Highline Schools Foundation offers more grants to Teachers and Programs
The Highline Schools Foundation announced more grants this year to Highline Public School teachers, including $10,000 to one school or program through their Impact Grant, funded in part by Alaska...
View ArticleUPDATE: SW Chamber’s Sept. 23 ‘Meet the Candidates’ now open to the public
UPDATE: The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce’s “Meet the Candidates” Reception on Wednesday, Sept. 23, will now be open to the public, and *not* just chamber members as previously announced....
View ArticleTired of Worrying? Looking for Peace and Direction? Discover how prayer can...
From Advertiser Christian Science Church, located at 233 S. 156th Street in Burien: Tired of Worrying? Looking for Peace and Direction? Discover how prayer can make a difference! People everywhere are...
View ArticleLocal Scouts go on ‘life-changing summer trek’ through New Mexico wilderness
Photos courtesy Boy Scout Troop #360 A crew of six teenage Scouts and their leaders from local Boy Scout Troop 360 went on a “life-changing summer trek” through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at...
View ArticleHighline Public Schools announces agreement on Teachers’ Contract
The Highline School Board announced that it has officially approved a three-year contract with Highline teachers at Wednesday night’s (Sept. 2) school board meeting. The contract was ratified by...
View ArticleKids Book Swap at Burien Recology Store will be Saturday, Sept. 26
Through Sept. 25, families can donate kids books at the Recology Store in Burien, with a Book Swap scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10am-6pm at the store. The store is located at 15858 First...
View ArticleCOLUMN: Why Lions Roar in Burien
by Marlaina Lieberg In this day of running here and running there, tweeting, Facebooking, and talking into little things we stick in our ears, it’s well to stop and think about service to our...
View ArticleRadio host Amanda Wilde to discuss music legends Bing, Jimi & Kurt Sunday
Popular Seattle radio host Amanda Wilde will give a FREE presentation on Washington state music pioneers Bing Crosby, Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain this Sunday, Sept. 13, starting at 7 p.m., at the...
View ArticleSuperintendent Enfield invites families and community for conversation
Highline Public Schools Superintendent Susan Enfield has set monthly office hours for 2015-16, starting on Sept. 22 between 4 – 6 p.m., and she’s encouraging conversations with residents. Appointments...
View ArticleHere’s how to enter Burien Brat Trot’s ‘Wandering Brat’ Instagram contest
Brat Trot Emcee Manuela Horn shows off her seven new ‘Wandering Brat’ friends she recently met at the Tin Room. Back by popular demand, Organizers of the Burien Brat Trot – coming Sunday, Oct. 4 – have...
View ArticleHighline School Board to recognize retirement of Jan May on Wed., Sept. 16
Jan May School Board President Bernie Dorsey and other Highline board members, past and present, are inviting the community to join in a retirement celebration for long-time Assistant to the Board Jan...
View ArticleHighline Branch of AAUW holding first meeting of year Saturday at library
The Highline Branch of AAUW will be holding their first meeting of the year at the Burien library this Saturday, Sept. 12, starting at 10 a.m., with speakers starting around 10:10 a.m. The main speaker...
View ArticleCelebrate Des Moines Memorial Drive Preservation Association on Oct. 12
“But this I would say, standing as I do in view of God and eternity: I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone.” – Edith Cavell, written while...
View ArticlePHOTOS BY ISABEL: Highline Pirates Cross Country compete in Jamboree
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article is another from our youngest-ever Contributor – 11-year old Isabel Herbruger – who has been submitting stories and photos as part of her effort to earn a Girl...
View ArticleSheriff’s Office Helicopter to take part in demo at New Start High on Sept. 18
Highline Public Schools wants everyone to know that New Start High School – located at 614 SW 120th Street in Burien – will be taking part in a demonstration by the Search and Rescue Division of King...
View ArticleEvergreen Community Aquatic Center releases Fall schedule
The Evergreen Community Aquatic Center has released its Fall schedule. Registration dates are: OCTOBER: 9/23 NOVEMBER: 10/23 Evergreen Community Aquatic Center is located at 606 SW 116th Street. To...
View ArticleMatt Griffin YMCA is now offering Adult Sports Leagues!
Advertiser Matt Griffin Y is now offering Adult Sports Leagues, including Men’s and Women’s Basketball as well as Co-Ed Volleyball: MATT GRIFFIN YMCA 3595 S. 188th Street Seatac, WA 98008 Phone: 206...
View ArticleBurien Brat Trot Pub Crawl will feature Manuela Horn on Friday, Oct. 2
Kick-off the 2015 Burien Brat Trot with the funnest fundraiser night around – the annual Pub Crawl – on Friday night, Oct. 2, this year featuring Manuela Horn, our area’s own ‘Yodeling Dominatrix’ and...
View ArticleChildren’s Therapy Center’s annual Giving Luncheon will be Oct. 21
Children’s Therapy Center’s annual Giving Luncheon will be Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Sheraton Seattle. VIP Reception — 11:00 am Program — 12:00 noon Each year, Children’s Therapy Center helps more...
View ArticleVolunteers needed to help with Family Campfire night at Seahurst Beach Oct. 2
Volunteers are needed to help with a ‘Family Campfire’ at Seahurst Beach on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 – 8 p.m. In addition to a fun campfire, the Environmental Science Center will also have some fun and...
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