Deadline Is June 30th For Pet License Renewals In Burien

Burien dog and cat owners are being reminded by the City of Burien that pet licenses must be purchased or renewed before June 30th. Pet licenses are required for all dogs and cats 6 months of age or older. Here’s... [Read more]

City Of Burien Teams Up With Farmers’ Co-op For Delivery Of Organic Produce

The City of Burien announced Thursday (May 5) that residents are now able to get fresh organic produce and local artisan foods delivered conveniently to the Burien Community Center. The City Parks Recreation... [Read more]

Have You Taken The City’s Parks Plan Survey Yet? You Could Win $100

We first reported on this last Tuesday (April 19th), but just got another reminder from the City of Burien, which is seeking the public’s input to help update its Parks Plan. Oh, and there’s... [Read more]

Residents Are Invited To Burien’s Next Three Community Visioning Forums

The City of Burien is continuing its “Vision for Burien” project with three upcoming Community Visioning Forums, which are open to residents, councilmembers as well as members of the Planning... [Read more]

Non-Profit Headed By Debra George Will Take Over Burien Animal Control

by Ralph Nichols The newly formed Community Animal Resource Education Society (CARES), headed by Debra George, will take control of Burien animal care and control services beginning June 15. City council... [Read more]

Residents Appointed To Burien Arts Commission, Parks Board

At the March 28th Burien City Council meeting, the following residents were unanimously approved to the Arts Commission: Position 3, Shelli Park, self-employed artist, color/space designer, yoga instructor. Position... [Read more]

Noisy Nighttime Road Work To Continue On Ambaum Through Next Week

The City of Burien wants to remind residents and businesses along Ambaum Blvd SW that they can expect to continue to be disrupted through next week as noisy grinding and repair work continues – with... [Read more]

Seattle Council Puts North Highline Annexation on Hold; What Will Burien Do?

by Ralph Nichols Will Burien begin moving toward annexation of the remaining North Highline unincorporated area in the next few months? While there is no answer to such speculation at this time, things... [Read more]

Dates And Locations Set For ‘Vision For Burien’ Community Forums

Dates and locations for the ‘Vision for Burien’ community forums have been set, and there are three options to choose from in April and May. “These free events will feature opportunities... [Read more]

New Census Figures Show Burien’s Current, ‘Unofficial’ Population Is 47,605

Recently-released census figures show that Burien’s current, total population is “unofficially” now at 47,605, up from the previously-announced estimate of ~46,000. As we’ve previously... [Read more]

LETTER: Where Have All the Ambaum Trees (And the Truth) Gone?

On November 18, 2010, we – the citizens were told for the first time in a posting on The B-Town Blog (read about it here and here) that 96 significant growth trees would be taken down for the street... [Read more]

How Would YOU Describe Burien In One Word? Please Tell Us Here…

As part of an online survey (you can take it here) for its “Vision for Burien,” the City of Burien is asking people to “describe the city in one word.” A “Wordcloud”... [Read more]

SNOW UPDATE: Here’s What We Know Is Delayed/Closed Due To Snow (2011)

Last night’s snowfall has affected the greater Burien (and greater King County) area, causing many delays, closures, snow routes for buses and more, including lots of kids and families out having... [Read more]

Burien Asking Citizens To Share Their ‘Visions’ Of (and for) The City’s Future

On Wednesday (Feb. 9th), the City of Burien announced that it’s seeking area residents to “help create a common, unifying vision for our city.” The goal of this “visioning”... [Read more]

Burien Lawmakers Attending ‘Council Retreat’ This Saturday – In SeaTac

Burien’s City Council will be attending a ‘Council Retreat’ this Saturday at a hotel that was recently rated #1 in the US – Cedarbrook Lodge, located at 18525 36th Ave South in SeaTac. The... [Read more]

Budget Analysis Hints At Possible Delay By Seattle In Annexing White Center

by Ralph Nichols Twelve days after Burien annexed the southern part of unincorporated North Highline last April 1, the Seattle City Council adopted a resolution of intent to annex the remaining area including... [Read more]

Burien Council Appoints Gerald Robison To Replace Retired Kathy Keene

Gerald Robison during his initial interview with the Burien City Council on Nov. 15, 2010. Photo by Michael Brunk. The Burien City Council formally appointed on Jan. 3 local attorney Gerald Robison to... [Read more]

Annexation, Town Square Foreclosure, Shoreline Plan Top 2010 In Burien

2010 was a year of both growth and growing pains for the Burien area, which grew by 45% when annexation went into effect April 1st, making it the 21st largest city in the state, surpassing Olympia. But... [Read more]

VIDEO REPORT: Burien ‘Sweat Shop’ Apparently Still Sweatin’ Away

Our friends at KING5.com report that the alleged sewing “sweat shop” that was operating in Burien is still sweatin’ away, in business despite the city’s attempts to shut it down. KING... [Read more]