The Forgotten History of All Hallow’s Eve
Halloween was not always a night of trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, and spooks. Long ago, it was created as a vigil for All Saints Day…
It Began in Burien and Changed the World
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ and Columbus Day. Of all the Indigenous forefathers who shaped the identity and destiny of this region, none is more significant than Chief Seattle, the Thunderbird. From warrior to peacemaker, as an innovator and leader, this man set the direction of the region known as Cascadia.
Welcoming October: National Dessert Month
As we move into fall, it’s an excellent time to find your favorite dessert recipes and decide which ones to make in celebration of “Dessert Month.”
Take a Bite! Today is International Eat an Apple Day
Washington State is the largest producer of apples in the United States. Celebrate the day by enjoying this luscious, healthy snack!
Constitution and Bill of Rights, the Eternal and Unbreakable Link
September 17 is Constitution Day, an excellent opportunity to revisit the documents that protect our rights and freedoms. by Peter J. Butzerin History of the Constitution During the American Revolution, […]
Labor Day: 130 year-old National Holiday
In the year of 1894, Labor Day became a legal national holiday, designated by an act of Congress. What prompted it, and who came up with the idea?
Happy Independence Day July 4!
Today we celebrate our Founding Fathers who willingly sacrificed everything for our freedoms and liberties. | Burien News | Independence Day 2024 |
We Are Not Unknown
WWI cemetery reminded local musician that American soldiers who fought and made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation’s freedoms are truly “known…”
June is National Adopt-A-Cat Month!
Looking for a pet….a warm, purring, soft, loveable creature that melts your heart? Cat adoption may be your answer! | Burien News
Happy Father’s Day!
“The best gift a man can give to the world is to be a good father.” – R. Danielsby Ruth Storkel.We salute all Fathers today and thank you for your significant …
