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City of Burien to celebrate ‘Summer of Soccer’ with special fútbol/soccer flag raising on Thursday, June 11

City of Burien to celebrate ‘Summer of Soccer’ with special fútbol/soccer flag raising on Thursday, June 11

The City of Burien will be raising a Burien-themed soccer flag over Burien City Hall in celebration of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026™ on Thursday, June 11 at Noon. The city said that all are invited to participate in a group photo, enjoy light refreshments, hear brief remarks, and cheer as Burien’s soccer…

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

REMINDER: Giant Rummage Sale returning to Normandy Park Cove this Sunday, June 7

REMINDER: Giant Rummage Sale returning to Normandy Park Cove this Sunday, June 7

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Free ‘Music in the Park’ concerts return to Burien starting July 9

Free ‘Music in the Park’ concerts return to Burien starting July 9

June 5, 2026June 4, 2026

Walk-n-Talk Burien’s historic Indian Trail this Sunday, June 7

Walk-n-Talk Burien’s historic Indian Trail this Sunday, June 7

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Designer’s Blowout Sale will be next two Saturdays: June 6 & June 13

Designer’s Blowout Sale will be next two Saturdays: June 6 & June 13

June 4, 2026June 5, 2026

The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary to close at end of school year, holding Garage Sale June 13

The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary to close at end of school year, holding Garage Sale June 13

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Can you help? Hospitality House seeking overnight volunteers to help keep Burien shelter running

Can you help? Hospitality House seeking overnight volunteers to help keep Burien shelter running

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Mount Rainier High School hosting free New Orleans-themed Art Fest this Friday, June 5

Mount Rainier High School hosting free New Orleans-themed Art Fest this Friday, June 5

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Tukwila United Block Party to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event on Saturday, June 13

Tukwila United Block Party to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event on Saturday, June 13

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

MASTER GARDENERS: The art of living pollinators

MASTER GARDENERS: The art of living pollinators

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Glen Acres Church of Christ to host free Community Picnic and Games in Burien on Saturday, June 27

Glen Acres Church of Christ to host free Community Picnic and Games in Burien on Saturday, June 27

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Seattle Southside Chamber’s 2026 Southside Leadership Conference will be at Highline College Friday, July 10

Seattle Southside Chamber’s 2026 Southside Leadership Conference will be at Highline College Friday, July 10

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burien student says gaming builds friendship, community and resilience

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burien student says gaming builds friendship, community and resilience

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Burien City Council advances transit plans, investment strategy and vacancy process at Monday’s meeting

Burien City Council advances transit plans, investment strategy and vacancy process at Monday’s meeting

June 2, 2026June 3, 2026

Highline Heritage Museum to host presentation on Seattle’s first woman mayor on Saturday, June 13

Highline Heritage Museum to host presentation on Seattle’s first woman mayor on Saturday, June 13

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

The B-Town Blog wins SPJ Northwest journalism award for Burien Arts-A-Glow video

The B-Town Blog wins SPJ Northwest journalism award for Burien Arts-A-Glow video

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Highline Amateur Radio Club to host ARRL Field Day at Marvista Park in Normandy Park on Saturday, June 27

Highline Amateur Radio Club to host ARRL Field Day at Marvista Park in Normandy Park on Saturday, June 27

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Federal prison sentence handed down in drug trafficking case tied to Burien

Federal prison sentence handed down in drug trafficking case tied to Burien

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

SAVE THE DATE: Neighborhood Vintage Sale will be June 26 & 27 in Normandy Park

SAVE THE DATE: Neighborhood Vintage Sale will be June 26 & 27 in Normandy Park

June 2, 2026June 1, 2026

Latest BURIEN NEWS

PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Glacier Middle School musicians earn second place at first national competition

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Rotary Club of Burien and White Center honors final ‘Students of the Month’ for school year

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

High school drivers invited to race King County Sheriff’s Office at Pacific Raceways this Friday, June 5

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Family seeks answers in 1982 disappearance of Burien teen Benjamin Shane Ridley

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

SAVE THE DATE: Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest will return to Des Moines Beach Park on Saturday, Aug. 29

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

LATEST COMMENTS:

Anneliese Ellerton on Highline Heritage Museum to host presentation on Seattle’s first woman mayor on Saturday, June 13
Thank you Mariel for sending your informative post to the Burien Blog! We certainly appreciate your help. Anneliese
Kirsten C. on LETTER: Highline parent questions district transparency over Raisbeck Aviation High leadership change
Thank you for your support and advocacy for the Highline community!
Louis G on Federal prison sentence handed down in drug trafficking case tied to Burien
Given the harm to the community the sentences should be much, much longer.
Eric Hovland on Let’s restore native oysters to Burien and Des Moines waters
Not recommended to eat from your toilet! https://wdfw.wa.gov/places-to-go/shellfish-beaches/260757
Jason on An opinion on wheelie-poppin’ young e-bikers
BlkShrt, your push to villainize PEVs isn’t about safety, it’s just a moral bias from someone who is discriminant against…

Crime

Drug trafficker sentenced to 7½ years after major fentanyl, heroin bust linked to White Center area

Drug trafficker sentenced to 7½ years after major fentanyl, heroin bust linked to White Center area

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026

Kent Police arrest 54-year-old Burien driver following rollover DUI crash

Kent Police arrest 54-year-old Burien driver following rollover DUI crash

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Burien Police invite neighborhoods to join National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4

Burien Police invite neighborhoods to join National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

Suspected fentanyl dealer arrested Wednesday morning in downtown Burien

Suspected fentanyl dealer arrested Wednesday morning in downtown Burien

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

VIDEO: Police, federal agents arrest 2 in major human trafficking case at SeaTac motel

VIDEO: Police, federal agents arrest 2 in major human trafficking case at SeaTac motel

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Burien crash victim suffers facial injuries, possibly loses teeth in SR 518/509 ramp collision

Burien crash victim suffers facial injuries, possibly loses teeth in SR 518/509 ramp collision

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

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Politics

Burien City Council to discuss filling seat vacated by Linda Akey, transit & more at June 1 meeting

Burien City Council to discuss filling seat vacated by Linda Akey, transit & more at June 1 meeting

May 29, 2026May 30, 2026

Learn to turn kitchen scraps Into compost at free Burien workshop on Wednesday, June 3

Learn to turn kitchen scraps Into compost at free Burien workshop on Wednesday, June 3

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Public comment period begins for Port of Seattle’s Draft EIS for SAMP near-term projects

Public comment period begins for Port of Seattle’s Draft EIS for SAMP near-term projects

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

LETTER: Residents urged to weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal, which would increase flights by 30%

LETTER: Residents urged to weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal, which would increase flights by 30%

May 24, 2026May 24, 2026

Cities of Burien, Des Moines and SeaTac denied more time to review airport SAMP impacts

Cities of Burien, Des Moines and SeaTac denied more time to review airport SAMP impacts

May 21, 2026May 22, 2026

Burien City Council repeals minimum wage ordinance, sparks new round of confusion

Burien City Council repeals minimum wage ordinance, sparks new round of confusion

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTER: Highline parent questions district transparency over Raisbeck Aviation High leadership change

LETTER: Highline parent questions district transparency over Raisbeck Aviation High leadership change

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cascade Middle School relocation ‘most efficient use of taxpayer dollars”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cascade Middle School relocation ‘most efficient use of taxpayer dollars”

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

LETTER: Residents question feasibility of proposed Cascade Middle School site at Salmon Creek

LETTER: Residents question feasibility of proposed Cascade Middle School site at Salmon Creek

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘This can’t be legal’ says Burien resident about towering ADU

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘This can’t be legal’ says Burien resident about towering ADU

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BAT Theatre thanks speakers for ‘Rebellious Women’ talkback, highlights ERA effort

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BAT Theatre thanks speakers for ‘Rebellious Women’ talkback, highlights ERA effort

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concerns raised over leadership changes at North Hill Elementary

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concerns raised over leadership changes at North Hill Elementary

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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