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

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026

The Burien City Council is set to review a tax increment financing feasibility report, consider a proposed criminal justice sales tax, decide which applicants to interview for open advisory board […]

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

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026
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Southend Indivisible to hold rally in Burien this Sunday, Feb. 22

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026
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33rd District lawmakers to host Town Hall this Sunday, Feb. 22 at Highline College

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 2026
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City of Burien awards $35,000 in 2026 arts and culture grants to 14 artists and organizations

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 2026
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King County Executive strengthens protections and support for immigrant and refugee communities

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026
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City of Burien launches North of NERA rezone effort to expand local jobs

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 2026
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Burien City Council unanimously backs immigrant protections, advances Gateway sign redesign & more at Monday meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026
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Burien City Council to review Gateway Monument sign refresh funded by ARPA and state grant

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 6, 2026February 6, 2026
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Head’s up, south King County: Lane and ramp closures on SR 509 continue Feb. 9-12

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 6, 2026February 6, 2026
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Burien City Council to consider immigrant support resolution, fiber franchises and more at Monday, Feb. 9 meeting

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City of Burien launches ‘Fix It Burien’ app to report potholes, graffiti and other issues

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 2026
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Burien City Council explores $2.5 million sales tax option for public safety at Monday’s Study Session

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 2026
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PHOTOS: Students at Highline High School take to streets in Burien to protest ICE

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 2, 2026February 3, 2026
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Port of Seattle cancels StART lobbying day in Olympia after cities of Burien, Des Moines bow out

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026
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City of Burien offering up to $2,500 rebates for home electrification and efficiency upgrades

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026
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Burien City Council will boycott Port-led ‘Day on the Hill,’ hears of Akey’s upcoming departure, discusses sanctuary city status & more

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJanuary 27, 2026January 29, 2026
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Burien City Councilmember Linda Akey announces plans to resign, move out of state

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King County joins lawsuit challenging federal immigration operation in Minnesota

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 26, 2026January 26, 2026
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Here’s the agenda for Burien City Council’s 5:30 p.m. regular meeting Monday, Jan. 26

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 2026
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Highline High School student serves as Page in Washington House of Representatives

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026
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Burien City Council to hold special 2 p.m. meeting on Monday, Jan. 26, and here’s the agenda

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026
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Highline School Board Director says fear tied to immigration enforcement is reaching classrooms

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 22, 2026January 22, 2026
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King County awards $23.7 million for affordable housing including projects, including south King County

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026
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State Senate committee to take up Sea-Tac Airport noise mitigation bill on Wednesday, Jan. 21, and here’s how to comment

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 16, 2026January 21, 2026

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Burien Events

Feb 22
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

BAT Theatre’s ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ continues through Mar. 8

Feb 23
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Burien City Council to review financing report, proposed criminal justice tax & more

Feb 24
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Southside Business Awards Night to celebrate leadership, hospitality and culinary excellence on Feb. 24

Feb 26
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Winter Farmers Market at Burien Town Square Park

Feb 27
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Weed Warriors to host public tour of Myers Way Wetland on Friday, Feb. 27

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