EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated with the correct, current budget total. Highline Public Schools 2022 bond is funding construction of a new synthetic turf field and new track […]
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Downed tree on power lines closes part of Sylvester Road in Burien Monday
Officials are investigating a downed tree that has come to rest on power lines on Sylvester Road near SW 175th Street in Burien on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. The tree […]
Firefighter goes upside-down to rescue baby duckling from drain on busy Sylvester Road in Burien
By Scott Schaefer Photos courtesy Summer Peritore Summer Peritore was driving home on July 13, 2021 when she witnessed a Mama duck and her nine ducklings crossing Sylvester Road SW, […]
One-car accident on Sylvester Road sends driver to hospital, knocks out power
A one-car accident on Sylvester Road at around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday night, April 13, sent one to the hospital, and caused a power outage in the area. After the driver was cleared […]
Student with gun caught, expelled from Sylvester Middle School Friday
On Friday, Jan. 20, a student was caught with a gun in his possession at Sylvester Middle School in Burien. According to an email sent by school Principal Kyle Linman, […]
Bittner Flute awarded to 8th Grader at Burien's Sylvester Middle School
The 2014 Bittner Flute has been awarded to Kaya Fernandes, an 8th grader at Sylvester Middle School. She is the daughter of Ms. Jamie Fernandes of Burien. The Bittner Flute […]
Highline Schools Foundation announces its 2024 Gold Star Awards winners
In front of a sold-out crowd of enthusiastic supporters, the Highline Schools Foundation presented the 2024 Gold Star Awards Wednesday night, Mar. 27, 2024 at the annual Gold Star Bash, […]
Highline Schools Foundation announces its 2024 Gold Star Award Nominees
On Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, the Highline Schools Foundation (HSF) announced its 2024 Gold Star Award nominees. These are prestigious honors in our school community, recognizing Highline Public Schools’ best […]
UPDATE: Power restored to over 3,400 Seattle City Light customers Tuesday
UPDATE JULY 18, 9:19 P.M.: Seattle City Light is reporting that power has been restored to over 3,400 customers in South Burien on Tuesday night, July 18, 2023. Power was […]
Repeat offender charged in Feb. 14 Burien officer-involved shooting incident
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged Abdinjib A. Ibraham, 35, with Felony Harassment for threatening to cause bodily injury to a King County Sheriff’s Office Deputy in Burien […]
Highline Schools Foundation announces 2023 Gold Star Award Nominees
This week, the Highline Schools Foundation announced its 2023 Gold Star Award nominees. The Gold Star Awards are prestigious honors in our school community, recognizing Highline Public Schools’ best and […]