REMINDER: ‘Engaging Trees’ series continues this Sunday at Burien Library
REMINDER: SoCoCulture’s FREE ‘Engaging Trees’ series will continue this Sunday, Nov. 18, with Seattle Times environmental reporter and author of “Witness Tree,” Lynda Mapes, who will give a talk on...
View ArticleThe perfect present could be a gift to the Highline Schools Foundation
From our friends at the Highline Schools Foundation: Looking for that perfect present? Consider a gift to the Highline Schools Foundation: Highline Schools Foundation unites support for innovative and...
View ArticleVIDEO: Students from WELS High give public comments at Council meeting
Students from Waskowitz Environmental Leadership and Service (WELS) High School gave public comments at Monday night’s (Nov. 19) Burien City Council meeting, and we’ve edited together their comments in...
View ArticleGet your Trees from Zenith Holland Nursery, a Holiday Tradition since 1907!
Established in 1907, Zenith Holland Nursery is the oldest continually operating business in Des Moines, and also the place for the freshest, most beautiful and distinctive trees to adorn your home and...
View ArticleLearn about Climate Change Impacts and Solutions on Tuesday, Nov. 27
Burien’s Environmental Science Center will be holding a ‘Climate Change Impacts and Solutions’ presentation on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at the Burien Community Center. This is a FREE event. Communities are...
View ArticleGreat Food Meets a Great Cause Dec. 5 when Endolyne Joe’s helps the Hi-Liners
Join your neighbors or bring a friend to Endolyne Joe’s on Wednesday, Dec. 5 for a taste of Argentina – 25% of ALL proceeds that day will be donated to The Hi-Liners Musical Theatre, South King...
View ArticleIt’s all in the family – Kennedy QB Sam Huard commits to UW Huskies
Kennedy Catholic High School’s sophomore quarterback Sam Huard announced on Friday, Nov. 23 that he has committed to the University of Washington Huskies, just like his Dad Damon and Uncle Brock....
View ArticleMusic4Life announces another record year, donates over 2,000 instruments
Music4Life has closed another record year by providing 2,036 ready-to-play musical instruments at no charge for use by students at eight Puget Sound public school districts, including Highline Public...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Highline High Ceramics class ‘Monster Fundraiser’ raises over $1,337
Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer Highline High School’s Ceramics class recently held its annual ‘Monster Fundraiser’ – where fun, playful ceramic ‘Monsters’ created by students were displayed and...
View ArticleKing County Library System Foundation gets $80,000 grant for STEAM
The King County Library System Foundation (KCLSF) was recently awarded an $80,000 grant from the Boeing Company to help the King County Library System expand STEAM education (Science, Technology,...
View ArticleREMINDER: Help the Hi-Liners by eating at Endolyne Joe’s this Wednesday!
REMINDER: Join your neighbors or bring a friend to Endolyne Joe’s this WEDNESDAY, Dec. 5 for a taste of Argentina – 25% of ALL proceeds that day will be donated to The Hi-Liners Musical Theatre, South...
View ArticleSeattle Southside Chamber of Commerce: Education IS Economic Development
Education IS Economic Development By Andrea H. Reay CEO/President Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce When I first started working in and with community organizations focused on economic development...
View ArticleHighline Public Schools releases its 2017-18 Annual Report
Highline Public Schools on Wednesday (Dec. 5) released its 2017-18 Annual Report, which can be accessed in an interactive format below: View the Annual Report on a desktop View the Annual Report on...
View ArticleAfter 16 years, Para Los Niños Executive Director Lupita Torrez is stepping down
Para Los Niños Executive Director Lupita Torrez announced Thursday (Dec. 6) that she is stepping down from the Burien non-profit. Torrez has led the organization since 2002. “I am very thankful for...
View ArticleHighline Schools Foundation has given over $10 Million to School District
Wednesday night (Dec. 5) at the Highline Public Schools Board Meeting, the Highline Schools Foundation announced that they have now provided over $10 million in support to Highline Public Schools. The...
View ArticleHighline Public Schools reveals new school boundaries & online tool
Highline Public Schools has changed school boundaries and feeder patterns for fall 2019, and citizens can use an online tool to look up fall 2019 neighborhood schools. A letter was mailed last week to...
View ArticleEnjoy a Potluck & A Night of Carols at St. Francis of Assisi on Tuesday, Dec. 11
All are very happily invited to join the St. Francis of Assisi Parish/School community for a potluck dinner and A Night of Carols on Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. “Come celebrate the season...
View ArticleBurien Elks donate free dictionaries to third graders at Bow Lake Elementary
10,000 Reasons to Give Third grade students at Bow Lake Elementary were smiling Monday afternoon (Dec. 10) after receiving free dictionaries from the Burien Elks #2143. The Dictionary Project was...
View ArticleHighline Schools Foundation awards over $122,000 in grants to teachers, staff
The Highline Schools Foundation announced that they have awarded over $122,000 in grants to teachers and staff in support of Highline Public Schools. The foundation’s grant program supports classroom...
View ArticleGlendale Lutheran School’s Open House will be Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019
Glendale Lutheran School will be holding an Open House on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019: Join them at their campus from 5 – 7 p.m. on Jan. 15 to experience the “Eagle” spirit firsthand. Celebrating over 50...
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