The Highline Historical Society asks: ‘Is there a Van Gogh in your garage’?
The Highline Historical Society is asking: “Is there a Van Gogh in your garage?“ Haul out those treasures you’ve always wondered about and bring them to the Highline Historical Society’s upcoming...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Possible ‘Ocean Sunfish’ seen swimming off Burien’s Three Tree Point
Resident Kathy Anderson recently shared these photos, of what is believed to be a non-native – and possibly tropical – ‘Ocean Sunfish’ swimming off Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood recently...
View ArticleSouth Sound Piano Studio’s Open House and Grand Opening will be Sept. 6
South Sound Piano (SSP), a local piano school serving the South Seattle region, will be hosting an Open House event on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Burien, as a grand opening...
View ArticleCity of Burien holding ‘Economic Development Dialog’ on Sat., Sept. 27
The City of Burien announced that it will be holding its first-ever, free and open community Economic Development Dialog from 8 a.m. – Noon on Saturday, Sept. 27. This is an event “envisioned as a...
View ArticleHighline High School’s Class of 1984′s 30-year reunion will be Saturday,...
Highline High School’s Class of 1984′s 30-year reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Bison Creek Pizza in Burien. “It’s time to break out the spandex, Van Halen, and BIG hair…and put this...
View ArticleSAVE THE DATE: 3rd annual Normandy Park ‘Zombie Fest’ will be Sept. 27!
The Seattle Thrillers will perform at Zombie Fest 2014! They’re an amazing group that performs Michael Jackson’s famous Thriller dance! You can join in too! The 3rd annual ‘Zombie Fest’ will crawl into...
View ArticleKing County Sheriff’s Office to host ’9-1-1 Citizen’s Academy’ on Sat., Sept. 27
The King County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a ’9-1-1 Citizen’s Academy’ in Renton from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. “The academy will educate citizens about the role 9-1-1 Communications...
View ArticleREMINDER: ‘Kids’ Day’ will be at the Burien Fire Station this Saturday, Sept. 6!
REMINDER: The annual Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department Kids’ Day will be held this Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the fire station at 15100 8th Ave SW. “Come join us for a FREE day of...
View Article‘Can Ferguson Happen Here?’ public forum will be Wednesday, Sept. 10
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove is sponsoring a community meeting called ‘Can Ferguson Happen Here?’ from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Tyee High School cafeteria, located at...
View Article‘CSI: Highline’ is almost here – sign up to help count local salmon now!
Community Salmon Investigation for Highline (aka ‘CSI:Highline’) is almost here, and volunteers are needed. “We are hoping for even more volunteers than last year – even people who can only survey...
View ArticleWant to ‘Solarize Burien’? Attend one of these free workshops
Are you interested in solar power? Want to ‘Solarize Burien’ or your own home? You should attend one of these free solar workshops to learn more: Wednesday, Sept. 10: 7:00-8:30 p.m., South Park...
View ArticleHighline Special Needs PTA to meet this Thursday, Sept. 11
The Highline Special Needs PTA will hold its first meeting of the 2014-2015 year at Gregory Heights Elementary this Thursday, Sept. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Following a brief business meeting we will have pizza...
View ArticleWEATHER GEEK: Costly, beautiful weather – with a ‘Red Flag Warning’
From our very own Puget Sound Weather Geek: Click ^ “Play” ^ to see/hear the live streaming weather report/forecast. Offshore flow is clearing out any chance of fog Thursday morning (Sept. 11) as a...
View ArticlePrepared for a ‘Zombie Fest’? Fun event will focus on emergency preparedness
The 3rd annual ‘Zombie Fest’ will crawl into the Normandy Park Towne Center from 4 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27! This year’s theme – aside from lots of fun – is to raise Awareness about Disaster...
View ArticleResidents can speak out, share ideas on city’s new ‘Connect Burien’ website
‘Connect Burien’ is a new public engagement website, brought to you by the City of Burien and premiering today – Monday, Sept. 15. “This interactive new platform opens the conversation about Burien’s...
View ArticleWelcome back Advertiser ‘Care-a-Lot Learning Center’ with new features!
Please welcome back Advertiser Care-a-Lot Learning Center, whose baby room and one/two-year old room is now open! They also now service Gregory Heights Elementary School for the school age class,...
View ArticleThe ‘Wandering Brat’ Instagram contest is back, and will trot through Oct. 2
The Brat Trot’s “Wandering Brat” Instagram contest is back, and will trot through Oct. 2. “We’ve created a fun little guy out of a plastic toy hot dog and have named him ‘Bret the Brat!'” reads an...
View Article‘Burien In Motion’ helps you find new ways of getting around
It’s just over the halfway mark for King County Metro’s “Burien In Motion” program, and organizers are asking folks to sign up before Oct. 10 for information on different transportation options,...
View ArticleHighline Citizens for Schools holding community meeting Tuesday, Sept. 23
On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Highline Citizens for Schools will hold its second community update meeting to discuss the upcoming bond measure that will be voted on during the Nov. 4 election. “At the meeting...
View ArticleOPINION: The Cactus Speaks: Highline School District wants more money
[EDITOR'S NOTE: This column, wirrten by Earl Gipson, is from our sister site The SeaTac Blog. It reflects his view of SeaTac city government and other local politics:] by Earl Gipson Summer’s over so...
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