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Burien Brat Trot will raise funds for Highline Schools Foundation

The Burien Brat Trot will take place on October 4, 2025, to raise funds for the Highline Schools Foundation. The event will include various activities and is expected to attract local attendees from the Seattle Metropolitan Area.

BAT Theatres The Coast Starlight continues through Oct. 19

BAT Theatre's production of "The Coast Starlight" runs until October 19, 2025, at Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien, Washington. The event features a unique blend of music and theater, appealing to local audiences eager for cultural experiences.

BAT Theatres The Coast Starlight continues through Oct. 19

BAT Theatre's production of "The Coast Starlight" continues until October 19, 2025, in Burien, Washington. The event is part of the local concert and music scene and includes performances by the theatre group Chiroptera. Attendees can enjoy a unique theatrical experience in the Seattle Metropolitan Area.

Burien Farmers Market at Town Square Park

The Burien Farmers Market at Town Square Park will take place on October 2, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM the following day. The event will showcase local agriculture and promote shopping for fresh, sustainable products. It aims to support community engagement and local businesses.

Lane and ramp closures in south King County continue through Monday, Oct. 6

Lane and ramp closures on I-5, SR 516, and SR 509 in south King County will continue through the morning of Monday, Oct. 6. The closures are part of the SR 509 Completion Project, which includes road striping, signage installation, and paving work. Drivers should expect detours during the overnight closures, which affect various segments of the highways.

Rachel Benders Polygon Party on display through January at Highline Heritage Museum reception is this Friday, Oct. 3

The Highline Heritage Museum presents artist Rachel Bender's exhibition "Polygon Party," showcasing abstract works through January. A public reception occurs on Friday, Oct. 3, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The exhibition emphasizes the interplay of structure and imagination in modernist design.

Two homes damaged in two-alarm fire in SeaTac Sunday, no injuries reported

Firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire in SeaTac on September 28, 2025, damaging two homes but resulting in no injuries. Multiple agencies, including Puget Sound Fire and Renton Regional Fire Authority, collaborated to suppress the blaze and manage hot spots afterward.

Volunteers needed to help plant trees at Green Burien Day on Saturday, Oct. 18

Volunteers can participate in the 6th Annual Green Burien Day on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hilltop Park to plant trees and enhance the urban forest. The event is family-friendly, requiring no prior experience, and provides tools, gloves, snacks, and music.

Buriens Kennedy Catholic football Lancers surge past Kentwood 49-14 under Friday night lights

Kennedy Catholic's football team defeated Kentwood 49-14 on September 26, dominating the game with an early lead and consistent scoring. The Lancers' strong performance included multiple touchdown passes from Dante Saladino to Jordan Noel, helping them secure a decisive league victory.

Tolling on new SR 509 Expressway begins Monday, Sept. 29

Drivers in South King County will pay tolls starting Monday, Sept. 29, on a new section of SR 509 between I-5 and 24th Ave South. Tolls will range from $1.20 to $2.40 for Good To Go! pass holders, while drivers without an account will be billed with an extra fee. Revenue will support road maintenance and additional projects under the Puget Sound Gateway Program.

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