Counterforce Taekwondo holding ‘Board Break-A-Thon’ fundraiser June 17
Counterforce Taekwondo (a local 501 C3) is having a ‘Board Break-A-Thon’ fundraiser on Saturday, June 17. Funds raised will be used to participate in regional and national tournaments as well as for...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Sneak peek of Apollo exhibit at the Museum of Flight; opens Saturday
On Thursday morning (May 18), Elston and Jackline Hill had the privilege of attending the press preview of the new Apollo exhibit at the Museum of Flight, which opens this Saturday, May 20. The...
View ArticleDAL Law Firm: The importance of discussing your Estate Plan
From Advertiser DAL Law Firm: Designed by Freepik For many clients, they have a difficult time discussing their estate plan with their loved ones. But it is very important that your loved ones are...
View ArticleFormer ‘Citizen of the Year’ Cassidy Huff nominated for 5th Avenue Award
The 5th Avenue Theater’s annual celebration of musical theater in high schools across Washington State – which will take place on June 12, 2017 – has released its nominees, and former Burien ‘Citizen...
View ArticleFake weapon, contraband found on two students at Highline High Wednesday
Two students were found to be in possession of a fake weapon and other contraband at Highline High School on Wednesday, May 24, according to Principal Vicki Fisher. Initial reports of a student with a...
View ArticleHighline Premier FC introduces $5 Fridays, starting this Friday, May 26
Advertiser Highline Premier FC Soccer Club is introducing $5 Fridays, starting this Friday, May 26: HPFC is pleased to present the first of several Open Field nights throughout the summer! WHEN:...
View ArticleWatch local Student Films at next Burien Film Office Happy Hour Tues., June 6
The City of Burien will be the main guest as they present the winners of their recent Stormwater Film Contest at the Film Office Happy Hour on Tuesday, June 6. This free and open all-ages event will...
View ArticleWe finally found out who Burien’s ‘Peter Western Bridge’ was named after…
After we posted numerous stories about the closing and demolition of Burien’s Peter Western Bridge, we received a few inquiries asking things like “who the heck was Peter Western?” – so we contacted...
View ArticleNative American Spirituality Interfaith Conversations at St. Luke’s June 7 & 14
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Renton will be holding a series of Native American Spirituality Interfaith Conversations on Wednesdays – June 7 and June 14, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – and all are invited:...
View ArticleKennedy Catholic announces Lancer Athletics spring all-league honors
With spring sports at Kennedy Catholic High School now complete, the school announced a wealth of North Puget Sound League individual accolades for numerous Lancers: The Lancers were well represented...
View ArticleVolunteers needed June 6 & 7 to help students at Big Picture Middle School
By Devin Otto Intern, Big Picture High School As the school year approaches its last three weeks, students at Burien’s Big Picture High School are getting ready to graduate. That includes the Big...
View ArticleFREE ‘Beginning your Genealogy’ class at El Dorado West on Saturday, June 3
Designed by Freepik A FREE “Beginning your Genealogy” class will be held at El Dorado West Retirement Community (1010 SW 134th Street) on Saturday, June 3, starting at 3:30 p.m. “Interested in your...
View ArticlePuget Sound Skills Center Teacher Katelyn Asare named Fulbright Scholar
At Burien’s Puget Sound Skills Center, Katelyn Asare (pictured, left) serves students working to make up credits and get on track to graduate through career-focused programs. But her students sometimes...
View Article70% full and counting – South Sound Nature School Day Camps enrolling now!
Hey Mom and Dad – there’s still time to sign your kids up for South Sound Nature School’s Summer Camps 2017, which will be held at Seahurst Park on Puget Sound and in Seward Park on Lake Washington....
View ArticleHazel Valley & Midway schools will launch Spanish-English programs
Thanks to input from staff and families, more students in Highline Public Schools will have the opportunity for bilingual education – Hazel Valley and Midway elementary schools will transition to...
View ArticleREMINDER: Watch Student Films at Film Office Happy Hour Tuesday night
REMINDER: The City of Burien will be the main guest as they present the winners of their recent Stormwater Film Contest at the Film Office Happy Hour this Tuesday, June 6. This free and open all-ages...
View ArticleREMINDER: Quiet Skies meeting is Tuesday at Gregory Heights School
REMINDER: The next public meeting for the Quiet Skies Coalition will be this Tuesday, June 6, 2017, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Gregory Heights Elementary School. All residents with concerns about...
View ArticleDad called…he wants to Dive!
Father’s Day is coming up soon – Sunday, June 18 – and here’s a great and unique Father’s Day gift idea: Bring Dad to TL Sea Diving’s Discover Pool Night on Tuesday, June 27, from 7 – 10 p.m. and...
View ArticleHighline High School Alumni Foundation awards over $60,000 in scholarships
The Highline High School Alumni Foundation awarded over $60,000 in scholarships to Pirate seniors this year. Congrats to this year’s recipients, honored June 4, 2017 (click image to see larger...
View ArticlePolitical message painted on Highline High Spirit Rock upsets students
A political message was painted over a previous one declaring tolerance on the “Spirit Rock” on the lawn in front of Highline High School Wednesday night (June 7), and some students are very upset....
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