UPDATE: One ‘Greedy Opportunist’ Apologizes, Makes Amends To Artist

UPDATE 1/14/11: Maureen Hoffmann, Writer of the Letter below, sent us the following update about this issue: Both sons of my neighbor came over to apologize for the actions of their friend, “Mr.... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Please Help The Fish In Miller Creek & Puget Sound’

A recent article in the Highline Times illustrates how little we as humans really understand of nature and salmon recovery: http://www.highlinetimes.com/2012/01/09/news/csi-highline-investigation-uncovers-more-salmon-s.... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘WOW…Who Writes This Stuff For The City?’

WOW who writes this stuff for the City of Burien website. Currently on the website under annexation of north Highline this statement is made in the last paragraph, “…Financially feasible, and... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘Concerned About How This Annexation Is Being Approached…’

On January 9th I attended a Boundary Review Board meeting at Cascade Middle School to listen to people make their cases either for or against a Burien annexation of what is known as “Unincorporated King... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A ‘Shout Out’ Of Praise For Burien Bark

I don’t know how to post this, so hope you can help me. I would like to give a ‘shout out’ of praise to Burien Bark.  Today I visited Nickelsville (our local homeless camp) with some... [Read more]

LETTER: Less Revenues Forecast For Area Y By King County

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a letter sent to the Burien City Council, and re-printed here with permission: Please exercise your fiduciary responsibility before proceeding any further down the... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Are There Two Buriens?’

Are there two Buriens? The simple answer is Yes and No. It really depends on the context of how you ask the question. There is certainly a perception of “East” versus “West” of... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Kudos To Ralph Nichols For Another Great Article’

Kudos to Ralph Nichols for another great article. This time reporting on the Governor’s proposal to cut annexation sales tax credit (read that story here). It provides all readers with an insight into... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘Costs Too High’ For Burien To Keep Moving Toward Annexation

A Public hearing before the boundary review board is scheduled for January 9th and 10th. Some issues to consider— include the budget reduction…$400,000 below last year with $100,000 allocated... [Read more]

LETTER: A Note Of Thanks From City Council Candidate Debi Wagner

I would like to congratulate Jerry Robison on his election to Burien City Council. I wish him well. I would also like to thank the many community members who volunteered to help me with my campaign, especially... [Read more]

LETTER: Reader’s Rebuttal Against Our Analysis On Proposed Annexation

Jack Mayne wrote an interesting analysis of the Berk Report and the issues regarding the annexation of the North Highline area. I would however take issue with part of his findings. The article correctly... [Read more]

LETTER: Master Builders Association Responds To Claims About Gordon Shaw

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to a recent letter questioning City Council candidate Gordon Shaw’s contributors. The letter expresses concern over a contribution made by the Affordable Housing... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘Who Is Funding The Candidates For Burien City Council?’

This last Saturday, I and a number of my friends and neighbors received a call from the Affordable Housing Council asking us to vote for Gordon Shaw. Wondering who this group was and where there funding... [Read more]

LETTER: Former City Council Candidate Ed Dacy Endorses Three Candidates

I have never before endorsed a candidate for Burien City Council, but since my loss in this years primary I have had a number of people urging me to endorse candidates. I have been closely following Burien... [Read more]

LETTER: Former Burien Mayor Calls Gordon Shaw’s Mailer ‘Dirty Tricks’

Dear Editor, Candidate Gordon Shaw reached deep into his bag of dirty political tricks to send out a mailer that intentionally attempts to confuse the voters of Burien and to imply that his opponent Bob... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘I, Bob Edgar, Am An Active Candidate For The Burien Council…’

Dear Citizens and Voters of Burien; I, Bob Edgar, am an active candidate for the Burien Council Position No.4. I am willing and eager to serve the citizens of Burien, if I am elected in the November election.... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘Why Is CARES So Secretive About Their Operation?’

Dear Editor, I have an injured animal on my hands. It took up residence in my yard, and is obviously suffering. He cannot eat, he has a large abscess on his face, and is missing an eye. I am going to guess... [Read more]

LETTER: Longtime Normandy Park Police K-9 ‘Skyler’ Put To Sleep

On September 9, 2011 the Normandy Park Police Department had to say goodbye to a longtime member. Skyler, our 15-year old Australian Shepherd Narcotics K-9 had to be put to sleep. Skyler had suffered... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘I Too Feel That Burien Is Rapidly Changing…’

To The Editor of the B-Town Blog I too feel that Burien is rapidly changing. On August 28th at 7 p.m., I was driving my convertible eastbound on 152nd, approaching Ambaum when an angry drunk man hurled... [Read more]