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Fly Fishing Film Tour hits Seattle on Feb. 4
Highline Times - For those whose ears perk up at the sound of slurping trout rising in a feeding channel and the zip of a tight line after a well-placed fly captures their imagination, a pretty cool film festival comes to Seattle's SIFF Cinema on Monday night, Feb. 6. 2012 Fly Fishing Film Tour Where: Uptown Cinema - SIFF Theater (511 Queen Anne Ave North Seattle, WA 98103) When: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. How: Discount tickets available at The Avid Angler, Pacific Fly Fishers, Creekside Angling Co. $15 at the door day of show. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235",... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Fly Fishing Film Tour hits Seattle on Feb. 4
Highline Times - For those whose ears perk up at the sound of slurping trout rising in a feeding channel and the zip of a tight line after a well-placed fly captures their imagination, a pretty cool film festival comes to Seattle's SIFF Cinema on Monday night, Feb. 6. 2012 Fly Fishing Film Tour Where: Uptown Cinema - SIFF Theater (511 Queen Anne Ave North Seattle, WA 98103) When: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. How: Discount tickets available at The Avid Angler, Pacific Fly Fishers, Creekside Angling Co. $15 at the door day of show. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235",... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Saturday, February 4, 2012 -- 9:54 am
LETTER: Moving Of Karuna Arts Yoga 'Will Leave A Big Hole In Olde Burien'
B-Town (Blog) - Karuna Arts Yoga has occupied the building on the corner of Ambaum Blvd. and SW 152nd in Olde Burien for 7 years and Anne Basco the owner has successfully taught a wide range of students... Read more...
LETTER: Moving Of Karuna Arts Yoga 'Will Leave A Big Hole In Olde Burien'
B-Town (Blog) - Karuna Arts Yoga has occupied the building on the corner of Ambaum Blvd. and SW 152nd in Olde Burien for 7 years and Anne Basco the owner has successfully taught a wide range of students... Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 4:50 pm
Still time to nominate someone for Discover Burien awards
Highline Times - Nomination forms for awards to be given at Discover Burien's annual Awards Dinner and silent auction fundraiser are due by 3 p.m.,Wednesday, Feb. 8. Nomination forms can be found online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/58NTV8F or http://www.discoverburien.com/events/events-burien-winter.php. Sponsored in part by Waste Management of Washington and Re/Max All City. The event is March 2 at the Burien Community Center 14700 6th Avenue SW, from 6 - 10 p.m.. Money raised will support the continued efforts "To create and sustain a vibrant Burien business community through promotions and... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Still time to nominate someone for Discover Burien awards
Highline Times - Nomination forms for awards to be given at Discover Burien's annual Awards Dinner and silent auction fundraiser are due by 3 p.m.,Wednesday, Feb. 8. Nomination forms can be found online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/58NTV8F or http://www.discoverburien.com/events/events-burien-winter.php. Sponsored in part by Waste Management of Washington and Re/Max All City. The event is March 2 at the Burien Community Center 14700 6th Avenue SW, from 6 - 10 p.m.. Money raised will support the continued efforts "To create and sustain a vibrant Burien business community through promotions and... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 4:42 pm
Girls Basketball: Rams take SPSL North title
Highline Times - AUBURN - Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Auburn Riverside High School turned into a history making event for the Mount Rainier girls basketball team. Overcoming late foul trouble and a terrific rally from their persistent opponents, the state second ranked Rams (19-0, 15-0 league) held off the No. 7 Ravens 78-73 to claim their first South Puget Sound League 4A North Division title in only their second year at Class 4A. The championship also delivers Mount Rainier's first championship banner to hang in its gym. This victory was truly hard fought, as the Ram led only 75-70 as 29.5 seconds showed in... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Girls Basketball: Rams take SPSL North title
Highline Times - AUBURN - Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Auburn Riverside High School turned into a history making event for the Mount Rainier girls basketball team. Overcoming late foul trouble and a terrific rally from their persistent opponents, the state second ranked Rams (19-0, 15-0 league) held off the No. 7 Ravens 78-73 to claim their first South Puget Sound League 4A North Division title in only their second year at Class 4A. The championship also delivers Mount Rainier's first championship banner to hang in its gym. This victory was truly hard fought, as the Ram led only 75-70 as 29.5 seconds showed in... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 4:39 pm
Save the date: Discover Burien Awards Dinner & Auction
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Save the date: Discover Burien Awards Dinner & Auction
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Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 4:31 pm
Sports Roundup for 2-3-12
Highline Times - Tuesday, Jan. 31 Boys basketball Mt. Rainier 79, Kentwood 66 The Rams cruised to victory this past Tuesday. Renton 59, Evergreen 47 The Wolverines of White Center took a 12-point loss to the Indians this past Tuesday. Kennedy 54, Lindbergh 35 Kennedy carried the day against Lindbergh in action last Tuesday. SCS 64, Life Christian 55 Seattle Christian scored a nine-point victory over Life Christian of Tacoma on Tuesday. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_1"); Girls basketball Renton... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Sports Roundup for 2-3-12
Highline Times - Tuesday, Jan. 31 Boys basketball Mt. Rainier 79, Kentwood 66 The Rams cruised to victory this past Tuesday. Renton 59, Evergreen 47 The Wolverines of White Center took a 12-point loss to the Indians this past Tuesday. Kennedy 54, Lindbergh 35 Kennedy carried the day against Lindbergh in action last Tuesday. SCS 64, Life Christian 55 Seattle Christian scored a nine-point victory over Life Christian of Tacoma on Tuesday. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_1"); Girls basketball Renton... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 4:20 pm
North Highline crime and public safety report for January
Highline Times - White Center Storefront Deputy BJ Myers presented his monthly public safety recap to the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council on Feb. 3. Here are the details: Robberies Speaking on different robberies in the area, Myers said the suspects in a Jan. 11 liquor store robbery were identified and arrested thanks to surveillance camera footage. A deputy noticed one of the suspects walking in the area, Myers said, confronted him and was able to get a full confession. In the Pawn Pros robbery on Jan. 24, where four men entered with a handgun and baseball bats, Myers said no arrests have... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
North Highline crime and public safety report for January
Highline Times - White Center Storefront Deputy BJ Myers presented his monthly public safety recap to the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council on Feb. 3. Here are the details: Robberies Speaking on different robberies in the area, Myers said the suspects in a Jan. 11 liquor store robbery were identified and arrested thanks to surveillance camera footage. A deputy noticed one of the suspects walking in the area, Myers said, confronted him and was able to get a full confession. In the Pawn Pros robbery on Jan. 24, where four men entered with a handgun and baseball bats, Myers said no arrests have... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 4:15 pm
School district to begin interviewing superintendent candidates
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School district to begin interviewing superintendent candidates
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Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 2:49 pm
What could your dress do?
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What could your dress do?
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Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 2:48 pm
City, county and police vow to subdue unruly teen behavior at Burien Library
Federal Way News - ... this week for Jerry ... There has been a lot of community outcry over the groups of teenagers that congregate at the Burien Library after school. The county, city and police have said they are working towards solutions to make the library a more ... Read more...
City, county and police vow to subdue unruly teen behavior at Burien Library
Federal Way News - ... this week for Jerry ... There has been a lot of community outcry over the groups of teenagers that congregate at the Burien Library after school. The county, city and police have said they are working towards solutions to make the library a more ... Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 2:29 pm
City, county and police vow to subdue unruly teen behavior at Burien Library
Highline Times - As the final bell rings at Burien-area high schools and junior highs teenagers are unleashed in droves, many feeling the freedom of that gap between class ending and dinner time back home. A lot of teens end up at Burien's library, which, to an outsider, might seem like a dream come true ("Your kids voluntarily go to the library!?"). But for many Burienites and others using the library, the teens congregating at and around the library have become a problem. Complaints of vandalism, drug use, swearing, intimidation, car prowls, pulling fire alarms, loud voices inside a traditionally very... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
City, county and police vow to subdue unruly teen behavior at Burien Library
Highline Times - As the final bell rings at Burien-area high schools and junior highs teenagers are unleashed in droves, many feeling the freedom of that gap between class ending and dinner time back home. A lot of teens end up at Burien's library, which, to an outsider, might seem like a dream come true ("Your kids voluntarily go to the library!?"). But for many Burienites and others using the library, the teens congregating at and around the library have become a problem. Complaints of vandalism, drug use, swearing, intimidation, car prowls, pulling fire alarms, loud voices inside a traditionally very... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 1:38 pm
Now You Can Nominate Online For Discover Burien's Annual Awards Dinner
B-Town (Blog) - Discover Burien (BTB Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer sits on its Board of Directors) is seeking nominations to recognize at its annual Awards Dinner and Auction, coming up Friday, March 2nd at the Burien Community Center (more info here), and they've opened a new online voting system. According to the voting website: 'Discover Burien recognizes exemplary individuals [...] Read more...
Now You Can Nominate Online For Discover Burien's Annual Awards Dinner
B-Town (Blog) - Discover Burien (BTB Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer sits on its Board of Directors) is seeking nominations to recognize at its annual Awards Dinner and Auction, coming up Friday, March 2nd at the Burien Community Center (more info here), and they've opened a new online voting system. According to the voting website: 'Discover Burien recognizes exemplary individuals [...] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 1:05 pm
Send Local Girls To Their Prom In Style - Donate To Project PROMise
B-Town (Blog) - For many high school girls, going to the prom is an event anticipated for years--but not going to the prom because the family can't afford a formal dress can be devastating. This year, thanks to the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence, a number of high school students will be going to the prom in beautiful [...] Read more...
Send Local Girls To Their Prom In Style - Donate To Project PROMise
B-Town (Blog) - For many high school girls, going to the prom is an event anticipated for years--but not going to the prom because the family can't afford a formal dress can be devastating. This year, thanks to the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence, a number of high school students will be going to the prom in beautiful [...] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 1:02 pm
This weekend: Daddy-Daughter Valentine's Ball
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This weekend: Daddy-Daughter Valentine's Ball
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Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 12:46 pm
Highline Schools earn Washington Achievement Awards
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Highline Schools earn Washington Achievement Awards
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Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 12:41 pm
Local CEO donates GPS systems for Highline school buses
Highline Times - Press release: As Highline was shopping for global positioning systems (GPS) for school buses, ZONAR Systems Incorporated offered to supply GPS equipment for all 104 Highline buses, with no charge for the hardware. That contribution saves the school district nearly $20,000. ZONAR also dramatically cut the service fees, for an additional annual savings of $8,700 per year. ? ZONAR President and CEO Brett Brinton lives in Highline School District, and says this is his way of supporting his local community and schools. ? GPS allows the district's transportation department to track the... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Local CEO donates GPS systems for Highline school buses
Highline Times - Press release: As Highline was shopping for global positioning systems (GPS) for school buses, ZONAR Systems Incorporated offered to supply GPS equipment for all 104 Highline buses, with no charge for the hardware. That contribution saves the school district nearly $20,000. ZONAR also dramatically cut the service fees, for an additional annual savings of $8,700 per year. ? ZONAR President and CEO Brett Brinton lives in Highline School District, and says this is his way of supporting his local community and schools. ? GPS allows the district's transportation department to track the... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 12:35 pm
Got a prom dress you never wear anymore?
Highline Times - Press release: For many high school girls, going to the prom is an event anticipated for years, but not going to the prom because the family can't afford a formal dress can be devastating. This year, thanks to the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence, a number of high school students will be going to the prom in beautiful dresses donated by local organizations and members of the community. They will also have opportunity to select shoes, bags and other accessories contributed by the local community. In its 4th Annual Project PROMise(TM), the Highline Schools Foundation collects... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Got a prom dress you never wear anymore?
Highline Times - Press release: For many high school girls, going to the prom is an event anticipated for years, but not going to the prom because the family can't afford a formal dress can be devastating. This year, thanks to the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence, a number of high school students will be going to the prom in beautiful dresses donated by local organizations and members of the community. They will also have opportunity to select shoes, bags and other accessories contributed by the local community. In its 4th Annual Project PROMise(TM), the Highline Schools Foundation collects... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 12:30 pm
Five Highline schools earn state achievement awards
Highline Times - Press release: Five Highline Schools earned the Washington Achievement Award for 2011. The statewide award celebrates schools for overall excellence and special recognition in language arts, math, science, graduation rate, improvement and closing achievement gaps. The Highline schools and the categories for which they are being recognized are: Southern Heights Elementary (Improvement) Chinook Middle School (Improvement) Global Connections H.S. (Achievement Gap) Health Sciences and Human Services High School (Extended Graduation Rate) Aviation High School (Overall Excellence, Math,... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Five Highline schools earn state achievement awards
Highline Times - Press release: Five Highline Schools earned the Washington Achievement Award for 2011. The statewide award celebrates schools for overall excellence and special recognition in language arts, math, science, graduation rate, improvement and closing achievement gaps. The Highline schools and the categories for which they are being recognized are: Southern Heights Elementary (Improvement) Chinook Middle School (Improvement) Global Connections H.S. (Achievement Gap) Health Sciences and Human Services High School (Extended Graduation Rate) Aviation High School (Overall Excellence, Math,... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 12:18 pm
Josh Sandell Named Business Student of the Month
Highline Times - Press release: Josh Sandell, a senior from Highline High School, was chosen as the January Business Student of the Month. Josh has taken a number of business courses, including business law, accounting, international business, retail management, marketing, and business management. Josh earned a 3.5-3.9 GPA in 2008-2009, and also had perfect attendance for the first semester of that year. He was DECA Student of the Month in September 2011, and won 3rd place in Hospitality Management and Network Design at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Regional Conferences. Josh was elected... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Josh Sandell Named Business Student of the Month
Highline Times - Press release: Josh Sandell, a senior from Highline High School, was chosen as the January Business Student of the Month. Josh has taken a number of business courses, including business law, accounting, international business, retail management, marketing, and business management. Josh earned a 3.5-3.9 GPA in 2008-2009, and also had perfect attendance for the first semester of that year. He was DECA Student of the Month in September 2011, and won 3rd place in Hospitality Management and Network Design at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Regional Conferences. Josh was elected... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 11:10 am
24 schools in South Seattle and South King County earn Achievement Awards
Highline Times - Press release: Twenty-four schools in the Road Map Region of South Seattle and South King County are receiving Washington Achievement Awards for 2011. The Washington Achievement Award is sponsored by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education. The Road Map Project's goal is to double the number of students in South Seattle and South King County who are on track to graduate from college or earn a career credential by 2020. The project is committed to nothing less than closing the unacceptable achievement gaps for low income students and children of... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
24 schools in South Seattle and South King County earn Achievement Awards
Highline Times - Press release: Twenty-four schools in the Road Map Region of South Seattle and South King County are receiving Washington Achievement Awards for 2011. The Washington Achievement Award is sponsored by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education. The Road Map Project's goal is to double the number of students in South Seattle and South King County who are on track to graduate from college or earn a career credential by 2020. The project is committed to nothing less than closing the unacceptable achievement gaps for low income students and children of... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
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