 12...

As school districts across Washington continue to face funding gaps that affect students and classrooms, Highline Public Schools’s financial outlook remains steady, the district announced this week....

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Highline High School Alumni Foundation awards over $87,000 in scholarships to...

This week, the Highline High School Alumni Foundation awarded scholarships valued at $87,000 to 23 students at a ceremony held at the school on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The foundation was established...

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‘Curious Creatures’ Summer Reading Program launch party at the Burien Library...

All are invited to King County Library’s System’s (KCLS) Curious Creatures Summer Reading Program launch party at the Burien Library this Friday, June 13, 2025, from 4 – 5:30 p.m.  KCLS Executive...

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Free Bug BioBlitz and Bonsai Swap coming to Burien’s Shark Garden in June

Two free community events focused on nature and hands-on learning are coming to the Shark Garden in Burien this June, offering activities for families, gardeners and insect enthusiasts alike. Bug...

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Southside Leadership Conference returns to Highline College on Friday, June 20

EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce and the...

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Burien’s Juneteenth Farmers Market to feature Goodwill Barista Graduate Mary...

A recent graduate of Evergreen Goodwill’s Barista Entrepreneurship Training Program will showcase her new cold brew and caffeine-free iced beverages at the Burien Juneteenth Farmers Market,...

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Highline Public Schools vow to shield students from immigration raids

In response to heightened concerns around immigration enforcement, Highline Public Schools issued a statement Friday, June 13, 2025 outlining its official procedures for handling any visits from U.S....

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