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League of Women Voters sponsoring ‘Ballots & Baristas’ event on Tues., Nov. 1
The League of Women Voters is sponsoring a nonpartisan, well-informed community conversation about King County ballot measures on Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Burien Starbucks located at...
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The final ‘Andy Mac is Love’ fundraiser will be Saturday, Nov. 19 at The Cove
The final ‘Andy Mac is Love’ fundraiser to raise money for a local firefighter education program will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19. ‘Andy Mac’ was a volunteer firefighter who, at age 19, tragically...
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PHOTOS BY ISABEL: Lady Pirate soccer players are heading to the playoffs!
[EDITOR’S NOTE: Now in her second year with more great work is our youngest-ever Contributor – 12-year old Isabel Herbruger – Local Girl Scout, 4-H member, and aspiring photojournalist. We encourage...
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Discover Burien announces ‘Making Burien Awesome’ Scholarship for 2016
This week, Discover Burien announced its “Making Burien Awesome” Scholarship for 2016. The mission of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate study...
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REMINDER: Baseball docu filmmaker at Tuesday Film Office Happy Hour!
REMINDER: Local Filmmaker Gary Thomsen will be the featured guest at the next Burien Film Office Happy Hour, to be held this Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Tin Theater. This is a FREE, open,...
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Volunteer as an ‘Environmental Detective’ for Sylvester 8th Graders Dec. 8
Volunteers are needed to serve as ‘Environmental Detectives’ for Sylvester Middle School students on Thursday, Dec. 8. 8th grade students will gather at the Burien Community Center for an...
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Highline Schools Foundation Executive Director Ashley Fosberg is moving on
Ashley Fosberg, Executive Director for the Highline Schools Foundation since 2011, has announced that she is leaving the Foundation to accept a position as executive director of the Rave Foundation,...
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PHOTOS: Dia De Los Muertos Returns to Burien Community Center
This past Friday night (Oct. 28), the annual Dia De Los Muertos or “Day of the Dead” celebration was once again held at the Burien Community Center. This traditional event brings story-telling, music,...
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Advertiser Lake Burien Physical Therapy offering Yoga, Meditation & Art Classes
New instructors, from left to right: Rosanna Marshall (meditation) Shelli Kay Park (yoga) and Karn Junkinsmith (meditation and yoga) . Starting in November, Advertiser Lake Burien Physical Therapy will...
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Kennedy Catholic football team will be in first round of playoffs Saturday!
Burien’s Kennedy Catholic High School’s football team will play in the first round of Washington State High School Football District Playoffs this Saturday at Highline Memorial Stadium. Kennedy...
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Puget Sound Skills Center’s ‘Auction In Wonderland’ will be Wed., Nov. 16
Clear your calendar and mark off Wednesday, Nov. 16, because that is when the Fashion Design and Marketing Program of the Puget Sound Skill Center will be holding its Silent Auction. Themed after the...
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Highline Public Schools graduation rates rise for third consecutive year
Highline Public Schools announced Wednesday (Nov. 2) that its graduation rate has risen for the third year in a row, to nearly 75 percent for the Class of 2016. The official graduation rate of 74.8...
View ArticleFight at Highline High results in pepper spraying of four students Thursday
A fight in the breezeway of Highline High School resulted in four students being pepper sprayed by a campus security officer Thursday, Nov. 3. School principal Vicki Fisher said that after repeated...
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Highline School Board named ‘Board of Distinction’ by WSSDA
Award-winning Highline School Board members are Michael Spear (Board President), Bernie Dorsey, Angelica Alvarez, Tyrone Curry Sr., and Joe Van. The five-member Highline School Board has been named a...
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Burien’s Childhaven receives brand new, handcrafted playhouse
Last week, Childhaven, a nonprofit that works with children ages 1-5 who have experienced trauma or neglect, received a brand new custom-built playhouse at its Burien campus courtesy of GMC. Using...
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Port of Seattle holding ‘Community Conversation with the Airport’ Nov. 17
The Port of Seattle and the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce will be holding a ‘Community Conversation with the Airport on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 3 – 4:30 p.m. The goal of this meeting is to...
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Highline Public Schools releases ‘Fact-check the Buzz about the Bond’ FAQ
Highline Public Schools this week released a ‘Fact-check the Buzz about the Bond’ FAQ, intended to clarify some misconceptions about the upcoming School Bond on the Nov. 8 ballot. “We’ve heard some...
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Follow Saturday night’s Kennedy Catholic football playoff game here!
Photo by Barbara Carlson. Calling all Lancer fans! If you can’t get to Highline Memorial Stadium in time to catch Trevor H. (pictured above) and the rest of the Kennedy Catholic footballers take on...
View ArticleStudent hit by vehicle in front of Highline High School Monday morning
A student was hit by a vehicle Monday morning just after 7 a.m. on S. 152nd Street in front of Highline High School. The male victim was transported to Highline Medical Center with what appear to be...
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DAL Law Firm: Estate Planning for Parents with Minor Children
Designed by Freepik From Advertiser DAL Law Firm: Estate Planning for Parents with Minor Children If you are a parent with minor children, it is critical that some basic steps are taken to ensure your...
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