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The B-Town (Burien) Blog

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

Posted inBurien News

VIDEO: On the 4th of July, area residents read the Declaration of Independence

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 4, 2026July 4, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE: We first published this video on July 4, 2010, but we love it so much we thought it was worth a rerun on this national holiday: Out of […]

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Posted inBurien News

Burien’s Town Square Park water fountain shut down again after recent damage

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 2, 2026July 2, 2026
Posted inBurien News

King County to shift homeless services contracts under KCRHA restructuring plan

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 2, 2026July 1, 2026
Posted inBurien News

City of Burien hosting virtual meetings July 1 & 7 on proposed North of NERA zoning changes

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 1, 2026July 1, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Burien City Council approves one year moratorium on new data centers, hears concerns over NERA zoning, immigration arrests, school relocation & more

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJune 30, 2026June 30, 2026
Posted inBurien News

City of Burien receives $200,000 ARPA grant that will bring 12 new murals to city

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 29, 2026June 29, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

CALL FOR ARTISTS: 2027 Burien Gallery Program seeking Artists

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 27, 2026June 29, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Burien City Council to hear NERA rezone proposal, data center moratorium, transportation fee update & more on Monday, June 29

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 26, 2026June 26, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

BAT Theatre to read Declaration of Independence at Des Moines 4th of July celebration

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 25, 2026June 25, 2026
Posted inBurien News

City of Burien reminds residents that all 4th of July fireworks are illegal, fines reach $5,000

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

State seeks public input on proposed toll discount program for SR 509 and SR 167

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 24, 2026June 25, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Last call at City Hall: deadline to apply for vacant Burien City Council seat is this Friday, June 26

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Burien City Council challenges Sea-Tac Airport expansion, eyes data center moratorium, seeks applicants for vacant seat & more

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Burien, Des Moines Airport Committees unite to challenge Sea-Tac expansion impacts

by Sarah ToceJune 13, 2026June 13, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Burien residents can receive free air purifiers at event on Thursday, June 18

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 13, 2026June 13, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Burien City Council to hear airport expansion update, discuss data center moratorium & more on Monday, June 15

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

CALL FOR ARTISTS: City of Burien seeking light artists for 2026 Arts-A-Glow festival on Saturday, Sept. 12

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 11, 2026June 11, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Southbound SR 509 ramp closure expected in Burien June 10-11

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026
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Posted inFeatured Post

World Cup watch parties kick off this week in Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila and South King County

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 9, 2026June 10, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Burien minimum wage debate takes unusual turn as initiative supporters back business owners’ concerns

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJune 8, 2026June 9, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Mobile devices, Cascade at Salmon Creek and transparency concerns dominate Highline School Board meeting

by Sarah ToceJune 7, 2026June 7, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

City of Burien to celebrate ‘Summer of Soccer’ with special fútbol/soccer flag raising on Thursday, June 11

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Burien City Council advances transit plans, investment strategy and vacancy process at Monday’s meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJune 2, 2026June 3, 2026
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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
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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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May 22 - July 21

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Jul 5
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Jul 5
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Jul 9
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