Your trusted source for local Burien, WA news, updated daily with the most important stories from your community.
The Seattle Kraken and Bloodworks Northwest will host the Puck and Pint Blood Drive on May 30, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kraken Community Iceplex. All donors will receive a t-shirt, supporting local hospitals during critical blood shortages.
The City of Burien is inviting Washington State artists to apply for the 2025 Burien Gallery Program, showcasing their work in various local exhibition spaces. The application deadline is set for August 23, 2024, with stipends available for artists. Selected works will be juried, and artists are encouraged to review the exhibition spaces prior to applying.
The "2025 Burien Gallery Program Call For Artists" invites local artists to participate in an upcoming exhibition in Burien, Washington, enhancing the city's cultural scene. This event is a vital opportunity for artists to showcase their work and engage with the community, emphasizing the importance of local art in the Seattle Metropolitan Area.
Bonney Watson Washington Memorial Park hosts a Memorial Day community event on May 27, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities include arts and crafts, face painting, and a food drive for local families. The park has honored military veterans since 1931, placing flags on their graves for Memorial Day.
The article announces the free community event ‘Noche de Mariachi’ happening at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien on May 16, 2024. Featuring performances by several Mariachi bands from local schools, the event is open to all ages and includes various vendors. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early as the lobby will close shortly after the event begins.
Highline High School's baseball team sells Mariners tickets for $25 each to fund their opportunity to play at T-Mobile Park. The game against the Angels is scheduled for June 1, 2024, with first pitch at 4:15 p.m. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the team, which recently won the league championship.
Local historian Steve Edmiston will discuss the origins of the "Men In Black" legend in a talk on May 29, 2024, at Marina Mercantile in Des Moines. The event is tied to the Men in Black Birthday Bash, celebrating the first recorded sighting following the Maury Island Incident in 1947.
Parkside Garden Club hosts its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Normandy Park Community Club. Proceeds will benefit local organizations and scholarships for students and teachers.
Robert Miera Bautista, 42, died from multiple gunshot wounds in a shooting in North Burien early Saturday morning. The King County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, but life-saving efforts failed. Friends and family mourn the loss of Bautista.
Public Health – Seattle & King County announced the closure of the Burien Night Market on May 3, 2024, due to operating without a valid permit. The closure underscores the importance of compliance with food safety regulations and the permitting process. Information regarding the closure will remain accessible online for a minimum of seven days post-reopening.