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Donors needed for Blood Drive at Glen Acres Church of Christ on Monday, Sept. 9
Glen Acres Church of Christ will be holding a Blood Drive on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, and donors are needed. This event will run from 1 – 6 p.m. at the church (map below). Please register to donate if you can make it. Event details:. WHEN: Monday, Sept. 9,...
Glendale Christian School: Where character and academic excellence continue to meet
Glendale Christian School (GCS) is not your average private school. Previously a mission of Glendale Lutheran Church, GCS is now owned by and partners with Thien An Trueliving Church. GCS provides classes from Pre-K through 8th grade, and in addition to its comprehensive core curriculum, offers enriching classes in Performing...
BAT Theatre suffers over $1,000 in damages after sudden, intense windstorm hits outdoor performance in Des Moines Sunday
A sudden, intense wind squall swept through BAT Theatre’s outdoor staging of Fallen Angels at Des Moines Beach Park on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 18, 2024, causing significant damage to equipment and minor injuries to crew members and actors. The windstorm, which hit around 4:26 p.m. with reported gusts around...
B-TOWN BIZ: After 6 years in business, Olde Burien’s beloved The Shoppe Seahurst to close after sale falls through
After six years of serving the Burien community, The Shoppe Seahurst has announced it will permanently close its doors in Olde Burien this coming Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. The decision follows the collapse of a sale deal with a potential buyer who was initially seen as a perfect fit. “While...
Burien City Council approves $158K for new Chelsea Park play structures & more at Monday’s meeting
The Burien City Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 began with a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Month, highlighting the resources available to those in need. City Manager Adolfo Bailon provided updates on various matters including programs to help with utility costs, the completion of park renovations, and an upcoming arts festival.
Former Burien officials file Motion to Intervene against four Councilmembers in Open Public Meetings Act lawsuit
Four former Burien public officials have filed a Motion to Intervene as part of an ongoing lawsuit accusing the City of Burien of violating Washington’s Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). As we previously reported, the ongoing lawsuit – initially filed by “open government activist” Arthur West – alleges that...
REMINDER: Burien’s finalé FREE ‘Music in the Park’ is this Thursday night with French Swing from Lulu Swing
REMINDER: Burien’s free 2024 ‘Music in the Park’ series concludes this Thursday night, Aug. 22, 2024 at Lake Burien School Memorial Park, with French Swing from Lulu Swing. The finalé free outdoor concert series performance will run from 6:30–8 p.m. NOTE: On rainy evenings, please...
Enjoy an ‘Elegant and Easygoing’ 5-Course Dinner at Piacere Trattoria on Tuesday night, Sept. 10
Enjoy an “Elegant and Easygoing” 5-Course Dinner featuring Va Piano Wine of Walla Walla at Burien’s Piacere Trattoria on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, with a Social Mix at 5 p.m. and Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Piacere Trattoria is proud to announce a grand collaboration with Va Piano...
Volunteers needed for salmon monitoring in Miller-Walker Basin
With salmon season approaching, local Volunteers are needed to help monitor the return of adult salmon to Miller and Walker Creeks. Each year, community members help count and dissect salmon as part of Community Salmon Investigation’s (CSI) critical scientific research into water quality, pollution, and salmon health. Volunteers play...
Former Burien Police Chief Ted Boe sworn in Monday as new Chief for Des Moines Police Department
Former Burien Police Chief Ted Boe was officially sworn in as the new Chief of Police for Des Moines in a ceremony conducted on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 by the Honorable Judge Lisa Leone. Chief Boe takes the helm of the Des Moines Police Department following a distinguished career in...
SCAM ALERT: King County Sheriff’s Office warns public about ongoing phone scam tactics
The King County Sheriff’s Office – which provides police services to Burien – is warning residents about phone scams in which callers falsely claim to represent the sheriff’s office or other government agencies. Authorities emphasize that the sheriff’s office will never contact individuals about warrants or...
REMINDER: Joint After Hours Business Networking event is this Wednesday, Aug. 21 at SeaTown Locksmith
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. REMINDER: A joint Discover Burien and Seattle Southside Chamber’s Business After Hours event will be held this Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 at SeaTown Locksmith in Burien (map below).
Power outage knocks out electricity for over 8,300 in Burien Sunday afternoon
A power outage knocked out electricity for over 8,300 Seattle City Light customers in the Burien area on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. Seattle City Light is investigating the cause, and estimates restoration times at around 11 p.m. The cause was possibly connected to a series of major wind squalls –...
Hi-Liners Musical Theatre’s ‘Finding Nemo KIDS’ will be Aug. 23-25 at Highline Performing Arts Center
Hi-Liners Musical Theatre’s “Finding Nemo KIDS” will be performed the weekend of Aug. 23-25 at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. “Looking for a fun way to celebrate the end of summer? Grab your family and friends and just keep swimming over to Highline PAC for a fun ocean adventure.”
WABI Weekday Walkers will walk to Marvista Park on Wednesday, Aug. 21
All are invited to join WABI Weekday Walkers for a 2-mile walk in Normandy Park on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, starting at 9 a.m. We’ll park at MarVista Park (4th Ave side, where there are bathroom facilities) and start walking north on 4th Ave. Our route takes us through...
Burien City Council to discuss Community Block Grants, Comprehensive Plan and more at Monday night’s meeting
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Aug. 19, 2024) regular Burien City Council meeting: Community Development Block Grant, Comprehensive Plan, proclamations and more. The meeting can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, starting at 5:30 p.m., on Comcast TV Channel 21, virtually via Zoom here, or via livestream here.
REMINDER: Finalé outdoor performance of BAT Theatre’s ‘Fallen Angels’ is this Sunday at Des Moines Beach Park
REMINDER: This Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, starting at 5 p.m. in Des Moines Beach Park will be the finalé outdoor performance of “Fallen Angels” by BAT Theater. Enjoy this FREE production (donations accepted) of this fun and family-friendly comedy set in 1972 in the Pacific Northwest. “Don’t...
REMINDER: Lively, colorful Cajun Fest is this Saturday afternoon in downtown Kent
REMINDER: The Kent Downtown Partnership’s Cajun Fest will take place from 2–7 p.m. in downtown Kent this Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. The free outdoor festival – held downtown at Burlington Green-Yangzhou Park (map below) – promises a lively celebration of Cajun culture with music, food, and interactive activities for all ages.
Fundraiser launched for Burien Real Estate Broker Rick Sands as he battles critical lung condition in ICU
Rick Sands – a well-known member of the Burien business community – is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after being admitted to the ER last Monday with a severe, unidentified lung condition. Sands works as a Real Estate Broker at RE/MAX All City in Burien. Sands’...
‘SeaTac 46’ protesters reach agreement with City of SeaTac, charges to be dismissed with conditions
After months of legal battles, the City of SeaTac has agreed to dismiss charges against 46 defendants involved in protests at Sea-Tac International Airport in April, 2024. As The SeaTac Blog previously reported, the April 15, 2024 protests that closed a roadway and delayed travel to the airport were part of a campaign opposing the U.S.-backed conflict in Gaza, which has resulted in the deaths of an estimated 40,000 Palestinians.
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