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theater simple will perform ‘WONDERLAND: Alice Adventures’ at Westcrest Park on Saturday, July 25

theater simple will perform ‘WONDERLAND: Alice Adventures’ at Westcrest Park on Saturday, July 25

theater simple will perform a FREE, all-ages outdoor performance inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice stories at Westcrest Park on Saturday, July 25, offering a free park adventure for families from Burien and surrounding South King County communities. The event, WONDERLAND: Alice Adventures, is scheduled for about 2:15 p.m. at Westcrest Park, 9000 8th Ave. SW, in…

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

WEATHER: Heat advisory to bring 88 to 95 degree high temps to South King County starting Tuesday

WEATHER: Heat advisory to bring 88 to 95 degree high temps to South King County starting Tuesday

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

Officer-involved shooting in SeaTac Sunday night results in road closure, large police response

Officer-involved shooting in SeaTac Sunday night results in road closure, large police response

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

King County Metro bus crash in Burien sends 4 people to Harborview early Monday

King County Metro bus crash in Burien sends 4 people to Harborview early Monday

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

PHOTOS: DubSea Fish Sticks baseball game goes to the dogs…from Burien CARES that is

PHOTOS: DubSea Fish Sticks baseball game goes to the dogs…from Burien CARES that is

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026

Free paint recycling event coming to North SeaTac Park on Saturday, July 25

Free paint recycling event coming to North SeaTac Park on Saturday, July 25

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026

Drug bust yields meth, fentanyl, heroin, 3 arrests and more than $95,000, King County Sheriff’s Office says

Drug bust yields meth, fentanyl, heroin, 3 arrests and more than $95,000, King County Sheriff’s Office says

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026

Police say 70-year-old man injured in unprovoked Tukwila assault Friday morning

Police say 70-year-old man injured in unprovoked Tukwila assault Friday morning

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026

Who’s “Marlaina”? Remembering the namesake of Marlaina’s Mediterranean Kitchen

Who’s “Marlaina”? Remembering the namesake of Marlaina’s Mediterranean Kitchen

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

REMINDER: Highline Musical Theatre’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ opens this Saturday, July 18

REMINDER: Highline Musical Theatre’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ opens this Saturday, July 18

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Gregory Seahurst Swim Club asks members to donate toilet paper instead of TPing rival pools

Gregory Seahurst Swim Club asks members to donate toilet paper instead of TPing rival pools

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Burien Police Department mourns sudden loss of Patrol K9 Vuki

Burien Police Department mourns sudden loss of Patrol K9 Vuki

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

PHOTOS: ‘Latin beats. Happy paws. Summer done right’ – adoptable dogs join Burien concertgoers at ‘Music in the Park’

PHOTOS: ‘Latin beats. Happy paws. Summer done right’ – adoptable dogs join Burien concertgoers at ‘Music in the Park’

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Port of Seattle extends airport expansion SAMP public comment deadline to Aug. 20

Port of Seattle extends airport expansion SAMP public comment deadline to Aug. 20

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Burien Elks to host deck opening party this Saturday, July 18

Burien Elks to host deck opening party this Saturday, July 18

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

VIDEO: Cities of Burien, SeaTac and Des Moines challenge Port’s airport expansion impacts at July 14 open house

VIDEO: Cities of Burien, SeaTac and Des Moines challenge Port’s airport expansion impacts at July 14 open house

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

REMINDER: Free ‘Music in the Park’ continues TONIGHT with Cuban music from the SuperSones

REMINDER: Free ‘Music in the Park’ continues TONIGHT with Cuban music from the SuperSones

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Rep. Adam Smith to host aviation forum with Sen. Tina Orwall and Port Commissioner Ryan Calkins at Highline College this Saturday, July 18

Rep. Adam Smith to host aviation forum with Sen. Tina Orwall and Port Commissioner Ryan Calkins at Highline College this Saturday, July 18

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Pedestrian struck by pickup, injured in collision on SR 518 in Burien Wednesday

Pedestrian struck by pickup, injured in collision on SR 518 in Burien Wednesday

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Latest BURIEN NEWS

Rat City Art Walk to bring soccer-themed celebration to White Center this Thursday night, July 16

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Downtown Burien watch parties planned this weekend for third-place World Cup match, final

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Third annual Burien Community Yard Sale will be Saturday, Aug. 8

July 15, 2026July 20, 2026

Hospitality House invites community to open house and volunteer session on Thursday, Aug. 6

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Mary’s Place, Mercy Housing seeking artists for Burien shelter and housing campus

July 15, 2026July 14, 2026

LATEST COMMENTS:

BurienRez69now70 on Police say 70-year-old man injured in unprovoked Tukwila assault Friday morning
Why in the world would anyone carry/have a knife like that but to do harm with it?! The business owner…
Evelyn Thacker on Port of Seattle extends airport expansion SAMP public comment deadline to Aug. 20
Nice concise update — thanks for the clear deadline info. Do you know if the Port plans any additional outreach…
Catherine Loewe on Drug bust yields meth, fentanyl, heroin, 3 arrests and more than $95,000, King County Sheriff’s Office says
I like reading news from the B-Town staff more than other news providers in my general area. I live in…
Sharon A McConville on Drug bust yields meth, fentanyl, heroin, 3 arrests and more than $95,000, King County Sheriff’s Office says
wow fabulous. lots of lives were saved by that drug bust.
Char Sawyer on Burien Police Department mourns sudden loss of Patrol K9 Vuki
I’m so sorry for the loss of Vuki. Our K-9 officers play such a critical role in the safety of…

Crime

Burien Police arrest underage driver for DUI after hit-and-run, rollover crash

Burien Police arrest underage driver for DUI after hit-and-run, rollover crash

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

Motorcyclist injured in five-vehicle crash on I-5 near Southcenter in Tukwila Friday

Motorcyclist injured in five-vehicle crash on I-5 near Southcenter in Tukwila Friday

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026

VIDEO: Police recover more than $100,000 in stolen property, arrest repeat felony suspect

VIDEO: Police recover more than $100,000 in stolen property, arrest repeat felony suspect

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Burien Police arrest woman on 4th of July on attempted vehicle theft charge after caller’s detailed description

Burien Police arrest woman on 4th of July on attempted vehicle theft charge after caller’s detailed description

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Armed altercation at Burien business leads to concealed weapon arrest Thursday

Armed altercation at Burien business leads to concealed weapon arrest Thursday

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

Home invasion robbery crew member sentenced to 25 years for violent crime spree in South King County

Home invasion robbery crew member sentenced to 25 years for violent crime spree in South King County

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

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Politics

Burien City Council names five candidates for vacant seat, approves zoning changes, has friction over $67,000 settlement

Burien City Council names five candidates for vacant seat, approves zoning changes, has friction over $67,000 settlement

July 14, 2026July 15, 2026

VIDEO: Local leaders, residents urge stronger mitigation at July 9 Port public hearing on Sea-Tac Airport expansion

VIDEO: Local leaders, residents urge stronger mitigation at July 9 Port public hearing on Sea-Tac Airport expansion

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

Burien City Council to select 5 finalists from 14 applicants for vacant seat at Monday’s meeting

Burien City Council to select 5 finalists from 14 applicants for vacant seat at Monday’s meeting

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Are you ready to vote in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4? Here’s who’s on the ballot

Are you ready to vote in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4? Here’s who’s on the ballot

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

VIDEO: On the 4th of July, area residents read the Declaration of Independence

VIDEO: On the 4th of July, area residents read the Declaration of Independence

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026

Burien’s Town Square Park water fountain shut down again after recent damage

Burien’s Town Square Park water fountain shut down again after recent damage

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burien student says gaming builds friendship, community and resilience

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burien student says gaming builds friendship, community and resilience

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

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