• Home
  • Events
  • Crime
  • Politics
  • Letters
  • Business
  • Arts
  • Sports
  • DubSea Fish Sticks
  • Jobs
  • Obits
  • Weather
  • Webcams
  • Advertise
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • How to Submit
  • Support Us
  • Newsletter
  • Facebook Page
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

All Topics

  • Burien News
  • Business
  • Climate & Environment
    • Weather
    • Wildfires
  • Crime
    • Arrests
    • Assaults
    • Car Accidents
    • Domestic Violence
    • Homicides
    • Law
    • Shootings
  • Events
    • Fundraisers
    • Volunteer
  • Health & Wellness
  • Jobs
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Obituaries
  • Politics
    • Elections
    • Government
  • Schools & Education
  • Sponsored
  • Sports
Skip to content
  • Advertise
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • How to Submit
  • Support Us
  • Newsletter
  • Facebook Page
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
The B-Town (Burien) Blog

The B-Town (Burien) Blog

Local News, Events, Politics, Crime, Business, Arts & more for Burien, WA

  • Home
  • Events
  • Crime
  • Politics
  • Letters
  • Business
  • Arts
  • Sports
  • DubSea Fish Sticks
  • Jobs
  • Obits
  • Weather
  • Webcams

Politics

  • Elections
  • Government

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

SKM POSAirplaneMtRainier2026
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
SKM LetterToTheEditor2023 2
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
BTB BurienCityCouncilDaisQuestionMark26
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
BTB CharlesSchaeferCourtDecision051326
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
BTB BurienPrideFlag2026
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
BTB BurienCityCouncil2026
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
SKM KCPAO2026GunViolenceDrop
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
BTB SchaefervsCityBurienMay26
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
BTB ArthurWestOPMAAppeal26
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
BTB CityOfBurienLogo
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
BTB LatinoCivicAllianceEvent060626
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
BTB CityBurienLogoPalette19
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
BTB GarmonNewsom26
Posted inBurien News

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

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

WA Attorney General sues Albertsons over BOGO pricing practices

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026
SKM KCRHALogoDissolving26
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
BTB BurienCityCouncil2026
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
SKM NPMarineViewParkSignVandalism042926
Posted inFeatured Post

Vandals damage Marine View Park signs in Normandy Park

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026
BTB GreiveVideoCrash26
Posted inBurien News

VIDEOS: Repeated crashes in Olde Burien spark roundabout calls as City of Burien reviews intersection

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Burien City Council debates public comment rules, land acknowledgment & meeting times in study session

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Posts pagination

Newer posts 1 2 3 4 … 117 Older posts

Trending News

  • OBITUARY: Anne Langham Whitfield Phillips passed…
  • Kennedy Catholic High ‘tremendously…
  • King County gives City of Burien notice that its $1…
  • $13 million verdict secured against Burien cosmetic…
  • City of SeaTac cancels 4th of July fireworks at…
  • After 78 years, Glendale Lutheran Church may be…
  • VIDEO: Eyewitness footage shows chaos during Tuesday…
  • ‘Clear the room, right now!’ Tense…
  • Wally’s Chowder House in Des Moines to be sold amid…
  • UPDATE 2: Windy weather causes power outages for…

Related News

  • Burien City Council to weigh rules of order and future budget plan at Monday’s Study SessionBTB BurienCityCouncil2026
  • Burien City Council to hold Special Meeting Monday, April 13 with executive session on legal mattersBTB BurienCityCouncil2026
  • Minimum wage ordinance, economic development on agenda at Burien City Council’s fifth meeting in a row MondayBTB BurienCityCouncil2026
  • On the agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting: budget updates, board appointments and more
  • Burien City Council explores $2.5 million sales tax option for public safety at Monday’s Study Session

Burien Events

Jul 9
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Seattle Studs vs. DubSea Fish Sticks – $3 Thursday

Jul 10
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Seattle Blackfins vs. DubSea Fish Sticks

Jul 11
9:00 am - 10:30 am

Environmental Science Center’s free ‘Tide Pools for Tots’ returns Saturday, July 11

Jul 11
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Enjoy vintage cars and historic hydroplanes at free ‘Hydros & Hot Rods’ event on Saturday, July 11

Jul 11
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Northwest Honkers vs. DubSea Fish Sticks

View Calendar
Home » Politics » Page 2

The B-Town Blog is Burien’s multiple award-winning hyperlocal news/events website dedicated to independent, professional journalism.

Story Idea or News Tip?

Email Us Text Us Call Our Office

Subscribe to our FREE Daily Newsletter

Other South King Media Network Websites:

© 2026 South King Media.
  • Facebook Page
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube