Burien’s Shorewood Elementary holding Fundraiser for Robotics program May 29

Burien’s Shorewood Elementary School will be holding a fundraiser dinner for its Robotics program from 5 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at the school (2725 SW 116th Street, Burien). Here’s... [Read more]

REMINDER: Environmental Science Center’s FREE workshop on soil is Sunday

REMINDER: Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) will be holding a FREE workshop on soil this Sunday, May 19 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Burien Library. “A beautiful garden or yard... [Read more]

Burien’s Environmental Science Center ‘Seahurst Saturdays’ start May 18

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) at Seahurst Park will be holding ‘Seahurst Saturday’ family programs this summer, on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – Noon (except for June 8), starting... [Read more]

Dead fin whale will be subject of ‘Science Seminar’ at Highline College Friday

The dead fin whale that washed on Burien’s Seahurst Park Beach April 13 will be the subject of a Science Seminar at Highline College Friday, April 26 at 2:20 p.m. (read our previous coverage here). “Did... [Read more]

PHOTOS: ‘FIN’ the giant Salmon swims into Burien Town Square Park

While not quite as popular (or stinky) as a beached fin whale, ‘FIN’ the giant Salmon ‘swam’ into Burien Town Square Park Wednesday, April 17, and Photographer Justin Bennett was... [Read more]

Two Highline School Teams Heading to the World Robotics Championships

Two Highline District schools – Aviation and Highline High – are headed to St. Louis at the end of the month to compete in the FIRST Robotics World Championships. Aviation High holds the Washington... [Read more]

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South Seattle Radiation Oncologist Brings Expertise, Personal Story to Fighting Cancer

South Seattle Radiation Oncologist James Brashears III, MD, is bringing expertise, along with his own personal story, to the fight against cancer. “The first time I meet with my patients, my role is... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center’s Earth Day Dinner & Auction is April 20

Burien’s Environmental Science Center’s Earth Day Dinner and Auction will be from 6 – 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at the SeaTac Community Center, located at 13735 24th Avenue South. “Please... [Read more]

REMINDER: ‘CSI: Highline’ Season Finale Presentation will be Mon./Wed.

The “CSI: Highline” Season Finale public presentations on findings from the Community Salmon Investigation (CSI) for Highline will be held this coming Monday night, March 11, from 6 – 8 p.m. at... [Read more]

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Rainier Cancer Center Provides State of the Art Cancer Treatments Close to Home

You hear the fateful word “Cancer.” Among the myriad of emotions and thoughts surrounding this diagnosis, one of the first things you may ask yourself is “What do I do next?” And... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center’s ‘Don’t Feed the Monster’ Workshop is March 10

The Environmental Science Center, Sustainable Burien, and Sustainable West Seattle, with support from the City of Burien, King County, and The Russell Family Foundation are sponsoring ‘Don’t... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center Announces Earth Day Kids Art Contest Winners

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) has selected three artworks to celebrate Earth Day and keeping the earth healthy through environmental stewardship…

Burn Ban Lifted for King County

The Stage 1 burn ban that was in effect in King County has been lifted, according to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. “The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is lifting the air quality burn ban in King... [Read more]

Stage 2 Burn Ban Issued, in Effect ‘Until Further Notice’

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has issued a Stage 2 burn ban for King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, “to protect residents from worsening air quality,” according to a statement. The ban... [Read more]

‘Walk-n-Talk With a Doc’ Around Lake Burien on Sunday, Jan. 6

WABI Burien wants everyone to know that they’re kicking off the new year with a special ‘Walk-n-Talk-with-a-Doc’ on Sunday, Jan. 6, starting at 2 p.m. Dr. Michael Schlitt, Neurosurgeon... [Read more]

REMINDER: Donors Needed for City of Burien’s Blood Drive this Friday, Dec. 14

REMINDER: The City of Burien will be holding a Blood Drive at City Hall this Friday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and they’re looking for Donors. “The Blood Center will serve 50% fewer... [Read more]

WEATHER: LOTS of Rain, Wind and Flooding Expected this Week

Remember just a few months ago when everyone was getting concerned because it hadn’t really rained in 80 days? Doncha miss those days? Well, as we’re sure you’re already well aware, the... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center Holding After Hours Beach Walk Friday, Dec. 14

Scene from a previous nighttime beach walk. Click image to see larger version. Photo by Michael Brunk. Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) will be holding a free After Hours Beach Walk on... [Read more]

Aviation High School Holding Science & Robotics Day on Saturday, Nov. 10

Aviation High School will be holding a Science and Robotics Day on Saturday, Nov. 10 for middle school students who might be thinking of applying to the high school or are passionate about science and/or... [Read more]

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Advertiser Highline Medical Center Receives Distinction in Stroke Care

Advertiser Highline Medical Center recently received certification as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, an independent organization that accredits and certifies healthcare programs throughout... [Read more]

Are You Ready for Some Rain? Some Wind? Weather Changing This Weekend

The National Weather Service issued a “Special Weather Statement” Thursday morning (Oct. 11), warning Puget Sound area residents that a serious change of weather is a-movin’ in, disrupting... [Read more]

Breast Cancer 101 Awareness Event is this Thursday in Tukwila

A seminar called ‘Breast Cancer 101: How to catch it, How to treat it, How to beat it!’ will be held Thursday, Oct. 11 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Rainier Cancer Center in Tukwila…

Environmental Science Center Announces Earth Day Art Contest for Kids

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) would like to invite kids ages 5-13 to participate in its third annual Earth Day Art Contest. The deadline is Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, and winners will... [Read more]

‘Adventurous Volunteers’ Needed for CSI: Highline Salmon Investigation

Adventurous Volunteers are needed for the upcoming ‘CSI:Highline’ (CSI stands for ‘Community Salmon Investigation’), a program that collects data on adult salmon that will return... [Read more]