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Burien government news, including City of Burien, Burien City Council, politics, elections and more for Burien, WA.

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Split votes and leadership tensions mark Monday’s Burien City Council meeting

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Free repair event coming to White Center’s Log Cabin on Saturday, Mar. 14

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On agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council: criminal justice tax, $10 million budget transfer and board appointments & more

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‘Stand Up for Science’ rally set for this Saturday, Mar. 7 at Seattle Center

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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King County Executive strengthens protections and support for immigrant and refugee communities

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City of Burien launches North of NERA rezone effort to expand local jobs

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Burien City Council unanimously backs immigrant protections, advances Gateway sign redesign & more at Monday meeting

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Burien City Council to review Gateway Monument sign refresh funded by ARPA and state grant

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Head’s up, south King County: Lane and ramp closures on SR 509 continue Feb. 9-12

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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

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Burien City Council explores $2.5 million sales tax option for public safety at Monday’s Study Session

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PHOTOS: Students at Highline High School take to streets in Burien to protest ICE

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Port of Seattle cancels StART lobbying day in Olympia after cities of Burien, Des Moines bow out

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City of Burien offering up to $2,500 rebates for home electrification and efficiency upgrades

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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

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Burien Events

May 2
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

‘Plunder for a Purpose’ at Pirate Night on Saturday, May 2 at Burien Elks

May 9
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Volunteers needed for forest restoration at White Center Heights Park on Saturday, May 9

May 16
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ChoralSounds and TeenSounds to perform Americana-themed concert at Highline PAC on Saturday, May 16

May 17
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Highline Community Symphonic Band’s FREE space-themed concert will be Sunday, May 17 in Burien

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