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Discover Burien launches two-year pilot program for Downtown maintenance, seeks public feedback
Discover Burien is set to initiate a two-year pilot program aimed at enhancing maintenance and clean-up efforts in the Downtown Commercial area, and they’re seeking public feedback. The program will include activities such as weed pulling, trimming, pruning, painting, power washing, and additional trash clean-up. As part of this...
Casa Italiana seeking Italian cars for its July 27 Car Show
Casa Italiana is gearing up for its annual Italian Car Show on Saturday, July 27, 2024, and is calling all Italian car enthusiasts to showcase their prized vehicles. The free event promises a “bellissimo” day of automotive splendor, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Car aficionados can...
Wrong-way driver causes 3-car collision on SR 509 in Burien Friday night, sends 6 to hospital
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated with new information. A wrong-way driver caused a 3-car collision on SR 509 at 136th Street in Burien on Friday night, July 19, 2024, resulting in six people being hospitalized. The incident occurred at approximately 10:55 p.m. when a vehicle traveling southbound...
Car crashes into guardrail on SW 156th Street & Maplewild Ave SW in Burien Friday night
A single-car accident occurred at around 8 p.m. on Friday night, July 19, 2024 on SW 156th Street at Maplewild Ave SW in Burien. Police said that the vehicle collided with a pole and guardrail, resulting in the deployment of airbags. Despite the severity of the crash, only minor injuries...
VOTE – you have until Aug. 6 to vote in the 2024 Primary Election
Burien area voters are gearing up for a crucial primary election on Aug. 6, 2024, that will shape the November ballot for key state and federal positions. The primary will determine the top two candidates for governor, as three-term Democratic incumbent Jay Inslee steps down. Leading contenders include Attorney General Bob Ferguson, former Republican U.S. Representative Dave Reichert, State Senator Mark Mullet, and Republican Semi Bird.
Planning Commission will present its recommended Comprehensive Plan at Monday’s Burien City Council meeting
On the agenda for the Monday, July 22 2024 Burien City Council meeting: a presentation of the Planning Commission’s Recommended Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m., can be viewed in person at Burien City Hall, on Comcast TV Channel 21, virtually via Zoom here, or live-streamed here.
Please welcome our new column ‘The Garden Guy’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This month we are adding a new recurring column – ‘The Garden Guy’ will discuss various horticultural topics that he considers local residents may find noteworthy or that are suggested by you, our readers. WSU Certified Master Gardener and landscape designer, Bruce Bennett, is also available to answer your gardening questions. Look for his column on the third Friday of each month.
REMINDER: See BAT Theatre’s ‘Fallen Angels’ at Marvista Park this Sunday, July 21
REMINDER: BAT Theatre’s first outdoor performance of “Fallen Angels” will be this Sunday, July 21, 2024, starting at 5 p.m. at Marvista Park in Normandy Park. “Fallen Angels” is a family-friendly comedy by the English playwright Noël Coward, adapted by Rachel Rene. Enjoy a FREE...
Serious injury collision in Burien sends 3 to hospital Thursday afternoon
King County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and multiple emergency crews responded to serious collision that sent three to the hospital Thursday afternoon, July 18, 2024 at SW 125th Street & Shorewood Drive SW in Burien (map below). King County Fire District No. 2 was also on the scene, along with...
Will the curtain rise on BAT Theatre’s proposed Performing Arts Center at King County lot in Burien?
BAT Theatre is eyeing a new venue in downtown Burien as part of a collaborative proposal with a housing developer for King County’s upcoming request for proposals (RFP) for a lot it owns on SW 150th Street. As we previously reported, at Monday night’s (July 15, 2024) Burien City...
Burien Solar Punk Festival returning to Shark Garden on Saturday, Aug. 10
The second annual Burien Solar Punk Festival – a Celebration of Culture, Technology, and Sustainability – will be returning on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. This free event will run from Noon – 11 p.m. at the Shark Garden in Burien (map below). The Burien Solar Punk Festival...
VIDEO: Ribbon cut Wednesday for new Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility for Youth
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility (LBTCF) on Wednesday morning, July 17, 2024. Located on the east end of Lake Burien at the Navos/Ruth Dykeman Center campus, the facility, which opened July 1, provides specialized care for youth aged 13 to 18 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and behavioral health needs, including substance use disorder.
Burien City Council hears about new development near transit center, homeless outreach, community grants & more at Monday’s meeting
The Burien City Council meeting on Monday, July 15, 2024 began with a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month, highlighting the importance of parks for residents. King County presented ideas for a new development near the transit center, aiming for affordable housing with potential community art space. Council reports addressed...
Home raided, police bust major drug operation and seize narcotics worth $2.49 million
EDITOR’S NOTE: This post has been updated with correct information about the location of the home where this bust took place. The Burien Police Department, in collaboration with King County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team (SET) Detectives, on Monday, July 15, 2024 executed a narcotics search warrant at a home in Des Moines, seizing narcotics worth an estimated $2.49 million dollars.
REMINDER: Burien’s FREE ‘Music in the Park’ continues with The Spyrographs this Thursday night
REMINDER: Burien’s free 2024 ‘Music in the Park’ series continues this Thursday night, July 18, 2024 at Lake Burien School Memorial Park, with groovy live music from The Spyrographs. The free outdoor concert series will continue outside every Thursday night through Aug. 22, with performances running from...
Hey Class of ’74 Pirate – have you RSVP’d yet for Highline High School’s 50-year reunion on Saturday, Aug. 24?
Highline High School’s Class of 1974 will be holding its 50-year Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at The Cove in Normandy Park, and ’74 Pirates are needed. This landmark reunion will be held from 4:30 – 9 p.m. at The Cove. “To the class of ’74...
REMINDER: Seattle Southside Chamber’s Southside Leadership Conference will be this Friday, July 19
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. REMINDER: The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce’s Southside Leadership Conference will be held at Highline College this Friday, July 19, 2024, with eight workshops featuring incredible leaders in our community.
City of SeaTac to receive $40,000 refund after 4th of July Drone Show failure
The Great Lakes Drone Company has confirmed it will issue a full refund of $40,000 to the City of SeaTac following a technical failure that disrupted its highly-anticipated 4th of July drone show. As we previously reported, the incident occurred at Angle Lake Park on the 4th of July, when...
FREE Ice Cream for first 200 to visit Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden on Sunday, July 28
FREE Ice Cream will be given out to the first 200 people to visit Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The popular, annual Ice Cream Social returns to the Garden that Sunday from 11 a. m. – 2 p.m. The Guest Speaker will be Marianne Binetti,...
Nightly I-5 lane closures in south King County continue through Wednesday, July 18
Multiple lanes will close overnight on I-5 in the SeaTac, Des Moines and Kent area from July 15-18, 2024, as crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) remove concrete forms from the new northbound I-5 ramp to northbound SR 509. There will also be local road closures...
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