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Local news, crime, arts, events and more for Des Moines, WA.

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Posted inBurien News

Highline Public Schools scraps plans to relocate North Hill leadership to Des Moines

by Sarah BrusigMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Parents, staff, educators, and a child as young as 6-years-old spoke at the May 6, 2026, Highline School Board meeting where North Hill Elementary School was front and center for discussion. Public comment […]

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Posted inBurien News

REPORT: Gun violence homicides drop to single digits for first time in 9 years

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

VIDEO: BAT Theatre has a gift for you – watch a free online video of AI-themed play ‘R.U.R.’ (‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’)

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Highline Schools Foundation awards $325,750 in scholarships to 33 graduating seniors

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 13, 2026May 14, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Three King County residents monitored after possible hantavirus exposure linked to cruise ship

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Skunk Works Robotics celebrates 20th season, seeks new students

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

MASTER GARDENER: The Lessons of Patience

by Marie Kurka-BrownMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026
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Giant Rummage Sale coming to The Cove in Normandy Park on Sunday, June 7

Sponsored by Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove) May 11, 2026May 11, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Spring recycling event and rain barrel sale will be Saturday, May 30

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 10, 2026May 9, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: music, dance and theatre fill early May calendar

Avatar photoby Amy RobinsonMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Highline School Board meeting highlights: arts expansion, immigration, and i-Ready concerns

by Sarah BrusigMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026
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Posted inFeatured Post

Highline College impacted as ransomware attack disrupts Canvas across U.S.

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Student musicians to gather in Burien Tuesday, May 12 for Encuentro de Mariachi Puget Sound festival

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

VIDEO: Local leaders focus on AI, apprenticeships and workforce gaps at Seattle Southside Chamber’s Education & Workforce Summit

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026
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Posted inFeatured Post

Highline College mourns death of former President Dr. John Mosby

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Men in Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB Fest) to feature return of fan-fave ‘Colleen Rafferty Alien Abductee Lookalike Contest’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

REMINDER: Get last minute Mother’s Day gifts at Burien’s Moshier Spring Pottery Sale this Saturday, May 9

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 6, 2026May 5, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Highline Heritage Museum to host musical journey celebrating America’s 250th on Saturday, May 16

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026
Posted inLetters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BAT Theatre thanks speakers for ‘Rebellious Women’ talkback, highlights ERA effort

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026
Posted inBurien News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concerns raised over leadership changes at North Hill Elementary

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

WA Attorney General sues Albertsons over BOGO pricing practices

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026
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DAL Law Firm: 5 Estate Planning conversations millennials need to have with their parents, part 3

Sponsored by DAL Law Firm April 30, 2026April 30, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

REMINDER: BAT Theatre’s ‘Rebellious Women’ heads into its finalé weekend

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Free Boeing Employees Choir concert celebrating Artemis II mission set for Saturday, May 16

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026
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’World Table District’ puts SeaTac on the map for global cuisine

Sponsored by Explore Seattle Southside April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

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Burien Events

May 16
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Village Green Senior Living to host Open House on Saturday, May 16

May 16
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Taste global dishes at ‘Bite of Bernadette’ festival in Burien on Saturday, May 16

May 16
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Discover local clubs and activities at White Center Joiner Jamboree on Saturday, May 16

May 16
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Volunteers sought for Hilltop Park restoration effort in Burien on Saturday, May 16

May 16
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Bow Lake 55+ Community to host ‘Tour of Homes’ event in SeaTac on Saturday, May 16

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