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As the third largest economic powerhouse in Washington state, the maritime sector is a vital pillar of our economy. But with seasoned maritime professionals moving into retirement, and new technologies […]
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Partnership signing marks milestone for Highline Heritage Museum
On Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2024, the Highline Heritage Museum – in partnership with the cities of Burien, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Highline Public Schools, Port of Seattle, and Highline College – […]
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Celebrate La Posada at Highline Heritage Museum on Friday night, Dec. 8
Come celebrate La Posada at the Highline Heritage Museum in Burien on Friday night, Dec. 8, 2023. This free holiday event will run from 5 – 8 p.m. La Posada, […]
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Celebrate La Posada at Highline Heritage Museum on Friday night, Dec. 8
Come celebrate La Posada at the Highline Heritage Museum in Burien on Friday night, Dec. 8, 2023. This free holiday event will run from 5 – 8 p.m. La Posada, […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘I just cast my vote for Melissa Petrini for Highline School Board Position 4; here’s why’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff. […]
Posted inBurien News
Burien’s New Start High School is now ‘Innovation Heights Academy’
Embark on a culinary track at the local skills center, take a class at a community college, intern with a local company, or take time to devote to your family; […]
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Burien celebrates becoming an official Creative District at Highline Heritage Museum launch party
On Saturday night, June 17, 2023 at the Highline Heritage Museum, creative types and supporters gathered to celebrate the official designation of Burien as a Creative District. The idea of […]
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Highline High Environmental Club leaders, supporters celebrate solar panel success at school
Highline High School Environmental Club leaders Jordan Powers, Mikah Ramsey and Raidon Sann capped off senior year last week by celebrating the 100-kilowatt, 285 solar panels producing energy on top […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Burien News, Events, Featured Post
Opening Reception for Maureen Hoffmann’s Italian Stone Art Exhibit is Friday at Highline Heritage Museum
Story & Photos by Eric Mathison Maureen Hoffmann is well known around Burien. Maybe, it’s because she’s led Walk-n-Talks around town every month for many years as part of her […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Burien News, Events, Featured Post
Reception for local Artist Maureen Hoffmann will be at Highline Heritage Museum on Friday, May 5
Local Artist Maureen Hoffmann and her exhibit ‘Italian Stone: Artist’s Muse’ will be celebrated with an Opening Reception at the Highline Heritage Museum on Friday, May 5, 2023. Hosted by […]
Posted inBurien News
2023 Gold Star Award winners announced at Highline Schools Foundation’s Gold Star Bash
In front of a sold-out crowd of enthusiastic supporters, the Highline Schools Foundation presented the 2023 Gold Star Awards Wednesday night at the Gold Star Bash, held at the Burien […]
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Highline High School Alumni Foundation gives updates for 2023
From our friends at the Highline High School Alumni Foundation: Welcome Highline Alumni, Friends, and Community Sponsors In 1995 the Highline High School Alumni Foundation donated one scholarship for $500. […]
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SAVE THE DATE: Highline Schools Foundation’s Project PROMise will be April 14 & 15
SAVE THE DATE: Highline Schools Foundation’s 2023 Project PROMise will be held at Puget Sound Skills Center on Friday and Saturday, April 14 & 15, 2023. Organizers are partnering with […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Burien News, Business, Featured Post
The B-Town Blog celebrates 15 years of publishing Burien News with party, new logo & redesigned website
On Wednesday night, Jan. 18, 2023, around 125 or so of our closest friends and supporters gathered at the Highline Heritage Museum to celebrate The B-Town Blog’s 15th Anniversary at […]
Posted inBurien News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics, Schools & Education
Seattle King County REALTORS® endorse bond measure for Highline Public Schools
The Highline Public Schools Bond (Proposition 1) this week earned unanimous endorsement from the Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR). The measure, which seeks to raise nearly $518.4 million and needs […]
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Highline Public Schools’ Prop. 1 would rebuild 3 schools and make improvements districtwide
SPONSORED: Highline Public Schools’ Proposition 1 would rebuild three schools and make improvements districtwide Voters will consider the funding measure in the November 8 election Anni Tadesse, who graduated from […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Schools & Education
Highline High grad Katarina Quach receives Obama-Chesky Voyager scholarship
Highline High School class of 2020 alum Katarina Quach recently got accepted into the inaugural cohort of the Obama-Chesky Voyager scholars at Boston University. Quach is majoring in public relations […]
Posted inBurien News, Elections, Events, Featured Post, Politics, Schools & Education
Highline Public Schools Bond community meetings start tonight in White Center
In the Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 general election, Highline Public Schools will ask the community to consider a capital bond to rebuild three aging school buildings and provide improvements throughout […]
Posted inBurien News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics, Schools & Education
Learn more about Highline Public Schools Bond at upcoming meetings
All are invited to learn more about the Highline Public Schools Bond on the Nov. 1, 2022 ballot at an upcoming community information meeting. See the school designs for Evergreen […]
Posted inBurien News, Crime, Events, Featured Post, Health & Wellness
‘National Night Out for Highline’ will be Tuesday, Aug. 2
Burien resident Karin Sinkula is inviting all to a free ‘National Night Out for Highline’ event in her neighborhood located at 10th Ave S. and S. 132nd (by the pedestrian […]
Posted inBurien News, Events, Featured Post, Schools & Education
Tyee High mascot retirement & school design info night will be Thursday, July 21
From our sister site The SeaTac Blog: Tyee alumni Dave Sousa, Robin Adams and Deana Anderson pose behind a school sign. Sousa volunteers at the Highline Heritage Museum and will […]
Posted inBurien News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics, Schools & Education
Highline School Board votes to put School Bond on Nov. 8 ballot; will rebuild Evergreen, Tyee and Pacific Schools
Highline School Board Directors Joe Van, Angelica Alvarez, Azeb Hagos and Aaron Garcia show off the designs for Evergreen, Tyee and Pacific. Photo courtesy Highline Public Schools. The Highline School […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Schools & Education
Highline School Board hears recommendation for $518 million construction bond
At this week’s (May 18, 2022) Highline School Board meeting, two community members and a high school student – all from Highline’s volunteer Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) – recommended […]
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Previously postponed ribbon cutting for new Highline High School rescheduled to June 15
Almost 100 years after Highline High School first opened its doors in 1924, HHS students and staff started school in a brand new 256,000-square-foot building in September, 2021. Highline Public Schools […]
