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Brianna Thomas (left) is the new State Representative for the 34th Legislative District. She took her oath of office from Judge Rebecca C. Robertson (right). Photo courtesy King County Council.
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Brianna Thomas appointed as 34th District State Representative by King County Council

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Burien voters to decide on minimum wage initiative in Feb. 11 special election

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President Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendants, including local Proud Boy Ethan Nordean

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Superior Court Judge denies City of Burien’s motion to dismiss Charles Schaefer’s public records lawsuit

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Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling announces campaign for Washington State House of Representatives, 33rd District Position 1

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025
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Burien City Council selects Sarah Moore as Deputy Mayor, hears update on co-responders, City Light outages & more at Monday’s meeting

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Burien City Council to elect Deputy Mayor, discuss zoning for religious institutions & more at Monday’s special meeting

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Critics, including local cities, groups and residents, warn of health and climate risks in Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal

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State report highlights challenges and draft strategies for stabilizing rents in affordable housing

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VIDEO: Eight candidates pitch their visions for 34th District in online forum

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025
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34th District Democrats hosting Candidate Forum Sunday for legislative vacancies

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City of Burien implements new Minimum Wage Ordinance, requires businesses to display workplace posters

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The B-Town Blog’s Top 10 Stories of 2024 highlight community concerns, crime and curiosity

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2024
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Sen. Joe Nguyễn appointed as Washington State Commerce Director

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferDecember 27, 2024December 27, 2024
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VIDEO: South Sound Chambers Coalition addresses key regional issues at Dec. 17 Legislative Breakfast

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferDecember 21, 2024December 21, 2024
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Silent censure in Burien: when silence becomes tyranny’

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Thank you Adolfo Bailon, for leading Burien toward a better future’

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LETTER: ‘Burien workers and employers deserve clear and accurate information about the new minimum wage law’

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Burien Deserves a Leader, Not a Bully. Fire Adolfo Bailon!’

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Lane and ramp closures in south King County continue next week

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‘You sat down as Rep. Orwall. You shall rise as Sen. Orwall’ – Tina Orwall selected Tuesday by King County Council to replace Sen. Karen Keiser in Washington Senate

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Burien City Council discusses airport expansion, homeless encampments, and arts funding at Monday’s meeting

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33rd District Democrats select finalists to fill legislative vacancies; final decision expected Tuesday

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferDecember 9, 2024December 9, 2024
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On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting: arts & culture grants, land donation, zoning for unhoused with religious orgs & more

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Judge rules in favor of City of Burien in OPMA lawsuit over April 25 press conference

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferDecember 6, 2024December 6, 2024

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