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REMINDER: Iconic Seattle band ‘The Heats’ will play free outdoor show this Sunday at Marvista Park

REMINDER: Iconic Seattle band ‘The Heats’ will play free outdoor show this Sunday at Marvista Park

REMINDER: Historic Seattle band The Heats (aka The Heaters), will perform a FREE, all ages outdoor concert starting at 5 p.m. this Sunday, Aug. 23, at Marvista Park in Normandy Park. The show, “An Evening with The Heats Outdoors,” is part of Normandy Park’s Music in the Park series and is presented by the Normandy…

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026

Enjoy a Sound Bath in Normandy Park on Saturday, Aug. 29

Enjoy a Sound Bath in Normandy Park on Saturday, Aug. 29

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

Free Dinner Nights continue at Glen Acres Church Friday night, Aug. 28

Free Dinner Nights continue at Glen Acres Church Friday night, Aug. 28

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

TeenSounds is looking for new singers, and here’s how to audition

TeenSounds is looking for new singers, and here’s how to audition

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

City of Burien offering free trees to residents, and here’s how to get yours

City of Burien offering free trees to residents, and here’s how to get yours

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

Twin brothers who graduated from Highline High struck by violence while family attended funeral in Utah

Twin brothers who graduated from Highline High struck by violence while family attended funeral in Utah

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

King County oversight office report cites fear, reduced police trust amid immigration enforcement concerns

King County oversight office report cites fear, reduced police trust amid immigration enforcement concerns

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

Burien & White Center Rotary plans disco-inspired benefit concert Sunday, Sept. 27

Burien & White Center Rotary plans disco-inspired benefit concert Sunday, Sept. 27

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

FINAL ELECTION RESULTS: Burien Councilmember Alex Andrade finishes third in 33rd District primary

FINAL ELECTION RESULTS: Burien Councilmember Alex Andrade finishes third in 33rd District primary

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

Highline School Board to Port: Sea-Tac Airport expansion must include protections for students

Highline School Board to Port: Sea-Tac Airport expansion must include protections for students

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

Outdoor Yoga series continues at Burien’s Environmental Science Center this Sunday, Aug. 23

Outdoor Yoga series continues at Burien’s Environmental Science Center this Sunday, Aug. 23

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Burien Elks to host Classy Chassis Car Show this Sunday, Aug. 23

Burien Elks to host Classy Chassis Car Show this Sunday, Aug. 23

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

REMINDER: Public comment deadline is this Thursday, Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. for Sea-Tac Airport expansion review

REMINDER: Public comment deadline is this Thursday, Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. for Sea-Tac Airport expansion review

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Burien Creative District will transform SW 153rd Street into an ArtLab on Saturday, Aug. 29

Burien Creative District will transform SW 153rd Street into an ArtLab on Saturday, Aug. 29

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

REMINDER: Burien’s Music in the Park finale’ will feature blues, country & rock from ‘Brian James Was Here’ Thursday night

REMINDER: Burien’s Music in the Park finale’ will feature blues, country & rock from ‘Brian James Was Here’ Thursday night

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

King County invests $900,000 to support immigrant and refugee communities in South King County

King County invests $900,000 to support immigrant and refugee communities in South King County

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

Des Moines Crawl event, Oktoberfest will support local restaurants Sept. 18–20

Des Moines Crawl event, Oktoberfest will support local restaurants Sept. 18–20

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

Seattle Southside Chamber holding Des Moines & Normandy Park Joint Business Roundtable on Thursday, Aug. 27

Seattle Southside Chamber holding Des Moines & Normandy Park Joint Business Roundtable on Thursday, Aug. 27

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

LETTER: BAT Theatre says ‘THANK YOU!’ to all who attended their summer theatre in the park performances

LETTER: BAT Theatre says ‘THANK YOU!’ to all who attended their summer theatre in the park performances

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

Latest BURIEN NEWS

Burien’s Crime Reduction Unit ‘a major factor’ in latest lower crime stats, police chief says

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

VIDEO: Police seeking public’s help identifying suspect in organized retail crime case

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

Your wish is granted – ‘Into the Woods JR’ auditions set for September at Highline Musical Theatre

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

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

August 16, 2026August 17, 2026

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

August 16, 2026August 16, 2026

LATEST COMMENTS:

Eric Mathison on City of Burien offering free trees to residents, and here’s how to get yours
The city of Burien is offering free native trees. Why aren’t these the type to be planted in Mathison Park…
Max Silver on STOLEN: Vehicle owner reports 1995 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado stolen, asks public to watch for it
This man is not a doctor or a reverend, he’s the town kook so I doubt it was stolen lol
Louis G on Burien’s Crime Reduction Unit ‘a major factor’ in latest lower crime stats, police chief says
Don’t forget that the new City Council members along with the existing majority spoke of canceling the Camping Ban during…
Jean L. on Burien’s Crime Reduction Unit ‘a major factor’ in latest lower crime stats, police chief says
And to directly counter Ron’s point, I’d say that the heinous and blatant crimes happening in these areas were disrespectful…
Darrel Jensen on King County invests $900,000 to support immigrant and refugee communities in South King County
Of course, my King County tax dollars won’t be spent to support illegal aliens. Because I didn’t vote for that.

Crime

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

Police investigating shooting at North SeaTac Park Wednesday

Police investigating shooting at North SeaTac Park Wednesday

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

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

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

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

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

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Politics

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

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

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

August 11, 2026August 10, 2026

New mural completed at Marvista Park restroom in Normandy Park

New mural completed at Marvista Park restroom in Normandy Park

August 10, 2026August 10, 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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