On Monday, June 5, 2023 a team installed new public artwork along the fence between Puget Sound Park and 1st Ave South (map below) that honors the late Conlan Anderson, […]
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Volunteers remove litter from around Burien’s Puget Sound Park
On Sunday morning, Dec. 19, 2021, about 70 volunteers from the group ASEZ WAO gathered in Burien’s Puget Sound Park, and removed litter from the park and neighboring streets. Being […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Health & Wellness
Memorial bench honoring Conlan Anderson installed at Puget Sound Park
A memorial bench honoring the late Conlan Anderson – tragically killed in a still-unsolved hit & run in 2017 – was installed at Burien’s Puget Sound Park last week by […]
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11th-Hour Dealing On Puget Sound Park Gives King County Bad Name
by Ralph Nichols Burien City Council members and Highline-area residents made their case on two issues of considerable local concern to trustees of the King County Library System (KCLS) at […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Politics
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Letter To The KCLS Board Re:Puget Sound Park
KCLS Board of directors Greetings, Please cease any discussions with King County in regards to transferring any ownership or easement rights in Puget Sound Park prior to the annexation of […]
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Burien City Council, Residents React To County’s Pitch For Puget Sound Park; Plus, Take Our Poll…
by Ralph Nichols Burien City Council members had their first face-to-face discussion with a representative of the King County Executive’s office on the divisive issue of Puget Sound Park at […]
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Fred Jarrett Pitches County’s Plan For Puget Sound Park To Burien Council
By Ralph Nichols Deputy King County Executive Fred Jarrett spoke to the Burien City Council Monday night (Dec. 7th) about the Puget Sound Park issue, expressing Executive Dow Constantine’s hope […]
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BREAKING: Fred Jarrett Pitches County’s Plan For Puget Sound Park To Burien Council
by Ralph Nichols Deputy King County Executive Fred Jarrett spoke to the Burien City Council Monday night (Dec. 7th) about the Puget Sound Park issue, expressing Executive Dow Constantine’s hope […]
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Second letter by Dow Constantine shows apparent support for preserving Puget Sound Park
By Ralph Nichols A letter written on April 3 by then-King County Councilmember Dow Constantine – this one sent to Ron Sims, who was still county executive at the time […]
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Dow Constantine To Meet With Local Leaders To Determine Fate Of Puget Sound Park
By Ralph Nichols King County Executive Dow Constantine, whose first full day on the job was Monday (Nov. 30), reportedly plans to meet with all interested parties before deciding the […]
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County’s Stealth Attempts To Sell Puget Sound Park May Postpone Official Annexation
by Ralph Nichols For the second time in three years, King County is attempting to renege at the 11th hour on a deal with the City of Burien. The King […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: King County Is At It Again With Proposed Sale Of Puget Sound Park
KING COUNTY IS AT IT AGAIN! King County apparently wants to sell Puget Sound Park without public comment or notice. They had proposed selling it for low income housing during […]
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Rescue efforts turn to recovery for man who walked into Puget Sound at Normandy Park Cove Wednesday morning
If you saw/heard a lot of emergency activity around the Normandy Park Cove on Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023, here’s what happened: Crews from King County Fire District #2 responded […]
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Volunteers wanted for spring creek restoration events in Burien & Normandy Park
Volunteers are needed to help restore the urban forest and stream habitat of Miller and Walker Creeks by helping out at upcoming community events. At these work parties, Volunteers will: No experience […]
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Normandy Park to host 4th annual ‘Love Like Bob’ 5K Run on Saturday, Feb. 15
The 4th Annual “Love Like Bob” 5K Run will take place on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. at Marvista Park in Normandy Park. The event, co-hosted by […]
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Normandy Park to host 4th annual ‘Love Like Bob’ 5K Run on Saturday, Feb. 15
The 4th Annual “Love Like Bob” 5K Run will take place on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, starting at Marvista Park in Normandy Park. The event, co-hosted by Greater Highline Tukwila […]
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Local student’s innovative proposal highlights connection between storm drains and Puget Sound health
A Des Moines student is calling for a simple but impactful campaign to raise awareness about storm water pollution and its harmful effects on Puget Sound. Christopher Saturia, who presented […]
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Enjoy a free ‘Walk-n-Talk’ to Mathison Park on Sunday, Dec. 1
From our friends at WABI Burien: Start the new month by strolling with others on the December 2024 Walk-n-Talk. This Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, we’ll meet at Burien Town Square Park […]
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Enjoy a free ‘Walk-n-Talk’ to Mathison Park this Sunday, Dec. 1
From our friends at WABI Burien: Start the new month by strolling with others on the December 2024 Walk-n-Talk. This Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, we’ll meet at Burien Town Square Park […]
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Firefighters quickly contain Normandy Park house fire on Wednesday; cause determined as accidental
Fire crews from King County Fire District #2 (KCFD #2), with assistance from Medic One, Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority, and Zone 3 Rehab, responded to a residential fire in […]
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Community members help turn the tide with worldwide cleanup effort at Burien’s Seahurst Park
Friends and neighbors of Seahurst Park helped turn the tide on trash during the recent International Coastal Cleanup event held on Sept. 21, 2024. Started by the Ocean Conservancy over […]
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Sound Cities Association – which includes Burien – releases statement regarding King County’s policy for moving asylum seekers
The Board of Directors for the Sound Cities Association (SCA) – of which the City of Burien is a member – issued a statement on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 regarding […]
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Dead body recovered from Puget Sound in Burien Friday night
Burien Police/King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) confirmed that a deceased person was discovered and subsequently recovered from Puget Sound at approximately 7:35 p.m. on Friday night, May 31, 2024. The […]
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WEATHER/VIDEO: Watch SeattleWXGuy’s amazing video of ‘Gustandoes’ over Three Tree Point/Normandy Park
Courtesy Normandy Park–based @SeattleWXGuy Michael Snyder comes this stunning and beautiful drone video, showing ‘Gustnadoes‘ ominously moving in like Stephen King styled monsters over Three Tree Point and Normandy Park […]
