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2013-10-17Raisbeck aviation high school opens doors on museum of flight campus
Media advisory announcing the grand opening of Raisbeck Aviation High School’s new campus on the grounds of The Museum of Flight. The event features a specially-themed Alaska Airlines 737-900ER delivering students and guests, with notable attendees including Governor Jay Inslee and engineer James Raisbeck. -
2013-06-28
Highline schools approves negotiations to sell ex-Navos site to Burien
Over the objections of Burien resident Chestine Edgar, the Highline School Board voted June 26 to negotiate a sale of the former Navos mental health center site to the city of Burien. Burien wants to use a portion of the property to build a storm water facility for its Northeast Burien Redevelopment Area (NERA) project. -
2004-10-05
Highline School District superintendent to retire
DES MOINES — The superintendent of the Highline School District announced yesterday that he will retire at the end of the school year. Joe McGeehan, who will turn 65 in March, took over the Highline schools in 1994. During his tenure, the district won approval in 2002 of a $189.5 million construction bond issue after -
2001-09-19
Highline bond issue ‘yes’ votes in the lead
By SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER STAFFSep 19, 2001 A $189.5 million bond issue in the Highline School District was leading with enough support to pass by an eyelash, according to incomplete results from Tuesday’s primary election. Unofficial results show the request with a fraction over the 60 percent support needed for passage under state requirements for school bond -
2001-05-25
Highline district to get $200 million to fix airport-impacted schools
By Lisa Pemberton-Butler Seattle Times staff reporter DES MOINES – School and government officials signed a $200 million deal today to reduce deafening jet noise heard in 15 schools located under the flight path of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The historic agreement — reached by the Highline School District, the Port of Seattle, the Federal -
2001-05-25
Highline district to get $200 million to fix airport-impacted schools
By Lisa Pemberton-Butler Seattle Times staff reporter DES MOINES – School and government officials signed a $200 million deal today to reduce deafening jet noise heard in 15 schools located under the flight path of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The historic agreement — reached by the Highline School District, the Port of Seattle, the Federal -
2000-10-26Progress reports prepared for Air Transportation 4th Annual Progress Workshop
This document contains progress reports prepared for the Air Transportation 4th Annual Progress Workshop, held on October 26, 2000, at the Puget Sound Regional Council offices in Seattle, Washington. The workshop brought together key regional stakeholders including the Puget Sound Regional Council, Port of Seattle, Highline School District, Washington State Department of Transportation, and King County International Airport to review air transportation planning efforts in the region. -
1998-03-01Truth in Aviation: The newsletter of the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs, Vol. 5, No. 1, Spring 1998
This 1998 newsletter from the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs covers several controversies surrounding Sea-Tac Airport's expansion, including a 24% cost overrun on the new parking garage, Port staff admitting they lack the capacity to manage over 100 simultaneous expansion projects, and the Highline School District launching an independent study of airport noise impacts on classrooms after failed negotiations with the Port. Additional issues covered include a proposed wetlands destruction permit for the third runway site, plans to extend King County International Airport's runway closer to Georgetown neighborhoods, and legal battles over city comprehensive plans that opposed airport expansion. -
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1980-10-21Conditional Use Permit Report and Decision – Glacier High School File No. 80-75-C
King County Zoning Adjustor report and decision approving a conditional use permit for a former high school facility to be used as a private school, with conditions for parking lot improvements and community recreation facility access. The permit was ordered on November 25, 1980, and transmitted to various parties including James C. Scott and Dr.