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City of Burien hosting public workshop on Comprehensive Plan Amendments on Tuesday, Aug. 19

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferAugust 2, 2025August 2, 2025

The City of Burien will hold a public workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 to explain its annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment application process and encourage community participation in shaping the […]

Posted inBurien News

REMINDER: You have until 8 p.m. Tuesday night to vote in the 2025 Primary Election

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffAugust 2, 2025August 2, 2025
Posted inBurien News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why I Am voting for Kevin Schilling for State Rep

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffAugust 1, 2025July 31, 2025
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Final Environmental Impact Statement concludes that restoring Des Moines’ historic Masonic Home is financially unfeasible

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 31, 2025July 31, 2025
Posted inBurien News

REMINDER: Burien’s Music in the Park continues Thursday night with Island Style covers from Island Reminyse Band

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 30, 2025July 30, 2025
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Highline School Board Director Damarys Espinoza announces candidacy

Sponsored by Friends of Damarys Espinoza July 29, 2025July 29, 2025
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Lane and ramp closures on I-5, SR 516 and SR 509 in south King County continue through Aug. 4

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 28, 2025July 28, 2025
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Holy mackerel! Burien angler lands state record blue rockfish near Neah Bay

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 28, 2025July 28, 2025
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 5 Candidate Gabriel Fernandez

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 25, 2025July 25, 2025
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 5 Candidate Sarah Moore

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 24, 2025July 25, 2025
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 3 Candidate Marie Barbon

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 23, 2025July 25, 2025
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UPDATE: Burien’s Town Square Water Fountain officially reopens after earlier false start

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 22, 2025July 22, 2025
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 3 Candidate Sam Mendez

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 22, 2025July 25, 2025
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 3 Candidate Rashell Lisowski

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 21, 2025July 25, 2025
Posted inBurien News

VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 1 Candidate Claudio Fernandez

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 20, 2025July 21, 2025
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 1 Candidate Jessica Ivey

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 19, 2025July 21, 2025
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City of SeaTac eyes new Civic Campus site near Angle Lake Station

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 19, 2025July 19, 2025
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 1 Candidate Hugo Garcia

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 18, 2025July 21, 2025
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King County Council approves ‘Welcoming King County’ motion to bolster immigrant protections

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 18, 2025July 17, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Burien street food vendor shut down by Public Health – Seattle & King County over violations

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 17, 2025July 17, 2025
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burien Councilmember Mora defends Schilling, slams Obras’ campaign mailer

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 17, 2025July 17, 2025
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‘Worst Mayor’ claim in Rep. Obras’ campaign mailer draws sharp rebuttal from Kevin Schilling

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 16, 2025July 16, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Immigration fear, trash fees and transit fixes highlight Monday’s Burien City Council meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJuly 15, 2025July 16, 2025
Posted inBurien News

UPDATE: Burien Town Square Park’s Water Fountain undergoing final repairs, isn’t quite open yet

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 15, 2025July 15, 2025
Posted inBurien News

REMINDER: Burien’s ‘Music in the Park’ continues this Thursday night with 90s hits by Smashing Flannels

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 15, 2025July 15, 2025

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  • City of Burien hosting public workshop on Comprehensive Plan Amendments on Tuesday, Aug. 19City of Burien hosting public workshop on Comprehensive Plan Amendments on Tuesday, Aug. 19
  • REMINDER: You have until 8 p.m. Tuesday night to vote in the 2025 Primary ElectionREMINDER: You have until 8 p.m. Tuesday night to vote in the 2025 Primary Election
  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why I Am voting for Kevin Schilling for State RepLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why I Am voting for Kevin Schilling for State Rep
  • Final Environmental Impact Statement concludes that restoring Des Moines’ historic Masonic Home is financially unfeasibleFinal Environmental Impact Statement concludes that restoring Des Moines’ historic Masonic Home is financially unfeasible
  • REMINDER: Burien’s Music in the Park continues Thursday night with Island Style covers from Island Reminyse BandREMINDER: Burien’s Music in the Park continues Thursday night with Island Style covers from Island Reminyse Band

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