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Highline High School's Drama Club revitalizes its program under new director Greyson Schwieger, who has expanded classes and increased student participation. The club's latest production, *The Prom*, addresses LGBTQIA+ rights and social equality, encouraging students to express their voices through art.
Residents of Burien can participate in shaping housing policy at a Community Open House on April 30, 2025. The event will discuss proposed amendments to the Housing Code and Zoning Map as part of the Burien 2044 Comprehensive Plan, aimed at promoting equitable housing growth. Following the open house, attendees can provide public comment at a Planning Commission meeting.
A power outage began at 11:47 a.m. Tuesday, affecting over 7,300 Seattle City Light customers in Burien and Tukwila. Restoration is estimated by 3:54 p.m., while officials investigate the cause.
The Moshier Spring Pottery Sale will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Burien Community Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This annual event features hundreds of handcrafted items made by local artists, with free admission for all attendees.
The 'Taste of Burien' returns for two evenings of culinary exploration on May 7 and May 21, 2025. Hosted by Discover Burien, the event features local restaurants and chefs, with tickets priced at $25 for the first night and $40 for the second. Organizers advise attendees to purchase tickets early, as the event typically sells out.
BAT Theatre's "Sandwich Ministry" partnered with Transform Burien to deliver over 400 sandwiches to local residents in need. The initiative has exceeded expectations, providing vital meals for those without regular access to food. Community members praise the program's impact and encourage support for future efforts.
Overnight lane and ramp closures on I-5, SR 516, and SR 509 will occur in the Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac, and Kent area from April 28 through May 2, 2025. The closures facilitate construction activities related to the SR 509 Completion Project, which aims to improve local highway infrastructure. Detours will be in place during the closures.
The Burien Arts Association will host the “ARTvant-garde VISION 2025” benefit gala on June 28, 2025, at the SeaTac Community Center. The event will feature a fashion runway show and encourage guests to wear their most extravagant attire, with proceeds supporting local arts initiatives.
A suspect was arrested following a high-speed chase that began in Federal Way and ended in Auburn. The driver, who was clocked at 103 mph on I-5, attempted to flee on foot after authorities deployed spike strips to disable the vehicle. He now faces felony eluding charges.
A child suffered life-threatening injuries in an apartment fire in SeaTac on Saturday night. Firefighters rescued the child from the unit, which was filled with heavy smoke, and no other victims were found. The child was transported to a trauma center for treatment.