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City of Burien rolls out new online B&O tax system

The City of Burien has launched a new online portal allowing businesses to file business and occupation tax returns electronically, replacing the previous requirement to mail printed returns and payments. City officials announced Friday that Burien is the first city in Washington to partner with software vendor OpenGov to successfully launch the online B&O tax…

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Highline Public Schools to cut $8 million from budget, eliminate over 31 central office positions

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone elected president of Sound Cities Association

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Environmental Science Center seeking Volunteers for Seahurst Beach Naturalist program

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

REMINDER: Exchange Club of Highline annual auction is this Saturday, Feb. 28

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Lace up for Burien’s free Walk-n-Talk through secret passageways this Sunday, Mar. 1

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

REMINDER: ‘Twin Peaks Festival’ is this Saturday, Feb. 28 at Highline Heritage Museum

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Burien Democrat Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon apologizes for alcohol use before budget hearing

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Sugartime Trio to headline BAT Theatre’s Monday, Mar. 2 cabaret at Angelo’s of Burien

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

SAVE THE DATE: Burien Garden Tour set for Saturday, May 30 with nine featured gardens

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: Police vs. Fire Charity Cup set for this Saturday’s doubleheader in Kent

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Discover Burien presents $12,000 Empty Bowls checks to food banks as well as ‘Best Soup’ awards

February 26, 2026February 25, 2026

REVIEW: ‘She Loves Me’ sparkles at Renton Civic Theatre with standout performances

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

SAVE THE DATE: Put your caftans on for a ‘Roper Romp’ fundraiser for Lighthouse NW on Sunday, April 12 in Olde Burien

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Burien City Council votes to put new public safety sales tax on consent agenda at Feb. 23 meeting

February 24, 2026February 25, 2026

Tukwila City Council adopts emergency 6-month moratorium on new detention facilities

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

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BAT Theatre giving away 28 free tickets to this Saturday’s performance of ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ (R.U.R.)

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

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DAL Law Firm: What assets do not go through probate in Washington State?

Sponsored by DAL Law Firm February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Two-car crash blocked SR 509 in Burien, minor injuries reported Monday afternoon

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

CALL FOR ART: Sound Transit seeking student artists for regional safety initiative

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

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Brush It Off Seattle to host weeklong Teen Art Camp in July

Sponsored by Brush it off Seattle! February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

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LATEST COMMENTS:

1. www.change.org/NoNERAproject ☝️Oppose rezoning our neighborhood to industrial Business over 264 homes in Boulevard Park

2. How do we petition for his resignation? Is being drunk at work a non-firing offense now? Id like to see…

3. Like you’ve said before, it’s always the fault of those ceremonial Mayor’s.

4. No more taxes

5. Councilmembers would be well advised to read the Seattle Times article on this grant program before they reflexively approve it…

Crime

Burien Police seize nearly $705,000 in drugs, arrest suspected trafficker linked to Mexico based source

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

Juvenile arrested in Burien early Friday after traffic stop leads to stolen vehicle recovery

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

SCAM ALERT: Police warn about fraudsters impersonating deputies by phone and text

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

First Burien stabbing Saturday night sends man to Harborview

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Suspect follows victim off bus, stabs him at Burien Transit Center Saturday night

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

Gun violence dropped sharply in King County in 2025, new report shows

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

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Politics

Burien City Council to review financing report, proposed criminal justice tax & more at Monday’s meeting

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

WSDOT closes two northbound lanes on SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge after inspection

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Highline Public Schools bond planning committee seeks community input

February 19, 2026February 20, 2026

Southend Indivisible to hold rally in Burien this Sunday, Feb. 22

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

33rd District lawmakers to host Town Hall this Sunday, Feb. 22 at Highline College

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

City of Burien awards $35,000 in 2026 arts and culture grants to 14 artists and organizations

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why are we out there?’

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Making sense of Highline Public Schools district boundaries

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘We can’t continue to ignore our most vulnerable neighbors just because we don’t see them as often’

October 30, 2025October 29, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘DESC is not a positive addition to Burien’

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why You SHOULD Vote YES on Burien’s Public Safety Levy’

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘DESC Bloomside is a welcome part of our community’

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

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