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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.
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.
Des Moines Waterland PrideFest will take place on Saturday, June 21, featuring a Rainbow Run, farmers market, art, games, and a drag show. This event celebrates the LGBT community and aims to foster inclusivity in the region.
A debate on UFO lore will occur on October 10, 2025, in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, pitting Roswell enthusiasts against proponents of the Maury Island Incident. The event aims to address controversies surrounding the 1947 UFO sightings in Roswell and Washington state, highlighting their cultural significance. Organizers hope to clarify competing narratives while engaging the public in the ongoing discourse surrounding these iconic incidents.
A new segment of the Lake to Sound Trail opened in South King County, completing two-thirds of a planned 16-mile route connecting Lake Washington to Puget Sound. The trail now offers over seven miles of continuous, non-motorized access between Burien and SeaTac, enhancing connectivity to regional transit options.