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Metro Transit changes include restored Burien to Seattle peak service on Route 121

Metro Transit changes include restored Burien to Seattle peak service on Route 121

King County Metro Transit will expand and update bus service starting Aug. 29, adding seven new bus routes and thousands of additional trips across King County, according to the agency. Route 121 Restoration For South King County riders, the changes include the partial restoration of Route 121, with eight new morning and evening peak trips…

August 16, 2026August 16, 2026

WABI Weekday Walkers will wander in Walker Preserve this Thursday, Aug. 20

WABI Weekday Walkers will wander in Walker Preserve this Thursday, Aug. 20

August 16, 2026August 16, 2026

Families invited to free Kids Day at King County Fire District No. 2 on Saturday, Sept. 12

Families invited to free Kids Day at King County Fire District No. 2 on Saturday, Sept. 12

August 15, 2026August 15, 2026

City of Burien warns drivers of three day bridge lane closure starting Monday, Aug. 17

City of Burien warns drivers of three day bridge lane closure starting Monday, Aug. 17

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026

VIDEO: Burglary in Burien leads deputies to stolen car, wild chase through SeaTac and Tukwila

VIDEO: Burglary in Burien leads deputies to stolen car, wild chase through SeaTac and Tukwila

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026

VIDEO: Burien Police deputies perform CPR, use AED before firefighters arrive, help save patient

VIDEO: Burien Police deputies perform CPR, use AED before firefighters arrive, help save patient

August 13, 2026August 14, 2026

REMINDER: Finalé outdoor performance of BAT Theatre’s ‘The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs’ is Friday night in Renton

REMINDER: Finalé outdoor performance of BAT Theatre’s ‘The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs’ is Friday night in Renton

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Downtown Burien will light up on Saturday, Sept. 12 for 19th annual Arts-A-Glow festival

Downtown Burien will light up on Saturday, Sept. 12 for 19th annual Arts-A-Glow festival

August 13, 2026August 14, 2026

REMINDER: Grocery Outlet Normandy Park Grand Reopening celebration set for this weekend

REMINDER: Grocery Outlet Normandy Park Grand Reopening celebration set for this weekend

August 13, 2026August 12, 2026

Highline Musical Theatre brings Far Far Away to the stage with ‘Shrek KIDS’ from Aug. 28–Sept. 3

Highline Musical Theatre brings Far Far Away to the stage with ‘Shrek KIDS’ from Aug. 28–Sept. 3

August 12, 2026August 13, 2026

JOB: DubSea Fish Sticks seeking new Head Coach

JOB: DubSea Fish Sticks seeking new Head Coach

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Police investigating shooting at North SeaTac Park Wednesday

Police investigating shooting at North SeaTac Park Wednesday

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Artists have until Aug. 28 to apply for City of Burien’s Gallery Program

Artists have until Aug. 28 to apply for City of Burien’s Gallery Program

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Daytime SR 509 northbound lane closure planned this Friday, Aug. 14 near Burien

Daytime SR 509 northbound lane closure planned this Friday, Aug. 14 near Burien

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

‘Here We Go Again’ – ABBAGraphs concert rescheduled for Aug. 25 at Des Moines Beach Park

‘Here We Go Again’ – ABBAGraphs concert rescheduled for Aug. 25 at Des Moines Beach Park

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

REMINDER: Bow Lake Yard Sale and Home Tours set for this Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug.15 in SeaTac

REMINDER: Bow Lake Yard Sale and Home Tours set for this Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug.15 in SeaTac

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

Rotary Club to host community donation booth for WestSide Baby at Thursday’s Burien Farmers Market

Rotary Club to host community donation booth for WestSide Baby at Thursday’s Burien Farmers Market

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

REMINDER: Cajun & Creole Fest 2026 will bring fun Louisiana vibes to Kent this Saturday, Aug. 15

REMINDER: Cajun & Creole Fest 2026 will bring fun Louisiana vibes to Kent this Saturday, Aug. 15

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

DAL Law Firm: Trust vs. Will: What’s the Difference?

DAL Law Firm: Trust vs. Will: What’s the Difference?

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

Latest BURIEN NEWS

REMINDER: Burien’s FREE ‘Music in the Park’ continues this Thursday night with Champagne Honeybee

August 11, 2026August 10, 2026

REMINDER: ‘UnCorked’ networking event is this Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Wolfpack Cellars

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Pedestrian killed on I-5 near South 272nd Street early Monday

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

New mural completed at Marvista Park restroom in Normandy Park

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Free Open Kids Play Nights continue at Glen Acres Church this Friday night Aug. 14

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

LATEST COMMENTS:

Charles Nelson on VIDEO: Burglary in Burien leads deputies to stolen car, wild chase through SeaTac and Tukwila
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Crime

No injuries reported after Burien rifle threat leads to SWAT response, arrest Friday night

No injuries reported after Burien rifle threat leads to SWAT response, arrest Friday night

August 8, 2026August 8, 2026

STOLEN: Vehicle owner reports 1995 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado stolen, asks public to watch for it

STOLEN: Vehicle owner reports 1995 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado stolen, asks public to watch for it

August 8, 2026August 8, 2026

Hate crime charge filed in Burien attack captured on surveillance video

Hate crime charge filed in Burien attack captured on surveillance video

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Man sentenced to 18 months for operating multi-million dollar fencing operation in Burien that encouraged retail theft

Man sentenced to 18 months for operating multi-million dollar fencing operation in Burien that encouraged retail theft

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Burien burglary suspect arrested after pursuit ends in crash and K-9 apprehension

Burien burglary suspect arrested after pursuit ends in crash and K-9 apprehension

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

National Night Out block parties will return to Burien on Tuesday night, Aug. 4

National Night Out block parties will return to Burien on Tuesday night, Aug. 4

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

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Politics

Burien City Council welcomes new councilmember, weighs budget cuts as city manager search begins

Burien City Council welcomes new councilmember, weighs budget cuts as city manager search begins

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

ELECTION RESULTS 3: Burien Councilmember Alex Andrade trails by 473 votes in 33rd District primary race

ELECTION RESULTS 3: Burien Councilmember Alex Andrade trails by 473 votes in 33rd District primary race

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

ELECTION RESULTS 2: Andrade still in third for the 33rd as Gregerson, Obras hold leads

ELECTION RESULTS 2: Andrade still in third for the 33rd as Gregerson, Obras hold leads

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

ELECTION RESULTS 1: First round of primary returns show Gregerson ahead, Andrade in third for 33rd District seat

ELECTION RESULTS 1: First round of primary returns show Gregerson ahead, Andrade in third for 33rd District seat

August 4, 2026August 5, 2026

Burien City Council to swear in Patricia Hudson at special meeting this Thursday, Aug. 6

Burien City Council to swear in Patricia Hudson at special meeting this Thursday, Aug. 6

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Burien primary ballot 12.58% return rate trails countywide turnout for Aug. 4 primary election; remember to VOTE

Burien primary ballot 12.58% return rate trails countywide turnout for Aug. 4 primary election; remember to VOTE

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Taxpayers deserve complete openness’ from Highline Public Schools; district responds

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Taxpayers deserve complete openness’ from Highline Public Schools; district responds

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Residents urge local organizations to stop using AI-generated artwork

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Residents urge local organizations to stop using AI-generated artwork

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Airport advisory leaders urge residents to speak out about Sea-Tac expansion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Airport advisory leaders urge residents to speak out about Sea-Tac expansion

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parent questions Highline Public Schools leadership, transparency; district responds

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parent questions Highline Public Schools leadership, transparency; district responds

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘A more compassionate approach to deportation’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘A more compassionate approach to deportation’

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

LETTER: Highline Public Schools parents say ‘this isn’t budget mitigation; it is a tactical shell game’

LETTER: Highline Public Schools parents say ‘this isn’t budget mitigation; it is a tactical shell game’

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

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