King County Library system offers both in-person and online tutoring services. While many services are aimed at K12 students, some are also available for adult learners.
All schools are closed on Monday, September 9. All school activities, athletics and meetings are canceled, including the vaccine clinic. Central office is open.
In the return of Highline High School football, the Pirates cruised to a 42-27 victory in the season opener at home over Mt. Rainier High School; Adam Estrada dazzled.
Retired Second grade schoolteacher testifies to the importance and efficacy of reading aloud to children and having them follow along in a physical book.
Rookie Highline Pirate head coach JT Jackson discusses his team's season in 3A ball. Highline will face district rival Mount Rainier Friday night.
Blame for homelessness and crime in Burien is complex. City Council, Chief of Police, and Dow are easy targets, but who ultimately responsible for the sheriff's inaction?
Late July 2024, someone outside of the Highline School District informed the board of repeated FERPA violations by Highline's top SEL administrator.
Onlookers at the Sept 4 Highline School Board meeting gasped audibly as directors, administrators, and the Superintendent tossed aside civility, attacking new directors.
This is Day 22 of a six-week timeline set forth by County Executive Dow Constantine. Dow promised to find housing, shelter for homeless people at KC encampment in Burien.
Help Highline celebrate the new synthetic field, track, and soccer mini pitch at Sylvester MS. The new athletic facilities are part of the 2022 school bond projects.
TOPICS: Teamsters Salary Increase, Revised Salary Schedules for HEA & Administrators; Special Ed. Public Comments on Robotics Team, Academics, Title IX.
"Our goal is to run out of adoptable animals," said Dr. Gene Mueller, manager of RASKC. "If you've been thinking about adding a cat or dog to your home..."
Chief Calabrese's approach to his duties will take one of two forms: Either he'll be a real leader or he will be a functionary. It might take some months to tell...
Opponents of I-2109 spoke at the new Tyee High School construction site in SeaTac today, which benefits from money raised by the tax targeted by I-2109.
On Friday, September 6, Burien C.A.R.E.S. and the Burien Police Department are partnering up to bring awareness to pet rescues. See you in the park!
Gunfire was reported by neighbors close to the Starbucks on Ambaum and 148th. Subjects with active warrants arrested at the Starbucks camp.
The Highline Schools Foundation is leading a school supplies drive for K12 students in the Highline School District. Donations needed by mid September.
In the year of 1894, Labor Day became a legal national holiday, designated by an act of Congress. What prompted it, and who came up with the idea?
$80K in Non-Burien Progressive money failed to convince Burien residents to support a redundant initiative. SEATTLE SOCIALISTS are now here to push voters even harder...
As Burien witnesses human beings in such devastating conditions, there is a sense of rising fear, anxiety and social unease. But what else is being destroyed?
Highline Pirates took the field on Friday 8/30/24 at Mercer Island High School in a multi-team "round robin" Jamboree. They started slow...
The City of Burien continues to be at the mercy of escalating criminal and drug activities, especially due to homelessness. Burien now has three downtown criminal hubs.
OSPI's Reykdal released "Guidance for Schools to Limit Cell Phones." OSPI Contender Olson says "Guidance is not action!"
Highline Pirate Seniors Adam and Nathan share their excitement about their upcoming and final season as a Highline Pirates.
Last night, just after midnight, shots were fired towards a residence on 130th Place in Burien, a few blocks east of Cedarhurst Elementary.
The homeless camp behind the Starbucks on SW 148th just expanded 5 feet east and added tents. Business owners report regular occurrences of domestic violence at the camp.
City of Burien Selects Tom Calabrese to Lead Burien Police Department. The new Chief has strong ties to Burien with 16 years of his KCSO career in Burien.
Highline Pirates enter this season with an experienced line. Friday, they get their first taste of competition at Mercer Island Jamboree.
A homeless camp in the alley behind the Starbucks on SW 148th has a high turnover rate, and is getting worse by the day...
City of Burien: Upcoming Fall Programs and Events Happening at Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services - Programs for All Ages
Artist Installations, art making, performers, night market, and more! Come experience Burien’s fantastically fanciful annual light festival!
King County needs community input as they plan for the future of the Boeing Field airport: "Vision 2045 Airport Plan" and the "Part 150 Study."
Washington OSPI released their draft of new learning standards for K12 ELA, Math and Science. Community members are encouraged to review and comment.
Ever thought about including some wild native plants in your diet? Here are are a few ideas on how to begin your foraging journey.
Inflation is killing the living standards of the citizens of Burien and the rest of the nation. What are some escalating factors behind inflation, and do we manage it?
Des Moines Memorial Drive is a well-traveled Burien road, but why is it named as a "Memorial Drive?"Here's a look back at this historic thoroughfare.
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda answers Burien.News question: "When do you plan to do something about King County's homeless camp in Burien?"
At every School Board Meeting, each Director has the opportunity to give a report. Listening to their input is a great way to find out what each Director values.
Captain Tom Calabrese will serve as Burien's Interim Chief while the City of Burien works with KCSO to select a new chief of police for the Burien Police Department.
Ryan Ables has opened an authentic classic steakhouse in Burien. From the distinctive menu to the jazz music and the serving staff's attire, everything says "welcome."
Last fall, the Highline School Board announced a new Strategic Plan Dashboard would be available for people to track Highline's Plan. But where are the Academics?
Currently, at the Burien Courthouse parking lot, there are 74 homeless tents. Dow says that REACH plans to find housing, shelter for those people within 4 - 6 weeks.
On August 19, 2024 at the Burien City Council meeting, political theater ensued as activists made a redundant presentation of legal documents.
Small Business Resources: Rotary After-Hours and upcoming networking dates and training resources for small businesses.
Arthur West, referred to as a "public records gadfly" by the Associated Press, is now joined by Burien activists in their latest attempt to disrupt the council.
TOPICS: 20 Year Comp Plan discussion, and FY2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Admin, Human Services, and Capital Projects
Chief Ted Boe is a good man, but he's not the RIGHT man to be police chief in Burien right now. No one is the right person for THAT job... because it's an impossible job.
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