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Posted inBurien News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘The city has sued the minimum wage initiative advocates and wants to nullify your vote’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 6, 2025May 6, 2025

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified Burien resident. It represents the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily reflect the […]

Posted inBurien News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Thank you for giving your neighbors a win’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 18, 2025February 18, 2025

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified Burien resident. It represents the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the […]

Posted inBurien News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Are you waiting for your Voters Pamphlet?’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified Burien resident. It represents the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the […]

Posted inBurien News

Burien voters to decide on minimum wage initiative in Feb. 11 special election

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025

On Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, Burien residents will vote on Initiative Measure No. 1, a proposal aimed at aligning the city’s minimum wage with that of neighboring Tukwila.   The initiative […]

Posted inUncategorized

VOTE! Burien voters to decide on minimum wage initiative in Feb. 11 special election

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025

On Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, Burien residents will vote on Initiative Measure No. 1, a proposal aimed at aligning the city’s minimum wage with that of neighboring Tukwila.   The initiative […]

Posted inBurien News

LETTER: ‘Burien workers and employers deserve clear and accurate information about the new minimum wage law’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff.] The […]

Posted inBurien News

Former Burien officials file Motion to Intervene against four Councilmembers in Open Public Meetings Act lawsuit

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferAugust 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Four former Burien public officials have filed a Motion to Intervene as part of an ongoing lawsuit accusing the City of Burien of violating Washington’s Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). […]

Posted inBurien News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘PRIDE events are displacing the unhoused who the city council has made sure have nowhere to go’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 5, 2024June 5, 2024

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff.] 27 […]

Posted inBurien News

LETTER: Former Burien City councilmember has some advice for city’s ‘ceremonial Mayor’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff.] As […]

Posted inBurien News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘The current council has been bouncing around the time the meeting starts’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 6, 2024May 6, 2024

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff.] The […]

Posted inBurien News

Man who died of overdose Saturday at homeless encampment near Burien City Hall identified, remembered

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024

The King County Medical Examiner’s Office on Monday, April 29, 2024 released the identity and cause of death of the man who died near the homeless encampment outside Burien City […]

Posted inBurien News

LETTER: ‘I am disturbed that our Mayor testified against the statewide rent stabilization bill, HB 2114’; Mayor Schilling responds

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 2024

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff. […]

Posted inLetters to the Editor

LETTER: ‘I am concerned by the meeting rule changes proposed at the January 22nd Burien City Council meeting’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 25, 2024January 25, 2024

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff.] […]

Posted inBurien News

LETTER: Oct. 10 Highline School Board Candidate Forum ‘well attended by the community but not so much by candidates’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 20, 2023October 20, 2023

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff. […]

Posted inBurien News

LETTER: ‘Please get to know the candidates, research the issues, and VOTE’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 7, 2023October 7, 2023

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff.] […]

Posted inLetters to the Editor

LETTER: Group of residents have concerns about Burien CARES leasing property where encampment is on SW 152nd

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 3, 2023May 8, 2023

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff:] […]

Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

VIDEO: Pride Flag raised at Burien City Hall Wednesday morning

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJune 1, 2022June 1, 2022

Story, Video & Photos by Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher A new, more inclusive Pride flag was raised at Burien City Hall on Wednesday morning, June 1, 2022, kicking off LGBTQIA+ Pride […]

Posted inBurien News, Elections, Featured Post, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: ‘Shame on whoever sent this. It is offensive.’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 25, 2021January 18, 2023

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] Fellow […]

Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Former Burien Councilmember: ‘We should all be offended that local politics has sunk so low’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 22, 2021January 18, 2023

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] In […]

Posted inBurien News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Former Burien Councilmember: ‘Local government is where real decisions are made’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 10, 2021January 18, 2023

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] Local […]

Posted inArts & Entertainment, Burien News, Community, Featured Post, News, Non-profit, Schools & Education

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Opening of Highline Heritage Museum an historic occasion

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJune 16, 2019December 30, 2023

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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business

Gardeners will share their roots during Highline Garden Tour Saturday, June 8

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferMay 30, 2013

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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Zach Hudgins Is The Right Choice

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffDecember 7, 2009

11th District state Representative Zach Hudgins is the right choice to fill the County Council District 8 vacancy. More than half of District 8 lies outside West Seattle: Vashon/Maury, North […]

Posted inLetters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why I Can’t Support The Transportation Benefit District Fee?’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 17, 2009July 22, 2022

[EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re now publishing “Letters to the Editor,” and encourage all Readers to email us their opinions or thoughts (another option of course is to Comment below each story). […]

Posted inPolitics

EDITORIAL: Why Burien Should Approve Referendum 71

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 30, 2009

by Stephen Lamphear On Tuesday (Sept. 29th), I saw my first “Reject 71” yard sign in Burien at First Ave South and SW 148th. In addition to the racial/cultural hate […]

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