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Burien City Council backs immigrant support resolution, ICE detention moratorium & more

Burien City Council backs immigrant support resolution, ICE detention moratorium & more

The Burien City Council convened on Sept. 14, 2026, addressing key civic developments spanning executive leadership, environmental sustainability, and community advocacy. Headlines from the meeting include an update on the search for a new city manager alongside progress reports on Burien’s 2021 Climate Action Plan and local waste reduction efforts through Recology. The council also…

September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

REMINDER: Burien Welcoming Week event set for Thursday, Sept. 17 at Town Square Park

REMINDER: Burien Welcoming Week event set for Thursday, Sept. 17 at Town Square Park

September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

El Rinconsito mourns the death of founder Abel Brambila, 53

El Rinconsito mourns the death of founder Abel Brambila, 53

September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Prost! The OktoberCrawl™ brings a progressive Oktoberfest adventure to Des Moines Marina District this Friday night, Sept. 18

Prost! The OktoberCrawl™ brings a progressive Oktoberfest adventure to Des Moines Marina District this Friday night, Sept. 18

September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce recognized as 2026 ‘Chamber of the Year’

Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce recognized as 2026 ‘Chamber of the Year’

September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

City of Burien opens recruitment for new City Manager with salary up to $240K

City of Burien opens recruitment for new City Manager with salary up to $240K

September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

Drivers should expect lane and ramp closures in South King County this week

Drivers should expect lane and ramp closures in South King County this week

September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

WABI Weekday Walkers will walk at Seahurst Park on Wednesday, Sept. 16

WABI Weekday Walkers will walk at Seahurst Park on Wednesday, Sept. 16

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026

Fall recycling event set for Saturday, Sept. 19 at Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien

Fall recycling event set for Saturday, Sept. 19 at Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026

Highline Pirates fall just short in 17-13 Friday night home football loss to Inglemoor

Highline Pirates fall just short in 17-13 Friday night home football loss to Inglemoor

September 12, 2026September 12, 2026

SAVE THE DATE: Northwest Symphony Orchestra to open 40th anniversary season in Burien on Saturday, Oct. 10

SAVE THE DATE: Northwest Symphony Orchestra to open 40th anniversary season in Burien on Saturday, Oct. 10

September 11, 2026September 12, 2026

Burien City Council to review city manager search, immigrant support & more at Monday’s meeting

Burien City Council to review city manager search, immigrant support & more at Monday’s meeting

September 11, 2026September 12, 2026

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Six questions

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Six questions

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Kennedy Catholic blanks Mount Tahoma, 33-0, for first football win of season

Kennedy Catholic blanks Mount Tahoma, 33-0, for first football win of season

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

VIDEO: New flights, airport upgrades and community concerns highlight SEA Airport Luncheon

VIDEO: New flights, airport upgrades and community concerns highlight SEA Airport Luncheon

September 11, 2026September 10, 2026

Celebrate 30 years of local Scouting with Troop #375 on Saturday, Oct. 3

Celebrate 30 years of local Scouting with Troop #375 on Saturday, Oct. 3

September 10, 2026September 11, 2026

REMINDER: Burien’s awesome Arts-A-Glow is this Saturday night, and here’s a map & guide

REMINDER: Burien’s awesome Arts-A-Glow is this Saturday night, and here’s a map & guide

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Large police search leads to arrest after neighbor reports suspect climbing ladder at Burien home Wednesday night

Large police search leads to arrest after neighbor reports suspect climbing ladder at Burien home Wednesday night

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Fallen tree damages 7 parked cars at Burien’s Seahurst Park; no injuries reported

Fallen tree damages 7 parked cars at Burien’s Seahurst Park; no injuries reported

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Latest BURIEN NEWS

Burien Community Development Director Liz Stead leaving city role to lead King County Permitting Division

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Don’t dream it. Be it. First-ever ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ screening comes to Des Moines Theater Oct. 23 & 24

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Boulevard Park Church to host fall grief support group starting Sept. 21

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Miller and Walker Creek program seeking volunteers to survey salmon and plant trees

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Same chowder, new chapter: Wally’s Chowder House gets upgrades under new owners

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

LATEST COMMENTS:

Terry M on City of Burien opens recruitment for new City Manager with salary up to $240K
no levy lid lift. The city needs to live within their means just like all the tax payers do.
Louis G on City of Burien opens recruitment for new City Manager with salary up to $240K
Back to math class for you being your 1/2 off.
Terry M on City of Burien opens recruitment for new City Manager with salary up to $240K
and still no public statement by the mayor as to why the former city manager was fired “without cause”. The…
Stephen Lamphear on City of Burien opens recruitment for new City Manager with salary up to $240K
Nearly a half million. Do we need to get a levy lid lift to afford that
Louis G on Burien City Council to review city manager search, immigrant support & more at Monday’s meeting
In regards to the Immigrant Support Resolution, is Burien talking about legally present or illegally present because it matters.

Crime

VIDEO: Man charged after allegedly pointing gun at undercover detective while driving on SR 509

VIDEO: Man charged after allegedly pointing gun at undercover detective while driving on SR 509

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Burien Police deputies find methamphetamine, fentanyl during warrant arrest Tuesday night

Burien Police deputies find methamphetamine, fentanyl during warrant arrest Tuesday night

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

‘Where’s the receipt?’ Police seek help identifying organized retail theft suspects

‘Where’s the receipt?’ Police seek help identifying organized retail theft suspects

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

VIDEO: Teen wounded in North SeaTac Park shooting later said injury was self-inflicted

VIDEO: Teen wounded in North SeaTac Park shooting later said injury was self-inflicted

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Burien man arrested in Puget Sound vehicle theft investigation

Burien man arrested in Puget Sound vehicle theft investigation

August 29, 2026August 29, 2026

Burien Police arrest suspected drug trafficker accused of selling cocaine, meth

Burien Police arrest suspected drug trafficker accused of selling cocaine, meth

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

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Politics

King County offering up to $900,000 for community tourism projects, and here’s how to apply

King County offering up to $900,000 for community tourism projects, and here’s how to apply

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Drivers should expect lane and ramp closures on I-5, SR 509 and local roads next week

Drivers should expect lane and ramp closures on I-5, SR 509 and local roads next week

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

UPDATE: Burien Indivisible invites community to help with rallies & postcard events

UPDATE: Burien Indivisible invites community to help with rallies & postcard events

September 2, 2026September 3, 2026

WSDOT announces nighttime I-5 lane closures from Aug. 31-Sept. 4

WSDOT announces nighttime I-5 lane closures from Aug. 31-Sept. 4

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Overnight SR 599 northbound lane, ramp closures planned Friday, Aug. 28

Overnight SR 599 northbound lane, ramp closures planned Friday, Aug. 28

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

City of Burien offering free trees to residents, and here’s how to get yours

City of Burien offering free trees to residents, and here’s how to get yours

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTER: ‘Public education does not belong behind closed doors,’ Burien resident tells Highline School Board; district responds

LETTER: ‘Public education does not belong behind closed doors,’ Burien resident tells Highline School Board; district responds

September 5, 2026September 4, 2026

LETTER: BAT Theatre says ‘THANK YOU!’ to all who attended their summer theatre in the park performances

LETTER: BAT Theatre says ‘THANK YOU!’ to all who attended their summer theatre in the park performances

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Taxpayers deserve complete openness’ from Highline Public Schools; district responds

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Taxpayers deserve complete openness’ from Highline Public Schools; district responds

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Residents urge local organizations to stop using AI-generated artwork

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Residents urge local organizations to stop using AI-generated artwork

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Airport advisory leaders urge residents to speak out about Sea-Tac expansion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Airport advisory leaders urge residents to speak out about Sea-Tac expansion

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parent questions Highline Public Schools leadership, transparency; district responds

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parent questions Highline Public Schools leadership, transparency; district responds

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

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