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The Spinnakers Drill Team is looking to recruit new members
The Spinnakers drill team is looking to recruit new members! This is a semi-military precision marching drill team, and they’re looking for girls and boys ages 7 to 20. They practice year-round, and...
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JOBS: Free Job Fair will be at Highline College on Wednesday, July 13
A Free Job Fair will be held at Highline College from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13. More than 60 employers are expected at this event, to be held in Building 8 on the main campus. “Meet with...
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Kennedy Catholic High School announces Sam Reed as new Athletic Director
Kennedy Catholic High School announced on Thursday (June 30) that Sam Reed has been named its new Athletic Director. Reed joins the school having most recently served as the District Athletic Director...
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Highline Schools says usual number of teachers resigned, retired at year-end
By Jack Mayne A reader recently pointed to a long list of teachers leaving the Highline School District, and indicated readers “should be scared stiff” about how many were leaving – but the school...
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Learn how to create a tasteful Container Herb Garden with Iris & Peony July 12
Discover the joy of fresh herbs and check out one of Burien’s tasteful new hangouts – “The Point” Liquor and eats will play host to Iris & Peony founder and all around good gal, Robyn Desimone on...
View ArticleDiscover Burien holding ‘Active Shooter’ training seminar on Tuesday, July 12
Discover Burien will be holding an Active Shooter Training seminar on Tuesday, July 12, from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Discover Burien Office, located at 427 SW 152nd Street. This Quarterly meeting will focus...
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Master Gardeners offering FREE help at Burien Library through Aug. 31
FREE Master Gardener Clinics are starting, and will be held Wednesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 31 at the Burien Library. From 5 – 8 p.m., bring your gardening, plant problem, pest management and...
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Burien’s Environmental Science Center holding Open House this Friday, July 15
Burien’s Environmental Science Center will be holding an Open House this Friday, July 15, from 2 – 6 p.m. “ESC is opening its doors to you and your family while you visit Seahurst Park,” reads an...
View ArticleHighline School Board to vote on placing bond on Nov. ballot at July 20 meeting
The Highline School Board will vote at its July 20 meeting on whether to place a new bond on the November ballot. “The bond reflects the recommendation of a community-led committee and would fund...
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FREE Wine Tasting at Tin Room Bar this Thursday, July 21
Visit LODI at The Tin Room Bar & Theater’s FREE July Wine Tasting, to be held this Thursday, July 21, 2016, from 5 – 7 p.m.! The Tin Room is located at 923 SW 152nd Street in Olde Burien. LODI...
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Highline High School football team holding fundraiser car wash this Saturday
Highline High School’s football team will be holding a fundraiser car wash this Saturday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rite Aid, and all those with dirty cars are invited! Of course, if your...
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School Board votes to place community-led Bond Measure on Nov. 8 ballot
CFAC members tour 90-year-old Des Moines Elementary School. A community-led plan for a school construction bond will go before voters on Nov. 8, 2016, Highline Public Schools announced Thursday...
View Article‘Vote Yes for Highline Schools’ kick-off event for new bond will be Saturday
The ‘Vote Yes for Highline Schools’ group will be holding a kick-off event to celebrate the district’s Nov. 8 bond this Saturday, July 23. The event will begin at 11 a.m. on the front lawn of Highline...
View ArticlePODCAST: Burien vacating land to Port; school bond on ballot; weather & more…
Here’s episode #61 of our SoKing News Podcast Weekly Recap, which is sponsored by a generous grant from J-Lab’s Encore Media Entrepreneurs program, supported with funding from the Ethics and Excellence...
View ArticleVIDEO: ‘Vote YES for Highline Public Schools’ kicks off Nov. 2016 campaign
On the front steps of Burien’s deteriorating Highline High School on Saturday (July 23), families, residents, students and teachers came together to help kick-off Highline Public Schools’ Nov. 8 bond....
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Council hears Superintendent on Nov. bond issue; begins biennial budget work
By Jack Mayne Highline Public Schools Superintendent Susan Enfield briefed the Burien City Council on Monday (July 25) about the critically needed $299.4 million bond issue, which is seeking voter...
View ArticleBurien youth programs a hit with teens – fun instead of being on the phone
By Jack Mayne At least a couple of Burien teens credit a city-sponsored youth program with helping them make friends which one said was much better than spending time with a smart phone. At a special...
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Highline Public Schools shares results of online feedback from nearly 1,500
Highline Public Schools announced Wednesday (Aug. 10) that nearly 1,500 people shared their priorities and ideas with the district about possible schedule changes and high school improvements through a...
View ArticleHighline Public Schools’ new partnership supports college and career readiness
Highline Public Schools on Thursday (Aug. 11) announced the launch of a new partnership supporting college and career readiness with Discovery Education, a provider of digital content and professional...
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First-ever ‘Lancer Loop’ 5k Run/Walk will be Aug. 27 at Kennedy High School
Celebrate 50 years of Kennedy Catholic High School history at the first-ever ‘Lancer Loop’ 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, Aug. 27. This inaugural race will begin at 8 a.m., and is open to all students,...
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