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The B-Town (Burien) Blog

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Posted inBurien News

Burien City Council to discuss filling seat vacated by Linda Akey, transit & more at June 1 meeting

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 29, 2026May 30, 2026

The Burien City Council will consider several policy and administrative items at its Monday, June 1 regular meeting, including proclamations recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Month and LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, updates […]

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Posted inBurien News

Learn to turn kitchen scraps Into compost at free Burien workshop on Wednesday, June 3

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 28, 2026May 28, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Public comment period begins for Port of Seattle’s Draft EIS for SAMP near-term projects

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

LETTER: Residents urged to weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal, which would increase flights by 30%

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 24, 2026May 24, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Cities of Burien, Des Moines and SeaTac denied more time to review airport SAMP impacts

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 21, 2026May 22, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Burien City Council repeals minimum wage ordinance, sparks new round of confusion

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayMay 21, 2026May 21, 2026
Posted inFeatured Post

Appeal hearing set for this Friday, May 22 in fight to save historic Masonic Home in Des Moines

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Farewell to Linda Akey, BEDP vision and repeal of minimum wage ordinance mark pivotal night at Burien City Council meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Judge rules in favor of City of Burien in public records lawsuit over city manager evaluation

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 17, 2026May 17, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

City of Burien to raise Pride Flag for sixth consecutive year on Thursday, June 4

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 16, 2026May 16, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Minimum wage rules, economic development & more on agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

REPORT: Gun violence homicides drop to single digits for first time in 9 years

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Court orders City of Burien to submit withheld documents on city manager evaluation for judicial review

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Washington Appeals Court reverses dismissal of City of Burien’s Open Meetings case

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 10, 2026May 10, 2026
Posted inBurien News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘This can’t be legal’ says Burien resident about towering ADU

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

City of Burien considering code changes to ease conversion of existing buildings into housing; holding hearing Tuesday, May 27

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Latino Civic Alliance, City of Burien to Host free Summer Soccer Celebration at Highline Memorial Stadium on Saturday, June 6

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Minimum wage repeal, airport expansion and KCRHA concerns top busy Burien City Council meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Applications now open for City of Burien’s 2027 Arts & Culture grant funding

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026
Posted inLetters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BAT Theatre thanks speakers for ‘Rebellious Women’ talkback, highlights ERA effort

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Former Burien City Attorney Garmon Newsom speaks out, eyes Seattle Municipal Court seat

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

WA Attorney General sues Albertsons over BOGO pricing practices

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

King County Council’s move to dismantle KCRHA raises questions for DESC Bloomside in Burien

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Minimum wage ordinance, economic development on agenda at Burien City Council’s fifth meeting in a row Monday

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026
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Posted inFeatured Post

Vandals damage Marine View Park signs in Normandy Park

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

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  • WABI Weekday Walkers invites community to scenic Normandy Park Walk Wednesday morning, May 20BTB WABIWeekdayWalkers21
  • Volunteers invited to ‘Spring into the Park’ event in Normandy Park on Saturday, Mar. 21SKM NPSpringIntoThePark032126
  • REMINDER: Normandy Park’s Winterfest is this Saturday, Dec. 6 with tree lighting, Santa, Blitz, snow & more; here’s the schedule
  • Free WABI Weekday Walkers community walk set for Wednesday, Mar. 18 in Normandy Park
  • Normandy Park launches ‘Community Connect’ series Wednesday, May 13 to boost civic/business engagementSKM NPCommunityConnect051326

Burien Events

May 22
May 22 - July 21

Public comment period for Port of Seattle’s Draft EIS for airport SAMP runs through July 21

Jun 3
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Learn to turn kitchen scraps Into compost at free Burien workshop on Wednesday, June 3

Jun 3
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

MIBBB Fest will crash-land at special McMenamins Elks Temple event on Wednesday night, June 3

Jun 4
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Farmers Market at Burien Town Square Park

Jun 4
10:30 am - 11:30 am

City of Burien to raise Pride Flag for sixth consecutive year on Thursday, June 4

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