The Burien Arts-A-Glow Lantern festival is looking for artists and community groups to create lantern installations for the 2013 event to be held on Saturday, Sept. 7th.
The Call is below and can also be found at: www.burienwa.gov/glow…MORE
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Heron habitat at Kiwanis Ravine being destroyed by eagles
Wed, 05/08/13
We received a note from the Heron Habitat Helpers about heron eggs in the Kiwanis Ravine being destroyed by eagles. Most of the herons of the 90-plus great blue heron nests have abandoned the colony due to this predation. The Helpers are asking…MORE
Better hearing month promotes awareness, free hearing screenings
Wed, 05/08/13
Press release:
This May marks the 86th anniversary of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Better Hearing Month, an event dedicated to raising awareness about hearing loss treatment and the challenges facing those who live…MORE
Mom’s Day brings a mother lode of scams
Wed, 05/08/13
Better Business Bureau press release:
Loving sons and daughters looking for thoughtful ways to show affection for moms this year should think twice before opening up hearts and wallets. A recent survey from the National Retail Federation…MORE
Final Airport noise study public meeting is Wednesday, May 15 at Burien's Cedarhurst Elementary
Wed, 05/08/13
Press release:
The public is invited to ask questions and offer formal comments on the Draft Part 150 Noise Study for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on May 15 at Cedarhurst Elementary in Burien (611 S. 132nd St.) from 6 - 8 p.m.…MORE
Hyde Shuttle takes seniors to the Des Moines Farmer’s Market
Wed, 05/08/13
Press release:
The Hyde Shuttle vans are seen nearly everywhere in the Des Moines, Normandy Park and Burien area, taking folks wherever they need to go, and now, you can ride one to the Des Moines Farmer’s Market!
Beginning June 1st…MORE
UPDATE: Burien Student Art Walk was expressionistic
Wed, 05/08/13
Students from the Arts & Academics Academy performed in front of HomeTask, 611 SW 152nd. during the Student Art Walk Thursday night. Dancer pictured are students of Maya Soto, including Angela Martinez, pictured in top photo, & Christian…MORE
City of Burien installs ornamental pieces along 1st Ave. S
Wed, 05/08/13
Press release:
The City of Burien has installed a series of ornamental art pieces on light poles along 1st Avenue South. The different-colored art pieces depict a series of hubcaps, stacked end-to-end, with the words “Burien’s 1st Avenue…MORE
North Highline firefighters battling budgets
Wed, 05/08/13
When the North Highline Fire District #11 was formed in the 1940’s, it was an all-volunteer unit covering nine square miles. Through annexation and incorporation from that time up to now, the district has been whittled down to 3.5 square miles…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Bike to School Day saw big "bike trains" take part
Wed, 05/08/13
Since May is Bike to School Month, the teachers at Alki Elementary chose to get involved and organize two "bike trains" of parents and students. More than 100 parents and students showed up for the event.
The first train led by Principal…MORE
