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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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Citizens’ Climate Lobby urges Congress to act as electricity rates rise across Washington

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Highline Public Schools urges state action on literacy, funding in 2026 legislative agenda

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City of Burien wants your input on new citywide signage system for parks and public facilities

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Burien City Council welcomes new councilmembers, adjourns on high note at last meeting of 2025

by Sarah BrusigDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025
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City of Burien invites artists to help define Chelsea Park’s future look and feel

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025
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On agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting: oaths, budget, bag ban, co-living rules, ICE in Burien and more

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King County joins national lawsuit challenging Trump administration housing restrictions

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City receives grant, asks residents to shape future of Burien’s trees and forests

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Steffanie Fain sworn in Tuesday to represent District 5, becomes first Korean American to serve on King County Council

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Teresa Mosqueda launches 2026 re-election campaign for King County Council District 8

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Historic visit from Guatemalan mayor to headline Matta’s final Burien City Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 8

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King Conservation District seeks south King County representative for board seat

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Burien City Council puts single use bag fee on next Consent Agenda as debate intensifies over ICE activity in the city

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King Conservation District opens Native Plant Sale store, with pickup in Tukwila starting Feb. 25

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Santa to arrive by boat at Des Moines Marina during Dec. 6 Tree Lighting celebration

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City of Burien recruiting volunteers for Airport, Human Services and Planning commissions

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On the agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting: budget, taxes, transportation safety, environmental rules & more

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Local leaders named to King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay’s transition committee

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Peter Kwon concedes, thanks supporters after latest results in King County Council District 5 race

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City of Burien asks Port of Seattle to halt tree removals, calls for environmental review

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ELECTION RESULTS 5: Van leads Kresly by 387 votes in Highline School Board District 3 race

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Jessica Ivey concedes Burien City Council race, vows to continue community work

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Stephanie Mora concedes Burien City Council race to Rocco DeVito, thanks supporters for four years of service

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Schilling concedes 33rd Legislative District race to Obras, thanks supporters

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffNovember 8, 2025November 8, 2025

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  • PHOTOS: Students at Highline High School take to streets in Burien to protest ICEPHOTOS: Students at Highline High School take to streets in Burien to protest ICE
  • Port of Seattle cancels StART lobbying day in Olympia after cities of Burien, Des Moines bow outPort of Seattle cancels StART lobbying day in Olympia after cities of Burien, Des Moines bow out
  • City of Burien offering up to $2,500 rebates for home electrification and efficiency upgradesCity of Burien offering up to $2,500 rebates for home electrification and efficiency upgrades
  • Burien City Council will boycott Port-led ‘Day on the Hill,’ hears of Akey’s upcoming departure, discusses sanctuary city status & moreBurien City Council will boycott Port-led 'Day on the Hill,' hears of Akey’s upcoming departure, discusses sanctuary city status & more
  • Burien City Councilmember Linda Akey announces plans to resign, move out of stateBurien City Councilmember Linda Akey announces plans to resign, move out of state

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  • Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling announces campaign for Washington State House of Representatives, 33rd District Position 1
  • ELECTION RESULTS 1: Garcia, Mendez, Moore, DeVito lead in Burien City Council returns; Schilling narrowly ahead of Obras in 33rd District
  • Kevin Schilling highlights local roots and results in campaign for 33rd District
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Burien Events

Feb 12
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Winter Farmers Market at Burien Town Square Park

Feb 13
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Burien Eagles invite community to Valentine themed card making evening on Friday, Feb. 13

Feb 13
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Partner Yoga Pop-up at Aya Yoga Oasis

Feb 14
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Show your love of birds at ‘Bird Fest’ at Burien Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 14

Feb 24
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Southside Business Awards Night to celebrate leadership, hospitality and culinary excellence on Feb. 24

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