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 […]

From our friends at WABI Burien: It’s walking time again. Let’s begin the month of February by heading north from Burien Town Square into and around the Chelsea Park Neighborhood. Other times we’ve found these scenic gems in the neighborhood: Dottie Harper Park, Burien Community Garden, white-painted tree trunks, Bird-House House, Stormwater Park, Green House, Purple House. What […]

On the agenda for Monday night’s (Feb. 5, 2024) regular Burien City Council meeting: reducing the Burien Airport Committee, ARPA update, South King Housing and Homelessness Partners funding, SR 509 project update and more. The meeting will start at 7 p.m., and can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall, on Comcast TV Channel 21, […]

UPDATE: This event has been updated with the correct date - Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, from 7–8:30 p.m. EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce’s next Public Safety Roundtable* will be held via Zoom on Thursday, […]

Every year, the Burien City Council honors community members who make outstanding contributions to our community by presenting them with the "Citizen of the Year" award. Recipients are nominated by Burien residents. Nominations will be accepted online, in person, and via mail through Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 – submit nominations at the link below: https://wkf.ms/3QC6iqh

Northwest Symphony Orchestra’s (NWSO) Valentine’s Concert brings the charm of english gardens to Highline Performing Arts Center on Friday Feb. 9, 2024, starting at 7:30 p.m. The NWSO is a vibrant ensemble of musicians dedicated to musical excellence, each other and our community. They invite you to spend an evening with a friend or loved […]

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. […]

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 DESC Burien Community Advisory Committee (CAC) announced this week that the public is invited to attend and observe committee discussions beginning at its next meeting this Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, from 5–6:30 p.m. Each meeting will include a set time for questions and answers. "The CAC is committed to transparency, community involvement and fostering meaningful […]

On Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, Sen. Karen Keiser, Rep. Tina Orwall and Rep. Mia Gregerson will be hosting a Town Hall from 2-3 p.m. at Highline College. This is a great opportunity to connect directly, share your thoughts on the issues that matter most to you, and learn more about the 2024 legislative session. The […]

All are invited to join the WABI Weekday Walkers as they stroll through the lovely streets of Normandy Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2023 at 10 a.m. They’ll start by circling City Hall Park, then travel south along Des Moines Creek Drive. The path takes walkers along neighborhood sidewalks, toward the water of Puget Sound, […]

The City of Tukwila will be hosting a job fair at the Tukwila Community Center on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 from 1 – 4 p.m.  The focus will be on seasonal and part-time job openings. This is a unique opportunity for community members, students, and part-time job seekers to connect directly with employers that have […]

Discover Burien’s next Business After Hours event will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Alafair Antiques (map below). Business After-Hours events are a valuable perk for Discover Burien members (join here). Discover Burien always welcomes non-members to attend one Business After-Hours to see what a great value these […]

All are invited to join in for a revamped Burien Film Office Happy Hour at the Tin Room Bar & Theater on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2024, from 7 – 9 p.m. Hosted by the Seattle 48 Hour Film Project, this event will feature a discussion with a powerhouse panel: Learn about the benefits available to […]

Get ready for a night of authentic connection and community building on Friday night, Feb. 23, 2024, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. for ‘7 Stories’ at the Highline Heritage Museum (map below). The theme for this night of storytelling will be “The Perfect Storm/Aligned & Positive!” or “Hot Mess.” This will be another unforgettable evening […]

The public is cordially invited to attend the Burien Library Guild's Annual Meeting in the Library 2nd floor Conference Room at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. This is your chance to: Learn about programs your donations funded in 2023 Bring questions and input about our library branch Learn more about joining the Guild […]

All are invited to join Burien, SeaTac and Normandy Park Police for ‘Coffee with a Cop’ on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27, 2024. This multi-agency event will run from 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. at the Starbucks located at 17827 1st Ave South in Normandy Park (map below “Representatives from multiple local police agencies will be there […]

EDITOR'S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. REMINDER: The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce will be holding its free, Quarterly Small Business Resource Fair on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. This is a drop-in event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at […]