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City of Burien awards $35,000 in 2026 arts and culture grants to 14 artists and organizations

City of Burien awards $35,000 in 2026 arts and culture grants to 14 artists and organizations

The Burien City Council has allocated $40,000 for 2026 arts and culture grants, with $35,000 approved for distribution to 14 artists and organizations, according to the city. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board approved the grants, which will fund cultural arts experiences for Burien residents throughout 2026. The remaining $5,000 will be reserved…

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

REVIEW: BAT Theatre stages gripping, thought provoking take on AI with ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ through Mar. 8

REVIEW: BAT Theatre stages gripping, thought provoking take on AI with ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ through Mar. 8

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Kent Chamber to host two-day Women’s Conference ‘The Era of Her’ Mar. 5 and 6

Kent Chamber to host two-day Women’s Conference ‘The Era of Her’ Mar. 5 and 6

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Cold snap prompts Tuesday night opening of Burien Severe Weather Shelter

Cold snap prompts Tuesday night opening of Burien Severe Weather Shelter

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Join WABI Weekday Walkers and explore Gregory Heights in Burien this Wednesday, Feb. 18

Join WABI Weekday Walkers and explore Gregory Heights in Burien this Wednesday, Feb. 18

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House and Membership Drive on Saturday, Feb. 21

Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House and Membership Drive on Saturday, Feb. 21

February 16, 2026February 17, 2026

Voting closes today for Discover Burien’s ‘Best of Burien’ awards, to be presented Friday, Mar. 13

Voting closes today for Discover Burien’s ‘Best of Burien’ awards, to be presented Friday, Mar. 13

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

PHOTOS: Community trades roses for leashes at Burien CARES Valentine’s Stroll

PHOTOS: Community trades roses for leashes at Burien CARES Valentine’s Stroll

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Exchange Club of Highline annual auction on Saturday, Feb. 28 will support children and families across Highline

Exchange Club of Highline annual auction on Saturday, Feb. 28 will support children and families across Highline

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Burien Police seize nearly $705,000 in drugs, arrest suspected trafficker linked to Mexico based source

Burien Police seize nearly $705,000 in drugs, arrest suspected trafficker linked to Mexico based source

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

Love, laughter and sausage: the Stewins’ American Dream, from post war Berlin to Burien

Love, laughter and sausage: the Stewins’ American Dream, from post war Berlin to Burien

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

Lane and ramp closures on SR 509 in Burien and SeaTac will continue Feb. 18-19

Lane and ramp closures on SR 509 in Burien and SeaTac will continue Feb. 18-19

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Highline Public Schools students share what Black history means

Highline Public Schools students share what Black history means

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Juvenile arrested in Burien early Friday after traffic stop leads to stolen vehicle recovery

Juvenile arrested in Burien early Friday after traffic stop leads to stolen vehicle recovery

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

R.U.R. (‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’) asks ‘Is it time to call tech support?’ at Burien Actors Theatre from Feb. 13 through March 8

R.U.R. (‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’) asks ‘Is it time to call tech support?’ at Burien Actors Theatre from Feb. 13 through March 8

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

King County Executive strengthens protections and support for immigrant and refugee communities

King County Executive strengthens protections and support for immigrant and refugee communities

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Latest BURIEN NEWS

SCAM ALERT: Police warn about fraudsters impersonating deputies by phone and text

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Ribbon cutting set for Friday, Feb. 20 as Burien License Agency reopens Monday, Feb. 23

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: ‘Single Mingle’ brings fun, social twist to ShoWare Center this Friday night

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

City of Burien launches North of NERA rezone effort to expand local jobs

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Free Community Dinner set for Friday, Feb. 27 at Glen Acres Church of Christ in Burien

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

LATEST COMMENTS:

nwMarco on Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House and Membership Drive on Saturday, Feb. 21
Just FYI (from their website: To be eligible for membership, you must: 1) Be at least 21 years of age.…
Hera on City of Burien launches North of NERA rezone effort to expand local jobs
This is ALL family houses. 264 homes and residents and we DO NOT need any industrial zoning or businesses pushing…
Phil Manuell on City of Burien launches North of NERA rezone effort to expand local jobs
Whether it be suited for residential or business please let the private sector decide through supply & demand.
jimmy on Juvenile arrested in Burien early Friday after traffic stop leads to stolen vehicle recovery
The parents are probably hiring a attorney to claim the stop was a illegal stop and the officers involved should…
Darrel Jensen on Burien Police seize nearly $705,000 in drugs, arrest suspected trafficker linked to Mexico based source
Burien is a welcoming community. This should be expected.

Crime

First Burien stabbing Saturday night sends man to Harborview

First Burien stabbing Saturday night sends man to Harborview

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Suspect follows victim off bus, stabs him at Burien Transit Center Saturday night

Suspect follows victim off bus, stabs him at Burien Transit Center Saturday night

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

Gun violence dropped sharply in King County in 2025, new report shows

Gun violence dropped sharply in King County in 2025, new report shows

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

Burien Police arrest man on felony escape warrant after trespass call Thursday morning

Burien Police arrest man on felony escape warrant after trespass call Thursday morning

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Burien-based Special Emphasis Team, SWAT serve drug warrant on Vashon Island, two arrested

Burien-based Special Emphasis Team, SWAT serve drug warrant on Vashon Island, two arrested

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

Driver escapes injury after missing SR 599 ramp and almost splashing into Duwamish River

Driver escapes injury after missing SR 599 ramp and almost splashing into Duwamish River

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

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Politics

Burien City Council unanimously backs immigrant protections, advances Gateway sign redesign & more at Monday meeting

Burien City Council unanimously backs immigrant protections, advances Gateway sign redesign & more at Monday meeting

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Burien City Council to review Gateway Monument sign refresh funded by ARPA and state grant

Burien City Council to review Gateway Monument sign refresh funded by ARPA and state grant

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Head’s up, south King County: Lane and ramp closures on SR 509 continue Feb. 9-12

Head’s up, south King County: Lane and ramp closures on SR 509 continue Feb. 9-12

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Burien City Council to consider immigrant support resolution, fiber franchises and more at Monday, Feb. 9 meeting

Burien City Council to consider immigrant support resolution, fiber franchises and more at Monday, Feb. 9 meeting

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

City of Burien launches ‘Fix It Burien’ app to report potholes, graffiti and other issues

City of Burien launches ‘Fix It Burien’ app to report potholes, graffiti and other issues

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Burien City Council explores $2.5 million sales tax option for public safety at Monday’s Study Session

Burien City Council explores $2.5 million sales tax option for public safety at Monday’s Study Session

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why are we out there?’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why are we out there?’

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Making sense of Highline Public Schools district boundaries

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Making sense of Highline Public Schools district boundaries

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘We can’t continue to ignore our most vulnerable neighbors just because we don’t see them as often’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘We can’t continue to ignore our most vulnerable neighbors just because we don’t see them as often’

October 30, 2025October 29, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘DESC is not a positive addition to Burien’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘DESC is not a positive addition to Burien’

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why You SHOULD Vote YES on Burien’s Public Safety Levy’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why You SHOULD Vote YES on Burien’s Public Safety Levy’

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘DESC Bloomside is a welcome part of our community’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘DESC Bloomside is a welcome part of our community’

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

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