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Kennedy Catholic High ‘tremendously disappointed’ it was not actively consulted by City of Burien despite numerous outreach efforts over proposed nearby Pallet Village encampment

Kennedy Catholic High ‘tremendously disappointed’ it was not actively consulted by City of Burien despite numerous outreach efforts over proposed nearby Pallet Village encampment

Kennedy Catholic High School (KCHS) released a statement on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 sharing that it is “tremendously disappointed” that the City of Burien has not actively consulted with the school community regarding plans for a Pallet Village on Seattle City Light property near the school. The new sanctioned homeless encampment – which was approved…

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

Community invited to shape Burien’s future during Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 6

Community invited to shape Burien’s future during Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 6

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

PHOTO FRIDAY: Holiday lights brighten up Burien Town Square Park

PHOTO FRIDAY: Holiday lights brighten up Burien Town Square Park

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

VIDEO: King County Library System celebrates the Freedom to Read at recent panel discussion

VIDEO: King County Library System celebrates the Freedom to Read at recent panel discussion

November 30, 2023December 1, 2023

Burien’s Severe Weather Shelter seeking volunteers for two work parties next week

Burien’s Severe Weather Shelter seeking volunteers for two work parties next week

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Come see Santa and get your fresh and beautiful Christmas Tree at Zenith Holland Nursery each weekend until Christmas Eve

Come see Santa and get your fresh and beautiful Christmas Tree at Zenith Holland Nursery each weekend until Christmas Eve

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

REMINDER: Action-packed weekend awaits – theater, bazaars, Cookie Crawl, tree lightings, Winterfest, tree planting, Walk n’Talk & more!

REMINDER: Action-packed weekend awaits – theater, bazaars, Cookie Crawl, tree lightings, Winterfest, tree planting, Walk n’Talk & more!

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to hit & run on I-5 in Tukwila

Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to hit & run on I-5 in Tukwila

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

Burien Elks #2143 holding Hoop Shoot free throw contest this Saturday, Dec. 2

Burien Elks #2143 holding Hoop Shoot free throw contest this Saturday, Dec. 2

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

The Thrifty Table: The cost of cereal

The Thrifty Table: The cost of cereal

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

Latest

Seattle Southside Chamber raises nearly $27,000 for Success Foundation at 35th Anniversary Gala

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

REMINDER: Buy local and handmade at the Moshier Holiday Pottery Sale this Saturday, Dec. 2

November 29, 2023November 27, 2023

DAL Law Firm: Is a Revocable Living Trust right for you?

November 29, 2023November 28, 2023

REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘The Twelve Dates of Christmas’ is a funny, laid-back comedy that is exceedingly well done

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Burien’s homegrown Tree Lighting returns to Economy Wiring on Wednesday night, Dec. 6

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

LATEST COMMENTS:

Lance Bowman on REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘The Twelve Dates of Christmas’ is a funny, laid-back comedy that is exceedingly well done
We brought several friends with us to see The Twelve Dates. We had dinner in Burien and then rolled to…
Ahren on At last-minute Special Meeting, Burien City Council approves motion to accept King County’s $1 million offer for homeless encampment
The location is near a school; also, it backs up to residential homes. I work in Kent near i5 where…
Sara Chapman on REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘The Twelve Dates of Christmas’ is a funny, laid-back comedy that is exceedingly well done
Thanks for this review. I agree that it was remarkably well paced and fun to watch. Thanks, Devin, for a…
Christine Puzas on At last-minute Special Meeting, Burien City Council approves motion to accept King County’s $1 million offer for homeless encampment
Great Job on the coverage (Scott & team)!!! Burien City Council… Thank you for showing how it is done. I,…
Jim McMullen on At last-minute Special Meeting, Burien City Council approves motion to accept King County’s $1 million offer for homeless encampment
Does anyone know if king county will continue to provide funds in the future? I thought the downside of the…

Crime

Four Department of Corrections cars set on fire in downtown Burien Tuesday morning

Four Department of Corrections cars set on fire in downtown Burien Tuesday morning

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Car used for smash & grab burglary of Cigar Land Smoke Shop in Burien Tuesday morning

Car used for smash & grab burglary of Cigar Land Smoke Shop in Burien Tuesday morning

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

Police seeking public’s help regarding two bodies found in Maple Valley

Police seeking public’s help regarding two bodies found in Maple Valley

November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

Charging documents describe Oct. 30 fatal stabbing incident in SeaTac

Charging documents describe Oct. 30 fatal stabbing incident in SeaTac

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

‘Net Nanny’ operation leads to 15 arrests, including of Burien man

‘Net Nanny’ operation leads to 15 arrests, including of Burien man

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

UPDATE: Stolen Burien/Airport Towing pickup truck has been recovered

UPDATE: Stolen Burien/Airport Towing pickup truck has been recovered

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

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Politics

At last-minute Special Meeting, Burien City Council approves motion to accept King County’s $1 million offer for homeless encampment

At last-minute Special Meeting, Burien City Council approves motion to accept King County’s $1 million offer for homeless encampment

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Burien City Council holding Special Meeting Monday, Nov. 27 to decide on whether to accept King County’s $1 million homeless shelter offer

Burien City Council holding Special Meeting Monday, Nov. 27 to decide on whether to accept King County’s $1 million homeless shelter offer

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition Breakfast will be Thursday, Dec. 14

South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition Breakfast will be Thursday, Dec. 14

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

Pallet village, encampments, special meeting set & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting

Pallet village, encampments, special meeting set & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

LETTER: ‘Regarding Monday’s City Council Meeting that will address potential sites for a tiny village, it appears the official materials presented may be lacking in facts’

LETTER: ‘Regarding Monday’s City Council Meeting that will address potential sites for a tiny village, it appears the official materials presented may be lacking in facts’

November 19, 2023November 18, 2023

On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council: location for potential Pallet Village, arts and culture grants, budget & more

On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council: location for potential Pallet Village, arts and culture grants, budget & more

November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘The tide is turning, and the people are reclaiming their power’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘The tide is turning, and the people are reclaiming their power’

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

LETTER: ‘I also urge residents of Des Moines, SeaTac, Burien and Normandy Park to attend the Port’s Nov. 8 webinar, ask questions, and share your own concerns’

LETTER: ‘I also urge residents of Des Moines, SeaTac, Burien and Normandy Park to attend the Port’s Nov. 8 webinar, ask questions, and share your own concerns’

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023

LETTER: ‘I am writing to urge neighbors to weigh in on two new policies being developed by the Port of Seattle’

LETTER: ‘I am writing to urge neighbors to weigh in on two new policies being developed by the Port of Seattle’

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023

LETTER: ‘On behalf of Community Visions and ACLU Burien People Power, we would like to remind you to vote by November 7th’

LETTER: ‘On behalf of Community Visions and ACLU Burien People Power, we would like to remind you to vote by November 7th’

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023

LETTER: ‘As the operator of the Burien Severe Weather Shelter, we share the resources of our facilities and invite the entire community to share in this endeavor of neighbor helping neighbor’

LETTER: ‘As the operator of the Burien Severe Weather Shelter, we share the resources of our facilities and invite the entire community to share in this endeavor of neighbor helping neighbor’

October 31, 2023October 30, 2023

LETTER: ‘I am troubled that several candidates are endorsed by a community organization that posts hateful commentary’; candidates respond

LETTER: ‘I am troubled that several candidates are endorsed by a community organization that posts hateful commentary’; candidates respond

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:

‘It’s a Wonderful Burien’ supports the Nov. 25 Shop Small Saturday

‘It’s a Wonderful Burien’ supports the Nov. 25 Shop Small Saturday

Feeling grateful? Volunteers needed to give back to United Way’s Free Tax Preparation program

Feeling grateful? Volunteers needed to give back to United Way’s Free Tax Preparation program

Normandy Park Community Club Bazaar returns Saturday, Dec. 2

Normandy Park Community Club Bazaar returns Saturday, Dec. 2

Steep into luxury with Afternoon Tea at Marina Mercantile in Des Moines

Steep into luxury with Afternoon Tea at Marina Mercantile in Des Moines

V.I.P. stands for Very Important Pet at Sit ‘N Stay Petsitting

V.I.P. stands for Very Important Pet at Sit ‘N Stay Petsitting

LATEST NEWS

’It’s a Wonderful Burien’ offers entertainment with local gifting options

’It’s a Wonderful Burien’ offers entertainment with local gifting options

November 28, 2023November 29, 2023

‘Culture on Tour’ featuring students from Kennedy & Evergreen High Schools will be Friday, Dec. 1

‘Culture on Tour’ featuring students from Kennedy & Evergreen High Schools will be Friday, Dec. 1

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Local Middle School Tekerz Robotics Team victim of burglaries, seeking donations for upcoming competition

Local Middle School Tekerz Robotics Team victim of burglaries, seeking donations for upcoming competition

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

Discover Burien’s annual Holiday Party will be Wednesday, Dec. 13

Discover Burien’s annual Holiday Party will be Wednesday, Dec. 13

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

Help local families – donate to King County Fire District No. 2’s annual Holiday Outreach, which runs through Dec. 20

Help local families – donate to King County Fire District No. 2’s annual Holiday Outreach, which runs through Dec. 20

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

Celebrate winter at Normandy Park’s first-ever ‘Solstice Soiree’ on Saturday, Dec. 16

Celebrate winter at Normandy Park’s first-ever ‘Solstice Soiree’ on Saturday, Dec. 16

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023

PHOTO FRIDAY: Beautiful sunrise over Mt. Rainier as seen from Burien

PHOTO FRIDAY: Beautiful sunrise over Mt. Rainier as seen from Burien

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023

VIDEO: Grateful ‘Dinner or Pardon’ turkeys officially pardoned in Normandy Park Tuesday

VIDEO: Grateful ‘Dinner or Pardon’ turkeys officially pardoned in Normandy Park Tuesday

November 22, 2023November 23, 2023

Eagle Landing Park to close for demolition of stairs starting Monday, Nov. 27

Eagle Landing Park to close for demolition of stairs starting Monday, Nov. 27

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

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