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Recent News

King County Metro is partnering with Highline College to provide no-cost, fully-loaded ORCA cards to students starting fall quarter.

This year’s annual Shark in the Park welcomes back the seasonal sixgill shark to Des Moines, Washington—the “Sixgill Shark Capital of the World."

More than 830 Highline College grads took part in this year’s joyful and inspiring Commencement ceremony to celebrate all they’ve accomplished.

This Highline alumni and co-founder of community group, PNWVets, helps connect Veterans in the Pacific Northwest.

When non-traditional student Amanda Kissinger realized there’s no perfect time to go back to school, she decided to enroll.

Human Services student Livia Perkins wants to use her lived experience with substance use disorder to help others.

To read more stories about Highline College, visit the News section.

Media Release	Release Date	Versions Available
Shark in the Park: A Celebration 300 Million Years in the Making	07/02/26	Word PDF
Des Moines City Attorney Named Highline’s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus	06/09/26	Word PDF
Lorraine Chachere Joins Highline College Board of Trustees	04/15/26	Word PDF

Read what the media and local bloggers have been saying about Highline College.

News Headline	Media Outlet	Date
A one-of-a-kind partnership gets community college students housed	The Seattle times	08/17/2026
Ferguson wants FAFSA required for graduation	The Seattle Times	07/13/2026
Gov. Ferguson looks to make FAFSA form a high school graduation requirement	KIRO 7 News	07/13/2026