Highline’s $595.4 Million Bond: Four Questions for Voters

Highline School District is asking voters to approve a $595.4 million construction bond on November 3, which requires 60% approval. The bond would fund renovations and relocations of three middle schools—Sylvester, Cascade, and Chinook—plus $40 million for districtwide critical needs. Key debates center on Cascade’s proposed Salmon Creek relocation, Chinook’s 2031 construction timeline, and the district’s flexibility to change projects after voter approval. A separate $48 million technology levy will also appear on the ballot.