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WABI Weekday Walkers will walk North SeaTac Park this Wednesday morning, Oct. 16
Let’s brave the threat of wet weather and wander through North SeaTac Park for our next WABI Weekday Walkers outing this Wednesday morning, Oct. 16, 2024. This lovely park is located just east of Burien, in neighboring SeaTac. In 2021, The Seattle Times reported:. “The area that makes up...
Join the Exchange Club of Highline for ‘Pints & Pours for a Purpose’ to support Highline Schools Foundation on Wednesday, Oct. 23
The Exchange Club of Highline is partnering with The Tin Room Bar & Theater, Georgetown Brewing Company, and The Distillarium to host “Pints & Pours for a Purpose,” a community event dedicated to raising funds for the Highline Schools Foundation. The fundraiser will take place on Wednesday, Oct....
Highline High School Alumni Foundation selects Lori Box as Alumnus of the Year for 2024
Lori Box has been named the 2024 Highline High School Alumni Foundation Alumnus of the Year. She is currently in her 12th year as Athletic Director at Highline High School and her 23rd year as a Highline Public Schools employee. Box earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the...
No injuries reported after Improvised Explosive Device detonates in Burien Friday
At approximately 5:20 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Communication Center received several 911 calls reporting an explosion near the intersection of South 116th Street and 1st Avenue South in Burien (map below). Callers described hearing a loud explosion, seeing the blast, or...
Kennedy Catholic Lancers continue undefeated football season, say ‘nevermore’ to Auburn Riverside Ravens with 59-7 victory
Kennedy Catholic High School’s Lancers delivered a crushing defeat to Auburn Riverside High’s Ravens, saying “nevermore” to them with a dominant 59-7 victory on Friday night, Oct. 11, 2024. The Lancers’ offense proved unstoppable, with quarterback Devon Forehand leading the charge. The Lancers tallied 31...
City of Burien seeking residents for Pro and Con committees on new minimum wage initiative
The City of Burien is seeking residents to apply online for positions on temporary committees to support or oppose the proposed City of Burien Initiative Measure No. 24-001, which focuses on labor standards and minimum wages. Applications for the Pro and Con committees are now available online and will remain...
Volunteers needed for environmental restoration events in Burien Parks this Fall
As planting season in the Pacific Northwest begins, the Green Burien Partnership is hosting several environmental restoration events in Burien parks this fall, and they’re seeking Volunteers. All events are open to the public, kid friendly, and require no previous experience. Refreshments, gloves, and tools will be offered for...
Highline Pirates hop past Lake Washington Kangaroos 13-7 in Friday night high school football
In a thrilling showdown on Friday night, Oct. 11, 2024, the Highline High Pirates edged out the Lake Washington Kangaroos with a narrow 13-7 victory at Highline Memorial Stadium. The hard-fought game showcased both teams’ tenacity, but it was the Pirates who emerged victorious in the tightly contested battle.
Holiday Parties, Baby and Bridal Showers, Birthdays, Homecomings, Goings Away – let Marina Mercantile host your event!
Fall comes on strong. The days shorten sooo fast. The rains return. And Halloween …and then Thanksgiving, and then all of December’s Holidays …are just around the corner. And the only rational response is to CELEBRATE!! Right???. Coming into their third Holiday season, Brenda and the team...
Nightly I-5, SR 516 and daytime local road closures in south King County continue next week
Overnight lane and ramp closures on I-5 and SR 516 in the SeaTac, Des Moines and Kent area continue next week, starting Monday, Oct. 14 and continuing through the morning of Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. The closures will allow contractor crews to set concrete barriers and install guardrails. Crews will...
VIDEO: Burien residents honor retiring US Postal Carrier with special farewell on her final route
After 30 years of braving snow, rain, heat, and the gloom of countless nights, not even the unofficial postal creed could prepare U.S. Postal Service Carrier Tricia Hanley for the emotion of her final appointed round — one that ended, fittingly, in tears. On Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, Hanley...
Downtown Burien to host annual ‘Boo In Burien’ Trick-or-Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 26
Discover Burien’s annual ‘Boo In Burien’ Trick-or-Treat event will be held from Noon – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 in Downtown Burien. This is a great, family-friendly event where costumed kids of all ages can safely trick-or-treat through our local businesses. Throw on your...
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Art needed for Burien Arts’ Fall Gala ‘Vision 2024’ on Saturday, Nov. 23
Burien Arts’ Vision 20/20 Gala is returning from 6 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 as Vision 2024 with NEW, exciting changes, and Art is needed. Always held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, this is a gala, so attire is your artist gala costume, fancy pantaloons, or cocktail attire. Wearable artistic fashion has become a hit at this event!
Police investigating two armed robberies at 7-Eleven stores in Burien/White Center area Wednesday night
Burien Police / King County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to two armed robberies at separate 7-Eleven locations in the Burien/White Center area on Wednesday night, Oct. 9, 2024, shortly before 9 p.m. Police said the incidents occurred within minutes of each other, and both involved a suspect using a firearm...
Celebrate Italian Heritage with dinner and dancing at Casa Italiana on Saturday night, Oct. 26
Casa Italiana invites the community to celebrate Italian Heritage Month with a special evening of food, music, and dancing on Saturday night, Oct. 26, 2024. The event will feature a traditional Italian dinner, entertainment, and dancing to a mix of Italian and American favorites. The celebration will kick off at...
Free Harvest Party for families set for Friday night, Oct. 25 at Glen Acres Church of Christ in Burien
Families are invited to join a free Harvest Party on Friday night, Oct. 25, 2024 hosted by Glen Acres Church of Christ in Burien. The event, open to all ages, will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church (11401 10th Avenue South; map below). The evening promises...
Enjoy a free Bird & Plant Walk with Environmental Science Center Naturalists at Seahurst Park on Monday, Oct. 14
All are invited to take a guided walk at Seahurst Park while learning about the birds and plants around you. Both have evolved together and play important roles in the health of local watersheds, as well as the mental health of people. This free event will take place from 10...
Visit the Recology Store this Saturday, Oct. 12 to build your very own ‘Scrapkin’ for FREE!
Stop by the Burien Recology Store this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 anytime from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and learn how to make your own ‘Scrapkin’ for FREE!. These upcycled and adorable pumpkins are the perfect fall decor and so easy to make! All materials and instruction will be provided.
VIDEO: Burien Mayor celebrates public camping lawsuit dismissal, outlines housing strategy at Seattle Southside Chamber’s Mayors’ Reception
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling took the stage at the Seattle Southside Chamber’s 2024 Mayor’s Reception and State of the Region event on Sept. 25, 2024 to deliver remarks focused on housing development, public safety, and Burien’s recent legal victory against King County.
Driver arrested after ramming patrol car, launching vehicle stolen in Burien over wall in Des Moines Tuesday morning
A man was arrested Tuesday morning, Oct. 8, 2024, after attempting to flee from Des Moines Police officers in a stolen vehicle, leading to a brief pursuit that ended with the driver being taken into custody. Police said that at around 9:30 a.m., Des Moines officers were patrolling a local...
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