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  • 2023-06-07

    Samuel Kaplan — Global Trade & Supply Chain Center of Excellence, Highline College

    This presentation by Samuel Kaplan, Director of the Center of Excellence for Global Trade & Supply Chain at Highline College, highlights the significance of the trade and logistics sector in Washington State, which employs more than 170,000 workers — surpassing aerospace and rivaling IT. It also outlines workforce supply and demand data for roles such as Freight Forwarder, noting average salaries of $51,000 in Washington and nearly 2,400 job openings statewide. The material is oriented toward connecting job seekers and students with education, training, and career opportunities in global trade and supply chain management.
    Tagseducation, Highline College, Highline Forum, Logistics, Maritime, State of Washington
  • 2022-07-27

    Highline Forum July 27, 2022: Highline 60 years+

    This document is a presentation from a Highline College Forum held on July 27, 2022, marking the college's 60th anniversary celebration spanning 2021-2022. It highlights the college's degree pathway offerings across areas such as STEM, Business, Health, and the Arts, accessible through pathways.highline.edu. The presentation does not contain content directly related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.
    Tagscommunity engagement, education, Highline College, Highline Forum, Port Of Seattle
  • 2022-07-27

    Highline Forum revised agenda: Workforce development

    The Highline Forum held a hybrid meeting on July 27, 2022, hosted by Highline College, focused on the theme of Workforce Development in the Highline area. Representatives from the Port of Seattle, Highline College, Highline School District, and the City of Burien presented on local workforce development efforts and needs. The meeting was part of a series of six bimonthly Highline Forum sessions scheduled throughout 2022, with the next meeting planned for September 28, 2022, hosted by Highline School District.
    Tagscommunity engagement, Highline College, Highline Forum, Port Of Seattle, StART
  • 2021-07-21

    Highline Forum: Highline at a glance

    This document is a July 21, 2021 presentation for Highline College's internal forum, highlighting the college's 60th anniversary celebration (1961–2021) and showcasing its degree pathways website (pathways.highline.edu). It covers the college's academic offerings across eight program areas, including STEM, Business, Health and Wellness, and the Arts. The content is unrelated to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.
    Tagseducation, Highline College, Highline Forum, Presentation
  • 2020-07-22

    Highline Forum: Making Highline the constant in uncertain times

    Highline College held a community forum on July 22, 2020, addressing COVID-19 impacts, anti-racism efforts, and budget planning under the theme 'Making Highline the Constant in Uncertain Times.' The college serves approximately 16,000 students across programs including English learning, transfer education, career and technical education, and six Bachelor of Applied Science degree programs. Note: this document does not contain content directly related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.
    TagsBudget, COVID-19, education, Highline College, Highline Forum
  • 2018-07-19

    Des Moines City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – July 19, 2018

    The Des Moines, Washington City Council held a regular meeting on July 19, 2018, covering several infrastructure and finance topics, including an Interlocal Agreement with Highline College to develop the College Way Connection Project as part of Sound Transit's Federal Way Link Extension light rail project. Additional items included a bond ordinance for general obligation refunding bonds, a 2019-2024 Capital Improvement Plan discussion, and a separate Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Seattle for South 216th Street improvements. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding potential litigation and property acquisition.
    TagsCity Of Des Moines, Highline College, Interlocal Agreement, Port Of Seattle, Sound Transit
  • 2016-09-28

    Highline Forum Agenda: Education — September 28, 2016

    This document contains the agenda for a Highline Forum meeting held on September 28, 2016, at Highline College in Des Moines, WA, focused on the theme of education. It also includes facts about a November 8 bond measure proposed by Highline Public Schools, which sought to raise $299 million to fund new school construction, safety upgrades, and expanded capacity to accommodate projected enrollment growth of over 2,400 students. The bond would have impacted homeowners with an estimated tax increase of approximately $197.50 per year on a $250,000 assessed home value.
    Tagscommunity engagement, education, Highline College, Highline Forum, Highline Schools
  • 2014-11-12

    Highline Forum: Notice of Joint Meeting with Soundside Alliance Executive Committee, November 12, 2014

    The Soundside Alliance Executive Committee and Highline Forum are holding a joint meeting on November 12th at Highline College to discuss shared 2015 Economic Development Legislative Positions for SW King County. Local Washington State Legislature members are invited to hear the groups' combined legislative priorities directly. Members are asked to RSVP, review an attached draft of the legislative positions, and submit suggested edits by the end of the week.
    Tagscommunity engagement, Highline College, Highline Forum, legislative priorities, state legislature
  • 2014-09-24

    Highline Forum Agenda and Presentations: Education Theme — September 24, 2014

    This document is an agenda and presentation from a Highline Forum meeting held on September 24, 2014, hosted by Highline Public Schools and Highline College at the Educational Resource and Administration Center in Burien, near Sea-Tac Airport. The meeting focused on education topics, including the strategic plans of both institutions, a proposed bond measure, and K-12 and higher education partnerships. Highline Public Schools serves nearly 19,000 students across 38 schools, with a diverse population speaking over 95 languages and a large proportion qualifying for free or reduced-price meals.
    Tagseducation, Highline College, Highline Forum, Highline Schools, strategic plan
  • 1983-04-28

    The Thunderword – Citizens make noise over jets – Friday, April 28, 1983

    Student newspaper featuring article about citizens complaining about jet noise. It mentions a lawsuit settled out of court in 1979 concerning Inverse Condemnation. There are several anecdotes from instructors and the school nurse saying (incorrectly) that the noise poses no risk for human health. Citizens make noise over jets by JULIE HALME The noise from
    CategoriesNews Stories TagsHighline College, Newspaper Article

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As the source for federal transportation grants, the Puget Sound Regional Council was charged with developing a system to meet the growing need for commercial aviation. When the search for a second airport failed, they authorized the Port of Seattle to build the Third Runway, with a mandate to develop a noise abatement and mitigation program. In their effort to stop the Third Runway, the ACC argued over every detail of the Port's efforts--including property buyouts and sound insulation. The dispute was meant to be settled by a three member Expert Arbitration Panel. This is their final report. It finds 2-1, that the Port's program was insufficient in several respects. Despite that, funding for the Third Runway was approved by the PSRC, and the 'Port Package' program, proceeded largely unchanged. Expert Arbitration Panel's final decision finding that the Port of Seattle had not shown sufficient reduction in real on-the-ground noise impacts to satisfy noise reduction conditions required for approval of a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. The majority decision concluded the Port's noise abatement programs were insufficient despite being impressive in scope.
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