Local News, Events, Politics, Crime, Business, Arts & more for Burien, WA
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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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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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Spring Sidewalk Sale will be this weekend in Downtown Burien
MLB Jr. Home Run Derby qualifier will be at ‘The Fryer’ on Sunday, May 7
Our friends at the Dub Sea Fish Sticks want to make sure you sign up your kids for the MLB JR Home Run Derby Qualifier at "The Fryer" at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center. This qualifying event will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Mel Olson Stadium (aka "The Fryer") at […]
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A local unshopping group called HUGS – Highliners Unshopping and Giving Swag – is holding a mass giveaway swap meet at the Burien Library on Sunday, May 7, 2023. This free event will run from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Burien Library is located at 400 SW 152nd Street:
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On Sunday, May 7, 2023, members of the Normandy Park United Church of Christ will be participating in the 2023 Des Moines/Highline CROP Hunger Walk to support CWS and help families who are struggling with hunger. This year's walk will run from 1 – 3 p.m., and they will again start at the Des Moines […]
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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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From our friends at WABI Burien: It’s time for a walk! (Isn’t it always time for a walk?) It’s fun. It gets you out of the house. You get the chance to talk to people you wouldn’t otherwise chat with. And it keeps you healthy. Join the other Walkers and Talkers for the May Walk-n-Talk […]
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Next up in Burien Arts' online Zoom workshop series, you will learn Psychic Automatism- otherwise known as intuitive drawing, with our lovely teacher for the month of May – @aiste.rye.art! This free class is online this Sunday, May 7, 2023, starting at 3:00 p.m. Inspired by Cathy A. Malchiodi’s Art Therapy Sourcebook, this course invites […] |
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Boulevard Park residents are invited to a discussion group on Wednesday, May 10, to discuss how to improve parks, recreation, and public art in the Boulevard Park neighborhood over the next 20 years. The City of Burien says it has heard some high-level ideas over the past year, but they want to hear more details […]
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Quiet Skies Puget Sound announced this week that Kris Johnson, PhD, will speak directly to community members about public health impacts from airport noise and pollution on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, starting at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Johnson is a researcher with Public Health Seattle and King County, and co-author of the agency’s 2020 Study on […] |
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REMINDER: Mother’s Day Plant Sale is this weekend
REMINDER: A Mother's Day 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. this Friday through Sunday (May 12-14) at a home located at 13257 5th Ave SW in Burien (map below). This Weed Warriors, Nature Stewards fundraiser program supports […]
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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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Parkside Garden Club's 2023 Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove). Expect to find perennials, succulents, ground covers, grasses, trees, shrubs, edibles, houseplants, yard art and more! Your purchases support Parkside Garden Club's grants to local organizations and […]
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SPONSORED: A New View When confidence seems lost Things can seem bleak when we see all the kinds of suffering going on in humanity, perhaps even among our own family members or neighbors. But sometimes these very circumstances spur individuals to find new ways to help and heal. One such example is Phillip Hockley, practitioner […]
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The non-profit Orchestra of Flight will be performing a free spring concert on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Burien. This free concert will start at 7:30 p.m. at the church, located at 1005 SW 152nd Street (map below). Selections from "Les Miserables," themes from "The Planets," Dvorak's "From the New […]
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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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REMINDER: Mother’s Day Plant Sale is this weekend
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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, with the FINALE on Sunday, May 14, 2023? Support BAT’s return to in-person theater, and you can be the smarty pants who is able to compare and […] |
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From our friends at WABI Burien: Please plan to join the WABI Weekday Walkers for a scenic forest walk on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 9 a.m. in Walker Preserve, a little-known gem in Normandy Park. We’ll follow the trail as it winds through the preserve and down side-trails to Miller and Walker creeks. While […]
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Photo of interior of Vashon Performing Arts Center by Maggie Larrick. All are invited to join Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) for an Open House with food, drink, and music on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, to review plans for a center for the arts. BAT would like to show YOU their plans and get YOUR feedback, […] |
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Learn about Facing Prejudice & Resilience at the Highline Heritage Museum from 6 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Organizers will be "bringing honest dialogues on discrimination, xenophobia, and intolerance in our communities." SPEAKERS: |
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Help Highline High students at the annual Pirate Feast Fundraiser, which will be Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Burien Community Center from 6:30 – 10 p.m. Highline High School Booster Club organizers promise a delicious taco bar, great raffle items, and fun games to support our current and future Highline High Pirates. "Our students […] |
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Volunteers are needed to join your Miller-Walker Basin Steward, City of Normandy Park staff, and local community on Saturday, May 20, 2023 to remove ivy and make your local trails and creeks better for people, fish, and wildlife. This event will run from 9:30 a.m. – Noon at the Walker Preserve Trailhead. No experience is […]
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SPONSORED: Windermere Burien will be holding a FREE Document Shredding and Computer & Electronic Recycling Event this Saturday, May 20, 2023. This event will run from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at their office at 401 SW 152nd Street in Burien (map below). Items accepted for recycling: Documents Computers Server Racks Medical Equipment Laptops Networking […]
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Look, Listen + Learn TV will be hosting its first-ever P.A.L. Anniversary, an interactive version of their Telly Award-winning & Emmy-nominated early learning television show at the Renton Community Center on Saturday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Look, Listen + Learn TV (LL+L TV) invites all to celebrate the friendship of its […]
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The Second annual 'Bite of Bernadette' will bring a celebration of many cultures to Burien on Saturday, May 20, 2023. St. Bernadette Parish School is a vibrant multicultural learning community located in Northwest Burien. In celebration of the glorious diversity of their students they invite you to discover the flavors of their students’ cultures from […]
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From our friends at WABI Burien: This month the Waterland Walkers will have another special walk, visiting the Redondo area and the MaST Center Aquarium this Saturday, May 20, 2023. Date & Time: Meet at 11:00 am on Saturday May 20, 2023. Meeting Location: Redondo Pier, south of the MAST Center at 28203 Redondo Beach Drive South. Walking Itinerary: […] |
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Volunteers are needed for a Forest Rescue event at North SeaTac Park on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 10 a.m. – Noon. Meet near the small parking lot and picnic shelter at Des Moines Memorial Dr. S. near S. 128th Street Registration and full details, including what to wear and bring and where to park, are […]
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The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) will cruise through our area this coming Sunday May 21, 2023, and is a worldwide fundraiser now in its twelfth season. The purpose of this ride is to raise money for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health through the Movember Foundation. More than 900 cities between 107 countries will […]
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As part of the celebration of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce’s 100th Anniversary, the Chamber has challenged the West Seattle Junction Association to the first ever Battle for West Seattle – a charity softball game benefiting the West Seattle Food Bank and White Center Food Bank on Sunday, May 21, 2023. This charity softball […] |
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On the agenda for Monday night's (May 22, 2023) regular Burien City Council Meeting: LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Proclamation, Transportation Improvement Program, Blake Decision Response, waste management, and more. The meeting will start at 7 p.m., and can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall (map below), on Comcast Channel 21, virtually via Zoom here, or […] |
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Two local robotics teams will be hosting an information night for students and their families on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tekerz Robotics and Skunk Works Robotics are competitive robotics teams based in the Highline area. They are affiliated with 4-H and accept members from any school, including homeschoolers. The teams share […] |
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From our friends at WABI Burien: All are invited to join WABI Burien Bikers as they cycle along three of the area's waterways this Wednesday, May 24, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. The route begins at the Green River Trail in Tukwila, cycling north as the Green River becomes the Duwamish River waterway and continues […]
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All are invited to the annual Regional Business Expo at the accesso ShoWare Center in kent from 3 – 7 p.m. this Wednesday, May 24, 2023, to discover the "vibrant tapestry of our community." This event will also include a ‘Flavors of South King County’ tasting area, along with local businesses showcasing their stuff. Each […]
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Discover Burien's annual 'Taste of Burien' will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Merrill Gardens at Burien. The Taste of Burien is the largest event of its kind in the Burien area, and sells out every year so make sure to get your tickets soon! Attendees will vote on […] |
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Who hasn’t been held captive by a powerful, funny, or frightening story? 7 STORIES is a night of local storytelling held at the Highline Heritage Museum once a month – with the next event scheduled for Friday, May 26, 2023 at 7 p.m. – and the goal is to build community, empathy, and celebrate […] |
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Another BUFO Film Festival Potluck event will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 starting at 4 p.m. at the historic Forest Ledge mansion in Seahurst (map below). This free, open event is intended to help possible filmmakers with their entries into the upcoming Burien UFO Film Festival, as well as give updates and brainstorm […] |
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Next up in Burien Arts' ZOOM workshop series and their last class with the lovely @Aiste.Rye.Art, you will learn how to use transfer paper to create beautiful, intuitive, and detailed patterns that can be applied to a variety of surfaces like mixed media paper, photo paper, and canvas. You will also learn how to prepare […] |
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The Des Moines Memorial Drive Preservation Association (DMMDPA) will unveil WWI themed signal box wrap art this Memorial Day – Monday, May 29, 2023 – starting at 10 a.m. All are invited to this free event, which will take place at the former Sunnyvale Elementary School (map below). "The signal box wraps you have been […] |
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The Burien City Council announced on Thursday, May 25, 2023 that it will be holding a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 30 to discuss King County’s decision not to provide assistance for a potential lessee seeking to relocate the unhoused from Burien’s SW 152nd & 6th Ave SW lot. Council has called for the special […] |
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The City of Burien is kicking off a celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month by raising the Pride flag over Burien City Hall in a ceremony to be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 10-10:30 a.m. City Councilmembers and members of the Burien Pride Committee – a community-led group that organizes Burien’s annual Pride event […]
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Cascade Middle School will be holding a Multicultural Showcase on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 5 – 7 p.m. Organizers say there will be multicultural Food, Fun and Performances. This free event will be held at Cascade Middle School's campus in White Center (map below). EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Activities will include: |
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Burien Pride will include 3 days of fun during weekend of June 2–4
Burien Pride 2023 – which includes a Dance Party, Festival, & Drag Queen Bingo – will be held the weekend of June 2–4, with three days of fun. All events will be held at/around Burien Town Square Park. This annual event is sponsored by Discover Burien. Here's the schedule: Friday, June 2: Street Dance Party […]
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This Friday, June 2, 2023 is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, kicking off “Wear Orange” Weekend, to call for an end to gun violence. To commemorate these events, Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Regional Gun Violence program is partnering with community organizations to host free gun lockbox giveaway events throughout King County, including […]
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Gather your friends, families, and colleagues for a fun evening to paint, socialize, and enjoy appetizers and drinks – all while supporting and learning more about St. Anne Hospital Foundation – on Friday, June 2, 2023 at The Heart Gallery in Burien. You will have a chance to win awesome raffle prizes and support our […] |
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All are invited to join the Port of Seattle on Saturday, June 3, 2023 for a one-day conference that will feature the work of local non-profits and community groups working to organize and improve the environment and increase pathways to jobs and workforce development in South King County. Registration is FREE. Breakfast items and a lunch […]
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The free White Center Pride Street Festival will be held in Downtown White Center on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from Noon – Midnight. "Join us for a full day event to celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion in our White Center community. This years Street Festival is going to be even bigger, with more entertainment, more […]
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The DubSea Fish Sticks 2023 Opening Night will be Saturday, June 3, 2023, with the "first fish," er..."pitch" set for 6:35 p.m., and tickets are selling fast! The Sticks will take on the new expansion Pacific International League franchise, The Gumberoos. Tickets are $12 each, and Kids ages 3 & Under are admitted free and […] |
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