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Fly Fishing Film Tour hits Seattle on Feb. 4
The 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
The 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'
The Waterland Blog - ... that has attracted children and their parents to Old Burien. The studio is now moving to a new location in Des Moines, on the corner of 6th Ave SW and S. 223rd (605 South 223rd Street). The building has been extensively remodeled, turning it from a ... Read more...
LETTER: Moving Of Karuna Arts Yoga 'Will Leave A Big Hole In Olde Burien'
The Waterland Blog - ... that has attracted children and their parents to Old Burien. The studio is now moving to a new location in Des Moines, on the corner of 6th Ave SW and S. 223rd (605 South 223rd Street). The building has been extensively remodeled, turning it from a ... Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 4:50 pm
Still time to nominate someone for Discover Burien awards
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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 -- 4:31 pm
Sports Roundup for 2-3-12
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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 -- 2:29 pm
City, county and police vow to subdue unruly teen behavior at Burien Library
The 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
The 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 -- 12:57 pm
4 Auburn schools to earn distinguished Achievement Awards
Auburn Reporter - Auburn to honor statistician Priscilla Wood, former coach Tim Cummings Auburn cleanup continues after costly storm Des Moines men plead not guilty in Auburn homicide Alpac, Gildo Rey and Hazelwood elementary schools were recognized for overall excellence based on averages. Read more...
4 Auburn schools to earn distinguished Achievement Awards
Auburn Reporter - Auburn to honor statistician Priscilla Wood, former coach Tim Cummings Auburn cleanup continues after costly storm Des Moines men plead not guilty in Auburn homicide Alpac, Gildo Rey and Hazelwood elementary schools were recognized for overall excellence based on averages. Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 12:41 pm
Local CEO donates GPS systems for Highline school buses
The 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
The 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 -- 12:38 pm
Dove releases at events feather the nests of businesses
ScrippsNews - ... released white doves, which are actually homing pigeons. Then, as trained, the birds flew back to his home in Des Moines, Wash. People hire McAndrews because the doves provide an emotional outlet, something hopeful to mourn a loved one. His minimum ... Read more...
Dove releases at events feather the nests of businesses
ScrippsNews - ... released white doves, which are actually homing pigeons. Then, as trained, the birds flew back to his home in Des Moines, Wash. People hire McAndrews because the doves provide an emotional outlet, something hopeful to mourn a loved one. His minimum ... Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 12:35 pm
Got a prom dress you never wear anymore?
The 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?
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 10:01 am
Finalists for Highline Schools Superintendent will meet the public
The Highline Times - Three finalist candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools for the Highline School District will have a chance to meet the public over three days beginning Feb. 22. The School Board will select the three finalists by the middle of the month. Each finalist will spend a day touring Highline and meeting staff, parents, students, and community members seeking input. The district will host each finalist on a separate day, February 22, 23, and 24. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235",... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Finalists for Highline Schools Superintendent will meet the public
The Highline Times - Three finalist candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools for the Highline School District will have a chance to meet the public over three days beginning Feb. 22. The School Board will select the three finalists by the middle of the month. Each finalist will spend a day touring Highline and meeting staff, parents, students, and community members seeking input. The district will host each finalist on a separate day, February 22, 23, and 24. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235",... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 7:51 am
31-year-old Tukwila man found dead in his backyard
The Highline Times - From the Tukwila Police Department: At 8:26 P.M. on Feb. 2, a 31-year-old man was found dead by his family. Family members said the man often walks in the evening. When he was overdue to return, they began looking for him. He was found close to his home suffering from injuries. Family members started CPR and called 911. Medics responded and also treated the man but were unable to revive him. He may have been there for an hour or more. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_1"); Detectives are... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
31-year-old Tukwila man found dead in his backyard
The Highline Times - From the Tukwila Police Department: At 8:26 P.M. on Feb. 2, a 31-year-old man was found dead by his family. Family members said the man often walks in the evening. When he was overdue to return, they began looking for him. He was found close to his home suffering from injuries. Family members started CPR and called 911. Medics responded and also treated the man but were unable to revive him. He may have been there for an hour or more. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_1"); Detectives are... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 7:36 am
19-year-old woman shot and killed in Tukwila
The Highline Times - From the Tukwila Police Department: At about 9:15 P.M. on Feb. 2, Seattle Police contacted a shooting victim being driven to Harborview by a friend. The 19 year-old woman was in very serious condition and taken to Harborview for treatment where she later died from her injuries. Her friend, who was driving at the time of the attack, said they were in an SUV on Tukwila International Blvd. The victim was the only passenger in the vehicle. Tukwila Police searched the area and found shell casings at S. 116 St. & Tukwila International Blvd. That intersection was closed and officers &... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
19-year-old woman shot and killed in Tukwila
The Highline Times - From the Tukwila Police Department: At about 9:15 P.M. on Feb. 2, Seattle Police contacted a shooting victim being driven to Harborview by a friend. The 19 year-old woman was in very serious condition and taken to Harborview for treatment where she later died from her injuries. Her friend, who was driving at the time of the attack, said they were in an SUV on Tukwila International Blvd. The victim was the only passenger in the vehicle. Tukwila Police searched the area and found shell casings at S. 116 St. & Tukwila International Blvd. That intersection was closed and officers &... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 7:27 am
Scary moment as 11-year-old Burien boy disappeared for seven hours
The Highline Times - The call for help from the King County Sheriff's Office went out around 7 p.m. on Feb. 2: an 11-year-old Burien boy had wandered off campus from Hazel Valley Elementary School around 1 p.m. after getting in trouble on the playground. An hour and a half later good news came from KCSO: The boy had walked home and was safe. No word yet on where the little boy was during that time, but chances are his parents are going through a thorough debriefing. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_2"); [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Scary moment as 11-year-old Burien boy disappeared for seven hours
The Highline Times - The call for help from the King County Sheriff's Office went out around 7 p.m. on Feb. 2: an 11-year-old Burien boy had wandered off campus from Hazel Valley Elementary School around 1 p.m. after getting in trouble on the playground. An hour and a half later good news came from KCSO: The boy had walked home and was safe. No word yet on where the little boy was during that time, but chances are his parents are going through a thorough debriefing. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_2"); [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 9:02 pm
Guilty verdict in shooting death of 12-year-old boy in Skyway
Seattle Post-Intelligencer - ... records and video surveillance footage. King County sheriff's detectives followed the couple from their house in Des Moines to a motel in Yelm the day after the shooting and arrested Walker, a felon, on a probation violation a few days later. He was ... Read more...
Guilty verdict in shooting death of 12-year-old boy in Skyway
Seattle Post-Intelligencer - ... records and video surveillance footage. King County sheriff's detectives followed the couple from their house in Des Moines to a motel in Yelm the day after the shooting and arrested Walker, a felon, on a probation violation a few days later. He was ... Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 8:27 pm
King County Sherrif is seeking help in finding missing 11 year old boy
The Highline Times - If you live near Hazel Valley Elementary School in Burien at 402 s.w. 132 Street or have been in that area this afternoon, the King County Sheriff's office is seeking your help in finding an 11 year old boy that was seen at the school this afternoon. Jeremias "Mias" Juan was last seen around 1:00 PM on the school playground and possibly walked away from the school after he got in trouble on the playground. Jeremias is described as approximately 4 feet tall, and 100 pounds. He was last seen wearing a green and black striped shirt, camouflage hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and tennis... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
King County Sherrif is seeking help in finding missing 11 year old boy
The Highline Times - If you live near Hazel Valley Elementary School in Burien at 402 s.w. 132 Street or have been in that area this afternoon, the King County Sheriff's office is seeking your help in finding an 11 year old boy that was seen at the school this afternoon. Jeremias "Mias" Juan was last seen around 1:00 PM on the school playground and possibly walked away from the school after he got in trouble on the playground. Jeremias is described as approximately 4 feet tall, and 100 pounds. He was last seen wearing a green and black striped shirt, camouflage hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and tennis... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
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