Start 2024 off with an invigorating dip at the Cove during Normandy Park’s Polar Plunge at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. This family-friendly event is free and open to all, and will be the city’s second official plunge. And since this plunge starts at 11 a.m., you can still also jump in the […]

All are invited to celebrrrrate the New Year at Noon on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, with a refreshing Polar Bear Plunge into the frigid waters of Puget Sound in Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood. Burien’s annual Polar Bear Plunge will be held at the south beach in Three Tree Point (map below) at Noon – […]

Sometimes it just takes one species to completely change an environment. For Washington state, that could be the invasive European green crab. Join Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife European Green Crab Outreach Specialist Jessica Ostfeld in exploring why Washingtonians are worried about the European green crab, what we are doing to protect our state, […]

Without bachelor's degrees, low-income youth face enormous obstacles in transcending poverty. In Washington State, the rate of college enrollment dropped 10 percent between the high school graduating classes of 2019 and 2021, according to numbers released by the Washington Roundtable. This comes at a time when 70% of the state's open jobs between 2024 and […]

An Opening Reception for local Painter Ken DeRoux will be held this Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Highline Heritage Museum. DeRoux' paintings will be on display at the Burien Arts Gallery Wall at the museum through March. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m. Event Details: […]

A Candlelight Vigil for the "future of Eagle Landing Park" will be held on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, from 6 – 8 p.m. A petition has also been created. "Join us in honoring the future of Eagle Landing," organizers said. This event is being organized by Burien resident John White, who as we previously reported, […]

St. Francis Scout Troop 375/8375 will be hosting their annual Christmas Tree recycle event on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 6-7, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at their usual location at the Burien Eagles (map below). “Please come and support our efforts to earn money for Scout camps and other adventures,” organizers said. Cost […]

St. Francis Scout Troop 375/8375 will be hosting their annual Christmas Tree recycle event on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 6-7, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at their usual location at the Burien Eagles (map below). “Please come and support our efforts to earn money for Scout camps and other adventures,” organizers said. Cost […]

From our friends at WABI Burien: All are invited to discover three of Burien’s 25 City Parks on January’s New Year’s Walk-n-Talk this Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024: Date: Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 (Rain or shine.) Time: Meet-up at 2:00. Walking starts at 2:15. Place: Meet at Hazel Valley Park, 251 SW 126th St. On-street parking. Who: Walkers of every level […]

From our sister site The White Center Blog: As our friends at the White Center Food Bank bid farewell to another transformative year, they want to express their deepest gratitude for the continuous support they’ve received, and are inviting all to a Grand Opening Party of their new facility on Jan. 12, 2024. This free […]

Burien’s Environmental Science Center will be holding Moonlight Beach Walks at Seahurst Park over the next two months, allowing you to see marine organisms in a whole new light – your flashlight! Explore the beach with ESC naturalists at night during a low tide in Seahurst Park, starting Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Schedule: Friday, Jan. […]

The 17th Annual Korean-American Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. "On behalf of more than 160,000 people of Korean descent residing in Washington State, the Washington State Korean-American Day Celebration Foundation cordially invites you to our 17th Annual Korean-American Day Celebration," organizers said. […]

SPONSORED: Want to learn how to Have Happy Houseplants? You should take a new 90-minute class at the Burien plant store "Growing Crazy" on Thursday, Jan. 18 or Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. This class – which will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18 or at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 will […]

SPONSORED: Want to learn how to Have Happy Houseplants? You should take a new 90-minute class at the Burien plant store "Growing Crazy" on Thursday, Jan. 18 or Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. This class – which will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18 or at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 will […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. In partnership with Kinect @ Burien, the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a Ribbon Cutting Celebration for their grand opening on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. […]

Burien's annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for local food banks will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, with both a Lunch and Dinner session. Moshier Art Center potters have donated bowls to be filled with soup at this fun event, and all are invited. Your donation will get you the opportunity to pick out a […]

Burien's annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for local food banks will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, with both a Lunch and Dinner session. Moshier Art Center potters have donated bowls to be filled with soup at this fun event, and all are invited. Your donation will get you the opportunity to pick out a […]

7 Stories is returning on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 at the Highline Heritage Museum on the theme “Brush With Greatness” or “You Only Live Once (Y.O.L.O.).” This will be the first session of 2024, and will start at 7 p.m. at the museum (map below). NOTE: If you can’t make it to this event in […]

If you haven't heard of the Ambaum Dukes band yet, you should come to the Burien Eagles on Saturday night, Jan. 27, 2024 and find out! The Dukes play "Country Loving Music" and offer up a Great Time. More info at: The Burien Eagles Hall is located at 920 S. 150th Street:

On the agenda for Monday night's (Jan. 29, 2024) City Council meeting: Economic Development Action Plan Update, discussion of Council Rules of Order, Burien Airport Committee Composition, Highline United Methodist Church's proposed Day Center project and more. The meeting will start at 7 p.m., and can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall, on Comcast […]

Discover Seattle Christian School at the Prospective Family Open House for grades K -12 on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. For over 75 years, Seattle Christian School has been educating students as the first non-denominational Christian school in the greater Seattle area. Drawing families from more than twenty communities across the South Sound […]

The deadline to apply to be on a City of Burien Advisory Board is 5 p.m. on Friday Feb. 2, 2024. Advisory boards, commissions, and committees are an essential way for local governments to engage community members in the democratic process. They study issues important to the community, take in public testimony, perform independent research, […]

Excitement’s in the air (literally) as the Highline Heritage Museum unveils our latest project – “The B-Town Breakdown” – a new radio show hosted by the incredible Alia Sinclair. Dive into life, art, local buzz, and all that jazz every Friday on 106.5 KQWZ-LP FM for these awesome episodes. This premiere episode will feature an […]