Residents of the city of SeaTac and surrounding areas this week filed a class action lawsuit against the Port of Seattle, Alaska Air Group Inc. and Delta Air Lines Inc., […]
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Celebrate Earth Day by helping trees grow at Miller Creek Trail on Saturday, April 22
All are invited to join your Miller-Walker Basin Steward, City of Burien staff, and local community on Saturday, April 22, 2023 to weed and mulch around young trees and plants […]
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Walk n’Talk the ‘Indian Trail’ this Sunday, April 2
From our friends at WABI Burien: One of Burien’s outdoor gems is the “Indian Trail,” and WABI Burien is inviting all to enjoy it with a Walk n’Talk this Sunday, […]
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Citizens meet to discuss Port of Seattle’s refusal to disclose redacted public health information
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: A standing-room crowd gathered last Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2023 at the Quarterdeck in Des Moines to discuss the public health impacts from Sea-Tac […]
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Volunteers needed to help restore Walker Preserve this Saturday, Mar. 18
Volunteers are needed to join Miller-Walker Basin Steward, City of Normandy Park staff, and other locals this Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023 to remove ivy and make our local trails and […]
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2023 Gold Star Award winners announced at Highline Schools Foundation’s Gold Star Bash
In front of a sold-out crowd of enthusiastic supporters, the Highline Schools Foundation presented the 2023 Gold Star Awards Wednesday night at the Gold Star Bash, held at the Burien […]
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Ready to get dirty for a good cause? Volunteers needed for upcoming Miller and Walker Creek events
Ready to get dirty for a good cause? Volunteers are needed for upcoming Miller and Walker Creek work party events to: The volunteer projects listed below – which start Saturday, […]
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Seattle Southside Chamber’s Education & Workforce Summit and Career Showcase will be April 27
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. On Thursday, April 27, 2023, the Seattle Southside Chamber […]
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Fundraiser for Burien Severe Weather Shelter will be Saturday, Mar. 11
A fundraiser event benefitting the Burien Severe Weather Shelter will be held at the historic Forest Ledge mansion in Seahurst on Saturday night, Mar. 11, 2023. Guests are urged to […]
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Samantha Le named Executive Director of Success Foundation
The Success Foundation announced this week that Samantha Le has been named Executive Director of the nonprofit which focuses on Equitable Education and Workforce Development.
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Fundraiser for Burien Severe Weather Shelter will be Saturday, Mar. 11
A fundraiser event benefitting the Burien Severe Weather Shelter will be held at the historic Forest Ledge mansion in Seahurst on Saturday night, Mar. 11, 2023. Guests are urged to […]
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SAVE THE DATE: Seattle Southside Chamber’s Education & Workforce Summit and Career Showcase will be April 27
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. SAVE THE DATE: On Thursday, April 27, 2023, the Seattle […]
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Eagle Landing stairs, homelessness & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council
Here’s a recap of Monday night’s (Feb. 27, 2023) Burien City Council regular meeting: Eagle Landing Stairs Update For years, community members have been asking Council to rethink the decision […]
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Officer shortage, City Hall problems & more discussed at Tuesday night’s Burien City Council
This meeting originally began on Monday, Feb. 13, but the power went out due to a windstorm about 15 minutes in, so the rest of the meeting was resumed on […]
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Highline Schools Foundation announces 2023 Gold Star Award Nominees
This week, the Highline Schools Foundation announced its 2023 Gold Star Award nominees. The Gold Star Awards are prestigious honors in our school community, recognizing Highline Public Schools’ best and […]
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REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘On the Market’ is a truly human story about grief, love, loss, and home
On the Market is a one act play by Jason Odell Williams that follows a middle-aged singer turned realtor, Charlotte (Karin Rogers) in her struggle to find new love after […]
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate holding Open Houses in Auburn, West Seattle & Arbor Heights
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate will be holding three Open Houses – in Auburn, West Seattle and Arbor Heights this weekend. The first Open House has it all – […]
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Results from 2022 Community Salmon Investigation will be revealed Tuesday, Jan. 17
How many adult salmon return to Miller and Walker Creeks each year? How many coho salmon are dying from polluted water before they have a chance to spawn? Thanks to […]
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VIDEO: Dozens – including 88-year-old former champ – dive into new year at Polar Bear Plunge
Under sunny skies on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 at high noon, dozens of fun-loving revelers gathered to celebrate the New Year at Burien’s annual Polar Bear Plunge at Three Tree […]
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Highline Public Schools will have 2-hour late start Thursday
Due to weather and road conditions, Highline Public Schools announced that all schools will be on a two-hour delay on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, including Highline Virtual Elementary and Highline […]
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WEATHER: Wind Advisory issued as atmospheric river slams into region
The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory on Friday, Nov. 4, and added that there’s a “slight chance of snow” starting Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. An atmospheric river is […]
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Have you seen the Citizen Scientists at Seahurst and Three Tree Point?
By Michelle Roedell You may have noticed small groups of people armed with binoculars…
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Burien Ghost Stories: Where to find ‘real’ local ghosts and hauntings
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a rerun of a story we originally published in 2010: By Joanne Dyer You know random and creepy bits of trivia about buildings you’ve never been […]
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Volunteers needed for Walker Preserve Forest Restoration event Saturday
Volunteers are needed for a Walker Preserve Forest Restoration event this Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. – Noon. Help remove ivy and other invasive plants, and plant native […]
