The stage production of the 1984 film, made famous for its soundtrack and emerging star-quality cast, opened up last weekend at the Renton Civic Theater (RCT) to a nearly packed […]

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The beloved Giveaway Days event returns to Burien’s Three (aka “FREE”) Tree Point on Saturday and Sunday, June 27 & 28, 2026, offering residents a chance to declutter, donate, and […]

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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 and Success Foundation are seeking sponsors […]

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The Rotary Club of Burien & White Center recently awarded scholarships and service honors to eight graduating seniors from Evergreen, Highline and Kennedy Catholic high schools and the Puget Sound […]

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Anyone 18-years-old and younger can eat free breakfast & lunch, or snack, depending on location, during the summer through Highline Public Schools’ federally funded Summer Food Service Program. See below for Highline summer school locations […]

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The Highline Community Symphonic Band will conclude its 2025-26 concert season with a free performance at the Burien Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 20, according to the organization. The concert, […]

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Southbound SR 509 will have daytime ramp closures at South 146th Street (milepost 25) Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). […]

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Soccer fans in Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila and South King County will have multiple opportunities to gather for FIFA World Cup action starting this week and continuing throughout the summer, with […]

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Burien-based catering company Lavish Roots said Tuesday, June 9, it is not closing its doors, despite a state filing affecting 263 employees that the company says is tied to the […]

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DAL Law Firm: 5 estate planning conversations millennials need to have with their parents, part 5 Welcome to part 5 of our 5-part blog series covering estate planning conversations millennials […]

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One of MIBBB Fest’s most unexpected and beloved events is making its return – Sparky’s Revenge Flying Disc Dog Tournament will take place on Sunday, June 21 at 11 a.m. at […]

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Residents of the Huntington Park West 55+ community in Des Moines are inviting the public to a two-day fundraising sale this coming weekend to help support updates to the neighborhood […]

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to include links to the full statement from the Yes on Burien Minimum Wage committee, as well as a statement from Burien City […]

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Adorable, adoptable dogs from CARES drew plenty of attention during Burien Pride over the weekend, greeting visitors through both rain and sunshine at Town Square Park. According to information provided […]

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[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by verified residents. It represents the opinion of the authors, and does not necessarily reflect the views of […]

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Sound Transit is seeking applicants from South King County to fill two vacancies on its independent Community Oversight Panel, a 15-member group responsible for monitoring the agency’s performance and reporting […]

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The Highline School Board convened on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, for a nearly three-hour discussion on hot button items that included classified staff relocation, transparency concerns, and more. While there was not […]

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More than 200 elementary school students from across Highline Public Schools gathered at Seahurst Elementary School Friday night, June 5 to test their problem solving skills during the annual Elementary […]

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REMINDER: The Des Moines Legacy Foundation will host its fourth annual Bayside Diamond Ball from 5:30 to 9 p.m. this Saturday night, June 6, at the Des Moines Yacht Club. […]

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Sing along to your favorite film musical soundtrack, or watch the action, at BAT Theatre’s next Movie Musical Karaoke on Tuesday night, June 9 at The Tin Room.  All ages are welcome […]

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The DubSea Fish Sticks this week announced that Head Coach Elliott Cribby has been named the new head baseball coach at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo, an NCAA Division […]

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The City of Burien will be raising a Burien-themed soccer flag over Burien City Hall in celebration of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026™ on Thursday, June 11 at […]

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REMINDER: The Normandy Park Community Club (“The Cove”) will host its annual Giant Rummage Sale this Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers said the annual […]

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Burien residents and visitors will have seven opportunities to enjoy free live music this summer as the city’s Music in the Park concert series returns to Lake Burien School Memorial […]

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From our friends at WABI Burien: One of Burien’s outdoor gems is the “Indian Trail” If you haven’t discovered the historic Indian Trail yet, this is your chance! This wandering, […]

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