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Burien Town Square will host “Welcoming Burien: Celebrating Culture & Community” on Saturday, Sept. 13, featuring food, games, and cultural activities. The free event aims to celebrate the city’s diverse cultures and is part of Welcoming America’s national Welcoming Week. Organizers encourage all community members to participate in this family-friendly celebration.
The 'Burien Uncorked' event will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Discover Burien, featuring wine tastings and local shopping opportunities. Attendees can enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere while exploring various offerings from local vendors.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport anticipates a busy Labor Day weekend following a record-breaking summer, with over one million passengers expected from August 28 to September 2. Recent expansions and improvements, including an upgraded security checkpoint, aim to accommodate the increased traffic. Travelers are urged to arrive early and consider alternative transportation options due to ongoing construction.
The Washington State Patrol canceled the Silver Alert for 90-year-old Richard Limmer, who went missing from Burien. He was found safe in Poulsbo and has returned to his family. Limmer had left his home on August 22 and was reported to have difficulty hearing.
The Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest will take place on August 23, 2025, at Des Moines Beach Park, featuring a diverse lineup of blues musicians and craft beers. Proceeds from the event will support the charitable initiatives of the Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park.
Burien teacher Jessica Bedolla-Mendoza will run the New York City Marathon on November 2, 2025, to raise funds for Team for Kids, supporting youth fitness programs. As an alumna of Highline High School, she emphasizes the importance of education and representation in her mission to inspire students.
A heat advisory will take effect in Burien from 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26. The Burien Severe Weather Shelter will open at Highline United Methodist Church to provide relief for residents during this period of extreme heat.
Discount tickets for the American Crown Circus are available for a series of performances at Burien's Puget Sound Park from August 7 to August 11, 2025. The event will take place over several days, with the first performance starting on August 8 at 5:30 PM local time. This circus event aims to attract families and entertainment seekers in the Seattle Metropolitan Area.
Jeff Ashley, a 1977 graduate, has been elected as the new President of the Highline High School Alumni Foundation, succeeding Gary Korsgaard. Ashley aims to grow membership and attract younger alumni to the organization, which has awarded over $1.3 million in scholarships since its founding in 1995.
Burien City Council candidates Hugo Garcia, Sarah Moore, and Sam Méndez retained their leads in the 2025 primary election results. Garcia leads Council Position 1 with 45.6 percent, while Moore holds 61.9 percent for Position 5. Turnout across King County is just under 22 percent.