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Community members are invited to participate in Highline High School's 'Pirate Pride Spring Clean-Up Event' on May 20, 2016. Students aim to enhance their school's environment through various projects, including painting and landscaping, demonstrating their commitment to education. Principal Vicki Fisher emphasizes the importance of community involvement in improving the school's atmosphere.
St. Francis of Assisi will host an all-school reunion on May 15, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., after the 10 a.m. mass. Alumni can enjoy refreshments, raffle prizes, and reconnect with classmates and teachers. Attendees are encouraged to share their school memories and photos.
Seattle Sounders FC player Darwin Jones has been recognized as April's #HighlineAlum. This acknowledgment highlights his achievements and contributions to the community. The feature aims to inspire local youth by showcasing successful alumni.
Burien Police arrested ten adults in a major narcotics bust involving multiple agencies across King and Pierce County. The operation seized over 1 pound of heroin, 4 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, multiple firearms, and approximately $150,000 in cash. Charges are pending against additional suspects, focusing on drug trafficking and firearm possession.
Seattle City Light plans to replace aging utility poles in Burien, with work scheduled from Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., until the end of 2016. The project aims to enhance electrical reliability by installing new poles that may be slightly taller and wider than existing ones, necessitating maintenance power outages. Residents will receive notifications 48-72 hours prior to any outages.
Burien residents express satisfaction with city government despite rising concerns about crime and education, according to a recent survey. Eighty percent of respondents report positive interactions with city staff, while public safety concerns have increased significantly.
The Burien Police Department seeks public assistance to identify a burglary suspect involved in a crime on April 14, 2016. The suspect was seen driving a smaller red car and is wanted for questioning. Community members are encouraged to contact Detective Whitacre with any information.
Students from Burien's Big Picture School planted three Vine Maple trees at Seahurst Park on April 13 to celebrate Arbor Day. The initiative, part of a partnership with the city's Adopt-a-Park Program, aims to engage students in environmental restoration activities. Burien Councilmember Nancy Tosta proclaimed April 13, 2016, as Arbor Day in the city.
Highline High School will host its 12th Annual All Class Reunion on May 14, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The event costs $25 per person and includes lunch, music from the HHS Jazz Band, and a meet and greet.
Evergreen High alum Jack Thompson, known as the ‘Throwin’ Samoan,’ credits his success to the positive influence of teachers and coaches. A first-round NFL draft pick who played in Super Bowl XVI, Thompson now serves as a vice president at Umpqua Bank in Seattle. He is featured in the Highline School District's #HighlineAlum campaign, which aims to inspire current students.