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The Burien Eagles Aerie #3523 will host a BBQ fundraiser on July 26, 2025, to raise $10,000 for emergency floor repairs due to asbestos. The event features smoked meats, sides, and various activities, with advance tickets priced at $18. Community members can support the cause by purchasing tickets or donating items.
Burien and Eco Infinity Nation will distribute 100 free air purifiers to residents affected by air pollution during a community giveaway on June 28, 2025. Residents can receive a purifier by completing a brief survey at the Burien Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The initiative seeks to improve indoor air quality and reduce health risks, particularly during wildfire season.
The Environmental Science Center in Burien has launched a Beach Naturalist program at Seahurst Park for summer 2025, offering educational experiences during low tide. Free sessions allow visitors to explore tide pools and learn about marine life, fostering environmental stewardship.
A 16-year-old boy, Angel Gabriel Estrada Carbajal, was fatally shot in Burien on June 20, with his death ruled a homicide. The shooting occurred at approximately 5:03 p.m., and police have not yet announced any arrests or identified suspects. The community mourns the loss of the young victim, and the incident raises concerns over gun violence.
Lifeguards at the Olympic View Swim Club in Normandy Park rescued a child found unresponsive in the pool on June 20, 2025. Thanks to immediate CPR, the child regained consciousness and is expected to recover fully. Emergency responders credited the swift actions of the lifeguards as vital to saving the child's life.
Families can enjoy a free evening of entertainment at the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden's “Kid’s Night in the Garden” on June 28, 2025. The event features games, crafts, and a screening of Pixar's “Monsters, Inc.”, with the first 100 children receiving free churros and popcorn.
The Highline Heritage Museum will host an exhibition titled "Stable Habits" by photographer John Woodruff from July through September 2025. The show opens with a public reception on July 11, featuring Woodruff's monochromatic works that contrast with his larger narratives.
The "Sparky’s Revenge" Dog Disc Tournament will take place on June 22, 2025, in Des Moines, Washington, honoring a victim of the 1947 Maury Island Incident. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, aims to celebrate dogs and promote community engagement through sport.
A youth-centered Juneteenth celebration will take place on June 27, 2025, at the SeaTac Roadhouse from 6 to 8 p.m. The free event will showcase live performances by young Black artists, live painting, and complimentary food, emphasizing Black freedom and youth leadership.
Burien invites participants to join its 102nd annual Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2025, starting at 11 a.m. The event welcomes local businesses, organizations, and individuals to showcase their patriotic spirit, with a limit of 100 entries.