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The Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden has unveiled its exciting lineup of family-friendly events for spring, summer, and fall 2025. Highlights include a Plant Sale, multiple Storytime sessions, and concerts, all aimed at engaging children, families, and garden enthusiasts. For updates and details, visitors can check the garden's website or contact them directly.
Burien’s annual Cinco de Mayo Party in the Park will take place on May 5, 2025, at Burien Town Square, offering a lively evening of food, music, and cultural festivities. The free event features activities like a salsa contest, live music, and the announcement of the "Best Taco in Town." Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and their appetite to enjoy a variety of Mexican-inspired food vendors and a beer garden.
A domestic violence suspect, who fled from Kent Police and later barricaded himself in a commercial building, is presumed dead after a fire erupted during a standoff in Auburn on April 8, 2025. Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement to negotiate his surrender, the situation escalated, leading to the building being engulfed in flames. Investigators believe the suspect may have perished in the fire, and a full investigation is underway.
The City of Burien is hosting a free informational session titled “City 101 for Council Candidates” on April 18, 2025, aimed at residents interested in public service. This initiative, endorsed by City Manager Adolfo Bailon, seeks to empower community members to engage in local governance. Aspiring candidates must file their declarations of candidacy between May 5 and May 9 to be eligible for the Burien City Council ballot.
The Port of Seattle Commission has allocated $1.9 million in grants to support economic development projects across King County, particularly benefiting South King County communities. This funding aims to enhance business development, tourism, and initiatives aligned with key industries, including aviation and maritime. The grants are part of a matching program requiring cities to contribute at least 50% of the project costs.
A significant power outage impacted over 8,295 customers of Seattle City Light in Burien on April 8, 2025. The outage began at 12:36 p.m., with the cause currently under investigation. Restoration efforts are ongoing, with an updated estimated completion time of 5:30 a.m. on April 9.
Public Health – Seattle & King County has ordered the closure of Antojitos Ice Cream Yesi due to serious health code violations, including operating without a permit and lacking handwashing facilities. The closure, effective from April 2, 2025, highlights the critical importance of sanitation in food service operations. The business must rectify these issues and pass re-inspection before reopening.
The Glen Acres Church of Christ in Burien is hosting a free Spring Carnival on April 25, 2025, featuring Easter Egg Hunts and various carnival games, making it an ideal family-friendly event for the community. Open to all ages, the event requires no registration and aims to foster community spirit during the spring season. For more details, interested individuals can contact the organizer via email.
King County voters will face a critical decision in the upcoming special election on April 22, 2025, regarding the renewal of funding for the Regional Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). Proposition No. 1 proposes a seven-year property tax levy to support the system's operation and upgrades, replacing an expiring measure. If approved, the levy would provide essential resources for law enforcement's forensic fingerprint and palmprint identification services.
Bhargavi Bharata Natyalaya will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a special Bharatanatyam performance titled “Vaageyakaaram Vandhe” on April 19, 2025, at the Highline Performing Arts Center. Founded in 2008, the dance school honors the tradition of Bharatanatyam and aims to preserve its cultural significance through choreographed tributes to Indian composers and poets. The event will feature notable guests, including local officials and is supported by the Burien Arts Commission.