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

The City of Burien announced Monday, Sept. 14 that it is now accepting applications for the city manager position. As we previously reported, on April 13, the Burien City Council placed then-manager Adolfo Bailon on paid administrative leave. He was officially terminated July 27, 2026. Bob Larson has been serving as interim city manager since…

September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

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

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026

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

September 12, 2026September 12, 2026

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

Sponsored by Northwest Symphony Orchestra September 11, 2026September 12, 2026

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

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

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

September 11, 2026September 10, 2026

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

Sponsored by Burien Scout Troop #375 September 10, 2026September 11, 2026

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

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

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

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

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

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Latest BURIEN NEWS

VIDEO: Police sergeant’s quick response helps extinguish van fire on I-5

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

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

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive hosting presentation Saturday, Sept. 12 on Bicentennial Freedom Train

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Bellevue edges Kennedy Catholic 14-10 in 2026 football season opener

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026

Classic Eats will celebrate 10th anniversary with 1970s-themed Arts-A-Glow party on Saturday night, Sept. 12

September 5, 2026September 5, 2026

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LATEST COMMENTS:

1. In regards to the Immigrant Support Resolution, is Burien talking about legally present or illegally present because it matters.

2. Will they be cleaning or replacing the sticky tables?

3. MANY trees are leaning and ready to fall.They cannot remove the leaning, fallen trees. This is not the first time…

4. Was it one of your Parishioners that borrowed it and forgot to tell you?

5. This is great news for Burien. The update to the Comprehensive Master Plan was completely mishandled by the Planning department…

Crime

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

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

‘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

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

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

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

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Politics

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

September 2, 2026September 3, 2026

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

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

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

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

FINAL ELECTION RESULTS: Burien Councilmember Alex Andrade finishes third in 33rd District primary

August 20, 2026August 20, 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

September 5, 2026September 4, 2026

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

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

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

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

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

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

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