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Boulevard Park Church to host fall grief support group starting Sept. 21

Boulevard Park Church to host fall grief support group starting Sept. 21

A fall grief support group at Boulevard Park Church will offer residents a place to find support after the death of a loved one, with Monday evening meetings beginning Sept. 21. The Grief Share group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 14 at the church, 1822 S. 128th Street (map below).…

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Miller and Walker Creek program seeking volunteers to survey salmon and plant trees

Miller and Walker Creek program seeking volunteers to survey salmon and plant trees

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Same chowder, new chapter: Wally’s Chowder House gets upgrades under new owners

Same chowder, new chapter: Wally’s Chowder House gets upgrades under new owners

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

VIDEO: Police sergeant’s quick response helps extinguish van fire on I-5

VIDEO: Police sergeant’s quick response helps extinguish van fire on I-5

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

King County offering up to $900,000 for community tourism projects, and here’s how to apply

King County offering up to $900,000 for community tourism projects, and here’s how to apply

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive hosting presentation Saturday, Sept. 12 on Bicentennial Freedom Train

Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive hosting presentation Saturday, Sept. 12 on Bicentennial Freedom Train

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Bellevue edges Kennedy Catholic 14-10 in 2026 football season opener

Bellevue edges Kennedy Catholic 14-10 in 2026 football season opener

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026

Classic Eats will celebrate 10th anniversary with 1970s-themed Arts-A-Glow party on Saturday night, Sept. 12

Classic Eats will celebrate 10th anniversary with 1970s-themed Arts-A-Glow party on Saturday night, Sept. 12

September 5, 2026September 5, 2026

North Hill Community Club resumes monthly gatherings Tuesday night, Sept. 8 with South King Media’s Scott Schaefer

North Hill Community Club resumes monthly gatherings Tuesday night, Sept. 8 with South King Media’s Scott Schaefer

September 5, 2026September 6, 2026

Highline Pirates open 2026 varsity football season with 25–15 loss to Mount Rainier

Highline Pirates open 2026 varsity football season with 25–15 loss to Mount Rainier

September 5, 2026September 5, 2026

REMINDER: Downtown Burien will light up next Saturday, Sept. 12 for 19th annual Arts-A-Glow festival

REMINDER: Downtown Burien will light up next Saturday, Sept. 12 for 19th annual Arts-A-Glow festival

September 5, 2026September 4, 2026

LETTER: ‘Public education does not belong behind closed doors,’ Burien resident tells Highline School Board; district responds

LETTER: ‘Public education does not belong behind closed doors,’ Burien resident tells Highline School Board; district responds

September 5, 2026September 4, 2026

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

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

Latest BURIEN NEWS

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

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

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

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

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

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

LATEST COMMENTS:

Reverend Steve Golden on STOLEN: Vehicle owner reports 1995 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado stolen, asks public to watch for it
This truck has been located and returned. I created artificial intelligence programs to search the globe for it and found…
Gretchen Erickson on King County offering up to $900,000 for community tourism projects, and here’s how to apply
I’d rather they use the money to fix the roads.
Terry M on VIDEO: Man charged after allegedly pointing gun at undercover detective while driving on SR 509
Great work PD. Any bets on if he has already posted bail and back on the streets ?
Terry M on Deputies arrest impaired driver found asleep in downtown Burien roadway
I wish there was a way the police could reduce the number of thugs that think 1st ave, Ambaum and…
Burien Resident on VIDEO: Man charged after allegedly pointing gun at undercover detective while driving on SR 509
This happens to normal citizens everyday. Burien PD didn’t take it this seriously when I called and said it happened…

Crime

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

‘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

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

Burien man arrested in Puget Sound vehicle theft investigation

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

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

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

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

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Politics

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

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

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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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