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WABI Weekday Walkers will host a walk at Seahurst Park in Burien, Washington, on June 18, 2025. The event aims to encourage outdoor activities and community engagement among local residents. Participants can enjoy the scenic beauty of the park while exploring its nature trails.
The Burien City Council meeting on June 16, 2025, featured heated discussions on zoning changes and a proposed increase in vehicle license fees. Public comments revealed community concerns over increased density and its effects on local infrastructure. The council will vote on these issues at their next meeting on June 30.
A man was found fatally shot in a vehicle outside El Pique Restaurant in Burien early Wednesday morning. King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting, which occurred around 2 a.m. and left the scene active as detectives sought evidence and witnesses.
Burien residents can engage with City Manager Adolfo Bailon at a Coffee Chat on June 26, 2025, at City Hall. The session will focus on public works topics, allowing residents to ask questions about infrastructure and ongoing projects. Attendance is encouraged, and no RSVP is necessary.
Downtown Burien will host the annual Mural Masters Festival from June 20-22, 2025, featuring over 20 local and international artists. The festival aims to enhance community pride and economic development through public art, with murals displayed for a year before being replaced. The event is free and encourages community participation through donations.
Seattle City Light reports a power outage affecting approximately 3,717 customers in Burien and Tukwila, down from over 7,300 earlier today. The outage began shortly before 2 p.m. and crews continue to investigate the cause, with power expected to be restored by 6:41 p.m.
Local photographer Enrique Barquet debuted his solo exhibition "Urban Edges, Wild Horizons" in downtown Burien on June 13. The exhibit features 15 large-format prints that explore the relationship between urban development and wilderness, available for public viewing until September 30.
Galen Nesbit Willis, Jr., known as Gary, passed away on June 3, 2025, in Burien, WA, after a prolonged illness. Born in Washington, DC, he spent his childhood in several states before settling in Seattle, where he graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1960. He later earned a BA and an MBA from the University of Puget Sound, and he married Nancy Lehrer Skinner in 1965.
A deadly shooting occurred at the El Pique Restaurant in Burien, WA, prompting police to launch an investigation. Officers responded to the incident before 2 a.m. on Ambaum Boulevard Southwest.
The Burien City Council will address a proposed public safety levy lid lift and zoning ordinance during a meeting on June 16, 2025. The discussions also include broader topics such as infrastructure and public security. Local residents may vote on these measures in the upcoming autumn ballot.