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Tilth Alliance recruiting residents for 2026 Soil and Water Stewardship Program

Tilth Alliance recruiting residents for 2026 Soil and Water Stewardship Program

The Soil & Water Stewardship Program at Tilth Alliance is actively recruiting for its 2026 cohort. King County residents who are passionate about the local environment, food systems and community building are encouraged to apply for this eight-month comprehensive training program. The Soil & Water Stewards meet one Wednesday evening (online) and one Saturday (in-person)…

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Burien City Council to review financing report, proposed criminal justice tax & more at Monday’s meeting

Burien City Council to review financing report, proposed criminal justice tax & more at Monday’s meeting

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

WSDOT closes two northbound lanes on SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge after inspection

WSDOT closes two northbound lanes on SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge after inspection

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Highline Public Schools bond planning committee seeks community input

Highline Public Schools bond planning committee seeks community input

February 19, 2026February 20, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: T-Birds fighting for playoff spot with 16 games remaining in regular season

Thunderbirds Thursday: T-Birds fighting for playoff spot with 16 games remaining in regular season

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Crash involving truck and WSDOT attenuator briefly closed SR 99 lanes in Tukwila Thursday

Crash involving truck and WSDOT attenuator briefly closed SR 99 lanes in Tukwila Thursday

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Southend Indivisible to hold rally in Burien this Sunday, Feb. 22

Southend Indivisible to hold rally in Burien this Sunday, Feb. 22

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

REMINDER: Ribbon cutting for Burien License Agency is this Friday

REMINDER: Ribbon cutting for Burien License Agency is this Friday

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

JOBS: City of Burien, SeaTac recruiting paid Forest Stewards to help restore local parks

JOBS: City of Burien, SeaTac recruiting paid Forest Stewards to help restore local parks

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

REMINDER: Free Lunar New Year celebration will be this Saturday at Burien Community Center

REMINDER: Free Lunar New Year celebration will be this Saturday at Burien Community Center

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

33rd District lawmakers to host Town Hall this Sunday, Feb. 22 at Highline College

33rd District lawmakers to host Town Hall this Sunday, Feb. 22 at Highline College

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Ballet, symphony, theatre and art fill late February calendar

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Ballet, symphony, theatre and art fill late February calendar

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

MASTER GARDENERS: Northwest Flower and Garden Festival returns Feb. 18-22 with spring inspiration

MASTER GARDENERS: Northwest Flower and Garden Festival returns Feb. 18-22 with spring inspiration

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Seattle Southside Chamber invites businesses to join 2026 Career Showcase in Kent on Thursday, April 30

Seattle Southside Chamber invites businesses to join 2026 Career Showcase in Kent on Thursday, April 30

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

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

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

Latest BURIEN NEWS

Thunderbirds Thursday: T-Birds fighting for playoff spot with 16 games remaining in regular season

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

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

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

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

February 16, 2026February 17, 2026

LATEST COMMENTS:

Susan Furnation on REVIEW: BAT Theatre stages gripping, thought provoking take on AI with ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ through Mar. 8
Did it bring back memories of your acting days?
Omaha Sternberg on REVIEW: BAT Theatre stages gripping, thought provoking take on AI with ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ through Mar. 8
This was an excellent play. Not just because of it’s commentary on the time period it was written (1920’s) and…
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.

Crime

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

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

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

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

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

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

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Politics

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

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

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

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

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

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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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