The City of Burien will be celebrating the Lunar New Year with a brand-new, free community event from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. This observance […]
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In letter, ACLU calls Burien’s revised homelessness ordinance ‘legally problematic’
The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 called on the Burien City Council to reject an ordinance that would criminalize public camping and storage […]
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JOBS: King County Fire Protection District #2 looking to hire Administrative Assistant
JOBS: King County Fire Protection District #2 is looking to hire an Administrative Assistant: Position Description: GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibility of the Administrative Assistant is to support the financial […]
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Saint Brigid’s Festival will bring Irish Film and Culture to Burien’s Tin Theater on Saturday, Feb. 1
The Irish Heritage Club and the Emerald City Irish Film Festival (ECIFF) are hosting a Saint Brigid’s Festival at the Tin Room Bar & Theater on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, […]
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Saint Brigid’s Festival will bring Irish Film and Culture to Burien’s Tin Theater on Saturday, Feb. 1
The Irish Heritage Club and the Emerald City Irish Film Festival (ECIFF) are hosting a Saint Brigid’s Festival at the Tin Room Bar & Theater on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, […]
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The Garden Guy: A New Year and a Change in the Air
EDITOR’S NOTE: ‘The Garden Guy’ is a monthly column written by a WSU Certified Master Gardener that discusses various horticultural topics that local residents may find noteworthy or that are suggested […]
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VIDEO: Highline School Board Directors Melissa Petrini & Azeb Hagos resign
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with new information from Highline Public Schools, as well as the resignation letters submitted to the district. Also, the transcript of Melissa Petrini’s […]
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SCAM ALERT: Police alert drivers to ‘unpaid toll’ text message scam
Local police are warning drivers about a new text message scam targeting toll system users, with scammers attempting to collect bogus “unpaid toll bills.” The scam involves fraudulent messages claiming […]
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President Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendants, including local Proud Boy Ethan Nordean
On Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump, in one of his first official acts after being sworn in for a second term, issued pardons for approximately 1,500 individuals convicted […]
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White Center Food Bank throws Lunar New Year celebration
Story & Photos by Kat HarttrupUW News Lab The sounds of a live band could be heard from outside the recently renovated building that houses the White Center Food Bank […]
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There’s something for everyone in our new South King County Fine Arts Roundup column
Want to get out and do something interesting? There’s something for everyone in our new South King County Fine Arts Roundup column by Amy Robinson. VISUAL ARTS “Charlene Burley Watercolors”Centennial […]
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Burien City Council selects Sarah Moore as Deputy Mayor, hears update on co-responders, City Light outages & more at Monday’s meeting
The Burien City Council convened on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 for a Special Meeting that began at 4:30 p.m. – an hour earlier than usual. This meeting saw Councilmember Sarah Moore elected […]
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Fatal confrontation in Burien that killed Steven Bird leads to second-degree murder charge of White Center teen
A White Center teenager has been charged with second-degree murder in the tragic death of Roy Steven Bird, 63, who was fatally injured following a violent confrontation near Logan Brewing […]
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Opening Reception for Ron Hammond Photography Exhibit is Friday, Jan. 10
The Burien Arts Association will kick off the new year with Spying on a Memory, an exhibit at the Highline Heritage Museum showcasing the evocative photography of Ron Hammond. The display […]
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Photographer Ron Hammond to be featured in Burien Arts exhibit at Highline Heritage Museum; opening reception is this Friday
The Burien Arts Association will kick off the new year with Spying on a Memory, an exhibit at the Highline Heritage Museum showcasing the evocative photography of Ron Hammond. The display […]
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VIDEO: Three Tree Point Polar Bear Plunge rings in 2025 with tradition, costumes, and chilly, silly fun
The annual Three Tree Point Polar Bear Plunge held on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 brought community members together to brave icy waters and celebrate the New Year with cold-weather courage […]
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One dead in Burien house fire Tuesday morning; King County Major Crimes Unit investigating
A two-story house fire on SW 124th Street in Burien early Tuesday morning, Dec. 31, 2024 has tragically claimed one life and is now under investigation by the King County […]
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Vehicle crashes into Burien Market Saturday afternoon; no injuries reported
A vehicle crashed into the Burien Market on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 28, 2024, causing minor damage but no injuries, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and crews from […]
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Electrical line cut at Burien Key Bank ATM, no suspects identified
Burien Police and King County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a vandalism incident at the Key Bank located at 655 SW 152nd Street in Burien on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024. […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Thank you Adolfo Bailon, for leading Burien toward a better future’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff.] To […]
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UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old Justin Desousa-Burton has been FOUND
UPDATE Dec. 16, 2024: The King County Sheriff’s Office said that Juston “has returned home safely.” He had been missing since last being seen at the Sea Mar Renacer Youth […]
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UPDATE: Armed carjacking suspects crash, escape in Burien following Seattle Police pursuit early Friday
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated with additional information from the Seattle Police Department: A carjacking that began in Seattle ended with a dramatic crash in Burien early Friday, […]
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Burien Severe Weather Shelter seeks donations and volunteers as winter approaches
The Burien Severe Weather Shelter is calling on the community to support its efforts to provide essential resources and hospitality to neighbors in need during harsh winter conditions. Operated by […]
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Class-action lawsuit against Port of Seattle and airlines proceeds in federal court
A federal judge last week denied motions to dismiss a class-action lawsuit alleging significant harm from aircraft emissions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), allowing the case to proceed. As we […]
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Kent Police corral 2 ‘baaa-aaad’ goats caught ‘chasing trouble’
From our sister site ILoveKent.net: Two unruly and “baaa-aaad” goats found themselves in police custody over the weekend, after causing a stir in Kent’s North End. The animals – whose […]
