Lineup announced for ‘Music in the Park’ summer concert series, starting July 11

The City of Burien on Monday announced its lineup for the 2013 summer ‘Music in the Park’ series, which will take place Wednesday nights – starting July 17 – at North SeaTac Park, and... [Read more]

City of Burien installs ornamental Art along First Avenue South

The City of Burien announced Wednesday (May 8) that it has installed a series of ornamental art pieces on light poles along First Avenue South. The different-colored art pieces depict a series of hubcaps,... [Read more]

CONSTRUCTION ALERT: Expect closures on 1st Ave South next week

The City of Burien on Friday announced on its website that there will be road closures and limited access on 1st Ave South next week, from Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10. Here’s the city’s... [Read more]

City of Burien says property values not declining faster than other cities

by Ralph Nichols Burien city officials have rejected a resident’s claim that local property values are declining faster than those in surrounding cities. North Burien resident Dick West has complained... [Read more]

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Welcome our latest Advertiser: ‘What is the $200 Million Problem?’

Please welcome our latest Advertiser, “The $200 Million Problem,” part of a new campaign to “Clean Up Burien.” As we do with all our paid Advertisers, we’re giving our new... [Read more]

Neighbors of Seahurst Park to discuss Westmark Development at May 7 meeting

There will be a ‘Neighbors of Seahurst Park’ community meeting on Tuesday, May 7, starting at 7 p.m. at the Sound Vista Condominiums Cabana, located at the corner of 12th Ave SW and 132nd Lane... [Read more]

Burien Council Evaluation: City Manager Mike Martin’s Future on Razor’s Edge

A one-vote swing in the current political balance on the Burien City Council in the municipal elections this fall could mark the end of Mike Martin’s tenure as city manager…

Chip Davis Appointed as City of Burien’s New Community Development Director

The City of Burien announced on its website Tuesday (April 9) that Chip Davis has been appointed Community Development Director by City Manager Mike Martin, effective April 16, 2013. “Davis has been... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Burien’s Own Coupeville Landslide is on the Horizon’

[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:] Unfortunately, the landslide that caused widespread... [Read more]

City of Burien Accepting Proposals for Solid Waste/Recycling Service

The City of Burien announced on its website Tuesday (April 2) that it is accepting proposals for collection of residential and commercial garbage, recycling and compostables. The initial contract term... [Read more]

Hopes for a Burien Off-Leash Dog Park Move Closer to Reality; Plus, a Poll

by Ralph Nichols Burien dog owners may soon have an off-leash park for their four-legged companions. City parks operations manager Steve Roemer told council members at their March 25 study session that... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘CARES Not Better than King County Animal Control’

[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:] Based on the Burien CARES Program Evaluation... [Read more]

CONSTRUCTION ALERT: SW 146th at 1st Ave South to be Closed Mar. 27–29

The City of Burien on Friday issued a ‘Construction Alert,’ warning of closures on SW 146th at 1st Ave South (map below) starting Wednesday, March 27: Starting Wednesday, March 27 through Friday,... [Read more]

SAVE THE DATE: City of Burien Holding Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 3

The City of Burien will be holding a blood drive in the multipurpose room of the Burien City Hall/Library on Wednesday, April 3, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. To set up an appointment, call or email Kathy Wetherbee... [Read more]

JOBS: City of Burien is Now Hiring

The City of Burien announced this week that they are currently accepting applications for the following positions. (click on the job title to view the complete job description, qualifications, and salary... [Read more]

City Says Phase II of 1st Ave South Improvement Project to Begin Again

The City of Burien announced this week that Phase II of the 1st Ave South Improvement Project – from SW 146th to SW 140th Street – has begun starting Tuesday, March 5. “After the holiday and... [Read more]

City Questioned on Taxpayer Money Used to Clean Up Foreclosed Property

by Jack Mayne North Burien resident Dick West wants to know why Burien city government spent upwards of $15,000 to clean up debris and trash from a foreclosed home at 11416 26th Ave. South (map below)... [Read more]

LETTER (w/videos): ‘So Why the Push for Districts/Wards?’

At the last city council meeting 02/25, citizens voiced their strong opposition to this plan for wards. Video of your neighbors and their testimony have been compiled and can be viewed below: Former Burien... [Read more]

Recent Seahurst Slide May Put City of Burien on Slippery Slope

A recent series of slides – and claims that the City of Burien is knowingly draining run-off water into an earthquake-sensitive slope – has many Seahurst area residents overflowing with anger…

BREAKING: City of Burien Names Two as 2013 ‘Co-Citizens of the Year’

At Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting, two residents were unanimously voted as 2013 ‘Co-Citizens of the Year’: Michael Noakes Donna DiFiore Noakes served as president of the... [Read more]

City of Burien Wins Award for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

The City of Burien announced on its website Wednesday (Feb. 6) that it won a ‘Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting’ by the Government Finance Officers Association... [Read more]

JOB: City of Burien Seeking Front Desk Assistant for Community Center

The City of Burien is seeking a part-time (14 hours per week) Front Desk Assistant to “provide recreation program registration, customer service, and facility scheduling for the Burien Community... [Read more]

JOB: City Seeking Graphic Designer to Create Quarterly Recreation Guides

The City of Burien announced Friday (Jan. 4) that it is seeking proposals from individuals or businesses to provide Graphic Design services for the City’s quarterly Recreation Guide brochures. The city... [Read more]

Capable of ‘Frequent Fingering’ & ‘Occasional Feeling’? City Might Hire You

If you’re capable of “frequent standing, walking, sitting, fingering, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions of hands and wrists,” along with “occasional feeling,” the City... [Read more]