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

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

One right lane of northbound SR 599 and the off-ramp to Tukwila International Boulevard will close from 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 to 5 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced. WSDOT maintenance crews will make guardrail repairs during this closure. Real-time travel information is available via the WSDOT mobile app,…

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Discover ‘A Sea of Baby Orcas’ at free storytelling/art event at Environmental Science Center on Friday, Aug. 28

Discover ‘A Sea of Baby Orcas’ at free storytelling/art event at Environmental Science Center on Friday, Aug. 28

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

B-TOWN BIZ: Planet Fitness plans new Burien gym in former Value Village space

B-TOWN BIZ: Planet Fitness plans new Burien gym in former Value Village space

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

Free e-waste recycling drive set for Burien Library this Wednesday, Aug. 26

Free e-waste recycling drive set for Burien Library this Wednesday, Aug. 26

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

Three Tree Point water rescue response traced to driftwood ‘traversing the open waters of the Sound’

Three Tree Point water rescue response traced to driftwood ‘traversing the open waters of the Sound’

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

BAT Theater to bring pirate tale ‘Bold Grace’ to ArtLab Burien main stage on Saturday, Aug. 29

BAT Theater to bring pirate tale ‘Bold Grace’ to ArtLab Burien main stage on Saturday, Aug. 29

August 24, 2026August 24, 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

VIDEOS: Here are videos of the bands that will be rockin’ Blues & Brews Fest on Saturday, Aug. 29 in Des Moines

VIDEOS: Here are videos of the bands that will be rockin’ Blues & Brews Fest on Saturday, Aug. 29 in Des Moines

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026

Registration now open for Burien CERT training, which begins Sept. 9

Registration now open for Burien CERT training, which begins Sept. 9

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026

Alimentando al Pueblo, PCC Markets to host Burien food drive and Latino heritage celebration Saturday, Sept. 12

Alimentando al Pueblo, PCC Markets to host Burien food drive and Latino heritage celebration Saturday, Sept. 12

August 23, 2026August 22, 2026

Northwest Symphony Orchestra seeking musicians, will hold auditions in September

Northwest Symphony Orchestra seeking musicians, will hold auditions in September

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026

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

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

Latest BURIEN NEWS

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

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

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

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

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

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

LATEST COMMENTS:

Robert on B-TOWN BIZ: Planet Fitness plans new Burien gym in former Value Village space
Would have prefered the Value Village, but at least building isn’t empty anymore.
Terry M on FINAL ELECTION RESULTS: Burien Councilmember Alex Andrade finishes third in 33rd District primary
amazing that only 3 out of 10 people even bother to vote anymore.
Andrea on Three Tree Point water rescue response traced to driftwood ‘traversing the open waters of the Sound’
Thank goodness! Potentially the best possible outcome for what was a traumatic experience hearing and seeing so many emergency vehicles…
BurienRez69now70 on Burien’s Crime Reduction Unit ‘a major factor’ in latest lower crime stats, police chief says
I think the word is out about the no camping ban is going away. We were at Starbucks on 148th…
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…

Crime

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

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

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

August 17, 2026August 17, 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

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

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Politics

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

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

August 16, 2026August 17, 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

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

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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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