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REMINDER: Burien Brat Trot and Oktoberfest returns this Saturday, Oct. 4 with runs, brats, brews & fun

REMINDER: Burien Brat Trot and Oktoberfest returns this Saturday, Oct. 4 with runs, brats, brews & fun

REMINDER: All are invited to join the 16th year of the Burien Brat Trot, and celebrate Burien Oktoberfest, in Downtown Burien, starting at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Brat Trot is a fun run along SW 152nd Street starting and ending next to Town Square Park in Downtown Burien, with an all ages…

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

REVIEW: Chemistry of the cast is greatest strength of BAT Theatre’s ‘The Coast Starlight’

REVIEW: Chemistry of the cast is greatest strength of BAT Theatre’s ‘The Coast Starlight’

October 1, 2025September 30, 2025

Burien Police arrest 2 on warrants after drug activity observed Tuesday afternoon

Burien Police arrest 2 on warrants after drug activity observed Tuesday afternoon

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Seattle Southside Chamber seeking donations for its 2025 Grand Garden Gala auctions; items due Oct. 20

Seattle Southside Chamber seeking donations for its 2025 Grand Garden Gala auctions; items due Oct. 20

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

SeaTac BMX track shines on national stage with recent Gold Cup Championship

SeaTac BMX track shines on national stage with recent Gold Cup Championship

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Shoplifting suspect arrested after ‘secreting expensive packs of meat in his pants,’ police say

Shoplifting suspect arrested after ‘secreting expensive packs of meat in his pants,’ police say

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Burien Library to host author Molly Hashimoto for ‘Wildflowers of the West’ event on Wednesday, Oct. 1

Burien Library to host author Molly Hashimoto for ‘Wildflowers of the West’ event on Wednesday, Oct. 1

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Lane and ramp closures in south King County continue through Monday, Oct. 6

Lane and ramp closures in south King County continue through Monday, Oct. 6

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

Rachel Bender’s ‘Polygon Party’ on display through January at Highline Heritage Museum; reception is this Friday, Oct. 3

Rachel Bender’s ‘Polygon Party’ on display through January at Highline Heritage Museum; reception is this Friday, Oct. 3

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concern over authoritarianism leads Burien residents to organize

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concern over authoritarianism leads Burien residents to organize

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

Two homes damaged in two-alarm fire in SeaTac Sunday, no injuries reported

Two homes damaged in two-alarm fire in SeaTac Sunday, no injuries reported

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

Burien’s Kennedy Catholic football Lancers surge past Kentwood 49-14 under Friday night lights

Burien’s Kennedy Catholic football Lancers surge past Kentwood 49-14 under Friday night lights

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025

Volunteers needed to help plant trees at Green Burien Day on Saturday, Oct. 18

Volunteers needed to help plant trees at Green Burien Day on Saturday, Oct. 18

September 28, 2025September 27, 2025

Tolling on new SR 509 Expressway begins Monday, Sept. 29

Tolling on new SR 509 Expressway begins Monday, Sept. 29

September 27, 2025September 27, 2025

PHOTOS: Highline Pirates sunk by Issaquah as Eagles fly away with 47–0 win

PHOTOS: Highline Pirates sunk by Issaquah as Eagles fly away with 47–0 win

September 27, 2025September 27, 2025

Northwest Symphony Orchestra opens season with family concert in Burien on Saturday, Oct. 11

Northwest Symphony Orchestra opens season with family concert in Burien on Saturday, Oct. 11

September 27, 2025September 27, 2025

Latest

Community invited to celebrate opening of new Evergreen & Tyee High Schools in October

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

VIDEO: At Seattle Southside Chamber’s SEA Luncheon, officials stress value of stability amid uncertain market

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

Cedarhurst Elementary PTA seeking sponsors and vendors for its Oct. 17 Fall Festival

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

Trillium Kids to celebrate Grand Opening in Burien this weekend

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

Downtown Burien to host ‘Creepy Crawler Costume Contest’ pub crawl & ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ screening Friday night, Oct. 25

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

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LATEST COMMENTS:

Amy Hance-Brancati on LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concern over authoritarianism leads Burien residents to organize
Thank you for sharing your experience with neighbors, Irene. Coming together in community and building connection is vital. I appreciate…
Sylvia Watson on LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concern over authoritarianism leads Burien residents to organize
You just described the current state of the Administration’s regime which creates a “state of perpetual civic anxiety” by taking…
Terry B on LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concern over authoritarianism leads Burien residents to organize
Well, a man from “Southend Indivisible” came into a Burien city council meeting recently and spoke like a cars salesman….…
Claire Machado on LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concern over authoritarianism leads Burien residents to organize
Yeah, take the protest groups and hit the road in my opinion, im a definite NIMBY on this – not…
John M on LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concern over authoritarianism leads Burien residents to organize
Disagree, Burien doesn’t need protest groups or progressive agendas. Neighbors helping neighbors is great but this is soft propaganda that…

Crime

LETTER: El Pique owners: ‘We ask readers not to conflate the actions of one individual with the values of our family or our restaurant’

LETTER: El Pique owners: ‘We ask readers not to conflate the actions of one individual with the values of our family or our restaurant’

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

Fire truck struck on I-5 while responding to rollover crash Sunday morning

Fire truck struck on I-5 while responding to rollover crash Sunday morning

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

FOLLOWUP: Burien drug arrest update names El Pique restaurant as location tied to trafficking case

FOLLOWUP: Burien drug arrest update names El Pique restaurant as location tied to trafficking case

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

DUI arrest made after collision outside Burien Safeway Thursday night

DUI arrest made after collision outside Burien Safeway Thursday night

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: PETA and FBI warn of animal cruelty’s link to violence

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: PETA and FBI warn of animal cruelty’s link to violence

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

Shoplifting at Grocery Outlet, robbery at Bank of America lead to two back-to-back arrests in Burien Thursday

Shoplifting at Grocery Outlet, robbery at Bank of America lead to two back-to-back arrests in Burien Thursday

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

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Politics

Burien City Council raises concerns over Port of Seattle’s plan to remove Mathison Park trees, advances Comp Plan amendments & more

Burien City Council raises concerns over Port of Seattle’s plan to remove Mathison Park trees, advances Comp Plan amendments & more

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

City of Burien hosting Open House on Critical Area Ordinance update this Wednesday, Sept. 24

City of Burien hosting Open House on Critical Area Ordinance update this Wednesday, Sept. 24

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Mylar balloons entangled in power lines cause Burien power outage Sunday, affecting 4,200 customers

Mylar balloons entangled in power lines cause Burien power outage Sunday, affecting 4,200 customers

September 21, 2025September 22, 2025

On agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting: Flight Corridor Safety Program, Community Development Block Grants, Comp Plan updates & more

On agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting: Flight Corridor Safety Program, Community Development Block Grants, Comp Plan updates & more

September 19, 2025September 20, 2025

Stephanie Mora: ‘Join me at my upcoming campaign events’

Stephanie Mora: ‘Join me at my upcoming campaign events’

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

Burien Library to host candidate forums this fall for local school board and city council races

Burien Library to host candidate forums this fall for local school board and city council races

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘An open letter to Highline families and educators’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘An open letter to Highline families and educators’

September 6, 2025September 5, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Shut down the DESC in Burien’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Shut down the DESC in Burien’

September 1, 2025September 3, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Eyewitness to pepper spray assault derides ‘The most entitled guy in Burien’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Eyewitness to pepper spray assault derides ‘The most entitled guy in Burien’

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why I Am voting for Kevin Schilling for State Rep

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why I Am voting for Kevin Schilling for State Rep

August 1, 2025July 31, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burien Councilmember Mora defends Schilling, slams Obras’ campaign mailer

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burien Councilmember Mora defends Schilling, slams Obras’ campaign mailer

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Graduation grief: when it feels only like an ending’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Graduation grief: when it feels only like an ending’

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

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