Next Highline Forum to focus on education at Burien City Hall May 22

On Wednesday, May 22 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., members of the Highline Forum will meet at Burien’s City Hall Council Chambers (400 SW 152nd Street) to discuss education, with a larger focus on regional... [Read more]

Shoreline Program, CARES Animal Control on agenda for Monday council

Burien’s Shoreline Master Program, extending the city’s contract with CARES Animal Control, the 1st Quarterly 2013 Financial Report, appointments to the Business and Economic Development Partnership... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Clearly, there is a need for a change in City Hall’

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] Letter to the Editor: When I first filed my... [Read more]

City Council Votes to Adopt Zoning Changes for North Burien

The Burien City Council on Monday night (April 1) voted to approve Ordinance 573, amending North Burien Zoning and adopting 2012 Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments. “The rezones in the North... [Read more]

Think You’d Be a Better City Council Member? Here’s How YOU Can Run

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The last time we did a post of this nature (see it here), it inspired at least one Reader to apply to run for a seat on the Burien City Council – we hope this one does the same.] If you... [Read more]

JOB: Receptionist Needed for Normandy Park City Hall

The City of Normandy Park is looking to hire a Receptionist to work at City Hall. Here’s the full job posting: Job Opportunity – Normandy Park City Hall Receptionist. A variety of administrative... [Read more]

City of Burien Holding Blood Drive at City Hall Friday, Dec. 14

The City of Burien will be holding a Blood Drive at City Hall on Friday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and they’re looking for Donors. Here are some reasons to donate: Someone needs blood every... [Read more]

City of Burien Holding Public Hearing on 2013-14 Budget on Monday, Aug. 6

UPDATE 7/27/12: The City of Burien changed the start time of its public hearing for its 2013-2014 Biennial Budget to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6. Originally the city said the start time was 6 p.m. This meeting... [Read more]

Burien Council to Look for Ways to Offset Tax Losses at Monday Meeting

Burien council members Joan McGilton, left, and Rose Clark. by Ralph Nichols Burien city council members will begin the laborious task of writing the city’s 2013-14 biennial budget at their monthly study... [Read more]

City of Burien Holding Blood Drive at City Hall Thursday, July 26

The City of Burien will be holding a Blood Drive at City Hall from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 26. Volunteers are needed to donate blood at this event. “Summertime can be fun when there’s... [Read more]

City of Burien Cancels Monday Night’s Council Meeting; Next One is June 4

The City of Burien on Friday (May 18) announced that its next City Council meeting, set for Monday, May 21, has been cancelled. No reason was given for the cancellation. “The next scheduled meeting... [Read more]

PART 2: Council Adopted Annexation Biz Plan; Appeals Court Narrowed Conflict Limits

by Ralph Nichols [This is the second of three reports involving City Councilman Gerald Robison, allegations of a conflict of interest, and the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council.[ What constitutes... [Read more]

Poll Results in Hand, Burien City Council Set to Revisit ‘Kids & Cops’ Initiative

by Ralph Nichols A proposed Kids and Cops Initiative for Burien will again be in the spotlight at tonight’s (April 23) city council study session (download PDF of the packet here, see p. 3). Council... [Read more]

Free Parks and Trails Map Now Available at Burien City Hall & Online

A new Parks and Trails Map is now available for free to the public at Burien City Hall. The map includes parks and trails in Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila. Parks and trails... [Read more]

Assessor Will Hold Community Meeting in Burien Wednesday Night

King County Assessor Lloyd Hara by Ralph Nichols Property in Highline cities “lost a lot of value in this assessment cycle,” King County Assessor Lloyd Hara noted in a recent interview with The B-Town... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘See What New Tricks Are Unfolding’ With 4 City Councilmembers

The Burien City Council had a retreat on January 28, 2012 at the Environmental Science Center. These retreats are open to the public but most citizens do not know about them and the retreats are not broadcast... [Read more]

UPDATE: Unruly Kids Disrupt Burien Library Lobby Thursday Afternoon

by Ralph Nichols A Burien Police sergeant responded to a call at the Burien Library late Thursday afternoon after a confrontation involving a large group of young males threatened to escalate in the lobby. According... [Read more]

Gordon Shaw Exits Council, Warns About Costs Of Not Annexing North Highline

by Ralph Nichols As Gordon Shaw departs from the Burien City Council today (Monday, Jan. 9), he looks back with conviction at his “major accomplishment” as a councilman – and warns of the costs... [Read more]

Gordon Shaw Says Time Away From Council Meetings Has No Impact On Job

by Ralph Nichols What impact, if any, does Burien City Councilman Gordon Shaw’s annual travel to New Zealand have on council business and his ability to represent city residents? “None,” Mayor Joan... [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]

City In Crisis As SeaTac Council Member Blasts Lack of Accountability At Meeting

Our sister site The SeaTac Blog is reporting about how that city is currently going through a crisis regarding some controversial, inappropriate emails, along with councilmembers, city staff and public... [Read more]

UPDATE: All 6 Candidates Will Participate In Wed. Night’s Forum

It should be an interesting night, this Wednesday evening, Oct. 12, as we have just confirmed that all six candidates will attend our B-Town Blog Candidates Forum for the three open seats on the Burien... [Read more]

REMINDER: B-Town Blog Candidates Forum Is Wed. At Gregory Heights School

We, your trusty, award-winning neighborhood news blog, are hosting another Candidates Forum. It’s this coming Wednesday, Oct. 12th, with an 8pm start time, and will be held at a new location: Gregory... [Read more]

UPDATE: Burien City Council Votes To Move Forward With Annexation

by Ralph Nichols Burien City Council members voted 5-2 at their Oct. 3 meeting to begin the legal process for annexation of the remaining North Highline unincorporated area. Mayor Joan McGilton, Deputy... [Read more]