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Replacement Levy for Highline School District will be on Feb. 10 ballot
A three-year educational programs and operations replacement levy – NOT a new bond – will go before voters on Feb. 10, 2015. Levies pay for educating students and operating schools above the costs...
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Meet the Author of ‘Pacific Northwest Garden Tours’ at Page 2 Books Friday
Meet Donald Olson, Author of ‘Pacific Northwest Garden Tour,’ who will be at a book signing at Advertiser Page 2 Books this Friday, Dec. 12 from 6 – 8 p.m. Olson’s book is full of glorious public...
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Meet the Author of ‘Marijuana Nation’ at Advertiser Page 2 Books Saturday
Meet Roger Roffman, the Author of ‘Marijuana Nation’ at Advertiser Page 2 Books this Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. Roffman, professor emeritus in social work at the University of Washington, first...
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Burien’s Big Picture High School holding Rummage Sale this weekend
Burien’s Big Picture High School will be holding a Rummage Sale on Friday, Dec 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13. “Come find the perfect holiday gifts for loved ones while also supporting BP Middle School...
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WEATHER GEEK: Record breaking high temps & potentially damaging windstorm!
Press “Play” button to hear live weather info. by Chris Scragg Puget Sound Weather Geek Not sure which is more impressive, Thursday’s (Dec. 11) possible wind storm or Wednesday’s record high...
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LETTER: ‘Some thoughts on recently failed Highline School District bond issue’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] Some thoughts on the recently failed...
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Burien’s 1st Mayor voted into Association of Energy Engineers Hall of Fame
Burien’s first mayor, Arun Jhaveri, was recently voted into the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Hall of Fame. The award was presented in Washington, D.C. at the annual World Energy Engineering...
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VIDEO: Time-lapse view from Burien as the big Dec. 11 wind storm develops
BTB Reader Chris Rimple sent us these great time-lapse videos, taken from his home in Seahurst looking towards north Vashon and Blake Island. Watch full-screen and at least at 720p HD to see the...
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Proposed 6th grade move to middle school delayed by Highline School District
The Highline School District on Friday announced that the transition of 6th grade to middle school will be delayed at least one year. “Originally slated for fall 2015, the 6th grade move will occur no...
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Highline Schools Foundation awards $75,000 in grants this Fall
The Highline Schools Foundation awarded $65,053 through 89 classroom grants this Fall – giving out 85% of 2014 fund requests. “Because of events like the Burien Brat Trot and Oktoberfest, and the...
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LETTER: Highline School Board ‘would like to set the record straight’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] Dear Editor: We would like to set the record...
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JOBS: Cedarhurst School Recreation Leaders needed
On-site Recreation Leaders are needed for the collaborative Highline School District-City of Burien after-school program. These employees will lead recreation/enrichment activities for 1st-6th grade...
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Revised Highline School District Bond measure will be on Feb. 10 ballot
A revised school construction bond – valued about $9 million less than the one proposed in November – to repair or replace deteriorating schools and ease overcrowding will go before voters on the Feb....
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A 10-year old Reporter/Photographer’s story on Highline High School Wrestling
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article is from our youngest-ever Contributor – 10-year old Isabel Herbruger – who submitted this story and photos as part of her effort to earn a Girl Scout badge for...
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OP-ED + LETTER: Open letters to the Citizens of the Highline School District
[EDITOR’S NOTE: This post includes both an ‘Op-Ed,’ submitted by the Highline School Board, and an ‘Open Letter to the Community’ submitted by Highline School District Superintendent Susan Enfield. It...
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It’s not too late to save 15% on the best toys from Advertiser Curious Kidstuff!
Time is running out for Santa to fill his sack, but help is on the way! Advertiser Curious Kidstuff – located in the West Seattle Junction – is offering BTB readers a special 15% discount on great toys...
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Advertiser Three Tree Montessori School holding Open House Saturday, Jan. 24
Thriving, compassionate, self-motivated individuals: are you looking for a nearby school which can nurture your child to his or her potential? BTB Advertiser Three Tree Montessori School invites you to...
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Burien Community Church Christmas Eve Service will be Wednesday night
Burien Community Church will hold its annual Candlelight Lessons and Carols Service at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, this Wednesday night, Dec. 24. All are welcome to attend. This simple service includes...
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LETTER: ‘More Police Officers vs new schools and the money for neither…’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, posted exactly as written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] More Police Officers vs...
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Year in review: In Burien, King County delivers in transit, health & environment
By Dow Constantine Special to The B-Town Blog I’ve had to privilege to represent Burien, in one capacity or another, since I was first elected to the State Legislature in 1996. The holidays are a good...
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