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“Paula’s Pop-Up” bakery will take place at the closed Three Tree Point Store in Burien on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event features small-batch baked goods, with prices ranging from $8 to $20, and encourages pre-orders through Instagram.
Hospitality House hosts its annual Walk for Women fundraiser on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Burien. The event begins at 10 a.m. at Merrill Gardens and aims to raise awareness and support for women experiencing homelessness.
Glen Acres Church of Christ hosts a Free Community Dinner and Family Fun Night on Friday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at its Burien location. The monthly event aims to foster community connections through food, games, and fellowship for local families.
A semi-truck rollover closed all lanes from South 188th Street to the northbound lanes of SR 509 in SeaTac on Wednesday morning, September 10, 2025. The incident prompted a hazardous materials response, and officials advised drivers to avoid the area until further notice. Crews cleared the wreckage and contained the spill by late afternoon.
The Burien/White Center Rotary Club will launch its annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ fundraiser at the Burien Farmers Market on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. The event pairs local youth with police officers for a holiday shopping experience, fostering community connections. Community members can visit the Rotary booth to learn more and make donations.
Burien City Council members addressed community tensions over the DESC Bloomside building, citing increased crime and unfulfilled promises. They also discussed the FAA's plan to remove trees from Mathison Park and community calls to revisit the city's comprehensive plan.
Burien's Arts-A-Glow festival returned on September 6, 2025, showcasing vibrant light-based art and performances in downtown Burien. The free event attracted enthusiastic crowds and featured interactive installations, a night market, and glowing art exhibits. Organizers encouraged attendees to participate in the festivities by wearing costumes and carrying lanterns.
A house fire erupted in Burien on September 8, 2025, prompting a response from multiple fire units. Firefighters faced challenges due to interior renovations and a stone tile roof, complicating their efforts to extinguish the flames, but no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the King County Fire Investigation Unit.
Two people died in a triple stabbing at an apartment building in Burien on September 8, 2025. The King County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident occurred around 9:30 p.m., with one victim in critical condition transported to Harborview Medical Center. Authorities are conducting an active homicide investigation but report no ongoing threat to the public.
BAT Theatre will premiere Keith Bunin's play The Coast Starlight from September 26 to October 19, 2025, featuring performances on weekends. The production tells the story of a young man on a train grappling with a life-changing secret, and it includes adult themes. Special discount events will be held, including “Lucky 13 Saturday” and “$7 Sunday.”