By Cynthia Flash Rasha Ibrahim came to the United States from Iraq as a refugee in 2008. Despite earning her BA in teaching and Arabic language, she and her family faced persecution in Iraq and later in Syria. They hoped for a fresh start. But…MORE
Highline Times - News
Burien's new boss gets to know the town.
Mon, 09/22/14
by Ken RobinsonEditor
Kamuron Gurol, Burien's new City Manager, isn't a hugger. But he has a great smile and a kind, warm way and glowing intelligence that feels like a hug. Still, he said, "I need to smile more."
He also has a…MORE
Highline ranks in top 100 degree producers
Mon, 09/22/14
Community College Week releases 2014 results
Highline College earned national recognition as one of the top 100 associate degree producers of 2014 from Community College Week.
Highline was ranked 48 in the Top 100 Associate Degree…MORE
Metro football shuttles heading to Huskies, Hawks games
Mon, 09/22/14
Metro football shuttles heading to Huskies, Hawks games Riders should prepare for some delays due to construction, limited number of buses
Football fans can climb on King County Metro Transit game day shuttles to the University of…MORE
Emergency drills next week at King County International Airport
Fri, 09/19/14
information from King County
In late September, emergency responders and aviation officials from south King County will be conducting a series of mass casualty incident (MCI) drills at the King County International Airport.
Because…MORE
BAT is back on the boards!
Wed, 09/17/14
What's old is new again. The Burien Actors Theatre is home again after a hiatus of several months. Their former playhouse was torched by arsonists last winter leaving them without a performance stage.
Temporary options included the former…MORE
Ribbon-cutting at Seahurst Park merges environmental and community interests
Wed, 09/17/14
By Maggie Nicholson On Friday, September 12th, community members and leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting at newly restored Seahurst Park in Burien.
Preceding the ceremony, tours of the restoration site were offered. Extensive…MORE
Highline Athletic Director announces retirement
Wed, 09/17/14
The Highline Times today received the following letter from Terry McMahan, Direcdtor of Athletics for the Highline School District:
Friends, Family, and Colleagues:
I am writing to let you know that I will be retiring at the end of…MORE
Highline is first in U.S. to provide students with safe 4G access to online curriculum
Mon, 09/15/14
Starting this fall, students at two Highline Schools will be able to get online to use web-based learning programs anywhere they are, without the need for a standard Wi-Fi connection.
Highline is the first district in the nation to provide…MORE
Oh, Steinke!..you've done it again!
Mon, 09/15/14
Courtney Steinke, 82, of SeaTac, recently returned from the Washington State Senior Games, held in the vicinity of Olympia, July 24-27.
Steinke competed in bowling, long jump,standing long jump and a 50 meter race, garnering a gold medal,…MORE
