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Coach Pat Jones says Kennedy Catholic Lancers will be a fun football team to watch in 2026

Coach Pat Jones says Kennedy Catholic Lancers will be a fun football team to watch in 2026

Photos by Lainey Poelzer of Clover Laine Photography Kennedy Catholic High School’s Lancers varsity football team opens its 2026 season this Saturday against Bellevue with a deep group of running backs and quarterbacks, a young offensive line and a schedule designed to challenge the team early. The Lancers season opener is scheduled for 1 p.m.…

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Drivers should expect lane and ramp closures on I-5, SR 509 and local roads next week

Drivers should expect lane and ramp closures on I-5, SR 509 and local roads next week

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Christian Science Reading Room reopens in Downtown Burien

Christian Science Reading Room reopens in Downtown Burien

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

VIDEO: Man charged after allegedly pointing gun at undercover detective while driving on SR 509

VIDEO: Man charged after allegedly pointing gun at undercover detective while driving on SR 509

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Participation trophy

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Participation trophy

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Highline Musical Theatre offers scholarships for fall classes to King County public school students

Highline Musical Theatre offers scholarships for fall classes to King County public school students

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Walk-n-Talk through North SeaTac Park this Sunday, Sept. 6

Walk-n-Talk through North SeaTac Park this Sunday, Sept. 6

September 4, 2026September 3, 2026

Highline Pirates build culture and confidence ahead of 2026 varsity football season, Coach Jackson says

Highline Pirates build culture and confidence ahead of 2026 varsity football season, Coach Jackson says

September 3, 2026September 4, 2026

Environmental Science Center seeks volunteers for Seahurst Park cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 19

Environmental Science Center seeks volunteers for Seahurst Park cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 19

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

MISSING: Missing teen Nyla Primeau may frequent areas south of Seattle

MISSING: Missing teen Nyla Primeau may frequent areas south of Seattle

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

SAVE THE DATE: Burien Brat Trot returns Saturday, Oct. 3 to help Highline Schools Foundation

SAVE THE DATE: Burien Brat Trot returns Saturday, Oct. 3 to help Highline Schools Foundation

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

MASTER GARDENERS: Mother Nature’s challenging relationship with cousin Climate Change

MASTER GARDENERS: Mother Nature’s challenging relationship with cousin Climate Change

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

UPDATE: Burien Indivisible invites community to help with rallies & postcard events

UPDATE: Burien Indivisible invites community to help with rallies & postcard events

September 2, 2026September 3, 2026

Help the Exchange Club of Highline wipe out toilet paper shortages the weekend of Sept. 19 & 20

Help the Exchange Club of Highline wipe out toilet paper shortages the weekend of Sept. 19 & 20

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Burien Police deputies find methamphetamine, fentanyl during warrant arrest Tuesday night

Burien Police deputies find methamphetamine, fentanyl during warrant arrest Tuesday night

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Victim rescued from Angle Lake in SeaTac after about 17 minutes underwater

Victim rescued from Angle Lake in SeaTac after about 17 minutes underwater

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

‘Where’s the receipt?’ Police seek help identifying organized retail theft suspects

‘Where’s the receipt?’ Police seek help identifying organized retail theft suspects

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

New Burien singles group for adults 55 and older plans meet and greet on Friday night, Sept. 11

New Burien singles group for adults 55 and older plans meet and greet on Friday night, Sept. 11

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

VIDEO: Teen wounded in North SeaTac Park shooting later said injury was self-inflicted

VIDEO: Teen wounded in North SeaTac Park shooting later said injury was self-inflicted

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Latest BURIEN NEWS

Tommy Gun & the Ambaum Dukes to play Burien Eagles Saturday night, Sept. 5

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

UPDATE: ‘Tater Tot’ the missing cat has been FOUND!

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Highline Heritage Museum to host free firefighter event for kids on Saturday, Sept. 19

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Burien man arrested in Puget Sound vehicle theft investigation

August 29, 2026August 29, 2026

Burien Police arrest suspected drug trafficker accused of selling cocaine, meth

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

LATEST COMMENTS:

Terry M on Three Tree Point water rescue response traced to driftwood ‘traversing the open waters of the Sound’
there is a boat ramp on Maplewild ? Where ?
terry E on Burien Police deputies find methamphetamine, fentanyl during warrant arrest Tuesday night
Good job BPD!!
Darla on ‘Where’s the receipt?’ Police seek help identifying organized retail theft suspects
Why are those with large bags like this allowed in the mall? Security should flag those with these large bags.…
Eric Hovland on Three Tree Point water rescue response traced to driftwood ‘traversing the open waters of the Sound’
There is a good reason for the city to improve the public boat launch ramp at the south end of…
Louis G on VIDEO: Teen wounded in North SeaTac Park shooting later said injury was self-inflicted
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

Crime

Deputies arrest impaired driver found asleep in downtown Burien roadway

Deputies arrest impaired driver found asleep in downtown Burien roadway

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to shooting during road rage incident on southbound I-5

Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to shooting during road rage incident on southbound I-5

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Burien Police investigate shooting at apartment complex on Ambaum Blvd. SW Saturday

Burien Police investigate shooting at apartment complex on Ambaum Blvd. SW Saturday

August 23, 2026August 23, 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’s Crime Reduction Unit ‘a major factor’ in latest lower crime stats, police chief says

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

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

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Politics

WSDOT announces nighttime I-5 lane closures from Aug. 31-Sept. 4

WSDOT announces nighttime I-5 lane closures from Aug. 31-Sept. 4

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Overnight SR 599 northbound lane, ramp closures planned Friday, Aug. 28

Overnight SR 599 northbound lane, ramp closures planned Friday, Aug. 28

August 25, 2026August 25, 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

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

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

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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

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

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