Local News, Events, Politics, Crime, Business, Arts & more for Burien, WA
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AARP Foundation’s free tax help starts at Burien Library Feb. 3
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Starting on Friday, Feb. 3, and continuing through Sunday, April 16, 2023, AARP Tax-Aide will be providing services at the Burien Library (400 SW 152nd Street). Tax-Aide hours […] |
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The Highline Community Symphonic Band will perform a free concert this coming Monday evening, Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at the Highline High School Theatre in Burien. “Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue,” a program led by conductor Corinne Smith, will feature music by Bach, Chambers, Ticheli, Sousa, Hailstork, Reed, LaBarr, and include selections from Schoenberg’s Les Miserables. […] |
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From our friends at WABI Burien: After a several year hiatus, WABI Burien will restart organized community bike rides, beginning on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Our first ride will take place on a section of the beautiful Green River Trail on Wednesday, March 29 beginning at 10 a.m. The trail links industrial lands to pastoral landscapes, parks, communities, and […]
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The City of Burien and InnerActivate will be hosting a free workshop on Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023 for small businesses on the value, dynamics, and best practices for social media marketing. The Marketing Your Business Online workshop will take place from 5:30 – 8 p.m. that day in the Community Room, First Floor of the Burien City Hall/Burien Public […] |
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N & R Automotive holding family business Garage Sale this Friday & Saturday
After 50 years of serving Burien, N & R Automotive will be holding a Family Business Garage Sale this Friday and Saturday. As we previously reported, founder/owner Noel Gibb passed away Dec. 4, 2022, and the family is clearing things out. This sale will be held this Friday, Mar. 31, and Saturday, April 1, from […] |
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The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) – which contracts police services to the City of Burien – will unveil its new countywide 'Gift Cards for Guns' program at the Burien Precinct on Saturday, April 1, 2023. This will be drive-through event that will run from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Gun owners can anonymously trade-in […]
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Northwest Associated Arts' annual SilverSounds Northwest spring choral concert – “Let Music Take You There” – will be held Saturday April 1 & Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the Highline Performing Arts Center. Hear the singers rocking and rolling to a fun-filled collection of great songs from the sixties through today, including such classics as […] |
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AARP Foundation’s free tax help starts at Burien Library Feb. 3
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Northwest Associated Arts' annual SilverSounds Northwest spring choral concert – “Let Music Take You There” – will be held Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the Highline Performing Arts Center. Hear the singers rocking and rolling to a fun-filled collection of great songs from the sixties through today, including such classics as Dancing Queen, Hopelessly Devoted […] |
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Plant Sale fundraiser for Weed Warriors will be this weekend in Burien
A Plant Sale fundraiser for Weed Warriors will be held this weekend in Burien. This event will be held from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday at a home located at 13257 5th Ave SW in Burien (map below). This Weed Warriors, Nature Stewards Program supports scholarships for Highline Public Schools seniors pursuing […] |
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The early bunnies will get the goodies at Casa Italiana – Italian Cultural Center's 'Festa di Pasqua' Bake Sale and Party on Saturday, April 8, 2023. The fun and festivities of Easter – Pasqua in Italiano – will be on display in this annual tradition at the Casa Italiana Italian Cultural center in Burien. Those […] |
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AARP Foundation’s free tax help starts at Burien Library Feb. 3
Plant Sale fundraiser for Weed Warriors will be this weekend in Burien
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Burien Arts classes are back, and they have a slightly different format but the same quality content: This Sunday’s (April 9, 2023) art class, hosted by the Burien Arts Association, welcomes you back to our Zoom workshop series with teaching artist Valeree Ye of Ye Studios. She'll be teaching an introduction to color theory. In […] |
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Addressing homelessness, possible action against Planning Commission Chair Charles Schaefer & more are on the agenda for Monday night's (April 10, 2023) Special Burien City Council meeting. An Executive Session – set to start at 6 p.m. and scheduled to last around an hour – to discuss complaints against a public officer or employee, as […] |
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Surf’s up – Sleeves up! Donors who give blood during the month of April can enter to win a trip to Hawaii for 4 people, which includes 3 nights at the Grand Wailea Maui Resort as well as round-trip airfare. The City of Burien will be hosting a Blood Drive on Thursday, April 13, 2023 in the 1st floor meeting room. Please […]
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EDITOR'S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. Are you a local business that's struggling to find employees? Wish you had access to local talent? Or perhaps you're looking for a job? Regardless, you should attend a free South King County Job […] |
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The 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bash' Festival will return to Burien on Saturday, April 15, 2023 after a two-year hiatus. 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bash' is an intergenerational community-building festival celebrating one of our most beloved icons right here in the great Pacific Northwest. The one-day festival on April 15 will host a family friendly Mercado at […] |
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AARP Foundation’s free tax help starts at Burien Library Feb. 3
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Volunteers are needed for a Third Sunday Forest Rescue at North SeaTac Park set for Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 10 a.m. – Noon. "Help restore beautiful North SeaTac Park's forest!" Registration and full details are here: https://seatac.greencitypartnerships.org/event/78/ Online registration closes the night before the event but in-person registration is available at the event. Please email […]
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This Sunday’s art class, hosted by the Burien Arts Association, welcomes teaching artist Valeree Ye of Ye Studios, who will focus on color and mood. She'll be teaching more color theory with an emphasis on how color can affect the mood of a painting. We'll be using a color wheel for reference to learn more […] |
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On the agenda for Monday night's (April 17, 2023) regular Burien City Council Regular Meeting: proclamations, a presentation from Police Chief Boe, BEDP appointments, Planning Commission Chair revenue options & more. The meeting will start at 7 p.m., and can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall, on Comcast TV channel 21, via Zoom here, […] |
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All are invited to join your neighbors and the Burien Police Department on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 from 8 – 10 a.m. to "connect over coffee and a casual conversation about issues that matter most to you in our community."
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A 'Shape Your City' Open House will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Burien Library Community Room. "Your voice can help shape Burien’s future," organizers said. "Join us for food and a collaborative art activity during an open house to plan for Burien’s best future through 2044. […] |
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From our friends at WABI Burien: All are invited to join WABI Weekday Walkers to explore Burien’s Seahurst neighborhood on Wednesday, Apr 19, 2023, starting at 9 a.m. Our route will start and end at Lake Burien School Memorial Park. The park was built in 1994 on the former site of the historic Lake Burien […]
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EDITOR'S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce's Public Safety Roundtable Committee is a free quarterly meeting for those who are interested in being more engaged or receiving more information about issues impacting our Southwest King County Business Community. […] |
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All are invited to enjoy an evening of great storytelling with local history buff Steve Edmiston, who will be taking us through the mysterious connection the Pacific Northwest has with some of the most enduring characters in UFO history – the iconic “Men In Black.” This free event will be held on Thursday, April 20, […] |
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It's time for the White Center Library Guild Spring Rummage Sale, coming Friday, April 21, and Sunday, April 23, 2023, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the White Center Library. This free event will take place in the Library's meeting room. All ages welcome. Find bargains on veggie starts, secondhand bookstand gently used household […]
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Discover Burien's 'Burien Uncorked' Wine Walk will be from 4–8 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023, and tickets are now available. Join this fun community event that takes place in Downtown Burien where our own local businesses host great wineries for you to taste and enjoy. You’ll have a chance to explore local retailers, restaurants […]
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Before you stream the new HULU film "Tiny Beautiful Things" in your pajamas, why not get out and see it LIVE onstage during BAT Theatre’s (Burien Actors Theatre) production, which opens this Friday, April 21 and continues through May 14, 2023? Support BAT’s return to in-person theater, and you can be the smarty pants who is […] |
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All are invited to join your Miller-Walker Basin Steward, City of Burien staff, and local community on Saturday, April 22, 2023 to weed and mulch around young trees and plants to help them grow into healthy streamside vegetation, pick up litter, and make your local trails and creeks better for people, fish, and wildlife. No experience […]
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National Drug Takeback Day will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Prescription drugs will be accepted at various sites, with the nearest located at SeaTac City Hall. More info here: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday Here's more info from the Drug Enforcement Agency: "The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is […]
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St. Francis of Assisi Life, Peace and Justice Committee is inviting the Burien area community to join them in celebrating our Mother Earth down at Seahurst Beach this coming Saturday, April 22, 2023. "We really are so fortunate to have this wonderful park to center us on nature and the early occupants and stewards of […]
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Volunteers are needed for a Salmon Creek Park Restoration Event on Saturday, April 22, 2023. This event will run from Noon – 4 p.m. at Salmon Creek Park (map below). This event will be led by youth from New Start High School along with DirtCorps, Environmental Science Center, and EarthCorps. We will be doing restoration […]
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Before you stream the new HULU film "Tiny Beautiful Things" in your pajamas, why not get out and see it LIVE onstage during BAT Theatre’s (Burien Actors Theatre) production, which continues through May 14, 2023? Support BAT’s return to in-person theater, and you can be the smarty pants who is able to compare and contrast the […] |
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On Sunday, April 23, 2023, Glendale Evangelical Lutheran Church will conclude its ministry of public worship with a closing celebration, but its legacy of providing vibrant Christian ministry to the greater Burien community will continue. As we previously reported, Church leadership has decided to sell the property, which includes what may be one of the […]
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It's time for the White Center Library Guild Spring Rummage Sale, coming Friday, April 21, and Sunday, April 23, 2023, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the White Center Library. This free event will take place in the Library's meeting room. All ages welcome. Find bargains on veggie starts, secondhand bookstand gently used household […]
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Before you stream the new HULU film "Tiny Beautiful Things" in your pajamas, why not get out and see it LIVE onstage during BAT Theatre’s (Burien Actors Theatre) production, which continues through May 14, 2023? Support BAT’s return to in-person theater, and you can be the smarty pants who is able to compare and contrast the […] |
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On the agenda for Monday night's (April 24, 2023) Burien City Council meeting: Ambaum and Boulevard Park Community Plans, La Serra subdivision, Burien Airport Committee, and more. The meeting is scheduled to start at 7 p.m., and can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall, on Comcast TV Channel 21, via Zoom here, or online […] |
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From our friends at WABI Burien: WABI Burien Bikers will cycle the lovely Soos Creek Trail in Kent on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 beginning at 10 a.m., and all are invited. The paved trail meanders through marshlands, meadows, and forests over a gently rolling course that crosses and re-crosses Soos Creek and other small streams […] |
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EDITOR'S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. On Thursday, April 27, 2023, the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce will hold its Workforce and Education Summit at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. The Summit will convene education leaders, business owners, community […] |
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Kent Downtown Partnership's Downtown Kent Cider & Ale Trail will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 6 – 9 p.m., and here's an update: Beer, cider and distilled aficionados will embark on a tasting journey of vibrant, crisp and bold flavors which are sure to please your palette and awaken your taste buds! […]
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The Northwest Symphony Orchestra will perform Lobgesang (Hymn of Praise) by Felix Mendelssohn on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Benaroya Hall in Seattle. Joining the NWSO in their season finalé performance will be ChoralSounds Northwest, Seattle Pacific University Choirs, and West Side Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir. This powerful piece includes one of […]
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Before you stream the new HULU film "Tiny Beautiful Things" in your pajamas, why not get out and see it LIVE onstage during BAT Theatre’s (Burien Actors Theatre) production, which continues through May 14, 2023? Support BAT’s return to in-person theater, and you can be the smarty pants who is able to compare and contrast the […] |
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Highline United Methodist Church’s Spring Garden & Craft Sale will be April 29 & 30
Mark your calendars for Highline United Methodist Church's upcoming Spring Garden & Craft Sale the weekend of April 29 & 30, 2023. Organizers say they have an outstanding lineup of vendors and some outrageous fun planned. "Make sure to mark your calendar now so you don’t miss this fantastic two day event. We hope to […]
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REMINDER: Help brighten up our city at Discover Burien's annual Clean Sweep, happening this Saturday, April 29, 2023. Come to 611 SW 152nd Street at the Discover Burien window to check in, starting at 8 a.m. When you are finished, you're invited to return for a hotdog lunch and a chance to win a bike!
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Casa Italiana – Italian Cultural Center in Burien will be holding a 'Stuff the Truck' food drive fundraiser from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023. "Thank you for your donations and supporting our community." More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/764315271686297 Casa Italiana is located at :
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Before you stream the new HULU film "Tiny Beautiful Things" in your pajamas, why not get out and see it LIVE onstage during BAT Theatre’s (Burien Actors Theatre) production, which continues through May 14, 2023? Support BAT’s return to in-person theater, and you can be the smarty pants who is able to compare and contrast the […] |
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Highline United Methodist Church’s Spring Garden & Craft Sale will be April 29 & 30
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Before you stream the new HULU film "Tiny Beautiful Things" in your pajamas, why not get out and see it LIVE onstage during BAT Theatre’s (Burien Actors Theatre) production, which continues through May 14, 2023? Support BAT’s return to in-person theater, and you can be the smarty pants who is able to compare and contrast the […]
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Volunteers are needed for a Fifth Sunday Forest Rescue at North SeaTac Park on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 3 – 5 p.m. Help heal the forest in North SeaTac Park a 220-acre urban oasis in SeaTac across the street from Burien. The trees here clean, quiet, and cool the air – true guardians of […]
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This Sunday’s art class, hosted by the Burien Arts Association, will feature the final class of artist Valeree Ye of Ye Studios. To end this month's classes we are focusing on impressionism. It's all about tone-color, atmosphere and fluidity. We will be free and flowing with our pastels in the clouds and work on making […] |
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On the agenda for Monday night’s (May 1, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: business survey results, proposed donation of property near Salmon Creek, Ambaum and Boulevard Park Subarea Plan, update on homelessness and the Blake decision, and more. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. and can be viewed in person at Burien City […] |
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On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the City of Burien and InnerActivate will be hosting a free, custom-tailored workshop for small businesses on content creation, maximizing search engine optimization (SEO), understanding Google Analytics, and tools for planning and posting. The free Next-Level Social Media Marketing workshop will take place from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May […] |
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A 33rd District Telephone Town Hall with Sen. Karen Keiser, Rep. Tina Orwall, and Rep. Mia Gregerson will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023, from 6–7 p.m. "The legislative session wrapped up on April 23 and we're happy to be back in district!" Organizers add: "This is a great time to debrief and give […] |
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Spring Sidewalk Sale will be this weekend in Downtown Burien
Discover Burien's Spring Sidewalk Sale will be happening this weekend (May 5–7, 2023) at participating Downtown Burien businesses. Expect bargains galore! Friday, May 5, from Noon–8 p.m. Saturday, May 6, from Noon–5 p.m. Sunday, May 7 (optional), Noon–5 p.m. More info here. #burien #burienlove #cityofburien #shoplocal #sidewalksale #springsale
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Local Artist Maureen Hoffmann and her exhibit 'Italian Stone: Artist's Muse' will be celebrated with an Opening Reception at the Highline Heritage Museum on Friday, May 5, 2023. Hosted by Burien Arts, Hoffmann's reception will run from 6 – 7 p.m., and her art will be on exhibit at the museum from May – June, […]
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Before you stream the new HULU film "Tiny Beautiful Things" in your pajamas, why not get out and see it LIVE onstage during BAT Theatre’s (Burien Actors Theatre) production, which continues through May 14, 2023? Support BAT’s return to in-person theater, and you can be the smarty pants who is able to compare and contrast the […] |
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A Burien & Normandy Park Recycling Event will be held at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will also include a Rain Barrel, Compost and Worm Bin sale, at $25 each, and cash only. The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center […]
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The Moshier Pottery Sale is returning this spring on Saturday, May 6, 2023 to the Moshier Community Art Center, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Twice a year students and instructors gather at the Moshier Art Center to sell their handmade wares. Come to this amazing sale to find hundreds of items such as mugs, […]
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Discover Burien’s first-ever "Hello Again" Vintage & Upcycled Market will take place in Burien Town Square Park this Saturday, May 6, 2023. Hello Again will run from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and will feature a selection of well-vetted vendors of vintage antique and re-purposed items. "This event is a family friendly event so please […]
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Before you stream the new HULU film "Tiny Beautiful Things" in your pajamas, why not get out and see it LIVE onstage during BAT Theatre’s (Burien Actors Theatre) production, which continues through May 14, 2023? Support BAT’s return to in-person theater, and you can be the smarty pants who is able to compare and contrast the […] |
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