On Thursday afternoon, Oct. 31, 2019, the City of Burien released the following update about the Westmark Emerald Pointe construction site: “Residents may notice some machines working on the project […]
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LETTER: Orca Conservancy President concerned about Emerald Pointe work
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident/organization. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] As […]
Burien City Council reviews Emerald Pointe project, told of sewer fee dispute
By Jack Mayne In another lengthy Burien City Council meeting, the five members who attended heard of the anger of a sewer district over fees paid to the city as […]
UPDATE: City issues Stop Work Order to Westmark Emerald Pointe construction
UPDATE: The City of Burien issued a Stop Work Order to the controversial clear-cutting construction work being done by Westmark Emerald Pointe near SW 136th and Ambaum Blvd. SW on […]
‘This company is raping 9 acres’ – Emerald Pointe tree destruction continues
By Sarah Toce “This is one shady operation, walk there yourself,” wrote concerned citizen Michele Smith to Burien City Manager Brian Wilson. The subject of that email is the recent, […]
LETTER: Has the City of Burien Revived the Emerald Pointe/Westmark Project?
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff:] Below is […]
Bench honoring Neighbors of Seahurst dedicated at Burien’s Environmental Science Center
On Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, Melessa Rogers and fellow members of the Neighbors of Seahurst Park (NSP) gathered to dedicate a new bench at the waterfront park near the Environmental […]
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 […]
Westmark update, BEDP, housing & more on agenda for Monday Burien Council
Expect updates on the controversial Westmark Emerald Pointe construction, the city’s Business & Economic Development Partnership, budget, housing & more at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting. Download the full […]
Des Moines Fast Ferry pilot project ends, may return in the Spring
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: By Gerald Patriarca The ship to Seattle has sailed. Serving as an alternative to driving, the Fast Ferry pilot project – which started […]
King County Councilmember Joe McDermott calls for resignation of Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht
King County Councilmember Joe McDermott on Friday, Mar. 26, 2021 issued the following statement, calling for the resignation of King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht in response to comments that surfaced […]