Burien resident/activist John White tells us that he’s hosting another public meeting to discuss the closing of the Burien Annex TONIGHT – Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, starting at 7:30 p.m. […]
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LETTER: Due to Annex closing, Burien Cooperative Preschool needs help moving
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] Dear […]
Posted inBurien News, Business, Government, Politics
On the agenda for Monday night’s Burien Council: Closing of Annex, COVID-19 funding & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (May 18, 2020) regular Burien City Council meeting: a final vote on closing the Burien Annex, fireworks, impacts of restaurant delivery charges on local […]
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LETTER: Burien Cooperative Preschool’s letter to City Council regarding closing of Annex
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified representative of a local non-profit. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, […]
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Due to imminent closing of Annex, Burien Actors Theatre cancels scholarship program
Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) announced this week it will be cancelling its annual scholarships for Burien high school students for 2020. Over the years, BAT’s scholarship program has helped many […]
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Due to imminent closing of Annex, Grupo Folklorico Citlali seeking new practice space
Lauren Robles, the Director and Founder of ‘Grupo Folklorico Citlali,’ tells us that – due to the imminent Jan. 31 closing of the Burien Annex – the dance group is […]
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Due to imminent closing of Burien Annex, the Hi-Liners need help
Due to the Jan. 31, 2020 closing of the Burien Annex, the Hi-Liners Musical Theatre is asking for help. But it won’t be cheap or easy for them to move. […]
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VIDEO: Watch Monday’s Roundtable Meeting on closing of Burien Annex
On Monday afternoon, Dec. 16, 2019, 100 (or so) concerned residents and affected tenants packed the Burien Community Center to participate in a two-hour Roundtable Meeting about the city’s recent […]
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City of Burien won’t extend deadline on closing of Annex; residents, tenants share outrage
By Scott Schaefer Publisher/Editor The abrupt Dec. 9 announcement by the City of Burien to close the Burien Community Annex on Jan. 31, 2020 – evicting seven non-profit organizations with just 53 […]
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Southside Chamber Roundtable for non-profits displaced by closing of Annex will be Dec. 16
The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that it will be holding an open Roundtable Discussion on Monday, Dec. 16 for Burien non-profits who will be displaced by the […]
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Burien Council hears of new costs increasing amount to demolish Annex to at least $621,000
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council heard at its Thursday night (Sept. 10) Special Meeting that it will cost $231,000 more than estimated to demolish the Annex — now […]
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Burien Council struggles with keeping Annex open, closed and vacant, or demolished
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council at their Monday night (April 27, 2020) study session wrestled with but did not take final action on whether to seek the vacation […]
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City Council authorizes $25,000 in repairs & lease extensions at Burien Annex to July 31
An ‘Emergency Special Meeting’ of the Burien City Council was held Thursday night, Jan. 16, 2020, to discuss recent pollutant test results taken at the Burien Annex, which was scheduled […]
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Burien City Council will hold Emergency Meeting regarding Annex testing Thurs. night
The Burien City Council will hold an Emergency Special Meeting on Thursday night, Jan. 16, 2020, to discuss pollutant testing results for the Burien Community Center Annex. As we’ve previously […]
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Council authorizes immediate testing on Annex; eviction date on hold until results are in
At Monday night’s often contentious and lengthy meeting in a packed City Hall – with nearly 50 public comments given – the Burien City Council voted 4-3 to authorize immediate […]
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City proposing to offer Burien Annex tenants over $234,000 in settlement money
The City of Burien is proposing to offer the seven non-profit tenants from the Burien Annex over $234,000 total as settlement money, according to the updated Agenda Bill for Monday […]
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Swearing in, Mayor & Deputy Mayor elections, Annex & more on Monday Council agenda
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Jan. 6, 2020) regular Burien City Council meeting: swearing-in ceremonies of three new councilmembers, the election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor, update and options […]
Posted inBurien News, Climate & Environment, Featured Post, Government, Politics
Resident pays to test Burien Annex for lead & asbestos; offers to cover insurance
By Scott Schaefer Publisher/Editor Burien resident John White has paid to have water and tiles tested at the Burien Annex, which the City of Burien is planning to close on […]
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City to close Burien Community Annex, leaving several orgs homeless
The City of Burien announced on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 that it will be closing the Burien Community Center Annex, “because initial inspections have found significant concerns with the structural […]
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County’s Stealth Attempts To Sell Puget Sound Park May Postpone Official Annexation
by Ralph Nichols For the second time in three years, King County is attempting to renege at the 11th hour on a deal with the City of Burien. The King […]
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Burien City Council Holds Special Meeting; Actual Annexation Projected For Spring 2010
by Ralph Nichols Burien Mayor Joan McGilton began a special City Council meeting on annexation Monday night (Aug. 24th) by rolling out the welcome mat for 14,100 North Highline residents […]
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Carolyn Hope hired as City of Burien’s new PaRCS Director
Carolyn Hope has been hired as the City of Burien’s new Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Director, effective Feb. 3, 2020. Since 2009, she has worked for the City of […]
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LETTER: BAT Theatre ‘grateful to Kennedy Catholic High School for allowing us to lease their Little Theatre…’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident, and in response to another Letter we published. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions […]
Posted inBurien News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Politics
John White is running for Burien City Council, Position No. 7
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog has allowed residents running for local office one free post for when they announce their candidacy. Also, South King Media […]
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Burien Community Center and Moshier Art Center have been closed
In support of State and County directives and our community’s public health, the City of Burien is closing recreation programs and centers, as follows: The Burien Community Center and Moshier […]
